baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2299656-A (GB)
Title: Outdoor unit of an air-conditioner
Inventor: SUZUKI HIDEAKI
IPC: F24F1/0063
Filed: 1996-02-23
Abstract: An outdoor unit of an air-conditioner comprises a rectangular housing (1) having an air-inlet port (4) in the back (1B) of the housing (1), and another air-inlet port (5) in one (1C) of the sides of the housing (1). An air-outlet port (3) is in the front (1A) of the housing (1). The housing (1) contains an outdoor heat exchanger (6) and a fan (12). The outdoor heat exchanger (6) comprises first and second heat-exchanging units (7, 8). The first heat-exchanging unit (7) is L-shaped as viewed from above, extending along the air-inlet ports (4, 5) and surrounding the fan (12). The second heat-exchanging (8) extends straight as viewed from above and is interposed between the first air-inlet port (4) and the first heat-exchanging unit (7). The outdoor heat exchanger (6) can therefore operate at a greater heat-exchanger capacity. Further, the resistance to the air passing through the outdoor heat exchanger (6) is made uniform, whereby the noise the air makes is reduced.
Patent GB-2312876-A (GB)
Title: A method of assembling a motor vehicle with robotic installation of windscreen and roof
Inventor: GREEN MARTIN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B62D65/06
Filed: 1996-04-24
Abstract: The method comprises using a robotic cell C1 to place at least one window 11 on a partially assembled motor vehicle body 2,3,4 and using the same or a further robotic cell C1 or C2 to place one or more exterior closing panels 12 on the partially assembled motor vehicle body. The method is particularly useful when placing pre-painted polymeric roof panels 12 in position as manual handling thereof is minimised and the risk of handling damage is thereby reduced. An adhesive bead may be applied to the roof panel 12 by the nozzle 9 of the robotic arm 8 before the roof is placed in position.
Patent GB-2315907-A (GB)
Title: High density compact disc
Inventor: LEE YONG-JAE
IPC: G11B7/007
Filed: 1996-07-31
Abstract: A high density compact disc has tracks for recording large amounts of information reproducible for a long time. In order to increase the track density, a recording surface on a substrate is divided into grooves 11 and lands 12 and pits 13 representing information signals are formed on both the grooves 11 and the lands 12. The grooves 11 have an optimized predetermined depth in the range * small Greek lambda */7* small Greek eta * to * small Greek lambda */6* small Greek eta *, where * small Greek lambda * is the wavelength of light and * small Greek eta * is the refractive index of a disc substrate 10. This reduces crosstalk caused by pits 13 of an adjacent groove 11 or land 12 during reproduction. The grooves and lands may be replaced by a single spiral groove and land. The present invention enhances the practicality of the compact disc as a medium for preserving large amounts of image information.
Patent GB-2305815-A (GB)
Title: Telephone number portability
Inventor: BARNES STEPHEN DEAN
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 1996-09-26
Abstract: Improved system for providing telephone number portability within a structurally distributed telephone system by means of a dynamic database for storing new routing information corresponding to a ported telephone number; switching means for accessing said dynamic database every time said ported telephone number is processed by said switching means; and means for replacing least used new routing information by routing information corresponding to a newly processed ported number.
Patent GB-2303170-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to security door locks
Inventor: CHAN MICHAEL PING PUI
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 1996-04-01
Abstract: A door controller (10) incorporates a processor (20) having an external memory (26) and responsive to a real time clock (24). The door controller (10) controls a mechanical door lock (12) of a door (40) controlling an entrance (19). A person requiring access through the entrance (19) inserts a IC card (16) carrying identification information into an IC card reader (15) incorporated within the controller. If the identification information is satisfactory and/or if a code input by the person by way of a keypad (11) is validated, the processor (20) will cause a door control (22) to open the door lock (12). Movement of the person through the entrance (19) and subsequent closing of the door (40) is monitored by an infrared detector (14).
Patent GB-2303811-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing glass substrate for magnetic disk
Inventor: MANNAMI KAZUO
IPC: G11B5/84
Filed: 1996-03-29
Abstract: A method of manufacturing glass substrates for magnetic disks, in which abrasive particles and metal particles deposited on the surface of a glass substrate in a lapping step are prevented from being carried to a subsequent polishing step to protect the substrate from scratches in the polishing step. A main surface of a glass substrate for a magnetic disk is lapped, the resultant surface is etched to a depth of 0.1 m - 3 m, and the etched surface is polished.
