baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2298847-A (GB)
Title: Transfer or robotic device
Inventor: JONES TIMOTHY JOHN
IPC: B25J9/04
Filed: 1995-09-15
Abstract: A robotic device for gathering and/or operating on objects such as fish, from a supply area and releasing the objects in a delivery area has a rigid tubular column (3) on which one end of each of two inner arms (5A, 5B) is mounted for unlimited rotation by motors (11A, B) and spiroid gearboxes (13, 14). Outer arms (6A, 6B) are pivotably mounted on the respective inner arms and carry pulleys (27) connected by steel belts (35) to further pulleys (28) rotatably mounted on the column (3) and driven by further motors (29) and spiroid gearboxes (30, 31) fixed to the column (3). Power supplies and control signals for the motors (11, 29) are delivered via the interior of the column (3). The outer end of each outer arm carries a working head (43) which can be moved vertically and turned in response to output signals from optical sensors which also control the motors (11, 29).
Patent GB-2301931-A (GB)
Title: Disc autochanger interface system
Inventor: WAGNER MARK E
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 1996-06-04
Abstract: A system for interfacing an optical disk autochanger 302 having a robot 314 and a plurality of disk drives 308 to a 102 host includes a master SCSI bus 104, a subordinate SCSI bus 306, a SCSI multiplexer 304 and a move controller 305. The master SCSI bus 104 is connected to the host. The subordinate SCSI 306 bus is connected to the plurality of disk drives 308. The multiplexer 304 is connected between the master SCSI bus and the subordinate SCSI bus. The multiplexer transfers communications between the host and a selected disk drive. The move controller 305 receives jukebox control commands from the host and selects the disk drive based on the jukebox control commands.
Patent GB-2316042-A (GB)
Title: Raising sunken objects
Inventor: PARDOE JAMES RALPH
IPC: B63C7/12
Filed: 1996-08-08
Abstract: Water is extracted from a sealed space 3 of the object and gas is supplied to the space. The gas pressure in the space 3 is kept less than the water pressure outside at the level of the space. As the object rises the surrounding water pressure falls. To maintain the internal external pressure differential, gas is allowed to escape from the space 3 through at least one duct 4 extending to a location above the space 3, where the water pressure is lower. A valve 9 prevents entry of water.
Patent GB-2307907-A (GB)
Title: A method for elongating a glass preform
Inventor: HOSHINO SUMIO
IPC: C03B37/012
Filed: 1996-12-04
Abstract: A method for precisely elongating a glass preform (1) for optical fiber to body (100) having a desired outer diameter applies a tensile stress via chucks (13 and 14) to the glass preform (1) while a predetermined part of it is heated and softened in a heater (9) successively from one end (12a) towards the other end (12b). In this elongating operation, the outer diameter of the softening portion (15) of the glass preform (1) is measured by a sensor (6) and, the tensile stress is adjusted by a control unit (7) so that the outer diameter of the softening portion coincides with a preset value of the control outer diameter. In particular, the preset value of the control outer diameter is changed during a predetermined period before termination of elongation or during a predetermined period from start of elongation or both to obtain a more constant and uniform diameter of the body (100) adjacent its end portions.
Patent GB-2320719-A (GB)
Title: Gasoline detergents
Inventor: PALMER JR CHARLES FRANCIS
IPC: C10L10/00
Filed: 1996-12-24
Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula (I):  Z.NH(CH 2 CH 2 NZ) y .Z (I)  wherein ```Z is H, C 8-16 straight or branched chain alkanoyl or  with the proviso that at least one Z is  ```R is C 2-16 straight or branched chain alkyl or dodecylphenyl, ```R' is H, CH 3 or CH 2 CH 3 , ```x is an integer from 12 to 28, and ```y is an integer from 1 to 4.
Patent GB-2310580-A (GB)
Title: Aquqrium adapted to be hung on a wall
Inventor: CHANG JOHNSON
IPC: A01K63/00
Filed: 1997-02-27
Abstract: An aquarium includes a container 10 and a hanging unit for hanging the same on a stationary wall. The container includes a vertical rectangular rear wall 10a, a horizontal rectangular bottom wall 10b, two trapezoid side walls 10c, and a downwardly and rearwardly inclined rectangular front wall 10d with a transparent piece (20) (Fig. 2) fitted sealingly therein. Each of the trapezoid side walls 10c has a vertical rear side 101 coupled with the rear wall 10a, a horizontal bottom side 102 coupled with the bottom wall 10b, a horizontal top side 103 which is longer than the bottom side 102, and an inclined front side 104 coupled with the front wall 10d. A decorative frame (22) (Fig. 5) is attached around the container 10 in such a manner that a portion of the transparent piece (20) is exposed from the decorative frame 13 so that water and fish can be seen through the transparent piece 20.
