baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2300699-A (GB)
Title: A method for drying yoghurt powder
Inventor: WALTER STEPHANIE ALEXANDRA
IPC: A23C9/123
Filed: 1996-01-18
Abstract: A method for preparing yoghurt powder from liquid cultured skim milk concentrate whereby the liquid concentrate is dried in a three stage nozzle spray drier (10) wherein the sprayed particles are maintained in suspension in the upper two thirds volume of the drying chamber (12). The dried particles are drawn from the drying chamber (12) through upper exhaust air outlets (28) entrained in the exhaust air at a temperature in the range of 75{C to 85{C, and of moisture content in the range of 4% to 6%. The sprayed particles are maintained in suspension by balancing the rate at which air with the dried particles entrained therein is drawn from the drying chamber (12) with the rate at which air is being delivered into the drying chamber (12). The dried particles are separated from the air in a cyclone (30) and are delivered to an external fluidised bed (15) of the drier (10) where the moisture content of the particles is adjusted to the final desired level, generally, in the range of 3% to 5% by the introduction of further drying air.
Patent GB-2309633-A (GB)
Title: Castor swivel lock mechanism
Inventor: COOPER KENNETH FREDERICK
IPC: B60B33/02
Filed: 1996-01-30
Abstract: A shopping trolley castor is locked against swivelling by a pivoting arm 5 operated by foot or a hand-controlled rod 4 to engage and fix the rotatable castor body 4.
Patent GB-2297748-A (GB)
Title: Novel crystal modification of 2,4-diamino-6-hydroxymethylpteridine hydrobromide
Inventor: WANGNICK CARSTEN
IPC: C07D475/08
Filed: 1996-02-06
Abstract: The invention provides a novel crystal modification of the compound 2,4-diamino-6-hydroxymethylpteridine hydrobromide, a process for its preparation and its use for preparing methotrexate. The novel crystal modification of 2,4-diamino-6-hydroxymethylpteridine hydrobromide is characterised by its X-ray powder diffraction spectrum obtained with Cu K* small Greek alpha *, and is distinguished in particular by the fact that only one equivalent of the brominating agent triphenylphosphine dibromide is needed for brominating the 6-hydroxymethyl group. No reaction with the amino groups in the 2 and 4 positions takes place. This facilitates the reaction to give 2,4-diamino-6-pteridinyl derivatives such as methotrexate.
Patent GB-2310039-A (GB)
Title: Turbulence-noise cancelling means
Inventor: MASSIE STEVEN DAVID
IPC: H04R3/00
Filed: 1996-02-08
Abstract: The turbulence noise cancelling means comprises an acoustic sensor 2 eg in the form of a microphone having a pressure sensing diaphragm 4. An anemometer 6 is mounted on the microphone. The anemometer senses the speed of the surrounding fluid eg air speed, and the output signal from the anemometer is applied to a circuit 8 for calculating the air speed, the output of which is applied to a squaring circuit 10. The output of the squaring circuit 10 represents dynamic pressure and is applied to an input of an adaptive filter 12. The dynamic pressure signal from the adaptive filter 12 is subtracted at combiner 16 from the pressure signal derived from the microphone 2. The microphone (figure 5, not shown) may include a transducer (20) in a form of a loud speaker which receives the output signal from the adaptive filter 12 directly thereby avoiding the need for a combiner 16.
Patent GB-2301563-A (GB)
Title: Single axle trolley for carrying a child and a load
Inventor: SPEIGHT GEORGE ALAN
IPC: B62B9/26
Filed: 1996-05-21
Abstract: A trolley 10 for simultaneously transporting an infant and a load, such as shopping, comprises a frame 18 having a single axle 12 with wheels 14,16, and a stabilising foot 32. A crossbar 36 on the frame 18 includes lugs 38 for carrying a shopping bag or basket 40 on one side of the axle 12, and includes apertures 46 and locking pin 48 for mounting a baby car seat 44 on the other. When the trolley 10 is tilted prior to manipulation, the weight is counterbalanced about the axle 12 by these loads.
Patent GB-2313536-A (GB)
Title: Card playing set.