Patent GB-2313865-A (GB)
Title: A method for facilitating the removal of unwanted matter
Inventor: SAX KEVIN LESLIE
IPC: E01H1/12
Filed: 1996-12-30
Abstract: A method for facilitating the removal of unwanted matter comprises directing a fine fluid spray at high pressure against said matter, the fluid including a first constituent designed to freeze the matter together with any one or more of the following additional constituents:   a) a second constituent designed to crystallise the matter; b) a third constituent designed to disinfect the matter; c) a fourth constituent designed to act as a deodorant; d) a fifth constituent designed to act as a perfume.
Patent GB-2321066-A (GB)
Title: Fishing line threading device
Inventor: SOUTHIN JAMES EDWARD
IPC: A01K97/00
Filed: 1997-01-14
Abstract: The threading device (10) has a handle portion (15) which will readily pass through a ring of a fishing rod followed by an eye (16) through which fishing line (20) is threaded. Eye (16) will compress to follow handle (15) through the ring. In the preferred construction the device is made from a single piece of spring wire bent upon itself at (11) and twisted together to form a rear end portion (12) and again at (14) to form the core of the handle (15). Between the twisted portions the two halves of wire cross one another to form eyes (16) and (17), the smaller eye (17) serving as a spring which will absorb stress as eye (16) is compressed and will assist in returning eye 16 to its unstressed shape.
Patent GB-2309601-A (GB)
Title: Phase-locked loop circuit
Inventor: ISHII KATSUHIRO
IPC: H03L7/22
Filed: 1997-01-27
Abstract: A PLL circuit has a feedback loop including a plurality of feedback circuits in parallel and a combining circuit 203 e.g. an OR circuit. The inclusion of a plurality of feedback circuits in parallel enables the PLL to stay in lock even if the output of one or more feedback circuits is corrupted by noise and has a pulse missing. One of the feedback circuits may include a switch which is normally open and is closed in the event that the other feedback circuits are affected by noise. The feedback circuits may include prescalers on their own or in association with an input buffer amplifier. The amplifiers for different feedback circuits may be arranged to have different gain. The PLL circuit may be used in a radio mobile communication device.
Patent GB-2322878-A (GB)
Title: Post top assembly
Inventor: WILLIAMS IVAN PATRICK
IPC: E04H17/00
Filed: 1997-03-08
Abstract: A top assembly (10) for a post comprises a carrier (14) having a cylindrical or polygonal body part adapted to receive a radially extending beam support bracket (20) at a multiplicity of radial locations (defined by slots 28, 34) and a base (15) adapted to be received on top of a non - cylindrical post. A finial (18) may also be provided.
Patent GB-2309688-A (GB)
Title: Storage Unit
Inventor: WOOLNOUGH ANDREW CHARLES
IPC: A47F1/02
Filed: 1997-04-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a storage unit (10) having a gravity feed shelf (25) in its hollow interior, defining two chambers accessible via first (20) and second (21) apertures. The first aperture (20) is closable by means of a pivotable door (22) that in its closed position is recessed within the container. The door (22) includes sector-shaped guide members (22b,22c) extending rearwardly therefrom so that on pivoting of door (22) to its open position the door and the sector-shaped members define a guide chute for filling of the storage unit. A hollow receptacle (31) lies forwardly of door (22) to prevent access thereto and may be filed with product or other advertising material for display purposes. Preferably the second opening is also covered by a second, hinged closure 23 allowing access to the product e.g. sweets. Preferably the unit forms part of a bank of such units e.g. a "pick'n'mix" display.
Patent GB-2314741-A (GB)
Title: Cryptography in client/server networks
Inventor: FUNABE CHIEKO
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 1997-05-08
Abstract: An encryption apparatus enables cryptocommunications by using existing network equipment not having an encryption function such as a server, a client, or a router. An encryption apparatus is connected to a section between a terminal and a network, data from the terminal is encrypted and sent to the network, data from the network is decrypted and sent to the terminal, and a connection control frame between the terminal and the network is not encrypted.
