baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2262293-A (GB)
Title: Ceiling access panel
Inventor: MARVIN WILLIAM
IPC: E04B9/00
Filed: 1991-12-11
Abstract: A ceiling access panel comprises a rectangular metal frame 10 having pivot pins 15 extending into its aperture from opposed sides nearer to one of the connecting sides 22 than to the other. The panel 14 has fixed to its upper surface brackets 21 defining elongate slots open at their ends directed toward side 19 of the frame when the panel is closed. The pins 15 are spaced sufficiently from side 22 of the frame that when the panel is unlocked and swung downward on pins 15 it may then be lifted until the brackets are removed from the pins, whereupon the panel and brackets may be removed from the aperture between pins 15 and side 22 as indicated in dotted lines. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263678-A (GB)
Title: Fully automatic car window shade
Inventor: WANG WEN-HSU
IPC: B60J1/20
Filed: 1992-01-28
Abstract: A fully automatic car window shade 11 can be used individually or collectively in a vehicle and is operated via a control system 13 integrated with the vehicle's ignition switch 12 and actuated by the vehicle's ignition switch; whether in an extended or retracted mode, the window shade is mounted in such a manner so as to be flush over the vehicle window and each window shade has its own respective actuator and control system circuit, with the control system being connected to electrical current through the ignition switch of the vehicle; thus, when the driver starts the engine of the vehicle, the installed window shade is automatically retracted and, conversely, when the engine of the vehicle is switched off, then the installed window shade automatically extends. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264877-A (GB)
Title: Amusement-with-prizes machine
Inventor: WARD BRIAN JAMES
IPC: A63F9/24
Filed: 1992-02-24
Abstract: A game of skill (10) comprises a target (18) and a missile (24), the position of which can be manipulated by a control means (40), missile release means operable by a player, sensing means on a target to sense contact by the missile (24), detecting means to check whether the target hit is correct and prize distribution means (38). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253905-A (GB)
Title: Gas testing apparatus
Inventor: BALL KEVIN TIMOTHY
IPC: G01N33/00
Filed: 1992-03-13
Abstract: For testing gas e.g. breathable air, the gas is passed through detector tubes which contain a reagent sensitive to contaminant. To allow tests for a number of contaminants to be carried out simultaneously, the apparatus has sockets 20 for different detector tubes, and these sockets are mounted at the end of gas passages (52 to 56) connected to a manifold (48) supplied with test gas (30 or 32). Valves (58) are used to open or close the gas passages in response to a timer mechanism. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257565-A (GB)
Title: Circuit breakers.
Inventor: FISHOVITZ ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: H01H71/46
Filed: 1992-05-29
Abstract: An alarm assembly for a circuit breaker includes a flux shunt trip device 15 having a plunger 17 which moves upon a predetermined current condition from a retracted position to an extended position to actuate a trip mechanism which interrupts current through the circuit breaker. An actuating member 31 is engageable with the plunger 17 so that when the plunger 17 moves to its extended position, the actuating member 31 moves to an actuated position where it remains even if the plunger 17 returns to its retracted position. In the actuated position, the actuating member 31 actuates a switch 39 which may be connected to an audible alarm or light indicator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259575-A (GB)
Title: Voltage generating circuit
Inventor: PARK YONG-BO
IPC: G11C11/401
Filed: 1992-08-07
Abstract: A circuit for generating an internal voltage intVcc applied to the memory elements of a semiconductor chip comprises a differential amplifier (300) for receiving a reference voltage VREF1 and the internal voltage int.VCC, a driver circuit (50) for producing the internal voltage under the control of the differential amplifier (300), and a driver control circuit (200) for controlling a gate signal of the driver circuit (50) so as to cause the driver circuit to produce either a fixed internal voltage int.VCC for normal purposes or an external source voltage level ext.VCC for a burn-in test. The external voltage is sensed (100) at a point F1 and is compared with a second reference VREF2 whereby to operate (TM1) the driver control circuit (200). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269848-A (GB)
