baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2290563-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for needling a nonwoven web
Inventor: FEHRER ERNST
IPC: D04H18/00
Filed: 1995-05-04
Abstract: An apparatus for needling a nonwoven web comprises a slider-crank mechanism (6), which is connected to a rocker (12) and serves to actuate at least one needle board (2), which is secured to the rocker (12), and web-guiding means comprising a web support (4) and a stripper (5). To provide a high needle density the needle board (2) is arranged to extend at right angles to the direction of the mean inclination (17) of the penetration paths of the needles (3) when the slider-crank mechanism (6) is in a mid-stroke position. This may be achieved by means of a wedge-shaped shim (18) interposed between the rocker (12) and needle board (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295735-A (GB)
Title: Zero insertion force socket
Inventor: SCHIETZ JOHN T
IPC: H05K7/10
Filed: 1995-10-26
Abstract: A zero insertion force pin grid array socket includes a cover slidably engaged to a base 20 and having an array of holes formed therethrough. The base has an array of corresponding passages 22, the passages receiving pins 85 of an IC package inserted through corresponding holes of the cover. Contacts 30 are mounted within the passages and are mounted at an angle of 60 - 85 DEG  askew to the sides 33 of the base in order to provide a high density interstitial array. The contacts include torsional beams 27 which deflect upon the engagement of the pin of the IC package and which have a surface area of at least thirty percent of the entire surface area of contacts. The contacts include a wiping area 32 which is gold plated and which has a surface area of less than a fortieth of the entire surface area of the contact. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306290-A (GB)
Title: Confectionery containing chocolate shapes
Inventor: BECKETT STEPHEN THOMAS
IPC: A23G3/00
Filed: 1995-10-31
Abstract: A confectionery product comprising a frozen, chilled or ambient confectionery material, such as ice cream, having dispersed therein discrete pieces of shaped chocolate or a fat-containing confectionery material having specific characteristic shapes, e.g. numbers or letters.
Patent GB-2296545-A (GB)
Title: Rotary damper
Inventor: JANOSCHEK WERNER
IPC: B60R7/06
Filed: 1995-12-12
Abstract: Rotary damper comprises a housing 10, a disc-shaped rotor 28 which is rotatably and axially displaceably supported in said housing 10, said rotor 28 including an axially aligned annular friction surface which coacts with a coaxial annular friction surface 36 inside said housing 10, and a spring 38 within said housing 10 which axially presses said rotor 28 against said friction surface 36 of said housing 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2309778-A (GB)
Title: Validating banknotes by detecting security strip exposure windows
Inventor: BERNARDINI RON
IPC: G07D7/00
Filed: 1996-02-05
Abstract: Genuine banknotes provided with a security strip or thread (4) embedded within the banknote (2) but partially exposed at regularly spaced regions along its length by windows (6) are detected by measuring infra-red light transmissivity through the window. Transmissivity is also measured through the area between windows and compared with the window transmissivity. A difference in transmissivity within a set range indicates the presence of windows and thus validates the banknote. If the required variation in transmissivity is not detected, the banknote can be rejected as a counterfeit. The hand-held validating device has upper and lower portions hingedly connected for enclosing around a banknote. LEDs in the upper portion and detectors in the lower portion are activated by a switch on closure of the portions.
Patent GB-2300081-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic absorber
Inventor: BORCHERS INGO U
IPC: F41B15/08
Filed: 1996-04-17
Abstract: The absorber has a chamber with a base (11) and side walls (12), and an upper part. The upper part has a horn (2), a permeable cover layer (3) and a diaphragm (4) connecting the horn to the side of the chamber. The horn projects into the bottom part (1) of the chamber and tapers in the direction of the base. Slots (5) in the neck of the horn can be added to improve the absorption effect. Undesired noise incident on the upper part of the absorber is effectively reduced by direction of the flow to the neck, where it undergoes flow separation between the neck of the horn and the base of the chamber.
Patent GB-2312947-A (GB)
Title: Grate bar
Inventor: MARSH DAVID
IPC: F23H17/12
Filed: 1996-05-10
Abstract: A grate bar comprises a longitudinal body member (2) and a plurality of first projecting members (4) extending from one side of the longitudinal member and a plurality of second projecting members extending from the opposite side of said longitudinal member, but inclined in the opposite direction. Channels (6) defined between the projections are swan-necked in shape.
