baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2304752-A (GB)
Title: A prop
Inventor: COTELLESSA SERGIO
IPC: E04F21/18
Filed: 1995-06-28
Abstract: A prop (10) comprises an elongate structure (12) of adjustable length and a coil spring (18) operatively associated with the elongate structure (12) and located between the structure (12) and an end (16) of the prop (10). The elongate structure (12) comprises first and second tubes (20, 22) respectively with are relatively dimensioned so that the tube (20) can be telescopically extended from or retracted into tube (22). An eccentric cam (24) is attached to an end of tube (20) for releasably locking the tube (20) to tube (22). Coil spring (18) is located in tube (22) between a stop (38) and a increased diameter portion (44) of a leg (40). The leg (40) is slidably retained in and extends from the end of tube (22) opposite tube (20). The prop (10) can be used to support for example ceiling panels during fastening to a roof structure.
Patent GB-2311433-A (GB)
Title: Encoding a contour of an object in a video signal
Inventor: KIM JIN-HUN
IPC: H04N19/21
Filed: 1997-01-23
Abstract: The converter 102 receives current contour information relating to the image and converts it to an extended contour. This information is provided to a match point detector 104 and a motion estimation and compensation unit 120. The motion estimation and compensation unit 120 generates a motion vector for the extended contour based on previous contour data stored in memory 118. The motion vector generated corresponds to a displacement which yields the maximum overlap between the extended contour and the previous contour. The previous contour is then shifted towards the extended contour by the motion vector to produce a predicted contour which is passed to the multiplexer 112 as well as to the match point detector 104. This detector 104 determines the intersection points between the predicted contour and the extended contour which are then passed to the multiplexer 112 and to a deviation detector to produce a set of errors between predicted and extended contours. These are then passed to a transform and quantisation unit 108 from where they are passed to an inverse transform and quantisation unit 114 and a variable length coder 110. The output of the inverse transform and quantisation unit 114 together with the predicted contour is used in contour reconstruction 116 to produce a contour for use with the next contour input.
Patent GB-2309129-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector having contact guide member
Inventor: ODA KENZO
IPC: H01R13/631
Filed: 1994-03-31
Abstract: A connector 40, has a guide member 70, movably latched in its housing 42. The guide member 70, has a plate 72 formed with a large number of through-holes 84 used to guide and align contact portions of male contacts and latching arms 92, 94, 96 which engage with respective projections 100, 102, 104 on the inner wall of the connector housing 42. A male housing 10 includes projections 32 for unlatching the guide member 70. The male housing may be arranged to latch on to the guide 70 during connection and unlatch during disconnection. The female housing 42 may include latches for gripping the guide 70 to assist latch interactions during use. The guide 70 may include side plates 78 on to which the latching arms 92, 94, 96 may be attached. Guide 70 may include guide posts 98 and the connector 40 may include a wire protection cover 130 and a bolt 110 arrangement with a housing 120 and a tightening indicator.
Patent GB-2327396-A (GB)
Title: Tyre support
Inventor: HOLROYD ERIC
IPC: B29D30/12
Filed: 1997-07-23
Abstract: A support for use in tyre manufacture comprises a profile portion formed by fingers 24 and substantially corresponding in shape to a tyre, turn up means 38 being arranged either side of the profile portion. Each turn up means 38 includes a flange movable by a bladder 36 into an upstanding state (Fig 2) in which the turn up means defines a support surface against which a tyre bead and apex can be wound.
Patent GB-2316568-A (GB)
Title: Coded image bit stream format converter
Inventor: KAWADA RYOICHI
IPC: H04N19/16
Filed: 1997-08-22
Abstract: A format converter which receives a compressed image bit stream removes the requirement for separate motion vector calculation in the decoding and conversion steps. The bit stream (a) is input to an extracting unit (1a) for the extraction of coding control data (m), including motion vectors, used by the decoder unit (1b). The motion vectors from the coding control data extracting unit (1a) are used by a motion vector calculating unit (2a) in the format converter (2), together with interpolated field position data (p) to calculate the motion vectors (n) to be used by the format converter (2b). These motion vectors (n) are subsequently fed, together with coding control data (m) and field position data (p), to a coding controller (3a) to generate further motion vectors (q) for the final encoding unit (3b).
Patent GB-2319559-A (GB)
Title: Sliding catch.
