baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2171547-A (GB)
Title: Detecting drowsy or incapacitated drivers
Inventor: IKEYAMA TAKESHI
IPC: B60K28/06
Filed: 1986-02-19
Abstract: Means for detecting an anomaly in the grip on a steering wheel generates a warning and/or stops the vehicle. A number of sensors such as SE1 are spaced at intervals around the steering wheel. Each sensor comprises a diode LES surrounded by a number of phototransistors PHS. Electronic circuits are provided for determining an anomaly. As described, the driver's grip may be sensed by photoelectric means SE1 comprising an I.R. photoemitter LES and at least one photodetector PHS adjacent thereto so as to receive light reflected by the driver's hand. A plurality of spaced apart sensing means SE1-SEn may be used. A signal processing means CPU1 analyses the sensor output(s) and may, in succession, emit a warning and (i) cause a constant speed controller SPC of the vehicle to reduce speed; and if not sufficient then (ii) apply the brakes via circuit BKC; and if not sufficient then (iii) switch of the engine ignition via RLY. Additionally the steering wheel may be locked, and a mechanical linkage between the accelerator pedal and the throttle valve may be disconnected (lest the driver has become incapacitated while depressing the accelerator). The constant speed vehicle controller is described with reference to Figs 3 and 4. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174432-A (GB)
Title: Extension wall anchorage device
Inventor: RABBITTS GEORGE
IPC: E04B2/00
Filed: 1986-04-23
Abstract: A wall anchorage device for use in building an extension wall of bricks or building blocks onto a face of an existing wall structure 32 comprises an elongate plate 8; having a generally flat body portion 10 formed with an upstanding integral longitudinal flange 14 along one edge. In use, the plate is fixed in a vertical orientation to the face of the existing wall 32 so that the longitudinal flange 14 provides a guide for locating and aligning the end bricks or blocks 29 of the extension wall 30 as these are laid in position in abutting relationship with said body portion 10. The plate 8; is formed in said body portion 10 with a series of longitudinally directed integral elongate tongues 16; spaced apart at intervals and raised at a shallow angle to the plane of the body portion 10. These tongues 16; can be bent outwards after the plate is fixed in position during use so as to project substantially at right angles in a horizontal plane so that they can extend into and be embedded and keyed into the joints between adjacent courses of the extension wall 30 during construction thereby to serve as integral wall tie elements. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191364-A (GB)
Title: Fault testing telephones
Inventor: GRIFFITHS JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: H04M1/24
Filed: 1986-06-02
Abstract: The microphone (41), earpiece (42) and/or tone caller (11) of a telephone instrument are tested automatically, preferably each time a call is received, by sounding the earpiece and/or tone caller and using the microphone (41) to receive the emitted sound. The signal level produced by the microphone (41) is analysed in a measuring unit (21), and optionally is correlated (50) with the signal supplied to the earpiece or tone caller originating the emitted sound. Any degradation of the performance of the microphone and/or earpiece and/or the tone caller is detected and may be indicated visually (14). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2184194-A (GB)
Title: Method for applying a protective coating
Inventor: CLARKE NEIL
IPC: B29C63/34
Filed: 1986-11-07
Abstract: A method for lining a pipe such as a sewer pipe (15) comprising applying to the interior of the pipe (15) a layer (16) of a settable composition comprising a mixture of one or more organic resins with one or more inorganic filling materials, thereafter covering the surface of the said layer (16) with sheet material (17) and thereafter compacting the said layer (16) onto the pipe (15) by exerting pressure thereon through the sheet material (17), the sheet material (17) being in the form of a tube of polyethylene film or other polymeric film and in that the tube is removed after the pipe lining composition has at least partly set by pulling one end thereof through the interior length of the lined pipe (15).