Patent GB-2313616-A (GB)
Title: Key guiding escutcheon
Inventor: BERMINGHAM GETHIN
IPC: E05B15/08
Filed: 1996-07-23
Abstract: An escutcheon 1 has a tapered face 3 for guiding a key towards its central opening 6. The rear face 7 is held clear of the door on which the escutcheon 1 is fastened, by screws or adhesive, so that it can be fitted over an existing escutcheon. A hole (12, Fig 1) can locate the lift up flap (13) of an existing escutcheon. Escutcheon 1 may be made from any rigid material, eg plastic, and be painted with or filled with a reflective or light emitting substance. A guide 17 can extend from the rear face of the escutcheon 1 as an integral part or a separate part.
Patent GB-2305058-A (GB)
Title: Guide apparatus for a contact image sensor
Inventor: NAM DONG-SOO
IPC: H04N1/03
Filed: 1996-08-27
Abstract: A guide apparatus 3 and an image sensor 1 comprise fixing means for fixing the guide apparatus 3 to the image sensor 1, including a bolt 7 inserted through a bolt hole 6 on the guide apparatus 3 and a corresponding bolt hole 2b on the image sensor 1; and cooperating aligning means for aligning the bolt hole 6 and bolt hole 2b. The aligning means comprise ribs 4 which form three faces of an enclosure, and a projection 5, formed on the guide apparatus 3. The projection 5 fits into a hole 2a on the image sensor 1. Following alignment, the bolt 7 may be inserted to fix the guide apparatus 3 to the image sensor 1.
Patent GB-2317332-A (GB)
Title: Folding chair or commode
Inventor: ELLIS WILLIAM EDWIN GORDON
IPC: A47C5/10
Filed: 1996-09-19
Abstract: A folding chair has a frame member 10 presenting a pair of front legs 14 and a chair back 18 interconnected by pivot members 22. Each of the latter pivotally mounts a rear leg 30 of a frame member 32 which has a cross-member 36 (FIGURE 5). A seat 40 is pivotally interconnected to the frame member 32 by way of the cross-member 36, and is also pivotally connected to a pair of collars 62 which locate on respective ones of the front legs 14. A stop member 70 is provided on each front leg 14 for engagement by the respective collar 62. When the chair is moved from the in-use position to a storage position, upward movement of the front edge of the seat 40 is permitted by movement upwardly of the collars 62 on the legs 14. While in the in-use position, any downward load applied to the seat causes closer engagement of the collars 62 with the stops 70, thereby increasing the rigidity of the chair.
Patent GB-2318379-A (GB)
Title: Sealing or finishing strips
Inventor: GALLAS GERARD
IPC: B60J10/00
Filed: 1996-10-17
Abstract: A sealing strip (1) for a motor vehicle door comprising a sealing section (12) and a gripping section (10) in which the sealing section (12) is formed from two concentrically positioned portions (24,26). The inner portion (24) is formed from a low density cellular material in which the majority of the cells are open. The outer portion (26) is formed from a higher density cellular material in which the majority of the cells are closed. The sealing section (12) is therefore flexible and resilient whilst having a pleasing outward appearance. Suitable cellular materials include polypropylene/EPDM, SEBS and PVC/ nitrile thermoplastics.
Patent GB-2306872-A (GB)
Title: An electromagnetic field shielding circuit for a display
Inventor: LIM CHAI-GWANG
IPC: H01J29/00
Filed: 1996-10-28
Abstract: The circuit includes a phase inverting means coupled to a turn in the secondary windings of a flyback transformer T1 for generating an inverted phase with respect to a phase of a voltage signal induced at the anode from the secondary windings. An oscillation means oscillates a voltage signal output from the phase inverting means and for matching the oscillated signal with the high voltage signal in level. An electromagnetic field generation means W for applying a voltage signal output from an output of said oscillation means, generates an electromagnetic field around the periphery of the front portion of the picture tube and cancels the electromagnetic field generated at the anode. As a result, the circuit is able to be employed in a cathode ray tube of a variety of different sizes, thus enhancing manufacturing efficiency, at low cost.
