baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2346877-A (GB)
Title: 2-phenyl substituted imidazotriazinones as phosphodiesterase inhibitors
Inventor: NIEWOHNER ULRICH
IPC: A61K31/00
Filed: 1998-10-31
Abstract: The invention relates to 2-phenyl substituted imidazotriazinones with short, unbranched alkyl radicals in position 9 in accordance with general formula (I). Said 2-phenyl substituted imidazotriazinones are produced from the corresponding 2-phenyl imdazotriazinones by chlorosulphonation and subsequent reaction with the amines. These compounds inhibit cGMP-metabolising phosphodiesterases and are suitable for use as the active agents in medicaments for treating cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and/or diseases of the urogenital system, especially for treating erectile dysfunction.
Patent GB-2362460-A (GB)
Title: Spectroscope
Inventor: CONSIDINE WILLIAM HOWARD
IPC: G01J3/02
Filed: 2000-05-19
Abstract: A spectroscope having an optical fibre light input (7) comprises a slit (1) for admission of light, a single focussing lens or mirror (2), a dispersion means such as a prism or grating (3), and a sensing array (5). The optical fibre may be a large diameter (1 mm) plastics fibre and a ball lens may be mounted between its end and the slit (1). A sample may be illuminated by a source and the light from the sample directed through the spectrometer. A separate detector may monitor the source to correct for variation in brightness. Alternatively a portion of the source light may be directed to an unused part of the sensor array (5) through an optical fibre.
Patent GB-2356978-A (GB)
Title: An external rotor brushless dc motor
Inventor: RIDDOCH HENRY
IPC: H02K11/00
Filed: 2000-06-01
Abstract: A base plate 21 is disposed between the Hall effect sensor 6A and the rotor assembly and the Hall effect sensor is provided with a probe 35 passing through the base plate such that the probe may magnetically couple the Hall effect sensor to the magnetic field generated by the rotor assembly to sense the angular position of the rotor assembly relative to the winding assembly.
Patent GB-2362809-A (GB)
Title: Clothing storage facility
Inventor: MONTGOMERY SALLY
IPC: A47B53/02
Filed: 2000-06-01
Abstract: A clothing storage facility 2 comprises a plurality of parallel elongate receptacles 1-11 (eg. individual lockers 4, Fig 2 which possibly includes a plurality of guide rails) each housed within supporting frames 6 which inturn are possibly housed within a common frame. Each receptacle is movable/slidable (possibly automatically) between a closed position (when they are all aligned) and an open position 8 where the unaligned receptacle is accessible from both sides. In addition to hanging rails 10, single or multiple upwardly arranged storage means (eg. steel mesh baskets 12, Fig 2) may also be included within the bottom portion of the receptacle. When one receptacle is in an open position adjacent receptacles become automatically locked in the closed positions.
Patent GB-2361797-A (GB)
Title: Electronically controlled illuminated sign
Inventor: MARSH WILLIAM PATRICK
IPC: G09F13/12
Filed: 2000-06-26
Abstract: An illuminated sign comprises a light source 46, an image panel 42 for illumination by the light source that is translucent in image areas, a front panel 16 which is a two-way mirror. Control means are provided for switching the light source cyclically between on and off states so that a person viewing the sign is likely to see it as a mirror when the light source is switched off and displaying an image on the image panel when the light source is switched on. The image panel may be lenticular array or it may be a transparent sheet of acrylic or other plastics material that carries a translucent image. Light source 46 is preferably an incandescent lamp. Front panel 42 may be a sheet of acrylic or other plastics material that carries a film that partly transmits and partly reflects light. The cycle time of the control means is conveniently about 10 sec - 10 minutes. The housing of the sign preferably comprises a frame made up of members having a channel section with front and rear flanges (24,26, figure 5) with grooves (28,30) for receiving front (16) and rear (12) panels. Flanges (24,26) are separated by a web. Strips (38) carry image panel supporting clips (40) and are located in channels defined by further flanges (32,34).
Patent GB-2372653-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive filters
Inventor: BULL DAVID ROGER
IPC: H04L25/03
Filed: 2000-09-29
Abstract: A method of estimating accurately normalised initial filter coefficients in an adaptive filter, such as a decision feedback equaliser in a communications system, includes the step of initialising a set of normalised filter coefficients in accordance with a channel estimate and a calculated channel matched filter model. Use of such normalised initial filter coefficients allows the use of an adaptive training algorithm with a larger step size than previously possible, leading to rapid convergence with the use of a short training sequence.
