baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2362416-A (GB)
Title: Building aperture flood barrier
Inventor: DIXON STEPHEN PETER
IPC: E06B9/00
Filed: 2000-05-17
Abstract: A flood protection device for doors and air bricks has a base frame screwed into the wall around the aperture to be protected, either the sides and bottom of a doorway or all four sides of an air brick, figure 1, and sealed with mastic. A sheet of non-corroding material forming the barrier, figure 2, is secured to the base frame by means of stainless steel bolts with a neoprene seal between. In an alternative embodiment, when used with an aperture reveal, the base frame is L-shaped (figure 3) although the barrier is mounted face-to-face as in the first embodiment.
Patent GB-2354094-A (GB)
Title: Programmed media reproduction using communication network
Inventor: TERADA KOSEI
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2000-05-17
Abstract: Client is connected to a selected program serving site via a communication network. The program serving site includes a database storing plural types of contents having various different characters and can supply a program file defining a reproducing sequence of a plurality of contents including those of different characters. The client includes a plurality of types of reproduction engines which are capable of reproducing the contents of the respective characters. The client receives a program file from the program serving site and also receives, from the database of the site, contents specified by the received program file. The individual contents in a reproducing sequence defined by the program file are reproduced by use of any one of the reproduction engines corresponding to the type of each content to be reproduced. The program progression can be fast-forwarded or fast-reversed by fast-forwarding or fast-rewinding a currently-reproduced content. Contents meeting a search condition specified by the client are searched for and retrieved from the program serving site, and a new program file including the retrieved contents is created. The client can edit the program file, display information pertaining to the currently-reproduced content and select and purchase any desired content.
Patent GB-2352789-A (GB)
Title: Captive nut assembly
Inventor: ESPOSITO GIOVANNI
IPC: F16B37/04
Filed: 2000-06-19
Abstract: A body is provided with a hexagon nut (6) seated in a similarly shaped recess in a boss (14) having an end face (15) with two lugs (16, 18). The nut (6) is inserted into the recess and the lugs (16, 18) are deformed radially inwardly, e.g. by axial movement of a tool such as a punch (22 - see figure 4).
Patent GB-2365378-A (GB)
Title: A method of making a composite panel
Inventor: CLARKE NICK
IPC: E06B3/86
Filed: 2000-08-02
Abstract: A method of making a composite panel, the method comprising the steps of forming a cellular core 10 to the desired shape and size, fitting a sleeve of fibre reinforcement 11 over the core 10, placing the sleeved core 10 into a moulding cavity 16 and injecting plastics material into the mould 12 over the sleeved core 10 to form a surface layer. Also claimed is a composite panel comprising a core 10 formed of a cellular material, the core 10 being surrounded by a surface layer comprising a set resin bonded to the core 10 through a sleeve of fibrous reinforcement 11, the surface layer extending over the entire surface of the panel.
Patent GB-2356255-A (GB)
Title: Leak detection
Inventor: HARRIS CHARLES GERRARD
IPC: G01M3/24
Filed: 2000-09-01
Abstract: Leak detection involving carrying out a number of measurements and combining the results of those measurements. The results are analysed and the most probable diagnosis is determined from a known set of possible diagnoses. The analysis may include processing of an acoustic signal in parallel using a bank of filters.
Patent GB-2353385-A (GB)
Title: Remotely controlled door lock system and method
Inventor: SCHAFER DAVID C
IPC: E05B47/02
Filed: 1999-04-16
Abstract: A remote door lock system (10) including a radio frequency transmitter (12) for transmitting a coded sequence (14), a battery-powered controller (16) including a radio frequency receiver (20) recepted to the coded sequence, and a lock mechanism (22) including actuator (24) and a bolt (26) coupled to the actuator. The controller decodes the coded sequence during an awake mode and develops an actuator signal if the coded sequence is proper. The controller has a sleep mode that alternates with the wake mode to reduce the overall power consumption. The actuator of the lock (10) mechanism is responsive to the actuator signal, and is operative to assert a force on the bolt to lock or unlock the door (34). The controller preferably includes a low power LED driver circuit (112) including a pulse generator powering a flyback convener to control the output of the LED.
