baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2296869-A (GB)
Title: Tubing set/cassette for use in endoscopic irrigation
Inventor: DODGE LARRY HARDY
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 1995-12-27
Abstract: The tubing set comprises an inflow line 34 for providing irrigation fluid to an internal body site, an outflow line 36 for draining the fluid from such site and a cassette 40 for insertion into the passageway 98 of a fluid control module 24, such cassette having a generally arcuate lengthwise configuration. The cassette retains a portion of the inflow line with a segment thereof being exposed at opening 58 to allow a peristaltic pump head and race to compress such segment therebetween when in their pumping position. Change of sets may thus be readily effected between procedures. A pressure monitoring line 38 may be provided and a valve assembly and flattened tubing segment (exposed via opening 60) may be used to control pressure.
Patent GB-2301106-A (GB)
Title: Synergistic stabilizer mixture for organic materials; organic compounds
Inventor: GUGUMUS FRANCOIS
IPC: C08G73/06
Filed: 1996-04-09
Abstract: Stabilizer mixture comprising, for example, a compound of the formulaand, for example, a compound of the formula
Patent GB-2315457-A (GB)
Title: Cutting apparatus
Inventor: LUKES BRIAN JESSE
IPC: B23D61/12
Filed: 1996-07-25
Abstract: A cutting apparatus (21) particularly but not exclusively for cutting foam, comprises a movable blade (30), a fixed blade (20) and a blade guide (6) attachable to a motor such as an electric motor for reciprocating said movable blade (30). One side of said fixed blade (20) comprises at least one projection such as a dimple which is engageable with a corresponding recess (12) in said blade guide (6).
Patent GB-2303967-A (GB)
Title: A vibration sensing device
Inventor: ANDERSON FRANCIS JOSEPH
IPC: H01H11/00
Filed: 1996-07-01
Abstract: A vibration sensing device (1) comprises a pair of spaced apart first electrically conductive support plates (2,3) and a pair of spaced apart electrically conductive second support plates (10,11). The first and second support plates (2,3,10,11) form respective supports, e.g. annular tracks (6,15), for supporting electrically conductive inertia masses (7,16), which in turn form an electrical circuit between the first and second plates (2,3,10,11). The longitudinal axes of the first and second inertia masses (7,16) extend at an angle, e.g. a right angle, to each other. Thus, the vibration sensing device (1) may be mounted in any orientation through 360{ around the first and second inertia masses (7,16) depending on which of the inertia masses (7, 16) is supported on the support (6,15) in a horizontal orientation thereby increasing the number of orientations at which the device (1) may be mounted.
Patent GB-2321563-A (GB)
Title: Burst mode wavelength controller
Inventor: WOOD NIGEL ROBERT
IPC: H04J14/00
Filed: 1997-01-24
Abstract: In burst mode optical networks transmitters only transmit data during very short time intervals. This allows standard wavelength control systems insufficient time to measure transmitter wavelengths. The measurement system of the present invention samples burst mode data and stores one such sample within a recirculating optical loop memory 6. A scanning based wavelength measurement system 1 then determines the wavelength of the sample and passes this information onto a control unit 12 which sends a wavelength correction signal 15 to the relevant transmitter.
Patent GB-2321748-A (GB)
Title: Flow Controller
Inventor: DAVIES ALLEN
IPC: F17D5/02
Filed: 1997-01-31
Abstract: A flow controller comprises measuring means for measuring the flow of a fluid, valve means 10 adapted to be disposed in the fluid and having an open position, in which the fluid flow is permitted and a closed position, in which the fluid flow is restricted or prevented, and control means for moving the valve means from the open position to the closed position in response to the measurement by the measuring means of a predetermined condition relating to the fluid. The valve means and measuring means are integrated and comprise a collapsible flow wheel 22,24,26. The rate of fluid flow is determined from the rate of rotation of the rotatable shaft 26. A detector such as an optical sensor 30 measures the rotation, if the measurement relates to a continuous fluid flow lasting longer than a predetermined length of time, or a volume of fluid greater than a predetermined volume then the control means 32 causes the flow wheel to collapse restricting the flow of fluid.
