baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2297614-A (GB)
Title: Checking the correct position of valve tubes on valve sacks
Inventor: KOEHN UWE
IPC: B31B29/84
Filed: 1996-01-25
Abstract: The position of a valve leaf or valve tube (8) tacked onto the bottom of a cross-bottom valve sack (4) is checked by a photocell detecting a mark (12) on the leaf or failing to detect a mark on the corner fold (2) due to overlaying of the leaf. The photocell is activated by a reference pulse from a second photocell (16) or mechanical feeler detecting the edge of the sack when it has reached a predetermined position. Sacks with incorrectly positioned valve leaves are eliminated. The leaf (8) is tacked onto one side of an opened-out bottom square of the cross-bottom valve sack in such a way that, after the side folds (5, 6) of the opened-out bottom have been folded-in with a mutual overlap, the leaf forms a valve tube leading into the inside of the sack, with its outer end freely accessible.
Patent GB-2301913-A (GB)
Title: Searching a table in a memory
Inventor: BUCKLAND KENNETH M
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 1996-02-15
Abstract: A method of efficiently searching a table 11 stored in a memory for a record identifying a stored data word corresponding to a binary data word input at 13, wherein the table is comprised of records each containing a select value field, a left search table address field, a right search table address field, and left and right search table address leaf fields, comprises (a) indicating at 15 a particular single bit of the binary input data word based on a value stored in a select value field, (b) reading at 17 either the left or right search table address fields of the record containing the value stored in the first select value field, depending on the binary value of the particular single bit of the input data word indicated, (c) in the event a leaf field corresponding to the read left or right search table address stores a first binary value, repeating steps (a) and (b) using a record identified by the read left or right search table address, (d) in the event a leaf field corresponding to the read left or right search table address stores a second binary value, terminating the search and using the left or right search table address as an address for the data word stored in a second table. The data word may be a virtual path identifier/virtual circuit identifier word in the header of an synchronous transfer mode data cell.
Patent GB-2310349-A (GB)
Title: Fishing bait capsule
Inventor: WOOLNOUGH JULIAN
IPC: A01K97/02
Filed: 1996-02-20
Abstract: A fishing bait capsule for attracting fish comprises a shell 3 which disintegrates in water; a fish attractant; and a tag 1 in connection with the shell having means for attaching the capsule to a fishing hook. Once the capsule comes into contact with water it slowly breaks down to allow dispersion of fish-attractants, thereby acting as groundbait.
Patent GB-2299635-A (GB)
Title: Integrated engine and transmission control system
Inventor: BIRCHENOUGH CHARLES W
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 1995-11-17
Abstract: A control system (30) is provided for vehicle regulating engine speed during shifts so as to reduce driveline torque and shift shock. The control system (30) includes separate microprocessor based engine and transmission controllers (32, 34) which communicate via a data link (36). When a shift is initiated, the transmission controller (34) delays a first period of time CTSDELAY sufficient for the transmission (14) to disengage the old gear ratio and then produces a CTSSPEED signal. The transmission controller (34) continues to produce the CTSSPEED signal for a second period of time CTSDUR which corresponds to the time required for the transmission (14) to engage the new gear ratio. The control system (30) preferably includes means for sensing a lockup time period corresponding to the time required for the transmission (14) to lock up in the new gear ratio. The control system (30) is capable of modifying the second time period CTSDUR as a function of the sensed lockup time period.
Patent GB-2302752-A (GB)
Title: Radio selective calling receiver
Inventor: IKKA MASAHIRO
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 1996-06-26
Abstract: When a radio selective calling receiver receives a special code commanding the deletion of a received message, it deletes a message designated by a control signal following the special code. Designation of the message to be deleted may be by specifying message contents, message number, absolute time (of receipt), relative time or caller address. Deletion may be selectively inhibited if more than one message matches the designation.
Patent GB-2314764-A (GB)
Title: Combination toothbrush and dental floss container
Inventor: WALLIS CHARLES
IPC: A46B15/00
Filed: 1996-07-02
Abstract: A toothbrush has a supply of dental floss contained inside the handle on a spool, reel, spindle, bobbin or bailed in such a way as to require no internal support.