Patent GB-2318960-A (GB)
Title: Heating element and frame member
Inventor: GORT-BARTEN LESLIE ALEXANDER
IPC: H05B3/16
Filed: 1996-11-01
Abstract: The invention concerns a heating element 12 and frame member 22 therefor. A heating element comprises a former consisting of a sheet (13A, 13B) of insulating material having side edges (16) and top and bottom edges, an elongate conductor (14) wound round the former between the side edges, at least one locating strip (20) of insulating material connected to the former and extending outside the wound electrical conductor intermediate of the side edges of the former and extending between the top and bottom edges, the top and bottom edges of the former being clamped between the arms (24) of respective top and bottom frame members (22) as above, and the locally outwardly deflected portion or portions (30) being aligned with elongate strip ends which are located therein.
Patent GB-2311201-A (GB)
Title: System for securing strip material in ground to form a barrier
Inventor: LYONS CHARLES STEPHEN
IPC: E01C19/50
Filed: 1997-03-21
Abstract: A method of securing one or more strips to form a barrier in ground by securing one or more strip holding devices along the run of the desired barrier, which devices each comprise a ground-engaging support, e.g. a spike 1, and a pair of horizontally-spaced walls 3,7 connected thereto and defining between them a slot 6 capable of receiving and holding the strip and including installing a strip in the slots between the side walls to hold it firmly in place. The strip holding device may have, instead of the spaced walls 3,7, a projection which engages in a slot provided in the strip to hold the strip firmly in place.
Patent GB-2324818-A (GB)
Title: Jetting tool for well cleaning
Inventor: JOHNSON ASHLEY BERNARD
IPC: E21B37/00
Filed: 1997-05-02
Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning subterranean wellbores is described. The apparatus comprises a sleeve member 12 which is fixed to a part of the drillstring and a rotatable jet head 14 with nozzles 141, 142 through which an abrasive fluid is discharged. The nozzles are mounted such that the fluid jet is directed to an area of the wellbore immediately adjacent to a leading edge 123 of the sleeve 12. The nozzle head 14 is restricted in its protrusion out of the sleeve 12.
Patent GB-2328591-A (GB)
Title: Local PSK communication system
Inventor: LEITCH JAMES RODGER
IPC: H04L27/227
Filed: 1997-08-21
Abstract: A local area network is described based on a ring of twisted pair cable links (UTP), each carrying at least 1.4 Mbps gross data rate. Each station on the network includes an encoder and following station includes a decoder for PSK (phase shift keying) modulated serial data. The encoder comprises an analogue sine wave oscillator and inverter (310, 312) for generating antiphase analogue sine wave signals (PHI, PHIB) at a carrier frequency and a switching circuit (314) for selecting between the carrier signals according to the data signal to be transmitted. The decoder (318) may comprise a simple integrator and comparator arrangement (U13, U14). The encoder and decoder may be provided in the form of an adapter circuit (210), such that a network based on optical fibre can be replaced by a network based on twisted pair cable using the same digital circuits. Generation of the PSK waveform by analogue circuitry rather than digital synthesis reduces radio frequency emissions to a level suitable for use in an automotive audio/video communications network.
Patent GB-2320816-A (GB)
Title: Antenna system
Inventor: KOYANAGI YOSHIO
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 1997-08-27
Abstract: A radio diversity system comprises a monopole antenna 11 and another antenna 12. One of the antennae 11, 12 is selected for connection to a radio circuit 20 by a switch arrangement 19A. The monopole antenna 11 is connected to the switch arrangement 19A via an impedance circuit 28 which adjusts the loading on the monopole antenna 11. The loading of the monopole antenna 11 is adjusted such that when the monopole antenna 11 is connected to an open circuit terminal of the switch arrangement 19 there is an infinite impedance preventing the monopole antenna signal from interfering with the operation of the other antenna 12, which is located nearby. The switch arrangement 19A may include a switch 64 connected to a termination circuit 61 for providing a further impedance adjustment such that the impedance circuit 28 avoids causing a reduction of the radiation efficiency of the monopole antenna 11.
Patent GB-2329624-A (GB)
Title: Railroad well car
Inventor: KUOPPALA JUHA
IPC: B61D3/20
Filed: 1997-09-29
Abstract: A railway car comprising pairs of wheels or wheel bogies 9 at the ends of the car, a bearing frame structure 1 supporting the load of the car on the wheels or wheels, and a box-like loading well opening upwards and having longitudinal, vertical side beams 2 with upper 3 and lower flanges, a bottom 5 fastened to the lower edges of the side beams substantially along the length of the well and constituting the lower flange, transverse reinforcing ends fastened to the side beams and the bottom in the area of the wheels or bogies, the web 4 of the side beams 2 consisting of sheet material of uniform thickness, the upper flange consisting of a profile 3 projecting outwardly from the well and having a height greater than its width.