Patent GB-2322249-A (GB)
Title: Image demultiplexer
Inventor: BINSTEAD MALCOLM
IPC: H04N19/89
Filed: 1997-02-12
Abstract: An image demultiplexer (20) provides demultiplexation of a random or cyclical sequence of images originating from one or more sources. The demultiplexer (20) comprises a video recorder (22) for repaying the sequence, a video analogue-to-digital converter (24) for digitising the images, a personal computer (28) for correlating and displaying images and a high speed data bus (26) for relaying digitised images from the converter (24) to the computer (28). The computer (28) compares features of images in the sequence for determining correlation between them and thereby their respective sources. Features of an earlier image in the sequence stored in memory are overwritten by features of a later image when correlation between them is identified. When correlation is identified, the later image is displayed in a sector of a display and overwrites the earlier image displayed there. An output is generated indicating the source of the later image.
Patent GB-2322404-A (GB)
Title: Cylinder lock mechanism
Inventor: PLATT NICHOLAS SCOTT
IPC: E05B21/06
Filed: 1997-02-25
Abstract: As well as rotary discs 7 for cooperating with a locking bar 11 and thus controlling clockwise rotation of barrel 5 from the key insertion position shown in figure 1, the lock also includes a disc 9 for ensuring that, after anti-clockwise barrel rotation from the figure 1 position, clockwise rotation of the key (not shown) will reset all the discs 7 in their key insertion positions. The disc 9 has an aperture 25 shaped so that the disc rotates as one with the key. Once the barrel 5 has been rotated anti-clockwise (figure 3) from the figure 1 position, subsequent clockwise rotation of the key will cause disc 9 to reset the discs 7 via return bar 13 engaging recess 27 in disc 9 and aligned recesses 33 in discs 7.
Patent GB-2314646-A (GB)
Title: Voltage type inverter and method of control
Inventor: IKESHITA WATARU
IPC: H02M7/48
Filed: 1997-05-02
Abstract: An inverter arrangement includes circuits 31 for detecting a voltage between one end of a DC power supply 3 and an output from an inverter circuit 4; a voltage command value setting means 29 for commanding an output voltage from the inverter circuit; a first arithmetic means 32 for receiving the voltage command V(*) from the setting means 29 and a detection voltage from the circuit 31 to produce an error voltage; a second arithmetic means 33 for receiving the error voltage from the first arithmetic means 32 and the voltage command value from the setting means 29 to produce a voltage corrected command value V1(*); and a PWM signal generator 12 for receiving the voltage corrected command value V1(*) and a frequency command value F(*) commanding a frequency from the inverter circuit 4 to create a PWM signal for driving the inverter circuit which is connected to an induction motor 5.
Patent GB-2312989-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor capacitor device
Inventor: AISO FUMIKI
IPC: H01L27/108
Filed: 1997-05-08
Abstract: The capacitor lower plate is formed of amorphous silicon films 141-143 separated by interlayer insulator films 151, 152 which act as crystallization preventing films. Alternatively, (Fig. 9) there are two amorphous silicon films with the lower having an impurity concentration lower than that of the upper. A stacked structure formed of the amorphous silicon films is patterned into a capacitor lower plate having a top surface and a side surface, and hemi-spherical grains are formed on not only the top surface but also the side surface of the patterned stacked structure. In this process, crystalline growth from the interlayer insulator film is prevented by the crystallization preventing film or by the fact that the first amorphous silicon film is formed to have an impurity concentration lower than that of the second amorphous silicon film. Thus, concavities and convexities in the form of hemi-spherical grains are uniformly formed on not only the top surface but also the side surface of the patterned stacked structure, so that an increased capacitance can be obtained.
Patent GB-2315536-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in rotary kilns
Inventor: CHRYSTALL DAVID
IPC: F27B7/38
Filed: 1997-06-18
Abstract: A rotary kiln has cylindrical plating (10) lined with refractory brickwork (12) ending at a stop ring (14). The end of the kiln is lined with blocks (36) which are precast from refractory cement reinforced with metal (preferably stainless steel) fibres. The blocks (36) are secured by T-bolts (38). A seal is formed by steel fingers (26) bearing on a wear ring (24) secured to the kiln plating (10).
Patent GB-2319195-A (GB)
Title: Jets and hydrotherapy apparatus
Inventor: LOIZEAUX PHILIP D
IPC: A61H33/02
Filed: 1997-07-25
Abstract: A jet for use in spas and hydrotherapeutic reservoirs having a first set of nozzles (28) aligned in a plane at the water entrance side of the jet and a second set of nozzles (30) aligned one-to-one with the first set of nozzles at the water exit side of the jet. A chamber (76) separates the two sets of nozzles and includes a slot (66) which is used to introduce air into the fluid stream. The amount of air introduced into the chamber is controlled by the user by rotating the jet within its housing from a maximum air intake position to a "no-air" intake position, air being introduced through a slot surrounded by a rectangular seal structure. A housing (100) is provided to mount the jet within the wall of a spa comprising a rear wall mounting (104), an end cap (102) and a front wall mounting (108). Water is introduced to the multiple jet structure via a single horizontal water inlet (24). The servicing of multiple jets by the single water inlet and air line improves plumbing reliability and further reduces labour by minimizing the number of plumbing joints.
