baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2307761-A (GB)
Title: Programmable logic controller input-output system
Inventor: ALVAREZ-ESCURRA JORGE
IPC: G05B19/05
Filed: 1996-11-29
Abstract: A programmable logic controller inputs-outputs system comprises a processing unit (CPU) provided with a memory (M1, M2, M3) and at least one inputs-outputs coupler (C1 or C2 or C3 or C4) provided with a coupler memory (Mc) and forming the link between sensors and pre-actuators and the processing unit (CPU). Exchanges between the processing unit memory and each coupler memory are structured by logical channels carrying out a job function and grouping all or some physical channels of a coupler. The memory (M2) of the processing unit (CPU) contains objects related to each logical channel that form a data structure with standardized contents, these objects being exchanged with the coupler memory (Mc) through a user program by means of an instruction set.
Patent GB-2307415-A (GB)
Title: Improved knee joint mechanism for knee disarticulation prosthesis
Inventor: KRAMER STEVEN
IPC: A61F2/50
Filed: 1995-09-08
Abstract: An improved four bar knee joint mechanism (40) for use in knee disarticulation prosthesis is shown, including a coupler link (45) forming a negative angle with the horizontal when said knee joint mechanism is in a stance position, an anterior link (46), a fixed link (43) in a horizontal position when said knee joint is in the extended or stance position, and a posterior link (47), the dimensions of the links and the angle the coupler link makes with the horizontal being chosen to optimize the instant center of the mechanism.
Patent GB-2324705-A (GB)
Title: Protective wrist bands
Inventor: PAUL STEPHEN DENNIS
IPC: A41D13/08
Filed: 1997-04-30
Abstract: A protective wrist band extends from the wrist to the forearm. The band is made from elastic rubberised material such as neoprene and is tapered. The intended use of the band is to protect the wrist of operators when hoof trimming cattle or other animals.
Patent GB-2320421-A (GB)
Title: Air-driven power brush for vacuum cleaner
Inventor: JUNG YOUNG-JUNE
IPC: A47L9/04
Filed: 1997-09-12
Abstract: A power brush for a vacuum cleaner comprises a brush body 322, a rigid wand, 320 and a vacuum cleaner body. A rotatable roller 334 is provided in the bottom of the brush body. Driving turbines 332 are provided at both ends of the roller and generate the rotational force for rotating the roller. The driving turbines are driven by a dustless air supply introduced into the brush body through air inlet holes 336 which are formed on the front of the brush body.
Patent GB-2329378-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible transport platform
Inventor: LAM DAVID CHOON SEN
IPC: B65D88/52
Filed: 1997-09-18
Abstract: A collapsible transport platform is dimensioned so that a plurality of them are receivable side by side on edge within a standard ISO shipping container (Fig. 7). The platform P comprises a floor F with four corner column members C, a pair of short side walls 1, 2 and a pair of long side walls 3, 4. The column members are hinged to the base of the platform and the walls and doors collapse so they overlie the base in a substantially flat configuration (Fig. 6). Each short side wall is preferably in the form of a pair of doors 1A, 1 B hinged to the column members. Each long side wall is preferably formed with three sections 3A, 3B, 3C, the outer sections 3A, 3B being hinged to the column members, the middle section 3C being hinged to one of the other sections. The platform is provided with rollers on the base and lifting hooks 5 on the top of each column member.
Patent GB-2325294-A (GB)
Title: Forming a branch opening in a lined conduit
Inventor: POOLE ANTHONY GEORGE
IPC: F16L55/179
Filed: 1997-09-24
Abstract: Apertures, Fig 5, are formed in the lining 15 of the conduit 12 and in the conduit, the latter larger than the former, at the position of the branch; a flanged conduit 22 is inserted flange-first through said apertures, the flange being smaller than the conduit aperture but larger than the lining aperture, the natural resilience of the lining allowing the flange to pass through the aperture therein, and the flanged conduit 22 is drawn outwardly, relative to a collar 23 inserted in the conduit aperture with the conduit 22 to seal the rim of the conduit aperture, to press the lining against the collar 23 to seal it. The conduit 22 may have a knife to cut the lining aperture. A branch is sealed from the interior of the lined conduit, Fig 8, by means detecting the position of the branch an aperture being formed in the lining and a sealing member being inserted through the aperture to engage the branch passage. A carriage, comprising a sensing device to sense the mouth of the side passage through the lining, is used to move inside the conduit.