Patent GB-2321782-A (GB)
Title: Cleansing objects such as semiconductor wafers
Inventor: INABA TAKAO
IPC: H01L21/306
Filed: 1998-01-30
Abstract: A cleansing apparatus 100 has a cleansing liquid spray nozzle 70 which sprays an object, e.g. a semiconductor wafer 1, in order to cleanse it. The cleansing liquid spray nozzle 70 has a vibrator 90, which ultrasonically vibrates the cleansing liquid before the cleansing liquid hits the semiconductor wafer 1, to such an extent as not to cause cavitation in the cleansing liquid. The cleansing liquid may be ionized ultrapure water or hydrofluoric acid. A motor 30 turns the wafer and the nozzle 70 is driven across the surface of the wafer during cleansing.
Patent GB-2334289-A (GB)
Title: A glazed unit comprising a plurality of panes with a security grille permanently fixed therebetween
Inventor: KENT JEREMY
IPC: E06B3/66
Filed: 1998-02-17
Abstract: A security grille which is fitted between the panes of a sealed glazing unit, allowing normal opening and closing of the door or window and cleaning thereof. The grill may have any pattern or design incorporated into it.
Patent GB-2332327-A (GB)
Title: Motion vector detecting device
Inventor: ISHIHARA KAZUYA
IPC: H04N19/503
Filed: 1998-06-03
Abstract: Element processors PE00 to PE33 included in a processor array 7 store pixel values of a search window which are shifted forward. Further, only hatched element processors PE00, PE02, PE11, PE13, PE20, PE22, PE31, PE33 store pixel values of a template block, and compare them with the pixel values in the search window to evaluate a similarity of pixel values. In other words, some of the pixel values of the template block are skipped and only the pixel values which are left after skipping are compared. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the hardware required.
Patent GB-2329493-A (GB)
Title: Accounting system and method
Inventor: CUMMINS ARNOLD JOSEPH
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 1998-07-22
Abstract: Disclosed is a computerised accounting system for summarising a plurality of transactions in a discrete system in accordance with their respective input and output effects. The system includes hierarchy means, matrix means and identification means. The hierarchy means establishes a multi-level hierarchy 13,14 for respective sets 15,16, of input and output effects. The matrix means establishes a multi-dimensional matrix 17, the dimensions of the matrix corresponding with the respective sets of input and output effects Each element 18, of the matrix corresponds to a unique pairing of an input effect and an output effect. The identification means identifies each transaction by a transaction identification having a plurality of transaction identifiers.
Patent GB-2329098-A (GB)
Title: A mixing and dispensing apparatus
Inventor: HUGHES PATRICK
IPC: A01K5/00
Filed: 1998-09-10
Abstract: An apparatus for mixing, dispensing and evenly mixing animal foodstuffs using a plurality of spaced apart and radially offset paddles (35, 52) carried on a shaft (30). The shaft (30) being rotatably housed and lying along a longitudinal axis of a container. A paddle comprises a support arm (32) mounted on the shaft (30) wherein the plate (65) is pivotally secured to the support arm (32) is adapted to deflect from an operating position.
Patent GB-2328967-A (GB)
Title: Underwater burial apparatus
Inventor: WALLACE GRAHAM PETER
IPC: E02F5/10
Filed: 1997-06-09
Abstract: Apparatus for locally disturbing an underwater bed to enable the burial of an elongate member (39) comprises a mounting (30, 31), resilient means (88-93) such as brush filaments coupled to the mounting, and means (9) for moving the resilient means with respect to the mounting. The resilient means (89-93) is constructed such that on moving the mounting (30,31) along the line of the elongate member while, moving the resilient means (89-93) with respect to the mounting (30, 31), the underwater bed is disturbed by the resilient means (89-93) to enable the elongate member (39) to be buried.
Patent GB-2344681-A (GB)
Title: A display panel
Inventor: GOWANS THOMAS WOOD
IPC: G09F9/33
Filed: 1998-12-07
Abstract: A hand held input device, for example for a motor controller, is disclosed which includes an illuminated display panel (1) having a panel portion (3) adapted to be viewed by a user, a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel (5) which is viewable through an opening in the panel portion (3) and a bezel or window (7) of transparent material adapted to cover the LCD panel and opening. A number of light emitting diodes (6) are located behind the window which incorporates at least one lens (8) which directs light from the light emitting diode through the window (7) so as to be viewed by the user.
