baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2262992-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for wave analysis and event recognition
Inventor: REYNOLDS KENTYN
IPC: G10L11/02
Filed: 1991-06-18
Abstract: A method and apparatus for acquiring, recording, synchronizing, analyzing, and interpreting continuous wave data. A process for isolating separate events from wave data composed of multiple events and for determining the identification and characteristics of an event's wave source, its frequency components, amplitude, duration, and timing. A procedure for defining the parameters of the source wave and for adapting these parameters to the analysis requirements (e.g., correct frequency, amplitude, and timing divisions). A procedure for verifying interpretation results, for correcting interpretation errors, and for retaining successful results. Products of the processes, such as databases and recordings, can be made. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263104-A (GB)
Title: A device for taking up the leading end of a new roll of strip material and transferring it to a successive work station
Inventor: DRAGHETTI FIORENZO
IPC: B65H19/18
Filed: 1992-12-24
Abstract: The leading end 4 of the new web 3 is taken up and traversed in the direction of a work (web-splicing) station 21 by a suction roller 18, designed to attract and hold the strip before releasing it onto a suction conveyor belt 11 by which the transfer to the work station is completed. A sensor 12 detects the passage of the leading end 4. The roller 15 is mounted on a pivotal arm 15 for movement between a first (illustrated) position contacting roll 2 to start the roll 2 rotating, the leading strip end 4 being attracted and held, and a second position (Figures 2 and 3) in which the strip is cut by a blade, the trimmed end then being taken up by the belt 11 and directed toward station 21. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262985-A (GB)
Title: Process and device for determining particle size distributions by scattered light measurement
Inventor: WEICHERT REINER
IPC: G06T1/00
Filed: 1992-06-05
Abstract: In order to determine fine particle size distributions by scattered light measurement, a collection of suspended particles is exposed to coherent light, the scattered light pattern reproduced on the photosensitive multi-element detector of a recording device is converted into electric signals and the particle size distribution is calculated by a computer from the digitized luminosity signals. In order to simplify the design of the device and to improve the precision of the calculable particle size distributions, the recording device is a video camera and the computer calculates the particle size distribution from the luminosity signals of the pixels of the video image by solving a Fredholm integral equation. The video camera is preferably a CCD camera. In order to modify the light exposure intensity, a rotating disk with grey filters that reduce the light intensity in various degrees is arranged in the path of the measurement rays, or the video camera is provided with an electronic shutter having a variable exposure time. Various particle size fractions may also be detected by modifying the angle between the angle of exposure to light and the optical observation angle.
Patent GB-2276258-A (GB)
Title: Validating credit information during home delivery of order
Inventor: MARTINEZ JERRY R
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 1993-03-17
Abstract: A system for utilizing credit information to verify and accept payment for an order on site at the door of a home contemporaneously with delivery of the order utilizes data entered 53, 54 by the delivery person at the door, a transmission means 50 for the data entered and a transmission means to contact a host computer to validate credit information provided to the delivery person by the recipient of the goods. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276554-A (GB)
Title: Breath actuator mechanism
Inventor: GRIFFITHS JOSEPH ANTHONY
IPC: A62B9/02
Filed: 1993-03-30
Abstract: A first breath actuator mechanism for connection to a breathing system or inhaler in which a bell shaped diaphragm (16) is mounted for axial movement in a cylindrical chamber (4, 8) which has a seat (5) on which the base (17) of diaphragm 16 rests in an original configuration to make a seal therewith. An actuator spindle (15) is connected to the invertible portion of diaphragm (16). When a user takes a first breath, the invertible portion of diaphragm 16 inverts from its original configuration whereby actuator (15) connected thereto moves axially in a first direction to operate means connected thereto to activate the breathing system. The actuator (15) is also movable in the opposite direction to bring base (17) of the inverted portion into contact with diaphragm-reversion means (9), whereby further axial movement of actuator (15) in said opposite direction causes the inverted diaphragm 16 to return to its original configuration. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267152-A (GB)
