baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2346709-A (GB)
Title: Masking-amount guide device for a stereo slide mount
Inventor: INABA MINORU
IPC: G02B27/22
Filed: 1996-04-16
Abstract: A masking-amount guide device facilitates mounting of a stereo slide to a stereo slide mount which is divided into a base frame 21 and a cover frame 22. The size of the windows of the base frame is equal to the size of the pictures of the films, and pins 25 are provided at four corners of the windows to engage with perforations of the film. The cover frame 22 has holes 26 that correspond to the pins 25 and can be fitted to the base frame: The cover frames 22 are prepared in plural kinds (#0, #1, ---) in which the width C<SB>1</SB> between the windows is equal to the width between the windows in the base frame, and the width W of the windows decreases stepwisely. Plural kinds of masking-amount guide devices 31 having the same size of windows as that of the cover frames and having a collimation pattern at the same position on the right and left windows, are successively and temporarily fitted to the base frame 21, and the image of the stereo slide films is observed using a stereo slide viewer. The films are mounted on the base frame by using a cover frame of the same number as the number (#) of the masking-amount guide device 31 with which the sense of distance to the subject in a close-range view is in agreement with the sense of distance to the collimation pattern 35. There is thus obtained a stereo image with the parallax being suitably corrected.
Patent GB-2364987-A (GB)
Title: Carrier for display of wrench sockets
Inventor: ERNST GREGORY ROBERT
IPC: B65D73/00
Filed: 2000-07-20
Abstract: A carrier for wrench sockets 3 which are retained in a way preventing easy removal comprises an elongate base 1 having posts 4 projecting therefrom at spaced-apart intervals so that they can penetrate into respective sockets 3, and a retaining member 10 including means 20 to lock it to the base 1. Member 10 has surfaces 13 which are substantially perpendicular to the posts 4 so as to restrict movement of the sockets 3 off of the posts and a series of arms 12 projecting from member 10 in alignment with respective posts so as to penetrate into and limit movement of the sockets 3. Each post 4 may carry an arm 5 having a boss 6 thereon for urging by a spring 8 into a recess defined by the inner surface of a socket 3. Locking means 20 comprise flexible arms 22 for insertion though holes 23 in the base 1 and retention by barbs 24. A printed cardboard sheet 15 may be retained in an open area 14 of member 10 by lugs 16.
Patent GB-2350491-A (GB)
Title: Wiring harness
Inventor: DAVIES RUPERT ADRIAN
IPC: B60R16/02
Filed: 1999-03-05
Abstract: Wiring harness apparatus including an integral clip (12) to enable the apparatus to be secured to another body. The clip (12) comprises a flat metal plate which is secured to a wiring harness by way of a metal wrap (26) wound around a metal over-screen (20) which runs throughout the harness to provide shielding from electromagnetic effects. The clip (26) is in electrical contact with the over-screen (20) and thus makes provision for earth bonding of the harness. The harness is encapsulated in an over-sleeve (22) to prevent contamination of wires running in the harness.
Patent GB-2356246-A (GB)
Title: Combustion apparatus in particular for driving gas turbines
Inventor: JOOS FRANZ
IPC: F23M20/00
Filed: 2000-10-06
Abstract: Combustion apparatus 10, in particular for driving gas turbines, comprises burner 11 into which a gaseous fuel is sprayed though a plurality of separate fuel injection devices 15, 16 into an air flow entering through air inlet slots 13, 14, the resulting mixture flows into a combustion chamber 12 where it burns, the acoustic impedance or stiffness of the fuel injection devices is selected to be different by introducing a resonance cavity 20, 21 into the fuel distribution line 17, 18 in order to avoid thermoacoustic combustion instabilities, alternatively, the fuel injection devices 15, 16 each have a predetermined pressure drop of the fuel, the pressure drop is selected to be different in order to produce different acoustic impedance of the fuel injection devices.
Patent GB-2357570-A (GB)
Title: Shear valve
Inventor: STUART GRAHAM MANSFIELD
IPC: F16K17/38
Filed: 2000-10-20
Abstract: A shear valve has a body 1 which has an inlet 3 and an outlet 2, at opposite ends, a readily frangible or separable region 4, perhaps with reduced wall thickness, and an emergency shut-off valve 5 biassed toward the closed position enclosed in the inlet region, but held open by a displaceable abutment of at least one ball or roller. The ball may be held in position by a pointed member 8, and perhaps within a guide 10, and breakage or distortion of the valve body 1 causes relative displacement of the ball and the closure of the shut-off valve 5. The guide 10 may have a bore for the ball, and passageways 17 for the fluid, and may also be shaped to stop the ball. Pointed member 8 may be an insert provided with fluid passages. The second portion of the valve body 1 may have a non-return valve 14, perhaps with a thermal relief valve 16. The ball may also be released by a temperature actuated mechanism, 11 and 12. The valve is for use in fuel supply systems.
