baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2312488-A (GB)
Title: A friction clutch with an axially movable pressure plate resiliently coupled to a flywheel
Inventor: SUDAU JORG
IPC: F16F15/134
Filed: 1997-04-24
Abstract: A friction clutch 1 comprises, for example, a two mass flywheel 3 resiliently coupled, via coil springs 83, to pressure plate 53 so that peak torque transmitted by the clutch 1 is limited. Torque from an engine is transmitted, through hub 11, to first flywheel mass 15 and from there through springs 35 to second flywheel mass 17 where the torque is divided into two paths. A first path leads from the second mass 17 through counter-pressure plate 33 to clutch plate 7. A second path leads from mass 17 through pressure plate 33, via flange 69 and ring spring 79, to clutch housing 47 and then through coil springs 83 to diaphragm spring 63 and pressure plate 53 to clutch plate 7. If the torque through the second path exceeds a given value, determined by preload on springs 83 and a friction force between flange 69 and ring 79, the clutch housing 47 rotates relative to counter-pressure plate 33, thereby retarding pressure plate 53 and limiting the peak torque.
Patent GB-2312768-A (GB)
Title: Providing a forced miss signal for a cache tag memory concurrent with outcome of address comparison
Inventor: MCBRIDE JOHN G
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 1997-04-30
Abstract: Comparator 18 compares an address A from a tag RAM with an address B to which the processor requires access to determine if address B is cached. The comparator enables transistor 20 when the addresses do not match thus setting the hit signal HIT1 to ground. The miss forcing circuit 14 connects line HITG, which is grounded, to HIT1 through itself if a miss is to be forced. The address comparator 18 operates when the address A arrives and to synchronise the output from the miss forcing circuit 14 with that of the address comparator 18 the connection of HIT1 to grounded HITG in the miss forcing circuit 14 comprises transistors controlled by the arrival of bits from the address A supplied by the tag RAM.
Patent GB-2327390-A (GB)
Title: Tyre manufacture
Inventor: HOLROYD ERIC
IPC: B29D30/16
Filed: 1997-07-23
Abstract: A circular support 26 defines a peripheral surface for supporting a tyre carcass during manufacture, the peripheral surface corresponding substantially to the intended final shape of the tyre. Tensioning means 42 receives ply material 40 and applies a different tension to a central portion of the material than is applied to side portions thereof so that the material assumes the profile of the peripheral surface.
Patent GB-2316678-A (GB)
Title: Container closure
Inventor: LONGBOTTOM KARL
IPC: B65D43/10
Filed: 1997-09-01
Abstract: A container closure has a tear strip (24) defined by lines of weakness (22) (generally, grooves) formed in generally horizontal surface portions. Thus the closure can be injection moulded using a simple mould having ribs in its bottom surface to create the lines of weakness (22). The closure may have an inverted channel section (12) around the periphery including the tear strip (24) which has ends bounded by tabs (30) between which lies a hinge region (28) between the closure and container.
Patent GB-2324032-A (GB)
Title: A bed mat for use by the sick
Inventor: AKADO KOJI
IPC: A47C20/02
Filed: 1997-10-08
Abstract: A bed mat for a patient which aids in the handling of that patient is disclosed. The bed mat comprises a plurality of individually covered mats 7,8 in an outer cover 9. The mats are separate which facilitates their insertion into or removal from the outer cover when the patient is being moved with the individual coverings helping to keep them clean should the patient soil the outer cover. The mats may be covered with a slippery material, such as vinyl, to ease their insertion or removal, which cover may also be water-repellent.
Patent GB-2318783-A (GB)
Title: Container for drinks and medication
Inventor: HABERMAN MANDY NICOLA
IPC: B65D5/72
Filed: 1997-10-31
Abstract: A dispenser for solid medication to be taken with liquid comprises a container having a first compartment fillable with potable liquid (14), and a second compartment (2) adapted for use as a storage means fillable with solid medication (3). The medication (3) may be contained in a tray (21) and the first compartment may be closed by a slit valve (16). A dispensing mechanism for the solid mechanism and/or an alarm-timer mechanism may be incorporated.
