baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2291837-A (GB)
Title: Structure of key switch
Inventor: TSAI JASON
IPC: H01H13/705
Filed: 1994-07-27
Abstract: A key switch which includes a rubber key body having designs on a top surface thereof, a thin, transparent layer of bonding medium covered over the top surface and designs of the rubber key body, and a lens of engineering plastics bonded to the layer of bonding medium and covered over the top surface of the key body to magnify the designs on the rubber key body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294111-A (GB)
Title: Steering column rotation sensor
Inventor: OSAJDA MARC
IPC: G01D5/34
Filed: 1994-10-08
Abstract: A rotational movement sensor arrangement for sensing rotational movement of a steering wheel column 31 within a column housing 29 includes a radiation emitter 2 for emitting radiation and a radiation detector 5 arranged to detect the emitted radiation. The emitter 2 and the detector 5 are mounted on a cradle 33. A disc 24 is mounted for rotation with the column 31, the disc 24 being provided with alternate opaque and transparent portions around a annular path 25. The cradle 33 is slidably mounted on the disc 24 bv means of mating formations 22/23 and 38/39 on the cradle 33 and the disc 24 which are slidable relative to each other in the circumferential direction of the disc 24 so as to retain the cradle 33 in the radial direction relative to the disc 24, with the emitted radiation impinging on the disc 24 at the annular path 25. The arrangement also includes abutments fixed to the steering wheel housing 29 adjacent the cradle 33 to prevent the cradle 33 from rotating with the disc 24. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280778-A (GB)
Title: Digital audio workstation providing digital storage and display of video information
Inventor: FASCIANO PETER J
IPC: H04N5/92
Filed: 1993-04-09
Abstract: The invention is a digital audio workstation (30) for the audio portions (150) of video programs. It combines audio editing capability with the ability to immediately display video images associated with the audio program. The invention detects an operator's indication of a point or segment of audio information (150) and uses it to retrieve and display the video images that correspond to the indicated audio programming. Another aspect of the invention is a labelling and notation system for recorded digitized audio (10) or video (20) information. The system provides a means of storing association with a particular point, of the audio or video information a digitized voice or textual message for later reference regarding that information. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297681-A (GB)
Title: Brassiere
Inventor: KAO JEH
IPC: A41C3/14
Filed: 1995-02-10
Abstract: A brassiere which can prevent the user's nipples from being pressed into the breasts, comprises a pair of floss paddings (1, 1'), a pair of inner linings (2, 2') and an outer cloth layer (3), therein the floss paddings have nipple chambers (11, 11'), the end of which have a through hole (12, 12) and a plurality of small holes (13, 13') so as to provide the nipples with excellent air peameability, the inner linings being made of air permeabile cloth and installed on the inside surface of the floss paddings, the floss paddings and the inner linings being seamed together with the outer cloth layer. The floss paddings may be removed from the brassiere, the inner linings being made of plasticizing material having a nipple chamber which is formed according to the position of the user's nipple (see Figure 7). Alternatively the outer cloth may be seamed with an inward cloth to form a locating part in order to hold a loose floss padding (see Figure 8).
Patent GB-2288529-A (GB)
Title: Filter jug and lid with indicator for filter replacement
Inventor: BADNI KEVIN SAM
IPC: C02F1/00
Filed: 1995-04-20
Abstract: A water filter jug contains a hopper 1 accommodating a removable filter 3 and has a spout 4, such that water entering the hopper 1 is constrained to pass through the filter 3 and into the lower part of the jug body. A lid 5 has an aperture 6, which is closed by a slidable cover 13 operated by a thumb grip 15 and through which water is poured to enter the hopper 1. A ratchet mechanism is mounted on the underside of the lid 5 to register each time the cover 13 is opened to enable water to enter the hopper 1, thereby giving an indication of the remaining useful life of the filter 3. A visible indication may be provided via a window 27 in the lid 5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2304588-A (GB)
Title: Activity apparatus
Inventor: MALKIN RUSSELL VINCENT
IPC: A63B65/00
Filed: 1995-09-01
Abstract: Activity equipment comprising a closed net 17 and a hand-held device 1, wherein the closed net 17 contains at least one mass 19,21 which, when launched, carries the net 17 through the air, the hand-held device 1 being shaped and configured to engage the net 17 to catch the mass 19,21 in the net 17.
