baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2195442-A (GB)
Title: Protection device for use with a thermostatic radiator valve
Inventor: HANSEN ALLAN HORNBECK
IPC: G05D23/12
Filed: 1987-07-09
Abstract: To protect a capillary tube (4), extending between a sensor and a thermostatic valve (1) the tube is mounted in a protective tube (107) having a longitudinal slot (18) through which the capillary tube (4) can be inserted. Two mounting members (10, 113) serve respectively to locate one end (108) of the protective tube (107) at the thermostatic valve and the other end (112) at a surface (6) bounding the room. A second slotted tube (17) may be arranged within the outer tube (107). The capillary tube is retained when the slots are moved out of alignment. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203646-A (GB)
Title: Combination thermal actuator and fusible link, especially for fire and/or smoke dampers
Inventor: GAIGER DAVID JOHN
IPC: A62C2/24
Filed: 1988-04-22
Abstract: A combination thermal actuator and fusible link comprising a memory metal spring (16) adapted to change its shape on a rise in temperature and a fusible link (spindle 10 and latching bush 12) incorporating fusible material adapted to melt at a predetermined higher temperature, the arrangement being such a change in the shape of the memory metal spring (16) due to a rise in temperature and/or fusing of the fusible material causes the spindle or shaft (10) to make an axial actuating movement. The actuator may alternatively incorporate an anti-vibration locking device, be arranged in a unitary structure which can be mounted outside a duct containing a fire and/or smoke damper with which the actuator/link is associated or be in the form of a cartridge which can be mounted at one end on the blade actuator of a fire and/or smoke damper. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218456-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the jointing of sheet edges
Inventor: SHARMAN HAROLD DARLINGTON
IPC: F16B3/00
Filed: 1988-05-11
Abstract: A method of joining sheet edges wherein respective sheet edges to be connected are provided with parallel slots 18, 20 spaced by strip portions 22, 24 and the respective edges are overlapped so that the strip portions of one edge overlap the slots of the other edge and then a fixing rod or bar 14 is threaded through the strips and slots so that the strips of one edge are bowed through the slots of the other edge and are retained in this position by the rod or bar. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229220-A (GB)
Title: Padlock; changing combination
Inventor: CRADDOCK RONALD THOMAS
IPC: E05B37/02
Filed: 1989-03-18
Abstract: A combination wheel padlock has the combination wheels 50 mounted on a shaft 42 which is displaceable in padlock body 10 only when the correct combination has been set. Displacement of the shaft 42 by means of button 48 moves boss 72 clear of bolts 74, 76 so that the latter can move inwardly to release shackle 18; such inward movement of bolts 74, 76 is provided by virtue of action of spring 40 on shackle 18 via ejector pin 38. The release combination can be changed at will using a tool (80, Figure 4) inserted into the body 10 through holes 84. A rotatable cap 90 is provided over the holes (84) and can only be moved into a position in which the holes are exposed when the shackle 18 is in a released condition- arm 22 of shackle is then out of the path of movement of lever 96. Each wheel 50 is mounted on shaft 42 through intermediary of toothed members 52, 54. When lugs 66 on inner toothed members 52 are mutually aligned in axial groove 70 in shaft 42, shaft 42 can be moved axially. The inner toothed members 52 can be displaced relative to outer toothed members 54 by means of the code changing tool (80, Figure 4). Shaft 42 has an axial means 98 of smaller width than groove 70 to confuse a potential picker. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2216951-A (GB)
Title: Security closure
Inventor: DALTON PAUL WILLIAM
IPC: E05G1/14
Filed: 1989-03-23
Abstract: A security case (10) has a lid (16) in the form of a security closure. The lid is a double-walled lid having coplanar upper and lower walls (18, 20). The upper wall (18) is hinged along its rear edge to a rear wall of the case and has a key-operated lock (22) adjacent its front edge. An anti-theft device (26) such as a smoke dye canister is secured between the two walls (18, 20) and is secured to the lower wall (20) with a firing mechanism of the canister secured to the upper wall such that when the walls are separated the canister is activated. The arrangement is such that when the lid is in a closed, locked position any attempt to force open the lid raises the upper wall (18), separating it from the lower wall and activating the smoke dye canister. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2219407-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic shim for magnetic field correction
Inventor: TAHARA YASUYUKI
IPC: G01R33/38
Filed: 1989-05-05
Abstract: Each magnetic shim 5 for correcting the n-th order harmonic of the z-axis component of the main magnetic field of an NMR device has its end surfaces disposed such that each of the (n+2)-order harmonics of the magnetic fields generated by the end surfaces are nonzero and such that the sum of the (n+2)-order harmonics is equal to zero. The shims may be of iron, and cylindrical but subdivided circumferentially into a plurality of sections. They may be shorter than conventional shims. 