Patent GB-2371017-A (GB)
Title: A Qwerty keyboard learning aid having first and second colour coded key halves
Inventor: DOUGLAS COLLIN
IPC: G06F3/0488
Filed: 2000-11-29
Abstract: A QWERTY keyboard or simulated keyboard 10 in which the letters or letter-bearing keys of one half of the keyboard have a first visual characteristic, such as a first colour, common to those letters and the letters or letter-bearing keys of the other half of the keyboard have a second visual characteristic such as a second colour, common to those letters.
Patent GB-2370756-A (GB)
Title: Re-usable bag carrying handle
Inventor: TRCEK FRANK
IPC: A45F5/10
Filed: 2001-01-06
Abstract: A re-usable handle for carrying bags, e.g. plastics carrier bags, comprises a rigid tube having a lengthwise slit Y and two partial slits (X, figure A) widening into holes disposed diametrically across from the lengthwise slit at the ends of the tube. In use, the carrying handle is held in the hand of the user with the lengthwise slit facing upwards, and the handles of one or more carrier bags are passed through the lengthwise slit and cradled along the interior of the tube, as well as being pushed through the partial slits and held in the holes at either end of the underside of the tube.
Patent GB-2360502-A (GB)
Title: Modular push plate conveyor unit
Inventor: DAMKJAER POUL ERIK
IPC: B65G15/42
Filed: 2001-02-07
Abstract: A first modular unit 1 for the fabrication of conveyors (2 figure 4) comprises an upper and lower surfaces 3 and 4 and means 5 along at least one long side 13 to pivotally hinge to a second unit. Extending from the upper surface is a flat carrier plate 7 standing at right angles to the upper surface and parallel with the sides 13. The front and back surfaces 8 and 9 each carry at least one pin 14 extending from the side edges. Said pin having a flat surface 15 facing towards the surface from which it extends. The distance between the surface 15 and the middle plane (12 figure 2) of the carrier is at a maximum twice the distance from the middle plane (12 figure 2) and either of the surface 8 or 9 from which the pin extends. The pins maintain alignment of the faces of carriers when joined transversely across the conveyor (figure 4). This prevents material escaping between the joins. The pins do not provide areas for dirt to accumulate.
Patent GB-2360070-A (GB)
Title: Adhesion enhancers for improved bond strength between elastomers and metals in aircraft engine fan blades
Inventor: EVANS CHARLES RICHARD
IPC: F01D5/16
Filed: 2001-02-07
Abstract: A thin film 17 that forms an interface between metal surfaces and polymeric or elastomeric inserts of aircraft engine fan blades 10 is formed from a composition comprised of carbon black, at least one evaporable solvent, a combination of phenolic-like resins dissolved in the solvent and the balance filler and inert ingredients. The thin film, upon drying of the evaporable solvent, forms a phenolic that bonds with the metallic portion 10 of the fan blade. After polymeric/elastomeric material of the inserts is applied to recesses 12 in the fan blade and cured, a chemical cross linked bond is formed between the thin film and the inserts. The bonded structure has improved peak flatwise tensile stresses and improved fracture toughness. Material compositions, surface preparation methods, curing times and temperatures and manufacturing methods are disclosed.
Patent GB-2360232-A (GB)
Title: Cellular beam
Inventor: POTTAGE ALAN VICTOR
IPC: E04C3/04
Filed: 2001-02-09
Abstract: A method of making a cellular beam comprising a plurality of apertures comprising the steps of taking a beam having a web and making a cut 15 along the web to separate the web into two portions, each portion having joining parts lying on alternate sides of the longitudinal centre line of the web, separating said portions of the web and then joining said portions together in regions formed by juxtaposition of the joining parts of the two portions wherein said cut defines a first part of each aperture and, after separating said portions, at least one further cutting operation 24 is performed to define a second part of each aperture to produce apertures of a desired shape when said portions are joined together.
