baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2171541-A (GB)
Title: Image storage and retrieval
Inventor: PALMER JOSEPH E
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 1985-04-29
Abstract: Electronic document image storage and retrieval system having at least one image storage unit and a plurality of image display terminals. Under the control of a system controller, information in the storage unit can be supplied to a requesting terminal. The system controller includes a main printed circuit (PC) board 51 which has first and second generally parallel sets of busses 52, 53. The first set is separated electrically into at least first and second bus sections 52a, 52b (or 52c). The second set is electrically separated into at least first, second and third bus sections 53a, 53b, 53c. A plurality of host PC boards 56 and at least one direct memory access (DMA) image storage unit controller PC board 68 or 69 are provided. The host and DMA boards are mounted on the main board and are connected to the bus section 52a. The host boards are connected to the bus section 53a and the DMA board is connected to the bus section 53b or 53c. A plurality of memory PC boards 73 are mounted on the main board and are connected to the bus section 52b (or 52c). The section of the second set of busses 53 connected to the DMA board is connected (77, 78) to the section of the first of busses 52 connected to the memory boards. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177620-A (GB)
Title: Paint pen spraying system
Inventor: FORD ROBIN
IPC: B43K8/00
Filed: 1985-06-15
Abstract: A paint pen spraying system is proposed which enables paint to be sprayed from a paint pen 2. This requires removal of the fibre tip of the paint pen 2 and replacement with a paint nozzle 10 which holds open a valve 8 of the paint pen. An air valve unit 1 is provided which is adapted to hold the paint pen and has an air jet nozzle 38 whose position is adjustable for alignment which the open end of the paint nozzle. By means of the described air valve unit and paint nozzle, paint pens can be used as a source of pain in a spraying system. A pivoted lever 32, when depressed, opens a valve to feed air to the nozzle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161769-A (GB)
Title: Sighting system for backing a towing vehicle onto a trailer
Inventor: ASHER HARRY
IPC: B60D1/36
Filed: 1985-07-17
Abstract: The driver of the towing vehicle 7 looks into a mirror 9 and steers in reverse so as to align mark 10 on mirror 9 with the centre of pattern 6 in the rear window and with marked portion 12 on vertical member 3 which hangs directly above socket 2 on the trailer 1. This causes ball 4 fixed at the rear end of the towing vehicle to move in a direction to bring it under socket 2 on the trailer. The driver receives an indication that he has reversed far enough by noting when a distinctly marked length 12 on vertical member 3 appears to fill a defined portion of the pattern 6 on the rear window of the towing vehicle. In alternative embodiments, the driver does not use the rear-view mirror 10, or two rear-view mirrors may be used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164437-A (GB)
Title: Flat light sources
Inventor: GAL URI
IPC: F21V8/00
Filed: 1985-09-09
Abstract: There is described a flat light source in which a flat light spreading plate (4) is provided adjacent a number of light sources (2), the face of the plate adjacent the light sources having cylindrical recesses (5) with internally polished surfaces, one recess opposing each light source. In the opposing face of the plate and opposite each cylindrical recess is a respective conical recess (6) to direct transmitted light back into the plate. The light source is particularly suitable for the back illumination of keyboards. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164424-A (GB)
Title: A voice prosthesis device
Inventor: SINGH WARYAM
IPC: A61F2/20
Filed: 1985-09-11
Abstract: A self-retaining voice prosthesis device (1) comprises duct means defining an air passageway for communication with a wearer's trachea and having a rigid flap valve (28) pivotally mounted therein between open and closed positions. The flap valve (28) is designed to be gravity biased into the open motionless position during normal inhalation and exhalation but to be moved into its closed position when a wearer exhales with a greater than normal force, e.g. as when making "speech". An adjustment means (12) is provided for adjusting the gravity biased open position of the flap valve (28). The device (1) suitably includes attachment means (3) separable from the duct means, the attachment means being self-retaining in a wearer's trachea stoma requiring no ties or adhesive to retain it in position. In certain conditions of use, e.g. when the wearer sleeps or rests, the attachment means (3) may be used by itself as a stoma button. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165732-A (GB)
Title: Combine harvester with supplementary straw chopper
Inventor: CLOSTERMEYER GERHARD
IPC: A01F12/40
Filed: 1985-10-16
Abstract: The present invention discloses a combine harvester with a supplementary straw chopper which comprises a housing 3 and a blade shaft 4, wherein the ejection housing 7 which is fixed to the housing 3 is pivotable about the straw chopper shaft. The lower wall 9 of the ejection housing always forms a part of the bottom of the straw chopper housing and conforms to the envelope circle of the blades. Thus the ejection conditions in regard to the chopped material are maintained at their optimum in any pivotal position of the ejection housing because the chopped material is no longer braked by the ejection housing. Guide plates 20 may depend from the upper wall 8 of the ejection housing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182504-A (GB)
Title: Method for testing printed circuit boards
Inventor: SCALDWELL R F
IPC: G01R31/28
Filed: 1985-10-29
Abstract: A method and apparatus for testing printed circuit boards, individual layers of multi layers printed circuit boards, and non flat printed circuit boards, especially useful where the printed circuit board is printed directly onto a piece of equipment as opposed to a separate board fixable thereto. The method and apparatus comprises the steps of producing a flexible master of contact spots from the same master which produced the printed circuit board and using this flexible master for testing by feeding test signals to the contact spots and analysing the feedback signals from the flexible master and printed circuit board combined.