<IMAGE>
Patent GB-2220196-A (GB)
Title: Stacking device for bottles
Inventor: LOFTUS Stephen
IPC: B65D71/70
Filed: 1989-06-29
Abstract: A stacking device, especially for plastics material bottles, comprises a tray on or in the undersurface of which are provided a plurality of cup shaped members with recesses 20 each of which is adapted to accommodate and is shaped complementary to a bottle to be supported on the next below tray. The cup shaped members are preferably arranged in rows and may be formed integrally with the tray which has a peripheral upstanding wall 16, (Figure 2). Alternatively the cup shaped members are formed as recesses in a lower sheet member 30 which is provided at its perimeter with an upwardly directedly divergent wall 32 joining to the tray peripheral wall at step 34, separate support surface 14 being located and fixed to the step and having protrusions 38 to locate the extremities of the cup members. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2223514-A (GB)
Title: Chain conveyor arrangement in a stenter drying frame
Inventor: BRAUNS JURGEN
IPC: D06C3/02
Filed: 1989-09-20
Abstract: A conveyor in a stenter drying frame, comprises alternate chain links (10) carrying needle strips and intermediate block-like chain links (11). The chain links (11) are provided to receive drive from the sprocket (21) and to slide in a guide channel. The chain links (11) may be composed of lubrication-free, frictionless material, or a layer of such material may be provided on the surfaces contacting the turning and driving device (21). …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2238231-A (GB)
Title: Wiper assembly
Inventor: CURRIE ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: B60S1/24
Filed: 1989-11-04
Abstract: A wiper assembly comprises a carrier 10 of stepped form with a connecting rod 28 extending through an opening in a step 13 of the carrier. A motor and gearbox unit 29, 22 is mounted at a rear face of a first end portion of the carrier and drives a crank 23 at a front face of that end portion. A second crank 21 is disposed at a rear face of a second end portion of the carrier and is fixed to a spindle 18 protruding from the front of the second end portion of the carrier. The throws of the cranks 23, 21 differ so that the connecting rod 28 oscillates and transmits the required angular movement to the wiper arm and blade of a vehicle via the spindle 18. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237775-A (GB)
Title: Drawing aid
Inventor: WIGRAM RICHARD INGE
IPC: B43L11/04
Filed: 1989-11-07
Abstract: A drawing aid comprises a template (1) having in at least one surface groove (2) defining outlines any of which can be transferred to a drawing medium (3) on which there is to be prepared a drawing including the selected outline. The transfer is effected by placing the drawing medium (3) on the surface of the template (1) and passing a writing implement (4) over the drawing medium whilst engaged via the drawing medium in the groove defining the selected outline so that the implement is guided by the groove to reproduce the selected outline on the drawing medium. The template is of particular use in drawing ellipses wherein the template includes an array of concentric grooves (Fig. 1). The grooves may be in opposite surfaces of the template. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241631-A (GB)
Title: Netting apparatus
Inventor: HEMPHILL ROBERT ANTHONY
IPC: A01G13/02
Filed: 1990-03-09
Abstract: Apparatus to assist the spreading of a net over, or the removal of a net from, a growing area such as in a vineyard comprises a carrier 10 having suitable mountings 17 for attachment to a tractor 3-point linkage. A frame 31 is pivoted to the carrier for raising and lowering movement under the action of a hydraulic ram 34, the frame including a pair of spaced arms 37, 38 between which is rotatably mounted a spindle 49. Motor 45, 46 drives the spindle 49 to permit unwinding of winding of netting from or on to the spindle. The carrier includes an elevated operator's platform 21, with hydraulic controls 57, 58 for the ram 34 and motor 45. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243660-A (GB)
Title: Rigid framework constructions
Inventor: WEEDEN ROBERT JAMES
IPC: A47F5/13
Filed: 1990-05-04
Abstract: A rigid framework comprises cylindrical tubes (1) connected end-to-end by a cylindrical boss (3), and a beam (2) connected by way of a connector (8) to the cylindrical boss (3), the end (9) of the connector (8) being shaped to conform to the cylindrical boss (3) so that the beam (2) cannot rotate about its own axis. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231397-A (GB)
Title: Burner gas control
Inventor: MONKS ARTHUR
IPC: F24C3/00
Filed: 1990-05-09
Abstract: A gas fuelled appliance, such as a live fuel effect gas fire, comprises a gas burner 1 which is supplied with gas via an electrically controlled gas flow control valve 4 provided with an electronic controller 5 for presetting the required gas flow and for causing the preset gas flow to be varied in a random or pre-programmed manner in order to obtain a more realistic varying live fuel effect. A further burner may provide the main heat output. Alternatively the voltage to the gas valve of a cooker hob may have a pre-programmed variation to effect stirring of a soup or sauce. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246576-A (GB)
