baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2468661-A (GB)
Title: A court for a table-top squash game
Inventor: STONE ALAN BERNARD
IPC: A63F7/00
Filed: 2009-03-17
Abstract: A table-top court for a squash-like game played in a two-dimensional horizontal plane, during which the playing piece is intended to remain in contact with the court's floor, comprises a floor 1, side-walls 2, 3 and far wall 4. Players (not shown) at an open end of the court alternately strike a playing piece (16, fig. 5), e.g. using strikers 17, 18, so that it rebounds from the walls 2, 3, 4, and a deflector 5 deflects the playing piece into a recessed channel 6 when it has been missed by the players. The walls are inclined so as to overhang the table (see fig. 13) and reduce the likelihood of the playing piece leaving the court. A front edge 15 of the channel 6 may stabilise the court against the edge of a supporting table (T, fig. 2). A screen 11, 12, 13, 19 may be included to prevent flight of the playing piece above the walls, and the screen may fold down to facilitate the court's storage, and/or create a receptacle for accessories. The score may be recorded on a sliding-bead mechanism 14. A self-assembly version of the court may be easily dismantled, stored and re-assembled without the use of tools. In one embodiment the playing piece comprises a ball. In an alternative embodiment (not shown) the court comprises an apertured surface through which air is forced by a pump to generate an air cushion, and the playing piece is a disc which floats on the air cushion.
Patent GB-2456446-A (GB)
Title: Spatial reformatting of multi-channel audio content
Inventor: WALSH MARTIN
IPC: H04S1/00
Filed: 2007-10-11
Abstract: A method and device are described to process an event on an audio rendering device. The method may comprise rendering a first audio stream via at least a first audio signal in a first audio playback channel and a second audio signal in a second audio playback channel and monitoring occurrence of the event with an associated second audio stream. Upon occurrence of the event, the first audio signal may be panned to the second audio playback channel, the first audio signal being mixed with the second audio signal in the second audio playback channel. The second audio stream is then rendered via the first audio playback channel.
Patent GB-2459771-A (GB)
Title: Fuel Nozzle with First and Second Fuel Circuits
Inventor: CAPLES MARK A
IPC: F02C7/22
Filed: 2009-05-05
Abstract: A fuel nozzle/injector 100 has a nozzle body 104 which includes an on-axis air circuit 116, a fuel swirler 118 outboard of the inner air circuit, and first and second fuel circuits which conduct fuel from a first and second fuel source via conduits 110, 112. The nozzle can have an elongated feed arm 106, and the fuel circuitry includes the first fuel circuit configured to deliver fuel to the fuel swirler for start-up, and the second fuel circuit from which fuel is supplied to the fuel swirler after start-up. The fuel injector/nozzle can be of the air-blast type, and thus includes a prefilmer. Supply of fuel through either the first or the second fuel circuit can be determined by compressor pressure, with compressor pressure below a predetermined threshold permitting fuel supply via the first fuel circuit, and compressor pressure above a predetermine threshold permitting fuel supply via the second fuel circuit. A check valve 108 may also be included to allow fuel to flow in the second fuel conduit when fuel pressure exceeds a predetermined threshold pressure. The nozzle body has a fuel outlet, and fuel may pass en-route to the outlet (124 fig 6) via a metering slot (128 fig 6). The metering slot may be angled between 30 degrees and 60 degrees with respect to the central axis.
Patent GB-2463547-A (GB)
Title: Dry wipe boards
Inventor: LEWIN CHARLENE
IPC: B43L1/00
Filed: 2009-07-02
Abstract: A dry uipe board system comprises a display board having a major surface and one or more writing implements, in which the major surface is tinted, the tint selected being yellow, orange, rose, pink, purple, blue aqua, mint green and lime green and the dry wipe instrument being black or blue in colour. The system finds use with those suffering from dyslexia or autism.
Patent GB-2461796-A (GB)
Title: Protective cover with air chambers protecting corners of a portable device
Inventor: LIN CHIN-SHENG
IPC: B65D81/05
Filed: 2009-07-08
Abstract: A protection cover is used for sleeving over a portable product 20 (eg a mobile phone) so as to help protect the product from being scratched. The protection cover includes a shock-absorbing structure for shielding and concealing a corner of the portable product. The shock-absorbing structure 32 is formed with an air chamber 50 bulging outwardly from the corner of the portable product. The shock-absorbing structure further has an inner region that defines an opening for access into the air chamber and that abuts tightly and sealingly against the corner 22 of the portable product so as to convert the air chamber into an air-trapped chamber when the protection cover is sleeved over the portable product. The cover may be made of silicone and may include an exposure aperture for exposing a connection port of the portable product to permit connection with an external connector.