Inventor: PRIAN ALESSANDRO
IPC: A47B25/00
Filed: 1996-06-01
Abstract: A card playing set has a body 3 which comprises of two pull out compartments 7 and 5. Upper compartment 7 allows for the storage of two packs of cards with two holes at the base of the compartment tray which enables easy removal of cards. Lower compartment tray 5 allows for a points recording pad and pen to be stored to enable players to keep scores whilst playing cards. A counter balance 9 accommodates for the correct balance of the set. The connector 11 has a removable ashtray 13 which allows for easier cleaning.
Patent GB-2302745-A (GB)
Title: Dynamically processing data from a coupled radio receiver
Inventor: LEE CHI KIN
IPC: H04H20/95
Filed: 1996-06-19
Abstract: A method and apparatus in a portable computing device (100) to automatically and dynamically process data received from a coupled RF receiver (102). A processor (104) within the portable computing device (100) has a message filter to (106) that determines whether the data is a message or a memory location script. For a message, the processor (104) further determines whether to store the message in a first plurality of user defined memory locations (110) or a second plurality of user defined memory locations (112). A plurality of memory location filters (108) extracts information from the message to store in at least one of the first plurality of user defined memory locations (110). For a memory location script, the processor (104) adds a new memory location to the first plurality of user defined memory locations (110) and creates a new memory location filter for the new memory location.
Patent GB-2315054-A (GB)
Title: Wing with inflatable spars and rigid ribs
Inventor: RUGERIS CHRISTOS
IPC: B64C3/30
Filed: 1996-07-10
Abstract: A wing comprises of a series of inflatable tubes or spars 1, which are joined together at pre-set distances by means of a series of rigid or semi rigid ribs 3, having cut-outs through which the tubes or spars pass, all of which are contained within an outer covering 4, designed to form an aerodynamically shaped wing when the tubes or spars are inflated. The wing may form part of a gliding float plane (figs. 4 - 10), having a telescopic tail and towable on a dolly (fig. 5) , or be directly mounted on floats to form a lie-on wing (figs. 11-14).
Patent GB-2315366-A (GB)
Title: Thermal controls for liquid heating vessels
Inventor: O'NEILL ROBERT ANDREW
IPC: H05B1/02
Filed: 1996-07-12
Abstract: An element protector control for assembly with a planar electric heating element (45) of a water heating vessel to protect the heating element against overheating by switching off the power supply thereto, comprises a body portion (1) to be juxtaposed with the planar heating element at a certain predetermined spacing therefrom, spacers (25) formed of heat-resistant material provided on the body portion to ensure the spacing, and a thermally-responsive member (9) arranged so as to bear against the planar heating element and to deform under spring pressure when the heating element temperature exceeds a certain level, such deformation being arranged to effect a switch-operating movement for disconnecting the heating element from its power supply. A resilient mounting of the control relative to the heating element and the use of the spacers (25) ensures that the control remains at a proper spacing from the heating element even when the latter is subject to thermal expansion/contraction effects.
Patent GB-2302199-A (GB)
Title: Text processing
Inventor: MITCHELL JOHN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G06F17/28
Filed: 1996-09-24
Abstract: Data processing apparatus receives recognition data from a speech recognition engine and its corresponding dictated audio data. A display displays the recognised words or characters and the recognised words or characters are stored as a file together with the corresponding audio data. Link data is formed to link the position of the words or characters in the file and the position of the corresponding audio component in the audio data. The recognised words or characters can be processed without loosing the audio data. An audio message may be stored associated with a document. The apparatus may display to the operator recognised words or characters which have a likelihood indicator below a preset threshold.
Patent GB-2319400-A (GB)
Title: Connector for receiving two computer cards
Inventor: DENNY IAN MCFARLANE
IPC: H01R12/72
Filed: 1996-11-15
Abstract: A connector (311 to 316, 500) has a first opening (520) in which, for example, a PCI adapter card may be inserted and a second opening (530) in which an adapter card of a second type, such as an ISA or EISA card may be inserted. The connector has an insulting moulding common to the first and second openings. By using such a connector, the spacing between slots may be reduced from that required when separate PCI and ISA or EISA connectors are used. This allows either a lower profile for a personal computer or for more connection slots to be incorporated.