Patent GB-2187762-A (GB)
Title: Metal powder by atomization process
Inventor: FISCHER JOHN JOSEPH
IPC: B22F9/08
Filed: 1987-03-10
Abstract: Process for atomizing metal comprising quenching molten particulates (19) atomized in a gas medium at the surface (21) of a liquid quench medium, the position of which is adjusted to give a significant proportion of irregularly shaped particles in the powder product. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203628-A (GB)
Title: Neck cushion
Inventor: DAVIES JULIAN
IPC: A45D44/10
Filed: 1987-03-18
Abstract: A neck cushion (10), for providing cushioning between a neck and a basin, comprises a cushion portion (12) adapted to receive the neck, and two flaps (16) adapted to secure the cushion portion (12) to the neck. A moisture deflector (14) can be provided to deflect moisture. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206924-A (GB)
Title: A joint
Inventor: GUILE PETER JAMES DESMOND
IPC: B63B21/50
Filed: 1987-07-06
Abstract: A joint (10) for articulatably connecting together two members (11 and 12) comprises an inner element (13) which is supported relative to an outer element (14) by means of a plurality of struts (26) which extend between the two elements and which are articulatably received in seats (28) and a bottom pivotal connection (17) between the two elements which restricts relative articulating movement between the two elements to two degrees of freedom. The joint is releasable and is used to join oil rig structures to the sea bed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2196322-A (GB)
Title: Dispenser
Inventor: CALVO CARLOS VILA
IPC: A45D40/04
Filed: 1987-08-27
Abstract: A dispenser, preferably for cosmetic products, has a floor (4) axially movable in a tubular container body (1) by means of a rotatable base (6) having teeth thereon which cooperate with and drive a screw drive (5). The screw drive (5) engages in a threaded hole in the movable floor (4). The open end of the container (1) is closed by a cover or closing joint (3) which is pressed against the top of the container (1) to make a hermetic seal therewith when a lid (2) is screwed thereon. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195351-A (GB)
Title: An aerosol foam, based on a quaternised cellulose polymer and an anionic polymer
Inventor: GROLLIER JEAN-FRANCOIS
IPC: C09K23/52
Filed: 1987-09-15
Abstract: A cosmetic composition packaged under pressure in an aerosol device is described which contains, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium, at least one quaternary cellulose ether corresponding to the formula:   <IMAGE> in which at least one of the groups R1, R2 or R3 denotes a radical of formula:   <IMAGE> in which m is an integer with a value from 2 to 10, R4, R5 and R6 denote a lower alkyl radical containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, X<-> denotes a cosmetically acceptable anion, the remaining groups R1, R2 or R3 denoting a lower hydroxyalkyl radical containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and at least one graft copolymer of vinyl acetate, crotonic acid and polyalkylene glycol, under conditions such that they form, from the device, a stable and film foam on expansion in air.
Patent GB-2196524-A (GB)
Title: Cigarette making machine weight control
Inventor: DUTTON STANLEY HENRY
IPC: A24C5/18
Filed: 1987-10-28
Abstract: A trimmer position control device for a cigarette making machine comprises a hydraulic amplifying unit (34) having an input member (32) movable through a predetermined relatively small distance and capable of applying a relatively small force; an output member (36, 38, 40) which moves in response to movement of the input member but, as a result of hydraulic pressure, with a more pronounced movement and a greater force; an air chamber (14) adjacent to the tobacco stream and having in it a suction pressure dependent upon the pressure drop through the tobacco stream; an electrical transducer (20) arranged to be exposed to the suction pressure in the chamber and to emit an electrical signal in response thereto; an amplifier for amplifying the electrical signal; and a positive displacement solenoid device (26) to which the amplified signal is applied and which is arranged to drive the input member (32) in response thereto.
Patent GB-2211773-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for and a method of securing together two generally sheet-like members
Inventor: WEBSTER DENNIS MALCOLM
IPC: B21D53/04
Filed: 1987-11-02
Abstract: Apparatus for assembling and securing together a convector panel (4) and a prime panel (2) of a convector radiator includes a first conveyor (14) to convey a convector panel to a transfer station, and a second conveyor (12) to convey intermittently a prime panel to a contacting station. A cross-transfer assembly transfers the convector panel (4) from the transfer station to a release station directly above the contacting station. Support plates (24) on the cross-transfer assembly are moved apart to release the convector panel (4) which drops onto the prime panel (2) at the contacting station. Gripping means (26,28) hold the two panels as they advance in unison to an attachment station, and a clamping finger holds the convector panel in the correct position on the prime panel while two pairs (34) of spot-welding guns spot-weld the forward edge of the panels. The gripping means then releases the welded panels and returns to its initial position to receive the forward edge of the next prime panel.
