baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2304557-A (GB)
Title: Upper body support member
Inventor: ROWLAND NEIL GODFREY
IPC: A47C9/02
Filed: 1995-09-05
Abstract: An upper body support especially for use by gardeners who suffer from back pain. The upper body support is in the form of a stool and comprises a contoured top surface 2 with legs extending downwardly therefrom. The upper body support surface is inclined at an angle to the horizontal and has a cushioned pad 6 attached to it to provide a comfortable supporting position for the user's upper body with both the user's hands at ground level. A container 7 may be removably mounted under the top surface for holding tools, fertilizer or weeds or other objects.
Patent GB-2305211-A (GB)
Title: Security locking circuit
Inventor: MILL COLIN
IPC: E05B47/02
Filed: 1995-09-07
Abstract: A security locking circuit is arranged to transmit 4 an interrogation radio signal and receive a return radio signal from a passive key circuit comprising a resonant tuned circuit. The security circuit issues a release signal for releasing a latch 50 on, for example, a pet door, if the characterisation of the return signal signal matches a pre-stored characterisation. The security circuit has a training mode in which a return signal characterisation is stored as one of the pre-stored characterisations.
Patent GB-2295381-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible Flatrack with Ramp End Walls
Inventor: CLIVE-SMITH MARTIN
IPC: B65D90/00
Filed: 1995-10-24
Abstract: A platform based cargo carrier has a base (1) and posts (2) at each corner of one end. The posts are interconnected by a wall member which, with the posts, forms an end wall (4) of the carrier. Each post is pivotally mounted on the base (1) such that the wall (4) can be pivoted inwardly onto the base for stacking of carriers and outwardly away from the base to form a ramp leading onto the base. Each post can be locked into an upright position and a resilient counterbalance (32, 57) is provided to resist pivoting of each post away from its upright position. Preferably the pivot pins are removable and modified so as to ease removal. Preferably the posts are locked in the upright position. The pivot pins can act as this lock. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295866-A (GB)
Title: Sealing member
Inventor: MACVICAR STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: A47K3/00
Filed: 1995-12-05
Abstract: Sealing of gaps or joints between surfaces is achieved by means of a sealing member including a first limb 10 having upper and lower edges between which there is provided a first face 44 capable of engagement with a first surface, such as a wall, and a second face 46 on the opposite side from the first face and from which a second limb 12 projects. The second limb is provided with a flexible sealing lip 50 which in use lies underneath the second limb and engages with a second surface, such as a bath, shower or work top. The sealing lip is preferably resiliently urged against the second surface to provide a watertight seal. The sealing member is easily fixed in position, for example, during tiling of a wall surface, and may be matched with its surroundings by means of a coloured insert on the upper surface in use of the second limb. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-956723-A (GB)
IPC: A01D46/02
Abstract: 956,723. Plucking hops. GUINNESS HOP FARMS Ltd., and BRUFF MANUFACTURING CO. Ltd. Nov. 15, 1961 [Nov.15, 1960], No. 39151/60. Heading A1F. An arrangement for plucking hops comprises a plucking machine 2 and a conveyer system 1 for feeding hop-bines to it consisting of a closed track-circuit which extends from a loading position z through the plucking machine and back to the loading position, a plurality of trolleys running on the tracks and carrying bines for plucking, elevating means 15b, 15c which engage trolleys coming from the loading position and push them up inclined portions of the track to a point whence they can gravitate down into the machine, means for traversing the trolleys relatively to plucking mechanism and for delivering them to a position whence they can gravitate along the track back to the loading position, and two independently releasable means for arresting the trolleys on the track between the elevating means and the machine and between the machine and the loading position respectively. As shown in Fig. 1, the track is doubled between the loading position and the entry side of the plucking machine, solenoid-operated points 12, 13, being provided at the ends of the double track. The elevating means comprise endless conveyers 15b, 15c with pegs which engage the trolleys, and a similar conveyer 8, having pegs 9, carries the trolleys through the machine. At the points 27b, 27c, solenoid-operated rocking bars arrest the trolleys while they are being loaded with bines from a vehicles 14, and similar bars 20, 29b, 29c, are provided adjacent to the points 12, 13 to control the inflow to, and outflow from, the doubled portions of the track.