Patent GB-2367391-A (GB)
Title: Data access code generation
Inventor: ORCHARD DAVID B
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2001-02-12
Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating data access classes on an object-oriented environment. A data object, such as DID, <B>12</B> is described in a data object description <B>14</B>. A data access code generator <B>18</B> takes at least one code generation template <B>16</B> and a data object description as inputs and outputs at least one data access class <B>20</B>. The method and apparatus can be used to generate data access Java<SP>RTM</SP> <B>20</B> classes by creating a XML data object description <B>14</B>, applying at least one code generation template <B>16</B> and generating at least one data access Java<SP>RTM</SP> class <B>20</B>.
Patent GB-2361446-A (GB)
Title: Waiting & washing units associated with wafer polishing apparatus
Inventor: INABA TAKAO
IPC: B24B37/04
Filed: 2001-02-13
Abstract: Wafer polishing apparatus (Fig 1) comprises an index unit (2, consisting a plurality of wafer-storing cassettes 21 and robot 22), a load/unload unit (3, with wafer transfer robots 31, 32), a washing unit (5), an electrical installation unit (6) and a polishing unit (4, which includes three platens 41, two waiting units 43, a spindle-washing unit 44 and two polishing heads 42 which can be linearly moved between platens). The multi-stage polishing process involves the transfer of a wafer (10) from cassettes (21) to (un)load unit (3) which in turn transfers it to polishing unit (4). During the polishing procedure, wafer (10) is held by heads (42) after polishing by platens and then transferred, via waiting units 43 which have individually slidable (via cylinder 434) upper-lower two-stage placement tables 431, 432 for temporarily holding the wafer during transfer between (un)load unit (3) and head (42). Upper (loading) table 431 delivers the wafer to head (42) and communicates with feed water pipe (Fig 2, 436) to form a film of water onto upper table, whilst lower (unloading) table 432 receives wafer (10) from head (42). Spindle-washing unit (Fig 6, 44) (comprising a circular brush 442 centred at the holding surface of head 42 and a water injection nozzle 444) is disposed below the placement table. After polishing, (un)load unit (3) transfers wafer (10) to washing unit (5) before returning it cassette (21) via robot (22).
Patent GB-2374226-A (GB)
Title: Automatic audio-video output circuit
Inventor: HO CHIN-CHI
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2001-04-03
Abstract: An automatic audio and video output circuit has a plurality of audio (<B>12</B>) and video (<B>10</B>) inputs (e.g. provided from various equipment) which provide input signals to an electronic switch (<B>18</B>). The switch is controlled by a central processing unit (<B>16</B>) which itself receives and stores (e.g. in an internal memory) information representing the order in which signals are inputted to the circuit. Upon detecting that the last inputted signal is turned off, the CPU controls the switch so that the previously inputted signal is output. The signals outputted from the switch are amplified (<B>20</B>, <B>22</B>) and provided to a television (<B>34</B>) or a S terminal TV (<B>32</B>) for reproduction of sound and picture. The signals may be transmitted to a TV via a radio link (<B>26</B>, <B>30</B>).
Patent GB-2359034-A (GB)
Title: Floor covering material and method for producing same
Inventor: KAY JOHN GRANVILLE
IPC: E04F15/10
Filed: 1999-10-11
Abstract: A floor covering material (1) comprising a PVC layer (3) having embedded aggregate (6) for providing surface roughness. The material incorporates a barrier layer (4) of polymeric material other than PVC fused into the upper surface of the PVC layer (3), the aggregate (6) being exposed at the surface of the barrier layer (4).
Patent GB-2376316-A (GB)
Title: Multi-dimensional human-computer-content processing using iterative, structured,shared categorisation cycles.
Inventor: ROSS GORDON FREDERICK
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-06-04
Abstract: In today's electronic world users can use only a fraction of available data. Volumes of data present difficulties for retrieval even with search engines. Such difficulties arise because of prior art design of infrastructure, characterised by lack of structure. Cycles of iterative categorisation deliver structure to information and to computer processes and human activity. Using a structured and shared method and process for information classification and categorisation permits users to tap information streams that interest them. This novel approach provides frameworks for document contents and document categories and delivers integrated consistent human-computer-content interaction spanning creation, transmission, delivery, presentation and interaction with iterative multi-dimensional methods. It gives users an ability to interact with data in ways analogues to how humans operate within the physical world. The invention gives individuals and groups shared structures to create, receive, present, store and process information and electronic interactions within common iterative multi-dimensional spaces.