Patent GB-2199290-A (GB)
Title: Auxiliary buoyancy for off-shore operations
Inventor: CHRISTIANSEN POUL ERIK
IPC: E02B17/00
Filed: 1987-11-27
Abstract: Reusable inflatable buoyancy bags having a flexible membrane are used for many offshore operations requiring a temporary application of buoyant force on offshore structures. Circumstances include launch buoyancy, uplift of floating structures for the purposes of maintenance, and the application of buoyancy during the removal of life expired bottom standing structures.
Patent GB-2209532-A (GB)
Title: Polyurethane fragrance-emitting articles
Inventor: SZYCHER MICHAEL
IPC: A61F13/20
Filed: 1988-02-10
Abstract: A fragrance-emitting article or perfume patch comprises a polyurethane having a perfume dispersed therein. In one embodiment the article 45 comprises a fragrance-emitting member having a fragrance dispersed within polyurethane layer 40. A layer of pressure sensitive adhesive 41 is applied to the article so that it may be adhered to a surface. The polyurethane is formed from a diisocyanate, a macroglycol, and an acrylyl chain terminator to which a photoinitiator and a fragrance oil are added prior to photo-curing. A barrier or support layer 43 may be applied by an adhesive 42 or other suitable means to prevent migration of the fragrance oil to the adhesive layer 41 so that no residue of adhesive remains on the surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2219090-A (GB)
Title: Measuring internal dimensions
Inventor: LAKEMAN CHRISTOPHER BARTLETT
IPC: G01B3/46
Filed: 1988-05-25
Abstract: A gauge for measuring internal dimensions comprises a casing (10), a hollow slideable sleeve (12) with an external stop (16) which is outwardly biased, and a screw member (38) with an oppositely disposed external stop (40) telescopically adjustable into the sleeve. A lever (22) engages in a slot (18) in the sleeve (12) and is connected to a further lever (28) having a pointer (29) to display the resultant magnified displacement over a graduated scale (34) on the casing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2209144-A (GB)
Title: Fifth wheel bearing plate cover with inboard protective skip plates
Inventor: REENERS DONALD GEORGE
IPC: B62D53/08
Filed: 1988-08-19
Abstract: A low-friction plastics covering 30 on the fifth wheel bearing plate 14 of a tractor is protected from damage during tractor/trailer coupling by a pair of elongated metal "skip" plates 40. Such plates are preferably rectangular in shape and are positioned in the interior region of the plastic covering, one on each side of a tapered slot 18 adapted to receive the kingpin of a trailer's fifth wheel tongue attachment. The size, shape and position of such skip plates minimize wear on the trailer's bolster plate, and minimize any tendency for tearing of the plastic covering during tractor/trailer coupling and normal use of the tractor/trailer. Preferably, the skip plates are welded to the tractor's fifth wheel bearing plate through counterbored slots in the plastic covering, whereby the skip plates additionally function as retainers for attaching the plastic covering to the underlying bearing plate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227261-A (GB)
Title: Wall constructions; partitions
Inventor: ECCLESHALL DAVID J
IPC: E04B2/74
Filed: 1988-10-06
Abstract: A wall (17) comprises prefabricated panels (19-21) fitted into top and bottom channels (23, 22). The wall may be used as a lining for an existing masonry wall (13) or to divide prison cells from each other. The panels may be of plywood with metal skins, which preferably extend around the edges of the panels. The panels, at their abutting edges preferably have an interconnecting web in grooves of the edges. End panel 29 may bear a spacer member attached to it and extending to the wall. Top channel 23 is preferably deeper than the bottom one 22 so that the panels 19-21 can be lifted in. After positioning, spacer members may be inserted in the top channel to prevent removal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2213047-A (GB)
Title: Accessory for carpet sweeper or vacuum cleaner
Inventor: BROUGHAM-PICKARD MARJORIE GILL
IPC: A47L11/40
Filed: 1988-12-05