Patent GB-2461211-A (GB)
Title: Holder for fastening a motor vehicle module
Inventor: GREB THILO-STEFAN
IPC: B60L50/64
Filed: 2008-04-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a holder (1) for fastening a motor vehicle module (5) to a motor vehicle. Said holder (1) comprises a fastening section (4) which allows the module to be fastened to the motor vehicle as well as a support section (3) that extends at an angle from the fastening section (4) in order to place the module thereon. The support section a) has a receptacle (7) into which a peg (6) of the module can be inserted in a vertical direction (z), b) while said peg can be longitudinally moved in a predefined direction (x) in the inserted state in the receptacle. Furthermore, the fastening section c) encompasses a receptacle (8) for introducing a bracket (9) of the module in said direction (x) while d) encompassing a projection (10) which is designed to form a positive connection with a securing block (11) associated with the module.
Patent GB-2475036-A (GB)
Title: A wasp repellent device
Inventor: PIDDOCKE RICHARD
IPC: A01M29/06
Filed: 2009-10-28
Abstract: A wasp repellent device comprising a bag having first and second ends and a side wall extending therebetween. The first end defines a mouth 6 and the second end is closed 8. A suspension member 9 is connected to the second end. A frame 11 is provided within the bag which can be arranged in extended and collapsed configurations. The frame is adapted to support the bag in an operative shape when in the extended configuration. The frame is preferably a spiral when in an extended configuration and substantially planar with in a collapsed configuration. The device may be impregnated with citronella.
Patent GB-637448-A (GB)
Title: An improved process for the manufacture of composite photographic or cinematographic pictures
IPC: G03B15/08
Filed: 1947-04-15
Abstract: 637,448. Composite photographs. DENHAM LABORATORIES, Ltd., and HARCOURT, W. M. April 15, 1947, No. 10011. Drawings to Specification. [Class 98 (ii)] A process for producing composite photographs or kinematograph pictures comprises separately illuminating (a) the foreground objects and (b) a plain, preferably blue, background, receiving the composite beam from foreground objects and background in a camera provided with a beam-splitting device so that optical images, each including both foreground objects and background, are focused on two separate films of appropriately different sensitivities presented simultaneously at two separate gates, the main film recording a correctly exposed negative picture of the foreground objects against an opaque background, and the other film being sensitive to light (e.g. blue light) received from the background and recording an opague background with clear film for the objects, this result being secured at least in part by the use of such an illumination for the background as will lead to correct exposure on the background film in .respect of the background and at the same time a gross under-exposure on that film in respect of the objects. The foreground objects are illuminated by light at 100 foot-candles intensity and photographed in front of a plain background, coated with a mixture of 50 per cent cobalt blue and 50 per cent white and illuminated with white light at 300-500 foot-candles intensity, by a camera with a beam-splitting device dividing the light to form images on two photographic films presented simultaneously at two gates. One film (A) is yellow-sensitive (e.g. panchromatic) and records a correctly-exposed negative image of the objects on an opaque background. The other film (B) is a highcontrast blue-sensitive film, and records an image of the objects so under-exposed as to provide, on development, substantially clear film on a correctly-exposed background image. To enhance the contrast the objects may be illuminated with yellow light, or a blue filter may be placed before film B. Alternatively, film A may be a multilayer film for colour printing; as such film is of slower speed than panchromatic film, equal intensity of illumination of foreground objects and background will lead to correctly-exposed image of the objects on film A and an under-exposed image thereof on film B. After development, film B is printed to provide a film C bearing a silhouette of the foreground objects on a clear background. Film C is then printed in register with a film bearing a desired background negative on to a sensitive film which is then exposed under film A and developed, providing an image of the foreground objects against the desired background. The final image may be made positive or negative by varying the procedure. U.S.A. Specification 1,982,211 is referred to.
