baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2322939-A (GB)
Title: Line of sight apparatus
Inventor: MARTYN SMITH SALLY ANNE
IPC: A01B69/00
Filed: 1997-03-07
Abstract: A line of sight apparatus comprises a first component 1 in the form, for example, of a screen and a second component 13 in the form, for example, of a frame. The first component 1 is adapted to be positioned closer to a user than the second component 13. The first component comprises first and second upright elements, arranged parallel to each other, and a third upright element 11 intermediate and parallel to the first and second elements. The second component 13 comprises first and second upright elements, arranged parallel to each other and adapted to be aligned with the first and second elements of the first component 1.
Patent GB-2323433-A (GB)
Title: Beverage dispensing device
Inventor: WYATT GARY DAVID
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 1997-03-18
Abstract: A beverage dispenser comprises a cooling device comprising a cooling chamber (6) filled with a cooling liquid, such as water. Located within the chamber (6) is a refrigeration means (8) forming an ice bank. Extending through the chamber is a conduit (10), by which beverage is fed from a supply towards a dispensing head, the conduit including to a heat exchanging coil (12) within the chamber. Located in the chamber at a position so as to be totally immersed by cooling liquid is a pump unit comprising a motor (16a) and: impeller (16b), the motor also driving an agitator (18) to cause liquid within the chamber (6) to be circulated around the refrigeration means (8) and the cooling coil (12). The pump drives cooling liquid in the chamber to the dispensing head and back via conduits (14a and b), to retain beverage within the dispensing head at a cool temperature.
Patent GB-2312550-A (GB)
Title: Matrix-assisted laser desorption and ionization
Inventor: KOSTER CLAUS
IPC: H01J49/16
Filed: 1997-04-15
Abstract: A method for matrix-assisted ionizing laser desorption of large analyte molecules (MALDI) in a vacuum for the generation of ions for mass spectrometric investigation of the analyte substance, consists in forming the matrix substance from at least two different components. One component is a substance which, on the one hand, is very adsorptive but, on the other, the molecules of which are decomposeable thermolytically into small fractions. Another matrix component provides for the protonation of the analyte molecules. A thin layer of nitrocellulose in which a protonating substance such as alpha-cyano-4-hydroxi-cinnamic acid is embedded, is particularly suitable. The layer, which is insoluble in water, adsorbs the large analyte molecules from an aqueous solution at its surface. The addition of a crosslinking agent such as diisocyanate makes the layer insoluble to nonaqueous solvents. In an alternative arrangement, the matrix substance is applied to the surface of tiny magnetic beads which are dipped in the analyte solution before being retrieved magnetically.
Patent GB-2327283-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of a rigid contact lens with a smooth, aspherical back surface
Inventor: HOUGH DENIS ANTHONY
IPC: G02C7/04
Filed: 1997-06-04
Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a rigid contact lens 2 with a smooth, aspherical back surface 3 of a defined geometry comprises selecting an analogous lens which has the desired optical and dynamic properties, and which has a back surface of generally spherical geometry. This back surface comprises a co-axial multicurve, defining, for example, a central zone and peripheral zones, and having a discontinuity at each point where the radii of adjacent component curves of the multicurve intersect. The back of this analogous lens is mathematically analysed and the results are used to construct a formula which defines the geometry of the desired smooth aspherically curved surface. The formula is used to generate data to control the action of a shaping device which forms the smooth aspherically curved back surface of the lens according to the defined geometry. Also disclosed is a rigid contact lens with a smooth aspherical back surface, but which has a central optic zone with a spherically curved back surface.
Patent GB-2316181-A (GB)
Title: System for monitoring the operation of a solenoid
Inventor: ROOKE ALAN MICHAEL
IPC: G01R31/72
Filed: 1997-07-21
Abstract: A method or means of monitoring the operation of a solenoid 12 comprises sampling a signal from the solenoid at predetermined intervals, detecting the occurrence of a maximum value and a subsequent minimum value and then detecting an increase in the signal value following the said minimum value. The said increase in the signal value is then compared with a predetermined solenoid characteristic value to verify if the solenoid is operating in the expected manner. The means of detection may be implemented in hardware or microprocessor software. The system may determine that the solenoid has failed if the detection period extends beyond a predetermined period.