Patent GB-2368560-A (GB)
Title: Vessel and apparatus for clearing seabed mines
Inventor: HICKEY CHRISTOPHER DANIEL DOWL
IPC: B63G7/02
Filed: 2000-11-02
Abstract: A vessel 32 has means at its bow to direct a water flow ahead of the vessel downwardly towards the seabed in front of and to either side of the path of the vessel to displace material from the seabed including any weapon system or obstacles on or buried in the seabed away from the path of the vessel. The means may comprise a duct of rectangular cross-section having an upright portion 40 with a water inlet 41 at its upper end, an arcuate portion 41 sweeping forwardly of the vessel and an outlet 43 facing forwardly and downwardly from the vessel. Impeller means 46 may be provided in the inlet of the duct to draw water into the duct. The duct means may be mounted on a boom 30 which extends forwardly of the vessel and may be lowered or raised by a hoist 33 on the bow of the vessel.
Patent GB-2357106-A (GB)
Title: Hollow tie assembly for switch rodding
Inventor: VAE NORTRAK NORTH AMERICA INC
IPC: E01B7/22
Filed: 2000-11-10
Abstract: The assembly serves the function of a tie, houses and protects throw rods 20, lock rods 16 and detector rods 18, and does not interfere with mechanical tampers. The rodding is housed within two elongated and spaced channels 14 which are held in predetermined spaced relationship. Switch plates 44-50 straddle flanges 40 of each channel and the moveable rails or points are mounted on them. Rod adapters 64,66 and switch clip provide a sliding connection to the moveable rails or points. The rods 16-20 are made of insulating material and the switch plates and associated components include insulation to avoid cross conduction between the rails.
Patent GB-2368415-A (GB)
Title: Improved memory system apparatus and method
Inventor: WU FRANK Y
IPC: G11C8/04
Filed: 1999-07-20
Abstract: A memory system and a manner of operating the memory system are provided. The memory system includes several arrays (Refs. 305 and 310) arranged in groups of columns having a column address, and rows having a row address. Operating the system involves storing blocks of data in the arrays in a way that provides contiguous logical addresses for the blocks of data. A block of data is stored in a row of a group of columns in an array. The row address is incremented and the process repeated until a row limit is reached (Ref 365). Next, the process is repeated with another array until blocks of data have been stored in all rows of a corresponding group of columns in the array. The column address is incremented and the row address reset, and the process repeated until a column limit is reached.
Patent GB-2372136-A (GB)
Title: Random coloured light production
Inventor: DYETT EDWARD
IPC: F21V9/40
Filed: 2001-02-13
Abstract: Electronic circuitry (Figs 3, 4, 5, 6) is used to randomly and independently change the intensity of red, green, and blue light sources to create all the colours of the spectrum. The light sources can be incandescent or halogen lamps covered with filters, or red, green and blue light emitting diodes. The random voltages may be derived digitally or from electronic noise circuits, and may vary slowly or quickly. An embodiment of the invention is a glass globe 2, containing minute bubbles or filagree of small white particles in order to mix the light, placed on a stand 1 which houses a group of LEDs that emit red, green and blue light. Enclosure 3 carries the electronic circuitry for generating the random voltages. Alternatively, a glass cylinder or vase can be used instead of the globe and filled with glass marbles to create a similar effect. If buildings are to be illuminated, a triac or tyristor interface circuit would be required (Fig 6) to drive the lamps, and stepper motors could connected to the random voltage generators to move the lamps in a random manner.
Patent GB-2364893-A (GB)
Title: Electric knife with pivoting handle
Inventor: NG WILLIE SIU WAI
IPC: B26B7/00
Filed: 2001-02-16
Abstract: The body 100 is rotatable relative to the handle 200 by at least 90 degrees, between positions where blades 300 are parallel to the handle 200 and a position where the cutting edges 300 are perpendicular to the handle 200. Locking members 114, 216 associated with the body 100 and collar 212 respectively engage to lock the handle 200 in various positions. The pair of parallel blades 300 are releasably secured in slidable mounts (240 figure 1). A motor (230 figure 1) in the body 100 causes the blades 300 to slide simultaneously in opposite directions in a reciprocating manner. The locking member 216 is spring loaded and engages with the semi-circular locking member 114 by a latch action.