Patent GB-2328495-A (GB)
Title: Braking structure for a rehabilitation trolley
Inventor: LEE DANIEL
IPC: B62L3/02
Filed: 1997-08-20
Abstract: A braking structure for a rehabilitation trolley comprises a grasp 70 located with one end in a receiving groove 61 in a fixing seat 60 and attached to brake wire 50. The receiving groove is provided with engaging groove 63, stop groove 64 and stop egde 65, and the grasp has lower protrusion 71 with an engaging angle 72, upper protrusion 74 which cooperates with the stop groove and engaging point 75 for abutting against the stop edge. The brake is applied by pulling the grasp towards, or pushing it away from, handle 10, and, on fully pushing the grasp away from the handle, angle 72 engages groove 63 to lock the brake in its ON state. This state is released on pulling the grasp away from the engaging groove.
Patent GB-2328580-A (GB)
Title: A plug/cable reel assembly for use with an earphone/microphone assembly
Inventor: CHEN TONNY
IPC: H04R1/10
Filed: 1997-08-22
Abstract: A plug/cable reel assembly has a main body 2 connected to an earphone/microphone union device (fig.1, 24) by a connection wire 242. The main body has a base seat 232 in which is disposed a wire receiving disk 22 formed with a plurality of annular bosses 221. A reel disk 21, disposed on the bottom side with a plurality of connection reeds 215, covers the wire receiving disk. An end of the connection wire 242 is connected to one of the reeds. The reel disk is formed with a centre recess hole 212 in which a magnet 213 is disposed. A hollow casing 231, with a through hole 235, covers the base seat assembly. A plug 233 is disposed on the hollow casing although it may also be connected by means of a flexible pipe (fig.7 and 8, 5a, 61b,) with, or without, a pivot joint (fig.8A, 61 b, 62b). The plug assembly can be used with a mobile phone for example (see fig.6).
Patent GB-2318711-A (GB)
Title: Data retransmission method used in confirmation transmission
Inventor: AOKI SHIGEHIDE
IPC: H04L7/00
Filed: 1997-10-23
Abstract: A data retransmission method for a confirmation information transmission is provided which improves reliability of information transmission by preventing the loss of data when a transmission of data from layer 3 fails in layer 2 of an OSI reference model. When transmitting layer-3-data from layer 3 to layer 2, layer 2 initiates timer observation and simultaneously transmits confirmation data to layer 1. If this transmission fails, a reply from layer 1 cannot be received and a retransmission procedure also fails, layer 2 notifies layer 3 of transmission failure, and simultaneously discards the layer-3-data. Layer 3 retransmits to layer 2 the layer-3-data which it previously transmitted, and layer 2 again transmits confirmation data to layer 1. If this transmission succeeds, layer 2 terminates the timer observation and notifies layer 3 of the successful transmission.
Patent GB-2320314-A (GB)
Title: Hydrostatic transmission control system
Inventor: SMITH DAVID P
IPC: B62D11/18
Filed: 1997-10-24
Abstract: A hydrostatic transmission comprises a pair of overcentre variable displacement pumps 12, 13 having flow rate and direction controlled by control elements 21, 22 actuated by double acting actuators 23, 24 which are biased by springs 26 to a neutral position. A forward control valve 41, pressurized by pilot pump 31, controllably reduces pressure in chamber 29, by communicating the chamber to tank 32, of the actuators 23, 24 so that the control elements 21, 22 are simultaneously moved in a first direction for forward travel. A reverse control valve 42 reduces the pressure in second chamber 28, thereby simultaneously moving the control elements 21, 22 in a second direction for reverse travel. If a right turn is required during forward travel, right turn pilot valve 57 is depressed together with valve 41 so that only the pressure in right hand chamber 28 is reduced which lowers the output of pump 13, thereby causing a right turn by decreasing the speed of motor 17 and drive elements 19, eg tracks. All other manoeuvres, eg turning left in forward and right/left in reverse, are similarly achieved by selecting the appropriate control valves 41, 42, 54 and 57.