Abstract: An accessory unit 17 for a vacuum cleaner or a carpet sweeper comprises a rotary brush support member 27 and fastener(s) for securing the member at least temporarily to the rim of a casing 11 or cowl of a carpet sweeper or vacuum cleaner. Rotary brushes 19,20 are mounted at the ends of the support member. Each rotary brush has an associated disc-like member 21 with a resilient rim 24 which, when the accessory unit is fitted to a carpet sweeper or vacuum cleaner, projects beyond an extension of the line defining the side edge of the casing or cowl so that it can engage an adjacent wall or skirting board and acts as a friction drive element. Rotation of each brush causes dust to be displaced into the path of the rotary brush of a carpet sweeper or the suction inlet of a vacuum cleaner. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215621-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball with improved dimple configuration
Inventor: SHAW MICHAEL
IPC: A63B37/00
Filed: 1989-01-16
Abstract: A golf ball is provided with dimples (10) in which each dimple consists of a first cavity (11) and a second cavity (13), the cavities being immediately adjacent each other on a great circle of the ball. The dimple arrangement minimises aerodynamic drag (air-resistance) when the ball is in play. A second embodiment shows a circular cavity (22) surrounded by an annular cavity (21). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2220934-A (GB)
Title: Process for the production of concrete building products
Inventor: RIRSCH ERIC
IPC: C04B28/02
Filed: 1989-06-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of concrete building products having thicknesses in section of not greater than 15mm in which a cementitious composition comprising (i) aggregate, (ii) hydraulic cement, and (iii) water is shaped by a roller and slipper method to produce a shaped extrudate which is divided to form sections and the sections are cured to provide the building product; the composition additionally comprising reinforcing fibres in weight percent to the total weight of the composition of 0.25% to 4%, said fibres having lengths of 2.0 mm to 20 mm. This process provides impact resistant roofing products which are useful as roofing tiles, or a replacement for shingles, shakes and slates.
Patent GB-2225807-A (GB)
Title: A tie
Inventor: HAYLOCK ROBERT NEVILLE UEL
IPC: A01K45/00
Filed: 1989-10-31
Abstract: A tie for retaining a brace of game birds comprising an oppositely disposed pair of key-hole-shaped retaining loops 4 connected together by a web or strap 2, the retaining loops being connected to the strap by their portions of greater diameter so that the ends of the key-hole slots of lesser diameter are disposed at the distal ends of the tie, the portions of the retaining loops of lesser diameter being formed with pairs of inwardly projecting flanges 6 which substantially meet at their mid-positions and which are arranged such that they are both sufficiently stiff and are shaped to prevent the neck of the game bird embraced by the retaining loop from re-entering the larger diameter portion of the loop and which are such that they can be resiliently deformed out of the plane of the loop to permit disengagement of the bird. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227001-A (GB)
Title: Package forming apparatus
Inventor: ELFORD PETER ELLICE
IPC: B65B35/50
Filed: 1990-01-04
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a supply station 19 for unformed blanks of card or board. The blanks are fed to a creasing and cutting station 21 and then on to a wrapping station 14 via a waste stripping station 22 and an adhesive applying station 23. Articles, e.g. shelving brackets are fed to a collating station 8, 10 and are then deposited on a blank at the wrapping station, wherein the blank is formed about the articles into a package by passage through a forming die. Provision is made for lateral adjustment, so that blanks and articles of different sizes can be accommodated. In a modification, the blank may be creased and scored to form a sleeve blank which is wrapped around a collation of articles. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242013-A (GB)
Title: Heat pump device
Inventor: HANSEN LAURITS
IPC: F25B3/00
Filed: 1990-03-13
Abstract: A heating or cooling apparatus includes a heat pump comprising a compressor (58), a radiator portion (68), an expansion valve (74) and a cooling portion (76), the heat pump being constructed in the form of a substantially flat, rotatable wheel (32) wherein the cooling portion (76) forms a radially inner portion (42) of the wheel and the radiator portion (68) forms a radially outer portion (44) of the wheel, the wheel having a plurality of fins (46, 48) which, when the wheel rotates, drive streams of air over the cooling portion (76) and the radiator portion (68), and a housing (2) enclosing the wheel (32) and having means for separating the streams of air and directing them in desired directions.