Patent GB-2317084-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for distinguishing speech intervals from noise intervals in audio signals
Inventor: CHU CHUNG CHEUNG
IPC: G10L11/02
Filed: 1995-10-03
Abstract: In methods and apparatus for distinguishing speech intervals from noise intervals in a audio signal, a first parameter set characterizing the audio signal is determined for each of a plurality of successive time intervals. A second parameter set for each of the time intervals is determined from the first parameter set. The second parameter set indicates a magnitude of change in the first parameter set over a plurality of preceeding time intervals. The time intervals are declared to be speech intervals when the second parameter set indicates a magnitude of change greater than a predetermined change. The time intervals are declared to be noise intervals when the second parameter set indicates a magnitude of change less than the predetermined change. The methods and apparatus are useful for speech encoding.
Patent GB-2319439-A (GB)
Title: Network Architecture for Linking Base Stations
Inventor: SHARONY JACOB
IPC: H04W92/20
Filed: 1997-11-07
Abstract: A backbone network architecture links base stations of a cellular wireless communication system. A number N of base stations is arranged such that each base station serves a corresponding cell in a cellular wireless communication system. Each base station is assigned a different address word of length D, wherein each letter of the address word is a digit in base-m such that N = m D , and a given base station is linked for direct communication with other base stations which have an assigned address that differs by only one digit with respect to the address assigned to the given base station. Each set of base stations linked for direct communication with one another defines a different subnet of the communication system, permitting the efficient routing of multicast and broadcast types of information throughout the system.
Patent GB-2324216-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the amplitude of an analog signal by varying the pulse width of pulses from which the analog signal is derived by filtering
Inventor: CHOEN MOTI
IPC: H03G3/30
Filed: 1998-02-16
Abstract: An apparatus (1) for, in use, generating an analogue signal of variable amplitude is provided. The apparatus (1) includes a converter (2) having an input (5) for receiving digital data to be converted to a pulsed signal and an output (8), a low pass filter (3) having an input (9) operably coupled to the output (8) of the converter (2), and an output (10) for outputting the analogue signal from the apparatus (1) and a controller (4) operably coupled to the converter (2). The controller (4) determines the width of the pulses such that a variation of pulse width varies the amplitude of the analogue signal. A method for generating an analogue signal and a modulator are also provided.
Patent GB-2337284-A (GB)
Title: Compliant Barrier System
Inventor: COOK GUY STEPHEN MOLYNEUX
IPC: E01F15/04
Filed: 1998-05-12
Abstract: A barrier system comprising a flexible membrane structure (1) containing internal cavities which are filled with a fluid. A fixing member (2) is provided to attach the structure to existing roadside barriers. The object of the invention is to provide improved energy absorption and dissipation during vehicular impacts.
Patent GB-2337254-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for handling garments
Inventor: MCCRAE ALASTAIR MURDOCH MACINT
IPC: B65B25/20
Filed: 1998-05-15
Abstract: A method of, and system for, handling garments, particularly suited to the sorting and packaging of laundered garments prior to despatch to various destinations, comprises the steps of: (i) processing the garments at a processing station 1, (ii) individually packaging each garment at a packaging station 2, and (iii) sorting the garments at a sorting station 9 downstream of the packaging station 2. Preferably the processing step involves one or more of cleaning, pressing, repairing and altering, while the packaging step may involve folding 5 and sealing 6 a garment within a polythene bag. The sorted garments may be conveyed to one or more sorting stations 10 prior to loading 11 for despatch to their final destination. Additional steps in this system may also include inspection 3, registration 7 and transfer 8 of the garments.
Patent GB-2332805-A (GB)
Title: Speaker
Inventor: MORI TAKAO
IPC: H04R17/00
Filed: 1998-12-02
Abstract: The speaker has a cylindrical main body 11 open at the top and bottom faces, a top lid 12 and a circular ring-shaped base 13, which has a hole in its center. A circular sound pipe 14 is provided in the top lid and runs from the upper face of the main body through the inside of the main body. A disc-like film 15 is provided over the opening of the hole of the base, which is at the outer side with respect to the main body, the disc-like film being held between the base and a circular ring-shaped bottom lid 16. A piezoelectric sound generator 17 is provided with a circular ring-shaped damper 18. Three substantially conical supporting members 19 are attached to the bottom lid in order to mount the speaker on a mount surface. The sound pipe 14 may bend or divide within the main body.