Title: A process for the preparation of hydrocarbons, a process for the shutdown of a reactor for carrying out said process and a reactor to be used therefor
Inventor: HILDEBRANDT ULLRICH
IPC: C07C1/04
Filed: 1990-06-28
Abstract: In a process for the preparation of hydrocarbons from hydrogen and carbon monoxide and a process for the shutdown of a catalytic reactor 1 used therefor a buffer vessel 12 is used for a controlled expansion of the products from the reactor 1 in case of a shutdown situation. Depressurization takes place by sending gas to the buffer vessel 12 in order to control the discharge of gaseous reaction products and unreacted feed gas in the reactor on the one hand and controlling the gas flow to a flare via line 9a or other use on the other hand. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235878-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent article with surface material comprising porous liquid-retentive body and integral hydrophobic film
Inventor: KOBAYASHI TAKATOSHI
IPC: A61F13/515
Filed: 1990-08-21
Abstract: An absorbent article comprises a surface material 1, a liquid-impermeable backing material 7, and an absorbent 6 located therebetween, wherein said surface material comprises a liquid-retentive structure body 2 with a three-dimensional skeleton structure having an average interskeleton distance of from 150 to 700 mu m and a hydrophobic film 3 being integrally provided with the liquid-retentive structure body so as to form a skin-contact face, and has openings 5 penetrating through the liquid-retentive structure body and the hydrophobic film. The absorbent article may be, for example, a sanitary napkin which can rapidly introduce a liquid into the absorbent via the openings, shows no turn back of the absorbed liquid toward the body even under pressure, gives an excellent feel in use, maintains a dry surface and can completely inhibit leakage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249880-A (GB)
Title: Closure device
Inventor: ROLFE JOHN ANTHONY
IPC: H02G3/18
Filed: 1990-10-17
Abstract: A closure device comprises a frame 16 defining an access opening and a cover 18 fittable to the frame for closing the access opening. The cover is provided with at least one edge flap 116 raisable from the lowered position illustrated for allowing the passage of at least one appliance electrical or optical cord through the access opening between the edge flap and an adjacent edge portion of the frame. The edge flap and the frame edge portion carry respective resiliently deformable members 118, 120 for engaging the cords passing between them in use. The arrangement is such that fitting the cover to the frame to close the access opening with an appliance cord extending through the access opening in engagement with the frame edge resiliently deformable member 120 causes the edge flap to rise from its lowered position by virtue of the edge flap resiliently deformable member 118 engaging the cord. A shoulder 148 holds the flap raised and may be supplemented by interengaging teeth. A cover handle operates a cover latch and a tray 162 can be telescopically lowered over the frame 16 to provide an adjustable-sized floor box. Latches are provided for mounting the box. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247496-A (GB)
Title: Hinge device
Inventor: OJIMA JUJI
IPC: E05D11/08
Filed: 1991-07-22
Abstract: A hinge device to be used between a rotatable component and a stationary component permits a restrained rotation in a predetermined angular range of one component in relation to the other by a torsional force of coil spring (4) inserted therein; and afterwardly to restrain a rotating speed by means of high viscosity grease and the coil spring. The device includes a case (1) connected to a stationary component and a cylinder (3) having a non-circular aperture (5) for connection with the end of a shaft connected to a rotatable component. The hinge device is used as an impact absorber for pivoted lids of pianos, record players, computers, copiers etc. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252259-A (GB)
Title: Controlling process for producing dispersions
Inventor: HUMAN HENDRIK JOHANNES
IPC: B01F15/00
Filed: 1991-12-16
Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a process for preparing a dispersion comprising at least two essentially immiscible phases by using a mixing device comprising rotating elements for mixing the phases, said process comprising the steps of passing the two phases through the mixing device monitoring an optical parameter of the dispersion after said dispersion has left the mixing device, and utilizing this optical parameter to control the processing conditions in the mixing device. We have discovered that in the process of preparing dispersions the droplet-size distribution can suitably be controlled by measuring an optical parameter of the dispersion after it has left the mixing device and using the measurement to adjust the processing and/or operating conditions.