Patent GB-2315988-A (GB)
Title: Furniture with adjustable size panels
Inventor: MCCRORY MICHAEL
IPC: A47B88/00
Filed: 1996-08-07
Abstract: Furniture, eg a drawer, made from a kit comprising sides, a base, a front and a back is provided on the end faces of least some panels 3, eg the sides, with extended length internal holes 6 which in use receive securing dowels 15 mounted in an adjacent panel. The panel 3 may thereby be shortened to a required length, eg by sawing, whilst leaving a sufficient depth of hole to receive the dowels.
Patent GB-2304508-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for low rate coding and decoding
Inventor: ASHLEY JAMES PATRICK
IPC: G10L19/038
Filed: 1996-03-07
Abstract: A system for low rate coding or decoding includes the use of a mode indicator in the coded signal to indicate whether prequantizer (i.e., coarse) or quantizer (i.e., fine) information is being sent. In a transmitter (300) embodiment both a prequantizer (212) and a restricted quantizer (214) search is performed of predefined prequantizer ("P") and quantizer ("V") codewords, respectively, to determine the codewords with the least residual energy. The index of the P or V codeword with the least residual is then determined (220), and this index is transmitted along with an appropriate P or V mode indicator. In a receiver (330) embodiment, the mode indicator is used to set the decoder (e.g., a vocoder) (350) to form a signal replica from a P codeword (determined from the transmitted index), or from a V codeword (from the transmitted V index) and previously determined P codeword (e.g., the centroid of the V codeword).
Patent GB-2308335-A (GB)
Title: Stationery set with adhesive label
Inventor: WILES JEFF
IPC: D21H27/00
Filed: 1996-12-17
Abstract: To enable the paper of a printed form or stationery set (which may be uncoated paper with an open grain structure) to serve as a backing sheet for an adhesive label 22, the paper is coated with a primer 28 by dry offset printing. The primer coating is a non water-based resin composition eg a glycol based acrylic resin. A coating of a release varnish, e.g. a UV-curable silicone composition, is then applied by offset printing. After curing, a hot melt adhesive 26 is applied over the varnish. Finally, a label web portion 24 is applied over the adhesive area.
Patent GB-2322906-A (GB)
Title: Hinge apparatus for foldable radiotelephones
Inventor: HORNE TONY JAMES
IPC: H04M1/02
Filed: 1996-12-23
Abstract: A hinge apparatus 40 for a foldable radiotelephone comprises a mounting structure 50 on the body portion, arms 22a and 22b upon flip portion 22 and a shaft 52 which extends only partially along the length of the cavity 42 in the body portion, the projecting end of the shaft supported by the cradle 51. The shaft rotatably connects the body portion and the flip portion 22 and is mounted stationary on the arm 22a of the flip portion. A pair of spring limbs 70 converge to engage a cam portion 54 of the shaft partway along their length. The cam portion is octagonal in cross section and the interaction between the cam and the spring defines open and closed positions of the body and flip portions. A microphone transducer may be located in holder 80 between the body and flip portion in a region beyond the projecting end of the shaft.
Patent GB-2320689-A (GB)
Title: Hand-held puzzle
Inventor: BANNON BERNARD
IPC: A63F7/04
Filed: 1996-12-31
Abstract: A hand-held manipulative puzzle comprises a transparent cube subdivided into cells and a plurality of balls, the cells communicating with each other by means of holes through which the balls can pass and the balls being held captive within the cube.
Patent GB-2316297-A (GB)
Title: Providing stability to a utensil
Inventor: O'CONNELL ANDREW MARK
IPC: A47G19/22
Filed: 1997-08-21
Abstract: A device for providing stability to a utensil 1 comprises an elongate spigot 5 arranged to be inserted into an apertured support or the ground, and a retaining member 6 arranged to be secured to, or formed on, the base 2 of the utensil 1. The spigot 5 is releasably retainable by the retaining member 6 in either an operative position in which the longitudinal axis 14 of the spigot 5 is generally perpendicular to the base 2 or a storage position in which the longitudinal axis 14 of the spigot 5 is substantially parallel to the base 2. The spigot 5 may be wholly within a skirt 15 in the storage position and engaged by screw threads 7 in the operative position. The spigot 5 may be inserted in an apertured support when used, for example, in a vehicle or attached to furniture or (magnetically) to a fridge.
