baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2456693-A (GB)
Title: Solar air conditioning system
Inventor: MUSCATELL RALPH
IPC: F24S90/00
Filed: 2007-10-19
Abstract: A solar air-conditioning system that is preferably designed to operate with concentrated solar heat and uses a circulating refrigerant in a cycle of compression and expansion. Solar concentrators raise the temperature and pressure of the refrigerant. The raised temperature is dissipated to the atmosphere and the refrigerant proceeds to the evaporator coil, which is located within a water lank containing at least 1000 gallons of an anti-freeze water solution. As the water is the storage medium, heat can be added to or extracted from the storage medium by the evaporator coil. A radiator pickup coil is also located within the water tank and is part of a separate chilled water system which can circulate its own water supply through other radiators located throughout a dwelling. Additionally, one or more bypass valve(s) within the refrigerant system allow switching to solar heating.
Patent GB-2471061-A (GB)
Title: Easy clean commode
Inventor: LLOYD THOMAS ZACHARY
IPC: A47K11/04
Filed: 2009-04-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to a commode comprising: a frame 1, a seat-shell 2 that rests on the frame, and a pan cover (7 figure 8) wherein in use a disposable pan rests on the seat shell. The seat shell may be readily detached from the frame for cleaning and or storage by nesting the frames. The frame may be fitted with wheels and or one or more rotatable arm rests 4 and one or more rotatable footrests 5. The frame may be formed from stainless steel and the seat shell may be formed from polypropylene. Commodes of the invention have one or more of the following features: they are portable, robust, easy and quick to clean, are simple and easy to manufacture and store. They have relatively few parts to assist in manufacture, repair, and cleaning. They are easy and comfortable to use and, as far as possible, preserve the users' dignity.
Patent GB-2470960-A (GB)
Title: Animal bed device
Inventor: WILLIAMS THOMAS
IPC: A01K1/02
Filed: 2009-06-12
Abstract: A bed for an animal, comprising a support member 14; a cover 26 for at least part of the support member, to define and at least partially enclose a space above the support member for occupation by the animal; means for drawing air from the occupation space, and filtration means for removing at least some airborne matter from the withdrawn air. The air may be withdrawn via a fan means and may be returned to the animal occupation space following filtration. A part of the device 12 comprising the air extraction means and filter may be slidably removable from the support member and cover. The device may comprise a removable door 44 or handle. The device may contain two fans, one providing a relatively small air flow for use when an animal is using the device and another causing a greater flow of air for use when the device is empty. The fans may be activated in response to a sensor.
Patent GB-2473845-A (GB)
Title: Trolleys
Inventor: WEBB ANTONY JOHN
IPC: A63B55/60
Filed: 2009-09-25
Abstract: The present invention is an electrically powered golf trolley with a battery 15 supplying electrical current for powering the trolley and an electrical connection interface 18 through which a separate portable electrical component is electrically coupled to the battery. The electrical connection interface is a plug or socket (such as a USB socket) to which a cooperating part on the portable electrical component is connectable. The handle 16 of the trolley may further comprise means to support the portable electrical component whilst it is connected to the electrical connection interface. There may be voltage or current alteration means between the battery and the electrical connection interface to regulate the electrical output therefrom.
Patent GB-2474304-A (GB)
Title: Propulsion system using vacuum fluctuations interacting with nano-antennas
Inventor: MACAULIFE NEVILLE
IPC: F03H99/00
Filed: 2009-10-12
Abstract: A propellantless propulsion system is proposed for spaceflight and hovering flight by exchanging momentum with normally unobservable quantum particles that pervade all of space. High-polarizability nanoparticles with resonances in the petahertz range are formed into nanoantennas 2 and exposed to high fields. The fields increase the density of naturally occurring vacuum fluctuation (VF) oscillations in the nanoantennas. The nanoantennas are assembled into arrays (6, fig 1B) such that their naturally occurring zero-point oscillations are amplified by the fields, producing enhanced oscillations in VF densities that interfere constructively in the direction of emission. This causes the VF oscillations to partially convert to travelling waves that emit from the system, creating an unbalance in VF pressure urging the device to move in the direction of least pressure. A thrust generator may comprise a plurality of arrays or stacks 11 in which VFs flow in along paths 12 or 14,16,18 and out via paths 24,30 or 26,28,30. Slanted partitions 30,32 prevent backflow of VF pressure and covers 36,38,40 prevent leakage of VFs.