Title: Integrity checking of fluid duct means
Inventor: PLAPP GUENTHER
IPC: F02M26/36
Filed: 1993-04-16
Abstract: Apparatus for checking the functional integrity of a fluid-carrying duct system 16, 17 e.g. in an internal combustion engine 10 uses two fluids of differing temperatures which act on a single temperature sensor 18. The fluids may pass alternately through the same duct in which the sensor is placed or may pass through two separate ducts in which case the sensor is coupled to both ducts (fig. 5a-c). In use the temperature of the sensor is set to an initial value by controlling the flow of the fluids past the sensor, then flow of one of the fluids through the duct under test is initiated. The rate of change of sensor temperature is determined and compared with a predetermined value to detect improper operation of the duct which may be due to e.g. a leak or blockage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279941-A (GB)
Title: Drug-feeder
Inventor: LU JIEH-SHAN
IPC: A61M11/02
Filed: 1993-07-14
Abstract: A drug-feeder for children comprises a drug chamber 2 and a drug guider 11, a rotating member 12 disposed in a recess at a front end of the drug guider 11 and rotatably adjustable to optionally inject the liquid drug 3 in the drug chamber 2 in an upward direction or two lateral directions to cure different areas in the oral cavity of the child. The drug chamber and the drug guider are connected via coupling portion 15 to from an angle about 130 degrees between them so that when the drug-feeder is placed in the mouth of the child, the oral cavity of the child can still be clearly seen to aid feeding of the drug to child before the desired position for treatment. The guider 11 is preferably elliptical in cross section and has tow horizontal orifices 15 which can communicate via a Y-shaped tunnel 124 (Figure 3) in the rotating member 12 with the drug chamber 2, which is preferably transparent. The rotating member 12 also includes an upwardly inclined channel 123 having an upper orifice 122, a positioning recess 121 being provided in the top surface of the member 12. First and second check valves (111, 112, Figure 3) may be provided in the coupling portion 15 to permit one way inflow of air and outflow of drug respectively to and from the chamber 2. An arcuate stopper 13 may be provided to abut the user's chin. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271735-A (GB)
Title: Reciprocating drive in hand held machine tools
Inventor: MILLER ANNE
IPC: B23D49/16
Filed: 1993-10-19
Abstract: A hand-hold machine tool for the machining of workpieces, in particular a motor-driven file, has a reciprocating plate (25) with a holder (42) for the releasable fastening e.g. a file blade (12), and a driving unit (11) which imparts a continuous longitudinal reciprocation to the plate (25) and hence the blade (12). In order to prevent the blade (12) from becoming increasingly clogged with filings or metal dust during the work process with the consequent drop in efficiency, means (45, 51) are integrated into the driving unit (11) which impose an additional transverse stroke, at least during its return movement. The transverse movement of the metal-removing tool or file blade (12) has the effect of pushing the filings out sideways so that the teeth of the metal-removing tool or file blade (12) are at all times exposed and cut in an optimum manner. A counterweight (26) reciprocates oppositely to the plate (25) and a roller (43) holds plate (25) against a sliding surface of a plate (23). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285942-A (GB)
Title: Forming an erosion resistant coating on an electrode
Inventor: FAWCETT NIGEL PHILIP HAROLD
IPC: H01T21/02
Filed: 1994-01-25
Abstract: An erosion resistant coating is formed on an electrode 10, (eg. of a spark plug) by causing an adhesively coated web 36 which contains an erosion resistant material to adhere to a pre-selected area of the electrode and heating the electrode/web combination to drive off the adhesive and fuse the erosion resistant material to the electrode. The erosion resistant material is platinum and boron is added to depress its melting point. These are formed into the web with a suitable matrix material and adhesive, both of which are heat decomposable or volatisable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279142-A (GB)
Title: Glazing panel with tape for absorbing and/or reflecting heat
Inventor: ANDERSON DAVID JOHN
IPC: E06B3/67
Filed: 1994-03-22
Abstract: A tape of heat absorbing and/or reflective material comprises a main web W and at least one side portion S. Each side portion S is folded orthogonally to the web W to form a relatively rigid structure urgable into a box section 10 of a glazing panel to be held therein. The tape may be of metallised plastics. Air may be circulated through box sections 10 to be heated by solar energy absorbed or reflected by the tapes.
