baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2151928-A (GB)
Title: Devices for spinal fixation
Inventor: DOVE JOHN
IPC: A61F5/02
Filed: 1984-12-13
Abstract: @ A spinal fixation device (Fig. 1) of the type consisting of rod of biocompatible material (e.g. stainless steel) formed into a rigid rectangle has its shorter sides (11) bent in the same direction from the plane of the longer sides (12) to fit more closely upon the spine than the known flat rectangle, each shorter side (11) having two straight portions (13) at an angle to each other of between 90° and 110°, with a small radius curve (14) between them and small radius curves (15) at the corners formed with the longer sides (12).A fixation device (Fig. 8) for use on the spine of an infant or juvenile consists of similar rod formed into a rigid U-shape with a base portion (21) similar to the shorter sides (11) of the rectangle, i.e. bent from the plane of the sides (22) of the U, so that when the sides (22) are wired to the spine the wires can slide along the sides (22), to allow for growth of the spine whilst maintaining support therefor.
Patent GB-2153926-A (GB)
Title: Gearing assembly with integrated ferrofluid seal
Inventor: RAJ KULDIP
IPC: F16C33/76
Filed: 1985-01-09
Abstract: A bearing assembly with an integrated single-stage ferrofluid seal apparatus incorporated therein comprises a bearing assembly having an inner and outer race 26, 28 to define a raceway, a plurality of rolling elements 30 retained within the raceway to permit rotation of the inner and outer races relative to one another, and a single-stage ferrofluid seal apparatus within the raceway and adjacent one side of the roller elements. The ferrofluid seal apparatus comprises a single-pole piece 36 which extends into a close, noncontacting relationship with the surface of the inner or the outer race to define a radial gap, ferrofluid 38 in the radial gap to form a ferrofluid seal, and an annular, permanent magnet 34 secured to and adjacent the single-pole piece, the magnet having a generally L-sectional shape and being in contact with one side and one end of the pole piece to provide both a source of magnetic flux and as a magnetically insulating housing for the pole piece. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174397-A (GB)
Title: Hard contact lenses and methods of manufacture
Inventor: HOUGH DENIS ANTHONY
IPC: G02C7/04
Filed: 1985-04-18
Abstract: Hard contact lenses are made by cutting individual lenses from bulk siloxane acrylate copolymer material which has been previously treated so as to incorporate a wetting agent. The individual lenses are then placed in a partially evacuated chamber enclosed by a reactor through which gas is passed in the pressure of an electromagnetic field in order to generate in the reactor a plasma glow discharge which renders the surface of the lenses more hydrophilic. In one method the gas passed through the reactor is oxygen, and in another an inert gas such as argon is passed through the reactor, followed by oxygen.
Patent GB-2168056-A (GB)
Title: Procedure for manufacturing shaped article containing cross-linked polyolefin
Inventor: BERGSTROM CHRISTER
IPC: H01B3/44
Filed: 1985-01-04
Abstract: Procedure and means for manufacturing shaped articles containing cross-linked polyolefin from a mixture which contains 60-99% polyolefin, 0.01-10% chemically bound hydrolyzable silane and 0-5% condensing catalyst. The polyolefin mixture to be shaped contains 0.1-5% water and 0-20% water carrier agent, and that cooling the product subsequent to shaping is carried out under pressure. The means (20) comprises nozzle members (21) for pressing the shaped article of the polyolefin mixture, and members (22) for cooling the shaped article under pressure to a temperature which is below the boiling point of the water present in the mixture. The chamber (22) also includes means (24) for directing microwave radiation on the shaped article for releasing the water present in the form of crystal water in the polyolefin mixture.
Patent GB-2166520-A (GB)
Title: Suction regulator
Inventor: KURTZ ROBERT J
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 1985-08-21
Abstract: A regulator is provided for controlling the degree of suction within a chamber (1). The regulator includes a means (6) for measuring the degree of negativity within the chamber and a passageway (3) leading from the measuring means to the suction source. When the measuring means detects a degree of negativity which is greater than a predetermined value in relation to the available suction the passageway (3) is opened to atmosphere at (7) and when the degree of negativity becomes equal to or less than the predetermined value the passageway (3) is closed so as to impose the full suction of the suction source upon the chamber. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2169562-A (GB)
Title: A ceramic nib for a writing instrument
Inventor: SHIGA HIROYUKI
IPC: B43K8/06
Filed: 1985-09-25
Abstract: There is disclosed a ceramic nib for a writing instrument having an outer surface converged toward its writing point to form a tapered point (12), and at least one ink passage (14) extending along the length of the nib such that the ink passage converges along with the convergence of the outer surface of the ceramic tapered point of the nib. The passage(s) may or may not be enclosed. 
<IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173041-A (GB)
Title: High tension capacitor
Inventor: TOKURA KOICHI
IPC: H01G2/08
Filed: 1985-11-01
Abstract: In a high-tension capacitor comprising a plurality of elements (A) each of which is a rolled laminate of alternate electrodes and dielectrics, the porous dielectric layers are impregnated with synthetic resin. The capacitor elements (A) are insulated by impregnating a surrounding porous insulation material (B) with the same synthetic resin. The solid insulating matrix thus formed may be provided with a plurality of air ducts (10) for cooling. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2185173-A (GB)
Title: Anti-bird device
Inventor: SIMPSON RONALD
IPC: A01M29/32
Filed: 1986-01-09
Abstract: An anti-bird device consisting of two parts namely, a mat (as shown) which is spiked with alternatively long and short spikes cut at opposing angles which creates the required unstable surface upon which birds will not land; and a housing being a shaped channel capable of holding and securing one or more mats in position. The housing is cut to shape and measured to suit the contours of building or structure lodges etc. Once fitted the anti-bird mats are clipped into the housing to prevent birds from landing, settling or colonising these protected areas. Mats can be removed with ease from the housing so that cleaning or maintainance of the building may take place. Having completed the cleaning programme the mats can be reinstated into housing with ease.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173671-A (GB)
Title: TDM switching
Inventor: HORVATH IMRE
IPC: H04Q11/04
Filed: 1986-03-10
Abstract: A switching device for the time-division digital interconnection of information sources 2, consists of a control circuit block and a connection circuit block, wherein said control circuit block /1/ consists of a control unit provided with a memory block /3/, a transient storage unit provided with speed-matching device /4/, a control-matching circuit /5/, a transient storage unit /6/, a distributed patch panel instruction storage unit /7/, a generator of patch panel addresses /8/, a change in state sensing circuit /9/, a storage unit containing states and/or changes in state /10/,a generator of scanning addresses /11/, an intervention control circuit /12/, an instruction converter /13/, an address decoder /14/, a decoder of state addresses /15/, and an address decoder of intervention point /16/ respectively. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2189134-A (GB)
Title: Cabinet assembly
Inventor: CAMPBELL DAVID HUGH
IPC: A47B87/02
Filed: 1986-03-13
Abstract: Modular cabinets in an assembly each comprise a container portion 12 and a support portion 11, the support portion of adjacent cabinets being secured together, preferably to form a continuous support member extending through the assembly. The support portion 11, shown in plan view in Fig. 4, may comprise a flexible hollow portion 21, having cylindrical bores 22 through which connecting rods may pass, the connecting rods overlapping adjacent hollow portions 21 and being clamped thereto by a bolt across the neck portion 23, thereby providing the continuous support member. The container portions 12 are connected to the support portion 11 through the fixing holes 25 in the flanges 24. The assembly may be on wheels 14 and be provided with a floor brake 15. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173389-A (GB)
Title: Suction system for cigarette machines
Inventor: BELVEDERI BRUNO
IPC: B07B9/02
Filed: 1986-03-27
Abstract: Suction system for cigarette manufacturing machines (2) comprises a tobacco dust separating device (12) connected to the outlet of a suction unit (3) connected to a cigarette manufacturing machine (2). The suction unit (3) is provided with an inlet duct (16) which extends through a pump (21), and with a centrifugal separator (20) located parallel with the pump (21) and having a discharge (26) connected to a point on an outlet duct (19) connected to the inlet duct (16) and located downstream from the pump (21). The separating device (12) may be connected to move down one suction unit (3) and cigarette manufacturing machine (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176707-A (GB)
