baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2214760-A (GB)
Title: A method of removing unwanted digital sequences from a communication system
Inventor: ABBOTT ROBIN
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 1988-01-29
Abstract: There is provided a method and a device for protecting a Communication System from unwanted signalling sequences liable to result in system malfunction. The device which can be preprogrammed via a processor interface to respond to a set of unwanted signalling sequences, monitors a traffic path for the onset of any of these specified sequences. If a recognised sequence occurs for a duration approaching the standard detection criteria for the system, bit inversions are introduced until the sequence is made invalid. The unwanted signalling sequences may be provided when digitally coded telephonic communication using cyclically permutable codes may mimic data traffic (Fig 3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206605-A (GB)
Title: Method of reconstituting casks
Inventor: PHILP JOHN MICHIE
IPC: B08B9/08
Filed: 1988-05-16
Abstract: The method comprises selecting from casks previously used for storing whisky, using liquid chromatography methods, a cask which is of European oak. The internal surface of the cask is then cleaned using a combination of steam cleaning charring and scraping to expose the bare wood of the cask. A process of controlled anaerobic thermal degradation may also be applied to the ask and finally the casks are filled with sherry and left to stand for a time to allow the sherry to penetrate the wood. The cask is then emptied ready for filling with spirit for maturation.
Patent GB-2207568-A (GB)
Title: Milking machine pulsator arrangement
Inventor: HARKER GRAHAM JOHN
IPC: A01J5/14
Filed: 1988-06-03
Abstract: The arrangement has timing means IC1 associated with at least a first pulsator unit (4), (Fig. 1), of a plurality of pulsator units, and providing pulsator operating pulses at an adjustable rate and adjustable mark/space ratio. The first unit (4) in turn controls the other pulsator units (2) by propagation of the original pulses via adjustable time delays within each unit. The timing means has a microprocessor IC1, with ratio and rate setting resistors 14, 15 selected by touch controls 18, and a memory IC6 to store the latest settings. A watch dog timer incorporating a monostable IC2 receives pulses from IC1 and brings a reset line low to restart the operation if the microprocessor IC1 has been disabled, e.g. by power spikes or cuts. The timing means may be powered from a mains supply 10, or from a battery 11, 12 having a battery charger 13. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207366-A (GB)
Title: Filter screens
Inventor: GUTTERIDGE KENNETH JAMES
IPC: B07B1/46
Filed: 1988-07-29
Abstract: A screen (10) particularly for a vibratory screening apparatus for filtering mud during drilling comprises a frame (11) to which are attached a plurality of wedge wires (20) in generally parallel relationship, the wires being connected by cross-members (26) through loops of the wires. The frame also comprises cross members (14,16) and L-shaped end members 30. The frame is mounted on a sub-frame composed of box section and L-section members. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2211790-A (GB)
Title: A device for impressing characters
Inventor: SCHAF THOMAS
IPC: B41J9/28
Filed: 1988-08-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for impresssing characters 4 disposed on a multiple-type carrier, by means of a hammer 10. Mounted on the shaft 8 of a motor 7 is a cam 9 which drives the pivotable hammer 10 against the action of a spring 12. The hammer 10 acts in free flight after separating from the cam 9. By selectively controlling the current applied to the motor according to overall areas of the particular character to be printed, it is possible to achieve a uniform presentation regardless of whether it is a character with a small or a large area. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224948-A (GB)
Title: Water or other leisure slides
Inventor: STUART ALEXANDER
IPC: A63G21/00
Filed: 1988-11-22
Abstract: Apparatus which allows a user of a slide to take up a free attitude during at least part of a sliding descent is described. A large bowl is provided which gives a slide user a substantial degree of freedom. An individual entering the bowl in sliding motion under the partial influence of gravity can circuit and descend the bowl until reaching an exit point, either coming to rest or exiting the bowl while still sliding into a receiving means such as a splash pool, crash mat, or other suitable soft area. The user may slide with the aid of flowing water or a waxed plastic bag. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233960-A (GB)
Title: Carbonated drink dispenser
Inventor: SCOTT ALISTAIR
IPC: B67D1/00
Filed: 1989-06-23
Abstract: Apparatus for producing carbonation flavoured drinks has a number of features. Water introduced at 158 to a water break from the mains supply holds a valve 166 open whilst the carbonation chamber 114 is being filled. A concentrate supply includes a motoring chamber 20 into which concentrate flows under gravity, e.g. from bag-in-box container 220 and from which concentrate is discharged by gas pressure. The concentrate containers include means to indicate the type of concentrate therein and the degree of carbonation of water is controlled by detecting this indication. Change-over from one gas supply bottle to another is achieved utilising the pressure of the gas in the bottle to displace an element which effects the change-over. Concentrate in supply containers thereof is cooled by coolant used from cooling the carbonation chamber by placing the concentrate containers and cooling bath in physical contact. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2220645-A (GB)
Title: Stacking flat articles
Inventor: GILLMANN HANNO
IPC: B65H31/06
Filed: 1989-07-07
Abstract: A receptacle (4) for the formation of a stack of flat articles includes a movable base (5) which serves as a stacking base during formation of a stack. On insertion of the receptacle into the equipment, the movable base (5) is engaged by a ramp (6) and raised into a horizontal position. 
<IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222968-A (GB)
Title: Doctor blade support
Inventor: SOLLINGER R HANS-PETER
IPC: B05C11/04
Filed: 1989-09-12
Abstract: A doctor blade 12 of a glazing apparatus is mounted on a girder 2 supported internally by a central elongate member 4 spaced by hydraulically or pneumatically loaded elongate pressure elements 5 from an outer elongate member 3, which in turn engages the girder 2 directly or by way of strips 15. Cooling or heating medium can be passed through ducts 27. As a result, it is possible to extensively avoid deformation over the length of the tubular girder e.g. due to differential temperature influences (thermal stresses). 
<IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227255-A (GB)
Title: Galvanizing with compositions including tin
Inventor: PALLOS GABRIELLA
IPC: C23C2/06
Filed: 1989-11-02
Abstract: To prevent or lessen the darkening of galvanized steel of the kind in which the galvanizing coating contains about 1.3% by weight of lead and a minor amount of aluminium, an addition of from 0.11% to 0.3% by weight of tin or a mixture of tin and antimony is included in the coating composition. If both metals are present a typical preferred concentration would be 0.03 - 0.04% antimony and 0.15 - 0.2% tin.
Patent GB-2244015-A (GB)
Title: Tube and method of forming same
Inventor: HUMPAGE ROY
IPC: B21C37/15
Filed: 1990-03-14
Abstract: A polygonal tube is produced from metal strip by forming rows of recesses (15) and projections (16) along opposite edges of the strip and then bending the strip until each projection is received in a corresponding recess to form the tube. The projections are then squeezed between opposed surfaces (26,28) one inside and other outside the tube. The surface inside the tube forms a groove (27) in the tube wall at the inside of the tube, spreads each projection to take up any clearance between edges of the projections and boundaries of the corresponding recesses. The surface outside the tube allows the tube to remain flat. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232563-A (GB)
Title: Audio signal echo cancellation circuit
Inventor: GLANVILLE DEREK NORMAN
IPC: H04B3/23
Filed: 1990-05-14
Abstract: An audio processor circuit treats a digitally encoded signal. Units 3, 12 sample the encoded signal at two or more sample frequencies, units 8, 13 calculate from the sampled values a cross-correlation function relevant to a particular time frame, the value of said function serving to control operation of an adaptive algorithm. The sampled signal portions are truncated in units 2, 5 so that only the arithmetic sign bit of each signal portion contributes to the function calculation. The hardware for this circuit can be built into the subscriber's line at a telephone exchange with only a small increase in the chip area needed for providing that line. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245303-A (GB)
Title: Accessory for ladder
Inventor: WARING ALAN KEVIN
IPC: E06C7/16
Filed: 1990-06-19
Abstract: An accessory for a ladder 12 comprising rungs 13 extending between supports 14 comprises one or more step 15a, 15b, 15c extending between side members 17. Hooks 16 are associated with each step. These are hooked over corresponding rungs of the ladder to attach the accessory to the ladder and stabilize it with respect to the ladder, thus providing a stable more comfortable platform to stand and work on than is available from the rungs themselves. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236270-A (GB)
Title: System and apparatus for and method of assembling workpieces
Inventor: TANAKA HARUO
IPC: B23Q7/02
Filed: 1990-09-07
Abstract: An apparatus for assembling workpieces (W1, W2) includes a workpiece setting jig (2), a setting station (6) for setting a first workpiece (W1) on the jig, an assembling station (8) for assembling a second workpiece (W2) with the first workpiece (W1), a welding station (10) for joining the workpieces (W1, W2), a discharging station (12) for taking the welded workpieces (W1, W2) from the jig, and a charging station (14) in a position which faces the setting station (6). The charging station (14), the assembling station (8), the welding station (10) and the discharging station (12) are arranged in a circular form and a mechanism is provided for circulating the jig (2). Another mechanism reciprocates the jig (2) between the setting station (6) and the charging station (14). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238874-A (GB)
Title: Accelerometer
Inventor: MILES DENNIS JOHN
IPC: G01P15/18
Filed: 1990-10-24
Abstract: A transducer for acceleration measurement is fabricated from a silicon slice and comprises four filaments (3, 4, 5 and 6) which interconnect a central support (1) with an inertial mass (2). The filaments vibrate in a common plane, their resonant frequencies being determined by any external forces applied thereto. Vibrations are sustained and detected by means of a pair of thermal resistors (RS, RD) implanted in each filament. The embodiment is configured as a 2-axis accelerometer for use in vehicle navigation and guidance systems. Piezo-electric means for sustaining and detecting vibrations of the filaments may be used instead of the thermal resistors (RS and RD).