Patent GB-2255632-A (GB)
Title: Cooking apparatus
Inventor: GOSTELOW BENJAMIN FRANK
IPC: F24C15/00
Filed: 1992-04-23
Abstract: A domestic cooker has a plenum chamber 4 positioned to the rear of its oven cavity 1. Air is pumped into the chamber by a fan 6 which draws air around the outside of the cavity. Air exits from the chamber to atmosphere via a duct 44 above the oven cavity having first passed over the cooker-control panel 12 to keep the latter at an acceptable temperature. The oven cavity has a door 46 of a composite construction with inner and outer door panels 47, 48 spaced apart by a passageway 49 open at the top and at the bottom of the door. Air from the plenum chamber 4 flows to the passageway 49 via a second duct located beneath the cavity. In another embodiment of the invention the cooker has two oven cavities each with a door of the composite construction, the passageways between the inner and outer panels of each door being supplied with air from a plenum chamber at the rear of the cavities. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256588-A (GB)
Title: Procaterol-containing plaster
Inventor: AKAZAWA MITSUJI
IPC: A61K47/32
Filed: 1991-11-07
Abstract: A procaterol-containing plaster comprising a medicated layer provided on a support material, wherein the medicated layer contains procaterol or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof in an amount of 0.1 to 5 wt. % based on a substantially water-free sticky gel base comprising polyacrylic acid, a cross-linking agent, and at least one lower or polyhydric alcohol as the essential ingredients. This plaster is useful since it allows procaterol or its salt to be percutaneously absorbed stably for long. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268775-A (GB)
Title: Link member.
Inventor: KITCHING ELSE-MARIE
IPC: F16G15/12
Filed: 1992-07-13
Abstract: An openable/closable link member having, in its open configuration, two limbs 3,4, the free ends of which lie adjacent to each other and wherein the upper surface of the first limb 3 at or near its free end is provided with means 5,6, for inter-engaging with complementary means 9 provided on the lower surface of the second limb 4 at or near the free end thereof. The link member is closable by locating the said upper and lower surfaces opposite each other and pressing these together whereby the surfaces inter-engage said engagement lying substantially in the plane of the link member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270831-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning tool for bottles or glasses
Inventor: HSIEH TUNG-CHIANG
IPC: B08B9/087
Filed: 1992-09-29
Abstract: A bottle or glass cleaning tool comprises two arms 2 extending downwardly from a handle, and a scraper 3 extending laterally from the bottom end of one of said arms 2. The outwardly facing surfaces of the scraper and the arms are covered with sponge or like material 2 for cleaning the inside of the bottle or glass. The handle, arms and scraper are made from flexible material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277431-A (GB)
Title: Knee pad
Inventor: KREJOV KONSTANTIN DIMITROV
IPC: A41D13/06
Filed: 1992-11-10
Abstract: A knee pad has a plastic shell hard enough to keep the shape and soft enough not to damage the knee. Absorbent material keeps the plastic from the skin and absorbs sweat. An elastic belt with velcro (RTM) ends or an elastic sleeve is used to fix the pad to the knee. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264663-A (GB)
Title: Workpiece loading and unloading device for a plate processing machine
Inventor: ITO MASAOKI
IPC: B23Q7/10
Filed: 1993-02-26
Abstract: A material pallet moves reciprocally between a loading/unloading station ST-0 (at one side of a plate processing machine 1) and one or two stations (ST-1, ST-2) flanking station ST-0. With material pallet at station ST-0 a workpiece is separated from those carried by material pallet and is loaded by a transfer device 43. The material pallet is transferred from station ST-0 to station ST-1 and a product pallet is transferred to station ST-0 during processing of the workpiece by the machine 1. The finished product is then transferred to the product pallet at station ST-0 by the transfer device 43. The transfer device incorporates a device 157 for locating a workpiece at a home-position in the processing machine. An alternative transfer device includes a home-positioning device (165), movable in X- and Y-axis directions and pivotable in the horizontal plane, and a workpiece clamp (163), pivotable so that it can clamp an inclined workpiece edge without bending it. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267582-A (GB)