Patent GB-2313335-A (GB)
Title: Device for confirming opening of welding gun
Inventor: KUSUMEGI KENJI
IPC: B23K11/24
Filed: 1997-05-20
Abstract: A device (100) for confirming an open state of a welding gun (10) having a reciprocating mechanism (14) or moving a movable electrode (12) into and out of contact with a workpiece (W) has a resiliently loaded pin feeler (102) mounted on an end of a cylinder (16) of the reciprocating mechanism (14) for contact by a piston (24) movably disposed in the cylinder (16). The device (100) also has a housing (110) accommodating the biasing means (108), and a proximity switch (104) fixedly mounted in the housing (110) to detect movement of the pin and hence confirm the open state of the welding gun.
Patent GB-2326413-A (GB)
Title: Screening apoptosis inhibitors using the BAX gene
Inventor: CHAUDHURI DR BHABATOSH
IPC: C12Q1/6897
Filed: 1997-06-20
Abstract: A method of screening cDNA encoding putative apoptosis inhibitors in yeast cells expressing the pro-apoptotic BAX gene is described. Saccharomyces cerevisiae are transformed with vectors containing the BAX gene and a promoter, and candidate cDNA's. BAX gene expression is induced by exposing the cells to a substance which activates the promoter. cDNA is recovered from those cells which do not display apoptosis and introduced into a mammalian cell, for example COS cells, which are then challenged with a proapoptotic protein. Those cells which do not exhibit apoptosis confirm the inhibitory capacity of the cDNA. The restoration of cell growth in yeast expressing BAX genes by Bcl-2 and Bcl-xL is described. The BAX-delta gene lacks the region coding for a C-terminal membrane anchor. Bax-delta expressing cells can be recovered by transfection with a human cerebellum cDNA library but not by Bcl-2 or Bcl-xL.
Patent GB-2314256-A (GB)
Title: Storage unit with sliding shelf
Inventor: SUTHERLAND JOHN MEARNS
IPC: A47B46/00
Filed: 1997-06-23
Abstract: A storage cabinet, eg kitchen unit 30, with a hinged door 6 is provided with a shelf 9 which can be pulled forward on a sliding runner, when the door is open, by way of an upstanding handle 14. This shelf may be the lowest in the unit and can be provided with upstanding sides and back to retain goods placed on the shelf.
Patent GB-2323063-A (GB)
Title: Foam-filled caps for sealing inkjet printheads
Inventor: DEROOS STEPHEN M
IPC: B41J2/165
Filed: 1997-10-29
Abstract: A foam-filled cap (200) sealing ink-ejecting nozzles of an inkjet printhead in a printing mechanism has a two-layer structure, with an outer skin layer (215) of an elastomer, and a second foam core layer (220) inside the skin. The skin defines a sealing lip that surrounds the nozzles when the cap (200) is in a sealing position to avoid unnecessary drying of the ink. The skin has an interior surface (216) that defines a cavity under the sealing lip. The foam core (220), located within the cavity, may be formed by expanding a foam preform or by injecting raw foam into the cavity. An insert (260) may be molded into the cap structure (200) for use in mounting the cap in the printing mechanism. An optional backing layer molded to the structure is used to attach a vent basin to the cap. A method of constructing this cap, and a printing mechanism having this cap, are also described.
Patent GB-2338046-A (GB)
Title: Ratchet tensioner
Inventor: SUZUKI TADASU
IPC: F16H7/08
Filed: 1998-08-10
Abstract: A ratchet tensioner 1 for tensioning a chain or belt and comprising a spring-urged plunger 5 having rack teeth T, has a first prong 6 engageable with one of rack teeth T at a position displaced from the axis O of a shaft 3 pivotally supporting the ratchet 1 toward the free end of the plunger 5, and a second prong 7 receivable between two adjacent ones of the teeth T at a position located on a perpendicular N from the axis O of the ratchet shaft 3 to an axis of the plunger 5 when the first prong 6 is in mesh with the one tooth T. A projecting length S2 of the second prong 7, which is measured from the axis O of the shaft 3 to the top of the second prong 7 in a direction parallel to the perpendicular N, is made smaller than a corresponding projecting length S1 of the first prong 6 at least by a given manufacturing tolerance of the projecting lengths.
