baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2290479-A (GB)
Title: Medical appliance for intermittent compression treatment
Inventor: GARDNER ARTHUR MICHAEL NEWSAM
IPC: A61H23/04
Filed: 1993-12-23
Abstract: A medical appliance for intermittent compressive excitation of body tissue in the region of a proximal joint (10). The appliance incorporates a sleeve or wrap (14) of an involved joint (10) including distal and proximal limb structure adjacent to the joint. The sleeve (14) has certain features of relative flexibility and retains an inflatable bag (15) neat the joint (10). A relatively non-stretch circumferential tie (18) surrounds the sleeve and is, at least in part, in register with the retained flexible bag (15). Means (19, 21) are provided for rapid transient inflation of the bag followed by relaxation of a period of at least 15 secondes prior to initiation of the next such pulsed inflation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2312114-A (GB)
Title: Controlling pixel rate in a scanned image recording device
Inventor: COOK PAUL CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H04N1/401
Filed: 1996-04-09
Abstract: Means for controlling an image recording device having a modulated laser light beam which is sub-scanned in adjacent swathes across a photosensitive medium, preferably by an acousto-optic 'chirp' deflector, comprises start and finish detectors 14, 16 and means for controlling the rate of supply of picture element data so that the the final picture element in each sub-scan is written a predetermined time before the end of sub-scan detected by finish detector 16. Preferably, the sub-scan is initiated by an enable signal to ramp generator 26, and the detection of the beam at the start detector 14 is compared with a start reference pulse to generate a feedback signal for the ramp generator to bring the detection pulse into coincidence with the reference pulse. Similarly, the finish detection signal is compared with a finish reference pulse for control of the pixel clock. The control permits accurate abutting of adjacent swathes. Also described (Figure 4) is the control of the intensity of the laser light during scanning according to the output of a look-up table. This enables correction for intensity variations across the width of the sub-scan.
Patent GB-2308879-A (GB)
Title: A manipulator with six degrees of freedom
Inventor: KIM JEONG-TAE
IPC: B25J9/10
Filed: 1996-12-30
Abstract: A manipulator having six degrees of freedom includes a moving plate 54 having a handle (52, Figure 3), a fixed plate (58), mounted on a base plate 56, three frames 62, each pivotally mounted on a respective one of three substantially equally spaced protruding portions 61 via a tangentially oriented pin 63 and each carrying two gear assemblies 76, encoders 78, and driving motors 80, and racks 68 interconnecting the gear assemblies with universal joints 64. Movement of the handle 52 is sensed by the encoders and signals are passed to an ECU e.g. for control of a simulator, virtual reality computer game, or a movement reproducing device. Signals also pass from the ECU to the motors 80 to provide "force feedback".
Patent GB-968080-A (GB)
IPC: D04B9/28
Abstract: 968,080. Knitting-machines. F. VATTER. Dec. 14, 1960, No. 43095/60. Drawings to Specification. Heading D1C. A double cylinder machine which produces stockings from "grey" yarns capable of selective dyeing during a subsequent dyeing process is provided with an auxiliary pattern chain additional to the main control drum or chain which is periodically advanced to control one or more of the yarn feeders such that after a number of stockings have been produced from the "grey" yarns a specimen stocking is knitted which includes one or more coloured yarns thereby enabling the pattern to be checked.
Patent GB-2322802-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and device for the removal of skin tags
Inventor: GAFFNEY JOHN JOSEPH
IPC: A61B17/12
Filed: 1997-03-05
Abstract: Apparatus for applying an elastic band 17 to a skin tag comprises a first hollow shaft 2 for supporting the band 17 at one end 3, a second hollow shaft 5 in which the first shaft 2 reciprocates, spring means 11 for biasing the first shaft 2 towards and through one end of the second shaft, and means for restricting the movement of the first shaft 2 through the end of the second shaft 5 so that the first shaft projects to a limited extent through the end of the second shaft, whereby when the end of the first hollow shaft is pressed against the skin over a tag, the spring means 11 is compressed allowing the first shaft to reciprocate inside the second shaft such that the end of the second shaft pushes the band off the end of the first shaft. The device may include a light source 9. A separate collar for mounting the elastic band is also claimed.