Title: Magnetotherapy apparatus
Inventor: RODRIGUEZ JOSE ANTONIO FERNAND
IPC: A61N2/06
Filed: 1986-04-23
Abstract: A magnetotherapy apparatus comprises a permanent magnet 1 having an elongated configuration its north and south magnetic poles being situated at the ends of its minor axis, that is, on opposite sides of its axis of elongation, so that when applied to the user's skin adjacent a blood vessel B, with the axis of elongation parallel to the direction of blood flow, the magnetic lines of force traverse the blood vessel perpendicularly to the direction of blood flow. The permanent magnet 1 is fixed to the centre of a base 2 provided with an adhesive surface 3. Paper release sheets cover the adhesive surface 3 and are removed just prior to use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2190699-A (GB)
Title: Locking aircraft transport containers
Inventor: SURIS LEONID ISAAKOVICH
IPC: E05B63/14
Filed: 1986-05-21
Abstract: A container for transportation of cargoes in aircraft comprises an enclosure (1) and locks (4 and 5) to rigidly secure a cover (3) thereon. Each lock (4 or 5) comprises co-axial guides (7, 8 or 7, 9) provided on the cover (3) and the enclosure (1), and a slidable pin (10 or 11) fitted therein. Arms (31, 32 and 33) of a crank lever (30) are adapted for contact with shaped surfaces (25, 26 or 27, 28) provided on the ends of each pin (10 or 11) facing one another such that when the locks are operated in sequence: lock 5 followed by lock 4, the lever 30 is moved by pin 10 so that arm 32 blocks return movement of pin 11 until pin 10 has been retracted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177887-A (GB)
Title: Spreading material on a surface
Inventor: VAN DER LELY ARY
IPC: A01C15/00
Filed: 1986-06-03
Abstract: An agricultural spreader comprises distribution members (11, 12) which rotate to eject material such as fertilizer. The spreader can tilt to one side or the other so as to reduce the spreading distance on one side. This facility enables the spreader to be driven on a field along the same tracks as other agricultural machinery while avoiding waste of material at the edges of fields. Other embodiments utilize braking members which are movable into the path of ejected material to reduce its kinetic energy and consequently its spreading distance.
Patent GB-2176448-A (GB)
Title: Plastic fuel tank for vehicles
Inventor: DAL PALU ATTILIO
IPC: B60K15/03
Filed: 1986-06-06
Abstract: A vehicle fuel tank (1) made of plastic material comprises at least two injection moulded half shells (3, 4) secured together in sealed manner along a connecting portion (5). Preferably a plastic outer strip 6 is moulded onto the connecting portion 5 for securing the half shells together in sealed manner. A seal may be inserted between the connecting portions. The tank is preferably made of nylon. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2325103-A (GB)
Title: Radiation source indicator
Inventor: GLASGOW JOHN ARTHUR
IPC: G01S17/06
Filed: 1986-06-23
Abstract: The position and character of a source of radiation, particularly that from a laser used for target marking, range measurement and surveillance, is established using an apparatus that forms a blurred image of a scene containing the source on a mosaic 5 of filters which have different pass bands and are separated by border areas which pass at least all the bands. A blurred circular image of the source spans at least two filters and is spanned by a border portion. The filter is viewed by a camera (not shown) and the signal therefrom is processed in a processor 9 to provide information 9A about the position and wavelength of the source. The output 19 of a detector 18, receiving radiation from a beam splitter 16, identifies the type of laser used at the source. For certain detected types, laser 24 is switched on and illuminates the scene so that the range of the source and further information about it can be derived from the reflected radiation. If a threat is perceived, a steerable laser marker 28 is turned on.