Patent GB-2334485-A (GB)
Title: Pontoon barge
Inventor: WALLACE IAN
IPC: B63B35/28
Filed: 1997-10-28
Abstract: A barge has a central chassis which is designed to support and mount a standard range of freight containers and is supported in the water by a number of self-contained floats. The floats may be mounted to the chassis in a fixed position, but releaseable by means of undoing a number of bolts for disassembly and transportation, or may be mounted on hinged arms which allow them to be raised or lowered mechanically, altering the height of the barge and cargo on the water, or changing the overall width of the vessel to pass through confined spaces or under low obstructions.
Patent GB-2331950-A (GB)
Title: Blind rivet setting tool
Inventor: SMITH DANIEL ROBIN
IPC: B21J15/36
Filed: 1997-12-06
Abstract: A blind rivet setting tool comprises a front end 2 having an outer support barrel 4, an inner pulling mandrel 6 and a rivet flange contacting face 8. A portion of the outer support barrel 4 and a portion of the inner mandrel 6 are cut away along the length of the tool 10 extending from the rivet flange contacting face 8, to provide a cut-away face 12, a slot 14 extending from the rivet flange contacting face 8 of the outer support barrel 4. Means (20, Fig. 2) is provided to retain the rivet in the slot 14.
Patent GB-2320160-A (GB)
Title: Shaping processing of ATM cells
Inventor: OHASHI SATOSHI
IPC: H04L47/22
Filed: 1997-12-05
Abstract: In a shaping processing apparatus which receives ATM cells as reception ATM cells which include normal ATM cells and lower priority tagging ATM cells, a scheduling unit (30) calculates a transmission time of the reception ATM cell based on a transmission time of the preceding ATM cell belonging to a same connection and a predetermined time interval. A cell identifying unit (20) identifies a connection number and cell priority of the reception ATM cell. A mapping unit (40) maps the reception ATM cell into a managing table (41) based on the transmission time of the reception ATM cell to store the connection number and cell priority of the reception ATM cell in a storage area of the managing table. The mapping unit outputs an address corresponding to the storage area as the write address to a shaping processing buffer (10) such that the reception ATM cell is stored in the shaping processing buffer.
Patent GB-2328448-A (GB)
Title: Case hardening of steels containing cobalt and chromium
Inventor: KINDER JEFFREY
IPC: C23C8/80
Filed: 1997-12-09
Abstract: A method of hardening a workpiece made from stainless steel containing 4 to 10% by weight of cobalt and 9-17% by weight of chromium by subjecting the workpiece to an austenitic nitriding treatment with gaseous atmosphere at a temperature of 1000‹C to 1200‹C and a pressure of 1kPA to 200kPA for a relatively long time. Thereafter the workpiece is quenched and then exposed to a low temperature typically -65‹C or lower before a final tempering treatment.
Patent GB-2332469-A (GB)
Title: Tower scaffold
Inventor: FEARN SIMON ANDREW
IPC: E04G1/15
Filed: 1997-12-19
Abstract: A tower scaffold 1 of square or rectangular horizontal section comprising one or more tower elements 10,20,30. The tower elements preferably comprise a pair of support members 51,61 generally of U- or H-form. The central element of the support member constitutes the bracing member. The first support member 51 has an upstanding lug (58, fig 2) at its centre. The second support member has a socket (68,fig 2) which receives said lug. Said second member is formed with an integral, vertical ladder section (69, fig 2). Adjustable and lockable wheels or castors 72 are fitted to the lower ends of posts 71. A generally triangular temporary platform (110, fig 6) may be used to facilitate construction.
Patent GB-2325404-A (GB)
Title: Support device for a pole
Inventor: TSAPPI PHILIP
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 1998-02-23
Abstract: A device for supporting a pole eg of an umbrella or rotary clothes line in a container 3 such as a plant pot comprises an open topped tube secured to a flat plate 2 locatable within the container, and a second flat plate 5 locatable outside the container. The two plates are secured by fasteners 6 so that the base of the container is trapped between them. In another embodiment (Figs 4-6) the lower plate has an upstanding cylindrical part (28) passing through the container and engages by interference or screw thread fitting within the bottom end of the tube, which is open. Extension arms 9 may be provided for extra stability. The tube may contain deformable elements or have a stepped structure to accommodate poles of different sizes.
