baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2275403-A (GB)
Title: Image synthesizer
Inventor: MURATA HIROYUKI
IPC: G06T15/04
Filed: 1993-08-26
Abstract: An image synthesizer which can achieve the high-speed operation and downsizing of hardware by the use of thinning-out/intepolation means. A processor portion (30) determines coordinates of each dot inside a polygon and the corresponding texture coordinates on the basis of apex image data. The texture coordinates are stored at an address designated by the coordinates of each dot in a field buffer portion (40). The texture coordinates are read at from the field buffer portion, while rendering data is read out from a texture data memory portion (42) on the basis of these texture coordinates, so that a pseudo-three-dimensional image is synthesized and outputted. In this case, the processor portion (30) includes a thinning-out operation portion. The texture coordinates of the thinned-out dot are determined by interpolation circuits (180 - 186) on the basis of the texture coordinates of both adjacent dots. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277888-A (GB)
Title: Fluids mixing and distributing apparatus
Inventor: DESPHPANDE VIJAY ANANT
IPC: C10G49/00
Filed: 1994-04-25
Abstract: A vertical reactor (10) has a mixer assembly (80) to mix quench fluid and reactant fluid in a quench zone (18) between two catalyst zones (20, 16). The mixer has a downcomer (82) disposed on a collector tray (66) having a central opening (72) above a conical collector (86) with a skirt (92) to direct liquid flow outwardly and onto a perforated tray (106). The quench zone (18) is supplied with quench fluid from a nozzle (36). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278572-A (GB)
Title: Splicing narrow strips of film material
Inventor: BORIANI SILVANO
IPC: B31F5/06
Filed: 1994-05-24
Abstract: A method is provided for splicing narrow strips (2, 3; Figure 2), whereby a first portion (8, Figure 8) of a first strip (2) is superimposed on a second portion (17, Figure 8) of a second strip (3); and an adhesive connecting element 45 is folded in a U about the strip portions (8, 17). In a device for carrying out the method the superimposed strips are arrested at the splicing station and a connecting element in the form of a label 45 is removed from a continuous reel 52 and applied to one side of the first strip by suction means 44. An edge of the label 45 left overhanging the edges of the strips is folded around the edge of the strips and flattened down on the second strip by plate 61 (Figure 6). The strips may be held in place at the splicing station by a pair of jaws (14, 15; Figure 2) which may be opened, allowing movement of the strips, or closed, holding them in place. A knife (29, Figure 2) may be provided to cut one of the strips. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278809-A (GB)
Title: A method and kit for marking an article with identification symbols
Inventor: BROOKING TIMOTHY JOHN
IPC: B41M1/12
Filed: 1992-12-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of marking an article with identification symbols comprising the steps of providing a masking material (1a) and an active substance (4), which reacts with the material of the article (6), the masking material (1a) being impermeable to the active substance (4), removing sections from the masking material corresponding to the identification symbols, locating the masking material (1a) on the article (6) and applying the active substance (4) to the masking material to mark the areas of the article (6) exposed through the masking material wherein the identification symbols are inputted into a computer (7) which is programmed to activate a printing means (8) for removing sections corresponding to the required identification symbols from the masking material (1a) and the masking material (1a) is in the form of a continuous web which can be fed through the printing means (8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279602-A (GB)
Title: Hollow body cut out
Inventor: SCHAFER AUGUST WILHELM
IPC: B21D28/28
Filed: 1994-06-21
Abstract: An internal high-pressure forming tool (1) with two forming rams (2) and a source of internal high pressure (3) is used for cutting out a cutout (A) from a wall of a hollow body (H) produced from a tubular section by the internal high-pressure forming process. Cutting out a cutout (A) can be effected in a particularly simple manner and without problems if the said cutting out is effected directly after internal high-pressure forming with the hollow body (H) still located in the forming tool (1) in such a way that the cutout is firstly pre-cut by means of a piercing punch (4) except for a residual wall thickness with the maximum internal pressure maintained in the hollow body (H) and is subsequently cut out completely at a reduced overpressure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290474-A (GB)
Title: Hand massager
Inventor: TSENG TON
IPC: A61H15/00
Filed: 1994-06-24