Patent GB-2319763-A (GB)
Title: Clamp
Inventor: SANDERSON JEFFERY JOHN
IPC: E21B19/14
Filed: 1997-12-02
Abstract: Apparatus for gripping an object such as a pipe 15 comprises first and second leg members 3, 5 which can be positioned between the object to be picked up and pivoted gripping members 17, at least one of which can be moved towards and way from the other gripping member 17 by a longitudinally movable member 25 of an actuator 21 e.g. piston and cylinder device. Preferably the grips 17 are pivotally mounted in a recess in the leg members 3, 5 and biassed by springs 10 away from the object to be picked up. Preferably extension of the piston causes the end of the grips to pivot out of the recess. Preferably each leg has two jaws and the distance of the legs apart can be adjusted to suit the size of the object to be picked up e.g. by screwed spindle (11, Fig 1d). The device is preferably used as a pipe handler in the off-shore drilling industry.
Patent GB-2332359-A (GB)
Title: Administration of folic acid by smoking cigarettes.
Inventor: KENDALL RICHARD GRAHAM
IPC: A24D3/14
Filed: 1997-12-22
Abstract: A cigarette which has been prepared in such a manner that it is capable of supplementing the smokers folate/folic acid intake at the time at which the cigarette is smoked. Use figures 2, 3 and 4 as examples.
Patent GB-2328711-A (GB)
Title: Upper hinge fixing frame for a refrigerator.
Inventor: JEONG GWAN SIK
IPC: F25D23/02
Filed: 1998-01-15
Abstract: A door hinge fixing structure for a refrigerator comprising a hinge support member 10 (shown by dashed line) and an upper hinge member 20 having a pivot pin 21 for insertion into the refrigerator door. The upper hinge member is secured to the hinge support by means of engaging plates 11 and engaging shoulder 12 of the support locking with the first (22) and second (23) grooves of the upper hinge (see Figures 6A and 6B). The hinge allows for an easier assembling/disassembling operation between refrigerator main body and door, removing the need for a specialised tool.
Patent GB-2324575-A (GB)
Title: Load sense hydraulic system
Inventor: VANNETTE AVERT G
IPC: F15B11/16
Filed: 1998-03-05
Abstract: A load sense hydraulic system includes a pilot operated on/off valve 37 disposed within a signal line 34 which communicates a dynamic load sense signal from a steering control valve 17 to a pressure controller 51 of a load sensing pump 11. Upon actuating a brake valve 39 for applying a brake mechanism 45, a pressurized fluid signal downstream of a variable flow control orifice in the brake valve is directed from load sensing part 42 to move the on/off valve 34 to its closed position blocking the dynamic load sense signal from a load sense port 21 of control valve 17 to the pump controller. This causes the pump controller to stroke the load sensing pump to its high pressure stand-by position so that the brake valve always functions under high pressure operating conditions.
Patent GB-2335175-A (GB)
Title: Spreading device
Inventor: SEAWARD DAVID ROBERT
IPC: B65B9/20
Filed: 1998-03-13
Abstract: An apparatus for use in manufacturing packaging containing a flowable material comprises a feeder tube 12 which has a longitudinal axis 13. In use, a tubular web is formed around the feeder tube 12. Two pairs of rotatable spreader arms 20 are provided for spreading the tubular web. The spreader arms of each pair are diametrically opposed and mounted such that their free ends 20a project beyond the downstream end of the feeder tube. Two rack 34 and pinion 32 arrangements are provided for driving respective drive shafts 22 of the spreader arms. The arrangement is such that rotation of the drive shafts 22 causes the free ends 20a of the spreader arms to move along respective curved paths defined in a plane which is transverse, preferably perpendicular, to the longitudinal axis 13. The apparatus is particularly suitable for use in the manufacture of tetrahedral packages.
Patent GB-2335597-A (GB)
Title: Stereoisomers of Troglitazone in the Treatment of Diabetes
Inventor: COBB JEFFREY EDMOND
IPC: A61K31/425
Filed: 1998-03-27
Abstract: The 2R-diastereoisomeric pair of troglitazone show greater potency and selectivity as an agonist of peroxisome proliferator activated receptor (PPAR-gamma) than the 2S-diastereoisomeric pair. Best results are achieved with the (2R, 5S)-stereoisomer alone. The invention therefore provides improved hypoglycaemics for the treatment of type II non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM).