Patent GB-2353841-A (GB)
Title: A multi-link connector
Inventor: FOUNTAINE HOWARD
IPC: E05F11/06
Filed: 1999-06-10
Abstract: A multi-link connector which is particularly suitable for use with a window operator. The multi-link connector includes a plurality of links (12) joined together by a joining arrangement (11). The links (12) include a base (13) and a pair of oppositely disposed walls (14) so that the links (12) form a generally channel shaped elongate length. The joining arrangement (11) provides a plurality of drive elements (11a) which extend transversely between the walls (14) and are accessible through a gap (16) formed between the walls.
Patent GB-2358693-A (GB)
Title: Twin mass flywheels
Inventor: CURTIS ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: F16F15/131
Filed: 2000-08-04
Abstract: A twin mass flywheel (10) for use in drive lines has an input mass (11) for connection with an associated engine and an output mass (12) for connection with an associated driveline, these masses being relatively rotatable via a support bearing (13) acting therebetween against the action of a torsional damping means (14, 15, 16, 17) to damp torsional vibrations in the associated driveline. The input mass (11) has a central disc portion (11b) and a separately formed outer annular main mass portion (11c), the outer annular main mass portion having a recess (11e) in which the outer periphery of the central disc portion (11b) is received, and the inner and outer mass portions being secured together (11f) for co-rotation. The outer mass portion (11c) may carry additional mass in the form of blocks (70) located in a volume of an annular zone between the masses which is not swept by linkages (14) which connect the masses (11. 12 and act as part of the torsional damping means.
Patent GB-2375332-A (GB)
Title: Wheel restraint system
Inventor: MCKRILL NIGEL HOWARD
IPC: B60G7/02
Filed: 2001-04-05
Abstract: A wheel restraint system for a wheeled vehicle, to restrain a wheel which becomes detached, comprises retaining straps 30 which are connected between an extendable and retractable operating means 5 and part of the wheels 50. The operating means 5 comprises four shock attenuators linked to a pressure boost accumulator 60 which will retract the strap 30 when a wheel is detached to prevent the wheel flailing about in an uncontrolled manner at the end of its tether.
Patent GB-2374626-A (GB)
Title: Paint and / or tool holder for ladder
Inventor: FOREMAN ALEXANDER
IPC: E06C7/14
Filed: 2001-04-18
Abstract: A paint and/or tool holder which includes a clamp which attaches to a stile of a ladder or pair of steps and from which depends pivotally a tray which is adapted to receive cans of paint and/or tools.
Patent GB-2365516-A (GB)
Title: Electric Light Housing
Inventor: HUNTER JOHN EDWARD
IPC: F21S6/00
Filed: 2001-07-13
Abstract: An electric light housing includes a base (10), a back member (14), a front member (21, 22) which acts as a light screen, and connector means (23) for interconnecting the base (10), the back member (14) and the front member (21, 22). The back member (14) includes a substantially planar main panel (15) and a pair of side panels (17 and 18) formed integrally with the main panel (15) and extending at angles of 45{ to the main panel (15). The light fitting can be used as a table light, as a wall light or as a corner light.
Patent GB-2378586-A (GB)
Title: Rotor assembly with reduced heating due to eddy currents
Inventor: LE FLEM GRAHAM DEREK
IPC: H02K3/42
Filed: 2001-07-31
Abstract: A rotor assembly, e.g. for a high-speed synchronous machine, comprises a rotor body 8, a rotor winding with conductors 40 mounted on the rotor body 8, and, at each end of the rotor body, a chrome-steel end-bell 36. The conductors 40 are mounted parallel to the axis of the rotor and extend at least partially circumferentially around the ends of the rotor body 8. Each end-bell 36 encloses a portion of an end of the rotor body and at least one of the circumferentially extending conductors. In one embodiment, a cylindrical copper ring 48 is placed in electrical contact with the end-bell 36. The ring 48 can assist in conducting low frequency eddy currents in the end-bell 36, to reduce its heating. The machine may be controlled by a system incorporating switching devices which introduce harmonics. Due to skin effect at high frequencies, eddy currents are forced to the outer periphery of the end-bell 36, rather than being conducted via ring 48. At least part of the outer surface of each end-bell 36 is coated with a material 52, such as copper or silver plate, having a lower electrical resistivity than that of the end-bell 36. The coating 52 helps to conduct high frequency currents induced in the end-bell 36 to the wedges (or damper bars) 38, thus protecting other components from induced currents and high temperatures.