Patent GB-2330790-A (GB)
Title: Thermoplastics plug used for injecting/extruding thermoplastics material
Inventor: JOHNSON RICHARD VICTOR
IPC: B29C48/48
Filed: 1997-10-29
Abstract: A means of injecting/extruding thermoplastic materials where the injection/extrusion force is applied via a plug 2 manufactured from the same material as the one being processed and driven by a plunger or plungers or by a compressed gas and which will on subsequent injection/extrusion strokes pass through the molten section and there merge with the material being processed.
Patent GB-2318789-A (GB)
Title: Carboxylic Acid Derivatives and their Use as Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibitors
Inventor: TOMIYAMA TSUYOSHI
IPC: A61K31/18
Filed: 1997-11-03
Abstract: New therapeutic carboxylic acid derivatives are provided of formula (I): wherein ```R 1 is - OH, -NHOH, or ```R 2 is selected from lower alkyl in which n is an integer of from 2 to 4, in which n is an integer of from 2 to 4 and ```A is selected from in which B is hydrogen, aryl or lower alkoxy, and ; and R 3 is -NHCH 3 , -NH-tBu, or ; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for use a matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors, eg in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Patent GB-2325568-A (GB)
Title: Radiation absorbent fluid
Inventor: KUEHL SCOTT ALLEN
IPC: H01Q17/00
Filed: 1998-03-25
Abstract: A radiation absorbing fluid comprises a light weight particulate material in which each particle 10 is separate and is coated with an electrically conductive material 12. The coating 12 may be a mixture of materials containing at least one electrically conductive material or it may be a pure electrically conductive material. The material may be a metal, graphite or carbon black which may be set in a synmetal, phenolic or urea formaldehyde resin. The said coating 12 may be conductive or semi-conductive. The particles 10 may be vermiculate or beads of natural or synthetic polymer, mineral, glass or ceramic material which are impervious to the coating material. The particles 10 may also be glass microspheres containing air, a vacuum or any inert gas. The radiation absorbent material may have a density of 25 kg/m<SP>3</SP> and may be arranged between two flexible sheets of material to form a blanket or quilt.
Patent GB-2323911-A (GB)
Title: An universal joint having a flexible flange
Inventor: HOFMANN NORBERT
IPC: F16D3/20
Filed: 1998-03-27
Abstract: A constant velocity universal joint, eg a tripode joint, comprises a casing part 42 having a flexible flange 31 slid onto the casing 42 and fixed by, for example, welding fixing portions 33 to casing 42. The flange 31 has three fixing portions 33 each having two fixing holes 35, 36, for fixing to a complimentary flange, as well as connecting portions 34 each with connecting tabs 39, 40 and U-shaped webs 41 spaced by a gap from casing 42. U-shaped webs 41, because of the gap, are not welded to the casing 42 and their reduced cross-section provides flexibility that allows for any fit inaccuracies occurring when sliding the flange 31 onto the casing 42 to be compensated for by deformation of the U-shaped webs 41. In other embodiments flexibility may be provided by apertures or slots (see fig 4a), or a reduced wall thickness (see fig 5a), or folds (see fig 6a).
Patent GB-2335910-A (GB)
Title: Boil-in-bag sachet with oblique seal
Inventor: BERINGS KRISTIAN
IPC: B65D81/34
Filed: 1998-04-01
Abstract: The invention provides a boil-in-bag sachet (1) comprising top (2) and bottom (3) transverse seals and wherein the bottom transverse seal extends obliquely downwardly (7) from at least one edge (8) of the sachet (1). Preferably, the bottom transverse seal extends obliquely downwardly from both edges of the sachet (1) to define a funnel-like or bag-like bottom to the sachet. Preferably, the bottom seal extends diagonally across a corner of the sachet to define a corner-tab (6) for grasping the sachet. V-shaped cut-outs lead to lines of perforations (4) so that edge strips (5) can be torn off to open the sachet (1). A slot (9) through which a a fork could be inserted is provided at the top of the sachet.