Patent GB-2323883-A (GB)
Title: Skylight protector
Inventor: ARMSTRONG WAYNE
IPC: E04D13/03
Filed: 1998-04-01
Abstract: A skylight protector 30 comprising a frame 32 which surrounds the skylight, and members 38 attached on each comer of the frame 32 which extend inwardly such that the member 38 projects under the protruding rim of the skylight, to prevent removal of the frame 32. The frame 32 and members 38 are preferably telescopically adjustable, to fit any skylight. The frame 32 preferably carries a mesh 70 to prevent unauthorised or accidental damage.
Patent GB-2324594-A (GB)
Title: Immersion heater mounting
Inventor: SICKMANN RAINER
IPC: F24H1/20
Filed: 1998-04-23
Abstract: An assembly for fitting an immersion heater to a hot water cylinder 16, the immersion heater including a heating element 13 and a water circulator device 14. The water circulator device 14 comprises a circulator casing which fits over the heating element, and an upstand pipe 17 which directs heated water to the top of the hot water cylinder. The assembly includes apparatus which enables the rotational orientation of the water circulator device to be adjusted to a predetermined orientation and apparatus for fixedly securing the water circulator device. The upstanding pipe 17 may be secured to the circulator casing 14 such that at least a portion of the upstanding pipe 17 lies within the circulator casing 14 (see Figure 3A, not shown).
Patent GB-2343223-A (GB)
Title: Two-stroke rotary engine
Inventor: DAVIES MERVYN
IPC: F01C9/00
Filed: 1998-06-26
Abstract: A generally oblong-shaped piston 3 has flat sides and a circular portion into which a splined 26 swivel pin 9 is located by grub screws 28, enabling rotary oscillation of the piston 3 within a part-circular combustion chamber. The combustion chamber has an exhaust port 2 for combustion exhaust gasses, and an inlet valve 7 for an air and petrol mixture which is compressed by the piston 3 and transferred through transfer port 31 and transfer duct 30 to the combustion side of the piston 3 in which a spark plug 8 is located. The piston 3 has grooves for location of compression slats or rings 24. The combustion chamber is bolted onto an oil-filled crank case (21, Figs 1C and 2C), and has a removable base 11 to allow access to the piston 3.
Patent GB-2334245-A (GB)
Title: Noise absorption in vehicle steering gear
Inventor: HAYWARD ROLAND JOHN
IPC: B60R13/08
Filed: 1998-11-26
Abstract: A valve housing 6 of a vehicle power steering gear is enclosed in a layer 8 of noise absorbing material which extends over its top end and down its sides to its base where it joins the steering rack housing. The top of the layer of noise absorbing material is held in light compression against the firewall 2 through which the steering gear pinion 3 extends thereby forming a seal between the firewall 2 and the valve housing 6.
Patent GB-2344201-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for door entry control and/or door entry request indication
Inventor: MAGUIRE JOHN
IPC: H01Q13/10
Filed: 1998-11-27
Abstract: In apparatus for door entry control or door entry request indication, there is a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter includes a transmitting antenna A1. The receiver includes a receiving antenna. At least one of the transmitting antenna A1 and receiving antenna consists of a conductive member defining an aperture e.g. slot. The conductive member can be part of a metal casing of the transmitter or receiver.
Patent GB-2348970-A (GB)
Title: Maintenance of a system model in computer-aided design
Inventor: HILL MARK
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 1998-12-29
Abstract: A method of automated generation of a set of design data defining a system model from an architecture database of system architectural parameters, each defined by a primary key field and a set of fields holding subsidiary data relating to the primary key, comprises reading the primary key for each architectural parameter, generating in an electronic storage medium a structured definition entry for each architectural parameter, the structured definition entry being associated with a parameter-identification field (e.g. a title), and loading the primary key into the identification field and the subsidiary data into the structured definition entry. The structured definition entry may take the form of a programming definition of the architectural parameter in a modelling language. If changes are made manually to the architectural parameters in the database they are automatically reflected in the definition entries, and vice versa. The definition entries may be in humanly-readable tabular format.
Patent GB-2337992-A (GB)
Title: Fluorophore/quencher labelled oligonucleotides
Inventor: GIBSON NEIL JAMES
IPC: C09B43/20
Filed: 1999-02-25
Abstract: An oligonucleotide, which may particularly be of "molecular beacons" type, has a methyl red acceptor attached to its 3' terminus (see formula (XV) below). A fluorophore may be attached to the 5' terminus so that the oligo may be used as an energy transfer reagent for DNA analysis. When used as a "molecular beacons" probe, the oligo is conveniently a DNA probe but may also comprise one or more 2-methyl RNA bases. The labelled oligo may be synthesised via a methyl red-CPG (controlled pore glass) intermediate and this as well as two other DMTO-protected intermediates are also claimed (formulae (XII), (XIII) and (XIV) - not shown).