Patent GB-2367560-A (GB)
Title: Sacrificial anode with releasable connection
Inventor: SALOMONSEN JAN ERIK
IPC: C23F13/10
Filed: 2001-08-06
Abstract: Resistance controlled sacrificial anode for use inside pipe systems, comprises a blind flange 1 for installation in pipe nozzles, an anode holder 2 fastened to the blind flange, an anode mass 5 and a resistance 10. The anode holder 2 and anode mass 5 are provided with means suited to cooperate with each other, and thereby achieve a releasable connection.
Patent GB-2373609-A (GB)
Title: Sharing of digital literary works over a network with protection against illegal copying.
Inventor: LEE CHEOL-WOONG
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2001-10-19
Abstract: The transfer of copyright protected material over a communication network using a shared web for peer-to-peer transfer of material is disclosed. The material to be shared is stored in the terminals of the sharing web with a server providing a list of the available material to be shared, and for mediating the sharing of the material. The mediating function includes downloading the requested item, checking to see if the item requested has an identifier possibly in the form of an electronic watermark, and if the item can be shared. Items to be shared are then encrypted by public key methods and sent to the requesting user.
Patent GB-2381638-A (GB)
Title: Identifying audio characteristics
Inventor: KARA DAVID MATTHEW
IPC: G10L15/00
Filed: 2001-11-03
Abstract: Attributes including one or more accents and one or more human languages from an audio information stream are identified. Each identified attribute from the audio information stream is encoded into a time ordered index. The identified attributes share a common time reference. Different human language models are compared with the audio information stream at approximately the same time to generate an integrated time ordered index.
Patent GB-2367179-A (GB)
Title: Driving the data lines of a liquid crystal display
Inventor: YEO JU CHEON
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2000-05-19
Abstract: A liquid crystal display is disclosed comprising a plurality of data lines DL11 ... DL1n each connected with pixels; a plurality of video signal input lines VL1 ... VLN for supplying video signals to the data lines; a control signal generator   d  <SB>I1</SB>,   d  <SB>J1</SB> ...   d  <SB>In</SB>,   d  <SB>jn</SB>, and   d  <SB>1</SB> ...   d  <SB>n</SB>; a sampling switch device T11 ... T1n, being responsive to the control signal to connect and disconnect the video input lines and the data lines; and a pre-charge switch device CTa1, TTb1 ... CTan, CTbn, being responsive to the control signals to mutually short the data lines. In another embodiment a control signal controls a precharge switch and a demultiplexor, the latter applying a video signal to at least two data lines.
Patent GB-2385190-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated display
Inventor: MARSH WILLIAM PATRICK
IPC: G02B6/00
Filed: 2002-02-07
Abstract: An illuminatable display comprises a translucent support substrate in the form of a panel 11 having applied thereto an indicia 12 having a different property of light transmissivity than the substrate, the substrate also including a light source contiguous with an edge region thereof The light source is preferably a Light emitting diode and may be controlled by a microprocessor 14 either in response to external influences or to light in a predetermined sequence. Preferably the panel 11 is bent so that the light source and controller 22 are maintained out of vision in one portion 20, the indicia being carried on the other portion 21, at an angle to the other and being illuminated by light transmitted through the panel.
Patent GB-2376393-A (GB)
Title: A Quasi-Complementary Turbo Code (QCTC) generating apparatus
Inventor: KIM MIN-GOO
IPC: H03M13/29
Filed: 2002-02-13
Abstract: A Quasi-Complementary Turbo Code (QCTC) generating apparatus comprises a turbo encoder 201 for generating an information symbol sequence X and a plurality of parity symbol sequences Y0, Y1, Y0<SP>'</SP> and Y1', a channel interleaver 204, 214, 224, 234, 244 for individually interleaving the sequences, multiplexers 205, 215 for generating new parity symbol sequences by multiplexing parity symbol sequences with the same priority levels, a symbol concatenator 207 for serially concatenating the information and new parity symbol sequences, a repeater 208 for repeating the concatenated sequence and a puncturer 209 for selecting a predetermined number of symbols from the repeated sequence according to the code rate. The sub-codes enable optimum code combining at a receiver. Application is to hybrid automatic repeat request (H-ARQ) retransmission systems.