Patent GB-2320063-A (GB)
Title: Fuel staging system for gas turbine engine
Inventor: DYER GERALD P
IPC: F23R3/28
Filed: 1994-12-09
Abstract: Fuel from a metering unit 12, is supplied to a sequencing valve 28, via a minimum pressure valve 16, the sequencing valve 28 having an axially-movable valve member 30 with an axial passageway 60, the member being controlled by the differential pressure across a flange 46, determined by a flapper system 38, driven by a double-acting torque motor 40. A valve member position transducer 48 transmits signals to an electronic engine control unit 50, and the sequencing valve controls fuel supply to main and pilot burner nozzles 102, 82, 86, via manifolds 58, 80, 84. When shut off valves 98 are closed, fuel is supplied to the pilot nozzles via the manifold 58, which thus is always primed with fuel to avoid fuel flow interruption during sequencing. The sequencing valve 28 may be controlled to sequentially supply fuel initially to the first pilot nozzles 82 only, then to both pilot nozzles 82, 86 and then to all the nozzles 82, 86, 102.
Patent GB-2335298-A (GB)
Title: Disposable display system
Inventor: BURGESS NEIL GORDON
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 1998-03-10
Abstract: A disposable display system comprises modular flat-packed self-assembly columns and display panels which when erected and secured by means of a series of interlocking sliders, form a single usable display unit. The columns (10) are of hexagonal cross-section and are made up of triangular sections(13, figure 3) held together by the sliders (11, figure 5). A plurality of units may be interlocked to form a larger display arrangement.
Patent GB-2335360-A (GB)
Title: Orthopaedic reduction loop
Inventor: BOWKETT GRAHAM JAMES
IPC: A61H1/02
Filed: 1998-03-19
Abstract: An orthopaedic reduction loop comprises one length of nylon rope 10. The end of the nylon rope is a padded loop 11. The rope is wound around a steel spindle 2. of a reel which is located on the wall of the hospital treatment room the nylon rope 10, is wound off to the length required and a stop bolt 7. is screwed through the steel arm 9. into the steel side brackets 5. of the reel to stop the reel turning when the reduction commences. The Doctor puts the loop 11. around the limb which is to be reduced and proceeds to pull on the limb until it is reduced relocated back into the correct position required for the limb to operate correctly.
Patent GB-2326323-A (GB)
Title: Reel seat for fishing rod with rod protecting insert.
Inventor: OHMURA RYUICHI
IPC: A01K87/06
Filed: 1998-06-10
Abstract: A reel seat of the type comprising a threaded rotatable hood portion 59 is provided with a rod protecting insert 43. This insert prevents damage to the body of the rod 51 opposite a reel foot seating 51a when the hood portion is rotated to lock the reel foot against the seating. The insert is located inside the hood portion and may take the form of either a partial annulus 43 or a substantially complete annulus (Fig. 5). If the rod protecting insert is in the form of a partial annulus a separate reel foot protecting insert 41 may be provided. If the rod protecting insert is a substantially complete annulus a reel foot protecting insert may be formed therein (75a, Fig. 5). The inserts are preferably constructed from a low friction synthetic resin.
Patent GB-2327706-A (GB)
Title: Hinge mechanism for openable windows and like panels
Inventor: DOLMAN TERENCE JAMES
IPC: E05D15/44
Filed: 1998-07-23
Abstract: In a stay-hinge for a window or the like, e.g. of the type with scissor links 14,16, a slider 18 connecting the end of a link 14 to the frame-mounted guide rail 10 is selectively locked in position by a rotatable locking means 40 comprising an element 54 adapted to engage with a locking formation 74 on the rail 30, the element and formation being so formed that when they are in approximate registration their engagement as the locking means 40 is rotated causes the slider to move a short distance along the rail as necessary to produce exact registration for locking. A spring 70 urges a component 42 bearing the element 54 upwards into the release position but on rotation of the component camming wings 62,64 engage under flanges 26 of the rail to lower the component while at the same time the element 54 cams the slider along the rail as it engages the edge of slot 74.
Patent GB-2324348-A (GB)
Title: Protective caps for bolts with nuts
Inventor: NAGENDRAN A L C NADARAJAH
IPC: F16B37/14
Filed: 1997-02-06
Abstract: The present inventor is directed to a protective device for a nut and bolt assembly which assembly is used to secure two or more parts together. The invention is a tubular shaft member (38) to protect the bolt and a tubular shaft (44, 46) or hemispherical body to cover the nut or to cover the tubular shaft and nut together (40). The tubular shaft (38) is either an independent unit or is integrally connected to the hemispherical body. In more embodiments, a connector unit is used. Grease or other protective agent is introduced into assembly to prevent rust and deterioration. Additional embodiments have a one-way valve in the cap, an expandible shaft portion like a bellows in the tubular shaft member, or annular grooves on the inside surface of the tubular shaft member.