Patent GB-2325595-A (GB)
Title: Multiplexer
Inventor: TEMPLE DANIEL ALEXANDER
IPC: H04N7/24
Filed: 1997-05-21
Abstract: A demultiplexer for selectively demultiplexing ATM type signals and MPEG type signals received at an input of the demultiplexer, the demultiplexer comprising an MPEG demultiplexer 23 for demultiplexing an MPEG transport stream, an ATM section 21,22 for identifying MPEG transport stream data in an ATM type signal, and means 26 for selectively connecting the input to the MPEG demultiplexer or the ATM section according to whether the received signal is an MPEG type signal or an ATM type signal, wherein the demultiplexer comprises a memory 25 shared between the demultiplexer and the ATM section and the ATM section processes ATM type signals by storing the received signals in the memory and providing the MPEG demultiplexer with addresses appropriate for the MPEG demultiplexer to retrieve demultiplexed data from the memory.
Patent GB-2314181-A (GB)
Title: Circuit for moving data between remote memories
Inventor: ABILY JACK
IPC: G06F13/28
Filed: 1997-06-09
Abstract: In order to move data blocks from a source memory unit 8, 9, 12 to a target memory unit 9, 12, 8, an electric circuit 5 comprises means 70, 71 for transmitting, in a given order, requests to read blocks from the source memory, comprising means RLP, RAC for generating an end marker in the request to read the last block of the source memory, storage means 80 for receiving the blocks read, in the form of response messages, in the order in which the requests were transmitted, means 60, 61 for transmitting requests to write, to the target memory, blocks received in the storage means 80 as and when the response messages are received.
Patent GB-2328861-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner
Inventor: WALI MOHAMMED ABDULLAH
IPC: A47L11/34
Filed: 1997-06-11
Abstract: A dry and wet vacuum cleaner that will always purify the air from dust and, because it uses water as the main filter, can also purify it from germs, smoke and odour. It does not need bags or cans and can be emptied at the touch of a button without any risk from dust. Furthermore it will also blow dry ( hot or cold) washed carpets and furniture.
Patent GB-2315554-A (GB)
Title: Rapid MRI thick-slice projection angiography using contrast agent
Inventor: HENNIG JUERGEN
IPC: G01R33/563
Filed: 1997-07-16
Abstract: A rapid MRI sequence comprising multiple gradient echoes 2 is triggered 7 by an EKG signal. The sequence is repeated continually while a T1-reducing contrast agent is applied to the blood supply, so that blood vessels are highlighted by changes in the MR signals as the contrast agent passes through the sensing volume. A thick slice is selected by use of a short high-bandwidth RF pulse without a slice-selection gradient. Alternatively, a weak slice-selection gradient may be applied. Spin echoes (figure 5) or FIDs (figure 7) may be used instead of gradient echoes. Images may be prepared by a 2DFT method or by projection-reconstruction (figure 4).
Patent GB-2328877-A (GB)
Title: Lateral Translation of Ultrasound Imaging Intravascular Catheters
Inventor: DICKINSON ROBERT JULIAN
IPC: A61M25/01
Filed: 1997-09-09
Abstract: There is provided an intravascular ultrasound visualisation arrangement comprising a catheter 3 with a phased array ultrasonic transducer 4 at or near its distal end 3a, an interface module 5 together with a drive means 8, and a control cart 6. The drive and interface module are located outside the patient and provide a means to move the catheter/transducer solely in a longitudinal direction within a blood vessel or an artery in the patient. In one arrangement the drive is a "pull-back" device 8 and separate from the interface module. The device, which directly engages the catheter, comprises a housing 801, a catheter engaging drive wheel 802, an electric motor 803 operatively connected to said drive wheel and an electric battery 804 all contained within the said housing. A method of imaging a blood vessel or artery whilst the catheter is moving at a uniform speed is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2318161-A (GB)
Title: Toroidal disk continuously-variable transmission
Inventor: KOBAYASHI KATSUYA
IPC: F16H61/664
Filed: 1997-10-14
Abstract: The effect of external disturbing forces on the rollers transmitting torque between the input and output disks in a toroidal disk CVT are reduced by providing damping in the hydraulic pressure which is supplied to pistons 51L, 51R to change the gyration angles of the rollers. The pressure is supplied from a control valve 53 via hydraulic fluid conduits which include orifices 71-77, in one construction, so that the displacement of a particular one of the rollers by vibration does not spoil the synchronization of the rollers. The damping may comprise orifices in only some of the conduits (Figs 4,5) or orifice plates on one or both sides of the pistons (Figs 6, 7) or additional orifices in the pistons (Fig. 10) or accumulators connected to the chambers (Figs 13 to 16). The characteristic of the damping can also be varied by having orifices movable against springs (Figs 18 to 22).