Patent GB-1107254-A (GB)
Title: Flexible sheet cleaners
IPC: A47L13/16
Filed: 1964-03-10
Abstract: Flexible cleaners comprise fabric coated on both sides with a layer of particles of foamed natural or synthetic rubber bonded to the fabric by natural or synthetic rubber, the coated surfaces thus being formed with numerous protruberances.  The fabric may be towelling. The coatings may comprise latex foam crumb or sponge rubber crumb embedded in a continuous layer of latex applied by spreading rollers. Pigments, spreading agents, abrasive powder may be added to the coating mixture.
Patent GB-1004432-A (GB)
Title: Perforating apparatus
IPC: G06K1/02
Filed: 1961-09-13
Abstract: 1,004,432. Selective punching machines. CUMMINS-CHICAGO CORPORATION. Sept. 13, 1961 [Sept.14, 1960], No. 10029/65. Divided out of 1,004,431. Drawings to Specification. Heading B4B. The subject-matter of this Specification is substantially the same as that described in Specification 1,004,431, but the claims are concerned with clearing mechanism for automatically returning all the driven blocking interposers to a non-blocking position subsequent to a perforating operation, together with means for rendering the clearing mechanism inoperative should it be desired to perforate the same coded indicia in successive documents.
Patent GB-1101872-A (GB)
Title: Golf club carrier
IPC: A63B55/20
Filed: 1965-03-09
Abstract: A golf club carrier comprises individual club-receiving tubes located in seatings in upper and lower support members, and is adapted for releasable attachment to either a wheeled trolley, or to a shoulder strap.  The upper support member is provided with holders for tees, a pencil, a score card, cigarettes, and with a ball holder and dispenser means for storing and individually dispensing a plurality of golf balls, whilst the upper and lower support members together are provided with means for locating an umbrella thereon, and also a bag for other accessories located between the club-receiving tubes.
Patent GB-1261981-A (GB)
Title: 4-oxa- and 4-oxa-a-homo-steroids
IPC: C07J73/00
Filed: 1969-02-25
Abstract: 1,261,981. 4-Oxa- and 4-oxa-A-homosteroids. E. R. SQUIBB & SONS Inc. 25 Feb., 1969 [5 March, 1968], No. 10071/69. Heading C2C. The invention comprises compounds of the formulµ wherein R is H or Me, Acyl is a hydrocarbon carboxylic acyl radical of less than twelve carbon atoms, and the wavy lines denote either the α- or #-configuration. The compounds of Formula II are prepared by treating 17α- acyloxy-progesterones or -19-norprogesterones with organic peracids, and are converted into the compounds of Formula III by heating (preferably to 170-200 C.) or by treatment with an acid or base.  The compounds of Formula III are stated to possess anti-estrogenic activity and may be made up with carriers into pharmaceutical or veterinary compositions for oral or parenteral administration.
Patent GB-699199-A (GB)
Title: Method for production of contact spring sets for electromagnetic relays or switches having insulated and supported contact springs
IPC: H01H11/04
Filed: 1951-04-30
Abstract: 699,199. Electromagnetic relays ; contacts. TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET L. M. ERICSSON. April 30, 1951 [May 5, 1950 ; March 20, 1951], No. 10086/51. Class 38 (v) [Also in Group V] Contact spring sets for relays are produced by inserting the contact springs before assembly in a moulding tool which moulds an insulating envelope 10 round each contact spring. The contact springs can then be piled directly on each other and secured together by screws 23. The moulding tool has three pegs adapted to form the three holes 25, 26 in each envelope, and the corresponding holes 15, 16 in each contact spring 11, are slightly larger so that they are coated on the inside with the moulding material. Four pins on each side of the moulding tool also engage the two sides of the spring 11 to prevent it bending during the moulding operation, these pins producing holes 24 in the envelope. The moulding tool also produces protuberances 27 and recesses 28 which interengage when the pile-up is assembled. The moulding compound may be a polystyrene plastic. The contact springs 11 are themselves produced by punching spaces from a band 110, Fig. 4, fed past a machine. A number of thern may be left temporarily connected by parts 114 and in this condition be inserted in the moulding tool where each receives its insulating envelope 115. The parts 114 and other connections at the top are then cut away. A thin layer of compound may then join adjacent envelopes. Several such groups of springs may then be assembled on top of each other and the unnecessarily insulation later removed. After assembly, the envelopes may be sprayed with benzol or other solvent to join them together or pasting means may be applied to the surfaces before they are pressed together. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 586,286 and 586,308.