Patent GB-2186949-A (GB)
Title: A flow control device
Inventor: BRACE GEOFFREY
IPC: B65D83/14
Filed: 1986-01-23
Abstract: A flow control device comprises a base member 1 having an inlet 2 and an outlet 3 defining a flow path therebetween which includes at least one arcuate segment, and a flexible member 5 overlying the base member whereby increased pressure above the flexible member urges the member against the base member thereby to constrict the flow path. The base member 1 may have a conical recess 4 with circular concentric channels 9 of V-shaped cross section and connected by radial channels (11) and (12) arranged such that successive radial channels are diametrically opposed to one another to maximise the flow path length. Alternatively, the base plate may have a spiral groove 21 of V-shaped cross-section formed in a planar surface and connecting the inlet 23 to the outlet 22. The device has application to fluid dispensing apparatus such as aerosol dispensers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2170227-A (GB)
Title: Portable pressure washing machine
Inventor: MASKELL RICHARD ANTONY MORTON
IPC: D06F15/02
Filed: 1986-01-27
Abstract: A portable pressure washing machine comprises a bladder (1), top and bottom openings in the bladder (1) which are secured by hose clips (3,4) to a perforated tube (2) extending between the top and the bottom openings, the tube (2) having closure means comprising a stopper (7), and a valve (5) which allows the application of either pressure or suction via hose connection (6). Being portable, the device may be suspended by ears (8,9). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171949-A (GB)
Title: A handle for a hand tool
Inventor: SCRIVENS BRIAN DOUGLAS
IPC: B25G1/00
Filed: 1986-03-03
Abstract: The handle comprises a part 10 of a wooden shaft and a part 14 of a hand grip attached to the shaft. The part 14 comprises a socket having a non-linear axis and the other of the parts at least partially occupies the socket. In the embodiment shown the socket comprises a hollow bi-furcation 14. The end of the shaft is prepared by cutting it along its axis and it is then forced into the shaft causing the two portions 17 and 18 of the shaft to separate and respectively occupy the limbs of the bi-furcation. Alternatively, the socket may comprise a single limb having a curved axis. The invention makes it possible to provide a metal handle which is more secure than known handles but does not require the use of seasoned timber for the shaft. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-861509-A (GB)
IPC: H03K23/00
Abstract: 861,509. Electonric counting-apparatus. GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. Ltd. July 17, 1959 [July 30, 1958], No. 24519/58. Class 106 (1). A binary or binary coded decimal counter employs a bi-stable transistor pair for each binary stage, the input pulses being supplied to both transistors of each stage under the control of gates. As shown, for a binary counter of four binary denominations, pulses to be counted from a source 1 are applied to a lead 11. The binary stages are generally similar, the second binary stage 3, for instance comprising cross-coupled transistors 7, 8, the transistor 8 being conducting to represent the digit " 0." Gating devices 9, 10, for the transistors 7, 8, are supplied with gating signals from networks 24, 25, the voltages applied to the bases of the transistors 26, 27, having one of two values depending on the conditions of the transistor 7 and the corresponding transistor 20 of the first binary stage 2, respectively, the gate 9 being opened to the passage of an input pulse only when both transistors 7 and 20 are conducting, i.e. when both stages register " 1." The network 25 comprises diodes 30, 31 and an emitter follower transistor 29, and the signal supplied thereby to the gate 10 renders the gate 10 conducting only when the transistors 8 and 20 are conducting. The controlling networks for the higher stages are similar. For the lowest stage, the gating devices 14, 15 for the transistors 15, 20 are controlled directly by the outputs of the respective transistors. For decimal counting, switches 33, 38 are changed over, the tenth pulse then causing the counter to be zeroized. Connections to further decimal orders may be made over terminals 52, 53. By combining outputs from the individual stages appropriately by means of gates, an electrical signal can be supplied when a predetermined count is reached.