Patent GB-2331866-A (GB)
Title: Method of mounting headset socket in a radiotelephone
Inventor: MALTHOUSE IAN
IPC: H01R12/71
Filed: 1997-11-28
Abstract: A radiotelephone has a headset socket 30, which has spring terminations 38 and wings 44. To assemble the telephone, the wings are placed in U-shaped supports 22 and a printed circuit board 16 is placed on top, the terminations 38 touching contact pads 50. This allows easy assembly and a small size, and no pressure is placed on the PCB when a plug is inserted or removed from the socket.
Patent GB-2332593-A (GB)
Title: A method of testing a telecommunications link
Inventor: DYKE PETER JOHN
IPC: H04B3/46
Filed: 1997-12-20
Abstract: A method of testing a telecommunications link between a subscriber unit (20) and an exchange (30) is disclosed. The method includes the steps of causing a subscriber unit to emit a predetermined signal, which is then transmitted along the link to the exchange. The received signal is analysed and a determination is made regarding the quality of the telecommunications link based on the received signal.
Patent GB-2321269-A (GB)
Title: Bumper wedge for automotive vehicle sliding door
Inventor: BELL MARY TERESA
IPC: E05F5/00
Filed: 1997-12-30
Abstract: A door bumper wedge (38) for a vehicle sliding door has a wedge member (34) attached to a door frame, a receptacle member (30) attached to the sliding door defining a receptacle pocket (44), a pair of flexible, opposed prongs (42) extending from the receptacle member (30), and a bumper member (40) positioned within the receptacle pocket (44). When the sliding door is moved to a closed position, the wedge member (34) restrains generally longitudinal movement of the sliding door by impacting the bumper member (40), the pair of prongs (42) absorbing energy from the wedge member (34) and limiting sliding door movement in a generally lateral direction by restraining relative movement between the wedge member and the receptacle member.
Patent GB-2317476-A (GB)
Title: Method for protecting publicly distributed software
Inventor: WILLIAMS THOMAS H
IPC: G06F1/00
Filed: 1996-07-08
Abstract: A system for protecting software from copying wherein the software to be protected is placed on the computer system in two parts. A first part (120) is stored in non-volatile storage, such as a hard disk or floppy disk within the computer system (100), and a second part is stored and executed in a "hardware key (122)", which is attached to the computer system (100). The second part is stored in volatile RAM (206) and will be erased when electrical power is removed from the hardware key (122), or when the software stops execution. This requires that the second part of the software be reloaded each time the hardware key (122) is powered up. Typically, the second part of the software will be loaded from a network (130), or from a cable network, thus reloading of the second part into the hardware key (122) is a trivial matter, so long as the user is an active subscriber to the network (130) or cable network.
Patent GB-2323340-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle airbag
Inventor: BREED DAVID SCRANTON
IPC: B60R21/268
Filed: 1998-02-04
Abstract: A vehicle occupant protection system is characterised by an airbag made from non-perforated film sheet with elastomeric material, preferably thermoplastic, such as polyurethane, arranged over at least part of the sheet as tear propagation arresting means. The elastomeric material may be arranged at specific locations such that those locations are thicker than the average thickness of the sheet, eg in a predetermined pattern of ribs 320 and circular rings 318. The specific locations may be chosen to take into account the stresses in the sheet. Alternatively the tear propagation arresting means may be a network of material strips, a net, a second sheet of film or a fabric layer. Also disclosed is a side impact airbag arrangement with the airbag 800 stored in a lateral housing 810 above the side windows of a vehicle, deployable downwardly to cover the side windows of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2334914-A (GB)
Title: Securing materials together
Inventor: COUR AGNES LUCIENNE
IPC: B29C65/00
Filed: 1998-03-06
Abstract: A method of joining first (5) and second (8) parts together, the second part carrying at least one projection (10) for penetration of the first part. The method is preferably used for securing a block (5) made of cellular or fibrous material such as polyurethane to a base plate (8) made of a suitable thermoplastic material. The base plate (8) carries one or more projecting formations (10), shown as individual pointed formations. The two parts (5,8) are secured together by bringing them into contact so that the formations (10) pierce the block (5) and become at least partially positioned between adjacent fibres (6). Heat may be applied so as partially to soften the formations (10) prior to bringing the block (5) and the base (8) together.
