baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2304181-A (GB)
Title: Linear slot diffuser
Inventor: BROWN IAN
IPC: F24F13/075
Filed: 1995-08-04
Abstract: A linear slot diffuser 2 comprises elongate extruded side walls 4, 6 and intermediate walls 8 which are secured together by means of respective tie rods 10 in order to define three adjacent diffuser housings 12. The direction of air flow and/or the volume of air flow from the diffuser is controlled by air deflector blades 26. Each air deflector blade 26 is pivotably mounted in a respective diffuser housing such that air can be directed on opposing sides of the deflector blade pivot axis.
Patent GB-2304556-A (GB)
Title: An improved wall-mountable outdoor clothes rack
Inventor: TO KUWALKII SHING-CHEE
IPC: D06F57/12
Filed: 1995-09-05
Abstract: An improved wall-mountable outdoor clothes rack comprising a slidable rack 10, a guider assembly 22 and a limiting means 18, 19 in which the slidable rack can be partly moved inside the interior of a building and comprises at least an elongated rail member 11 on which means 15 for holding clothes are provided, the guider assembly comprises an elongated bracket 22 within which part of the length of the rail member is receivable and along the length of which the rail member is slidably movable and the limiting means limits the range of longitudinal movement of the rack relative to the guider assembly. The rails may be of T-shaped cross section, sliding inside C-shaped channels 22. The channels may have internal rollers 23. A rib formation 16 on the bottom of each rail allows attachment of clothes pegs. A cover 40 may be provided.
Patent GB-2296386-A (GB)
Title: Control panel assembly and spindle stabilising device
Inventor: CARROLL JOHN
IPC: H01C10/14
Filed: 1995-12-20
Abstract: A device (16) for stabilising a spindle (32) of a potentiometer or switch passes through an aperture (42) in a control panel (36). The device comprises a body (16) having a bore through which the spindle is slidably passable, and a flange which co-operates with the display panel (36) to maintain the device located in the aperture in use. The body is provided with gripping ribs projecting radially into contact with sidewalls of the aperture. The leading edges of the bore and ribs are shaped to aid insertion of the device and spindle. The device is useful in a control panel assembly (1) of an audio mixing console, the potentiometer being mounted on a pcb attached to the rear of the control panel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2310074-A (GB)
Title: An educational shape sorting toy
Inventor: APPERLEY DAWN
IPC: A63F9/06
Filed: 1996-02-12
Abstract: An educational toy/book, comprising a holder 1 into which objects may be inserted or removed, having a plurality of different shaped apertures 2 and shaped books 3, each book adapted to fit a corresponding aperture.
Patent GB-2299733-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for controlling multi-point communications
Inventor: GUO EILEEN J
IPC: H04L12/403
Filed: 1995-07-25
Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling communications on a multipoint communication link includes a multipoint link (29) coupling plural slave stations (11-13) and a master (10) having a communications controller (35) controlling signaling broadcast to slave stations (11-13) via an encoder (36). Broadcast signals (201-205) each include a time slot marker or identifier associated with a slave station. Master (10) monitors via detector (32) for response signals (211-213) within a window period, and when detected waits until an end of transmission and generates the next broadcast signal with an incremented marker. Master (10) also functions to cycle through broadcast signals to all slave stations (11-13) at an adaptive rate, e.g., more frequently for active as compared with idle or inactive slave stations.
Patent GB-2302984-A (GB)
Title: Ion trap mass spectrometer
Inventor: FRANZEN JOCHEN
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 1996-06-28
Abstract: An ion trap mass spectrometer of the kind in which ions are generated by a external source 1 includes a single high vacuum pump 13 for evacuating the vacuum system 14 in which an RF quadrupole ion trap 6-11 and a ion detector 12 are located. Ions are admitted to the vacuum system through a capillary opening 3 of dimensions such as to generate in the trap a adequate collision gas pressure. The detector is positioned adjacent the connection to the vacuum pump so that the detector can be operated at an appropriate pressure, e.g. at or below 10 -4 millibar. An RF ion guide 5 may be used to temporarily store ions in an antechamber 4 between the capillary opening and the trap.