Patent GB-2385852-A (GB)
Title: Delta 6-desaturases from Primulaceae
Inventor: NAPIER JOHNATHAN A
IPC: C12N1/15
Filed: 2002-02-27
Abstract: An improved method for the specific production of unsaturated . l. -3 fatty acids and a method for the production of triglycerides having an increased content of unsaturated fatty acids, in particular . l. -3 fatty acids having more than three double bonds. The invention relates to the production of a transgenic organism, preferably a transgenic plant or a transgenic microorganism, having an increased content of fatty acids, oils or lipids having . W. 6 double bonds due to the expression of a . W.  6-desaturase from Primulaceae. The invention additionally relates to expression cassettes containing a nucleic acid sequence, a vector and organisms containing at least one nucleic acid sequence or an expression cassette. The invention further relates to unsaturated fatty acids and triglycerides having an increased content of unsaturated fatty acids and use thereof.
Patent GB-2376008-A (GB)
Title: A mirror surface angle adjusting mechanism
Inventor: SAKAMOTO MASATO
IPC: B60R1/072
Filed: 2002-04-11
Abstract: In a mirror surface angle adjusting mechanism 10, a hemispherical portion 14 of a mirror holder inner 12 is nipped between a predetermined number of ribs 28 of a case pivot 18 and a support portion 40 of a support pivot 38 by the action of fixing means 34, 36, 44. When the hemispherical portion 14 is slid with respect to the ribs 28 and the support portion 40, the mirror holder inner 12 moves to realise the adjustment of the mirror surface angle. Since each of the ribs 28 has the same thickness, partial dent due to thickness variation does not occur, and ensures a precise spherical surface on the support portion 40. The clearances 30, 32 between the ribs 28 are filled with lubricant and supplies the support portion 40 and pivot portion 38 with lubricant.
Patent GB-2387850-A (GB)
Title: Recycled polyvinyl butyral
Inventor: EVANS EDWIN LAWRENCE
IPC: B29B17/00
Filed: 2002-04-22
Abstract: A device, including a recycled polymeric material comprising polyvinyl butyral, the polyvinyl butyral preferably being reclaimed from laminated windscreens. The polyvinyl butyral may be mixed with a filler, such as an inorganic filler, and a pigment. The device may be formed into a sheet, such as a waterproof membrane, having an extension retained preferably by freezing. Also claimed is a method of making the device, the method comprising mixing the polyvinyl butyral and optionally forming the mixture into a sheet.
Patent GB-2381874-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for investigating the wall of a borehole
Inventor: CHEUNG PHILIP
IPC: G01V3/24
Filed: 2001-03-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of investigating the wall (2) of a borehole in a geological formation by means of two injectors (4, 5) with a potential V being applied between them and in measuring the potential difference   w  V between two electrically isolated measurement electrodes (6) situated between the two injectors (4, 5) and spaced apart from the formation by an insulating layer (1), in which the resistivity of the formation is obtained from the measured values of   w  V, V and I, with corrections being made for the effects due to the nature and the thickness of the insulating layer (1). In a first variant these corrections are based on a correction factor obtained from curves of <F>K = Rt.I/  w  V</F> as a function of the impedance V/I of the injector. In a second variant these corrections are obtained by estimating the current I F  actually injected into the formation while taking account of leakage current I L , and calculating the resistivity of the formation from the equation (I). The invention also provides an investigation device enabling the values of I F  and/or I L  to be estimated.
Patent GB-2394322-A (GB)
Title: Test specifications for system specifications
Inventor: MITCHELL WILLIAM PETER ROBIN
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2002-10-14
Abstract: A method (200) of detecting feature conflicts in a system specification includes generating (210) phase transitions of a system specification, defined with a graphical notation, and translating (230) the phase transitions into one or more abstract implementation. Feature combinations of the one or more abstract implementation are analysed (260) to detect one or more feature conflicts in the system specification. In this manner, an analysis can be made on the implied concurrent behaviour of features in system specifications, particularly partial specifications, which allows feature conflict detection.