Patent GB-2329678-A (GB)
Title: Vane-cell pump
Inventor: LAUTH HANS-JURGEN
IPC: F04C15/00
Filed: 1998-04-09
Abstract: A vane-cell pump has a rotor that receives a plurality of radially movable vanes, a lifting ring which surrounds the rotor and forms at least one suction and one pressure region, and at least one compression plate which forms a lateral delimiting surface of the suction and pressure regions. When the vane-cell pump is in operation, a pressure is applied to the side of the compression plate opposite to the suction and pressure regions. The vane-cell pump is characterised in that the surface (17; 19) of the compression plate (13; 15) which faces the rotor (5) has a concave shape in the unpressurised state of the vane-cell pump (1).
Patent GB-2332671-A (GB)
Title: Acetals
Inventor: HUGUES FRANCOIS
IPC: C07C43/303
Filed: 1998-12-21
Abstract: The acetals of the general formula: where R1 and R2 are methyl groups and R3 and R4, which are identical, are 2,2-dimethylpropyl groups, or hexyl groups, or decyl groups, or dodecyl groups, or tetradecyl groups, or hexadecyl groups, or octadecyl groups or tetrahydrofurfuryl groups; or where R1 and R2 are methyl groups and R3 and R4 are different ad are a methyl group and an octadecyl group; or where R1 and R2 are hydrogen atoms and R3 ad R4 are identical and are hexyl groups or 2-ethylhexyl groups, or hexadecyl groups, form complexes with zirconium which have high catalytic activity for oligomerising ethylene to light alpha-olefins. Acetals are prepared by reaching an aldehyde or ketone with an alcohol in a hydrocarbon solvent in the presence of a solid acid catalyst and a molecular sieve.
Patent GB-2330490-A (GB)
Title: Power presetting in a radio communication system
Inventor: BUTOVITSCH PETER
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 1997-07-11
Abstract: A radio communication method and system employs power level presetting to mitigate the increase in inerference caused by the discontinuous transmission at mobile stations. In the downlink, power presetting entails detecting the entry (or removal) of mobile stations to a cell, and in response thereto, calcultating a plurality of power adjustment values for each mobile station within the cell. In the uplink, power presetting entails estimating an increase in interference caused by the entry (or removal) of mobile stations to a cell, and using this estimate for calculating an updated power target for each mobile station within the cell. Power presetting is also initiated in response to one or more mobile stations switching from high data-rate mode at low data-rate mode, or vice versa.
Patent GB-2334097-A (GB)
Title: System to detect the presence of water on a surface
Inventor: MURRAY STUART CHARLES
IPC: G01N21/35
Filed: 1999-01-19
Abstract: In a system to detect the presence of water on surface 12 eg the wall of a pipe, the surface is illuminated by a source of infra-red radiation 10 including first and second wavelengths which are both absorbed by water but to different extents. Radiation is reflected off the surface 12 and is detected by sensor 22. A rotating chopper alternately introduces filters 34, 36 into the optical path which transmit either the first or the second wavelength respectively. When the measured intensity of one of the wavelengths varies in relation to that of the other water is determined to be present on the surface. The two wavelengths are 1900nm and 2200nm with the 2200nm signal acting as a reference.
Patent GB-2348625-A (GB)
Title: Strap binder with hook and eye straps to engage indentations at edge of page
Inventor: MORGAN ROWLAND
IPC: B42F13/06
Filed: 1999-03-12
Abstract: The cover of a binder has straps 15 at the spine region to secure loose leaf pages 14 in place. The straps 15 engage with indentations or lugs placed at either end of the pages 14. Preferably the straps 15 comprise hooked tape 16 which releasably attaches to eye tape 17 on the back of the cover.