Patent GB-2337453-A (GB)
Title: Cable management apparatus for furniture leg.
Inventor: GUTGSELL DAVID R
IPC: A47B21/00
Filed: 1999-04-28
Abstract: A cable management apparatus is adapted for use with a furniture leg formed by two leg posts 6 separated by a gap. The apparatus includes a legway defined by an elongated substantially tubular body 17. The body includes a pair of clamping arms 27 that are resiliently deflectable. The clamping arms are deflected inwardly when the legway is pushed into the gap between the leg posts, providing a force to clamp the legway in position. The tubular body may also include a central rib 30 terminated in a flange 31. The central rib divides the legway into two channels and the flange cooperates with the clamping arms to define slots 35, 36 which provide a restricted opening through which the cables can be fed. The cable management apparatus may further include a decorative cover plate (46, Fig 13, 14) that is removably mounted on the legway to improve its aesthetics.
Patent GB-2337831-A (GB)
Title: Controlling desired air mass rate using a turbocharger
Inventor: LEWIS JUNIOR SPENCER C
IPC: F02D41/00
Filed: 1999-05-26
Abstract: A turbocharger supplying air to an internal combustion engine is controlled to minimise the difference between the actual air mass rate fed to the engine, and the desired air mass rate determined from the current engine operating point. Preferably, the turbocharger is protected from overspeed and excess turbine inlet temperature, with the protection modes having higher priority than the performance control mode. The turbo speed is checked at 302, and, if excessive, the bypass is adjusted at 304 to reduce the turbo speed. If the turbo speed is below limits, the turbo inlet temperature is checked at 312, and, if excessive, the bypass is adjusted at 314. If, after either adjustment has been made, the limits are still exceeded, then the fuelling is derated at 308.
Patent GB-2337758-A (GB)
Title: Triphenodioxazine derivatives for use as dichroic dyes in liquid crystal compositions
Inventor: TANAKA TOSHIHIKO
IPC: C09K19/60
Filed: 1999-05-26
Abstract: A novel triphenodioxazine compound represented by the formula (1), a process for preparing the same, use of the compound as a dichroic dye, and liquid crystal composition containing the compound are disclosed. The compound is useful as a dichroic dye having a narrow light absorption band and a high dichroic ratio. (In the formula, each of Y<SP>1</SP> to Y<SP>4</SP> is a group of formula (2) or (3) provided that at least one is a group of formula (2); h is 1 or 2; i is 1 or 2; j is 0, 1 or 2; and A, E, G, J, M and Q are as defined in claim 1.)
Patent GB-2352315-A (GB)
Title: Pressing SIM card against a resilient material to hold it in reader
Inventor: BARNETT RICKY
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 1999-07-19
Abstract: A SIM card reader comprising a housing 70 having a recess 72, having a substantially planar floor portion 74 and wall portions, sized to accommodate and thereby position the SIM card 50, resilient material 80 within the recess and overlying at least portions of the recess floor; a dielectric substrate 90 within the recess and supported by the resilient material 80, having an upper surface substantially planar to the floor of the recess and having contact elements 100 extending from the substrate upper surface away from the recess floor wherein each contact element 100 comprises a raised three dimensional metallic structure which extends substantially perpendicularly relative to the substrate upper surface, from a base portion at the substrate upper surface to a free end of reduced area; and means for holding the SIM card 50 within the recess while pressing the SIM card toward the recess floor 74 whereby the resilient material 80 is compressed and physical connection is made between the SIM card 50 and the contact elements 100.
Patent GB-2342637-A (GB)
Title: Hand carrier for articles
Inventor: WILSON SIMON
IPC: B65D71/62
Filed: 1999-10-13
Abstract: A carrier for articles such as bottles 23 or cans comprises a top panel 13 and a bottom panel 15, the top panel having at least one opening 17 for the insertion of articles, and a handle portion 2, 13 16 which extends from the bottom panel through the top panel. In use, the force applied to the handle portion counteracts the weight of the articles(s) and acts to restrain relative movements between the panels and handle portion. There may be a side wall 14 with a further opening(s) (29, Fig 5 and 6) which may be aligned with the top openings and may be semi-elliptical; the top opening(s) may be elliptical. The bottom wall may extend below the side-wall opening(s). The top and side walls may be sloping. The articles may be confined to individual cells. The handle portion may extend through a slot 8 in one of the panels, and have a shoulder 7 to support the weight of the articles in use. There may be means 18,19 to hold articles with different cross-sectional areas. There may be expansion means provided in the carrier which may be in the form of perpendicular slits (31) at the base of the handle portion. Further restraint means (26) may be present in the carrier, and the carrier may be made from corrugated cardboard. A blank for forming such a carrier and a method of manufacturing a carrier from such a blank are also described.
