baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2309881-A (GB)
Title: Connector for a watch and strap
Inventor: CHAN SUI MING
IPC: A44C5/14
Filed: 1996-02-08
Abstract: A watch has a watch bezel (1) and a watch casing (3). One or more connection members (2) are located within a channel portion of the bezel and are held therein by the watch casing.
Patent GB-2297720-A (GB)
Title: A method of printing indicia
Inventor: DE TROZ VINCENT
IPC: B41F17/00
Filed: 1996-02-07
Abstract: A method of providing at least one indicium (10) on the edges (11) of a plurality of stacked leaves assembled one on top of the other to form a book or pamphlet, each respective leaf having marks thereon on at least one face of the leaf adjacent said edge, the assemblage of the marks on the individual leaves forming said indicium on the edge. The indicium or indicia are broken down into elements and each element is assigned cartesian co-ordinates according to the X and Y co-ordinate system with Y ordinates being related to the pagination of a respective leaf, and X coordinate for said respective leaf corresponding to individual mark elements on the face of a leaf.
Patent GB-2299867-A (GB)
Title: Exposure apparatus
Inventor: HAYASHI YUTAKA
IPC: H01L21/027
Filed: 1996-04-12
Abstract: An exposure apparatus has an illumination optical system 37 and an exposure machine main portion (29). The illumination optical system (37) includes, for example, a cooling fan (43) and is mounted on an independent column (36) which is fixedly mounted on a floor (1). The exposure machine main portion (29) includes a reticle stage (27), a projection optical system (25), a wafer stage (20), first and second support columns (24 and 26) and a platen (6). The exposure machine main portion (29) is mounted on the floor (1) through height adjustors (3A-3D) and the associated vibration isolators (4A-4D) and capable of six-degree-of-freedom displacement by means of actuators (7A, 7B and 32A-32C).
Patent GB-2312565-A (GB)
Title: Socket system
Inventor: RUSSAM VICTOR
IPC: H02G3/12
Filed: 1996-04-27
Abstract: There is disclosed a mounting arrangement for an electrical accessory adapted to mount the accessory in trunking having a lengthwise opening bounded by flanges, the arrangement comprising a clamp which can be retained against the accessory and then passed through the opening, the clamp or the flanges or both being resiliently deformable so as to assume substantially their original form.
Patent GB-2300012-A (GB)
Title: Plastics roofing structures
Inventor: LANCASTER JOHN EDWARD
IPC: E04C2/54
Filed: 1993-07-06
Abstract: A hollow roofing panel (10) of plastics material comprises one or more hollow ducts and has at opposite sides thereof lower coupling members (24, 26), wherein elements may be connected to each other directly or indirectly, wherein the ducts are generally rectangular and formed between generally flat bottom and top walls (12 and 18 respectively) and vertical end (14) and intermediate walls. A stiffening beam (40), e.g. of aluminium engages the lower coupling members (24, 26 and also upper formations (32, 52) and has a barbed groove (50) for retaining a capping (60) with flexible edges (62) and resilient projections (64) for engaging the barbs.
Patent GB-2317288-A (GB)
Title: A mobile radio with a pager acting as a removable interface
Inventor: DEMANT KLAUS-DIETER KURT
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 1996-09-13
Abstract: A mobile radio (10) having a removable selective call receiver (22) mounted thereon and operably coupled thereto. The removable selective call receiver (22) interfaces in a first mode of operation between a user and the mobile radio (10) and operating in a second mode of operation as a selective call receiver.
Patent GB-2317517-A (GB)
Title: Improving the linearity of a receiver amplifier by controlling the reactance of a circuit connected to the emitter or source of a transistor
Inventor: SAMUELS JOHN
IPC: H03F3/60
Filed: 1996-09-20
Abstract: An amplifier system for a radio receiver, comprising: an amplifier for amplifying a signal applied to an amplifier input to generate an amplifier output signal; a variable reactance means coupled between the emitter or source of the amplifier and a ground voltage; and a feedback loop for sensing the amplifier output signal and, in response to a relatively high level of the output signal, controlling the reactance of the variable reactance means to maintain the amplifier in a substantially linear mode of operation.