Patent GB-2363124-A (GB)
Title: Tyre tread composition containing polyester plasticiser
Inventor: MALY NEIL ARTHUR
IPC: C08L21/00
Filed: 2001-06-06
Abstract: A tyre tread composition comprising a conjugated diene-based elastomer based on isoprene or 1,3-butadiene monomer or at least one of isoprene and 1,3-butadiene monomer and a vinyl aromatic compound such as styrene or alpha-methyl styrene, contains a polyester plasticiser. Examples of suitable polyester plasticisers are a polyester sebacate of molecular weight 1000-3000, with a melting point below 0{C, triethylene glycol caprate-caprylate of molecular weight 430, triethylene glycol diheptanoate of molecular weight 388, triethylene glycol dipelargonate of molecular weight 420 and triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexoate of molecular weight 374.
Patent GB-2364596-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for applying a resilient sleeve to an elongate member
Inventor: DEWDNEY GUY JAMES ASHLEY
IPC: H02G1/14
Filed: 2001-06-11
Abstract: A method for applying a resilient sleeve 2 to an elongate member comprises expanding the tube over a tubular carrier 3. The carrier is threaded over the elongate member and the resilient sleeve 2 is displaced off the carrier 3 and onto the elongate member. In an embodiment of the invention the elongate member is a cable and further the tubular carrier 3 has internal crimps 33 to form a stop, such that in use when the tubular carrier 3 is threaded onto the cable, the crimps 33 abut an enlargement in the cable's outer surface. This enlargement may be formed by the discontinuity between the cable's sheath and a stripped portion (fig. 4 not shown). The sleeve 2 may be made from silicon rubber and the tubular carrier 3 may be tin plated copper.
Patent GB-2369222-A (GB)
Title: Authorised personnel entry system
Inventor: LYNCH JOSEPH KEVIN
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2001-06-16
Abstract: Apparatus for determining whether a person should be allowed into licensed premises 5 comprises a scanning and recognition system 1 incorporating a computer system 3 and digital communications cameras 2. The cameras scan the person and generate information regarding the physical features of the persons entering the premises. The computer system 3 stores this information. A database 4 contains information regarding persons that it is desirable to exclude. Software compares the scanned information with information contained in the database 4. Whether or not a match is identified determines whether the person scanned should be excluded or allowed access. The database 4 may be updated by more than one licensed premises 5, and by a police control centre 6.
Patent GB-2377311-A (GB)
Title: Fluid Flow control with automatic valve closure to protect premises when abnormal flow conditions are sensed.
Inventor: KINSEY GARETH PAUL
IPC: G01M3/28
Filed: 2001-07-12
Abstract: A flow controller, suitable for positioning in line of a domestic or industrial water supply, comprises a flow sensor 2 and a motorised valve 3 both connected to a supply pipe. The valve and sensor are connected to a controller 4 which keeps the valve open unless an abnormal flow condition is sensed. The abnormal flow condition may be a flow rate above a threshold flow rate, or may be a flow maintained above a threshold for longer than a set time limit. The controller has a timer and relay means for switching contacts to energise the valve motor. The controller may also have a reset control 6 and may be connected to the alarm systems of the premises. The flow controller can shut-off a water supply if continuous or excessive flow is sensed such as would be caused by a leak. A bypass system may be fitted to allow water to be diverted around the flow controller by opening a valve 5.
Patent GB-2365909-A (GB)
Title: A pleated Roman blind with supporting tape and arrays of guide elements
Inventor: ALLSOPP REGINALD CHARLES
IPC: E06B9/327
Filed: 2001-08-10
Abstract: A fabric blind 10 has a plurality of guide elements 22 of single-piece construction which are releasably attached to the blind fabric 16 and are slidably coupled to one or more lifting cords 24. A flexible connecting tape 20 is secured to the top and bottom of the blind fabric and also to the fabric adjacent to at least some of the guide means. Unfolding of the fabric is constrained by the connecting tape to a maximum spacing between these points of contact, the spacing being less than the corresponding length of fabric disposed therebetween so that folds are retained in the fabric even when the blind is fully extended. The guide means may comprise a T-shaped connecting portion 32 and a loop or ring-shaped coupling portion 34. They may be arranged in a regular grid pattern and may be transparent or the same colour as the blind fabric. The blind may include a backing sheet to cover the lifting cord, guide elements and tape.
Patent GB-2370665-A (GB)
Title: Operator lock-out in batch process control systems.