Inventor: DOLMAN TERENCE JAMES
IPC: E05C17/28
Filed: 1997-11-20
Abstract: A stay catch assembly, slidable along a guide rail (12) secured to a window frame, with an arm (14, Figure 4) connecting the assembly to a window sash. Locking body 34 comprises a locking element (42) engageable with a locking slot (46) on the rail, urged by a leaf spring (56). Spring 56 also provides a securing aperture to hold connecting arm 14 (see Figure 11). A plastics slider with cross-pieces (28, 30) surrounds the locking body and frictionally engages the side walls of rail 12. To release the catch, movement of the assembly in a first direction (right to left on Figure) causes the camming face 48 to lift the locking element 42 out of slot 46 (see Figure 2). Reversing the direction of movement of the assembly causes body 34 to move relative to the slider (22) until cross-piece 30 is positioned below the body part 40 to prevent element 42 locking back into slot 46 (see Figure 3). Subsequent movement in the first direction releases body 34 from member 30, allowing the catch to be locked once more.
Patent GB-2320840-A (GB)
Title: Television system identification
Inventor: PARK HYUN-JEONG
IPC: H04N9/64
Filed: 1997-12-12
Abstract: In order to determine the type of a composite video signals (CVS), the chrominance subcarrier frequency is detected by timing the duration of a predetermined number of chrominance burst cycles. A first counter (61) counts four colour burst cycles and a second counter (63) counts clock pulses (EX_CLK) while the four colour burst cycles are being counted. The value counted to by the second counter (63) indicates the frequency of the chrominance subcarrier.
Patent GB-2332376-A (GB)
Title: Fencing system for a tennis court
Inventor: SHEPHERD RODERICK WHINRAY
IPC: E04H17/08
Filed: 1997-12-19
Abstract: A fencing system comprises openwork uprights formed as fabrications of lengthwise rods or tubes and associated collars linking same, the arrangement being such that the openwork construction provides a substantially reduced light-interception profile while still having the requisite strength for adequately supporting an openwork fencing medium such as tennis netting.
Patent GB-2326129-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for securely resetting a real time clock in a postage meter
Inventor: CHROSNY WOJCIECH
IPC: G07B17/00
Filed: 1998-06-10
Abstract: A value dispensing system includes: a printing mechanism (4) for printing an indication of value; a microprocessor (26) including a real time clock mechanism (90), the microprocessor initiating printing of the indication of value by the printing mechanism (4); a device for electrically connecting the value dispensing system to a primary power source (50) and for utilizing power received from the primary power source to operate the microprocessor (26) and the printing mechanism (4); a back-up power source (48) which supplies backup power to the microprocessor (26) to enable continued operation of the real time clock (90) only when the value dispensing system has been disconnected from the primary power source (50); wherein the microprocessor (26) is programmed to 1) disable operation of the printing mechanism (4) upon a failure of the backup power source (48) and in response to reconnection of the primary power source (50) to the value dispensing system, 2) require resetting of the real time clock (90) as a prerequisite for re-enabling the operation of the printing mechanism (4) subsequent to its disablement by the microprocessor (26), and 3) only permitting the resetting of the real time clock (90) subsequent to inserting a real time clock security card into the value dispensing system.
Patent GB-2330671-A (GB)
Title: Media manager
Inventor: BELKNAP WILLIAM RUSSELL
IPC: G06F13/10
Filed: 1998-09-14
Abstract: A media manager 5 incorporates an application program interface (API) for converting high-level generic commands into device-level commands for output to a media device. The media manager includes a high-level command processor 10 which decodes the high-level generic commands and device-specific code mapping modules 15 which convert the high-level generic commands decoded by the high-level command processor into device-level commands. Each of the device-level commands is output from one of the device-specific code-mapping modules to a corresponding one of the media devices 25.
Patent GB-2330140-A (GB)
Title: Cefixim preparation
Inventor: SISODIA ANUJA CHAUHAN
IPC: C07D501/00
Filed: 1998-10-08
Abstract: Cefixim of formula I is prepared by reacting an ester of formula II for 1.5 - 2 hours with an inorganic base in a mixture of dimethylformamide (DMF) and water, isolating the cefixim of required purity by acidifying the resulting reaction mixture and drying.