Patent GB-2330012-A (GB)
Title: Linear motor compressor
Inventor: ZHANG WEI-MIN
IPC: F04B35/04
Filed: 1997-10-04
Abstract: A compressor (10; 100 see figure 4A) with a built-in linear motor, comprises a cylindrical housing (20; 120) fitted with two electromagnets (40, 40'; 140, 140'), a shuttle (50; 150) supported by a central guide arrangement (30, 30'; 130) for keeping it coaxial with the other members of the compressor and protected by a suspension mechanism The central shaft can be made hollow to circulate a coolant through it to cool the compressor from inside. The shuttle carries an annular primary magnet (51; 151) and two axial magnets (55, 55'; 155,155') so as to act with the two electromagnets to form a push-and-pull driving force between them. A multi-stage compression arrangement is formed between the shuttle and the two electromagnets so that the compressor can work in a double-acting manner to compress the process fluid progressively for forming a high pressure output.
Patent GB-2330214-A (GB)
Title: Bistable nematic liquid crystal device
Inventor: BRYAN-BROWN GUY PETER
IPC: G02F1/139
Filed: 1997-10-08
Abstract: A bistable nematic liquid crystal device comprises a layer of a nematic or long pitch cholesteric material contained between two cells walls. One or both walls are surface treated to provide two stable alignment directions into which liquid crystal molecules may switch under the influence of an applied electric field. This surface treatment also provides pretilt to the molecules and the pretilt angle may be different for the two alignment directions. The invention improves the switching by removing inelastic azimuthal memory anchoring energy and reducing azimuthal and zenithal anchoring energy of liquid crystal molecules at the cell walls without substantially changing molecular pretilt angles. The reduction in anchoring energy may be by a treatment to the cell walls or by an additive in the liquid crystal material. The treatment and additive may be an oligomer or short chain polymer applied to the wall prior to assembly in a cell, or as an up to 5% additive. The oligomer may be UV cured Norland N65 or -[S(CH 2 ) 6 S CH 2 CH 2 O(CH 2 ) 6 OCH 2 CH 2 ] n  - ,HDVE (Hexane - 1,6-diol di(vinyl ether), BVE (Butyl vinyl ether), EGTG (Ethylene glycol bis(thioglycollate)), NDT (Nonane-1,9-dithiol).
Patent GB-2321674-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injection timing control system of fuel injection pump for diesel engines
Inventor: MURAKI HIROTADA
IPC: F02M41/12
Filed: 1998-01-30
Abstract: The axial position of a timer piston 8 or the set position of a pump plunger 6 is changed in response to a duty cycle of an electromagnetic solenoid valve 26. A control unit 28 transiently permits entry of the duty cycle of the solenoid valve 26 into a predetermined dead-zone for a predetermined period of time during fuel injection timing closed-loop control in which actual injection timing is feed-back controlled toward a target injection timing. In addition, the control unit 28 limits the duty cycle of the solenoid valve 26 to a predetermined limiting value as soon as the predetermined time period has elapsed, during the closed-loop control.
Patent GB-2322969-A (GB)
Title: Energy dispersive type semiconductor x-ray detector
Inventor: ARAI SHIGETOSHI
IPC: G01T7/00
Filed: 1998-03-06
Abstract: An energy dispersive type semiconductor X-ray detector includes an X-ray detection element (7) comprising a high-purity or ultra-pure silicon detection element. The X-ray detection element (7) is cooled by a small-size gas circulation system refrigerator (3), such as a pulse tube system or a Joule-Thomson system, to which it is coupled by a cold finger (5). The detector can be used with an electron microscope as an elemental analyser.
Patent GB-2327995-A (GB)
Title: Emergency control of an automatic clutch
Inventor: JAEGER THOMAS
IPC: B60W50/02
Filed: 1998-05-08
Abstract: An automatic clutch is controlled, via an actuator 13b, by a control unit 13 receiving signals from various sensors, eg engine speed sensor 16, gear determining sensors 19a, 19b, accelerator sensor 31, brake sensor 41 etc. If a failure of one, or more, of the sensors is detected the control unit 13 enters an emergency mode in which, for example, a faulty signal from the engine speed sensor 16 would be replaced by a calculated engine speed determined from gearbox input speed and the gear ratio selected. Alternatively engine speed may be calculated from a vehicle speed signal or wheel speed signal and overall transmission ratio. The faulty signal may be replaced by a predetermined replacement value obtained from memory, eg characteristic fields, contained in control programs. Sensors may be checked for faults by comparing signals with boundary values of a plausibility value area.