Abstract: A hand massager includes a top shell (1) having two upright tubes on the inside and raised portions on the outside, a bottom shell (2) having two upright posts on the inside made to slide in the upright tubes and raised portions on the outside, a pin set (3) retained between the top and bottom shells and supported between springs and having pins aligned with pin holes on the bottom shell, wherein the pins of the pin set project out of the pin holes on the bottom shell to stimulate the acupuncture points in the hand as the user grips the hand massager in the hand. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292854-A (GB)
Title: Control of audio output using motional feedback and ambient noise detection
Inventor: RICHARDSON JULIAN HOWARD
IPC: H04R3/00
Filed: 1994-08-12
Abstract: An electronic audio device, such as a radio having an audio loudspeaker is described, as well as a method of operation of such a device. The device has an audio stage (6) having an audio output for providing an audio output signal, an acoustic transducer (12) coupled to the audio output for outputting an acoustic signal and a microphone element (13) acoustically coupled to the acoustic transducer to provide a feedback signal representative of the output of the acoustic transducer. A comparison circuit (15) compares parameters of the audio output signal and parameters of the feedback signal; and a control circuit (16) responsive to the comparison circuit controls the audio stage when a parameter of the feedback signal differs from that parameter of the audio output signal by a predetermined amount. Ambient raise may also be detected and used to control the audio level. Stored control information and a training sequence are also disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283919-A (GB)
Title: A hinged dental articulator and a method for use
Inventor: WALTER JOSE
IPC: A61C9/00
Filed: 1994-11-02
Abstract: The articulator permits the simultaneous relation and construction of pinned, segmental models of the maxillary and mandibular dental arches to be accomplished in a single pouring. The articulator includes recessed maxillary and mandibular tray support members each containing a plurality of indexing holes to accomodate indexing pins. A negative impression is then filled with a casting material, or alternatively, the support members are filled with a casting material, and the support members and negative impression material are then joined together such that the indexing pins protrude through and into the casting material. The hardened cast can then be removed from the articulating device; the positioning pins allow sectioned portions of the model to be replaced in the exact position that they were before the model was sectioned. Antirotation guides on the trays increase stability of the model during use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284305-A (GB)
Title: Electroluminescent light strip and process
Inventor: GUSTAFSON THOMAS LLOYD
IPC: H05B33/12
Filed: 1992-02-19
Abstract: A process for manufacture of an elongated electroluminescent light strip comprises the steps of: (a) providing an elongated electroluminescent strip 20 having bus elements 30, 32 extending therefrom; and (b) entirely encapsulating the elongated electroluminescent light element in an extrudate by extrusion 60, 62 of an extrudate material onto the electroluminescent light element The electroluminescent strip may be provided in individual spaced segments and cut to length by a blade 68. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288050-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle security device with electronic use-authorization coding
Inventor: BRINKMEYER HORST
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 1995-03-28
Abstract: Vehicle security devices with electronic immobiliser are known, in which vehicle security devices the code protection is based on an alternating code or a symmetrical encryption method. In both cases the storage of a secret item of code information at the vehicle end is absolutely necessary, in which case in unidirectional systems frequently no synchronisation possibility, or only a comparatively poorly protected synchronisation possibility, is provided. …<??>The new vehicle security device contains an asymmetrical signature method, the storage of secret information only being absolutely necessary at the key end in order to transmit authentication and/or synchronisation information from the key end to the vehicle end with a high degree of protection against falsification. Reading out vehicle-end information thus does not permit any unauthorised manufacture of a counterfeit key. …<??>To be used in realising electronically drivable locking systems and/or electronic immobilisers.
Patent GB-2289755-A (GB)
Title: Alarm or warning system with light
Inventor: MARRERO PEDRO FRANCISCO
IPC: G08B5/38
Filed: 1995-05-05
Abstract: An alarm or warning system comprises a container containing a light source, the light source being located in the container behind the inner of a pair of spaced panels, each of the panels being formed with a set of apertures, the sets of apertures being staggered relative to one another so that there is no straight line path of entry through the apertured panels from the exterior of the outer panel to the light source sufficient to allow disablement of the light source, and a light transmitting panel located to cover the apertures of those sets. The apertures are preferably slots formed respectively in side panels of outer and inner cover plates of the container.