Patent GB-2469891-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft emergency brake that allows differential braking
Inventor: CAHILL ERIC D
IPC: B60T8/17
Filed: 2009-12-17
Abstract: Emergency differential braking for effecting braked steering of an aircraft is provided. A brake input device is provided that not only allows for emergency and parking brake functions, but also enables differential braking. The brake input device (e.g., a parking and/or emergency brake lever 22, pedal 14, handle 16, etc.) can be used in a brake system 10 including a brake system control unit (BSCU) 12, one or more electro-mechanical actuator controllers (EMACs) 24 and a brake assembly including one or more electrical actuators 26. Each EMAC 24 is electrically coupled to one or more of the actuators 26 so as to provide electrical power for driving the actuators. Each EMAC 24 is also communicatively coupled to the BSCU 12 so as to receive braking data therefrom. In an emergency, the input device sends braking signals directly to the brake actuators 26.
Patent GB-436221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electric incandescent lamps
IPC: C03C14/00
Filed: 1934-04-03
Abstract: 436,221. Glass manufacture. LAMPE YVEL AUTO-LAMPE & CIE. ANCIENS ETABLISSEMENTS L. LEVY ET A. MONN1ER, 11, Rue Torricelli, Paris. April 3, 1934, Nos. 10079 and 10080. Convention dates, April' 4, 1933 and May 5, 1933. Drawings to Specification. [Class 56] An incandescent electric lamp for a motor car headlight has a bulb of glass which is made by melting a batch containing at least 0À25 (preferably 0À45) parts by weight of cadmium sulphide and 0À15 parts by weight of sulphur to 10 parts of sand. The glass absorbs light having a wave length less than about 0À5 micron, and the transmitted light is stated to give greater visibility than usual in fog.
Patent GB-108672-A (GB)
Title: Method of Producing Clamping Sleeves applicable to Ball or Roller Bearings.
IPC: B21D53/12
Filed: 1917-07-12
Abstract: 108,672. Aktiebolaget Svenska Kullager-Fabriken. Aug. 5, 1916, [Convention date]. Making.-A clamping sleeve for ball or roller bearings having an external surface partly cylindrical and partly conical is made by a series of pressing operations. A rectangular blank of the desired section is first bent to U-shape by a press tool and is then bent over a mandrel 4, Fig. 4, by jaws 5, 6 to form a split sleeve with an open joint. The sleeve 1 is finally pressed to the exact shape by a tool 7, Fig. 5, working in a form 8 which also imparts a polish to the surface. The cylindrical end of the sleeve is threaded.
Patent GB-673077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to methods of electric arc welding
IPC: B23K35/02
Filed: 1949-04-14
Abstract: 673,077. Welding by fusion. PHILIPS ELECTRICAL, Ltd. April 14, 1949 [April 17, 1948], No. 10194/49. Class 83 (iv). In a method of electric arc welding using a coated rod, the coating of the rod is provided with at least one longitudinally-extending slot having a depth less than the thickness of the coating, which, during welding is arranged at the side of the rod facing the work-piece to be welded so as to permit the welding path to be followed to be illuminated by the light of the arc. A rod for touch-welding has a core 6 and a coating 7 provided with two slots 8, 9 through which slot 8 the light from the arc illuminates the path 13 to be welded. Two examples of relative sizes are given.
Patent GB-445645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to yarns, threads and the like containing staple fibre made of or containing an organic derivative of cellulose
IPC: D06M11/20
Filed: 1935-04-02
Abstract: 445,645. Yarns. BRITISH CELANESE, Ltd., 22, Hanover Square, London. April 2, 1935, No. 10221. Convention date, April 5, 1934. [Class 120 (iii)] Yarns containing staple fibres are produced by cutting filaments made of or containing organic derivatives of cellulose, loading the materials with a water-insoluble compound of a metal without substantially affecting the lustre of the materials, and spinning the fibres resulting from the cutting operation, the loading being effected before or after cutting and before spinning. The insoluble compound fixed in the materials is preferably a tin compound, e.g. tin phosphate and the filaments may be loaded in hank form prior to cutting them into fibres. The weighted artificial staple fibres may be mixed with natural fibres and spun into yarn and the fibres may be dyed the same colour with a single dyestuff. When the materials are weighted before cutting, the filaments may be formed into bands or groups and crimped in accordance with Specification 441,042 and thereafter cut into staple lengths or they may be treated and cut to staple lengths without crimping by the process described in Specification 433,110 ; the weighting may also be effected by immersing the loosely grouped cut fibres in the weighting bath. Specifications 270,987, 272,982, 281,084, 284,798, 285,941 and 309,876, [all in Class 120 (iii)], and U.S.A. Specifications 1,631,062, 1,731,298 and 1,798,836 also are referred to.