Patent GB-2332549-A (GB)
Title: Electropneumatic regulator system
Inventor: WATANABE TADAO
IPC: G05D16/20
Filed: 1998-12-14
Abstract: An electropneumatic regulator system (10), which has an electropneumatic regulator for controlling a pressure and a flow rate of a fluid supplied from a fluid source on the basis of a level of an input signal, comprises a communication unit for making communication with a remote master station (12), and a control unit for controlling the electropneumatic regulator in response to at least the contents of communication data received by the communication unit from the master station so that the response performance can be improved and the cost reduced. The communication data from the master station (12) addresses one regulator system (10) among a plurality, identifies a particular type of data (e.g. minimum pressure setting) and includes a data value for the latter: the data value is stored at a memory address determined by the type identity and then used for control.
Patent GB-2346074-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum type beverage maker.
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN CRAWSHAW
IPC: A47J31/053
Filed: 1999-01-29
Abstract: A vacuum type coffee maker comprises a water heating chamber 1, an infusion chamber 2, a passage 22 extending between a lower part of the water heating chamber and an upper part of the infusion chamber, and a return flow path 27. A valve 34 in the passage allows water and vapour to move only one way. In use therefore, water, and in particular steam, does not enter the infusion chamber by passing through liquid already in it and thereby impair the infused beverage. A diaphragm valve 38 may be provided which is responsive to the difference in pressure between the two chambers. When there is higher pressure in the lower chamber it blocks the return flow path and when there is lower pressure it opens to allow beverage to be drawn through. Further features include a filter 31, passage outlet means which cause the water entering the infusion chamber to agitate the liquid already in it, an elliptical bayonet connection (Fig. 4) between the two chambers, a lid 10 which can support the infusion chamber when not in use and a vent (32, Fig. 5) which prevents transfer of hot water to the infusion chamber until it is boiling.
Patent GB-2334840-A (GB)
Title: A high frequency amplifier with variable gain stages which may be by-passed
Inventor: YAMAGUCHI YU
IPC: H03G1/00
Filed: 1999-02-12
Abstract: A variable gain amplifying device enables improvement of noise and third order intermodulation distortion to be achieved over a wide range of gain. There are provided variable gain amplifiers of n (with n as an integer greater than 1) stages capable of changing the gain in accordance with a gain control signal, through lines connected in parallel to the respective variable gain amplifiers, input stage switches provided at respective input sides of the variable gain amplifiers in order to change to input a signal to either one of the variable gain amplifier and the through line in accordance with the control signal, and output stage switches provided at respective output sides of the variable gain amplifiers in order to output a signal from either one of the variable gain amplifier and the through line, and a control circuit for outputting the control signal. Buffer amplifiers may be inserted in the through lines (Figure 6) to improve the isolation.
Patent GB-2333137-A (GB)
Title: Brush seal for turbo-engines
Inventor: GAIL ALFONS
IPC: F01D11/00
Filed: 1996-07-29
Abstract: A brush seal for turbo-engines is provided for sealing off spaces (R1, R2) subjected, in use, to different pressures at a peripheral gap, particularly between an engine stator (101) and an engine rotor (102), a mounting (103) on the engine stator (101) for a bundle of bristles (B), which extends from a mounting (103) between peripheral webs (104, 105) so as to seal off the rotor (102) axially and form an axial gap in the peripheral direction with the web (105) facing the high-pressure side. The bundle of bristles (B) is provided with means for screening or breaking up (107) turbulent flow initiated by the engine rotor (102), at least on the side facing the space (R1) of higher pressure (P1) at the seal. The screening means are formed by an annular member (111) open substantially on one side to the fluid in the space of higher pressure. The annular member (111) is at least partially transversable, in use, by fluid flow, together with the end of one web (105) forming an axial annular duct (115<SP>1</SP>) along the rotor surface. The annular duct (115<SP>1</SP>) is connected to the axial gap  upstream of the bristles.
Patent GB-2334195-A (GB)
Title: Pet bed
Inventor: ALDERMAN JOHN PATTERSON
IPC: A01K1/035
Filed: 1997-10-28
Abstract: A pet bed (1) for use on a floor, the pet bet (1) including a pair of frames (2), each including a floor engaging end (4) and an upper end (6) distal the floor engaging end (4). Hinge means (8) interconnect the frames (2) intermediate the floor engaging end (4) and the upper end (6), to form a scissor arrangement (10), and a flexible sling (12) extends between the upper ends (6) of the frame (2) to define a support area (14) for a pet. In use, the frames (2) engage the floor at an angle of less then 45.