Patent GB-2377681-A (GB)
Title: Flag pole for releasable attachment to a vehicle window
Inventor: MOORE ALAN RAYMOND
IPC: B60R11/00
Filed: 2001-07-18
Abstract: A flag pole (12) for attachment to a vehicle window comprises an attachment means (14) in the form of jaws that embrace the edge portion of the window glass and are adapted to be clamped between the window glass and the window frame. The flag pole is disposed at an acute angle to the attachment means and consists of a grip portion (20) and a thinner portion (18) for holding a flag. The flag comprises a tubular sleeve adapted to pass over the end of the thinner portion and is held in place at the bottom end of the portion by a flange (16), and at the top end by a removable clip (36). Further securement of the flag is achieved by using barbed teeth (38). The flag pole may be used by sports fans to show their allegiance to a club as it is readily removable to take in to a game.
Patent GB-2361959-A (GB)
Title: Lock mechanism with rollers
Inventor: VINEY BERNARD JOHN
IPC: E05B47/06
Filed: 1997-09-15
Abstract: Rollers 108, 110 serve to enable dead bolt 104 to move easily out of engagement with bolt member 54 when the dead bolt is released by release mechanism 14. Both rollers rotate about axes 113, 116 which are perpendicular both to the direction of movement of the dead bolt and of the bolt member. A roller 90 may also be provided on the bolt member so that the rolling surface of roller 90 contacts the surface of roller 110 when the dead bolt is in the engaged position and hence facilitates the movement of the dead bolt.
Patent GB-2367545-A (GB)
Title: Suction system
Inventor: ZLOTOS MICHAEL
IPC: B65G53/24
Filed: 2001-08-07
Abstract: An apparatus for conveying loose material in which a conveying gas may be charged to the loose material comprises a conveyor tube 4 downstream of a suction conveyor, whereby vacuum or reduced pressure in the tube is determined by a pressure measuring unit 7, which generates an appropriate signal. A valve 9 is incorporated into a device 3 for supplying the conveying gas to the suction conveyor, the opening of the valve being controlled by a regulating unit 8 in response to the signal. The valve may be pneumatically or electrically actuable. Preferably, the suction conveyor is provided with a telescopic suction pipe or a suction box with which the device for supplying the conveying gas communicates. Whenever the pressure in the apparatus deviates from a prescribed range, an alarm signal may be produced to indicate an inadequate state of loading in the tube.
Patent GB-2382517-A (GB)
Title: Support for a furniture platform
Inventor: DEVEY PAUL
IPC: A47B57/26
Filed: 2001-10-22
Abstract: A furniture platform, eg the table top or shelf element of a multi deck computer table, is supported on uprights (16) by way of a sleeve (22) having a shank 21 with inwardly compressible parts 25 spaced by slots 26 and which have sloping cam surfaces 28. Ring 38 has four inwardly directed protrusions (36 Fig 5) which pass into the slots and engage with the cams by rotating the ring whereby to clamp the shank on the upright. The platform surrounds the sleeve and is clamped between upper ring 84, which engages threads 82, and flange 81 on the sleeve. The platform may alternatively be clamped between the lower side of flange 81 and the upper side of ring 38 with optional spacing washers (60) to accommodate different platform thicknesses. In this case no thread 82 or ring 84 is needed.
Patent GB-2366875-A (GB)
Title: Stereo slide viewer
Inventor: INABA MINORU
IPC: G02B27/22
Filed: 1999-11-26
Abstract: A stereo slide viewer comprises right and left eyepieces (23L, 23R) and a slide mount holder unit (22) for mounting a stereo slide mount, having two film holders slideably engaged therewith and for holding two pieces of film. A film pitch-adjusting device (27) is provided at an intermediate position between the right and left eyepieces, but outside the visual fields of these eyepieces. The device acts on the inner ends of each film holder so as to slide these ends outwards and thereby adjusting the gap between the two film holders.