Title: Releasable connnector
Inventor: JAMES BARRY JOHN
IPC: F16B5/10
Filed: 1992-08-10
Abstract: A releasable connector eg between two elements (12, 14) comprising an abutting member (16) arranged to abut against one element (12) and a projecting member (20) carrying at least one projection (22) for interengagement with cammed groove means (34) on the other element (14). The projecting member (20) is slidably mounted with respect to the abutting member (16) and is biased into a retracted position by means of resilient means (32). Rotation of the projecting member (20) when engaged with the cammed groove means (34) forces the member into an extended position against the biasing of the resilient means (32). This provides a connector which is easy and quick to use, versatile and cannot be overtightened. It is suitable for connecting two members together as shown, e.g. a frame and a platen for use in a jig for manufacturing trusses, or for clamping onto a single member, e.g. to form a stop located on a frame. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271306-A (GB)
Title: Tape automated bonding control system
Inventor: FARASSAT FARHAD
IPC: B23K1/005
Filed: 1992-10-06
Abstract: A tape automated bonding process for attaching an integrated circuit to a printed circuit board comprises supplying energy to a bonding tool 8 arranged to press a lead 2 of the integrated circuit against the printed circuit board and monitoring the deformation of the lead. The level and duration of the supply of energy is continuously controlled during the bonding process in response to the deformation of the lead. The method is particularly appropriate for gold, gold-tin-copper or gold-tin-gold systems, and is carried out as a three stage process. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265571-A (GB)
Title: Blanket-tensioning device with secondary securing means
Inventor: STEGMEIR MANFRED
IPC: B41F27/12
Filed: 1993-03-30
Abstract: A blanket-tensioning device for transfer cylinders of offset printing machines has one or two clamping bars 3, 4, to which the ends of the blanket 5 are secured. The clamping bars are secured against becoming loose and coming out of the clamping channel 2 by a secondary securing means including in one embodiment (Fig. 1) a second set of spring-loaded screws 6, 7. Each screw 6 is screwed into the cylinder body 1 and has a truncated-conical head corresponding to the two clamping bars 3, 4, and is arranged centrally between these clamping bars. The clamping bars 3, 4 have a shoulder 8 in the region of each screw 6 for retaining the bars in the channel if the tensioning screws become loose. Alternatively in blanket-tensioning arrangements with only one clamping bar 9, 17 (Figs. 2 and 3) the secondary securing moans includes a deformable washer 11 or wedging device 16 which is pressed laterally against the wall of the clamping channel by securing screws 10, 14. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280848-A (GB)
Title: Skin treatment apparatus
Inventor: LIEN HUEI-JUNG
IPC: A61H33/06
Filed: 1993-08-10
Abstract: A skin treatment apparatus includes a machine base 3 holding a turbine vane 5 and a mist generator 4 comprising an oscillator, a housing 1 supported on the machine base 3 to hold a water trough 14, an extension tube 2 mounted on the housing and communicated with the water trough 14, and an electronic circuit controlled by a timer to turn on the mist generator 4 and the turbine vane 5. The mist generator 4 stirs up cold water into a mist and the turbine vane 5 blows the mist out of the extension tube 2 for application to the skin of a person. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270354-A (GB)
Title: Drive slip control system
Inventor: MAIER ROLF
IPC: B60K28/16
Filed: 1993-08-24
Abstract: In a drive slip control system for a motor vehicle, in which a differential lock effect is achieved by brake action, activation times for the brake pressure supply valves of driven wheel brakes are determined from (a) the difference ( DELTA w=wL-wR) between the rotational speeds of the driven wheels, (b) the engine rotational speed, and (c) the selected gear, and only one drive wheel is braked at a time.
Patent GB-2275229-A (GB)
Title: Valve in ink supply conduit of a writing instrument.