Patent GB-2333663-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for identifying type of call
Inventor: WU WODDY
IPC: H04Q3/70
Filed: 1997-10-22
Abstract: A local switch includes circuitry for determining whether a called party is a subscriber of a call type delivery service when a call is being placed to the called party. The local switch also includes circuitry to generate a message to prompt the calling party to identify whether the call is urgent, normal, or telemarketing. If the calling party does not respond in a timely manner, the local switch includes circuitry to analyze the response by the calling party and to generate corresponding signals to inform the called party of the unknown call type. More specifically, either a different ring pattern is generated or a specified symbol is displayed on a display or both to inform the called party of the call type. The present invention may be used in conjunction with modern communication networks such as intelligent networks and public land mobile networks.
Patent GB-2355597-A (GB)
Title: Dielectric resonator filter with mirror surface
Inventor: ABBAS FARHAT
IPC: H01P7/10
Filed: 1999-07-29
Abstract: A filter 100 comprises a dielectric resonator 102 with at least one mirror layer 106 on the resonator which acts to reflect signals from the resonator back into the resonator. Conducting or superconducting layers 110 may be positioned on the opposite face of the mirror layers.
Patent GB-2357447-A (GB)
Title: Pepper grinding tool
Inventor: WU HUA-TE
IPC: A47J42/04
Filed: 1999-12-23
Abstract: A pepper grinding tool comprises a main body 2, a socket 3, a grinding member 4 and a transmission shaft 5. Socket 3 is received in the main body 2 and has a rim 34 fitted onto an annular recess 21 in main body 2. Grinding member 4 has an outer grinding part 42, and an inner grinding part 41 received in the outer part can be turned for grinding pepper between the inner and the outer grinding parts 41, 42. Outer grinding part 42 also has a rim 421, located under the rim 34 of the socket 3. Screws 6 are screwed through the rims 421, 34 and into the main body 2 to secure the outer grinding part 42 to main body 2. The shaft 5 is connected to inner grinding part 41 from a lower end, and passed through an upper cover (1, Figure 2) of the pepper grinding tool. Shaft 5 also has a stopping protrusion 52, and a spring 51 urges grinding part 41 downward.
Patent HU-T73925-A (HU)
Inventor: CSIKASZ TAMAS
IPC: A01H5/10
Filed: 1995-01-17
Abstract: A találmányi korán virágzó és plasmopara rezisztens napraforgó apa-vonal, amely szintétikus populációból származik, levele 2 , kicsi (200 cm ), 21 cm hosszú, 19 cm szeles, háromszög alakú, középzöld színű, antociánnal nem színezett, felülete fényes, gyengén hólyagos, közepes-finoman és szabálytalanul fogazott, keresztmetszete egyenes alakú, a levél válla közel szárnyas, levélen az oldalerek közel derékszögüek, a levélcsúcs magassága a levélalaphoz viszonyítva közepes, a szár és a levélnyél alsó része által bezárt szög közepes, a levélnyél rövid (11 cm), vályúja U-alakú és antociánnal nem színezett, a szár gyengén szőrözött, a föszáron kevés (21 db) levél fejlődik, a szár vékony átmérőjű,a nyelves virág hosszúkás alakú, sima élű, aranysárga színű, a csöves virág sárga színű, a tányérvirágzaton sok (70 db) fészekpikkely képződik, a virágzás tartama 10-15 nap, tányérvirágzaton a fészekpikkelyek közel hosszúkás alakúak és antociánnal nem színezettek, a tányérvirágzat félig lecsüngő állású, átmérője kicsi (12,5 cm), a növény alacsony (115 cm), gyengén visszahajló és elágazó, a kaszattermés rövid (10,3 mm), hosszúkás alakú, közepesen vastag, fő színe barna, nem márványozott, viszont csíkolt. Jellegzetessége, hogy a hypocotyl
Patent HU-T70663-A (HU)
Title: Ground stabilising mat
Inventor: OTTO WERNER
IPC: E01C9/00
Filed: 1994-08-12
Abstract: In a ground stabilising mat of elastic material with a plate-like mat body (12), a plurality of evenly spaced projections (30) formed on one side of the mat body (12) and cup-shaped depressions (18) on the other side, on the side of the mat body (12) having the cup-shaped depressions (18) there are two different heights in relation to the surface of the mat body having projections (16a, 16b) in such a way that a higher (16a) alternates with a low one (16b).