Patent GB-2370242-A (GB)
Title: Autoclave / steam digester with internal auger / worm screw to breakup, sterilize and compact waste material
Inventor: HODGINS GERRY
IPC: B01J19/20
Filed: 2001-12-10
Abstract: A waste sterilization and size reduction apparatus comprises a sealable pressurisable treatment vessel 2 with an internally mounted auger or worm screw 5, an entry port 3, an exit port 4 and a plurality of high temperature steam entry ports. Steam, heat, pressure and agitation by the auger 5 cause the breakup, sterilization and compaction of waste material processed within the vessel 2. Also disclosed is an associated method comprising introduction of waste material through an entry port 5 of a sealable vessel 2 which is then sealed, the creation of vacuum, the introduction of steam, and agitation of the waste in a forward and reverse direction by the auger, with internal temperature maintained above 120{C. The screw tread diameter of the auger may equate substantially to the internal diameter of the vessel 2. The apparatus may be suitable for the processing of municipal waste. The waste may be processed for a period of around 40 minutes.
Patent GB-2374921-A (GB)
Title: A system for heating and ventilating a building
Inventor: STEPHENS DAVID HUW
IPC: F24F7/003
Filed: 2002-01-09
Abstract: A system for heating and ventilating a building comprising a heat pump consisting a compressor 9, at least one heat exchanger, a means for exhausting air from the building, at least one fan, a fresh air supply, a means for cooling the exhausted air and a controller. Preferably the system includes thermally insulated window shutters 21, 26. The heat pump construction may be contained with in an air tight casing 1, including an extractor fan 6 for removing the buildings internal circulating air via a spigot 2, and then passing this circulating air over an evaporator 8 to cool the air below that of the external air, before exhausting it to the external atmosphere via a spigot 4. The refrigerant vapour produced from the evaporator 8 is pumped by the compressor to a first condenser 10 used primarily for warming the incoming fresh air, induced by a fan 11 via a spigot 5. The external fresh air is preferably cleaned via a filter 12 and optionally dehumidified by a second evaporator 13 before being reheated by the first condenser and finally distributed into the building via spigots 3. Furthermore, a reversing valve may be used to change the function of the condenser 10 so that it becomes an evaporator, cooling the fresh air supply, and the evaporator coil 8 acts as a condenser to dissipate the heat extracted by the condenser 10. Periodically the refrigerant fluid flow through the evaporator 8 may be reversed so that it is continually defrosted. An additional condenser 14 may be included for heating tap water or a fluid for the purpose of transferring heat to a heat store. Alternatively, the cooled exhausted air may be used to cool a food storage area.
Patent GB-2388483-A (GB)
Title: Suppression of audible transients when an audio amplifier is enabled from standby
Inventor: FRITH PETER JOHN
IPC: H03F3/181
Filed: 2002-05-10
Abstract: When an audio amplifier is switched from standby mode to active amplifying mode an objectionable audible transient "thump" may be produced due to the difference in quiescent DC voltage output voltage in the two modes. To counteract this problem, an extra biasing resistor R6 is switched 304 into the output circuit in standby mode. By voltage division with the feedback resistors R1 and R2, the extra resistor R6 maintains the output node quiescent voltage at the same potential as when the amplifier 120 is enabled. The circuit is especially useful where split power supplies are not available. The amplifier may be disabled by use of an output switch S1 or by switching the amplifier output stage into a high-impedance state.
Patent GB-2389314-A (GB)
Title: An eyewash container with a tab pull seal
Inventor: SKUBALA STEVE
IPC: A61H35/02
Filed: 2002-06-05
Abstract: An eyewash container 1, comprises an oval lip opening 2, which can hold liquid when sealed with a tab pull 4 seal 3. The opening 2 may be large enough to cover a human eye, and the container 1 may be made from a clear plastic so that debris can be seen in the liquid after use.
Patent GB-2380693-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for controlling an engine operating over a range of operating conditions.
Inventor: HEPBURN JEFFREY SCOTT
IPC: F02D41/14
Filed: 2002-06-11
Abstract: A method and system for controlling an engine operating over a range of operating conditions, with differing air-fuel mixtures, the engine producing exhaust gas which is directed through an exhaust treatment system which includes an emission control device 34 and a sensor 40 that generates an output signal indicative of the concentration of a selected exhaust gas component in the exhaust gas exiting the emission control device, the method comprising; determining a first value representative of an instantaneous concentration of the selected component within the engine exhaust gas during a lean operating condition, determining a second value representative of the instantaneous concentration of the selected component exiting the emission control device based on the output of the sensor and, selecting an engine operating condition as a function of the first and second values. The first value my be a function of the engine speed and/or the engine load. During a lean operation, the efficiency of the emission control device may be instantaneously determined and the lean operating condition terminated when the efficiency value falls below a threshold value. A de-sulfating operating condition may be performed, and if the efficiency value does not rise after a predetermined number of such operations then a value for device deterioration may be determined.