Patent GB-2180820-A (GB)
Title: Nestable container
Inventor: CHOO DAVID LAM SEN
IPC: B65D21/06
Filed: 1986-07-30
Abstract: A nestable container 1 for packaging rubber sheets or blocks for sea transport is formed by a framework of generally L-shaped cross-section members comprising uprights 2 and base members 3 with a tubular rail 4 joining the tops of the uprights 2. Gussets 5 may be provided for strengthening the long sides of the container 1. The sides of the framework of the container 1 may be open or filled by a mesh structure of interlinked chains 6 or bars 72. The container 1 has a base 7 which is corrugated for strength and may be provided with channels 8, 9 for receiving the forks of a forklift truck. Retractable members may be provided at the corners of the base 7 for additional stability and to facilitate stacking of filled containers.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2180915-A (GB)
Title: Piston and cylinder apparatus
Inventor: DURRANT JEREMY JAMES
IPC: F16J1/06
Filed: 1986-08-11
Abstract: In a piston and cylinder air compressor, particularly designed to run without oil lubrication of the cylinder walls, the cylinder is formed of aluminium and the piston is provided with ferrous core members carrying P.T.F.E. bearing members whereby the relatively lower thermal expansion of the core members in relation to the cylinder tends to compensate for the higher thermal expansion of the P.T.F.E.
Patent GB-2196184-A (GB)
Title: Process for production of multilayer electrical device
Inventor: KIRBY PETER LINLEY
IPC: H05K1/02
Filed: 1986-10-10
Abstract: A process for the production of a multilayer electrical device, particularly a programmed matrix device in which an identity code is permanently stored during manufacture, comprises: forming a first layer comprising conductive tracks (1) on an insulating substrate (2); forming a dielectric second layer (3) over the first layer, the second layer (3) having a pattern of apertures (5) through it accessing tracks (1) of the first layer; applying dielectric material to close one or more of the apertures (5) to leave one or more selected apertures remaining; and forming a third layer comprising conductive tracks (7) overlying the second layer (3) such that track material of the third layer passes through the one or more selected apertures in the second layer (3) to effect selected interconnection of tracks of the first and third layers. The selected interconnection of the tracks is used to define a selected code or bit pattern when the device is a programmed matrix device. The tracks are made of cermet materials or palladium-silver and the dielectric layer comprises glass or glass ceramic. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2190350-A (GB)
Title: Self-discharge apparatus for a bulk cargo, and a barge incorporating such apparatus
Inventor: STOPPANI BRIAN RAYMOND
IPC: B63B27/22
Filed: 1987-05-14
Abstract: A barge for bulk cargo granular material is unloaded by a longitudinally extending, scraper chain conveyor (12) having an elevated discharge end (13); first (21) and second (22) scroll carriages mounted on, and longitudinally displaceable under the guidance of, the conveyor; each carriage (21, 22) having a cargo feed scroll (23) extending transversely to each side of the conveyor and adapted to feed the cargo onto the scraper chain conveyor (12); an electric motor (15) to drive the conveyor (12); hydraulic motors (26) to drive the carriages (21, 22), and individual electric motors to drive the scrolls (23). The carriages are connected with the hydraulic motors by endless haulage chains (32,33) passing round sprockets (31,34). Each carriage is of U-shape, bridges the conveyor and is slidably mounted on tubular rails by slide shoes. The outboard end of each scroll is supported in a bearing block. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207224-A (GB)
Title: Plugging core holes of cast boilers
Inventor: LUND GRAHAM
IPC: F24H9/12
Filed: 1987-06-24
Abstract: A boiler heat exchanger comprises a flueway and a waterway provided through at least one cast metal heat exchange chamber, which chamber has at least one core opening 15 closed by a plug 16 fitted other than by screwing into the core opening. The plug 16 may be fitted by first treating the plug cryogenically, and then locating the plug in position in the core opening of the heat exchange chamber so that as the plug warms up to the ambient temperature it expands and tightly closes the opening. Alternatively, the plug comprises a disc which is force-fitted into the core opening, sealing means being provided between the rim of the plug and the edge of the opening to close same. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2202838-A (GB)
Title: Synthesis of ZSM - 23 type 3 eolite
Inventor: CASCI JOHN LEONELLO
IPC: C01B39/48
Filed: 1987-07-13
Abstract: Synthesis of a ZSM-23 type zeolite from a reaction mixture containing a source of silica, optionally a source of alumina, a source of alkali metal oxide and an octane - 1,8- bis(trimethylammonium) compound.