Patent GB-2344133-A (GB)
Title: Fastenings
Inventor: POLLARD SHAUN TIMOTHY
IPC: F16L3/10
Filed: 1998-07-28
Abstract: A fastening for securing an item to a tube includes a generally U-shaped component adapted to fit around the tube. The U-shaped component may include first (1) (13) and second (2) (14) parts each having an upstanding support (4,5) (15,16) slidably mounted relatively to each other so that they can occupy a first relative position where they grip the tube and a second relative position. A locking means (6,3) (20,21) is provided to retain the supports in their first relative position.
Patent GB-2342418-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable bag for blocking flow in a slit drainage pipe
Inventor: SEEL DOUGLAS
IPC: F16L55/12
Filed: 1998-10-06
Abstract: The bag, in collapsed form, is insertable through the narrow slit in the upper part of the drainage pipe, the bag having an opening in an upper region thereof through which a fluid such as water can be forced as from a hosepipe, to inflate that part of the bag within the cross-section of the pipe and act as a bung and temporarily prevent the passage of liquid along the pipe. A lower edge region of the bag contains a rigid rod 28 which may be encapsulated or embedded therein or otherwise attached thereto, and insertion of the bag involves pushing one corner of the rod-containing end of the bag into the slit whilst gripping the other end of the rod through the bag and feeding the rod-containing end of the bag diagonally into the pipe until the rod and sufficient of the bag has been passed through the slit into the interior of the pipe. Such bags are used e.g. to prevent spread of liquid chemical after a spillage. After use, the bag can be punctured for removal.
Patent GB-2344233-A (GB)
Title: A pulse forming line integrated with a charging transformer
Inventor: GARNER PAUL ANTHONY JAMES
IPC: H03K3/53
Filed: 1998-11-30
Abstract: A pulse forming line 11 comprises a ferromagnetic helical core winding 12 surrounded by an outer winding 13. A line charging transformer 18 is inserted between the core and outer windings. The conical secondary winding 19 is energised when a voltage is applied to the primary winding 20 by charging circuit 21, and the secondary winding 19 charges the pulse forming line 11 by transformer action. The primary winding 20 may be formed of foil enclosed in a ferromagnetic shielding. The pulse forming line has a load 16 and switch 17 connected between the core winding 12 and the outer winding 13. When the switch is closed, energy stored in the line is discharged to the load as a pulse. The pulse shape may be altered by varying the pitch of the helix.
Patent GB-2332171-A (GB)
Title: A method of producing a cast article
Inventor: MATECKI JAN BALTAZY
IPC: B29C65/56
Filed: 1998-12-03
Abstract: A method of producing a multi-piece article 19, 20 from a single casting 17 is disclosed, the parts 19, 20 being intended to fit together in use. The casting 17 is produced in one piece with a cavity defined by a core 14 and the casting is separated by cutting, into at least two co-operating parts 19, 20 along a line around the walls of the core 14. A sealing member is provided on one part along the line to provide a seal between the parts when they are fitted together in use. A roof panel (30) is formed by cutting along a single piece casting to provide a fixed panel (31) and a sunroof panel 32 for a vehicle (figures 3, 4 - not shown). Sealing members (40A), (40B) are provided. A vehicle roof structure having a double skinned fixed roof and a single skin sunroof may also be produced (figures 5 to 7 - not shown). The core may be of lost core type or collapsible.
Patent GB-2345586-A (GB)
Title: An electric motor, a wheel and drive apparatus for an electric vehicle
Inventor: BROCKWAY SIMON
IPC: F16D55/00
Filed: 1999-01-11
Abstract: A dc brushless motor has a pm rotor and multi phase stator each tooth 11 being wound with a respective coil, which, to provides a vernier effect comprises 2np stator teeth and 2npÒ2n magnets where n is an integer, p is the number of phases and the number of magnets 22 or teeth 11 are not integers. The permanent magnets may be in the from of disks, curved tiles, flat sheets or integral (figs 17-22). Hall sensors 61 are located within the inter-tooth space 12 or mounted in cutouts formed in the stator - fig 15. The motor includes a brake element 81 which is spring 82 biassed on, the electromagnetic release comprising an electromagnet winding 83 carried by a ferrous yoke comprising an iron member 841 and a stator core portion 131. Manual brake release is achieved via bolts though holes H1. The rotor may be integral with the wheel rim/wheel. Various forms of wheel design are disclosed (fig 23,32) and the motor may have an internal or external rotor.