Patent GB-2323955-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring a transport system
Inventor: ERRINGTON SIMON
IPC: B61L25/08
Filed: 1997-04-03
Abstract: A transport system eg. a railway system may be represented schematically by a mimic diagram 1. To monitor the system, it has been conventional practice to wire up the diagram to processing circuitry. However, this method is time-consuming and may interfere with existing circuitry and wiring. The invention provides a method of monitoring a transport system comprising generating a visual image of the diagram by means of camera 6, and inputting the image to image recognition means 7 arranged to derive information from elements of the image. The method of the invention enables the railway system to be monitored remotely from the mimic diagram, without the necessity for physical connection.
Patent GB-2312784-A (GB)
Title: Dissipating heat from an electronic device package
Inventor: AHN SEONG-ICK
IPC: H01L23/40
Filed: 1997-04-30
Abstract: A device for dissipating heat generated from an electronic device package such as a microprocessor 51 spaced apart from an upper face of a printed circuit board 50, comprises a heat sink 30 having a base 31 in contact with an upper face of said electronic device package and at least one fin 35,36 formed on said base to dissipate the heat from said electronic device package, and a pair of clips 40 for clamping the base and the electronic device package in order to maintain a close thermal contact between the base and the electronic device package. Lugs 32,34 engage the package 51 to prevent movement of the base. The clips 40 are retained by interengagement of holes 42 with tongues 33. Application to a video cassette recorder or a compact disk player is described.
Patent GB-2330189-A (GB)
Title: Vibration damping system and servowriter
Inventor: HEARN ANTHONY ROGER
IPC: F16F15/04
Filed: 1997-10-10
Abstract: A vibration damping system is provided for damping vibrations in an apparatus (1). The damping system is particularly useful in a servowriter (1). The damping system has resilient means (7) for supporting at least the majority of the weight of the apparatus (1). The resilient means (7) has a first spring rate. The damping system has damping means (8) for damping vibrations of the apparatus (1). The damping means (8) has an effective second spring rate. The ratio of the first spring rate to the effective second spring rate is r:1 where r<1.
Patent GB-2329778-A (GB)
Title: Locating system
Inventor: LLOYD PETER GREGORY
IPC: F41G5/08
Filed: 1998-01-14
Abstract: A missile launcher scatters a number of sensors before launching a missile. The sensors emit different spread spectrum chirped radio signals at known times which are received by each other sensor to obtain a time difference between emission and reception and hence the relative range and thus relative position of the sensors. The sensors then receive acoustic radiation from the missile, and measure the difference in time between reception at the various sensors to determine the position of the missile.
Patent GB-2322370-A (GB)
Title: Airbag inflator employing gas generating compositions
Inventor: CANTERBERRY J B
IPC: C06D5/06
Filed: 1998-01-19
Abstract: An airbag inflator employs gas generating compositions formed from a fuel, one or more oxidizers and mica. The gas generant composition employed in the airbag inflators yields sold combustion products and inflating gases having a reduced content of undesirable gases such as NO x  and CO. The housing is of metal and uses stainless steel burst foil to minimise particulate formation.
Patent GB-2334202-A (GB)
Title: Display unit of folded sheet material
Inventor: DAVIS TIMOTHY DEREK
IPC: A47F5/11
Filed: 1998-02-14
Abstract: Display shelving is made from sheet material, eg corrugated cardboard or polypropylene, which is folded to form a columnar ring of vertical triangular columns 7 between which are rectangular channels into which shelves 4 are fitted via slots 5. Formers 3 at the top and bottom of the unit also fit into slots 5 to retain the folded shape. An advertising header panel (9, Fig 1) may be slotted into the top of the unit.
Patent GB-2330218-A (GB)
Title: Making master disks
Inventor: RO MYONG-DO
IPC: G11B7/26
Filed: 1998-05-21
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a master disk for forming an optical disk, comprising the steps of: forming a SiO 2  film 105 on a substrate 100; coating a first photoresist layer on the SiO 2  film; imagewise exposing the first photoresist layer and developing; corresponding to a groove and a etching the SiO 2  film to form the groove recess 101' and the land formation 102' on the SiO 2  film 105; coating a second photoresist layer 120 thereby to form the groove 101 and the land 102; imagewise; exposing the second photoresist layer and developing the second photoresist layer, to form pits 103 on the groove 101 and the land 102.