Patent GB-2304654-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable and easily repaired motorcycle handlebar assembly
Inventor: RENSHAW ANDREW CHARLES
IPC: B62K21/16
Filed: 1995-08-24
Abstract: End pieces 20, 30, including respective handgrip portions, are connected to opposing end regions of a central body 10 which is formed of substantially parallel plates 12, 14 usually, but not essentially, of metal. This three part construction is more resistant to impact damage than a conventional one-piece handlebar, obviates the need for a brace, and allows for adjustment of the end pieces to meet the needs of individual riders. The end pieces may be adjusted in and out, or rotationally. Assymetric end pieces may be used for racing. Springs and dampers may be interposed between the handlebars and the top yoke.
Patent GB-2309073-A (GB)
Title: A variable focus torch
Inventor: GRIFFITHS STEVEN ANDREW
IPC: F21L4/00
Filed: 1996-01-12
Abstract: A portable battery operated electric lamp has a body, a reflector fixed with respect to the body and a light source movable with respect to the reflector to adjust the focus of the lamp, an adjusting mechanism having a longitudinal movable slide for movement of the light source with respect to the reflector, whereby the beam produced by the light source may be adjusted from a pencil beam to a divergent beam.
Patent GB-2309581-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor laser waveguide structure
Inventor: THOMPSON GEORGE HORACE BROOKE
IPC: H01S5/10
Filed: 1996-01-27
Abstract: A 'big spot' semiconductor laser has a passive modal spot size transformer (2) formed integrally in tandem with the active region (1) of the laser. The passive transformer has a layered waveguide structure (5, 6) that supports a restricted set of modes and is designed such that, at the laser frequency, its length provides a phase slippage of * small Greek pi * between modes of adjacent order.
Patent GB-2296413-A (GB)
Title: A method of messaging in a communciation system
Inventor: PIERCE JENNIFER ANN
IPC: H04W12/06
Filed: 1995-07-05
Abstract: A communication system (100) employs a method of messaging between a subscriber unit (105) and an infrastructure communication center (101). A messaging key associated with a subscriber unit reference number is provided (203, 403) to the subscriber unit (105) and to the infrastructure communication center (101). An authentication key and/or an identifier for the subscriber unit (105) is then produced (300, 407) by either the subscriber unit (105) or the infrastructure communication center (101). The authentication key and/or the identifier is encrypted (207, 413) with the messaging key and is subsequently communicated (209, 415) between the subscriber unit (105) and the infrastructure communication center (101). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2302425-A (GB)
Title: Strategy driven planning system
Inventor: KENNEDY BRIAN M
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 1996-06-05
Abstract: A strategy driven planning system (10) is provided that includes a plan (14) defining a scheduled operation of a user environment. The environment defines behavior and constraints (16). There plurality of strategies (20) each defining a plan domain (22), problem selection criteria (24), plan optimality criteria (28), and termination criteria (32). A planning engine (12) is coupled to the plan (14), the constraints (16) and the strategies (20). The planning engine is operable to identify problems (18) by comparing the plan to the behavior and constraints defined by the environment, and to adjust the plan according to a selected strategy. A user interface (28) coupled to the planning engine is operable to allow a user to interact with the planning engine in order to adjust the plan and the environment and to select and initiate execution of a selected strategy.
Patent GB-2303671-A (GB)
Title: Brush seal for Turbo-Engines
Inventor: GAIL ALFONS
IPC: F16J15/32
Filed: 1996-07-29
Abstract: A brush seal for turbo-engines is provided for sealing off spaces (R1, R2) subjected, in use, to different pressures at a peripheral gap, particularly between an engine stator (1,101) and an engine rotor (2,102), a mounting (3,103) on the engine stator (1,101) for a bundle of bristles (B), which extends from a mounting (3,103) between peripheral webs (4,5; 104, 105) so as to seal off the rotor (2,102) axially and form an axial gap in the peripheral direction with the web (5,105) facing the high-pressure side. The bundle of bristles (B) is provided with means for screening (6) or breaking up (107) turbulent flow initiated by the engine rotor (2,102), at least on the side facing the space (R1) of higher pressure (P1) at the seal. The means of screening may be having the bristles adjacent the high pressure side of a greater diameter than the other bristles, or a wire mesh may be adjacent the bristles on the high pressure side. The means for breaking up the turbulent flow may be a porous block or a block with passageways therein that may be horizontal or vertical.