Patent GB-2389783-A (GB)
Title: Tuft
Inventor: WHALEY JONATHON NICHOLAS
IPC: A47C31/02
Filed: 2002-06-21
Abstract: A tuft assembly for fastening to upholstery comprises a tuft element (10) and an elongate attachment device (28) integrally comprising first (24) and second (26) loop means, the tuft element (10) being attached to the first loop means (24) and a retaining link (18) being attachable, in use, to the second loop means (26). The first loop means (24) and the second loop means (26) are disposed relative to one another in the attachment device (28) such that, in use, the orientation of the attachment device (28) is restricted. This minimises the amount of slack in the tuft assembly when fitted to upholstery.
Patent GB-2386481-A (GB)
Title: PCB connector with redundant contacts
Inventor: KORSUNSKY IOSIF
IPC: H01R12/72
Filed: 2002-07-09
Abstract: An electrical connector 1 having an insulating housing 10 and a plurality of contacts 12 arranged in pairs so that each pair electrically connects one contact pad 38 on a mother PCB 40 to a contact pad 30 on a daughter PCB 32.
Patent GB-2382181-A (GB)
Title: Multi-thread execution method
Inventor: OHSAWA TAKU
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 2002-07-18
Abstract: A multi-thread execution method where an incompletely processed thread (th1) is terminated and merged into another thread (th2) so that another thread (th3) can fork a thread to be processed (th4) by the processing resource that was previously processing the incompletely processed terminated thread (PE1).
Patent GB-2381615-A (GB)
Title: System and method for facilitating image retrieval
Inventor: BEEMAN EDWARD S
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-08-15
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and method for facilitating image retrieval. The system comprises means for querying a user as to attributes of an image the user wishes to retrieve (312), means for receiving user responses (312), and means for presenting images to the user based upon the user responses (312). The user may be prompted to identify at least one image attribute which may then be stored as image metadata. The step of querying a user may comprise posing a series of questions to the user wherein at least one of the successive questions depends upon the user response given to a previous question.
Patent GB-2392443-A (GB)
Title: Protected amino acid derivatives for the treatment of alzheimer's disease
Inventor: WILLEMS HENRIETTE
IPC: C07C271/22
Filed: 2002-08-30
Abstract: Compounds having therapeutic use are of formula (I) <EMI ID=1.1 HE=48 WI=92 LX=776 LY=623 TI=CF> <PC>wherein R<1> is C1-8 alkyl, C2-8 alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, heterocycloalkyl, heterocycloalkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl or polycyclyl, any of which is optionally substituted with R; R<2> is H, C1-8 alkyl, C2-8 alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, heterocycloalkyl, heterocycloalkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl or polycyclyl, any of which is optionally substituted with R; R<3> is H, R, or, C1-8 alkyl or C1-8 alkenyl substituted with R; R is the same or different in each occurrence and is C1-8 alkyl, C2-8 alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, heterocycloalkyl, heterocycloalkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl or polycyclyl; X is optionally present and is O or S; Y is C1-8 alkyl or C2-8 alkenyl; Z is optionally present and is O, S, -C(O)-, -C(O)O-, -N(R<4>)C(O)-, -N(R<4>)C(O)O- or -C(O)N(R<4>)-; and R<4> is H or C1-8 alkyl; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. R<1>-X may be 9H-fluorenylmethoxy. Particular compounds include Fmoc-N-trityl-succinamic acid and Fmoc-glutamine-N-trityl. These compounds may be used in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease.
Patent GB-2392848-A (GB)
Title: Football fit gym class
Inventor: JAMES CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A63B22/00
Filed: 2002-09-14
Abstract: Football fit is the complete football workout for people who like to play football and keep fit at the same time. It is a specific football workout using real footballs being passed, controlled, headed and run with, delivered by a qualified football coach and not a fitness coach. This means that you can keep fit and improve your football skills at the same time.