Inventor: OZU TATSUYA
IPC: B43K7/10
Filed: 1994-02-02
Abstract: A writing implement includes a non return valve device provided at a specified position along a liquid passage between an ink reservoir and a writing tip. The valve device has a gravity operated ball valve member (22), including a chamber portion (31) in which the ball valve member is moveable. The chamber has at least a ball retaining portion (30) of non-circular cross-section. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277363-A (GB)
Title: Means for attaching a clutch assembly to a crankshaft
Inventor: BAIER WOLFGANG
IPC: F16D13/70
Filed: 1994-03-25
Abstract: A clutch assembly comprising a flywheel (7), a clutch pressure plate unit (3) and a clutch plate (5) is secured to the output end (11) of a crankshaft (15) of an internal combustion engine by attachment means (9) which include axially extending mating surfaces on the output end (11) of the crankshaft (15) and the flywheel (7) as axially self-locking frusto-conical surfaces. Passages 45 allow fluid pressure to facilitate removal of the flywheel. The flywheel (7) may alternatively be secured onto the output end (11) of the crankshaft (15) with adhesive (Fig. 3) in the region of the axially extending mating surfaces and/or in the region of radially extending mating surfaces. Dowel connections (Fig. 4) may alternatively be used to transmit the torque, while axial location is provided by an adhesive bond between the mating surfaces. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279391-A (GB)
Title: Installing frames in building structures
Inventor: HUDSON DAVID
IPC: E06B3/22
Filed: 1994-07-01
Abstract: A securing bracket 10 for securing a window frame 11 in an opening of a building 12 comprises a first portion 13 which is secured to an inner course of bricks 15 through plaster layer 16 and a second portion 17 which is secured to the window frame 11 by screw 18. A trim member 19 clipped onto portion 13. The first portion engages the second portion and is slidably adjustable thereto using a dove-tail connection member 20 which is integrally moulded with the second portion 17. The dove-tail connection member 20 has a serrated surface which inhibits movement of the first portion away from the second portion but allows relative movement towards each other of the first and second portions in the manner of a ratchet. In this way, the perpendicular distance between the first and second portions is adjustable so that the bracket 10 can accommodate the various sizes of step in the window opening caused by the different thicknesses of layer 16 Fig. 3 illustrates a door and frame in which a moveable locking member of the door is received in a keep portion which is recessed into the frame. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282606-A (GB)
Title: Z-type films for second harmonic generation
Inventor: ASHWELL GEOFFREY JOSEPH
IPC: C09B23/00
Filed: 1994-08-11
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB94/01760 Sec. 371 Date Jan. 29, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Jan. 29, 1996 PCT Filed Aug. 11, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO95/04953 PCT Pub. Date Feb. 16, 1995Optically non-linear materials suitable upon repeated Langmuir-Blodgett dipping for forming Z-type (head-to-tail) films for second harmonic generation include hemicyanine dyes which are very unsymmetrical, i.e. which have hydrophobic substituents differing in size by at least 4 carbon atoms, each end of a hydrophilic chromophore. A suitable dye is E-N-octadecyl-4-[2-(4-dibutylaminophenyl)ethenyl]quinolinium iodide.
Patent GB-2292895-A (GB)
Title: Walking frame footrest
Inventor: JOHNSON ESTHER LEE
IPC: A61H3/00
Filed: 1994-09-06
Abstract: A walking frame comprises a footrest which can be pivoted about the frame between a vertical out-of-use position and the horizontal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294251-A (GB)
Title: Meat flavour coating kit
Inventor: GALE RAYMOND GEORGE
IPC: A23L13/00
Filed: 1994-10-18
Abstract: A meat flavour coating kit comprises a pouch adapted to hold at least a half pound portion of whole or partitioned meat therein, which pouch contains one or more flavour coating additives and has an opening at the upper, in use, end thereof which is sealed closed in a tamper proof or tamper evident manner at 5 and which is re-sealable at 7 to enable the pouch, once opened to introduce the meat, to be repealed in a sufficiently secure manner that no leakage of the contents of the pouch occur when the pouch is shaken to coat the meat. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285023-A (GB)
Title: Electrically operated power steering apparatus
Inventor: SHIMIZU YASUO
IPC: B62D5/04
Filed: 1994-12-20
Abstract: A steering torque sensor (13) produces a steering torque signal (T) indicative of a steering torque of the steering system, and a rotational speed sensor produces a rotation speed signal ( theta M') indicative of a rotational speed of the electric motor (11). A controller (25) produces a differential signal (T') of the steering torque signal (T), calculates a steering rotational speed ( theta ') of the steering system based on the differential signal (T') and the rotational speed signal ( theta M') and controls the electric motor (11) based on the steering torque (T) and the steering rotational speed ( theta M') The rotational speed signal ( theta ') may alternatively be calculated based on a motor current signal (IMO) indicative of a motor current (IM) of the electric motor and a motor voltage signal (VMO) indicative of a motor voltage (VM) of the electric motor (11). A sensor for the steering rotational speed is thus not needed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286349-A (GB)
Title: Wear resistant diamond coating for bores used in oil or gas production stations
Inventor: KLUTH ERHARD LOTHAR EDGAR
IPC: C23C16/02
Filed: 1995-02-01
Abstract: A production station for obtaining naturally occurring subterranean oil and/or gas deposits, wherein apparatus eg a pipe 22, valve, choke or liner, having a bore 24 through which the oil and/or gas passes is provided with a wear resistant coating 28 of diamond-like carbon. A bonding layer 30 of silicon, hydrogenated silicon or silicon carbide may be used prior to vapour deposition of the diamond layer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298193-A (GB)
Title: Medicament administration dummy
Inventor: JACKSTONBURG JOSHUAHN
IPC: A61J17/00
Filed: 1995-02-21
Abstract: A medicament administration dummy comprises a teat 1 having a dispensing orifice at one end 7, a cylindrical chamber 2 for receiving and mixing medicine and a push-fit stopper-plug closing the end of the cylindrical chamber opposite the teat, the plug having a tab 4 and a diaphragm base with an orifice 6 for relieving the vacuum created by dispensing the contents. Preferably the teat and chamber are integrally formed, with similar volumes and integral graduation marks along their length. Preferably the dummy also comprises a safety collar 5 which may push lock with the teat. Preferably the vacuum caused by dispensing the contents causes the diaphragm base of the stopper-plug to inwardly distend thus opening the orifice 6. A hypodermic syringe may be introduced through the orifice 6 in order to insert small aliquot doses of medicine into the chamber.