Patent GB-2328535-A (GB)
Title: Determining how changes to underlying data affect cached objects
Inventor: CHALLENGER JAMES ROBERT HAROLD
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 1998-07-17
Abstract: A determination can be made of how changes to underlying data affect the value of objects. Examples of applications include: caching dynamic Web pages; client-server applications whereby a server sending objects (which are changing all the time) to multiple clients can track which versions are sent to which clients and how obsolete the versions are; and any situation where it is necessary to maintain and uniquely identify several versions of objects, update obsolete objects, quantitatively assess how different two versions of the same object are, and/or maintain consistency among a set of objects. A directed graph, called an object dependence graph, may be used to represent the data dependencies between objects. Another aspect is constructing and maintaining objects to associate changes in remote data with cached objects. If data in a remote data source changes, database change notifications are used to "trigger" a dynamic rebuild of associated objects. Thus, obsolete objects can be dynamically replaced with fresh objects. The objects can be complex objects, such as dynamic Web pages or compound-complex objects, and the data can be underlying data in a database. The update can include either: storing a new version of the object in the cache; or deleting an object from the cache. Caches on multiple servers can also be synchronized with the data in a single common database. Updated information, whether new pages or delete orders, can be broadcast to a set of server nodes, permitting many systems to simultaneously benefit from the advantages of prefetching and providing a high degree of scalability.
Patent GB-2331472-A (GB)
Title: Envelope handling device including a moistener system
Inventor: BOUGHTON RICHARD D
IPC: B43M5/04
Filed: 1998-11-20
Abstract: A moistener system 10 for an envelope handling device the includes a reservoir assembly 20, a tape well assembly 80 and an envelope well assembly 100, for wetting both tapes and envelope flaps. The moistener module includes a reservoir tank 40 for holding a supply of reservoir water at a predetermined height H r ; a tape well tank 84 directly coupled to the reservoir tank 40 via a hose 82 so that the reservoir water is capable of flowing into the tank 84 up to the predetermined height H r ; and an envelope well tank 140 for holding water at a different height H sr  from the predetermined height H r , the tank 140 being coupled to the reservoir tank 40 via a hose 106 and a trap 56. The trap 56 establishes a pressure differential between the predetermined height H r  and a level of water H 1  within the trap; and the reservoir water is capable of flowing through the second well tank hose 106 and the trap 56 into the tank 140 up to the different height H sr  as air is captured within the trap 56 to balance the pressure differential. An intermediate reservoir tank 120 and hose 104 may be provided.
Patent GB-2347081-A (GB)
Title: Device for supplying a beneficial substance to an animal
Inventor: PORTER WILLIAM LESLIE
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 1999-02-23
Abstract: The beneficial substance is expressed from the device by means of a pump comprising a water swellable material 26. The interior of the device is divided by an elastic component 20 into a first compartment containing the material that swells by absorption of water 26 and a second compartment containing the beneficial substance 24. The first compartment is in communication with the environment or a source of water (figure 1) via a semi-permeable filter 12 and the second compartment is in communication with the exit orifice 22. The device may be in the form of a bolus for a ruminant comprising one or more than one device. The device may also be used to apply the beneficial substance transdermally, via a mouthpiece, licking pad or fistula.
Patent GB-2350396-A (GB)
Title: Heat responsive latch
Inventor: BACKHAM MICHAEL
IPC: A62C2/16
Filed: 1999-03-26
Abstract: A fluid damper in a ventilation duct comprises a curtain <B>6</B> that is normally retained retracted by a latch mechanism <B>8</B> on a frame <B>1</B> of the damper. The latch mechanism comprises at least one latch member <B>20</B> biased to project from a housing <B>10</B> and movable between a first position engaging an end blade <B>7a</B> of the curtain to hold it retracted <B>(fig. 3)</B> and a second position clear of the curtain <B>(fig. 4)</B>. The latch mechanism is held in the first position by a releasable locking catch <B>33</B> coupled to a thermally sensitive element 40 (eg memory metal) which expands at a pre-determined temperature to release the locking catch and thereby allow the latch member to move to the second, curtain release, position.The latch member is retractable within the housing against bias <B>24</B> to a third position so as to permit resetting of the curtain.