Patent GB-2343214-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle sunroof having an artificial electric light source arranged between inner and outer panes
Inventor: LINDERMAIER ROBERT
IPC: B60Q3/02
Filed: 1999-10-14
Abstract: A vehicle sunroof for controlling the lighting characteristics inside a vehicle both during the day and at night has an electric light source (7) located between a variable transparency inner pane (5), preferably liquid crystal, and an outer pane (3) made of safety glass. Preferably, several oppositely located electric lights are provided and include anti-dazzle devices (9) which guide the light horizontally. A movable panel (8) may also be provided between the light source (7) and the outer pane (2) to prevent artificial light passing through the outer pane. The inner surface of this panel is preferably designed to reflect artificial light back into the vehicle interior. The inner pane preferably includes transparent edge covering (10) and the outer pane may be designed to protect the inner pane from excessive infra-red radiation and overheating.
Patent GB-2343196-A (GB)
Title: Water-based barrier applied to substrate as preparation for metal coating
Inventor: WARD ANTHONY CHARLES
IPC: D21H19/20
Filed: 1999-10-27
Abstract: A process for the preparation of a metallised substrate comprises applying a water-based barrier composition to the substrate, allowing the composition to dry to form a barrier coating and then applying a metal coating. Preferably, the barrier composition comprises a polymeric material selected from polyvinyl chlorides, polyacrylates and polymethacrylates; copolymers of vinyl chloride with vinyl acetate and optionally an unsaturated carboxylic acid; copolymers of styrene with butadiene and optionally acrylonitrile copolymers of styrene with acrylonitrile; copolymers of acrylonitrile with butadiene; copolymers of styrene with an acrylate and/or methacrylate; polyvinylidene chloride; and copolymers of ethylene acrylic acid; or mixtures thereof. A protective overcoat may be applied to the metal layer, formed of the same polymeric material as the barrier coating. The substrate may also be precoated before application of the barrier composition.
Patent HU-T60727-A (HU)
Title: Benzimidazole derivatives, herbicidal compositions comprising such compounds and process for producing such compounds
Inventor: PEARSON CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: A01N43/52
Filed: 1992-04-10
Abstract: Benzimidazolyl derivatives of formula
       
    wherein Y represents an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or cycloalkyl group; or a group -OR, -SR, -SO₂R³, halogen, O-aryl, cyano, -NR⁴R⁵, aryl, aralkyl or nitro; 
   R² represents a group -OH, -NR⁷R⁸ or -XM; A represents -SO₂B; 
   Y¹ represents an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl group; or an optionally substituted cycloalkyl group; or a group such as -SR, -OR, -OR1a, halogen, aryl, aralkyl, -Oaryl or -NR⁷R⁸; 
   n is zero or an integer from 1 to 3; m represents an integer from 1 to 4; 
   R represents an optionally substituted alkyl or cycloalkyl group; 
   R 1a  represents an optionally substituted alkenyl or alkynyl group; 
   R⁷ and R⁸ represent independently a group such as hydrogen, R, aryl or aralkyl; X represents oxygen or sulphur; 
   M represents optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, or an aryl, aralkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, or an imine group; 
   B represents optionally substituted alkyl group, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl or NR⁷R⁸; 
with the proviso that one of the groups Y¹ represents -OR1a, in either the 4-position or the 5-position of the benzimidazole ring; 
where n represents 2 or 3, two groups Y which are adjacent to each other in the 5- and 6-positions on the pyridine ring can, with the carbon atoms to which they attached, form a fused phenyl ring, or can form an aliphatic or aromatic ring having 5 or 6 atoms in the ring and having not more than 2 heteroatoms in the ring selected from oxygen and sulphur; 
   and agriculturally acceptable salts thereof; 
   herbicidal compositions comprising these compounds and their application to crop protection.