Patent GB-2315443-A (GB)
Title: Continuous casting mould with an oscillating movable part
Inventor: CASSELS IAN GARDNER
IPC: B22D11/053
Filed: 1996-07-23
Abstract: A mould for use in the continuous casting of a metal strand, the mould having a fixed part, a movable part 1 which includes means defining the mould passage, and means for oscillating the movable part relative to the fixed part in a direction which is substantially in the direction of casting, wherein the movable part is supported on a plurality of elongate rods 2, and each rod extends substantially in the direction of casting and is associated with a separate fluid operable oscillatable ram 3.
Patent GB-2307562-A (GB)
Title: A display device
Inventor: LI CHING SHAN
IPC: G02F1/139
Filed: 1996-11-25
Abstract: A liquid crystal display device (100) for generating different colours comprises a liquid crystal cell with a front polarizer (1) and a rear polarizer (8), wherein the rear polarizer is optically transmissive, reflective and/or transflective. In the case that the rear polarizer is transmissive or transflective a broad band back light (9) may be provided to improve the image quality. The various colours are generated in the liquid crystal display device by application of an electric field which causes a change in cell retardation. In one embodiment a retardation layer is provided between the front polarizer (1) and the other elements of the liquid crystal cell for generating different colours.
Patent GB-2314750-A (GB)
Title: Computer image display system
Inventor: SUZUKI SHOJI
IPC: G06F3/147
Filed: 1996-12-13
Abstract: Image data from an upper apparatus is compressed by a compressing unit, the compressed image data is transferred to a display apparatus by a printer interface of a low speed, and the original image data is reconstructed by a decoding unit and displayed. The display apparatus is a projector and auxiliarily displays a second picture plane into a first picture plane for presentation by an independent liquid crystal panel. A phase transition type liquid crystal panel of a number of pixels and a high resolution is used to display the first picture plane and the image data is compressed and transferred and is displayed. As a second picture plane, a personal computer picture plane is transferred and displayed as it is.
Patent GB-2312836-A (GB)
Title: Seat cushion assembly
Inventor: STEPHENS PAUL
IPC: A47C31/02
Filed: 1997-03-13
Abstract: In a seat cushion assembly a seat cover 220 is attached to a foam cushion 210 by means of an elongate plastic strip 217 having a mesh portion 218 embedded in the foam of the seat cushion and a rib portion 213 positioned in the bottom of a recess 211 in the seat cushion. A retainer means 230 is attached to the inner surface of the seat cover 220 for engagement with the elongate plastic strip 210 thereby securing the seat cover 220 in position.
Patent GB-2323524-A (GB)
Title: Integrated tripod riser and stand
Inventor: KENDALL CHARLES SCOTT
IPC: F16M11/20
Filed: 1997-06-13
Abstract: An integrated tripod riser 1 is provided having a plurality of support legs 3, 4, 5 which can be collapsed and nested in a common plane in such a manner that a stand or platform 10 can be integrated directly within the cavity or interior profile formed by the collapsed tripod riser for easy transport of the device. The integrated tripod riser comprises a single centre post 2, a first support leg 3 rigidly attached to the centre post and second and third support legs 4, 5 rotatable around said centre post. The integrated tripod riser is provided with a centre post locking system 13, 14 which enables multiple-height single-plane nesting of said legs.
Patent GB-2327364-A (GB)
Title: Playing/learning cards
Inventor: BARTLETT PETER
IPC: A63F1/04
Filed: 1997-07-18
Abstract: A card for use in a question-and-answer type game bears on one face the question which may be in the form of a picture or a clue and on the other face bears the answer and a repeat of the question.
Patent GB-2327804-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for chemical analysis
Inventor: THOMPSON STEPHEN PAUL
IPC: H01J49/04
Filed: 1997-07-26
Abstract: Apparatus for chemical analysis comprises an electrospray ion source (3) for ionising particles under analysis and a time-of-flight mass spectrometer (2). The mass spectrometer comprises a particle accelerator (4) for accelerating particles into a drift region (5) and a detector(6). The ion source is operated so that it emits charged particles in pulsed bursts. The arrival of a burst of ionised particles at the mass spectrometer is detected, by electrode (11) and the mass spectrometer is then synchronised, by use of a control means (X), to the bursts of particles. The invention allows the use of a time of flight mass spectrometer in combination with a liquid chromatography column and an ionising electrospray and therefore improves the quality of detection particularly for bio-molecules. In an alternative embodiment the drift region is orthogonal to the particle accelerator.