Patent GB-2251842-A (GB)
Title: Pouring device for a paint tin
Inventor: HARRIS L J
IPC: B44D3/12
Filed: 1990-12-19
Abstract: A pouring device for use with a paint tin comprises a plastic pouring member surrounded by a paint collection channel which is constructed and arranged to return surplus paint running down the outer face of the pourer to the tin without loss or spillage. The channel comprises inner and outer rims and fits over the rim of the tin. The inner channel rim reduces in height to allow recovered paint to be returned to the contents of the tin. The device is shaped to support a brush and to allow surplus paint to be removed from the brush. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246049-A (GB)
Title: Bandwidth reduction for television with reduced dot patterning
Inventor: THOMAS GRAHAM ALEXANDER
IPC: H04N7/015
Filed: 1991-07-03
Abstract: An HDTV picture is transmitted in a 625/MAC channel using one of at least two bandwidth reduction techniques selected to give minimal errors. For areas of high motion subsampling is performed within a single field (20 ms). For areas of little or no motion four fields (80 ms) may be used to produce the reduced signal together with motion compensation. To give better compatibility and reduce dot patterning in the received image, a notch filter (figure 11a) is selectively included (when four field subsampling is used) with a central frequency of 12.5 Hz at the transmitter. A second such notch filter with a central frequency of 12.5 Hz (figure 11b) is selectively included in the receiver. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245510-A (GB)
Title: Component and method for fabricating superconducting wire
Inventor: WALTERS COLIN RUSSELL
IPC: H01B13/00
Filed: 1991-07-05
Abstract: A component (10) for making A15 Nb3Sn superconducting wire is of plane-filling cross-section after removing temporary additions (6, 7). It consists of a central pillar (1) of aluminium (later replaced by tin) surrounded by a two-deep array of polygonal copper columns (2/2a) containing niobium rods. Many (e.g. 61) components (10) are stacked together and extruded. The niobium rods adopt and retain a uniform distribution with minimum intervening material. On heat-treatment of the whole, the tin diffuses over a relatively short path and hence consistently into the rods, whereby there is formed a kilofilament Nb3Sn wire.