Patent GB-2295100-A (GB)
Title: Metallic carrier
Inventor: USUI MASAYOSHI
IPC: B01J35/04
Filed: 1994-09-08
Abstract: The invention provides a metallic carrier having a good economical efficiency and various good properties such as durability, capability of exhaust gas purification and the like as compared with conventional, expensive metallic carriers having as a main constituent element a metallic honeycomb body which uses a band material (foil material) in the form of a flat plate and/or a corrugated plate or metallic carriers of a honeycomb construction which comprise small diameter tubes closely-packed in a metallic casing. More specifically, in the invention, the metallic carrier for carrying an exhaust gas purifying catalyst comprises: (i) a cylindrical-shaped metallic casing, (ii) a desired number of small diameter hollow tubes having a cross section of an arbitrary shape and provided in said metallic casing, and (iii) a metallic wire for arranging and securing said small diameter hollow tubes in said metallic casing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300158-A (GB)
Title: Load tiedown system for securing a wheelchair
Inventor: GIRARDIN JEAN-MARC
IPC: B60P7/08
Filed: 1996-04-15
Abstract: A tiedown system for securing a wheelchair during transportation comprises a strap 5 having releasable anchoring means at one end for attachment to the floor or wall of a transport vehicle, and a releasable hook 1 with a spring loaded closure 4 at the other end for attachment to a frame member of the wheelchair. The system is provided with a supplemental belt 6 and ring 8 attached to the strap 5, which can be looped around a frame member of a wheelchair in circumstances where the hook is unsuitable.
Patent GB-2313010-A (GB)
Title: Hand held diagnostic instrument with video imaging
Inventor: MONROE RICHARD A
IPC: A61B1/273
Filed: 1996-05-07
Abstract: A hand-held diagnostic instrument includes a casing 12 having a hand-holdable body portion 14, a neck portion 16 that extends from the body portion 14 to a head portion 18 that is formed of a back cover 20 and a front cover 22. A circuit board assembly 48 in the body portion contains video processing circuitry, and a flexible neck board 50 extends forward from the body portion 14 through the neck portion 16 of the casing 12 to a head board 52 located in the head portion 18 of the casing. A solid state imager 54 and a miniature lamp 76 are disposed on the head board 52. The front cover contains an adjustable focus lens cell 68 for focusing on the imager an image of a target in the lens cell's field of view. The instrument provides a monitor-ready standard format full color video signal.
Patent GB-2316718-A (GB)
Title: Gasket
Inventor: HOYES JOHN ROBERT
IPC: F16J15/08
Filed: 1996-08-29
Abstract: A gasket (10) comprises a first sealing member (12) and a second sealing member (14) both made of springy metal, and a clamping member (16) which holds the first and the second sealing members in an overlying relationship. The first sealing member (12) has an arm portion (12a) projecting from the clamping member (16), the arm portion being adapted to resiliently form a seal with a first body. The second sealing member (14) has an arm portion projecting from the clamping member (16), the arm portion being adapted to resiliently form a seal with a second body.
Patent GB-2307915-A (GB)
Title: Pine oil type cleaning compositions
Inventor: LU ROBERT ZHONG
IPC: C11D1/66
Filed: 1996-10-18
Abstract: Pine oil type concentrate compositions and cleaning compositions providing santizing effects comprise a germicidal active cationic surfactant, a co-solvent, a non-ionic surfactant system, and include a relatively high amount of fragrance and/or fragrance adjuvant compositions. The preferred embodiments of the pine oil type cleaning compositions provide the benefits of good cleaning, effective sanitizing action, good blooming upon addition to an excess of water and long lasting fragrance, and low irritancy levels notwithstanding the relatively high levels of organic solvents comprised in the compositions.
Patent GB-2303050-A (GB)
Title: Cap with sealable compartment
Inventor: REVSON ROMMY HUNT
IPC: A41D1/04
Filed: 1995-06-12
Abstract: A cap (10) has a head covering portion (12) with a compartment (24) on the exterior of the headcover portion (12) aligned with a lower edge (14) thereof. A zipper (32) or other sealing device is provided for the compartment (24). In a preferred embodiment, the sealing device (32) is located on an overlying layer (26) to the head covering portion (12), the periphery (28) of which is sealed to the bead covering portion (12) to define the compartment.