Patent GB-2331211-A (GB)
Title: Data transfer in a digital mobile communications system
Inventor: HAEMAELAEINEN JARI
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 1998-08-18
Abstract: Data is handled in certain layers according to certain protocols and in a certain one of said layers data is transferred over a physical radio channel in radio blocks. For the transfer of said certain layer a payload comprising check bits connected with the performing of the transfer and transfer bits available for the transfer of the data is formed in the radio block. Each radio block is channel coded using a certain coding method and the size of said payload is dependent on the coding method. In the transfer bits of a radio block to be coded, data is in a first part of the transfer bits and fill bits are in a second part so that said first part of transfer bits comprises a number of bits divisible by eight. GSM standard specification 03.64 is followed, except for said fill bits. User data flow is brought into octet form on all protocol levels, to simplify transfer.
Patent GB-2349636-A (GB)
Title: Resealable can
Inventor: KULLBERG WILHELM
IPC: B65D17/32
Filed: 1998-09-17
Abstract: A resealable can, eg for beverages, comprises a can end having an outer flange 14, a plane or frustoconical panel 15 attached to the flange 14, a frustoconical neck 16 which is attached to panel 15 and has a pouring opening defined by a folded hem 18, and a frustoconical cap 22 adapted to fit over the neck 16, the cap having at least two flanges 20 which when the cap is twisted for closing engage with at least two cooperating flanges 17 provided on the neck 16. A tamper indicating means may comprise a flange at the lower edge of the cap skirt which engages with, and is deformed by, a projection on the can when the cap is twisted for opening. The pouring opening may be closed by a seal 21 comprising plastic and aluminium foil layers.
Patent GB-2344313-A (GB)
Title: Plastic file for storing medical records
Inventor: HEDLEY EDWARD
IPC: B42F7/02
Filed: 1998-10-03
Abstract: The file comprises a transparent plastic (eg polypropylene) cover 12,14 including a rear pocket 20 and a removable insert sheet 28. The pocket is formed by folding over the end of the rear cover portion 12 and engaging tabs 24 in slits (27,Fig2) to retain the pocket in position. The insert sheet 28 (eg of coloured polypropylene) may be attached to the spine 16 of the file by means of tabs 30 engaging slits 32 in the sheet. Removal of the insert sheet is facilitated by frangible strips (34,35,Fig 4). The insert sheet may be written on or carry adhesive labels. The cover may be ribbed to facilitate handling.
Patent GB-2327595-A (GB)
Title: Multi-layered barrier glove
Inventor: WALKER PHILIP E
IPC: A41D31/00
Filed: 1997-05-19
Abstract: A multi-layered barrier glove having high tactility and dexterity characteristics includes an outer shell fabricated from relatively flexible and durable material, and a barrier insert disposed underneath the shell and fabricated from gas permeable, liquid impermeable material. An inner layer or insert may further be provided for adding comfort to the wearer. Specifically, the outer shell is a knit glove made out of aramid fibers for providing durability, cut resistance, and fire resistance identified by non-melt and non-flammable properties. The barrier insert is fabricated from porous polytetrafluoroethylene ("PTFE") that is shaped to fit inside the outer shell. The barrier insert provides the user with the barrier protection to protect the user's skin, while still maintaining the breathability.
Patent GB-2344779-A (GB)
Title: Drilling apparatus with stepped drill bit
Inventor: GASCOYNE BRIAN
IPC: B23B51/00
Filed: 1998-12-16
Abstract: A circular saw blade is inserted into a base support 28 and is secured in position using a clamp 20. A step cutter 12 is rotated and lowered to engage with the original bore of the circular saw blade. The step cutter 12 has a number of helical ridges located about its periphery. The helical ridges protrude in a stepped configuration lengthwise to provide the different diameters of the cutting action. In dependence upon the extent of lowering of the cutter 12, the diameter of a hole cut in the saw blade is increased in a stepwise configuration.