Inventor: HAVEKOST ROBERT B
IPC: G05B19/04
Filed: 2001-09-24
Abstract: A process control system includes module-level attributes that may be used to control access for writing information to unit module objects and module objects. A security check process examines the module-level attributes, which may include OPERMODE and OPERLOCK attributes, the values of which determine whether information may be written to unit module objects or module objects. The values of the module-level attributes may be controlled based on whether a particular module object is being used by the process control system.
Patent GB-2374437-A (GB)
Title: a method for converting web page text into synthesised speech
Inventor: SHIMABUKURO MORIAKI
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2001-11-15
Abstract: A user transmits S2 the designated information of Web page data desired to be browsed to a Web server through a network by using a user terminal. The Web server constitutes S3 Web page data by advertisement data of an advertiser and contents data to transmit S4 the Web page data to the user terminal, and records history information S5 of banner advertisements. The user terminal which receives the Web page data extracts S6 the banner advertisement data from the Web page data, and reads the banner advertisement by voice synthesis the moment a Web page is displayed. An information officer who manages the Web server demands payment of an advertising charge from the advertiser on the basis of the history information of the banner advertisement.
Patent GB-2373864-A (GB)
Title: Determining open circuit voltage of a battery
Inventor: SATAKE SHUJI
IPC: G01R31/36
Filed: 2001-12-06
Abstract: After charging or discharging is complete, the open circuit voltage of a battery decays to an equilibrium value (figure 4). It may take a long period of time to reach this equilibrium voltage value. To determine equilibrium open circuit voltage of a battery before equilibrium is reached, a short time after charge is completed is allowed to lapse in step S1. The open circuit voltage of the battery is measured repeatedly in step S2. An assumed value E for equilibrium open circuit voltage is made in step S4, and this value of E is used to calculate a power D in an expression for the decay at step S5. If the power D does not have a predetermined value, E is revised and the process repeated in steps S6 and S7. The value of E that makes D equal to its predetermined value is the correct equilibrium open circuit voltage. The method is particularly useful for vehicle batteries, especially those in hybrid petrol-electric vehicles.
Patent GB-2383760-A (GB)
Title: A rocking exercise bicycle
Inventor: YU HUI NAN
IPC: A63B22/08
Filed: 2002-01-05
Abstract: An exerciser includes a post 62 pivotally secured on a base 10 and movable either forward or rearward to simulate a down hill riding exercising or an upward climbing exercising. A lever 17 may have one end pivotally secured to the post 62, and the other end coupled to a foot pedal 3 -and-crank 31 actuated spindle 15 via a gear transmission 2. A rotatable flywheel 5 maybe coupled to the spindle 15 by means of a chain 4 and sprockets 41, 42. A resistive strap 51 maybe partially engaged over the flywheel 5 and coupled to the post 62 so as to be released from and to be further forced against the flywheel when the post is rotated forward and rearward, thus applying respectively less of greater force against the flywheel, similar to downhill and uphill riding.
Patent GB-2375331-A (GB)
Title: A foldable pushchair
Inventor: JANE CABAGNERO RAMON
IPC: B62B9/12
Filed: 2002-04-29
Abstract: A foldable pushchair for babies comprises two back wheels 1,2 and one central front wheel 3 and is characterised in that it is laterally provided with two side members 5,6 being provided by way of armrests and being at their front ends linked in a pin-jointed connection (7, Fig 2) to respective legs 8,9 which converge to where the front wheel is fitted. Each of said side members 5,6 at an intermediary point is linked by a pin-jointed connection (10, Fig 2) to a respective back leg 11,12 associated with a corresponding back wheel 1,2. Each of said side members 5,6 is further linked at the back end in a pin-jointed connection 15 to an intermediary point of each of the branches 16,17 of a handlebar 18, the lower ends of the branches 16,17 being linked in a pin-jointed connection 19 to a U-shaped transverse member 20 which is laterally linked in pin-jointed connections (21, Fig 2) to a U-shaped frame 22 for the seat of the pushchair and to the back legs 11,12, the U-shaped frame 22 being at its front ends linked in pin-jointed connections 24 to the front legs 8,9 . Preferably the handlebar is formed by a U-shaped handhold 25 being linked in pin-jointed connections 26 to the branches 16, 17 of the handlebar 18 and comprising a locking device 27 for locking it in position.