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Patent GB-2289152-A (GB)
Title: Control panel
Inventor: SIMS NICK
IPC: H03M11/04
Filed: 1994-05-06
Abstract: A control panel has a keypad comprising a plurality of keys, means for mounting the panel in more than one orientation and means for assigning a function to each key dependent on the orientation of the panel. The function assignment may be controlled by pressing a predetermined pattern of keys, or a predetermined key one or more times (e.g. Fig. 3), or using reversible key plugs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278263-A (GB)
Title: Multi element radiant electric heater having a dividing wall
Inventor: MCWILLIAMS KEVIN RONALD
IPC: H05B3/74
Filed: 1994-05-12
Abstract: A radiant electric heater for use in a smooth top cooker, comprises a base (2) of electrical and thermal insulating material and two heating elements (5, 6) supported on the base. One of the heating elements (5) is energisable independently of the other element, for example to permit the heater to be adapted to different size cooking utensils. A peripheral wall (4) of thermal insulating material extends laterally around the heating elements and a dividing wall (7) is arranged between the heating elements such that, in use, separate and distinct heating zones are formed on the smooth top (100) of the cooker. The dividing wall (7) is received in the base of electrical and thermal insulating material and is retained in the base by friction. The dividing wall (7) may additionally be constructed and arranged as a barrier effectively only to thermal convection currents generated in the heater. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283993-A (GB)
Title: Dual flush mechanism for an internal cistern
Inventor: DUNSTAN PETER ROSS
IPC: E03D1/14
Filed: 1994-11-08
Abstract: A dual flush cistern mechanism for an internal cistern to be mounted within a frame wall comprising a front and a rear layer spaced apart by, and secured to, a plurality of substantially vertical studs, the cistern being mounted between an adjacent pair of studs, having a maximum side-to-side dimension less than, or equal to, the spacing between said pair of studs, and having a maximum front-to-rear dimension less than, or equal to, the interior spacing between said front and rear layers, said mechanism comprising a flush tube 20 with a flush valve at its lower end and being selectively liftable by either one of a pair of pivoted flush actuating levers 38, and a knock down float 23 slidably mounted on said flush tube and latchable into an upper position by a pivotally mounted latch arm 25, wherein said flush activating levers and latch arm are each pivotal within a substantially vertical plane which is substantially parallel to said front and rear layers and wherein the pivots 37 for said actuating levers and latch arm have a pivot axis which is substantially normal to said vertical plane. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283682-A (GB)
Title: Curved tampon applicator with finger grip
Inventor: FOX DONALD GEORGE
IPC: A61F13/26
Filed: 1994-11-09
Abstract: A curved tampon applicator 10 having an improved fingergrip 20 preventing rotation of the applicator during tampon insertion. The tampon includes an arcuate tubular member which has a stepped outer profile having an enlarged portion 18 housing a tampon, joined to a smaller fingergrip portion 20 which has two pairs of opposing flat surfaces which improve grip. The tubular member has a forward end 22 through which the tampon is ejected and a rearward end 44 through which the plunger slides. The fingergrip portion also has a plurality of ribs 68 encircling its periphery which further improve grip. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295792-A (GB)
Title: Making a denture
Inventor: BILL JONATHAN LINDSEY
IPC: B29C39/02
Filed: 1994-12-08
Abstract: A method of making a denture (10) comprising the steps of making in a mouldable material a model to fit that part of a patients mouth for which the denture is to be provided, placing around at least a part of the model settable material, allowing the patient to perform mouth movements with the model and settable material in his mouth before the settable materials sets, to shape the settable material, allowing the settable material to set, removing from the patients mouth the model and set settable material, casting around the model and set settable material a castable substance to provide a mould, and using the mould to produce the denture proper in a mouldable material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296857-A (GB)
Title: Kit for built-in cupboard/wardrobe
Inventor: MURDOCH BARBARA ANNE
IPC: A47B47/05
Filed: 1995-01-13
Abstract: A kit of parts for constructing a built-in cupboard or wardrobe comprises (i) a front frame (58) having (a) an upper shelf (20) hingedly secured thereon at an upper position, and (b) a lower shelf (24) hingedly secured thereon at a lower position, (ii) a wall-mounting batten (30) and (iii) a side panel. The cupboard is erected by raising the front frame to the vertical position, hinging the upper shelf (20) upwardly to a horizontal position, securing the free end of the shelf to the wall-mounted batten (30), hinging the lower shelf (24) downwardly to a horizontal position in which its free end is supported by adjustable floor-contacting feet (34), clipping the side panel on rails provided on the upper and lower shelves, raising to the ceiling respective infill panels which are slidably carried on the front frame and side panel respectively, and clipping cornice cover strips on to the upper parts of the frame and side panel so as to cover any gap left by raising the infill panels.
Patent GB-2286999-A (GB)
Title: Ribbonless impact typewriter.