Patent GB-2336032-A (GB)
Title: Wafer collecting method and system
Inventor: NIHONMATSU TAKASHI
IPC: H01L21/304
Filed: 1999-03-17
Abstract: A wafer collecting method comprises the steps of; cleaning a wafer (W) formed by slicing an ingot which has a slice base mounting member (64), in a one-by-one manner, cleaning the wafer having the slice based mounting member, removing the slice base mounting member (64) from the cleaned wafer (W) in a one-by-one manner, and putting the wafer (W) from which the slice base mounting member was removed, into a container (50).
Patent GB-2336173-A (GB)
Title: Gasket system for a horizontal door
Inventor: JOYCE ROGER F
IPC: E06B7/23
Filed: 1999-03-18
Abstract: A horizontal hinged door assembly 10 such as a cellar door comprises a door 14, a frame 20 surrounding the door 14, a hinging mechanism 24a,24b,26a,26b between the door 14 and frame 20, and a resilient gasket 22. The door 14 fits flush in the frame 20, and there is a gap 39 surrounding the door 14 in the frame 20. The frame 20 is comprised of elongate channel-shaped frame members. Each frame member comprises an outer wall 15, an inner wall 16 and a base component 19 which define a channel space 21. The outer wall 15 has a recess 18 on its inner side to receive the resilient gasket 22. The recess 18 may be positioned on a transverse inwardly extending flange 17. The resilient gasket 22 has a leg portion 29 which is inserted into the opening 18 in the frame 20 to secure the gasket 22 in place. Extending from the leg portion 29 is a body portion 31 which extends across the gap 39. The body portion 31 may be bent downward. When the door 14 is in a closed position the gasket body portion 31 is bent downward by contact with the lower side of the door 14. In the closed position, the door 14 may rest upon the inner walls 16 of the frame members which may be shorter than the outer walls 15. The gasket 22 may be inserted into the frame 20 during fabrication of the door assembly 10 or during on-site installation of the door assembly 10.
Patent GB-2336346-A (GB)
Title: Overhead rail running gear
Inventor: GERSEMSKY UDO
IPC: B66C9/08
Filed: 1999-04-08
Abstract: The gear, e.g. for hoists comprises a rail (1a) consisting of flange parts (1) and web parts (3), mutually opposing running wheels (2) supported on the flange parts (1) and guide rollers (9) supported on the flange sides and arranged parallel to and on both sides of the web (3) in front of and behind each running wheel (2). The guide rollers (9) and running wheels (2) are mounted for rotation in lateral side-pieces (4) connected beneath the rail (1a). The side-pieces (4) are spaced relative and fastened to one another by a connecting crossbeam (5). In order to provide for differing flange widths but with the running wheels always running relatively close to the web, the running gear uses connecting crossbeams (5) of different lengths and that the spacing of the axles (10) of the guide rollers (9) is adjustable for adaptation of the guide rollers (9) to the flange width independently of the running wheels (2). The rollers (9) have mounting pins in laterally elongate slots in the side-pieces (4).
Patent GB-2349441-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for transmitting power to vehicle drive means
Inventor: EVANS CHRISTOPHER RALPH
IPC: F16H37/12
Filed: 1999-04-28
Abstract: An apparatus for connecting a source of motive power to a vehicle drive means comprises elongate members (1, 2) pivotally attached to a support frame (3). Pivotal movement of the members (1, 2) is about shaft members (4, 5) which together comprise a split-shaft. The uppermost end of each member (1, 2) is connected to a piston assembly (18, 19 respectively). Reciprocal movement of the piston assemblies (18, 19) effects complementary pivotal movement of the elongate members (1, 2) which, in use, engage a belt (25). Movement of the belt (25) in response to the movement of the elongate members (1, 2) results in movement of wheels (22, 23) which are engaged by the belt (25).
Patent GB-2334664-A (GB)
Title: Making fastener elements for diapers and like garments
Inventor: WIDLUND URBAN
IPC: A61F13/62
Filed: 1996-06-28
Abstract: A fastener for the front or rear side parts of a diaper or like garment comprises a web of material with tongues spaced from and extending perpendicularly to a string-like fastening element 29 or 30 adapted to engage a complementary element on a cooperating fastener on the other end of the diaper. The element 29 may have a hooklike profile. The fasteners are made by forming a wave-shaped slit 31 in the web of material between two fastener element strings 29,30 and transverse slits 35,36 are cut to join the slit 31.