Patent GB-2336091-A (GB)
Title: Gardening apparatus
Inventor: COBB GRAHAM LESLIE
IPC: A01G9/12
Filed: 1999-04-07
Abstract: Gardening apparatus comprising a tray 10 and a frame unit mounted above the tray to provide support means 52-54 to which growing plants may be attached. The tray provides a convenient receptacle for a grow bag, and the support means provides a pre-existing structure which only requires that the plant be attached to it by conventional means, such as tying, to the support means when the plant has grown adjacent to a particular portion of the support means. The frame unit also provides a means to incorporate various other features into the design to ease the growing of plants. The frame unit may be mounted on wheels to assist moving.
Patent GB-2336518-A (GB)
Title: Parbaked bread dough with prolonged shelf life at ambient temperature
Inventor: ABRAHAM BERND
IPC: A21D15/02
Filed: 1999-04-07
Abstract: Parbaked bread dough that is stable at ambient temperature (preferably for 8-10 days) is obtained by a process that involves cooling and packing of the dough in aseptic surroundings. The dough, which preferably has a pH=5-6.5, comprises a leavener, 0.1-3% on flour weight of a preservative and 0-5 wt% of one or more antistaling agents. The dough may also comprise a combination of 0.1-2% fatty acid monoglycerides and up to 300 ppm alpha amylases produced from bacterium and/or genetically modified bacterium. The dough may be parbaked to more than 70%, 80% or most preferably 90% of its total baking conditions so that the crumb of each piece is fully baked but the crust formation and colour is incomplete. Preferably the dough contains 10 to 10<SP>9</SP> times fewer microorganisms, including moulds, than other parbaked bread doughs not produced by this process. The dough may comprise 0.1-3.0% on flour weight of one or more preservatives, where the preservative can be derived from an organic acid with a pk>4.5 (e.g. calcium propionate, potassium sorbate and in particular sodium acetate). Preferably, the parbaking is performed at 180-270‹C in a conventional oven during 5-45 minutes, the dough is packed in a plastic material which is moisture and air tight and the aseptic surroundings is a clean air room.
Patent GB-2349654-A (GB)
Title: Curtain wall with slidably engaging mullions and transoms
Inventor: TAYLOR NIGEL ALAN
IPC: E04B2/96
Filed: 1999-05-07
Abstract: A curtain wall framework (fig 1, not shown) has a number of structural elements, preferably transoms (140) and mullions (130) that are slidably connectable to form the framework, where preferably the structural elements are perpendicular to one another. A recess (151) can be present on the transom (14))and may be in the form of a detachable bracket (150) for attachment to a key-way projection (135) on the mullion (130). The key-way projection (135) may be detachable and located on the spine (131) of the mullion (130).
Patent GB-2337930-A (GB)
Title: Chair with removable worksurface
Inventor: PERRIN THOMAS M
IPC: A47C7/70
Filed: 1999-05-27
Abstract: A chair (20) including a worksurface assembly (28) which is selectively mounted to an arm (31) of the chair. A connecting structure interface (25) between the chair arm and worksurface assembly allows the worksurface assembly to be easily removed from and remounted on the chair arm (31). The worksurface assembly when removed from the chair operates as a mobile worksurface for the user. The worksurface assembly has a tablet defining an upper worksurface thereon. The tablet is pivotable relative to the base into selected use positions when the base is mounted on the chair arm.
Patent GB-2337392-A (GB)
Title: Encoder and encoding method
Inventor: MIHARA KANJI
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 1998-12-08
Abstract: The upper limit of the usage range of a VBV buffer is determined in accordance with the predetermined delay time of the VBV buffer and a designated bit rate. The target bit rate of a picture (j) and the data occupancy rate of the VBV when a picture (j+1) is encoded are calculated. The target bit rate T(j) for encoding the picture (j) is corrected so as to allow the data occupancy rate of the VBV for the picture (j+1) to always fall within the limited range. By this process, even if an encoded bit rate is set low, the delay caused by the VBV buffer exceeding a predetermined delay time does not exceed a prescribed delay time. With this constitution, an MPEG encoder suitable for the live broadcast, etc. which involves a delay time problem can be realized.