Patent GB-984279-A (GB)
Abstract: 984, 279. Calculating apparatus; counting apparatus. ORIGINAL-ODHNER A.B. April 6, 1961 [April 6, 1960; June 21, 1960], No. 12448/61. Headings G4B and G4D. In a register for an adding machine or the like, stop latches 3 and a bail structure 13 are pivotally mounted on a common shaft 4, the bail structure comprising a second shaft 12 for the register wheels 2, the transfer means, and register alignment means, whereby these elements maintain the same positions relative to each other and to the stop latches during engagement and disengagement with the rack members. The racks 1 are urged to the right by tension springs (not shown) under control of setting members, and are returned during an operation cycle by motordriven hook means engaging studs 16. Cams 27 at the sides rock the bail structure 13 to engage and disengage the register wheels 2 with the teeth of the racks, and to operate alignment means 21 to lock the wheels when disengaged from the racks. The racks are normally arrested in zero position by abutments 7 on stop latches 3, but when a transfer occurs a tooth 6 on the register wheel 2 actuates a pawl 5 of the next denomination, rocking it out of engagement with the stop latch 3, which is spring-urged to a position allowing its associated rack to move a further step (below zero). Clearing is effected by rotating a clearing bar 19 clockwise by crank 20. This turns the latches 3 so that abutments 7 move back the racks if transfer has taken place, allowing the pawls 5 to re-engage the latches. "Fugitive one" mechanism. On transfer from the highest order wheel a pawl 5 operates a credit pawl 8 which is connected over a credit balance bail 9 to a similar credit pawl 10 for a credit balance rack. This is disposed before, and is connected to, the first order rack so that both racks move a step below zero for entry of the "fugitive one". The first wheel-the credit wheel-upon turning one step, operates a balance latch causing actuation of the printing mechanism.
Patent GB-2334021-A (GB)
Title: Luggage having a reinforcing frame
Inventor: SHIN-FU EIKEN LIN
IPC: A45C13/03
Filed: 1999-02-10
Abstract: Luggage such as a combined garment bag and travel case of the type having compartments which may be folded over one another has a rigid reinforcing frame 42 of generally rectangular configuration, a butt joint being formed between end portions of the frame member 42 by pins or nails 150 embedded in the end portions. Preferably the frame is of extruded plastics material and comprises opposed flat panels separated by longitudinal cellular passages in which the pins 150 are frictionally engaged.
Patent GB-2334513-A (GB)
Title: Modular casket
Inventor: ENNEKING JOHN R
IPC: B65D5/68
Filed: 1999-02-23
Abstract: A casket (10) includes a cardboard inner box (12) having a bottom, two opposed sides and two opposed ends and a cardboard outer wrap (14) having an outer directed side (23, 25) with a finish different from a finish of the cardboard material inner box. The outer wrap has a bottom (82) located below the bottom of the inner box. Side and end walls (88, 90, 92, 95) of the outer wrap extend from the bottom of the outer wrap, up and over outer surfaces of the side and end walls of the inner box and then down and over inner surfaces of the side and end walls of the inner box. An inner tray (16) and a lid (18,19) for covering all or part of the casket (10) are also provided. The inner box (12) and the outer wrap (14) are formed from respective folded blanks having panels to define a base, outer side and end panels, and inner side and end panels folded inwardly from the outer panels, the blanks being held erect by tabs cooperating with slots.
Patent GB-2338508-A (GB)
Title: Clip
Inventor: TOEREFORS H KAN
IPC: F16B2/24
Filed: 1999-06-15
Abstract: A resilient U- or V-shaped clip has tangs 7, 8 cut from the edges of each leg 2, 3 so as to define recesses 5, 6. The clip may be flexed to engage an object 9, and released to secure it. The tangs may be bent inwards, or downwards from the apex.
Patent GB-2351657-A (GB)
Title: Bath having concealed taps
Inventor: PETERSEN EYSAAC GYE
IPC: E03C1/04
Filed: 1999-07-09
Abstract: A bath has an opening to allow two water taps <B>H</B> and <B>C</B> to be concealed therein. To allow their simultaneous movement taps <B>H</B> and <B>C</B> are joined together by a short bar <B>A.</B> The short bar <B>A</B> is in turn attached to a suitable mechanism (in this example a knee-joint mechanism). The mechanism is in turn attached to a support bar <B>B.</B> The support bar <B>B</B> is then secured underneath the brim of the bath using bolts <B>X</B> and <B>Z</B> or other suitable means. When not in use taps <B>H</B> and <B>C</B> are tucked under the brim of the bath and concealed by shutting a lid on which bath user can comfortably rest their head as they relax in the bath.