Patent GB-2324726-A (GB)
Title: Combination Therapy for the Treatment of Osteoporosis
Inventor: PATCHETT ARTHUR A
IPC: A61K31/445
Filed: 1998-04-27
Abstract: Human growth factor secretagogues of general formula I or II are used in combination with oestrogen receptor modulators in the treatment of osteoporosis. The combination therapy is based on the uncoupling of bone formation (HGF secretagogue) and bone resorption (estrogen receptor modulator) so as to increase bone mass. A preferred combination comprises the human growth factor secretagogue N-[1(R)-[1,2-dihydro-1- methanesulfonylspiro[3H-indole-3,4'-piperidin)-1'-yl)-2-(phenylmethyloxy)ethyl]-2-amino-2-methylpropanami de (MK-677) and raloxifene. The method is also of use in the treatment of cardiovascular disease.
Patent GB-2324850-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in sidearms and ammunition
Inventor: ALEXANDER WILLIAM ROGERS HENRY
IPC: F41A21/00
Filed: 1997-09-22
Abstract: Ammunition suitable for firing from a self-loading sidearm comprising a cartridge 1 adapted to fire a projectile 6, the cartridge case 1 having at one end a portion of reduced diameter 3, the projectile 6 being held in the said portion of reduced diameter 3, wherein the ratio of the external diameter of the cartridge case at its widest point to the external diameter of the projectile 6 at its widest point is such that when the projectile 6 is fired into a target high velocity wounding is caused. The said ratio is greater than 1.26 to 1 and the length of the case 1 is less than 26mm. The invention also relates to a gun barrel 10 for a self-loading sidearm through which the ammunition can be shot, and a self-loading sidearm comprising such a barrel.
Patent GB-2341950-A (GB)
Title: Digital processor for performing division
Inventor: WONG KAR LIK
IPC: G06F7/52
Filed: 1998-06-10
Abstract: A digital processor for performing mathematical division in which performance degradation is mitigated by avoiding a left shift and append step on the output of an ALU of the prior art (14 - fig. 1). The processor has an arithmetic unit ALU, a quotient storage element 10 and a remainder storage element 10 and provides a 1 bit left shift and append step in the feedback path from the storage elements 10 to the ALU. The pre-shifting of the (R,Q) pair requires an ALU wider than the (R,Q) pair in order to prevent overflow.
Patent GB-2325098-A (GB)
Title: Receiving station
Inventor: HORIE KENZO
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 1997-06-26
Abstract: A receiving station 40 includes a body 41 and a device receiving unit 42 attached to the body for receiving therein a portable device 10 so as to perform data transmission and reception and/or power feeding relative to the portable device. The device receiving unit 42 is capable of receiving the portable device of any size within a given range.
Patent GB-2340740-A (GB)
Title: Chair raising support arrangement
Inventor: WILLANS KEITH
IPC: A47C3/38
Filed: 1998-08-19
Abstract: A chair raising support arrangement has four ground supports (1) which are recessed (2) to accommodate and capture the legs or castors of a chair. The supports are each connected to a centrally orientated plate (7) by bar connectors (6) and connecting pieces (11). Each connecting piece can pivot relative to its respective bar connector and each bar connector can pivot at connection (8) within a range limited by slot (9). In use, with the chair legs in the ground supports, the apparatus is coiled inwards to arrest the legs with the bar connectors and connecting pieces then being secured in position by tightening bolts at one or more of the slots 9. The plate, which may be supported by a castor, is used to control the spread and configuration of the supports.