Patent GB-2314785-A (GB)
Title: Toy vacuum cleaner
Inventor: CASSIDY PAUL MICHAEL
IPC: A63H33/30
Filed: 1997-08-28
Abstract: A toy resembles a cyclone type vacuum cleaner. The toy vacuum cleaner includes a body 14 comprising a cylindrical container 20 which has a transparent cylindrical outer wall 22. A core 28 extends axially into the container 20. Polystyrene beads 60 are disposed within the space between the core 28 and the outer wall 22. A fan driven by a motor 44, causes a circulation of air within the container, which causes the particles 60 to move in circular paths about the core.
Patent GB-2329680-A (GB)
Title: Paste dispenser
Inventor: KINNEIR ROSS
IPC: G01F11/02
Filed: 1997-09-25
Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing a measured dose of a viscous substance comprises a piston (9, Fig 1) which is driven by a worm gear 11 having ratchet teeth 11b which engage with ratchet teeth 13b on an inner surface of a pinion 13. The pinion 13 also has teeth 13a on its outer surface which engage with teeth 15a on a rack 15. In use, actuation of a button 5 moves the rack 15, causing subsequent movement of the piston (9). The dispenser has a dose limiting mechanism comprising a setting clip 19 which may be inserted into one of several holes 17a in a plate 17 at the time of filling the dispenser, the clip 19 acting as a stop for an eccentric tab 13c on the pinion 13, limiting the rotation of the pinion 13 and hence the advance of the piston (9) to a pre-set amount.
Patent GB-2329796-A (GB)
Title: Increased data rate by reduction of training data
Inventor: JEPSEN RENE PIHL
IPC: H04W72/08
Filed: 1997-09-29
Abstract: A method is provided for improving the data throughput of a communication system operating under different radio propagation conditions and with radio equipment with different training data requirements. The data rate is increased by optimising the training data structure (205) for the individual radio channel rather than globally employing a worst case training data structure(205). The invention is applicable to the GSM cellular communication system where increased data rate is achieved by setting up links with midamble (205) replaced by user data (203) when allowed by the propagation conditions.
Patent GB-2314589-A (GB)
Title: A hydraulic actuator for an internal combustion engine
Inventor: STURMAN ODED E
IPC: F01L9/20
Filed: 1996-05-02
Abstract: A camless intake/exhaust valve (12) for an internal combustion engine that is controlled by a solenoid actuated fluid control valve, fThe control valve has a pair of solenoids (42, 44) that move a spool (40). Energizing one solenoid (42) moves the spool and valve into an open position. The valve spool is maintained in the open position by the residual magnetism of the valve housing and spool even when power is no longer provided to the solenoid. Energizing the other solenoid (44) moves the spool and valve to a closed position. The solenoids are digitally latched by short digital pulses provided by a microcontroller (46). The valve is therefore opened by providing a digital pulse of a short duration to one of the solenoids and closed by a digital pulse that is provided to the other solenoid. The valve may be opened by a plurality of pins (152, 154).
Patent GB-2332571-A (GB)
Title: Safety socket
Inventor: HSIANG YU-LUNG
IPC: H01R13/703
Filed: 1997-12-19
Abstract: A safety socket for avoiding the danger of electric shock when a conductive article is pushed into an aperture, has an insulating wedge 2 in each aperture. When the pin of a plug is inserted, the wedge moves sideways operating a leaf spring switch 42. This switch connects the power to a different contact 52 of the socket. Thus when a plug is correctly inserted, all pins are connected properly, but when an article is pushed into one aperture it is a different aperture which is made live, the original aperture remaining disconnected.