Patent GB-2183817-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchange elements
Inventor: WALKER ROBERT DOMINIC
IPC: F24S10/75
Filed: 1986-11-12
Abstract: A heat exchange element and a method of making the same in which a length of micro-bore metal tubing (3) is bonded to a thin metal absorber plate (2) of 24 to 30 gauge by a bonding mastic (5) which in the cured state retains its flexibility and has good heat transfer and adhesive properties. The surfaces (4 and 7) of the plate (2), the tubing (3), and the exposed surface of the cured mastic (5) are provided with a heat absorptive coating (8) of matt black paint. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2200409-A (GB)
Title: Fluid jet device
Inventor: KERSHAW HERBERT ARTHUR
IPC: F02K3/08
Filed: 1987-02-03
Abstract: A device for producing a jet of fluid comprises a manifold 1 (Fig. 1) for conveying air, compressed by a main, jet-type, compressor (not shown), to a heat exchanger 2 from which the heated compressed air passes to a jet pipe 5 having thrust vectoring exits 15 (Figure 2). The heat for the heat exchanger 2 is provided by the compression of air supplied by pipe 8 and which has been used previously to cool the main compressor. The cooling air is compressed by a jet pump 3 driven by main working fluid extracted via line 7. Cooling fluid exits the heat exchanger via line 12 and is returned to the main compressor. By-pass cooling fluid may be conveyed by line 13 and valve 14 into the airstream entering the main compressor. The main compressor is driven by working fluid extracted via line 10. Baffles 11 guide the compressed cooling air through the heat exchanger 2 over pipes through which the main working fluid flows. Compressor 3 can be replaced by a mechanical compressor (e.g. centrifugal) driven electrically, by an engine or by a turbine driven by air entrained by the main compressor. The use of gas turbines, gas generators, alternative forms or heat exchanger, and thrust reversal means are referred to. Jet pipe 5 may exhaust into a chamber 17 (Figure 3) and "vacuum chamber" 18 having a jacket 19 into which cooled air expands via vents 20 before being conveyed by pipe 21 back to the main air compressor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2202783-A (GB)
Title: Extruder
Inventor: WARBURTON-PITT STEVEN RONALD F
IPC: B29C48/47
Filed: 1987-03-10
Abstract: An extruder comprises at least two relatively rotatable members (1, 2) having juxtaposed generally conical portions (7, 13), drive means 41 which rotate one of the members, and a helical groove (8) in one of the members leading from an outer feed position (9) to an axial outlet position (10) at which it can exhaust through an outlet (14). More than two relatively rotatable members may supply a single outlet, to extrude a plurality of layers. The groove may also be multistart, may divide or merge, may be of varying section along its length, and may incorporate mixing elements. The included angle  phi  of the conical faces is preferably in excess of 45 DEG , 65 DEG , or 90. One or more feed scoops may be provided around the periphery of the rotatable member, and the feed of material may be continuous, or at spaced locations, around the periphery of the rotatable member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2190343-A (GB)
Title: A system for driving a caddie cart
Inventor: FUKUDA TOMIICHI
IPC: A63B55/60
Filed: 1987-05-05
Abstract: A structure for driving a caddie cart comprises a rail of substantially bottle-shaped cross-section embedded in the ground so as to be flush with the surface, on which rail a caddie cart (d). The caddie cart (d) is provided with vertical shafts (83) to which is connected a set of wheels (84, 84') adapted to rotate as they contact the inner bottom surface (94, 94') of said rail c'' and support the weight of the cart on said surface rather than on the ground surface above the rail while preventive rollers 87, 87' having flanges (97') contact the inner horizontal surfaces of the shoulders (72'') the said rail, the flanges (97') running in recesses in c'', the shoulder portions of the rail (c'') to stabilize the cart against falling sideways, the cart being driven by a motor mounted on the cart which drives the wheels in order to enable transport any articles which are placed on the cart. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206635-A (GB)
Title: Plank securing arrangement for gripping an end of a plank
Inventor: KNOWLES DAVID CHARLES
IPC: E04G7/28
Filed: 1987-07-03
Abstract: The invention provides an attachment for a plank or similar member comprising at least one securing member for attaching to a support located adjacent the end of the plank; and 'L' shaped plate 3 attached to the securing member and extending in use upwardly of the end of the plank and then above and along the plank so as to locate the plank, the 'L' shaped plate having downwardly protruding gripping members 6 for biting into the plank and carrying stirrup strips 5 passing downwardly from the free end of the 'L' shaped plate to pass, in use, one each side of the plank, and a cross-bar 7, attachable to the stirrup strips and engageable, in use, with the underside of the plank when attached to the stirrup straps upon the gripping members engaging the plank. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195905-A (GB)
Title: Amusement apparatus
Inventor: RECORD ARTHUR JOSEPH
IPC: B66B7/06
Filed: 1987-09-18