Patent GB-2306954-A (GB)
Title: Permeable particulate treatment bed
Inventor: BLOWES DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: C02F3/04
Filed: 1996-11-11
Abstract: A treatment bed, for treating water containing eg. phosphorous contaminants, comprises a permeable body of particulate material through which the contaminated water is passed, the material having a permeability which causes the water to reside in the bed long enough to reduce the contaminant concentration. Preferably the contaminants are removed by adsorption and/or precipitation. A proportion of the treatment material consists of metal oxides and a proportion of the oxides consists of iron oxide and calcium oxide. The weight of iron is at least 15% of the weight of all the oxides and the weight of calcium is at least 5%. Preferably at least 5% of the material is limestone, the limestone being composed of particles of such a size so as not to clog up the treatment material. The apparatus may comprise a septic tank (Fig 4) or a trench formed in an aquifer (Fig 6).
Patent GB-2309510-A (GB)
Title: A drying apparatus
Inventor: MOKLER BERNHARD
IPC: F26B15/12
Filed: 1997-01-07
Abstract: A drying apparatus for drying the surface of surface treated cans 1, comprising a conveyor having attachment means for holding cans to be dried, the conveyor conveying the cans through a sinuous path past hot air outlets. A partition wall 11 is provided, parallel to the bases of the cans, having a first set of apertures 13 for directing a first stream of drying air towards the bases of the cans while a second set of apertures 23 direct a second stream of hot air at an air conducting wall 16. The air conducting wall 16 extends obliquely towards the side walls of the cans to be dried such that the second air stream is conducted along the wall to guide the air steam towards the wall region of the cans.
Patent GB-2309007-A (GB)
Title: Producing a ceramic member having fine throughholes
Inventor: NANATAKI TSUTOMU
IPC: B32B3/02
Filed: 1997-01-08
Abstract: A ceramic member having fine throughholes is produced by producing a first green sheet (7) for a thin ceramic plate (??); forming a plurality of fine throughholes (1) having a minimum diameter of 150 m or less after firing in the first green sheet and having a minimum distance of 150 m or less between two of the throughholes after firing, the throughholes being disposed zigzag; producing a second green sheet (9) to be used for a ceramic substrate; forming at least one window portion (3) in the second green sheet; laminating the first green sheet on the second green sheet for obtaining a unitary laminate so that the plurality of fine throughholes in the first green sheet match the window portion(s) of the second green sheet; and firing the laminate so as to obtain a unitary sintered body; wherein a shorter side (maximum width) W of the window portion of the ceramic substrate satisfies the formula: W(mm) * <------ solidus * 10/ minimum distance between two of the throughholes (after firing) (m). Alternatively, the first and second green sheets are laminated prior to the formation of the through-holes in the first green sheet. Applications for the ceramic member include an encoder, and electric field shutter, and ion flow control head and a scale.
Patent GB-2311001-A (GB)
Title: Patient transfer apparatus
Inventor: SABINE MARTIN JOHN
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 1997-03-06
Abstract: A patient transfer assembly comprising a sheet 10 attached to a drive means by at least one elongate member 24, and a transfer board. The drive means may be removably attached, for example, to a side rail of the patient's bed, and the elongate member is attached at one end to the sheet and the other end is wound around a reel 22 of the drive means. When the drive means is operated the elongate member is pulled by the drive means to move the sheet over the transfer board and thus move the patient, who is lying on the sheet, across the transfer board also.
Patent GB-2307706-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for sensor installation in wells
Inventor: KLUTH ERHARD LOTHAR EDGAR
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 1995-09-20
Abstract: Apparatus for the installation of sensors (37) in channels (31), which apparatus comprises first channel means (31) and one or more sensor location means (35) comprising one or more turn means (34).
Patent GB-2314318-A (GB)
Title: Metal cable drum
Inventor: BELLFIELD ROGER GERALD
IPC: B65H75/14
Filed: 1997-06-16
Abstract: A metal cable drum comprises a hollow core 1, a pair of flanges 3, 5 disposed at opposite ends of the core 1 and extending radially outwardly therefrom, and wherein the flanges 3, 5 are provided with means by which a plurality of lagging battens 13 are releasably retained at discrete circumferentially spaced positions extending between the flanges 3, 5. The outer periphery of each flange may be provided with a channel section having an open side which typically faces the open side of the channel of the other flange. Preferably, a reception location 24 is provided on each flange to receive the opposite ends of the respective battens 13, thereby precluding the necessity of holes to be formed in the ends of the battens 13. The channel section may comprise two radially aligned holes to receive one of two releasable retaining pins 19 which can be bent over after insertion for retention purposes. Alternatively, a single releasable element may be inserted through a hole in the base of the channel, wherein the end of a batten 13 may be configured to receive the releasable element. The lagging may be fully enclosed along the circumference of the drum, wherein the lagging battens 13 are preferably made of metal and may be I, C, or U-shaped in section.