Title: Control of refrigeration in a supermarket
Inventor: SMITH BRIAN OSMOND
IPC: F25B5/02
Filed: 1993-06-01
Abstract: A control system for a plurality of refrigerated containers (2, 3, 4) comprises means for sensing a condition of system breakdown; means for control the valves (14, 15, 16) to connect or disconnect the containers to or from the compressor (18) according to signals from the sensing means; and means for sequencing the connection of the containers to the compressor after a system shutdown, so as to avoid a high demand to the compressor. Individual conditions for each container can be input into the system via a microprocessor keyboard and can be displayed on a display module. The strategy involves giving cases a priority of order in reconnection. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268250-A (GB)
Title: Four-way slide valve
Inventor: HOLBORROW PETER
IPC: F16K11/065
Filed: 1993-08-06
Abstract: A four-way slide valve 10 comprises a valve body 11 with an inlet port 15, an outlet port 16 and two working ports 17, 18, and a slide assembly 28 movable within the body. The slide assembly 28 carries a closure member 42, which has a cavity 45 which can connect the outlet port and either of the working ports, the other working port being connected to the inlet. The closure member 42 slides along a flow plate 25 having openings 22, 23, 24 corresponding to the outlet port and working ports. The face of the closure member opposite to the cavity communicates with the outlet port via a passageway 46 through the closure member. The closure member is movable within the slide assembly by means of a boss 43 on the closure member received in a recess 41 on the slide assembly. The valve may be solenoid actuated through a pilot valve, and can be used in a heat pump/ refrigeration circuit <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281673-A (GB)
Title: Control of tone in an image scanning process
Inventor: BEARD DERYK
IPC: H04N1/407
Filed: 1993-09-03
Abstract: The range of tone values in a film transparency scanning process is controlled by adjusting the desired output tone for one or more values of input tone about an axis or axes 3, 4, 5 substantially at right angles to a line AB representing a linear relationship between the input and output. A curve 6 is fitted over the range such that the curve passes through the adjusted value or values and intermediate values of output tone are selected according to their position on the curve. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272072-A (GB)
Title: Second harmonic gereration and self frequency doubling laser materials comprised of bulk germanosilicate and aluminosilicate glasses
Inventor: LAWANDY NABIL M
IPC: H01S3/16
Filed: 1992-06-26
Abstract: A method for preparing a material so as to exhibit second harmonic generation for optical radiation that passes through the material. The method includes a first step of providing a bulk glass comprised of substitutionally doped silica and a charge transfer dopant. The bulk glass is prepared for frequency doubling in accordance with a method that includes a step of irradiating the bulk glass with optical radiation having a first wavelength and a second wavelength, the bulk glass being irradiated for a period of time sufficient to obtain a desired amount of conversion efficiency of the first wavelength into the second wavelength. The silica is substitutionally doped with an element selected from the group consisting of Ge and Al, and the charge transfer do pant is selected from the group consisting of Ce<3+>, Nd<3+>, and Eu<2+>. In another embodiment of the invention the silica is substitutionally doped with Ge and the charge transfer dopant is comprised of naturally existing Ge defects. The bulk glass may be provided as a monolithic body, a preform, a coating, a layer, or as a film. Optical devices incorporating a bulk glass SHG converter and self-frequency doubling glass lasers are described. <IMAGE>