Patent GB-2324199-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle detection buffer device
Inventor: GORE MICHAEL
IPC: H01H23/14
Filed: 1997-04-07
Abstract: A vehicle detection buffer device comprises a composite rubber buffer 1 mounted on a steel plate 2 which is hinged at its lower end 3 within a steel box 4 so that the weight of the buffer 1 causes the buffer plate 2 to tilt forward against a stop 5 on the front of the box 4. As a vehicle reverses into the buffer 1, the plate 2 tilts back against stops 9 in the box 4 and actuates a switch 6 mounted in the box 4. The switch 6 is deactuated when the vehicle moves off the buffer. The switch can be used to operate a variety of loading dock equipment.
Patent GB-2328204-A (GB)
Title: Keg and spear valve assembly
Inventor: SIMPSON KENNETH LEONARD
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 1997-08-11
Abstract: A neckless keg has a spear body casting 1 welded directly to the top 0 of the keg. A spring-biassed gas valve 2 is supported by a lower part of the casting 1 joined to the upper region by bars Z and a poppet valve 5b within a stem assembly allows the contents of the keg to be discharged through a tube 5e leading from the lower region of the keg.
Patent GB-2313058-A (GB)
Title: Thiopheneyl-containing compositions for the topical treatment of skin disorders
Inventor: GOODMAN MICHAEL
IPC: A61Q19/00
Filed: 1994-03-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula I:- Q-R-X (I)   wherein Q is a substituted or unsubstituted thiopheneyl group, R is CR 1  2 -CR 2  2 , (cis)CR 1 = CR 2 , or (trans)CR 1 =CR 2 , X is COOR 3 or NR 1 R 4 , and R 1 -R 4 are each, independently, H, or an alkyl or an aryl group and to pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, for use in the topical treatment of skin conditions which are responsive to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
Patent GB-2317204-A (GB)
Title: Pressure release mechanism
Inventor: FUJITA ATSUHISA
IPC: F16K17/16
Filed: 1997-08-14
Abstract: A pressure release mechanism for a heating apparatus using saturated vapor of a heating medium according to this invention will completely prevent undesirable intrusion of the air into a heating chamber even when the pressure within the chamber reduces down below the atmospheric pressure either during operation or out of operation of the heating apparatus, and also enables an easy replacement of the rupture plate when required. The mechanism comprises a pair of metal pipes 2, each having a flange 1 at one end thereof, a plate holder 4 disposed to either one of said two flanges, a rupture plate 3 welded onto said plate holder, fastening means 7 which secure said pair of flanges with each other, and a seal cover 9 extending over and between said pair of flanges and welded thereto so as to cover said fixture portion in an air tight manner.
Patent GB-2317451-A (GB)
Title: Processing two sets of seismic data
Inventor: VAN BEMMEL PETER P
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 1997-09-10
Abstract: A processing system stores a special software known as the Cubemath software. The Cubemath software allows the processing system to process, analyze, and interpret a second set of seismic data relative to a first set of seismic data obtained from either a repeat seismic operation or a single seismic two processing method operation. A first set of 3D seismic data is collected at a particular location on the surface of the earth at time "t1", and a second set of 3D seismic data is collected at that same particular location on the surface of the earth (at a different time "t2" when the repeat seismic operation is being performed). The processing of the second set of seismic data relative to the first set of seismic data is accomplished by: selecting either a volume or a surface to represent the first set of seismic data, selecting either a volume or a surface or a trace or null to represent the second set of seismic data, selecting a specific mathematical operation, selecting a specific type of output (such as a volume output or a surface output), executing a run thereby performing the mathematical operation on the first set of seismic data and the second set of seismic data, and generating a set of data results on an output record medium presented to an operator in the form of the selected type of output. The set of data results illustrate any changes that occurred within the earth formation when the first and second sets of 3D seismic data were each collected. Those changes in the earth formation will be indicative of the characteristics of the earth formation and the possibility of the existence of underground deposits of hydrocarbon in the earth formation.
Patent GB-2318073-A (GB)
Title: Lens edge buffing machine
Inventor: TAKUBO SADAO
IPC: B24D13/12
Filed: 1997-09-23
Abstract: A buffing machine for a lens edge comprises chuck shafts 2a, 2b for chucking an eyeglass lens 1 and for rotatably supporting the lens, and a buff wheel 42 for buffing the edge surface of the lens. A rotation axis of the buff wheel is tilted with respect to the chuck shafts, and the buffing surface of the buff wheel comprises a conical curved surface.