Patent GB-2320161-A (GB)
Title: Operation of a Communication System in Trunk and Direct Modes
Inventor: CARMON RAFAEL
IPC: H04W72/04
Filed: 1996-12-04
Abstract: A communication method is provided in which mobiles operating in a trunk mode operation transmit a message on a direct mode operation channel indicating a trunk mode operation connection is present. If a mobile outside the range of coverage of the trunking system receives the message it will deduce from the message the slot structure of the trunk mode channel and its timing, and will then be able to transmit a request for a direct mode connection on an appropriate slot of the trunk mode channel. Some or all of the mobiles operating in trunk mode will then be able to switch to direct mode to connect with the mobile outside the range of coverage.
Patent GB-2312731-A (GB)
Title: Valve position indicator and stop
Inventor: WHITTAKER CHRISTOPHER VERNON
IPC: F16K37/00
Filed: 1997-05-02
Abstract: A device for a valve for indicating the position of the valve closure member or obturator 20 comprises an indicator 11 which is profiled to slide axially within an indicator sleeve 7, but not rotate. Obturator 20 is moved by a handwheel 1 which causes the indicator 11 to move axially with reference to the main valve spindle in the same direction as the obturator 20. The indicator sleeve 7 defines a viewing window past which the indicator 11 slides. Graduations on the indicator 11 indicate, linearly, the position of the obturator 20. A stopmember 4 can be moved relative to the indicator so as to provide an adjustable stop for the indicator. The open position of the orbturator is determined by the position of the stop. The handwheel may be locked. is determined by the position of
Patent GB-2318191-A (GB)
Title: Mount shift apparatus for moving a CCTV camera lens perpendicular to the optical axis
Inventor: SHISHIDO TAKAYASU
IPC: G02B7/02
Filed: 1997-06-02
Abstract: A mount shift apparatus 10 for moving a CCTV camera lens perpendicular to the optical axis O has a mount frame 11 with a threaded portion 12 for attachment to a camera body 52 and a lens frame 20 for supporting a lens group 27. The lens frame 20 is supported so that it can be adjusted relative to the mount frame 11 in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis O by means of a mount shift means. The mount shift means may be rotatable shift screws 37 which are screw engaged with a cylindrical portion of a mount set ring of the lens frame 20. There may be four rotatable shift screws 37a-d positioned at 90 degree intervals around the optical axis O. The mount shift means may be a shift ring (90, fig. 6) with sliding grooves 93,94 on its rear and front surfaces 91,92 which engage pins 88,104 on opposed end surfaces 84,101 of the lens frame 100 and mount frame 83.
Patent GB-2327593-A (GB)
Title: Protective fingerless hand glove
Inventor: VIRGO JAMES
IPC: A41D13/08
Filed: 1997-07-25
Abstract: A protective fingerless hand glove covering the back of the hand and knuckles having straps securing it to the base of the fingers and thumb whilst not adversely affecting their movement. The glove is made from material such that the hand is protected from heat and abrasion yet maintaining flexibility and being washable. The glove has an adjustable fastener and therefore fits most wrist sizes and is suitable for both left and right handed people.
Patent GB-2318413-A (GB)
Title: Gas or liquid analysis with reagents disposed in sequence
Inventor: EDMONDS TONY ERNEST
IPC: G01N33/52
Filed: 1997-10-16
Abstract: Gas or liquid samples 30 are analysed using a vessel e.g. a flask or capillary 10 containing reagents 21 - 23 disposed in sequence characterised by each reagent diffusing/reacting in total with the sample before the next reagent in the sequence is contacted. Unwanted reactions between neighbouring reagents are thus alleviated. The reagents may be arranged in distinct zones separated by neutral zones 44, 45.
Patent GB-2318686-A (GB)
Title: A semiconductor device manufacturing line
Inventor: OHTA NAHOMI
IPC: H01L21/00
Filed: 1997-10-28
Abstract: In a semiconductor device manufacturing line, a wet process unit area X is located centrally of the manufacturing line and is provided with wet process units. A plurality of other processing unit areas A-H are located around the wet process unit area. A plurality of direct transfer mechanisms 1 for transferring products are arranged between the wet process unit area X and the respective processing unit areas A-H, and an area transfer mechanism 2 for transferring products is arranged among the processing unit areas A-H. The line may be arranged on more than one storey, with at least one vertical transfer mechanism between stories.