Patent GB-2344184-A (GB)
Title: Testing integrated circuits
Inventor: FREMROT PER
IPC: G06F11/267
Filed: 1998-11-26
Abstract: There is disclosed an integrated circuit which allows for ease of testing thereof, and a method of such testing. The integrated circuit includes a linear shift register 12 without feedback, which converts signals on a bus into a serial bitstream. The integrated circuit has an output pin connected to the linear shift register to receive the serial bitstream thereon. The method of testing the chip includes supplying test inputs to the chip, reading the serial bitstream data during the test from an output pin of the integrated circuit, and comparing the output data in a test device with an expected bitstream. This has the advantage that the signals on the bus under investigation can be monitored continually throughout the test. In the event that a fault is discovered, the test can be terminated much more quickly than when using a device which requires the test to be completed before any data can be read out.
Patent GB-2333978-A (GB)
Title: Extracting magnetically susceptible materials from a fluid using travelling fields
Inventor: MCNAMARA PAUL DESMOND
IPC: B03C1/28
Filed: 1998-12-09
Abstract: An apparatus for removing magnetically susceptible materials from a fluid comprises a housing (1) fabricated of one or more non-magnetic materials, and having inlet means (2) for introducing the fluid into the housing (1), separating means comprising a plurality of magnets (8,13) placed in proximity to the housing (1) which, in use, are operated sequentially to cause at least some of the magnetically susceptible material to migrate to and along the periphery of the housing (1) to a chosen position 4 of the housing (1). Outlet means (3) discharges fluid from which at least some of the magnetically susceptible material has been separate, and outlet 5 discharges separated material. The housing may comprise a tank, tube (1) or channel, and may be fabricated from non-magnetic stainless steel. The magnets (8,13) may be movable permanent magnets or may be electromagnets activated by the supply of an electric current thereto.
Patent GB-2345092-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic levitation and centralisation of a gas turbine rotor
Inventor: HAM DAVID MALCOLM
IPC: F04D29/04
Filed: 1998-12-24
Abstract: A gas turbine engine has a rotor supported by a plurality of wire wound stators 34 arranged in a circular array. When the stators 34 are electrically energised, they exert Maxwell type magnetic forces on a magnetically permeable ring 18 joining the tips of blades 21 in compressor stage 16, lifting it into a position on a common axis with the engine. Between the ring 18 and pole pieces 32 is a radial gap. Sensors 33 generate signals in response to the magnitude of the radial gap associated with each sensor. A power source controller receives the signals and causes current to vary through the stators to generate sufficient magnetism to maintain the radial gap equal around the stage 16. This magnetic support arrangement obviates the need for rolling element bearing and associated oil lubrication systems.
Patent GB-2351001-A (GB)
Title: Animal feeding apparatus
Inventor: HOLLIDAY TREVOR ANTHONY
IPC: A01K5/01
Filed: 1999-05-15
Abstract: Animal feeding apparatus 10 comprises a first member 12 in the form of a mesh defining a plurality of apertures. Bias arrangements 14 urge feedstuffs 16 toward the mesh 12 to be accessible to an animal through the apertures in the mesh 12. Thus, food removed through the apertures by a feeding animal is replenished by action of the bias means 14. The bias means 14 may be resilient, as shown, incorporating springs 32. Alternatively, a counter-weight mechanism could be used. A variety of mesh sizes may be used. A catch 34 retains tray 28 in its lowermost position whilst the apparatus 10 is being filled. The filling takes place by lifting mesh 12 on hinges, catch 24 holding it closed in use.
Patent GB-2350911-A (GB)
Title: Form data files generator
Inventor: RENSHAW DAVID SEAGER
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 1999-06-10
Abstract: The invention provides a method, system and computer program product for creating a form definition data file 640 using a visual programming development environment on a computer system. The data file is for interpretation by a dialogue management system and is XML-based markup. A graphical program representation 645 of the data file is created in the development environment and is then compiled and executed 660 in order to generate the data file 640. The program itself is built by linking a main Java bean component and a plurality of Java bean sub-components, all containing characteristic data file information. On running the executable, the main Java bean outputs its respective data file information into the data file and does this by creating a file output stream and writing its respective data file information to that output stream. This action also causes the next and subsequent java bean components to output their respective data file information into the data file.