Patent GB-2330192-A (GB)
Title: An Armrest
Inventor: BAKER NEIL HAROLD
IPC: A47B21/03
Filed: 1997-09-05
Abstract: A computer mouse pad and armrest assembly (3) is removably fixed to a desk (6) using a clamping strap (5). The assembly (3) is pivotally mounted relative to clamping strap (5). The armrest of the assembly (3) extends from the mouse pad and has at its free end an enlarged head (10) to form an elbow support. A computer operator is able to use mouse (7) on the mouse pad with arm supported, thereby minimising risk of repetitive strain injury.
Patent GB-2318940-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring vehicle position
Inventor: HARRISON CHRISTOPHER GERRARD
IPC: G01C21/26
Filed: 1997-09-16
Abstract: A vehicle monitoring apparatus comprises a GPS receiver 400, micro controller 403, a plurality of sensors and actuators 407, a memory 402, a radio transmitter 405 and a data communication antennae 406. The apparatus measures the vehicle's position every minute; the first position is stored in full, then subsequent positions are stored relative to the first position, other data may be stored as well. Every hour the whole contents of the memory is transmitted to a monitoring station. This procedure reduces the amount of data to be transmitted.
Patent GB-2330892-A (GB)
Title: Hydroelastic support
Inventor: FORT PATRICE
IPC: F16F13/10
Filed: 1997-11-04
Abstract: A hydroelastic engine support having a liquid-filled working chamber (16) interconnected to a flexibly walled compensation chamber (18) via a restricted-flow conduit (24) has within the working chamber (14) a block of cellular material 26 which acts as a gas reservoir. It is compressed and expanded in response to pressure changes in the liquid caused by small amplitude vibrations and thus damps them.
Patent GB-2320704-A (GB)
Title: PTO shaft monitoring and control system
Inventor: BELLANGER REGIS
IPC: B60R16/02
Filed: 1997-11-08
Abstract: A monitoring and control system for a tractor having a power-take-off (PTO) shaft comprises inductive sensors 9, 11 associated with toothed wheels 8, 10 on the input and output shafts respectively of a PTO gearbox 5. Each type of PTO shaft will carry a toothed wheel having a different number of teeth, and thus the ratio between the frequencies of the signals generated by the sensors 9, 11 is indicative of the type of PTO shaft and the ratio engaged in the PTO gearbox. This information can then be displayed on a control/monitoring unit 14 and also used to automatically control the engagement rate of a PTO clutch 6.
Patent GB-2331505-A (GB)
Title: Providing holograms on cans
Inventor: PARKER JOHN EWART
IPC: G03H1/02
Filed: 1997-11-22
Abstract: A can, preferably a metal can, is provided with a hologram on its surface as an anti-counterfeiting measure. The hologram is preferably applied by a hot foil blocking process in which a foil 14 carrying a heat-curable adhesive is pressed into contact with the can surface 10. The process can be applied to both metal and plastics cans, and to both a flat can blank 10 as shown and the curved surface of a made-up can. The hologram-bearing foil 14 is of very thin aluminium and is taken from a reel where it was stored on a backing sheet.
Patent GB-2331840-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of interface boards
Inventor: BYRNE MICHAEL
IPC: G01R31/28
Filed: 1997-11-27
Abstract: A manufacturing process for interface boards (22) involves screen printing solder paste (fig 6) when the board is in position on a nest having a flat upper surface (27) with vacuum holes (28) and alignment is ensured by abutment with movable edge guides (33). There is then mounting of components such as connectors (61,62) followed by reflow curing of solder paste e.g. at a gradient of less than 1.5‹C per second. A test station (60) then holds the circuit so that lower and upper test pins (69,68) come into contact with edge connectors on the board. Signals are transmitted to a test controller via the pins (68,69) to ensure integrity of signal transmission. Shorting probes (55) are inserted into socket connectors (61) to ensure comprehensive continuity testing from conductors in the connectors (61) to the edge connectors.