Patent GB-2320097-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for testing light fastness
Inventor: CAMP ALPHONSE DOMINIC
IPC: G01N21/27
Filed: 1997-11-28
Abstract: An apparatus for light fastness testing comprising a light source 28, means for dividing visible light from infrared and ultraviolet, such as splitter 34 which directs visible light into spherical cavity 42 where mount test samples 22 are mounted at in the end of apertures 56 in said cavity. The u.v. and infra-red is absorbed by heat sink 36 and fans 48, 52 take air from the apparatus and cool the light 28 and heat sink 36.
Patent GB-2321060-A (GB)
Title: Amine-containing alicyclic photoresist copolymer
Inventor: JUNG JAE CHANG
IPC: C08F232/00
Filed: 1998-01-06
Abstract: A novel photoresist copolymer comprises at least two aliphatic cyclo-olefins and an amine, which is useful for the photolithography using ArF as a light source. The photoresist prepared from the copolymer can be patterned with high resolution.
Patent GB-2322736-A (GB)
Title: Forming trench isolation regions in integrated circuits
Inventor: CANTARINI WILLIAM F
IPC: H01L31/0475
Filed: 1998-02-27
Abstract: Initially N+ diffusion regions 20,21,22 and P+ diffusion regions 25,26,27 are formed in a lightly doped P type wafer 10. Individual spaced cells or tubs are then formed by etching an array of intersecting trenches between the P+ diffusion regions. The trenches extend through the wafer to a predefined depth and are filled with a dielectric 50,51 and with polysilicon 52,53 to insulate each of the tubs. At least one diffusion region of each cell is connected to a diffusion region of an adjacent cell by contact strips 70,71 to connect each of a predetermined number of the cells. Each cell may comprise a photovoltaic generator for controlling an MOS-gaged device integrated into the same chip. The device may be a lateral or vertical MOSFET or a lateral or vertical IGBT.
Patent GB-2333712-A (GB)
Title: Golf bag stand
Inventor: MAENG SEOP
IPC: A63B55/04
Filed: 1998-04-29
Abstract: A golf bag comprises a stand with an actuating lever 4. The stand consists of two legs 3 which are hinged to a bracket 2 of the bag body at their top ends, while the actuating lever 4, used for selectively opening the two legs 3, is hinged to the two legs 3 at the top end and is kept in contact with the bag body while being operated. A support member 5, positioned at the bottom of the bag body, is provided with a vertical cutout 51 for holding a holding loop 43 of the actuating lever 4, thus allowing the lever 4 to be kept in contact with the bag body during an operation of the lever. In an alternative embodiment the actuating lever 4 is inserted into the bag body through an insert hole (Fig. 7). The above constructions effectively reduce the gap between the bag body and the stand-leg actuating lever thus preventing the introduction of impurities into the gap.
Patent GB-2326196-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic actuator for i.c. engine gas-exchange valve
Inventor: GAISBERG ALEXANDER VON
IPC: F01L9/20
Filed: 1998-06-12
Abstract: The electromagnetic actuator 13 has an opening magnet 2 and a closing magnet 3, between which an armature 4 is arranged. A spring 6 acts on the valve stem 5 and is arranged between an upper drive element 9 and a lower drive element 10, the drive elements 9, 10 being connected to the armature 4 for common movement therewith. The spring 6 is displaceable between an upper travel limiter 7 and a lower travel limiter 8. In the open position of the valve 1, the spring 6 is upwardly supported on the upper drive element 9 and downwardly supported on the lower travel limiter 8. In the closed position of the valve 1, the spring 6 is upwardly supported on the upper travel limiter 7 and downwardly supported on the lower drive element 10. In an approximately central position of the armature 4 between the opening magnet 2 and the closing magnet 3 (as shown), the drive elements 9, 10 lift the spring 6 off the corresponding travel limiters 7, 8. Only one spring is needed, which can be weaker and smaller. Because the armature 4 is connected to the valve stem 5 via a pin 11 and a connecting element 10, for example involving a screwed or clamped connection, the actuator can be preassembled to make engine assembly easier. The connection 10 may articulated or elastic to compensate for offset between the armature pin 11 and the valve stem 5.