Patent GB-2290808-A (GB)
Title: Laminated timber constructional element
Inventor: POWELL RICHARD ERNEST
IPC: B27M3/00
Filed: 1994-08-01
Abstract: A constructional element comprising an elongate strip of wood with two parallel faces, a semi-circular convex portion at one side, and a part-semicircular concave portion merging into a straight tangential portion at the other side may be laminated with similar elements to produce an elongate hollow body. For example, when the angle between the tangential portion and the adjacent face is 45 degrees as shown, eight of the elements may be laminated to give a generally octagonal hollow wooden body. Various basic elements and laminated bodies made using the principle are exemplified. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292738-A (GB)
Title: Baby changing apparatus
Inventor: PICKERSGILL VINCENT JOHN
IPC: A47D5/00
Filed: 1994-09-01
Abstract: Dispensing apparatus 10 comprises a housing 11 inside which is mounted a vending apparatus arranged to vend disposable nappies. The front of the housing 11 comprises a pivotally movable door 13 which may be lowered to a horizontal position to support a baby when it is desired to change a nappy. The door 13 is provided with a shaped interior surface 14. Used nappies are placed in disposal bin 15. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295184-A (GB)
Title: Transparent glazing frame
Inventor: ADAMS JONATHAN GWYN
IPC: E04D3/14
Filed: 1994-11-19
Abstract: Framing members for the construction of windows (or glass screens internal to a building or as part of the external envelope) are made of a light transmitting material, for example clear PVCu plastics, which thereby allows for the construction of areas of glazing without opaque or solid components thus providing optimum transparency or light transmission. Fig 4 illustrates an extruded clear glazing frame in which glass sheets 5 are secured by beads 9 and bedded in clear plastics adhesive strips 10. The frame can be stiffened by a rib 11 or by a separate clip-on stiffening rib (13, Fig 5) or by a glass fin (15, Fig 6) bedded in clear adhesive and attached by plastic pegs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299047-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of electrofusion fittings
Inventor: WHITE PETER
IPC: F16L47/02
Filed: 1995-03-21
Abstract: A method for the manufacture of an electrofusion fitting comprises the following steps:  (i) assembling an electrical heating element 7 and a layer in the form of a mesh tube 13 of thermoplastic polymeric sheet material on a support member which is a collapsible winder mandrel 1; (ii) heating the layer of thermoplastic polymeric sheet material in order to soften the material and cause it to flow in order to form a shape-retaining structure 14 with the electrical heating element 7; and (iii) moulding a body of thermoplastic polymeric material over the structure produced in (ii) and mounted on a collapsible mandrel to form an electrofusion fitting 26.  The structure 14 is removed from the mandrel 1 before the final step of moulding over the structure 14.
Patent GB-2299077-A (GB)
Title: Water disinfection
Inventor: WALKER IAN
IPC: C02F1/50
Filed: 1995-03-20
Abstract: A method of obtaining a measure of the chlorine demand of water comprises analysing the water for two or more water quality parameters and determining from these analyses a measure of the chlorine demand. This method can be used to disinfect water by dosing the water with an amount of chlorine in excess of the measure of the chlorine demand.
Patent GB-2300128-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable decorative balloons
Inventor: SUTTON DAVID
IPC: G09F7/00
Filed: 1995-04-26
Abstract: In a set of inflatable decorative balloons, each balloon (10) is provided with connecting elements (12, 15, Figure 9) so that each balloon in the set may be connected to one or more other balloons to form an assembly. The connecting elements may be integral with, or attached to the material of the balloon. Some or all of the balloons are printed with numerals, letters and/or words which combine to form a coordinated display when the balloons are connected together in the appropriate manner. A manufacturer and retailer of the balloons can then, from a comparatively limited stock of individual balloons, supply a very large number of alternative assemblies made up of different combinations of the component balloons.