Patent GB-2289608-A (GB)
Title: A process for producing a panel heater
Inventor: O'DONNELL JAMES MARTIN
IPC: H05B3/28
Filed: 1995-05-22
Abstract: A process for producing a panel heater (1) of the type comprising a body member (2) in the form of a slab comprises securing a plurality of bollards 10 on a base (6) of an open mouthed rectangular box (4) and placing an electrical heating element 8 having end connectors (22, 34) around the bollards 10. The end connectors engage within an internal connector housing 12. A matrix of fire retardant material (9) is cast in the box (4) about the electrical heating element 8 and the bollards 10 and allowed to set before being covered with an insulating panel 26. A closing lid 5 is attached to the open mouthed rectangular box 4 to form the base of the panel heater 1. The bollards 10 may be secured to the base 6 of the open mouthed rectangular box 4 by a jig (33) having bollard engaging prongs (32) removable after casting of the matrix 9. The process allows slab-like panel heaters (1) to be produced simply and cheaply. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290357-A (GB)
Title: Uniform Compression Gland Seal Assembly
Inventor: BURGESS KEVIN EDWARD
IPC: F16J15/18
Filed: 1994-03-10
Abstract: A gland seal assembly for a slurry pump comprising a main body (3) having a bore (4) therethrough for receiving a rotatable shaft (50), a packing receiving zone within the bore (4), the packing including at least two packing rings (8) and a packing sleeve (25) surrounding the packing rings (8) and arranged so that axial compression of the packing sleeve (25) can be translated, at least in part, to radial compression of the packing rings (8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294066-A (GB)
Title: Supporting window frames in openings
Inventor: WATTS PETER DAVID
IPC: E06B1/70
Filed: 1995-10-02
Abstract: A former 40, for supporting a window 34 along the lower edge of a rectangular window opening in a cavity wall, is bent from corrosion protected mild steel sheet and comprises an upper horizontal panel 16 integrally formed at each end with horizontal and vertical mounting panels for attachment to the cavity wall at opposite sides of the bottom of the window opening. The upper panel 16 projects forwardly across most of the cavity between the leaves, and an integral stay panel 28 extends downwards and backwards from the front edge of the upper panel to engage the upright surface of the inner leaf of the wall. A cill support panel 19 extends forwards from the lower edge of the stay panel. The former 40 serves to transfer the weight of the window 34 to the inner leaf 24 alone, thus allowing the window to be installed before the cill is fitted in the opening in the outer leaf. When the cill 31 is subsequently fitted, it is partly supported on the forwardly projecting cill support panel 19 of the former. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301028-A (GB)
Title: Backrest for use on beds
Inventor: GARMAN DAVID EDMUND TALBOT
IPC: A61G7/05
Filed: 1996-05-17
Abstract: Backrest support apparatus comprising an inflatable flexible bag structure which comprises two hollow limbs 11, 12 configured and connected at a junction or tethered to assume a stable configuration when fully inflated, and to collapse to a substantially planar configuration in which one limb 11 at least partially overlies the other 12 when the structure is deflated. A similar apparatus for the legs may also be provided (Fig 6).