Patent GB-2341285-A (GB)
Title: Frequency synthesisers
Inventor: SMITH GARY
IPC: H03L7/10
Filed: 1998-09-02
Abstract: A frequency synthesiser suitable for use with a radiotelephone has a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) 4 in a phase locked loop. When the synthesiser is switched to a new frequency, a speed-up circuit operates and applies a voltage to the voltage control input of the VCO such that the required frequency is acquired quickly by the VCO. The speed-up circuit has a time period detector 6 for measuring the time period difference between reference and feedback frequencies, a time to voltage converter 7 for obtaining a voltage proportional to the difference in period of the reference and feedback frequencies and an amplifier 8.
Patent GB-2341260-A (GB)
Title: Refrigerator and freezer door open warning device
Inventor: COPAGE MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: H01H13/18
Filed: 1998-09-04
Abstract: The warning device comprises an activating switch 5, an electrical circuit with a power supply and an audible alarm. The alarm is activated when the door is open, preferably after it has been open for a predetermined period of time.
Patent GB-2343302-A (GB)
Title: Watertight connector cover
Inventor: PIELOW GRAHAM
IPC: H01R13/639
Filed: 1998-09-16
Abstract: An electrical system comprises two electrical power cables 2,6 which are joined by mutually engagable connectors 4,8. The connectors 4,8 have a cover 14 adapted to encase them when they are engaged and to sealingly engage and grip the cables 2,6. The cables 2,6 have two conductors passing therethrough and one cable 2 has a connector for connection to an electrical power supply which is preferably mains power. The cover 14 can be held together by a nut and bolt arrangement which can pass through holes 30f,30m in the cover 14. The bolt holes 30f,30m define bosses 84f on the inside of the cover 14 which can engage with grooves (30m, fig 4) which may be provided in the connectors 4,8. Ribs 79f,80f may be provided at the entrances to the cover to allow a seal about the cables 2,6. The bodies 20f,20m of the connectors 4,8 are of insulating material.
Patent GB-2343686-A (GB)
Title: Panels with edge connectors
Inventor: JANNEY ANDREW
IPC: E02D29/12
Filed: 1998-09-29
Abstract: A set of parts for assembly to form a structure such as a liner for a manhole comprises a plurality of panels 1 each having releasably interengageable means 4,5 at two pairs of opposed edges, so that they are assemblable to form a structure that can be stacked with a similar structure. For example, panels 1 and corner pieces 3 can be assembled using dovetail connectors 4 to form a rectangular wall, which can be stacked on a similar wall by means of stepped edges 5. Corner pieces 3 are all of the same size; panels 1 may be of different horizontal length.
Patent GB-2337911-A (GB)
Title: Video on demand system with random access
Inventor: LIM TAE-BEOM
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 1998-12-08
Abstract: Users requesting the same video program in a predetermined interval are registered into a group, so that for a particular video program different groups that have requested that program start receiving it at different times and have different elapsed times from the program start. A user making a random access request to a selected scene of the program is released from the registered group, and a search is made amongst the groups to determine which group will have the selected scene displayed in the shortest time. A scene store 350 stores a list of scenes together with corresponding access times. A group search unit 316 compares the access time of the scene selected for random access with the elapsed times of the groups and selects as a target group that group which has the largest elapsed time which is still smaller than the access time for the selected scene. The elapsed time of the target group is then monitored, and when that elapsed time becomes equal to the selected scene access time, the user who made the random access request is registered with the target group so that the requested scene will then be displayed to the requesting user. The arrangement thus provides a video on demand system capable of performing random access without using an additional transmission channel.
Patent GB-2347139-A (GB)
Title: Container
Inventor: HILL GRAEME
IPC: B65D5/36
Filed: 1999-02-27
Abstract: A container formed from a blank and supplied in flat pack form comprises side walls 14 at least one of which has an inner panel 10A - 10D folded over an outer panel 14A - 14D and secured in position, preferably by an adhesive. Further panels define a collapsible base.
Patent GB-2333112-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for anchoring a well tool
Inventor: PRINGLE RONALD EARL
IPC: E21B33/1295
Filed: 1996-04-16
Abstract: A mechanism for anchoring a well tool to a casing comprising a plurality of slip members (70, 100) carried on a well tool, a plurality of pistons (63,88), and means to individually retract the slip members whereby axial rotational movement of a housing carried in the well tool causes each of the slip members to retract. Each piston (63, 88) Fig 2 is operatively connected to one of the slip members so that upon introduction of a hydraulic fluid thereto each of the slip members is individually moved into engagement with an interior surface of the casing. The slip members (70) anchor the tool in one direction whilst the slip members (100) anchor the tool in the other direction. The two sets of slip members are carried on the well tool at the approximate same longitudinal position.