Patent GB-2379491-A (GB)
Title: An acoustic isolator for down-hole applications
Inventor: EGEREV SERGEY
IPC: G01V1/52
Filed: 2000-06-01
Abstract: A plurality of heavy mass irregularities 54, 56, 58 attached to an inner wall 60 of a drill collar 52 attenuate acoustic waves travelling through the collar. The heavy mass irregularities 54, 56, 58 are spaced and sized for the maximum attenuation of acoustic pulses in a predetermined frequency range. The mass irregularities may be rings secured to the inner surface 60 of the collar by neck pieces 62 extending outwardly from the outer circumference of the ring. A centre pipe 64 may be included to isolate the mass irregularities from the fluid flow associated with the drilling operation.
Patent GB-2386610-A (GB)
Title: A sliding bearing material
Inventor: SAKAI KENJI
IPC: C22C9/04
Filed: 2003-01-20
Abstract: A sliding bearing made from an alloy comprising: 0.5-15 mass % Sn, 0.2-10 mass % Ni, 0.4-10 volume % in total of hard particles comprising one or more of WC, W2C, Mo2C, W and/or Mo, 0-40 mass % in total of Fe, Al, Mn, Co, Zn, Si and/or P, 0-10 volume % in total of MoS2, WS2, h-BN and/or graphite, 0-10 mass % in total of Bi and/or Pb, with the balance being copper. The matrix contains Cu, Sn and Ni and has a grain size of not more than 0.070 mm. Preferably the WC, W2C and Mo2C has an average size of 0.1-10 žm the W and Mo has an average size of 1-25 žm. The bearing is made by mixing an alloy powder with the hard particles, spreading the mixed powders on a copper-plated steel substrate, sintering at 800-950 {C in a reducing atmosphere, rolling and then re-sintering and re-rolling. The final sinter is performed no higher than 920 {C.
Patent GB-2389744-A (GB)
Title: Wireless Communication Cost Prediction for Mobile Devices
Inventor: SQUIBBS ROBERT FRANCIS
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2003-03-28
Abstract: A mobile device (60) is equipped with a communications subsystem capable of wireless communication with a communications infrastructure using any of multiple different data-transfer services each with an associated cost. A service determination subsystem of the device uses a currently-active quality-of experience profile to determine what service or services are to be used by the communications subsystem. A cost prediction arrangement is provided for predicting, on the basis of past data transfers involving the device, communication costs for the device to the end of a current usage period for at least one quality-of experience profile used as the currently-active profile for future communications in the usage period. The cost prediction arrangement can be part of the mobile device or hosted by a remote system.
Patent GB-2400146-A (GB)
Title: A method of assembling a spherical bearing using swaging
Inventor: SMITH PAUL
IPC: F16C33/08
Filed: 2003-03-31
Abstract: A method of assembling a spherical bearing comprises providing a ball 2, and a bearing housing 1 to be swaged around the ball 2. A temperature differential between the temperature of the housing 1 and the temperature of the ball 2 is then created, with the temperature of the ball 2 being lower than that of the housing 1 such that the relative size of the ball 2 with respect to the housing 1 decreases. The ball 2 is the inserted into the housing 1 and the housing 1 swaged around the ball 2. Both the housing 1 and the ball 2 are then allowed to return to ambient temperature so that the relative size of the ball 2 with respect to the housing 1 increases. The temperature differential may be created by cooling the ball 2 using liquid nitrogen, heating the housing 1, or both. Preferably the ball 2 and the housing 1 are manufactured from different materials, with the swaging step being a taper die swaging process.
Patent GB-2388784-A (GB)
Title: Embryo-implanting catheter control system and method for the same
Inventor: CECCHI MICHAEL D
IPC: A61B17/435
Filed: 2003-04-30
Abstract: A catheter assembly for performing embryo implants in a female's uterus including an inner component having an echogenic soft distal tip for supporting the embryo to be implanted in the womb. A guide cannula receives the inner component which in combination with the rigid proximal portion facilitates insertion of the distal tip and embryo into the womb through the cervix. The guide cannula is a hollow tubular member attached to the hub, and a distal end which protects the embryo on the inner component during insertion. Markings indicate the position of the soft distal tip of the inner component with respect to the guide cannula as well as the overall length of the catheter assembly. During the implantation process, ultrasound imaging equipment is used to monitor the position of the echogenic distal tip.