Patent GB-2295890-A (GB)
Title: Inspecting and repairing vehicle body during manufacture
Inventor: KODAMA AKIRA
IPC: G01N21/88
Filed: 1995-09-22
Abstract: After outer panels have been assembled on a vehicle frame, they are irradiated with a light beam eg a scanned laser beam B, and light reflected by the panels is detected eg by camera 20 and processed to measure the degree and range of distortion. The measurement is compared with a predetermined value to determine whether the outer panels suffer a surface distortion. If necessary, the outer panels are repaired before being coated with a paint. To improve the detection of distortion, the unpainted panels may be coated with an aqueous lustering agent P, and the determined result may be displayed on a monitor 103. Detection of distortion may involve differentiating the profile data to produce linear differential data, determining the central point of the distortion, and either smoothing the linear differential data before differentiating it again or integrating the linear differential data twice. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294121-A (GB)
Title: Motor driven zoom camera
Inventor: KIRIGAYA TADAYUKI
IPC: G02B7/10
Filed: 1993-07-29
Abstract: A camera comprises a zoom lens (51), the focal length of which can be varied through a motor, an object distance measuring means for measuring distance data for a specific object imaged by the zoom lens, and an automatic focusing means which is actuated by a control means (35) when an actuating member has been actuated so as to effect a focusing operation of the zoom lens according to the distance data measured by the measuring means. An image magnification calculation means is provided for calculating a magnification of an image of the object through the lens in accordance with the object distance data and current focal length when the focusing operation is completed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2309016-A (GB)
Title: Two-part electric vehicle
Inventor: WORSLEY PETER ALFRED
IPC: B60K1/04
Filed: 1996-01-09
Abstract: An electrically powered vehicle for example the car in fig 1, is in two parts, comprising a power unit (1) and a battery unit (2). Both parts are self supporting. The two parts are connected both electrically and physically. Electrical connection is by means of a cable with plug and socket assembly (3), and physical connection is by a standard towing ball hitch. The battery unit is towed behind the power unit, and can be quickly replaced when necessary.
Patent GB-2297813-A (GB)
Title: A road vehicle anti-lock (ABS) braking system
Inventor: HOLDING KEITH LAWRENCE
IPC: B60T8/50
Filed: 1996-01-18
Abstract: In an anti-lock braking system for a road vehicle, in which the brake pressure at any particular wheel is reduced/increased when in ABS mode, hydraulic fluid is delivered to, and exhausted from, wheel brake actuators by a hydraulic pump driven by an electric motor 111. In order to minimise pump noise and subsequent driver/passenger discomfort, rotation of the electric motor is stopped quickly after pumping has finished, by shorting the motor to ground when the motor is switched off, at switch 10a, so that on over-run the motor acts as a generator to create an extra braking torque on the motor rotor. A warning signal is generated if the motor stops too quickly or not quickly enough (i.e. stopping time lies outside a predetermined time range).
Patent GB-2303547-A (GB)
Title: Fire resistant assemblies
Inventor: WILSON SEAN ALAN
IPC: A62C2/06
Filed: 1996-07-18
Abstract: A fire cover or fire barrier to prevent flames passing through a service aperture in a wall or ceiling, such as for a light fitting, comprises a tray like assembly 1 with sidewalls 4,5 and a base 6 made from a sheet of glass fibre fabric treated with a non-intumescent char-forming composition to enhance its integrity under fire conditions. The sidewalls may be provided with marginal flaps 10 to provide additional protection for the margins of the aperture.
Patent GB-2305867-A (GB)
Title: Pinball machines
Inventor: GIBBONS CHRIS
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 1996-07-19
Abstract: A pinball machine has a playing surface incorporating a ball striking element which is in plan a non-circular element that rotates thus providing a more diverse rebound pattern when a ball hits it.