Patent GB-2198948-A (GB)
Title: Body cavity pressure adjusting device in endoscope
Inventor: DOI YUZURU
IPC: A61B17/34
Filed: 1987-07-24
Abstract: An endoscope system in which air is pumped into a first channel 12 in the endospace to pressurize the body cavity and a second channel 13 is connected to a suction pump 16 to drain the body cavity of fluid, air and debris. Either a second suction pump 34 or a second supply of air is connected to the channel 13 along with a pressure detector 32 for controlling the suction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208821-A (GB)
Title: Extractor apparatus
Inventor: CRAWFORD WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: B25B27/06
Filed: 1987-08-21
Abstract: An extractor apparatus comprising ground engaging means 13, 14, uprights 19, 20 fixed to said means, a support base 21 mounted on said means, a table 27 located on said uprights above the base, said table having an opening 30 therein, and jaws 37, 38 movably mounted on said table. The apparatus can be used to extract, for example, a bearing race from an axle by putting the axle through the opening 30 towards the base 21 and gripping the race between the jaws 27, 38. A jack can act between the base and the axle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208799-A (GB)
Title: Dental flossing tool
Inventor: LEY NIGEL GEOFFREY
IPC: A61C15/04
Filed: 1987-08-22
Abstract: A dental flossing tool has a hollow handle containing a reservoir bobbin of flossing thread and means for dispensing and guiding the thread along channels in an applicator head and stem and subsequently returning used thread to a second bobbin mounted on and driven by a thumbweel which protrudes through a slot in the hollow handle.
Patent GB-2222272-A (GB)
Title: Organic optical waveguides of doped optically nonlinear polymer
Inventor: TRUNDLE CLIVE
IPC: C08L49/00
Filed: 1988-08-25
Abstract: An optical device comprises a substrate film (1) of a polymer material, a region (4) of the film including a doping additive effective to locally increase the refractive index of the polymer material and define a waveguide channel, in which the polymer material is a nonlinear optical material. This can enable a waveguide channel to be occupied entirely by nonlinear material so that the maximum optical effect can be obtained in a device which still has a robust mechanical construction.
Patent GB-2222410-A (GB)
Title: Detergent bar
Inventor: JACKSON ELIZABETH
IPC: C11D17/00
Filed: 1988-08-31
Abstract: A built detergent bar comprising 10 to 45% by weight of non-soap detergent active, from 5 to 60% by weight of detergency builder an at least 1% by weight of cellulose having a bulk density less than 0.6 kg/litre. Inclusion of cellulose ameliorates breakage and handling difficulties often associated with detergent bars.
Patent GB-2216050-A (GB)
Title: Method of surface profiling honeycomb material
Inventor: BELL COLIN
IPC: B26D1/44
Filed: 1989-02-22
Abstract: A burr-free and tear-free method of three-dimensional surface profiling workpieces of synthetic honeycomb material having soft and flexible cells uses a programme-controlled cutting tool 10 in the shape of a bell, with convergent external and internal cutting surfaces terminating in a cutting rim, 22. The interior surface provides the control surface and the exterior surface provides the cutting edge. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232385-A (GB)
Title: Folding pushchairs
Inventor: BATTY DAVID OLIVER
IPC: B62B9/12
Filed: 1989-03-22
Abstract: The pushchair 10 includes a back rest which is preferably formed of a single sheet 26 of a resilient plastics material such as 3mm thick polycarbonate or 2mm thick ABS so that the back rest is supportive when the pushchair 10 is erected and is flexed when the pushchair 10 is collapsed into a compact form for storage; the resiliency of the sheet 26 is such that the back rest returns to its flat supportive condition when the pushchair is re erected. The sheet comprises flexible plastics or fabric covers 34 and 36 and a layer 32 of cushioning material. Apertures 28 are provided to receive a safety harness and slots 30 facilitate flexing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224442-A (GB)
Title: Use of fogging composition for controlling microorganisms on potatoes
Inventor: BARAK AYALA
IPC: A01N33/18
Filed: 1989-10-09
Abstract: Seed potatoes are fogged with a composition comprising 2,2-dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide. Control of pathogens on potatoes is obtained with relatively low amounts of active material when applied by fogging in contrast to spraying.