Abstract: An elevator apparatus for use in playgrounds and recreational areas, whereby individuals may raise and lower themselves whilst standing on a raisable platform, has the platform 16 mounted on a tower structure 4,6,8,10 by means of lifting tackle 28,24. The platform and tower structure are interconnected by chain yoke 18, brackets 20 and guides passing through boles 22 so that the platform will remain level whilst it is being raised and lowered. The chain yoke 18 is connected to a block and tackle mechanism 24 attached to a top cross member 26, operation of the mechanism being by chain 28. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198590-A (GB)
Title: Aerial support device
Inventor: CLARK REGINALD EDWIN JAMES
IPC: H01Q1/12
Filed: 1987-11-06
Abstract: A mounting device, for example, for the mast (29) of a television aerial, comprises a base plate (10) for attachment to a flat surface and having at least one pair of opposed parallel edges for engagement by at least one pair of gripping members (16, 17) which also embrace the mast (29). Clamping means (27) urge the gripping members (16, 17) together to grip both the base plate (10) and the mast (29) whereby the latter is securely fastened relatively to the base plate (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2199130-A (GB)
Title: Illuminating swimming pools, aquaria etc
Inventor: DUNLOP JAMES KERR
IPC: A01K63/06
Filed: 1987-11-30
Abstract: A water tank, which may be a fish tank (10) or a swimming pool, is illuminated by the use of a fibre optic cable extending from a light source to the water tank. In the case of the fish tank, the fibre optic cables may be used as light emitters themselves, to be used to illuminate internal features of the fish tank, or may be connected to separate light emitting members. In the case of the swimming pool, the fibre optic cables are conveniently connected to emitting members in the form of light defusers mounted in the walls of the swimming pool below the water level. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2204535-A (GB)
Title: Escape apparatus for ships
Inventor: WATSON CLARENCE CHARLES
IPC: B63B29/20
Filed: 1988-05-10
Abstract: A ship has fixed in directions athwartships with respect to the decks, and vertically with respect to transverse bulkhead and/or other transverse partitioning wall structures of the vessel, a multiplicity of series of elements P1-P2 each of which offers purchase for hand and foot, the said multiplicity of series of elements P1 -P2 being distributed throughout the vessel and the vessel being so constructed that the said multiplicity of series of elements P1 -P2 severally or collectively in serially ordered groups constitute, or constitute segments of, a multiplicity of routes through the vessel to the exterior thereof in directions parallel to the planes of the decks, or of the said bulkheads and/or other partitioning walls as the case may be, being routes by way of which, should the vessel keel over to a side stranded or to a capsized position, escape may be sought from various locations of the vessel by climbing hand over hand, foot over foot, from element to element along at least one said series of elements P1-P2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207050-A (GB)
Title: Parenteral drug delivery composition
Inventor: DAVIES PROFESSOR DONALD SELWYN
IPC: A61M1/28
Filed: 1988-06-20
Abstract: The composition comprises an aqueous solution of a drug and a glucose polymer mixture which includes at least 50% by weight of glucose polymers of D.P greater than 12. The composition is introduced into the peritoneal cavity. The drug is e.g. erythropoeitin or a cephalosporin.
Patent GB-2207853-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to display rails
Inventor: WYATT J P
IPC: A47F5/08
Filed: 1988-08-04
Abstract: An elongate display member 1 for supporting articles, the upper surface of the member having a recess 3 extending longitudinally and including uppermost edges 2 which define spaced-apart shoulders 5 in the display member and an elongate strip 6 mounted on the display member whereby part 7 thereof extends within the recess, another part 8 abuts said shoulders 5 and a further part 9 projects above the upper surface of the display member, the arrangement restricting upward movement of the mounted strip 6 away from the display member 1 but permitting longitudinal insertion of the strip into and withdrawal of the strip from said recess. Such as arrangement an improve scratch and scuff protection in the material of the display member by spacing hangers away therefrom. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2212645-A (GB)
Title: Reel tape fixing device
Inventor: NAKAMURA KIKUO
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 1988-11-02
Abstract: The reel tape fixing device according to this invention comprises reel tape fixing means for securing the reel tape wound on the reel frame, slide means having a flat surface which slides on a side surface of the circular reel frame, radially positioning means for retaining a position in the radial direction, projected from the slide means, and engaged in a groove formed in the reel frame in the circumferential direction thereof, guide means for guiding the radially positioning means into the groove, projected in parallel with the slide means from a position opposed to the radial positioning means, and circumferentially positioning means for retaining a position in the circumferential direction in mesh with a plurality of paws formed partially on the periphery of the reel frame on the opposite side of the groove.