Patent GB-2335023-A (GB)
Title: Hydrostatic transmission control system which sensitively proportions tractive power
Inventor: HEINDL RICHARD
IPC: F16H61/40
Filed: 1998-03-05
Abstract: A hydrostatic transmission, for a utility vehicle, comprises a pump 1 and a motor 2 having swashplates which under normal operating conditions are adjusted by cylinders 5, 6, 10 and 11 depending upon the direction of travel. When changing speeds of, for example, an additional mechanical transmission it is necessary to sensitively proportion tractive power, this is achieved by operating pedal 26 which outputs hydraulic fluid from master cylinder 27 into slave cylinder 29 and displaces a piston (30, fig 2) of valve unit 23, thereby opening valve seat (35, fig 2) which allows a small quantity of fluid flow out from positive pressure line 3 via orifice 16, shift valve 19 and hydraulic line 21 to sump 20. The leaking of outflowing fluid causes a pressure drop at the orifice 16, as a result of which a larger quantity of fluid flows from line 3 to negative pressure line 4, as closing pressure acting on main proportional valve 14 decreases. This process results in a reduction in pressure drop between lines 3 and 4, which in turn reduces output torque of pump 2. In another embodiment the pedal and slave cylinder are replaced by a solenoid valve (see fig 2)and suitable electronics.
Patent GB-2331750-A (GB)
Title: Gene for a cell wall lytic enzyme
Inventor: SHIMONISHI TSUYOSHI
IPC: C12N15/00
Filed: 1998-04-02
Abstract: The genes for a cell wall lytic enzyme from Streptomyces, and a precursor thereof have been isolated (Nucleotide Sequences Nos 2 and 1 herein). The genes have been incorporated into plasmids and the plasmids used to transform an E. coli (FERM BP-6166) expression of which makes the enzyme available on an industrial scale. The enzyme is useful in the food industry.
Patent GB-2340081-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle structure
Inventor: HARRIS CRAIG PAUL
IPC: B62D25/08
Filed: 1998-07-30
Abstract: A subassembly for a motor vehicle is disclosed in which the energy of impact is directed away from a front bulkhead (50) of a passenger cell. This has the advantage that intrusion into the passenger cell in the event of an impact is reduced. On each side of the passenger cell connecting members (54) are connected between a support structure (60) beneath the passenger cell to a pillar (52) adjacent the front of the cell. A cross member (62) is connected between each of the connecting members. Longitudinal members (70) extend forwardly of the connecting members (54).
Patent GB-2328308-A (GB)
Title: Recognition of hand-printed characters represented as an electronic ink stream
Inventor: NOWLAN STEVEN J
IPC: G06K9/22
Filed: 1998-08-12
Abstract: A first filtering box (300) is defined around a center of a first output point (324) in the electronic ink stream and the first output point is added to a filtered ink stream. A second output point (328) is added to the filtered ink stream only when the electronic ink stream moves outside the filtering box (300). When the second output point (328) is added, the filtering box is recentered on the second output point (328) only in a dimension that is exceeded, to create a second filtering box (310). Moreover, extraction points are provided approximately equally spaced across a finite set of points of electronic ink to create a compact representation of a finite set of points of electronic ink.
Patent GB-2328476-A (GB)
Title: A hybrid engine for a vehicle with a balanced flat I.C. engine and a generator with rotating permanent magnets
Inventor: MOELLER FRANK
IPC: B60K25/02
Filed: 1998-08-18
Abstract: A hybrid engine 10 for propelling a vehicle comprises a balanced, preferably twin cylinder, flat internal combustion engine 11 whose crankshaft 19 is coupled to a generator 12 that has rotating permanent magnets 35. The internal combustion engine 11 comprises a first and a second piston 13, 14 drivingly connected to the crankshaft 19 via a first and a second connecting rod 16, 18 respectively. The first piston 13 and the second piston 14 are disposed on opposite sides of the crankshaft 19 so that the longitudinal axis of the pistons 13, 14 are aligned, i.e. they are coaxial, to reduce out of balance forces. One of the connecting rods 16 may comprises a first and a second limb 16a, 16b connected to the crankshaft 19 by a first and a second big end bearing 20a, 20b respectively while the second connecting rod 18 may be connected to the crankshaft 19 by a third big end bearing disposed between the first and second bearings 20a, 20b.
Patent GB-2341612-A (GB)
Title: Dispersion strengthened aluminium alloy
Inventor: VINE WENDY JANE
IPC: C22C1/04
Filed: 1998-09-03
Abstract: A dispersion strengthened aluminium alloy containing, in addition to aluminium and unavoidable impurities, 1.2-1.6 wt % Li, 4.0-6.0 wt % Mg, 0.15-0.7 wt % C, up to 1.0 wt % O and up to 2.0 wt % grain controlling elements. The grain controlling elements optionally being selected from Sc, Ti, V and Nb at up to 0.2 wt %, Ni and Cr at up to 0.5 wt %, Hf at up to 0.6 wt % and Ce at up to 0.5 wt %. The alloy may be prepared by mechanical alloying, it may then be processed by de-gassing, consolidation at elevated temperature followed by forging at a temperature of between 250 and 450{C.