Patent GB-2329923-A (GB)
Title: A rotating mezzanine safety gate
Inventor: LINDLEY IAN
IPC: E06B3/90
Filed: 1997-10-01
Abstract: A safety gate (102), preferably arcuate in form, for a mezzanine loading bay (90) has an opening (104) which may be rotated between a loading position (104) and an unloading position (100), wherein the safety gate forms a barrier which prevents access to the mezzanine edge (84) when the gate is in the open position, and prevents access to the ground floor edge (82) when the gate is in the closed position.
Patent GB-2316067-A (GB)
Title: Media handling apparatus
Inventor: SQUIRES DAVID P
IPC: B65H3/08
Filed: 1996-10-01
Abstract: A media handling apparatus for use with an imaging device is provided, wherein the interleaf 75 disposed between the uppermost sheet 26 in the stack and the next adjacent sheet is separated from the uppermost sheet as it is removed by the apparatus for delivery to the imaging device. Gripping means 144,163 lift the uppermost sheet, compressed air flow separates the interleaf, and rollers 212,214 discharge the interleaf from the apparatus.
Patent GB-2318089-A (GB)
Title: Banknote with two magnetic security features
Inventor: ARNOLD DAVID HOWARD
IPC: B42D15/00
Filed: 1997-11-13
Abstract: The banknote 7 carries a first magnetic security feature 8 representing the denomination or value of the note and a second magnetic security feature 9 which is random and provides a unique signature for the note. The two magnetic features have different coercivities. The two features may be disposed on the same or opposite faces of the note.
Patent GB-2321543-A (GB)
Title: Constructing a program including a navigation instruction
Inventor: MALLICK SOUMMYA
IPC: G06F9/48
Filed: 1997-11-19
Abstract: A method and system are provided for constructing a program executable by a processor including one or more processing elements for executing threads and a thread scheduler for assigning threads to the processing elements for execution. According to the method, a plurality of threads are provided that each include at least one control flow instruction. From one or more control flow instructions within the plurality of threads, a condition upon which execution of a particular thread depends is determined. In response to the determination, at least one navigation instruction executable by the thread scheduler is created that indicates that the particular thread is to be assigned to one of the processing elements for execution in response to the condition.
Patent GB-2331514-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of wool scouring effluent
Inventor: BLACKBURN STEPHEN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: C02F1/56
Filed: 1997-11-24
Abstract: A process for the treatment of effluent from wool scouring comprises the following steps: (a) coagulating the solid effluent fraction by adding thereto a pH lowering agent, e.g. ferric chloride, and then adding a pH raising agent, e.g. lime, to give a pH suitable for environmental discharge (b) flocculating the coagulated solid effluent fraction by adding thereto a flocculating agent, e.g. an anionic high molecular weight polyacrylamide copolymer, effective at the pH of the coagulated solid effluent fraction and (c) separating the flocculated solid effluent fraction from the liquid effluent fraction. The process, which can preferably be carried out as a continuous process in a pipe-like treatment chamber through which the effluent is pumped as it undergoes the various treatment stages at intervals along its length, reduces effluent COD values before discharge into the environment.
Patent GB-2322223-A (GB)
Title: Support structure for high hat stand
Inventor: HOSHINO YOSHIHIRO
IPC: G10D13/06
Filed: 1998-01-14
Abstract: A high hat stand has a lower support pipe 35 and an upper pipe 21 to which a fixed cymbal is attached. An upper moveable cymbal 32 is moved relative to the fixed cymbal by an operating shaft 25 which passes through the upper pipe and lower support pipe and is connected to a single foot pedal 60. The lower support pipe 35 is supported by two pivotable legs 41, 42 and the foot pedal support body 50. The pivot orientation of the legs determines the tilt of the lower support pipe. The pedal 60 is connected with the support body 50, the support body having a ground member 57 which is movable outward from the lower pipe and which along with the positioning of the legs determines the tilt orientation of the lower pipe and high hat stand.