Patent HU-T72336-A (HU)
Title: Security device for a thermostat
Inventor: CHRISTENSEN KAJ
IPC: F16K31/68
Filed: 1994-06-03
Abstract: A security device for a thermostat (1) for securing the thermostat (1) against theft and against damage and for securing a rotary knob (7) on the thermostat housing (6), which knob serves for adjustment of the desired value, against a predefined rotation, contains a security sleeve (4) which on the one hand engages over the coupling between the thermostat housing (6) and the adjusting valve and on the other hand engages over the rotary knob (7) and is arranged to be non-rotatably connected to the thermostat housing (6) and the rotary knob (7). So that the rotary knob (7) can be locked not only at a predetermined desired value, but can also be adjustable over a selectable range of desired values which is smaller than the normal adjustment range, provision is made for a coupling element (5) to be arranged between the rotary knob (7) and the security sleeve (4); in different rotated angular positions in relation to the rotary knob (7) the coupling element is either arranged to be non-rotatably coupled to the knob and to the security sleeve (4), or allows a limited rotation of the rotary knob (7) relative to the thermostat housing (6) for an adjustment of the desired value between two desired value limits, of which at least one limit is selectable by the non-rotatable coupling of the coupling element (5) in a rotated angular position, corresponding to this desired value limit, relative to the rotary knob (7).
Patent IL-73060-A (IL)
Title: Process for the racemization of optically active aminoacids
IPC: C07B61/00
Filed: 1984-09-25
Abstract: The racemization of optically active aminoacids (including their N-acyl derivatives) by heating with carboxylic acids takes place particularly readily with carboxylic acids of low volatility. Only catalytic quantities of acid are needed; it is advantageous to use equimolar quantities or an excess, which serves as a diluent. A reaction mixture from an enzymatic racemate resolution can be heated directly for the purpose of racemization, after separation of the L-aminoacid and the water.
Patent IL-81054-A (IL)
Title: Derivatives of((4-(4-phenyl-1-piperazinyl)phenoxymethyl)-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)methyl)-1h-imidazoles and 1h-1,2,4-triazoles,their preparation and their use for combating microorganisms
IPC: C07D413/14
Filed: 1986-12-22
Abstract: Novel lH-imidazoles and lH-l,2,4-triazoles of formula <CHEM>  wherein Y-R<1> is a radical having the formula <CHEM> the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts and possible stereochemically isomeric forms thereof, which compounds are antimicrobial agents; pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds as an active ingredient and methods of preparing said compounds and pharmaceutical compositions.
Patent IL-84954-A (IL)
Title: Lubricating oil and fuel compositions comprising derivatives of dioxolanes and thio analogs thereof, some such novel compounds and process for their preparation
IPC: C10M135/32
Filed: 1987-12-28
Abstract: Dioxolanes, thio analogs thereof, and derivatives of these and methods of preparation are described. These materials are useful as additives in lubricants and fuels. Methods for reducing fuel consumption in internal combustion engines employing the lubricating compositions are described.
Patent IL-93298-A (IL)
Title: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising cyclosporin
IPC: C07K7/50
Filed: 1990-02-07
Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising (a) a cyclosporin as active ingredient, (b) a fatty acid saccharide monoester and (c) a diluent or carrier, whereby (i) component (c) is a solvent with respect to both components (a) and (b), components (a) and (b) each independently having a solubility in component (c) of at least 10% at ambient temperature; or (ii) component (c) is a solvent with respect to both components (a) and (b), and components (a) and (c) are present in said composition in a ratio of 1:0.5 to 50 p.p.w. £(a):(c)|; or (iii) component (c) is a solvent with respect to both components (a) and (b) and said composition is formulated in solid unit dosage form suitable for oral administration; or (iv) component (c) comprises a poly- (C2-4 alkylene) -glycol having an average molecular weight of at most 7,000 or a viscosity at 50oC at ambient temperature of at most 15,000 mPa.s. or comprises a C3-5 alkylene polylol ether or ester; or (v) said composition is or is substantially, non-aqueous; or (vi) component (c) comprises a solid polymeric carrier, an organosilicon oxide polymer or paraffinum per-or sub-liquidum and component (a) is present in said composition in solid solution in (b).