Patent GB-2316056-A (GB)
Title: Dislodging Posts from the Ground
Inventor: SMITH ALFRED MALCOLM
IPC: E04H17/26
Filed: 1996-08-08
Abstract: A tool for dislodging a post (10) from the ground has a draw head (16) suspended from the shorter end (36) of an unequal lever (14) which is pivoted on a support (12) standing on the ground. The draw head may be fork-shaped, with an open side through which it is introduced to the post, or ring-shaped. Opposed sharp edges (52, 54; 53, 55) of the draw head then engage on either side of the post with the draw head inclined on the post. The other end of the lever is forced down, and the post, grasped by the draw head (16), is dislodged. Preferably, the draw head is serrated and may have a tether (74, Fig 7) for gripping a broken post to pull it out. Preferably the support (12) has a base (18) with a recess (26) to abut and accommodate the post (10).
Patent GB-2308454-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for testing an electronic module
Inventor: VOUTILAINEN JUKKA
IPC: H05K13/00
Filed: 1996-12-19
Abstract: An electronic circuit test apparatus comprises means to guide and resiliently clamp a circuit to be tested within a test frame 1 such that a thermal plate 8 is arranged adjacent to the circuit A. Spring- loaded probes 4 are arranged on a substrate 3 to extend through the thermal plate 8 to make test connections with connectors D on the said circuit. The thermal circuit 8 may heat stress the circuit under test. Further test means 7 may be provided to test connectors E. The thermal plate 8 may be formed in three layers: a silicone rubber layer 81; an aluminium layer 82 and an insulating layer 84 with heating elements 83 being located between the insulating layer 84 and the aluminium layer 82. The silicone rubber layer 81 may have a surface shaped to correspond to the surface of the circuit which it contacts.
Patent GB-2320881-A (GB)
Title: Soil-borne pest deterrent wall
Inventor: ANCHORS ANTHONY CLIFFORD
IPC: A01G13/10
Filed: 1997-01-02
Abstract: A small plastic or galvanised steel wall is designed to act as an impenetrable barrier between soil-borne pests and young or susceptible plants. The wall may be held in place by fixing pins.
Patent GB-2313407-A (GB)
Title: Car window:electric drive:belt transmission
Inventor: CHEN KUN-CHU
IPC: E05F15/16
Filed: 1997-01-13
Abstract: An electric drive to raise and lower a car window comprises endless, toothed belt or chain 4 driven by means 2 and engaging lower gear 23, encased by chain protectors 20,20', and upper gear 31 encased by chain protectors 30, 30'. The two belt runs lie in elastic tubes 5 within elongate cover 6. The belt (Figure 8, not shown) has internal teeth, a flat outer side and a wire cable, between the teeth and outside, to limit belt stretch.
Patent GB-2311299-A (GB)
Title: Inductively coupled plasma chemical vapour deposition; lined dielectric shield
Inventor: JANG JIN
IPC: C23C16/34
Filed: 1997-03-18
Abstract: An inductively coupled plasma chemical vapor deposition method for depositing a selected thin film on a substrate from inductively coupled plasma includes the steps of: providing a vacuum reaction chamber including an interior bounded, in part by a dielectric shield, the dielectric shield 13 having an amorphous silicon, silicon nitride or silicon carbide layer on its interior surface 16, and an antenna arranged outside the deposition chamber adjacent to the dielectric shield where RF power is applied; placing the substrate on a stage with the chamber; exhausting the vacuum reaction chamber leaving a vacuum state; introducing a reactant gas to the vacuum reaction chamber at a predetermined pressure; and applying RF power to the antenna, whereby inductively coupled plasma for deposition of a thin film from the reactant gas is formed within the vacuum chamber. Thin film transistors of silicon or silicon nitride may be produced using the method.
Patent GB-2327614-A (GB)
Title: Multiple Hypodermic Needle Arrangement
Inventor: CUSCHIERI ALFRED
IPC: A61M5/34
Filed: 1997-07-30
Abstract: A hypodermic needle 11 includes a plurality of other, hypodermic needles 15 to 17 movably secured thereto. The further needles are of superelastic shape memory alloy and are programmed to curve so that they occupy a first stressed position within the first needle and a second, unstressed position (fig 1a) when moved to extend therefrom. In the unstressed position the further needles extend radially and axially from the free end 12 of the first needle thereby providing multiple injection sites. A method of making one of the further needles comprises heating a hollow tube of 56% nickel and 44% titanium alloy within the temperature range 480-520‹C, forming the tube on a needle former again at 480-520‹C and for a period of 8-12 minutes and then removing the tube from the heat and former.