Patent GB-2330181-A (GB)
Title: Both ends open fluid dynamic bearing with multiple thrust plates
Inventor: HEINE GUNTER KARL
IPC: G11B25/04
Filed: 1997-12-19
Abstract: A hydrodynamic fluid bearing cartridge having a fixed central shaft (59) carrying first and second thrust plates (90, 92) separated by a circular shaft portion (94), each of the thrust plates having first and second radial surfaces connected by an axial surface and a sleeve (72) which rotates relative to the fixed shaft around a central axis of rotation defined by a central axis of the shaft. The sleeve supports a counterplate (105, 107) opposing each exposed face of the thrust plate and defines recesses for each of the first and second thrust plates. The recesses each include radial surfaces joined by an axial surface and face each radial and axial surface of the thrust plate to define a continuous gap (102) around each thrust plate. The gap includes lubricating fluid between the shaft and the sleeve and the thrust plates and between the sleeve and the counterplate in order to allow the sleeve to rotate relative to the fixed shaft while maintaining increased stiffness of the sleeve relative to the shaft.
Patent GB-2345588-A (GB)
Title: Surface box
Inventor: PALEY STEPHEN
IPC: H02G3/18
Filed: 1999-01-08
Abstract: A surface box for insertion into an opening in a surface, for example a floor may be of the kind for providing electrical connections to an underfloor power distribution system. The surface box comprises a housing which forms a cavity into which the various electrical connections can be mounted, and a trim unit. The trim unit is intended to extend around the edges of the opening and is provided with connecting latches for connection to the housing. The latches interconnect with receiving elements mounted in the housing and the arrangement is such that the trim unit may be fitted to the housing simply by pushing the trim unit into the housing in the direction of the cavity. Once inserted into the housing the trim unit is locked in position by the latches. It may easily be unlocked from the housing for subsequent removal by simple manual manipulation of the latches, without the need for the use of tools.
Patent GB-2337408-A (GB)
Title: Low power dialler
Inventor: CASSELMAN PATRICK H
IPC: H04M1/27485
Filed: 1999-05-05
Abstract: A telephone dialler for connection between a public switched telephone network (PSTN) 8 and a station apparatus 1 receives dialled digits and then adds or substitutes digits for the dialled digits and redials the digits to the PSTN wherein the redialled digits are comprised of the dialled and added digits or comprised of substituted digits. The dialler comprises an adjustable hold circuit 40 for connection to the PSTN during an interval when the redialled digits are being output, for holding a line associated with the PSTN in an off hook condition, the adjustable hold circuit having a load connectable to the PSTN line which is variable with PSTN line voltage at the dialler such as to draw a variable current sufficient to meet predetermined current and voltage criteria of the line at the dialler. The dialler may contain a constant current source. If the difference between the voltage on the PSTN line and the voltage at the station apparatus is acceptable, a tone is produced on the telephone. Absence of the tone indicates that insufficient power is available from the PSTN, in which case a separate power supply must be used to power the dialler.
Patent GB-2338613-A (GB)
Title: Grommet with a resilient flange and guide means
Inventor: MOCHIZUKI YASUNARI
IPC: B60R16/02
Filed: 1999-05-17
Abstract: A grommet for passing a long member through a hole (eg a wire harness through a vehicle panel) has an inner cylinder 21 to hold the member and an outer cylinder 22 joined by an annular connection portion 23, with a groove 24 on the outside of the outer cylinder and a resilient flange 25 on the outside of the outer cylinder between the groove and the connection portion. The outer cylinder can be turned inside out and pushed through the hole and it then returns to its original shape with the groove mounted round the edge of the hole. Guide means 30 on the inner cylinder line up the outer cylinder with the hole.
Patent GB-2335451-A (GB)
Title: Well fluid additive
Inventor: BURTS BOYCE D
IPC: C09K8/20
Filed: 1997-11-24
Abstract: A drilling fluid additive to reduce loss circulation includes comminuted rice fraction and corn cobs, and includes ground at least one of ground wood fiber, ground nut shells, ground piper and shredded cellophane. A method of treating a drilling fluid includes contacting such drilling fluid additive with the base drilling fluid to form well fluid. A method of operating a well includes circulation of such a well fluid into and out of a borehole.