Patent GB-2241881-A (GB)
Title: Liquid painting instrument
Inventor: NAKAZIMA NOBUYUKI
IPC: B05C17/00
Filed: 1991-02-19
Abstract: A liquid painting instrument comprising a main shaft of cross-sectionally oval configuration, a cap of the same configuration and an elastically deformable O-ring. Said O-ring is positioned on the front end outer periphery of the main shaft enabling the main shaft to be securely fastened to the inner face of the cap. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254257-A (GB)
Title: Air filtering face mask
Inventor: COLE HARRY
IPC: A41D13/11
Filed: 1991-03-12
Abstract: A face mask comprises a cloth 1, which is folded in two to sandwich a charcoal cloth air filter 3 between the folds. A neoprene nose piece mounting a deformable aluminium nose clip 4 is also provided. Two cords 6 and a sliding ring 7 allow the lower portion 7 of the mask to be gathered under the chin. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258701-A (GB)
Title: Disc brake and spring member therefor
Inventor: BILLON JEAN-NOEL
IPC: F16D65/097
Filed: 1991-08-10
Abstract: A disc brake (10) comprises a mounting bracket (12) having side arms (24) extending across the outer periphery of a rotor (22); a pair of brake pads (16, 18), each comprising a backing plate (36, 38) having a pair of guide surfaces for slidably engaging corresponding guide surfaces (34) on the side arms; a caliper (14) slidably mounted on the mounting bracket, the caliper having a bridge portion (54), and an end portion (56) engageable with one (18) of the brake pads; and a spring member (62, 64) secured to each side arm, each spring member being substantially C-shaped and having a first arm (72) engaging the backing plate (36) of other brake pad (16) to bias the respective guide surfaces into contact, and a second arm (74) engaging the bridge portion of the caliper to bias the caliper towards the mounting bracket. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248248-A (GB)
Title: A floor waste fitting support
Inventor: WOODS ROBERT JAMES
IPC: E03F5/04
Filed: 1991-11-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a support for a floor outlet connection piece, comprising a body (1), a passage (5, 6, 7) through the body from an inlet end (2) to an outlet end (4) of the body, a first passage part (5) adjacent to the inlet end (2) which is larger than the outlet connection piece which is to be supported, positioning means comprising an intermediate passage part (6) and abutment means (38) for positioning an outlet connection piece in the support, and means for diverting water (9, 10) inside the passage in such a way as to move round the said positioning means (6, 38) and bring the passage part (5) into permanent communication with the passage part (7) downstream of the said positioning means (6, 38). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265402-A (GB)
Title: Manhole or inspection cover having sealable opening
Inventor: THELWELL JOHN TERENCE
IPC: E02D29/12
Filed: 1992-02-18
Abstract: A manhole or inspection cover of a domestic drainage system is provided with a sealable opening. Guide means (5) may extend downwardly of the opening to direct waste matter in a desired direction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253882-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic high-pressure pump for motor vehicle brake systems
Inventor: ECKSTEIN URSULA
IPC: F04B53/12
Filed: 1992-03-11
Abstract: A high-pressure pump (10) has a pump housing (11) with a bore (12) in which a pump element (13) comprising a cylinder (14), a piston (15) moveable longitudinally therein and an outlet valve (17), is accommodated. The cylinder (14) is screwed into the bore (12) and is axially fixed on a bore step (23). The outlet valve (17) has a ball (50) which is accommodated in a hollow-cylindrical extension (49) of the cylinder (14) and whose side remote from the valve seat is 10 loaded by a loaf spring (57) secured to the cylinder (14). The installation length of the pump is thereby reduced. The hydraulic high-pressure pump (10) may be used particularly in motor vehicle brake systems having an anti- skid and possibly drive-slip control device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253762-A (GB)
Title: Phase measuring scanning optical microscope
Inventor: WALKER JOHN GRAHAM
IPC: G02B27/46
Filed: 1992-05-01
Abstract: The invention provides for phase measurement in transmission and reflection scanning optical microscopes. In these microscopes a parallel beam of laser (1) light is focused onto a small portion of an object (4). Light from this small portion is imaged via a pinhole (8) onto a single detector (10). The image is built up by scanning the object and recording the output from the detector for each object position. In this invention the phase image is recovered by subsequent processing of two or more amplitude images. One image is measured in the usual way; the other or others are recorded with suitable filters (2, 7) placed in the Fourier or output planes of both the illumination (3) and imaging (6) lenses. The two optical filters (2, 7) have amplitude weighting functions g(x, y) which preferably equal c. exp(ax + by), where a, b and c ar real constants.