Patent GB-571600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to curing, or drying and curing, plastics
IPC: F26B23/02
Filed: 1943-06-25
Abstract: Synthetic resinous plastic coated or impregnated articles are subjected to an abundant supply of hot combustion gases, such as those derived from burning coal gas, to expedite curing, the gases being blown upon the articles to be treated or supplied to a chamber or tunnel through which the articles may be traversed. Sulphuric or sulphurous acid is preferably sprayed into the gases or, alternatively, carbon dioxide or air may be mixed therewith. The drying and curing of paints or enamels of phenol or urea formaldehyde resins is specifically mentioned.  Specifications 567,763 and 572,933, [both in Group XIII], are referred to.
Patent GB-1495761-A (GB)
Title: Xerographic copier with time dependent fault detector
IPC: G03G15/00
Filed: 1975-03-13
Abstract: 1495761 Delay timer XEROX CORP 13 March 1975 [14 March 1974] 10535/75 Heading H3T [Also in Division G2] A timer of the type in which a capacitor 34, Fig. 3, charges through a resistance 39, 37, 38, until a PUT 33 is triggered, is characterized in that part of the resistance can be shunted selectively by a transistor 35 thereby changing the time delay. In the rest condition the input to an inverter 36 is low (=0) and the timing capacitor is maintained discharged. The time delay is initiated by the appearance of a high input (=1) to the inverter 36, and continues for a period determined by whether or not transistor 35 has been made conductive. The circuit is said to be of particular use in a xerographic printing machine, but no details of the units 43 and 44 preceding and following the timer are given.
Patent GB-579692-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to hydraulic power transmission drives for motor vehicles and the like
IPC: F16H47/06
Filed: 1944-06-01
Abstract: 579,692. Friction clutches. CROSSLEY MOTORS, Ltd., and OWEN, W. June 1, 1944, No. 10548. [Class 80 (ii)] [Also in Group XXIX] In a hydrokinetic transmission for motor vehicles etc., the output member d of the coupling is connected to the driven shaft g through parts f, j capable of limited relative movement; such movement being operative when the driven shaft overruns the output member to couple the shaft direct to the engine whereby the latter acts as a brake. As shown, a disc f secured to the coupling output member carries projections h to which are pivoted clutch-shoes m working in a drum c on the driving shaft b. Projections i on a flange j on the driven shaft abut the projections h under normal driving conditions. Should the driven shaft overrun the member d; the projections i apply the clutch-shoes to the drum c and thus: effect a direct connection between driving and driven shafts,
Patent GB-1088364-A (GB)
Title: Circuit arrangement for suppression of the alternating component of d.c. voltage of a ht supply
IPC: H02M7/10
Filed: 1966-03-10
Abstract: 1,088,364. Rectifying. TESLA N‡RODN� PODNIK. March 10, 1966 [March 29, 1965], No. 10551/66. Heading H2F. A ripple suppression circuit for a rectifier, in which the rectifying elements 23 form one arm 1, 3 of an impedance bridge, comprises a compensating pair of arms, capacitors 8 and C.R. circuit 6, 7, connected across the bridge input with the output junction 5 of these pair of arms connected to the output point 4 of the circuit by a further capacitor 9. Output is maintained constant by comparing it with a reference voltage 28 to produce a control signal 29 which controls an oscillator of which transformer 22 is in the tuned circuit.
Patent GB-567081-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in collapsible hand-carts, trailers and the like
IPC: B62B1/20
Filed: 1943-07-01
Abstract: 567,081. Collapsable hand-carts &c. NORMAN, F. G., and NORMAN, C. T. July 1, 1943, No. 10663. [Class 108 (i)] Collapsable hand-carts, trailers, &c. comprise a base frame or chassis 1, at each side of which is a wheel-carrying frame 12 hinged at 17 to the base frame end members 3 so as to be foldable into the position shown in Fig. 3, the base frame itself being also longitudinally foldable about hinges 5. Bolts and nuts 18, 20 engaging in slots 19 are used to lock frames 12 in the position of use. Uprights 30 and rails 31 are supported by transverse rods 34 hinged at one end and releasable at the other from a fastening to an upright 30. Detachable tow-bars 50 are connected to anchor plates 56 mounted on frames 12.