Patent GB-179058-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in devices for removing water of condensation from internally steam heated vessels
IPC: F01B25/00
Filed: 1921-04-06
Abstract: 179,058. Kingsley, R. B. April 6, 1921. Cylinders, hollow. - Water of condensation is removed from an internally steam-heated vessel, such as a drying-cylinder, by means moving through the water and operated by impact with it whereby an outlet valve is actuated to permit the automatic escape of the water without loss of steam. As shown, the radial outlet pipe 14 of a steam cylinder leads to the trunnion by an elbow pipe 15, and is provided at its outer end with an arcuate foot 17 bearing against the cylinder wall, and with an opening 18 in its side. This opening is normally closed by a gate valve 19 pivoted at the point 20 and connected by levers 22, 23, 25 to a blade 26 which tends to be held at a fixed distance in front of the nozzle 16 terminating the pipe 14 by a spring 30 secured to a goose neck 29 projecting from the nozzle. When the blade in its rotation receives the impact of the condensation water, it is deflected and opens the valve 19 through the lever system. The extent of motion of the lever 23 is limited in both sections by adjustable screws 31, 34.
Patent GB-493469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the production of pigments for protection against rust and preservation of wood
IPC: C09C1/04
Filed: 1937-04-09
Abstract: Rust-protecting pigments are obtained by subjecting a mixture of zinc with one or more of the metals lead, antimony, or aluminium to oxidation at a high temperature by energetically supplying air or oxygen with or without the addition of other oxidizing agents. Binary or tertiary alloys may be used as initial materials, and components difficult to alloy may be added in liquid or solid form during the oxidation process.  In general, oxidation is started in a furnace or oven using a thin layer of strongly agitated molten material and completed in an oxidizing chamber maintained at a higher temperature into which the partially oxidized particles are carried by a stream of oxidizing gas.  Examples relate to the production of zinc plumbate from a lead-zinc alloy at 380-450 DEG  C., of zinc antimonate from a fuzed mixture of zinc and antimony at 400-480 DEG C., of zinc aluminate from a mixture of zinc and aluminium at temperatures above 600 DEG  C., of basic lead antimonate and zinc antimonate from an alloy of lead, antimony, and zinc at 350-460 DEG C., of basic lead antimonate and zinc plumbate from a fuzed mixture of lead, antimony, and zinc, and of zinc antimonate and zinc aluminate from a fuzed mixture of zinc, antimony, and aluminium at 500-600 DEG  C.
Patent GB-1391452-A (GB)
Title: Method and circuit arrangement for amplitude correction of a video signal obtained by line scanning
IPC: H04N5/14
Filed: 1971-04-21
Abstract: 1391452 Video signal correction IMAGE ANALYSING COMPUTERS Ltd 11 April 1972 [21 April 1971] 10325/71 Heading H4F To correct variations in the amplitude of a video signal produced by a television camera or flying spot scanner, e.g. due to glare or other unwanted reflections, a reference voltage V1, Figs. 1 and 2, equal to the theoretical voltage level of the video signal V corresponding to a particular grey level (e.g. black), in the scanned image is compared in differential amplifier 38<SP>1</SP> with the voltage level V2 of the video signal produced by scanning the particular grey level (e.g. a black strip), in the scanned image after the video signal has been amplified 66 and has its theoretical peak white value clamped 69, and the difference voltage is stored on capacitor 44 and used as the gain control signal for amplifier 66, switch 42 being closed during the period T1-T2. A pulse VW corresponding to the theoretical peak white value may be inserted during flyback periods by gate 72. The amplitude corresponding to the particular grey in the corrected video signal is thus equal to the reference voltage. Instead of using a black strip to derive voltage V2, black (grey) regions at the corners of the raster scan may be employed, the video signal being appropriately gated and averaged to derive the voltage V2, Figs. 3 and 4, not shown.