Patent GB-2336791-A (GB)
Title: Multi-functional exerciser
Inventor: LAI SHU-CHIUNG
IPC: A63B23/035
Filed: 1998-05-01
Abstract: A multi-functional exerciser includes a seat cushion 20 fixed on and over a base frame 10, a generally V-shaped supporting rod 30 pivoted to the base frame 10 and a generally inverted V-shaped driven rod 40. The supporting rod 30 abuts against an inclined adjustment bolt 70 which can be adjusted to vary the inclination angle of the supporting rod 30 relative to the base frame 10. A lower tension spring 50 interconnects a horizontal rod of the base frame 10 and a lower horizontal rod of the supporting rod 30, thereby biasing the supporting rod 30 to press against the bolt 70. An upper tension spring 60 connects a selected one of upper and lower horizontal rods of the driven rod 40 to an upper horizontal rod of the supporting rod 30, thereby creating a resistance to relative rotation between the driven rod 40 and the supporting rod 30.
Patent GB-2337403-A (GB)
Title: Data communication
Inventor: JONES TREVOR
IPC: H04L49/111
Filed: 1998-05-11
Abstract: Data communication over a communication link e.g. SONET having a predetermined communication rate is "artificially" reduced by inhibiting transmission of data at intervals (20,22,23) or based on a measure of the actual data rate. This allows a network operator to make available a link having a communication capacity which is non-standard in a network which otherwise conforms to standard communication rates.
Patent GB-2341682-A (GB)
Title: Respiratory monitor and alarm
Inventor: MOIR JOHN
IPC: A61B5/087
Filed: 1998-09-18
Abstract: A portable monitor that gives visual and optional audio output on each breath. The monitor also alarms - visual and audio - after a selectable preset time period if breathing ceases. The sensing transducer comprises a K-type thermocouple which measures the varying temperature of inspired and expired air.
Patent GB-2330599-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to drill bits
Inventor: FIELDER COY M
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 1998-10-15
Abstract: A bi-centre bit 1 has a body 2 adapted for connection to a drill string for rotation about an axis (X). A pilot bit 3 is defined at one end of the body and has a plurality of ribs 8 or upsets carrying cutter assemblies 10 with cutter faces (fig 6, 30A). A reamer section 5 is defined by one or more ribs 11 or upsets which project from one side of the body and carry cutter assemblies 10 with cutter faces (fig 6, 30A). The reamer defines an arcuate section between its leading 11A and trailing 11 F faces, and this section has a midpoint (M). At least one cutting face on the pilot is located between 170 and 190 degrees from the midpoint about said axis.
Patent GB-2345908-A (GB)
Title: Tool for opening glass ampoules
Inventor: NOTMAN STEPHEN ROBERT
IPC: B67B7/92
Filed: 1999-01-19
Abstract: A hand tool for opening glass ampoules comprises a rigid tube or rod 10 with a cylindrical or conical recess 11 at one or both ends into which the head of an ampoule can be inserted providing adequate leverage for breaking the head off the ampoule. The tool may have a pocket clip 13.
Patent GB-2346203-A (GB)
Title: Hinge mechanism for firearms
Inventor: COOPER MALCOLM DOUGLAS
IPC: F41C23/04
Filed: 1999-02-01
Abstract: A self-cleaning or clearing hinge mechanism (7, Fig. 1) for a firearm (1, Fig. 1) may be lockable in at least one predetermined position and comprise a self tightening and/or adjusting lock mechanism 35, 41, operable to lock the hinge in said at least one predetermined position. Preferably, said hinge mechanism is a self-latching locking mechanism and may include a quick release mechanism 19 to enable the firearm to be quickly converted from a firing configuration to a stowed configuration. A hinge mechanism (7, Fig. 1) for firearms is also provided which comprises a self-tightening and/or adjusting lock mechanism 35, 41, operable to lock the hinge (7, Fig. 1) in at least one predetermined position. A firearm comprising either of said hinge mechanisms is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2346795-A (GB)
Title: Food tray
Inventor: SIMMONDS CHRISTOPHER MARTYN JO
IPC: B65D81/34
Filed: 1999-02-18
Abstract: A tray for packaging and heating a plurality of food items comprises a plurality of food item locations, each location comprising:<BR> ```a locating means for the food item, which may comprise a plurality of tabs (2) excised from the base (1) of the tray and folded upright to surround the food item,<BR> ```one or more air vents (6) adapted to lie underneath the food items, and<BR> ```a support means adapted to maintain the food item over said air vent or vents (6) with sufficient clearance to allow air to circulate round the food item when the food item is in place, which support means may comprise a plurality of domed projections (4). Each location may further comprise a recessed portion (5) adapted to lie under the food item. The tray may be made of aluminium and the food may be pastry or bakery goods.