Patent GB-2354771-A (GB)
Title: Bactericide combinations in detergents
Inventor: ROBERT MCBRIDE LTD
IPC: C11D3/386
Filed: 1999-10-01
Abstract: The invention concerns the use of synergistic combinations of bactericides in detergent compositions. In particular the use of selected bactericides as tabulated can show surprising synergistic bactericidal effects when used in combination, as well as potentially being suitable per se when in both cases combined with surfactants with an hydrocarbon chain length of between 12 and 18 carbon atoms. Further improvements in bactericidal benefits are disclosed when such compositions include detergent enzymes, particularly proteinaceous enzymes.
Patent GB-2357556-A (GB)
Title: Lubrication control system
Inventor: SHERRINGTON IAN
IPC: F16N29/02
Filed: 1999-12-24
Abstract: A lubrication control system comprises a lubricant film thickness measurement means, a lubricant input means and a control means 30. The control means 30 is operable to control the lubricant input means according to signals received relating to the thickness of the lubricant film. A calibration means 26 may be included to determine the value of a physical variable of the lubricant and supply a signal to the control means 30. Signals relating to additional parameters such as engine load, oil sump temperature, etc. may also be fed to the control means. A displacement transducer may be used to measure the distance between the transducer and a target, thus determining the film thickness, or the measurement means may use relatively moving components 34, 36 of a lubricated system as transducers to directly assess a physical variable. Such means for assessing a physical variable may be capacitative, inductive, optical, resistive, impedance or radioactive. There may be a plurality of spaced transducers in the system for determining lubricant thickness at spaced locations.
Patent HU-T65472-A (HU)
Title: Process for producing 3,4-dihydro-2(1h)-quinolone derivatives and pharmaceutical preparations containing them
Inventor: CHENARD BERTRAND LEO
IPC: C07D401/06
Filed: 1993-10-29
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/US93/06827 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 25, 1995 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 25, 1995 PCT Filed Jul. 23, 1993 PCT Pub. No. WO94/10166 PCT Pub. Date May 11, 1994The present invention is directed to compounds of formula (I), and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, wherein R is selected from the group consisting of F,-CF3, -OCH3, -O(C1)alkyl substituted with 1 to 3 fluoro atoms. -O(C2) substituted with 1 to 5 fluoro atoms, and -O(C3)alkyl substituted with 1 to 7 fluoro atoms. The compounds of formula (I) are useful in the treatment of stroke, traumatic brain injury and central nervous system degenerative diseases.
Patent HU-T71298-A (HU)
Title: Inhalation device
Inventor: COX PETER ERICH
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 1993-09-09
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP93/02439 Sec. 371 Date Mar. 7, 1995 Sec. 102(e) Date Mar. 7, 1995 PCT Filed Sep. 9, 1993 PCT Pub. No. WO94/06497 PCT Pub. Date Mar. 31, 1994The invention relates to an inhalation device by which powdered material can be inhaled. A plurality of powder containers, each having a powder containing depression therein, may be individually fed to a use station which cooperates with an inhalation means. The inhalation means includes an outlet communicating with the open container by a passage, which passage has a wall means which cooperates with the powder containing depression to define a venturi.
Patent HU-T71781-A (HU)
Title: Biotechnological method of producing biotin
Inventor: BIRCH OLWEN M
IPC: C07K14/195
Filed: 1993-10-01
Abstract: A DNA fragment (I) comprising the biotin-biosynthesis genes bioB, bioF, biC, bioD and bioA in a transcription unit and functionally equiv. genetic mutants and variants thereof from Enterobacteria, e.g., Escherichia (E.), Salmonella and Citrobacter is new. Also claimed are (i) a plasmid contg. (I); (ii) microorganisms contg. the plasmid of (i); (iii) biotechnological processes for biotin prodn.; and (iv) protein-fractions with biotin synthase stimulation obtd. by a 45% ammonium sulphate pptn. of an E. coli cell extract. Plasmid pB030A-15/9 contd. in E. coli XL1-Blhc (DSM 7246), E. coli BM4062 (DSM 7247), E. coli ED8767 (DSM 8554) and plasmid pB047 contd. in Agrobacterium/Rhizobium sp. HK4 (DSM 8555) and corresp. microorganisms are specifically claimed.