Patent GB-2258974-A (GB)
Title: Telephone
Inventor: LAM KAM CHUNG ASLAN
IPC: H04M1/27475
Filed: 1991-08-23
Abstract: A telephone (10) comprises a body (14) having a screen (13), a sensor associated with the screen, and means provided within the body and arranged to control the screen (13) to display information stored in a memory unit of the telephone (10) and to receive by means of the sensor information or instructions from a user, which screen (13) is controllable by said means to switch from one particular display layout to another according to the functions to be provided by the telephone (10). A signature recognition means may be provided to control access to a particular function. Entered memorandum messages may be stored and recalled. The sensor may cooperate with a pen 20 containing circuitry for generating an electromagnetic signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263125-A (GB)
Title: Prefabricated doorsets
Inventor: CLASBY TERENCE MICHAEL
IPC: E06B1/52
Filed: 1991-11-02
Abstract: A prefabricated doorset, which has a head lining member 10 with a rebated underside profile 12, and either no applied head stop or rectangular applied head stop, which has the rebated portion 13 removed at each end only to receive "square-cut" stile members 10, with integral or applied door-stop 20 and pre-fitted bull hinges 16 and striking plate 17 (sheet 4 of 8) positioned equi-distant from stile ends, such that these become reversible and allow for either anti-clockwise 19 or clockwise 18 (i.e. DUAL) opening of door leaf(s) 25. The head rebate configuration provides for differential head 21 and base 22 door-leaf clearance gaps (i.e. Industry standard head clearance and deeper base clearance to accept floor finish clearance gap) to fixed standard, although the head profile shape can be produced to accommodate either standard U.K. or European door leaf thicknesses and an alternative base clearance gap if required. Together with reversible door leaf, the doorset is thus prepared for DUAL HANDED site installation without site modification to the door-frame/lining or door leaf. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248193-A (GB)
Title: Blood filter
Inventor: PALL DAVID B
IPC: B01D39/04
Filed: 1991-11-08
Abstract: A blood filter comprising a three-stage filter element of disc shape, which makes an interference fit with the peripheral wall 32 of an enclosing housing, has an inlet passage extending downwards from inlet 24, inside a raised external ridge 23, to an opening 25 into the lower end of inlet space 22. Space 22 has concentric ribs 26 crossed by a radial row of gaps therein (Fig. 2). The outlet space 36 also has concentric ribs 34 and a diametrical groove 40 (Figs. 3, 4) extending vertically to upper opening 42 which leads into an outlet passage in a second external ridge 41. Groove 40 widens upwards. The housing is of plastics, made in two sections bonded together. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262948-A (GB)
Title: A support for a suspended ceiling.
Inventor: MCELHINNEY EDWARD
IPC: E04B9/06
Filed: 1991-11-21
Abstract: A support 20 for a suspended ceiling comprises an upper rolled steel section 21 and a plastics capping 22. The capping is formed by extrusion and comprises inner side walls 24, 25 defining a channel 23 and outer side walls 29, 30, with a cross member 28 extending between the outer side walls and connecting to the inner side walls. The cross member provides rigidity to the capping. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2348774-A (GB)
Title: Electro-acoustic transducers
Inventor: RING MARTIN D
IPC: G10K9/12
Filed: 1991-11-27
Abstract: A flextensional transducer 10 for use in surface ship applications requiring the capability of withstanding underwater explosive shock includes a plurality of ceramic stacked drivers 40a-40d disposed between an elliptical outer shell 20 having opposing slots 20a, 20b disposed along an inner surface of the shell and a flextensional limiting support block 30. The drivers 40a-40d are mounted on ball joint sockets (44 46) which allow pivoting during high acceleration loading conditions. The support block 30 further has a pair of curved surfaces 32a, 32b which will generally follow, in close proximity, the inner surface 20c of the shell 20 and a member 38 coupled to the opposing slots 20a, 20b of the elliptical shell 20. The block 30 can be fixed to a rigid mount 50 disposed over at least one end of the transducer 10 using a plurality of tie rods 56. A shockproof mounting for the transducer on a ship is also described (fig 6, not shown).
Patent GB-2252856-A (GB)
Title: Coin guiding device
Inventor: LEVASSEUR JOSEPH LEO
IPC: G07D3/04
Filed: 1992-02-03
Abstract: A coin guiding device includes a coin delivery passage (12), three coin discharge passages and a pivoted gate (24) disposed in the coin delivery passage (12) having a coin guiding upper edge (32) and opposed coin guiding faces (34 and 36). A gate actuator (M1) selectively moves the gate (24) between a first position in which the gate upper edge (32) guides a coin into the discharge passage, a second position in which one of the opposed faces (34) guides a coin into the second discharge passage (62) and a third position in which the other opposed face (36) guides a coin into the third discharge passage (64). In one embodiment a second, similar gate (132) is disposed in first discharge passage (38) for further directing a coin in one of three directions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258174-A (GB)