Patent GB-2342627-A (GB)
Title: An adjustable spoiler
Inventor: CAIE RICHARD
IPC: B62D35/00
Filed: 1999-10-04
Abstract: A spoiler flap (10) consists of two sections (10L, 10R) which are independently attached at a leading edge (4) to a pivot point (5) on a vehicle roof (1). Each of the spoiler portions (10L, 10R) is respectively connected to separate pistons (12L, 12R) which are operable to raise and lower the spoiler portions (10L, 10R) independently of each other so that each of the spoiler portions (10L, 10R) can apply a different force to the vehicle roof.
Patent GB-2346717-A (GB)
Title: Object and method for representing hierarchical data on a computer
Inventor: MALACINSKI ANDREI S
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 1999-11-09
Abstract: Graphical user interface (GUI) objects and associated methods and computer program products are provided for representing and manipulating a set of hierarchical data on a computer display device. These composite graphical user interfaces include a display window which is disposed on a computer display device, a tree view display 64 which is disposed within the display window (13, fig 4b), and a tree view control panel 68 disposed within the display window adjacent the tree view display which includes a plurality of user selectable indicia (84, 86, 88, 90) that select a corresponding one of a plurality of functions which modify the tree view display. The plurality of user selectable indicia are selectable from a predefined set of user selectable indicia, thereby allowing an application developer or user to customize the control functions made available on the tree view control panel. In these composite graphical user interfaces, the tree view display depicts the set of hierarchical data in a tree representation having a root level 100 and at least one lower level 92, and each level of the tree representation includes at least one branch containing a portion of the set of hierarchical data. The tree view display and the tree view control panel are disposed within the display window so as to appear to the user as a single integrated graphical user interface. The control panel may include a tool bar with a plurality of buttons. The functions which are associated with these buttons modify the tree view display by for example, changing the colour/font of a select level or expanding/collapsing the tree view.
Patent GB-2345502-A (GB)
Title: A well logging tool for simultaneous transportation and logging of data
Inventor: MILNE ALEX WATSON
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 1999-11-26
Abstract: A well logging method and apparatus 10 which enables well logging to be conducted at the same time as allowing the passage of fluid mud through or past the tool via entry/exit ports 120 and 122. Well control is achievable by increasing the fluid pressure in the well to activate the valve system 130 to allow the passage of fluid through the ports. The well can therefore be logged continuously whilst the gas/oil within the well is kept under control.
Patent GB-2357705-A (GB)
Title: Three- dimensional puzzle
Inventor: ANDERSON STEPHEN
IPC: A63F9/08
Filed: 1999-12-01
Abstract: A three-dimensional puzzle (fig 1) comprises a tracked inner core 2, and a number of movable connected external pieces 1 that have a recognisable display of colours, icons and/or patterns on the external surface (fig 5, 9) of the moving pieces 1. The puzzle may be of a hand held size, and the movement of the external pieces 1 may be facilitated by a system of grooved tracks 2 into which the external pieces 1 are connected by a protruding stem (fig 2, 3), whose end can be fashioned so that it fits into the grooved tracks (fig 3, 5) on the inner core, allowing the external moving pieces 1 to be permanently attached yet capable of moving around the inner core. The external movable pieces 1 can be moved around the grooved tracks of the inner core 2 to allow the correct alignment of the colours and or patterns on the external surface (fig 5, 9). The course of the grooved tracks (fig 5, 9) over the inner core may be altered so that the difficulty of the puzzle can be increased or decreased. The puzzle could be made from tough yet resilient material such as a plastic, and the external display (fig 5, 9) would preferably be attached by the use of transfers or paints.
Patent GB-2350394-A (GB)
Title: An end cap for an open pipe or scaffold tube
Inventor: CUBBISON JOHN
IPC: E04G5/00
Filed: 1999-12-14
Abstract: An end cap (10) comprises a tubular portion (11), and a plugging member (13) for insertion into the open end of a pipe or scaffold tube. Optionally, a flange (12) is connected to the tubular portion. The tubular portion may be tapered may include ribs (Figure 3, ref. 21, 22, 23) extending either circumferentially or longitudinally on its outer surface and can be moulded from a plastic material, specifically HDPE, as a one piece component. A foam bung (Figure 2, ref 16) may be pushed into the tubular portion.