Patent GB-106841-A (GB)
IPC: B23Q1/01
Abstract: 106,841. Lane, E. J. May 4, 1916. Combined turning and drilling machines. - A combination machine, designed particularly for forming carpenters' joints such as are described in Specification 7529/13, [Class 20 (ii), Buildings and structures, miscellaneous accessories, &c.], has the various machine elements mounted upon a frame comprising a series oi standards or wall brackets a, e supporting bars c forming a bed and connected by a tee-bar i. The standards a carry machines, and the standards e are formed with lugs f for bolts which secure the bars in conjunction with washers h engaging countersinks in the bars. Gauging-stops n may be secured to the bed as shown in Fig. 6. A lathe may be fitted at one end of the bed, Fig. 3, and a circular saw, Fig. 4 at the other, in a frame swinging about the tie-bar and clamped to a curved slotted bar r. Belt-shipping means may be mounted on the standard. Intermediate standards a may carry vertical drilling.machines m. A saddle may be fixed to the bed supporting an axially and vertically adjustable slida d with a work clamp w for use in horizontal end drilling, the drill being carried by the lathe headstock. Mandrels.-To facilitate the turning of dowels to a uniform length after the timber has been drilled and crossdrilled, a mandrel w, Fig. 9, shouldered at z is employed, the work being secured by a nut x.
Patent GB-107088-A (GB)
IPC: F42B10/22
Abstract: 107,088. Hubbard, A. July 4, 1916. Ordnance for submarine discharge; riflings.-A gun for use with a special projectile which is particularly intended for discharge under water has its barrel e thicker than is usual, and has a liner f in which rifling - grooves are formed. Helical blades on the projectile engage in the grooves.
Patent GB-865283-A (GB)
Title: Perforation of sheet material
IPC: B26F1/24
Filed: 1959-03-26
Abstract: 865,283. Perforating-machines. GENERAL TIRE & RUBBER CO. March 26,1959 [April 2, 1958], No. 10725/59. Class 31(2). A high-speed perforating-machine comprises a punch member reciprocable towards and away from an opening in a die, a work-engaging member mounted at the end of the punch member for movement therewith and having a nose portion for engaging the edge of the die opening substantially throughout the perimeter thereof, the nose portion being larger than the die opening and receding from its terminus, means comprising an insert of resilient material for yieldably holding the work-engaging member in position relative to the punch member and yieldably resisting movement of the workengaging member relative to the punch member in a direction away from the die, and means for reciprocating the punch member at high velocity. A machine for perforating sheet material a comprises punch members 95 having  at the ends thereof spherical balls 125 cooperable with openings 90 in die blocks 86, the punch members being reciprocable by means of eccentrically mounted actuating rings 104 which each transmit movement to spherical balls 103 through the intermediary of a reciprocable finger 94. The balls 125 are in alignment with rubber members 124. The die openings are arranged in two rows in groups of three. The punched-out slugs b are removed from the perforated sheet material by means B comprising co-operating rotary brushes and are removed from the machine by means C comprising a scraper blade 58, Fig. 5, and a slotted hollow tube 55 connected to an exhaust conduit 56. The sheet material is fed to the punch and die assembly A by means of feed and idler rollers 28, 30, the roller 28 being driven by an electric motor 1 through a variable-speed drive G. Nozzles 78, Fig. 7, provided on air conduits 77 blow scrap material away from the top of the dies and towards the exhaust end of a chamber 72 where it is drawn away by suction. In a modification, Fig. 13, the machine comprises a reciprocable punch sleeve 133 containing a spherical ball 135 co-operating with an opening 143 in a die 142, and a rubber insert 137 disposed between metal spacers 136, 138. In another modification, Fig. 14, a reciprocable punch 148 has a T-shaped work-engaging member 151 provided with a conical end 153 which cooperates with the edge of a die opening 157, the head of the member 151 engaging a rubber insert 154. In a further modification, Figs. 15 to 17 (not shown), the die opening is non-circular. Means may be provided in each of the foregoing constructions for retracting the sheet-engaging members. Means may also be provided for causing relative lateral movement between the sheet material and the punch members in a direction transverse to the direction of feed of the sheet material so that the perforations may be arranged in a predetermined pattern.