Patent GB-2304806-A (GB)
Title: A bearing bushing for an angularly adjustable steering column tube.
Inventor: PATZELT HELMUT
IPC: B62D1/189
Filed: 1996-08-13
Abstract: Bearing bushings 13, which surround the protruding ends of an axle 9, are of frustro-conical construction at their inner ends 15 to engage associated frustro-conical recesses 14 in the joint head 5. The bearing bushings may be pushed into the recess in a play free fashion by tightening the nut 11 on the axle bolt 9. The bearing bushings may have radially resilient ends 15, by means of longitudinal slots, to surround the axle more tightly. The bushings may have longitudinal slots starting from both ends 15, 18 in order to have further radial resilience. The bushings may have a further frustro-conically widened section 19, which engages with a frustro-conical chamfer 17 in the through holes of the forked legs 6, leading to a radially raised annular collar 18 which is in contact with the bolt head or nut 10, 12. The bushings may also have a central annular groove 21 which defines a weakened longitudinal section which is collapsible under a predetermined axial load.
Patent GB-2307146-A (GB)
Title: A transmitting/receiving unit and an anti-theft system for a motor vehicle
Inventor: ZIMMER HERBERT
IPC: B60R25/01
Filed: 1996-11-08
Abstract: In a transmitting/receiving unit 1 for use in an anti-theft system arranged to receive information signals having at least two different frequencies, an antenna resonant circuit 5, 6 is arranged so as to resonate at a frequency which lies between the two different frequencies when information signals are received. The unit 1 generates from the antenna circuit 5, 6 a magnetic field which is coupled by a transponder resonant circuit 7, 8 to charge a capacitor 3 of the transponder 2. Thereupon, a frequency modulated oscillation is generated in the transponder 2, which is transmitted back to the unit 1. The resonant frequency of the antenna resonant circuit 5, 6 is matched to the oscillation frequencies of the transponder resonant circuit 7, 8, 10. For this purpose, an impedance (Zr, Figure 4) is connected to the antenna resonant circuit 5, 6 in a weighted manner. The transponder 2 provides a key for operating a door lock or immobiliser of a motor vehicle.
Patent GB-2309769-A (GB)
Title: Luminescent paintball and corresponding flash
Inventor: CHENG RICHARD TIEN-REN
IPC: F41B11/00
Filed: 1996-06-11
Abstract: Light emitting rigid, fracturable projectile-type marking ammunition and an electronic strobe flash apparatus for use with air powered guns are provided. The marking ammunition is in the form of a phosphorus paintball. The electronic strobe flash apparatus comprises an exciter adaptable for use with paintball guns for exciting the phosphorus paintball to emit light. The exciter couples to the muzzle of a paintball gun. The light emitting paintball provides a luminous trail when discharged from the paintball gun. A paintball according to the instant invention comprises a spherical pellet or capsule defining an interior chamber, and a filler contained in the chamber. In one embodiment, the capsule is impregnated with a phosphorescent material. In an alternative embodiment, a phosphorescent material is mixed with the filler. The phosphorus material absorbs light when exposed to a light source, and after the light source is removed, emits light. A paintball being discharged from a paintball gun enters the exciter. Upon detecting the presence of a paintball, the exciter is triggered to produce a high intensity light. Light is absorbed by the phosphorescent material. After the light is removed, the phosphorus material continues to emit light. Paintballs according to the instant invention discharged through the exciter provide a luminous trail and thus, may be used effectively in the dark.
Patent GB-2304453-A (GB)
Title: Cathode ray tube
Inventor: TAKIZAWA TOMOKI
IPC: H01J29/89
Filed: 1996-02-21
Abstract: A cathode ray tube having a double-layer low-reflective coating (90) comprises a high-refractive transparent conductive layer (20) formed on the outer surface of a face plate thereof (1), and a low-refractive smooth transparent layer (31) formed on the outer surface of the high-refractive transparent conductive layer (20). Yellow dye or pigment (7) is added to the layer (31), and possible also to the layer (20), whereby the reflection spectrum in the visible ray region can be flattened so that a cathode ray tube is obtained in which reflection in the short wavelength region and long wavelength region can be reduced, colouring can be suppressed and natural external reflected light can be obtained.