Patent GB-2289574-A (GB)
Title: High-frequency switch
Inventor: MORIKAWA TAKEHIKO
IPC: H04B1/44
Filed: 1995-05-04
Abstract: A high-frequency switch 20 includes a first diode 24. An anode of the first diode 24 is connected to a transmitting circuit TX via a capacitor 22, and is grounded via a first strip line 26 and a capacitor 28. A first control terminal 30 is connected to a connecting point of the first strip line 26 and the capacitor 28, and a control circuit for switching the high-frequency switch is connected to the first control terminal 30. A cathode of the first diode 24 is connected to an antenna ANT via a capacitor 32. One end of a second strip line 40 is connected to the antenna ANT via the capacitor 32. The end of the second strip line 40 is grounded via a capacitor 42. The other end of the second strip line 40 is connected to a receiving circuit RX via a capacitor 44, and is grounded via a second diode 46 and a capacitor 48. Capacitor 42 enables the characteristic impedance of the strip line 40 to match the impedance of the receiving circuit side. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289613-A (GB)
Title: Hand sewn footwear
Inventor: STEVENS GRAHAM
IPC: A43B9/02
Filed: 1995-05-23
Abstract: The present invention concerns a hand sewn footwear item and a method of making the same. The method comprises the steps of making a sole 2 having precision positioned holes 5 made in the periphery thereof, making an upper 4 having precision positioned holes 5 made in the periphery thereof, and making an insock 3. The sole, upper and insock are hand sewn together at their peripheries, the stitching passing through the sole, upper and at least a major portion of the periphery of the insock. A heat activated material is provided at surfaces of the sole, upper and insock at or adjacent said stitching and heat is applied such that the heat activated material temporarily becomes flowable. The water resistance of the shoe is thus improved. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2303035-A (GB)
Title: Crust press for fishing bait
Inventor: ROSE DEREK
IPC: A01K97/04
Filed: 1995-07-12
Abstract: Apparatus 1 for compressing bread crust for fishing bait, comprises a press plate 2 that can be raised or lowered relative to bottom portion 3a of rectangular section housing 3, by rotation of threaded shaft 5a by means of finger grip 8. Press plate 2 enables four pieces (two circular and two rectangular) of compressed bread crust to be produced in one pressing operation.
Patent GB-2303598-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle lock
Inventor: SUGGITT MARK ROBERT
IPC: B62H5/14
Filed: 1995-07-26
Abstract: The bicycle lock consists of a lock that will fit to the front wheel hub by covering the front wheel nuts and then passing through the wheel spokes and being locked into position. This ensures that both the detachable front wheel and the bicycle as a whole are secure.
Patent GB-2291400-A (GB)
Title: Mining pan handling device
Inventor: ROBERTS DAVID JOHN
IPC: E21F13/08
Filed: 1994-03-11
Abstract: A mining pan handling device (1) for armoured face conveyors adapted to install or remove one such pans (13) to or from a mining face, which device comprises: a) a carrying frame (2, 4) supported movably by b) attachment means (5) adapted to connect the carrying frame to a mining transport vehicle; c) first support means (8A, 8B) connected to the carrying frame for insertion beneath or into an intermediate region in the structure of a pan or pans to support it or them from the bottom or intermediate region thereof; and d) second support means (9, 10A, 10B) connected to the carrying frame at a region distal from the first support means for insertion beneath or into an intermediate region in the structure of the pan or pans to support it or them from the bottom or intermediate region thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297172-A (GB)
Title: Analysis of liquid solutions
Inventor: WILLIAMS DAVID EDWARD
IPC: G01N27/403
Filed: 1994-08-01
Abstract: Low concentrations of target species in liquid solutions are analysed using a simple, disposable, electrode sensor element (1) in the form of a flat strip (10) of insulating substrate material with one or more flat electrodes (12) printed on it. The electrode is overlaid with an insulating layer (14) which as a through aperture (16) exposing an active surface (18) of the working electrode (12). The area of the active surface is precisely known. In use, the electrode is vibrated in a plane normal to the plane of the substrate. In preferred arrangements this vibration is intermittent. The sensor, vibrated at a known frequency, produces a stable and repeatable current signal representing concentration of the solution. Any reagents necessary are incorporated in the disposable sensor element as supplied, in a further coating (20) which dissolves when the sensor element is immersed in the solution. Such a coating can also be used to prevent contamination of the active surface (18) before use. The sensor elements may be made in a form in which the electrode working surfaces are exposed only when the element is broken off a larger body, which may be a continuous tape or strip.