Patent GB-2327479-A (GB)
Title: Clutch control enters an emergency mode when a component is defective
Inventor: SALECKER MICHAEL
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 1998-04-18
Abstract: An automatic clutch, for a vehicle 1, is operated by a control unit 13 which receives signals from several circuits (eg 13a, 50, 60) and sensors, eg speed sensor 19a, gas pedal sensor 31, brake sensor 41, connected via conductors such as bus 70. When one or more of the components, eg circuit 13 and/or sensor 19a and/or bus 70, are defective the control 13 enters an emergency mode which disengages clutch 13 when a driver starts an engine 2, via ignition switch 80, while a brake 40 or parking brake is applied. This ensures that the engine 2 can drive the vehicle 1 as soon as transmission 4 is shifted into forward gear or reverse and the application of the brakes 40 is terminated since the control unit 13 is then again free to engage the clutch 13. The emergency mode enables the driver to shift the transmission 4 into or out of gear with relative ease. Clutch 13 may be a friction clutch, magnetic clutch, lockup clutch etc.
Patent GB-2337439-A (GB)
Title: Automatic feeding apparatus
Inventor: TURTON JOHN SAMUEL
IPC: A01C11/02
Filed: 1998-05-20
Abstract: An apparatus for the automatic loading of long vegetative shoots known as rods (R) into a machine hopper (10) one by one so that the rods fall while in substantially vertical orientation into the hopper. The apparatus comprises a number of similar housings (1) for single rods which are arranged around a vertical or near vertical cylinder mounted on an axial shaft and held within a containment (5) with attached base (6) such that, on rotation of the cylinder (3) by a displacement equivalent to a single housing, one rod falls away from the apparatus into the hopper, such rotation being repeated when required to maintain the continuous operation of the machine.
Patent GB-2328160-A (GB)
Title: Hydropneumatic Lower Limb Prosthesis
Inventor: ZAHEDI MIR SAEED
IPC: A61F2/68
Filed: 1998-08-13
Abstract: A lower limb prosthesis comprises a knee flexion control device (18) arranged to resist flexion at the knee joint both hydraulically and pneumatically by means of a dual piston and cylinder assembly (18A, 18B, 18C, 18D, 18E). The resistance to flexion is arranged by electronic control means (which are programmable) via needle valve (18H) and rotary valve (180) and stepper motors (20, 22) to be predominantly hydraulic (18H) during the stance phase and predominatly pneumatic (180) during the swing phase of the walking cycle. The electronic control means are furthermore responsive to sensing means (26A, 26B, and 28) so as to automatically adjust flexion resistance according to the activity mode of the amputee. A further invention comprises an hydraulic knee flexion control device.
Patent GB-2341327-A (GB)
Title: Portable golf-swing practice device
Inventor: STRANGE KEITH
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 1998-09-09
Abstract: A golf swing practice device comprises a base 5, a horizontal bar 1 terminating in an axle, and a ball 8 attached to one end of a wire cable 7, the other end of which terminates in an eye 5 which is freely rotatable around the axle. A split pin 4 allows the cable to be quickly demounted from the axle to allow for easy interchange of tethered balls with different length cables.
Patent GB-2341504-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle tracking system
Inventor: HOPLEY IAN BENJAMIN
IPC: G01S5/00
Filed: 1998-10-07
Abstract: A vehicle tracking system utilising GPS satellite signals, includes a plurality of radio communication antennas (101, 102) mounted within the vehicle, and arranged so that if one antenna is disabled the other or remainder are capable of continuing to function. A control unit (111) which receives GPS signals from a separate antenna (115), is adapted to sense a change in the impedances of the communication antennas (101, 102) and to initiate the generation and transmission of vehicle position data signals (113) to a base tracking station (114). The antennas may be connected to a junction/splitter unit (109) by respective transmission lines (103, 104, 107, 108) which may include respective balance to unbalance transformers (105, 106). The communication and GPS aerials (101, 102, 115) may also be protected by capacitive proximity detectors (116, 117, 118) to detect unauthorised screening of the antennas which is recorded by sealed recorder unit (119).
Patent GB-2347316-A (GB)
Title: Display function for a handset
Inventor: WITH MIKKO
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 1999-02-22
Abstract: A handset is disclosed which comprises a user interface comprising an input, a display for presenting an item, and selection means coupled to the input for selecting an item presented on the display. The item may be presented in contracted format and/or expanded format.
Patent GB-2350714-A (GB)
Title: Personal items alarm
Inventor: GARDEN RONALD ANDERSON
IPC: G08B13/14
Filed: 1999-06-01
Abstract: The personal items alarm has a control unit which detects when one or more of its coded alarm sensors attached to personal items has gone out of range of the control unit. The range will be approximately 4 metres distance. Each sensor has a transmitter/receiver which communicates with a transmitter/receiver in the control unit.