Patent GB-2350922-A (GB)
Title: A disc
Inventor: ANDREA ADAM
IPC: G09F11/23
Filed: 1999-06-04
Abstract: A disc 10 captively mounted between two elements 12,14 for rotation therebetween and a blank (22 Figure 2) and method for manufacturing the same. The disc 10 is attached at a peripheral portion thereof to one of the elements 12,14 by a frangible connection, the breaking of which allows the disc to rotate. The blank (22) is in the form of a single piece, three portion (40,42,44) foldable sheet. The first portion (40) forms a front element 12, a second portion (42) forms a back element 14 and a third portion (44) comprises the disc 10 frangibly connected to two spacer portions (24). The blank is folded so that the third portion (44) overlies the second portion (42) and again so that the first portion (40) overlies the third portion (44). The folded blank (22) is glued together at the spacer portions (24).
Patent GB-2354921-A (GB)
Title: A method for multi-dimensional information representation processing and interaction using categorisation structures and processes
Inventor: ROSS GORDON
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 1999-07-08
Abstract: A natural and frequent human process is that of multi-dimensional information categorisation. To date this human ability has not been exploited in human computer interaction to any significant extent. Using a Visual Language Interface that makes use of multi-dimensional information representation, and combining this with predefined and user defined information categories it is possible to represent information within iterative structured, multi-dimensional category structures. Since information content can simultaneously appear in multiple categories this is a more general database structure than the purely hierarchical kind. This structure mirrors human cognitive processes where multiple categories and contextual structure plays a part in information interpretation. The multi-dimensional representation represents an advance on current dominant two-dimensional forms of information classification and display, in relation to human-computer interaction and the software to support such interaction.
Patent GB-2353112-A (GB)
Title: Computer system for providing travel services
Inventor: BUNYAN ROY JAMES
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 1999-08-10
Abstract: A computer system (10) for providing travel-related services comprises means for enabling customers (11) to specify holiday preferences (12), means for storing these details (13), and means (14,15) for determining the suitability of holidays based on these preferences. The customer may be provided with the details of the best-suited holidays. The system may be used to indicate the suitability of holidays appearing on broadcast travel shows (16,17), using e.g. interactive television. The system may include means to book holidays, and the details may relate to special offers or late-availability holidays (20,21). E-mail may be used to advise the customer. The system may further include means to purchase travel insurance, means (18) to advise on and purchase foreign currency and travellers cheques, means (19) to purchase and/or book other travel services such as car hire, and means to allow reading and submitting comments about particular holidays or destinations. The suitability of a holiday may be determined by a suitability rating.
Patent GB-2353768-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible vehicle steering column
Inventor: BAMBROOK GRAHAM STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: B62D1/19
Filed: 1999-08-28
Abstract: A collapsible vehicle steering column has an upper column section (10) and a lower column section (12) and is supported by two bearings (22, 30) in an outer casing (20) which is attached to the body of a vehicle. In the event of an impact, the upper column section (10) is forced downwards bringing a locating ring (38) at the lower end of the upper column section (10) into contact with a tapered aperture (37) in the outer casing (20) to provide radial location and maintain alignment of the steering column during collapse.
Patent GB-2341437-A (GB)
Title: Cylinder assembly for cam engine
Inventor: RUSSELL ROBERT LOUIS
IPC: F01B9/06
Filed: 1997-05-02
Abstract: A unitary cylinder (31) useful in internal combustion engines having external threads (41) at one end for a connection with the engine; the cylinder providing internal bearing support to an associated piston mounted internally thereof and external hearing support (60) to a cam actuated saddle (30) embracing the cylinder's exterior. Elongated openings (38) in opposing walls of the cylinder accommodate passage of a transverse wrist pin connection (33) between the internal piston (32) and external saddle (30).
Patent GB-2345623-A (GB)
Title: A privacy shade for a display screen
Inventor: SAVAGE PETER
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 1999-12-24
Abstract: The shade has two side members 6,8 hingedly mounted to a top member 10 that surround the screen. The shade restricts viewing of the screen and shades the screen from light. The side members may be independently moved as desired by the user of the screen. It preferably includes further components, such as a pocket 18 and clip 16, attached to the members to enable the accessory to act as a desk tidy.