Patent GB-2314854-A (GB)
Title: Assembling a hardened metallic component in an opening in a composite structure
Inventor: EVANS JEFFREY
IPC: B23P11/02
Filed: 1996-07-02
Abstract: A metallic component for assembly with a structure of a fibre-reinforced composite material, has a bearing surface which in use is in frictional contact with a bearing surface of the composite material characterised in that prior to assembly of the metallic components and the composite structure the bearing surface of the metallic component is treated to harden the bearing surface. The hardening may involve providing a coating, such as of tungsten carbide or tempering. The metallic component is assembled in an opening in the composite structure which has a first diameter, the metallic component having a generally circular surface of a second diameter. In use these components are in frictional contact. Prior to assembly the first diameter is nominally smaller than the second diameter and the metallic component is cooled during assembly to permit the component to be received in the opening of the composite structure. The metallic component then expands as it warms up thereby ensuring a close fit.
Patent GB-2316008-A (GB)
Title: Massage apparatus with audio signal control
Inventor: CHENG TZU-KENG
IPC: A61H23/02
Filed: 1996-08-08
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a power supply 30, a controller 5, an audio-signal input means and a plurality of vibration generators 2 disposed in a pad. A microprocessor in the controller receives sound from a sound source 41 or microphone 42 and, in turn, actuates the vibrators according to the amplitude and frequency of the sound. The vibrators may operate in unison or separately. The microprocessor is controlled by switches S1-S6 to select different operating functions. i.e manual or automatic. The controller has a plurality of LED indicators 51 to indicate the operation of the vibrators. The massage pad is typically a cushion, chair, seat or the like.
Patent GB-2302244-A (GB)
Title: Wavelet transform filter
Inventor: ZANDI AHMAD
IPC: H04N7/24
Filed: 1995-09-07
Abstract: A wavelet transform filter for filtering an input data signal comprises: ```a first subtractor 1101 for subtracting a pair of low-pass coefficients y 0 (0), y 0 (2), to produce a first result; ```a second substractor 1104 for subtracting a first input based on the first result from a high-pass coefficient y 1 (0) produce a second result; ```a first adder 1105 for adding the second result to a second input based on a low-pass coefficient y 0 (1) to produce a third result; ```a third subtractor 1106 for subtracting the second result from the second input based on the low-pass coefficient y 0 (1) to produce a fourth result; wherein filter outputs a first sample x(2) based on the third result and a second sample x(3) based on the fourth result.
Patent GB-2304948-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor memory device including fast access data output paths
Inventor: SHIN SANG-GIL
IPC: G11C11/409
Filed: 1996-09-11
Abstract: In a semiconductor memory device including a repeater 42 for receiving data output from a memory cell 12, 22 through a data output line and providing the data received to a data output buffer 44, a switching unit 46 is connected between the repeater 42 and the output buffer 44 and passes data output by the repeater 42 in response to a column address strobe related signal PCD, PCDB and a latching unit 48 is connected between the switching unit 46 and the data output buffer 44 for temporarily latching and outputting the data passed by the switching unit 46. The data from the memory cell 12, 22 is passed by input/output line sense amplifiers, transmission gates 36, 38 and a latch circuit 40 to the repeater 42.
Patent GB-2305688-A (GB)
Title: Wheelchair mounted walking aid stowage device
Inventor: LINLEY GRAHAM
IPC: A61G5/10
Filed: 1996-09-27
Abstract: A wheelchair mounted walking aid stowage device comprising a cuplike receptacle 21 , a resilient U-shaped clip 22 and a U-shaped clamp 24. The clamp 24 is positioned on a handlebar of the wheelchair forward of the handgrip as shown. A fixing screw (not shown) projects through a hole provided in the clamp near the open end thereof, the threaded end of the screw being received by an internally threaded insert held in a recess at the base of the clip 22, the screw acting as a stub axel about which the clip can rotate. Tightening the screw secures the clamp 24 on the handlebar while also securing the clip 22 at the required angle of rotation. The cuplike receptacle 21 has provided at the lower end thereof an integral clamp 23 by which means the receptacle is secured upon the footpeg as shown.
Patent GB-2320173-A (GB)
Title: Demountable tool
Inventor: HARRIS JOHN
IPC: A63B27/00
Filed: 1996-12-12
Abstract: A demountable lever action tool with rubber lined or non slip inner curved sections. When attached to an elongated rod, tube, pipe or pole, a downward force applied to the side plate(s) (Fig 7) results in forcing the rod, tube, pipe or pole into the ground. On completion of the insertion, the tool can then be demounted from the rod, tube, pipe or pole and used again on another rod, tube, pipe or pole.