Patent GB-2331384-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for accessing carrier data
Inventor: BOUCHER GLEN A
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 1998-09-30
Abstract: The invention is a method and system of loading a data object representative of carrier data and possible command structures, which can be identified by both name and date fields characteristics, into a Data Access System of a carrier management system. The method begins with receiving (300) a request for an object and then determining (302) whether or not the object resides in a first data table which is indicative of a plurality of characteristics of the object. If the object is not resident in the first data table, then the system assigns an initial time stamp and a permanence value to the object. Additionally, the method and system must determine (304) the memory space, in the Data Access System, required for storing the object. De-referenced objects are removed (306) from the memory until space is available that is greater than or equal to the memory requirement of the object. After memory is allocated to the object, the object is then loaded (308) into the memory for use within the carrier management system. A directory table is then established for the object. The directory table includes: an object name; a set of associated data; and, an object table data pointer. The associated data includes an effective date; an expiration date; and, the modification status of the file.
Patent GB-2349675-A (GB)
Title: Back-up braking in electro-hydraulic (ehb) braking systems
Inventor: HARRIS ALAN LESLIE
IPC: B60T8/94
Filed: 1999-05-05
Abstract: An electro-hydraulic braking system operates normally in a brake-by-wire mode in response to an electronically sensed driver's braking demand at brake pedal 10, or, if the brake-by-wire mode should fail, in a push-through mode in which hydraulic pressure is applied to the wheel brakes from a master cylinder by operating the brake pedal, and includes electric parking brake means. In the brake-by-wire mode, the parking brake means responds only to park brake control 42, but when the brake-by-wire mode fails, the parking brake means responds to both the park brake control and the brake pedal, so that push-through braking will be supplemented by the parking brake means. Electro-hydraulic braking at the rear axle is allowed only when the parking brake means is in a satisfactory operational state. If, on application of the parking brake means, wheel speed data indicates that the rear wheels are tending to lock, the braking torque may be reduced, or an ABS type action applied.
Patent GB-2353095-A (GB)
Title: Autonomous vacuum cleaner with top-mounted, side-looking obstacle sensor
Inventor: BISSET DAVID LINDSEY
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 1999-08-02
Abstract: An autonomous vacuum cleaner has a plurality of sensors for detecting obstacles in the vicinity of the vehicle, characterised in that at least one sensor (212) is located on the vehicle and directioned so as to detect the presence of obstacles located to one side of the vehicle at or near an uppermost extremity of the vehicle. The sensor (212) is ultrasonic and is provided to enable the cleaner to follow the line of an object, eg a sofa, which is too low for the cleaner to pass freely beneath. The cleaner also comprises a brush bar which protrudes on one side of the cleaner, one of the sensors being arranged to detect obstacles located on this side of the cleaner.
Patent GB-2353257-A (GB)
Title: Cycle saddle
Inventor: MOSS RICHARD
IPC: B62J1/00
Filed: 1999-08-19
Abstract: The saddle comprises two padded members 1 with weight distribution rails 2 independently pivotable on a transverse shaft 3, the axis being to the rear of the rails so that the members follow a rider's leg movements. Each member 1 is cut away at its forward inboard section to reduce pressure at the groin area. A rearward rotation stop member 7 is mounted with the shaft 3. Return devices 6 are provided for the saddle members.
Patent GB-2344106-A (GB)
Title: Biosensor comprising eukaryotic cells modified to express light-emitting protein
Inventor: GLOVER LESLEY ANNE
IPC: C12N15/53
Filed: 1999-09-09
Abstract: An <I>in vivo</I> method is disclosed for assaying the toxicity of chemicals towards eukaryotic cells. The method includes transferring a luciferase gene to e.g. <I>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</I>. This transfer does not necessarily require a gene conferring antibiotic resistance in order to select biosensor cells. The luciferase gene produces light emitting protein which requires energy from the cell to produce light. If cell viability is challenged by the presence of a toxin the level of light will fall. Use of <I>S. cerevisiae</I> cells permits the biosensor to be used over a wide pH range.