Patent GB-2305636-A (GB)
Title: Embossing or impressing a design or pattern into a cladding panel or lining board
Inventor: WILSON ANDREW
IPC: B29C59/04
Filed: 1996-09-27
Abstract: One or both faces of a lining board 10 having a foam core sandwiched between sheets of foil or paper is impressed with a design or pattern of longitudinal ridges or grooves 27 by passage beneath pattern roller 22 whilst supported on a flat rest 25 or a further pattern roller. An external cladding panel may be formed by cutting longitudinal slits 67 (Fig 6) in the non-patterned rear face 15 (Fig 11) of the board, prior to impressing troughs (71, Fig 8) between the slits. A corrugated metal sheet 51 is then adhesively bonded to the rear face of the board.
Patent GB-2302210-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor fabrication with contact processing for wrap-around flange interface
Inventor: RICHARDS JOHN G
IPC: H01L23/12
Filed: 1995-04-27
Abstract: A flange interface for wrap-around contact regions formed in fabricating semiconductor devices provides for a durable and reliable electrical bond. A first layer having a first material is formed over the first side of a wafer. A trench is formed from the second side of the wafer such that a portion of the first layer becomes exposed in the trench. A second layer having a second material is formed over the second side of the wafer such that a portion of the second layer contacts the portion of the first layer exposed in the trench. The wafer is separated through the trench. The trench may be formed by sawing the second side of the wafer in an area where the trench is to be formed. The wafer may then be etched such that the trench is formed.
Patent GB-2320444-A (GB)
Title: Swing
Inventor: FELTON WILLIAM JAMES
IPC: A63G9/04
Filed: 1996-12-17
Abstract: A swing comprising a swing pivot capable of translational movement. Preferably the translational movement is reciprocatory and biased to a central position.
Patent GB-2309532-A (GB)
Title: Exposure controlling device for camera shutter
Inventor: NOMURA HIROSHI
IPC: G03B7/10
Filed: 1997-01-24
Abstract: An exposure controlling device for controlling an exposure operation in a lens shutter camera has shutter blades movable by a DC motor 29 in a range extending between a closed position and an open position. A memory means is provided to store calibration data of a relationship (S2, S3, Figure S1 not shown) between exposure value and motor drive time and for an exposure a controller operates the DC motor to drive the shutter blades towards the opening direction for a drive time, to obtain a particular aperture area, by using the calibration data stored in said memory means. An encoder 57, 59 monitors the position of the shutter. A default data memory can be provided for storing default data of the ideal relationship (S1) which is used in the absence of calibration data.
Patent GB-2314122-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine intake system with flow deflector vane control module
Inventor: SHANNON BEN
IPC: F02B31/06
Filed: 1997-05-30
Abstract: An intake system for an internal combustion engine wherein an intake conduit (16) within a cylinder head (14) is configured to receive a vane control module (24). The vane control module (24) includes a vane (34) mounted within an airflow conduit (30). An actuator (36) pivots the vane (34) to different positions depending upon engine operating conditions. Under high load engine operating conditions, with the vane (34) in a fully retracted position fig.5, minimum restriction to the fluid flow is achieved, and in-cylinder tumble flow is created due to the shape and orientation of the vane 34. Under low load engine operating conditions, with the vane (34) in an extended position (fig.6), the vane (34) causes a redirection of the fluid in order to create a swirl flow pattern in the cylinder (12). Versions for two (fig.7,8) and three (figs.9,10) intake valves per cylinder are described.
Patent GB-2314767-A (GB)
Title: Method for (re)lining a swimming pool
Inventor: FRIEDMAN JEROME
IPC: B65D90/04
Filed: 1997-06-30
Abstract: A method for relining a swimming pool including a deck, the deck being edged by a coping, the deck and coping surrounding a well defined by at least one continuous wall and floor. The well is lined by a semiflexible first liner having a shape substantially conforming to the shape of the well, the first liner being attached to the coping by a bead formed along a top edge of the first liner, the bead being inserted into the coping. The first liner is substantially filled with pool water. The method substantially comprises the stops of:   a slicing away an upper portion of the first liner at a determined distance from the top edge of the first liner and the coping;  b removing the upper portion of the first liner from the coping;  d attaching weighted pulling means for pulling the liner to the edge at a second position;  e pulling the remainder of the second liner along the floor of the well to a position opposite the first end and up the wall;  f removing the weighted pulling means from the second liner and attaching the edge of the second liner at the second position to the coping at a second end of the pool opposite the first end; and  g inserting the edges of the second liner between the first position and the second position into the coping.