Patent GB-2350970-A (GB)
Title: Mobile internet access
Inventor: JOKELA PETRI
IPC: H04W80/04
Filed: 1999-06-08
Abstract: A method of authorising a mobile Internet Protocol (IP) enabled terminal 1 to access the Internet 2 via an access network 3 which may be a wireless LAN comprises initially sending an IP access request from the mobile terminal 1 to an IP router 5 within the access network 3. In response to receipt of said access request at the IP router 5, an IP address routing prefix is sent from the IP router 5 to the mobile terminal 1. Electronic cash is then forwarded from the mobile terminal 1 to a control point 6 within the access network 3. The control point 6 confirms the authenticity and/or sufficiency of the electronic cash and, providing that confirmation is made, sends an authorisation message to the IP router 5. The IP router 5 blocks the transmission of IP packets between the mobile terminal 1 and the Internet 2 prior to receipt of the authorisation message and permits the passage of IP packets only after an authorisation message has been received.
Patent GB-2341102-A (GB)
Title: A tracheostomy tube obturator
Inventor: NASH JOHN EDWARD
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 1999-08-19
Abstract: A tracheostomy tube obturator 40 has a patient end nose 47 protruding from the patient end 10' of the tube 1'. A passage 28' for a guide wire 3' extends through the nose 47' of the obturator at an angle to its axis 50'. The aperture 49 through which the passage 28' opens at the patient end of the obturator lies on a plane 46 extending at right angles to the passage 28' and inclined away from the normal to the axis of the nose 47' by about 8{.
Patent GB-2355382-A (GB)
Title: Conjugated linoleic acid for weight reduction in a dog
Inventor: LOWE JOHN
IPC: A23K1/18
Filed: 1999-08-24
Abstract: A weight-reducing dietary composition for a dog comprises conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). The CLA may be present substantially as cis-9, trans-11 octadecadienoic acid. The CLA may be present in the composition at a concentration of 3.5-7.0 g/kg, preferably 7.0 g/kg. The composition may comprise a palatable mix of raw materials such as rice, fish and vegetable matter, particularly wheat, maize or soya. It may also be high in dietary fibre, comprising one or more of beet pulp, fructose oligosaccharides or wheat fibre, and may also contain vitamins, minerals, preferably in chelated form, and trace elements. The composition may comprise an outer coating of a duck-based digest, its moisture content may be less than 6% by weight and it may be in extruded form. A method of reducing weight in an obese dog comprises feeding the dog such a composition, preferably giving about 0.15 ml per Kg of body weight and exercising the dog.
Patent GB-2336537-A (GB)
Title: Stannous fluoride gel with improved stand-up
Inventor: SINGH PRITPAL
IPC: A61K8/21
Filed: 1998-03-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to a stannous fluoride-containing gel comprising from about 0.3 % to about 1.0 % (by weight) stannous fluoride, from about 1.0 % to about 10 % (by weight) silica thickening agent and anhydrous glycerin. Preferably, these gels also contain from about 0.01 % to about 5 % (by weight) of a gum system, e.g. hydroxyethyl cellulose. These gels exhibit very good ribbon stand-up qualities and excellent fluoride ion and stannous ion stability. Also, the present invention relates to an improved method for producing the above gels. This method uses mixing equipment commonly employed to manufacture dentifrices and provides a simplified processing scheme.
Patent GB-2338102-A (GB)
Title: Decoding bar codes
Inventor: KAWAI HIROAKI
IPC: G06K7/14
Filed: 1996-12-20
Abstract: A bar code is decided by detecting bar width data of the bar code; storing the bar width data in storage means; reading the bar width data from the storage means in a first direction and decoding the same into a first character; determining whether or not the bar widths of a second character decoded just before the first character had been corrected according to the widths of a third character decoded just before the second character; if the bar widths of the second character had been corrected according to the bar widths of the third character, correcting the bar widths of the second character according to the bar widths of the first character and again decoding the second character; and determining whether or not the two decoded results of the second character are equal to each other.