Patent GB-2339467-A (GB)
Title: Cooling an aqueous liquid
Inventor: MILLER JEREMY PAUL
IPC: A23L23/00
Filed: 1998-07-13
Abstract: A method of cooling an aqueous liquid, which method comprises the steps of:     a) placing said aqueous liquid in a vessel (101; 201; 301; 401); b) reducing the pressure in said vessel to cause said aqueous liquid to boil; and c) condensing at least some of the liquid in the vapour created as said aqueous liquid boils; characterised by: d) effecting said condensation by heat exchange with a liquid cryogen; and e) using vapour from said liquid cryogen to provide or assist in step (b).   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2332103-A (GB)
Title: Connector with sacrificial parts
Inventor: FYFFE JEFFREY GEORGE
IPC: H01R13/719
Filed: 1998-12-04
Abstract: A connector assembly 20 provided with sacrificial parts consisting of first and second connectors 22, 24 and a sacrificial connector 28 interposed between connectors 22, 24. The connectors may be generally cylindrical. During repeated use, the connections of sacrificial connector 28 may degrade, and this part be replaced, with minimal damage to permanent connectors 22, 24.
Patent GB-2333418-A (GB)
Title: Interface
Inventor: KARNOWSKI MARK J
IPC: H04M11/06
Filed: 1999-01-13
Abstract: An apparatus connected to a telephone line automatically detects the presence of modulated data (i.e. modem data, modem carrier signal, facsimile data and the like) that is being sent or received over the telephone line. The apparatus is used in conjunction with a consumer premises equipment (CPE) such as a telephone or the like, and detects a modem signal on the telephone line regardless if the CPE is in an on-hook or off-hook condition. If modem signals are present on the telephone line, the apparatus of the present invention will automatically prevent the CPE from seizing the telephone line (i.e. go off-hook). In addition, an audible or visual indication is provided to the user. For example, a visible "modem-in-use" indicator, such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) or an illuminated LED, or an audible signal such as a "beep" tone, speech signals or the actual modem signal, may be presented to the CPE attempting to go off-hook. Both the detection and indication of a modem signal on the telephone line are accomplished without interfering with the modem signal.
Patent GB-2333278-A (GB)
Title: Oil container
Inventor: BRISTOW STUART ANTHONY
IPC: F16N31/00
Filed: 1999-01-20
Abstract: An engine oil container has two separate compartments 2, 3, oil for an engine is carried in a first compartment 2 and the second compartment 3 can be used to collect oil drained from a sump of an engine. In use the container is placed below the sump of an engine and the oil drained into the second compartment 3 through an inlet 6, which is then closed and the fresh oil from the first compartment 2 poured into the engine. The old oil can then be easily transported for disposal. The compartments 2, 3 are preferably separated by a diagonal, generally S-shaped wall 7 and handles 9 and outlets 4, 5 are provided, the outlets preferably being colour coded.
Patent GB-2345582-A (GB)
Title: Attachment of electronic device packages to heat sinks
Inventor: CLEMENS DONALD L
IPC: H01L23/36
Filed: 1999-03-09
Abstract: A heat sink having a support base 20 which supports a base plate 10 is used to mount one or more device packages on a circuit board or the like. The support base is adapted to be secured to the circuit board. The base plate 11 has opposed major faces adapted for mating with device packages 31. Tongues 22 or clips secure individual device packages on the major faces of the base plate independently to that device packages 31 may be removeably attached to either or both sides of the base plate.
Patent GB-2348703-A (GB)
Title: Temperature activatable indicia reveal cover
Inventor: GILPIN ALEXA MARY
IPC: G01K11/12
Filed: 1999-04-06
Abstract: The cover (1) comprises a clear substrate (2) which is coated on a surface thereof with a thermochromic substance (3) and on an opposite surface thereof with an adhesive (4), the adhesive being covered by a release sheet (5). The thermochromic substance may carry an additional thermochromic layer (6) which may be of a different colour. In use the release sheet (5) is removed and the cover (1) is attached by means of the adhesive (4) to a surface having a message thereon whereby the substrate (2) covers the message. The thermochromic substance (3), in a normal state, is opaque and therefore obscures the message. However, if the thermochromic substance (3) is heated, for example by rubbing with a finger causing friction and raising the temperature of the thermochromic substance (3), the substance (3) becomes clear and the message will be visible.