Patent GB-2310501-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for measuring body support surface reaction
Inventor: EVANS RONALD JAMES PETER
IPC: G01M99/00
Filed: 1997-02-19
Abstract: Apparatus 1 for measuring body support reaction by simulating interface pressure between a human body and a resilient support surface 2, such as a mattress, comprises a hollow structure 3 of known weight, having a lower surface 3a which has the shape of a truncated sphere and which provides a base 15. A pressure responsive cell 10 is disposed on the truncated base 15 of the structure 3 whereby it may be brought into contact with the support surface 2 to provide a signal corresponding to the increased pressure experienced by the cell as a result of its contact with the surface. As described the pressure responsive cell 10 is an inflatable cell provided with a piezoelectric pressure sensor 19 which senses increased pneumatic pressure within the cell. The structure 3 is open-topped. The surface 3a bears a plurality of vertically spaced circumferential markings 4-6, and circumferentially spaced sockets 7, 8, 9 are provided at the level of the respective markings. In operation, three depth selector stop rods 35 are inserted in say, sockets 9, so as to extend radially outwards from the surface 3a of the structure 3, and the apparatus is pressed down and into the surface 2, as indicated by arrow 36, until the stop rods 35 are brought into light contact with that surface. The interface pressure is shown on an electronic display 27.
Patent GB-2307467-A (GB)
Title: Tray and disposable liner therefor
Inventor: DUNCAN STEPHEN GILBERT
IPC: A61B19/02
Filed: 1995-09-05
Abstract: A tray (10) and a disposable liner (11) therefore are provided, particularly for use in dental procedures. The tray (10) has an upper surface with a plurality of recessed compartments (12) separated by raised portions. The liner has a substantially matching upper surface and a substantially complementary lower surface whereby the liner can nest on the tray. The tray provides structural support for the liner which allows the liner to be made lighter and at less expense than would otherwise be the case.
Patent GB-2311192-A (GB)
Title: Data Transmitter/Receiver
Inventor: TANAKA MASAHIKO
IPC: H04B15/00
Filed: 1997-03-13
Abstract: A data transmitter-receiver 10 for reducing high-frequency noise which may lead to the deterioration in the performance of a radio instrument 6, and for minimising a dissipation current, the data transmitter-receiver 10 transmitting data to a modulator-demodulator 5 connected to a radio instrument 6, and receiving data S6 from the demodulator-demodulator 5. A terminal controlling section 3 of the data transmitter-receiver 10 performs data processing on the received data S6, which is then output to a data-terminal 1, and performs data processing on a signal S1 from the data-terminal 1, thus generating the received data S6. The terminal controlling section 3 causes the low-speed clock signal LC in a clock generating section 4 to be generated during transmission-reception-periods both of the received data S6 and the transmitted data S5, and causes the high-speed clock HC to be generated in the clock generating section 4 during the non-transmission-reception-period both of the receiving data S6 and the transmitted data S5, both the high-speed clock signal HC and the low-speed clock signal LC being clock-operating-signals. Furthermore, an operating ratio detector 2 causes the low-speed clock signal LC to be generated when the operating ratio of the terminal controlling section 3 is low.
Patent GB-2329222-A (GB)
Title: Pump dispenser
Inventor: BARNETT DAVID GRANT
IPC: A47K5/12
Filed: 1997-03-19
Abstract: An inlet plate 5, having flow passages 6 and non-return inlet valves 9, 10, extends across a container neck 7. A resilient tubular body 1, closed at one end by the inlet valve plate 5, has formed at the other end an end wall 2 having an outlet opening 3 which cooperates with an outlet valve 12 supported on a substantially rigid valve stem 11 extending from the inlet valve plate 5, when the resilient body 1 is in an unstressed state. When the resilient body 1 is squeezed, the inlet valves 9,10 are sealed against the inlet plate 5 and the outlet opening 3 moves away from the outlet valve 12, allowing a quantity of fluid to be dispensed. The inlet valve may be flexible or rigid.