Patent GB-545656-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to books, memorandum pads, or the like for use with telephone instruments
IPC: B42D5/04
Filed: 1941-08-22
Abstract: 545,656. Stands; leaf-holders. PANZETTA, H. Aug. 22, 1941, No. 10748. Addition to 534,250. [Class 52 (iii)] In the device described in the parent Specification for supporting a directory, pad, or book on a telephone set a fitment is provided for supporting the front cover and one or more leaves in a more or less horizontal position. The back cover of the book &c. a triangular fitment is secured by a pivot stud 9 the fitment comprising a sheet of stiff board creased at 6, 7, 8 so as to fold into the form shown in Fig. 1 so that the front cover 10 and leaves 11 may lie as indicated. By unfastening the pivot 9 the parts 3, 4, 5 may be laid flat against the part 2 and the whole turned in the plane of the back cover to a position convenient for packing. If desired the fitment may be applied to a flap additional to the back cover the flap serving as a stand as shown in Fig. 3. The fitment may, if desired, be a non-folding rigid triangular device.
Patent GB-1383254-A (GB)
Title: Packaging
IPC: B65D33/06
Filed: 1972-03-08
Abstract: 1383254 Seaming non-metallic sheet material SQUARE BAG-IT CORP 8 March 1972 10755/72 Heading B5K [Also in Divisions A4 and B8] The central portions of the upper free edges of the side walls 18 of a filled carry bag are heat sealed together so that a hand may be passed through openings 62 to gather and grasp the sealed handle portion. The heat sealing may be effected by a counter-mounted, hand operated, impulse heating tool 52 comprising a pair of hinged jaws 56, at least one of which has a heating element 58. The tool 52 may be provided with an extension 64 for facilitating the face-to-face contact of the walls 18. The extension 64 may be provided with notches 68 for accommodating different sized bags. The walls 18 may be joined by a linear seal (72, Fig. 6), which may have curved ends (60, Fig. 2), or by an upwardly curved seal (74, Fig. 7). The bag may be gusseted with a rectangular base and formed of polythene.
Patent GB-155791-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in apparatus for measuring speed
IPC: G01P3/04
Filed: 1920-04-17
Abstract: 155,791. Seguin, A. Dec. 20, 1919, [Convention date]. Differential speed indicators. - The indicating hand is acted upon by two members moving in opposite directions, one in accordance with the speed to be measured and the other at a speed determined by some known law, such as that governing the movement of a balance-wheel, the hand remaining at the position where these two members meet. In the device described, the second member consists of a balance wheel which is moved from its initial position by the driven member to tension its spring to the maximum, and is then released to move in the opposite direction until arrested by the first member. The member driven according to the speed to be measured consists of a fly-wheel 4 having secured thereto, by means of a blade spring 11, a pallet 13 having a sloping face 14, a radial extension 15, and a lateral pin 16. Secured to the balance wheel 6 is an arm 5 having an upstanding finger 19 and a bent lateral portion 18, Fig. 5, adapted to engage an arm 8 on the spindle 8<a> of the indicating hand 9 when moving in a direction opposite to the arrow 4a. Normally the arm 5 is in engagement with a part 17 of the framing, and on the initial movement of the wheel 4 in the directon of the arrow 4a the pallet 13 is raised by the engagement of the finger 19 with the pallet face 14 into the position shown in Fig. 6 out of range of the arm 8. The arm 5 is carried round with the wheel 4 until the pin 14 strikes a bevelled shoulder 20 on the frame 17 by which the extension 15 is raised sufficiently to release the finger 19, whereupon the balance wheel is rotated in the reverse direction by its spring. On the continued rotation of the wheel 4 the arm 8 is carried round by the leaf 15 of the pallet until freed therefrom by the re-engagement of the finger 19 with the face 14 of the pallet, the direction of movement of the balance wheel being again reversed. Should the speed remain constant, the arm 18 is not affected by either the extension 15 of the pallet or by the bent part 18 of the arm 15, but it is engaged and moved by one or other of these according to whether the speed increases or decreases. Two modified forms of the pallet are described and independent means for tensioning the balance spring and releasing the balance may be provided.