Patent GB-2333365-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust probe mounting
Inventor: JACKSON DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: G01D11/30
Filed: 1998-01-14
Abstract: An exhaust probe assembly comprising a pole (10), a loop (32) of material at an intended distal end (12) of the pole (10), an exhaust probe (18) connected to that end (12) and tightening means (28, 10) to tighten the loop (32) on the end of an exhaust outlet (36).
Patent GB-2336144-A (GB)
Title: Lifting and lowering apparatus
Inventor: SAUNDERS CLIFFORD GRAEME
IPC: B60P1/44
Filed: 1998-04-08
Abstract: An apparatus for lowering e.g. a beer keg K from an upper level to a lower level comprises a flexible web 22 extending from a position 24 adjacent the upper level and having one end wound around a spring-loaded roller 14. When the keg K is positioned onto the web 22 adjacent the upper level, the weight of the keg causes the web 22 to be pulled from the roller 14 against its spring loading, thereby lowering the keg to the lower level. Preferably, a pawl 30 prevents unwanted roller movement and a handle 32 is provided for winding up a barrel K. Preferably the web is extended over an intermediate roller or bar 20. The apparatus may be used on a vehicle as shown or for moving barrels to and from a cellar.
Patent GB-2322211-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for fast decoding of ooh and ofh mapped instructions
Inventor: BRENNAN BOB
IPC: G06F9/30
Filed: 1996-12-27
Abstract: A method and apparatus for fast decoding of OOH and OFH mapped instructions. A set of instruction bytes are selected for length decoding. Instruction bytes that contain no length information, such as OFH opcode bytes in the Intel architecture instruction set, are detected and shifted out of the set before length decoding to determine the length of an instruction is performed on the set. Removing instruction byres that contribute no length information allows the length decoder logic (40) to be optimized for size and speed. In one embodiment, parallel length decoder sets (35) that each include a detector (36), shifter (38), and length decoder (40) operate in parallel on a line of instruction bytes prefetched from an instruction cache (30). In one embodiment, the length decoders are PLAs (programmable logic arrays 37) that are combined with separate shifters and detectors logic (12-15). This embodiment advantageously allows smaller PLA length decoders (37). In another embodiment, each set of detector, shifter, and length decoder is implemented in a single PLA (37). In this embodiment, the detector/shifter/length decoder PLAs (37) are larger but can be optimized for greater overall speed. The present invention is advantageously used to determine the length of multiple variable length instructions before the instructions are decoded for execution.
Patent GB-2342723-A (GB)
Title: Electrical appliance testing apparatus
Inventor: SELLARS ANDREW GORDON
IPC: G01R31/28
Filed: 1998-10-15
Abstract: Apparatus to test electrical appliances comprising a capacitor and a means to charge it connected in parallel. Terminals 10, 12 are used to connect the appliance L across the capacitor C, which is discharged through the appliance. An internal load R is connected via a switch S with the capacitor and a control means 20 closes the switch at an instant during the discharge of the capacitor which increases the rate of discharge of the capacitor. This enables the appliance to be safely disconnected and the next appliance under test to be quickly connected.
Patent GB-2343530-A (GB)
Title: Nested graphical representations of Boolean expressions assist database querying
Inventor: OLDFIELD DANIEL EMLYN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 1998-11-07
Abstract: A computer system includes a graphical user interface which enables a user to create and update even a complex database query in a simple manner. The interface displays logic conditions within nested graphical containers (e.g. boxes) which represent nested Boolean AND ("All of") and OR ("Any of") expressions. Various pop-up menus assist the user in adding or editing the logic conditions (figs. 3-9), for example new conditions may be created within existing containers by selecting a condition type (e.g. "Date of Birth") from a predetermined list of condition types and then entering details specific to the selected type (e.g. "Older than 55 years"). Containers and conditions may be dragged around to modify the logic. New containers may be created within existing containers. The query is used to access the database, so as to identify a subset of records that satisfy that query, and to display those records to the user.