Patent GB-2315294-A (GB)
Title: Buckle with inertial mass which locks release button against high acceleration forces
Inventor: BURKE DAVID
IPC: A44B11/25
Filed: 1997-07-11
Abstract: A buckle release button 1 has a central arm 3 having a notch 7 for receiving a locking pawl 6. The pawl 6 is connected to the spindle of a flywheel 4, mounted about its centre of gravity 12, and is also connected via an arm extension 11 to a spring 9. When the button 1 is manually depressed, the pawl 6 moves out of notch 7 against the action of the spring 9 and cams along the surface of the button 1 (see Fig 3). Under high acceleration forces the flywheel 4 has increased inertia, and prevents the pawl 6 from leaving the notch 7. In an alternative embodiment (see Fig 4), a roller (23), which acts in the same way as flywheel 4, is connected to the button (1) by a rack and pinion (20,24).
Patent GB-2316205-A (GB)
Title: Memory LSI with arithmetic logic processing capability
Inventor: MOTOMURA MASATO
IPC: G11C11/401
Filed: 1997-07-29
Abstract: A memory device 12 with arithmetic logic processing (ALP) capability comprises a memory bus 16 connected to external terminals, a memory section 13 and an ALP section 14 for performing a processing on at least part of the data stored in the memory section in response to a first instruction inputted via the memory bus and for outputting the result onto the memory bus in response to a second instruction inputted via the memory bus. The first instruction may be a write instruction and the second instruction a read instruction. Alternatively the first instruction may be a coprocessor start operation and the second instruction a coprocessor synchronize operation. The memory device may include a storage section for at least a macro code which is executed by the first instruction. The device is used in a main memory system, which may also include memories 11 which do not include an ALP section. The two types of memory may have the same terminal structure.
Patent GB-2317420-A (GB)
Title: An exhaust gas recirculating system having a plastic intake passage
Inventor: AZUMA SATOSHI
IPC: F02M25/07
Filed: 1997-09-18
Abstract: An exhaust gas recirculating system having a plastic intake passage 4 comprises an exhaust gas recirculating valve (not shown), a cooling device 6 positioned between the valve and the intake passage 4 having mutually separated first and second passages 14, 15. The first passage 14 connects the valve to the intake passage 4 and passes through the cooling device 6, said first passage 14 having a pipe portion 17 which penetrates the plastic intake passage 4. An annular clearance is maintained between the outer surface of the first passage and the plastic intake passage wall to prevent hot exhaust gases damaging the intake passage. The cooling device 6 comprises a housing formed from two sections 11,12 held together by threaded bolts 21. Also disclosed (figure 7) is a further means of protecting a plastic intake passage from hot exhaust gases by using a bell shaped collar to maintain a clearance between a pipe - which introduces the exhaust gas through an opening into the intake passage - and the opening of a plastic intake passage. In addition chamfering the inner and outer ends of the opening creates turbulant flow which assists cooling.
Patent GB-2318046-A (GB)
Title: Automotive seat slide device
Inventor: HAYAKAWA HATSUO
IPC: B60N2/08
Filed: 1997-09-26
Abstract: A rail unit comprises a movable rail 24 slidably engaged with the fixed rail 3 and a mechanism 5 for locking the movable rail. In order to increase the mechanical strength of a given part 30 of lower flanges 28a,b of the movable rail 24 where locking openings 18 for the locking mechanism 5 are formed, the given part 30 is integrally formed at an upper end 27b thereof with a raised portion, or the lower flanges of the movable rail are formed at mutually mating portions with depressed portions. When the movable rail and the fixed rail are subjected to a mutually pulled apart movement upon a vehicle collision of the like, the raised portion or the depression portions are brought into abutment with an inner surface of the fixed rail to suppress or at least minimize deformation of the rail unit
Patent GB-2319707-A (GB)
Title: Multi-level quadrature amplitude demodulation with AFC of regenerated carrier
Inventor: ANZAI MAKOTO
IPC: H04L27/38
Filed: 1997-11-04
Abstract: Level-holding circuits 16, 17 sample and hold the output of quadrature detecting circuit 11 at adjoining apertures of eye patterns of demodulated multi-level QAM signal components and at the middle point of the adjoining apertures, respectively. Thus, location information on a phase plane of the demodulated signal such as (I0, Q0), (I1, Q1), and (I1/2, Q1/2) are obtained, (delayed, current and half-delayed). Frequency deviation detecting circuit 18 calculates the amplitude and the direction of the frequency deviation of the regenerated carrier based on the location information. The output of frequency deviation detecting circuit 18 is added to phase error signal (13) in synthesizing circuit 20. The result of addition is applied to VCO 15, so that the frequency of the regenerated carrier is automatically controlled.