Title: Hydrocyclone apparatus
Inventor: O'BRIEN KEVIN J
IPC: B04C5/12
Filed: 1992-08-03
Abstract: A hydrocyclone apparatus comprises a three chamber pressure vessel (110) wherein the inlet chamber (141) is between the outlet and overflow chambers (143, 145). The inlets (162 Fig 6, not shown) to the hydrocyclones (150) are between the plates (121, 122) and the outlets (154, Fig 4, not shown, 155) extend directly into the end chambers (145, 143). Each hydrocyclone is secured without bolts and includes a shoulder portion (191, Fig 4, not shown) which abuts one of the dividing plates (121) and an end cap (125) of the vessel secures it in openings (137, 138) in the dividing plates (121, 122). The shoulder (191) further includes lobes to limit rotation of the hydrocyclones (see Fig 8, not shown). The chambers are sealingly isolated from one another by seals (eg. 185, Fig 4, not shown) between the openings (137, 138) and the hydrocyclones periphery. The apparatus may be used to separate oil from water. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260944-A (GB)
Title: Pivotally releasable fastener for a document portfolio
Inventor: SMITH CLIVE SELWYN
IPC: B42F15/00
Filed: 1992-10-05
Abstract: A box-like portfolio for documents etc. including walls 3, 4 with inwardly-inclined extensions 6, 7 is closed by a pivotally-releasable fastener 10 which includes a channel 12 defined by walls 13, 14 and bridge portion 15. Ledges 16, 17 extend from the walls 13, 14 and a flange 18 depends from bridge portion 15. A flange 9 on extension 7 is slidably received in the channel 12 and retained between ledge 16 and flange 18. In the closed position further flange 9 on extension 6 is seated on second ledge 17. The portfolio is opened by pivoting the fastener 10 in the direction of arrow D about line of weakness 24 to release the flange 9 from the channel 12. The fastener includes a suspension hook 11 and carrying aperture (25, Fig 1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271803-A (GB)
Title: A connection
Inventor: COCKS DAVID
IPC: E05D7/10
Filed: 1992-10-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a releasable connection between two members such as a seat or chair 2 and a footrest 3 therefor. The footrest 3 is releasable from the seat by releasable mounting means 5, 6 and a device 7 movable between a position to urge the mounting means 5, 6 into engagement, and a release position of the mounting means. In the embodiment illustrated, the releasable mounting means 5, 6 and 7 comprises a spigot and socket arrangement, the socket part of the arrangement comprising two substantially parallel arms 8 each having an enlarged part 9 with a through hole forming the socket. The spigot part of the arrangement comprises two spaced arms 11 each having an enlarged part 10 with an oppositely directed spigot or peg 13 of complementary shape to that of the holes 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271709-A (GB)
Title: Cigarette filter
Inventor: LIEW TOW PIN
IPC: A24D3/04
Filed: 1992-12-23
Abstract: To regulate the perceived characteristics of smoke received by a smoker, a filter has within an uncrimped and uniform tube zones of higher 1 and lower 2 flow resistance, and means for permitting smoke flow from filter material surrounding the tube into the tube. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267644-A (GB)
Title: Mixed class synergistic fungicide based on pyrimethanil
Inventor: WILLIAMS ROBIN JOHN
IPC: A01N43/54
Filed: 1993-05-20
Abstract: There is provided a fungicidal composition comprising 2-anilino-4, 6-dimethylpyrimidine (pyrimethanil) and a fungicide from a different chemical class. The compositions have synergistic properties.
Patent GB-2278473-A (GB)
Title: Remote control systems
Inventor: WILLIAMS EDWARD
IPC: G05B19/05
Filed: 1993-05-26
Abstract: A remote control system comprises a controller and a plurality of remote modules connected in series with the controller. A data packet is generated by the controller and this includes a module counter portion. The packet passes from module to module. Each module increments the module coounter portion before passing the data packet to the next module. A module address is derived for each module from the value of the module counter at that module.
Patent GB-2270055-A (GB)
Title: Wheel hub drive.
Inventor: FORSTER FRANZ
IPC: B60K7/00
Filed: 1993-08-23
Abstract: A wheel hub drive consists of a hydraulic motor (1) and a single or multi-stage planetary gear train which has an input-end sun wheel in rotationally fixed connection with the output shaft (5a, 5b) of the hydraulic motor (1) and an output element (cage) connected to the wheel hub (4). A releasable spring-loaded clutch (8) is located in the front area of the wheel hub drive remote from the hydraulic motor (1) for selective operation to permit or prevent relative rotation of the output shaft (5a, 5b) of the hydraulic motor (1) and the wheel hub (4). The spring-loaded clutch (8) can be released by a piston (17) which can be actuated hydraulically against a spring force. To produce a simple and space-saving design, the piston (17) is located in the rear area of the wheel hub drive remote from the spring-loaded clutch (8) in the control block of the hydraulic motor (1) between hydraulic fluid passages (18a, 18b) and is in operative connection with the spring-loaded clutch (8) by means of a tie rod (15) which extends through the hollow output shaft (5a, 5b) of the hydraulic motor (1) to the spring-loaded clutch (8). <IMAGE>