Patent GB-2345427-A (GB)
Title: Plant propagator for placement on radiator
Inventor: TAMBLYN JONATHAN
IPC: A01G9/10
Filed: 1999-01-08
Abstract: The plant propagator is free standing and can be placed on a radiator 1. The plant propagator comprises a base 2 and lid 3. The base is sectioned to allow it to saddle a single radiator or to balance between a wall and the centre of a double radiator. The lid is made of clear plastic and may fit into a groove or rebate in the base or may be free standing on the base. The lid may have perforations or vent to allow control over the temperature and evaporation of water.
Patent GB-2331663-A (GB)
Title: Image print amusement apparatus
Inventor: SUGIMOTO HIDEKI
IPC: H04M11/06
Filed: 1998-02-25
Abstract: An image print amusement unit for providing a seal on which the image of a human player or user operating the unit is printed. More particularly, the invention relates to a terminal and server of a composite self-portrait preperation amusement unit for combining a self-portrait photographed by a player with a frame image (stored in memory, for example) to prepare a composite self-portrait and for printing out the composite self-portrait on a seal.
Patent GB-2347305-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunication services identification
Inventor: HONKO HARRI
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 1999-03-24
Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for identifying telecommunications services. The apparatus enables call establishment between a terminal of an originating network and a terminal of a terminating network. It comprises an input for receiving call type information in a first format from the originating network, means for reformatting received call type information into a second format, output means for outputting the call type information in the second format over the terminating network; and connection means for completing an appropriate connection between the terminals.
Patent GB-2356939-A (GB)
Title: Portable viscosity tester
Inventor: BESTWICK GEOFFRY ROBERT
IPC: G01N11/06
Filed: 1999-04-22
Abstract: A rotatable test head with dual demountable sample tubes 4 whereby pressurised air pressurises the uppermost sample<BR> tube whilst the lower sample tube is vented to atmosphere. The rotating test head 2 has a membrane filter 6 with a specific pore size. Test fluid is set to a level 4a, the sample tube is fitted and sealed to the rotating test head and rotated 180{ so the the test fluid is uppermost. When activated an air compressor 3e runs to a set operating pressure, an operating valve 3j is opened pressurising the fluid sample through the filter, any contamination within the test fluid bigger than the pore size blocks the filter. The sample tubes are rotated 180{ and the test repeated with the filtered fluid. The fluid flow time sequence in conjunction with the temperature of the test fluid is processed by the calculation electronics to give viscosity and contamination evaluation.
Patent GB-2335752-A (GB)
Title: Camera with movable viewfinder
Inventor: TSENG HONG-LI
IPC: G03B17/02
Filed: 1998-10-06
Abstract: A camera 62,82 has one a viewfinder 611,81 which can be moved from its operational position to a hidden position when not in use. There is preferably a recess 631,85 into which the viewfinder moves to be hidden. The viewfinder may be rotated on a hinge 641 or pushed into and pulled from the recess. There may be a second viewfinder 851 and each viewfinder may be situated near the bottom of the camera body. The viewfinder may include night vision equipment. Also provided are a camera with a detachable viewfinder attached via coupling devices (figures 11A-14) and a camera with a viewfinder movably mounted in a slot (figure 15).
Patent GB-2346112-A (GB)
Title: Thermochromatic ink covered article having image disposed thereon and method of making the same
Inventor: CRANFORD GARY
IPC: B05D5/06
Filed: 1999-06-14
Abstract: A thermochromatic ink covered article including a substrate, a thermochromatic ink layer disposed on the substrate, a polymer acrylic protective coating over said thermochromatic ink layer, and a design disposed at least partially in said protective coating, the design being transferred to the protective coating via a sublimation ink transfer process.
Patent GB-2352599-A (GB)
Title: Market trading data display
Inventor: KINNEEN GERARD
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 1999-07-22
Abstract: A market trade data display apparatus, comprising: display means which display data; communication means which receive data in electronic form from a market trading system; processing means which process data received by the communications means and which control the display means to display the processed data; characterised in that; the processing means controls the display means to display the processed data in the form of a grid or matrix of two variables in which an interstice of the grid or matrix is divided into a plurality of display areas each providing a display of a respective attribute of a combination of the said two variables identified by the said interstice.