Patent GB-2317166-A (GB)
Title: Closure member for a beer barrel
Inventor: STONE KEVIN PAUL
IPC: B65D51/24
Filed: 1996-06-19
Abstract: A closure member for a beer barrel, in particular a keystone bung 1, is provided with a retainer such as an integrally moulded arm 10 for retaining a secondary closure 11. This secondary closure in the specific embodiment is for closing off the keystone bung opening when the barrel is used up, to prevent dregs dripping out. The keystone bung has a frangible wall 4 which is pierced by the tap when the barrel is first installed. Ribs 14, 15 are provided to aid sealing.
Patent GB-2332169-A (GB)
Title: Method of moulding and a mould
Inventor: VELDHOEN GEORGE
IPC: B29C43/52
Filed: 1997-12-10
Abstract: A method of moulding to shape a polyester fibre material, which maintains its integrity but becomes pliable when heated,is disclosed. A body of said material, after heating, is moulded under pressure without application of further heat in a mould conforming to the required shape but having sharp corners, whereby the said body of material is moulded to shape with rounded corners, bridging the sharp corners of the mould, making possible the use of an inexpensive mould of timber or fibre board. The body may be a polyester fibre mat. A fabric layer may be bonded to the polyester fibre mat to be moulded.
Patent GB-2319580-A (GB)
Title: Production of a signal indicating the intention to actuate the clutch in a motor vehicle
Inventor: SALECKER MICHAEL
IPC: F16H61/02
Filed: 1997-05-09
Abstract: This invention concerns a motor vehicle with a drive unit and a gear box unit, as well as an automatic torque transmission system. The aim of the invention is to create a vehicle with an automatic torque transmission system in which the gear levels can be securely and functionally shifted in esentially all relevant operating situations. The invention also has the aim of creating a motor vehicle which is so constructed that, even in the face of problems or defects in the area of the gas pedal system, removal or shifting of a gear drive is possible. The invention achieves this aim by producing a control signal if, when a control element is actuated, a load lever, such as a gas pedal, and a brake are simultaneously actuated. What is more, according to an idea in the invention, it can be purposeful if the gear-shifting gate is divided into at least two areas in which differing threshold values for indicating the intention to shift are used. It can be useful, if the threshold values are changed, i.e. raised or lowered, by the actual values upon reaching or surpassing the threshold values. The changes can also be made with regard to time.
Patent GB-2334461-A (GB)
Title: Inhalation apparatus
Inventor: BARNES PAUL
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 1998-02-20
Abstract: This invention relates to inhalation apparatus for dispensing an inhalable substance and, in particular, but not exclusively, to apparatus for use in the delivery of therapeutic substances to the human lung. There is provided apparatus for dispensing an aerosol of electrostatically charged droplets comprising a housing having an open ended duct (10) in which are located a first electrode (13) having an upper surface (15) lying in a generally longitudinal plane of the duct and a second electrode (14) spaced from the first electrode. The apparatus further comprises means for delivering a metered quantity of liquid to the upper surface (15) of the first electrode for atomisation, and charging means for applying a higher potential to the second electrode with respect to the first electrode to effect atomisation.
Patent GB-2335144-A (GB)
Title: Dental procedures support device
Inventor: KHAN-SULLMAN RUSSELL ABDUL-RAH
IPC: A61C17/10
Filed: 1998-03-10
Abstract: The device has a body containing a suction channel, with inlet and outlet points that allow transfer of fluids and debris. The outlet attaches either directly or indirectly to suction apparatus. The body is held in place by the hard and/or soft tissues of the oral cavity. The device may come in various shapes and sizes and have components for tissue retraction. The device may come in disposable or reusable forms. The body may be solid or a frame, and may have a means of reasonably securing it outside the mouth for safety. The device may function on one or both sides of the mouth.