Patent GB-2226305-A (GB)
Title: Clamping ring for a container
Inventor: KALB ALFRED
IPC: B65D45/34
Filed: 1989-12-22
Abstract: In a clamping ring 11 for a container having ring ends 1, 2 drawn over each other into a clamping position by a lever 7, in the clamping position an outwardly-directed staple 8 on the inner ring end 1 extends through an opening 9 in the overlapping outer ring end 2 for receiving a securing member to prevent unauthorised release of the ring. Preferably the lever 7 is secured in the clamping position by a further securing member being inserted through a further staple 6 in the ring end 2 and through an opening 10 in the lever. 
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Patent GB-2239917-A (GB)
Title: Adapter for connecting pipes through a wall
Inventor: SMITH GRAEME JOHN
IPC: F16L5/00
Filed: 1990-01-15
Abstract: An adaptor for connecting conduits either side of the wall 10 of, for instance, a meter box has connections 2, 3 at each end. A central portion of the body 1 of the adapter has a groove 6 into which a locking member 13 suitably formed as a C shaped clip is arranged to be fitted. Between the groove and the locking member is a chamfered interaction formed by a chamfered surface or surfaces 11, (14) so as to cause the locking member to press the adaptor into firm engagement with the wall into which it is fitted. This provides a rigid securing of the adapter in the wall. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242316-A (GB)
Title: Patch type microstrip antenna for receiving vertically and/or horizontally polarized waves
Inventor: KOISO YOSHIJI
IPC: H01Q21/24
Filed: 1990-06-29
Abstract: A patch type microstrip antenna in which vertically and/or horizontally polarized waves can be received, wherein a patch antenna is used instead of a feed horn. The antenna has a plurality of radiation elements (5a - 5d, Fig 2a) arranged on a base plate (4), and feeders (6, 7) of which one end is connected to the predetermined positions of each radiation element. Two output terminals (8, 9) are provided on the other end of the feeders so that vertically and horizontally polarized waves are outputted separately. Accordingly, changing over the received waves can be executed easier. The patch antenna can be mounted on the focal point (F, Fig 3) of a concave reflecting mirror antenna (20). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235157-A (GB)
Title: Forgery-proof security paper
Inventor: HONNORAT ANDRE
IPC: D21H21/46
Filed: 1990-08-06
Abstract: A forgery-proof safety paper comprises, on its surface and/or in the body thereof, a compound of the formula   <IMAGE> wherein R1 is H or OH, and R2 is H, COOH, CHO, COR, COOR or alkyl, R being a substituted or unsubstituted, linear, cyclic or aromatic hydrocarbon chain. Specified compounds include trihydroxyacetophenone, propyl gallate, gallic acid, tannic acid, benzenetriol and dihydroxybenzaldehyde.
Patent GB-2237560-A (GB)
Title: Stackable/nestable crates
Inventor: FORSLUND GERT
IPC: B65D21/04
Filed: 1990-09-17
Abstract: A stackable crate (1) has four vertical walls (2-5) and a base (6). The walls (2-5, 2'-5') are arranged with at least four separate supporting elements which are located to one side of the base and a corresponding number of recesses which are located to the opposite side of the base. When two identical crates (1, 1') are stacked up in a first relative angular position, the supporting elements of the one crate (1') are engaged in their respective recesses on the other crate (1), to provide a low stacking height of the crates (1, 1'), while when the two crates (1, 1') are stacked up in a second relative angular position, in which the two crates are turned 180 DEG relatively to each other, the supporting elements of the one crate (1') are prevented from engaging in the recesses of the second crate (1) and provide a stable vertical support between the crates (1, 1'), to allow a high stacking height for the crates (1, 1'). <IMAGE>