Patent GB-1429342-A (GB)
Title: Wheel and belt continuous casting machine
IPC: B22D11/06
Filed: 1973-03-02
Abstract: 1429342 Continuous casting HAZELETT STRIP-CASTING CORP 2 March 1973 [2 March 1972] 10378/73 Heading B3F The wheel of a wheel-and-belt casting machine has a removable rim 60, Fig. 7, e.g. of mild steel 0À025-0À075 inch thick, to the inner surface of which is applied liquid coolant, and removable side members 61, 62 (of forged steel) encircling the rim between the rim and the belt 24 for defining the mould cavity. The belt 24 is of similar material and thickness to the rim and both may be coated on their faces which contact the metal M, e.g. Al, Cu or (stainless) steel, to slow down the cooling rate. The side members 61, 62 are rings and may be moved apart to adjust the casting width or replaced to adjust its thickness. They may be solid and slotted at their outer edges for flexibility or may each be formed by a number of curved blocks strung on a strap or cable. The wheel rim 60, like the side rings 61, 62, is slightly oversize and "floats", in the case of the rim this is with regard to flanges 58, 59 of the wheel which extend from its hub (120). The edges of the rim 60 are guided by numbers of flexible edge clamps 64-1, 64-2 each with a mounting block 65. In one form, Fig. 17, the edge clamp has an extended and L-shaped finger 70 for greater resilience. Between the clamps and the wheel flanges 58, 59 extend a pair of resilient tubular rings 74-1, 74-2 to seal the edges of the rim 60 against leakage of coolant supplied from nozzle units 142; the rings are deflatable for removal of the rim 60 for replacement. The side rings 61, 62 of the mould are guided near the inlet E to the mould, Fig. 5, by two pairs of flanged rollers 78 and another pair of rollers (78, Figs. 13, 14, not shown) mounted with an adjustable stripper (94) for the casting (P) in the region where the belt 24 leaves the wheel. Filtered coolant is delivered through the wheel hub to a fixed header 157, Fig. 5, on which rotates a distributor with radial ducts 168 for passing the liquid through hoses 147 to nozzle means 132 each with a nozzle unit 142, Fig. 7, travelling round with the wheel and each bearing a deflector with a broadened end of which one side is a scoop 134 for diverting some of the coolant 130 applied to the inner face of the wheel rim 60 by the opposite side of the preceding deflector. The diverted liquid passes to a spiral discharge gutter 138 for direction axially out of the wheel. The coolant layer 130 may flow counter to the wheel revolution or with it. The end surfaces of the broadened ends of the deflectors converge towards the inner surface of the rim 60 so that there is deaeration of the coolant. A part-ring 170 in the fixed header 157 adjacent the wheel hub may block the access to ducts 168 in sequence as the wheel rotates, so that cooling is limited to the arc where casting occurs. Coolant 114 is also directed across the belt 24 by multiple-orifice units 112, Fig. 7. The cast metal may be rolled and coiled, or drawn.
Patent GB-216642-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to brakes for children's perambulators, and push carts, and other light road vehicles
IPC: B62B5/04
Filed: 1923-04-17
Abstract: 216,642. Taylor, J. M. April 17, 1923. Locking by positive detents.-A metal bolt d encased in rubber or similar material and housed in a casing e clamped to the axle a of a baby carriage &c. is normally pressed out by a spring g to engage the spokes of the wheel, the bolt being withdrawn by a wire encased in a flexible housing l when a control lever h conforming to the shape of the handle bar c is grasped. The lever h is connected by a pin i to a bracket portion k clamped to the handlebar c.
Patent GB-268151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to brackets and attachment clips, more particularly foruse in connection with vehicle lamps
IPC: B60Q1/04
Filed: 1926-04-21
Abstract: 268,151. Hanmer, F., and Morris, H. J. April 21, 1926. Brackets, adjusting.-A bracket, more particularly for supporting a vehicle. lamp, comprises a pair of exactly stamped or pressed steel clip members a formed at one end with inwardly bent lugs d, e, through which passes a cranked arm k, the lugs e being raised above the normal edge of the members so as to accommodate the lugs d without displacing the clip members with respect to each other. The members a are formed with a central depression b to engage a support c to which they are clamped by a bolt j. Each member a may be provided with a tongue n. The arm k is secured in position by a nut l.
Patent GB-478042-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in cabinet bedsteads
IPC: A47C17/46
Filed: 1937-04-13
Abstract: 478,042. Cabinet beds. MANTHEY, O. April 13, 1937, No. 10492. Convention date, Dec. 15, 1936. [Class 52 (ii)] In a cabinet bedstead the mattress e is mountec on the inner face of th( front panel a of the cabinet the front panel being pivot ed on an axis b at approxi mately the mid-heigh of the panel, and the top d of the cabinet is hinged to the panel a to swing through 180‹ to provide a support for the bed when in use. The length of the bed corresponds to the width of the cabinet. Stays g to limit the opening may be provided, and a side frame f.