Inventor: CHIU SHUI PUI
IPC: B41J23/14
Filed: 1995-02-06
Abstract: An impact typewriter is characterised by a type (or die) carrier whose types (or dies) are formed of an ink-impregnated material. As shown two cases of the pre-inked type are provided on a porous annular outer band of an exchangeable type cylinder 24. The type cylinder is mounted on a casing 23, and is indexed from character to character by a DC motor within casing. The casing 23 is slidable towards and away from the platen 13, and has a vertical slot 26 in which is engaged an eccentric pin 22 on a disc 21 driven by a further motor 14M secured to the printer frame. Upon rotation of the disc 21 in one direction, the pin is caught by a sprung hook (not shown) and the casing (and hence the selected type) is both reciprocated towards the platen (to impact print on the paper) and raised (to effect a shift to upper case characters). Upon rotation of the disc in the other sense, the pin displaces the hook instead of being engaged thereby, and lower case printing is performed. The platen 13 is mounted on a slidable carriage 48 provided with a driving comb 42. A slider (shown) has a pin projecting through a cam slot (not shown) in the machine frame. The slider is reciprocated by casing 23 being abutted against it once every printing cycle, and the pin coacts with both the comb and the edge of the cam slot to index the platen one character space per reciprocation of the slider. A first detent (in the machine frame and engaging the comb) resiliently detains the platen carriage in any selected character-typing position, and a second detent (projecting from the casing 23 to abut the platen carriage) positively locks the type carrier at the moment of printing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293530-A (GB)
Title: Growing bag tray
Inventor: HENDERSON JEAN THERESA
IPC: A01G9/12
Filed: 1995-03-01
Abstract: A growing bag tray 14 comprises a container 12 for holding a grow-bag 13. Canes 18 may be inserted into the grow-bag through 17 holes provided in the overlap 16 to support growing plants. The solid back 15 provides shelter from the elements. The tray is constructed of clear sheet plastics material which allows maximum light to reach the plants. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299856-A (GB)
Title: Position Determining Input Device
Inventor: GEVA AMIR
IPC: G06F3/042
Filed: 1995-04-13
Abstract: The device has a light emitting cursor device 10 and at least two light sensing elements 11 and 13 in a first linear array 12 extending in a first dimension, for providing signals responsive to light incident thereon. The position determining input device further comprises a processing device 16 coupled to the light sensing elements 11 and 13 for calculating the position of the light emitting cursor device 10 in the first dimension dependent on the signals from the light sensing elements 11 and 13. A like device 28, 31-33, 36 is provided for determining position in a second direction. Another embodiment determines position in the second direction from the intensity of incident light on the detectors of the first array. A further embodiment describes 3-D detection using 2 or 3 CCD or photodiode arrays. A light pen used as the cursor device is also described with reference to fig 11.
Patent GB-2296222-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle door with a load spreader between an intrusion beam and occupant padding
Inventor: WALKER LEE
IPC: B60J5/04
Filed: 1995-11-29
Abstract: An energy absorbing vehicle door comprising an outer panel 120, an inner panel 122 joined to the outer panel 120 and defining a space 136 therebetween, a guard beam 130 mounted longitudinally in the space, a trim panel 134 mounted on an occupant compartment side of the inner panel 122 and having a plurality of energy absorbing bolsters (46-50 Fig. 8) attached thereto generally laterally adjacent the guard beam, and load distribution means in the form of a plate 152 on the beam mounted in the space 136 laterally between the guard beam 130 and the energy absorbing bolster 146 for distributing a load imparted to the guard beam 30 evenly across the energy absorbing bolsters so as to preserve bolsters in a substantially undeformed state prior to occupant contact with the door during a side impact type collision. The load distribution means may also take the form of a plate mounted directly onto the beam side of the bolster (Fig. 2) or a foam load distributor block moulded around the beam (Fig. 4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2307634-A (GB)
Title: Liner/lid for food receptacle
Inventor: MINDELL BERTRAM
IPC: A45C11/20
Filed: 1995-11-30
Abstract: A liner (2) having a lip (3) can rest upon the rebated edge (5) of a receptacle (1) which receptacle is a part of a larger container (4), so that when said liner is turned upside down the lip still rests upon said rebated edge so that in such a position said liner assumes the function of a lid for said receptacle. A first liner (2) can be placed in the receptacle (1) and a second liner inverted thereon as a lid, the lips (3) of both being received in the rebate. The larger container or tray (4) has a central aperture (6) for mounting on and around a pole.
Patent GB-2295263-A (GB)
Title: Repository for radioactive waste-vault backfill
Inventor: HOOPER ALAN JAMES
IPC: G21F9/12
Filed: 1994-07-28
Abstract: A method of forming a repository for radioactive waste comprises locating the waste in a subterranean vault and backfilling the vault with a filling matrial which is water permeable and provides a substantial reservoir of available alkalinity such that any ground water permeating through the filling material to the waste has a pH of at least 10.5.
Patent GB-2299108-A (GB)
Title: Offshore production of hydrocarbons
Inventor: BREIVIK K RE
IPC: E21B43/017
Filed: 1996-03-15
Abstract: In a method and system for production of hydrocarbons from offshore reservoirs production flow from a number of wells (XT) is collected and transferred to a vessel at the sea surface for processing of the well flow and temporary storage of hydrocarbons in tanks on board the vessel before unloading of the hydrocarbons to an adjacent tanker. The system includes two subsea manifold centres (10, 110), and there are used two vessels (40, 140) which, during normal operation, are coupled to a respective manifold centre. Between the manifold centres (10, 110) there are arranged a pipeline (PM) for transport of well flow and a cable (UM) for transfer of hydraulic/electric power and control signals. The manifold centres (10, 110) are connected to their respective vessels (40, 140) via flexible pipelines (FP) and cables (S, U) which, at their free ends, are coupled to an underwater buoy which, in use, is introduced into and secured in a receiving space at the bottom of the vessel. The system increases flexibility of operation and allows intervention in selected wells without having to halt production from the other wells.
Patent GB-2300069-A (GB)
Title: Method for the production of housings
Inventor: NECHANSKY HELMUT
IPC: B23H9/00
Filed: 1996-04-16
Abstract: A housing having electrically conducting bushings or connections for electronic components or circuits, comprises a body 1, with apertures 3 and/or recesses (4 Figure 3), filled with metal by die-casting, where after casting the metal is removed from the surface of the body 1 so that only the cast metal in the apertures 3 and c remains. The body may be made by die-casting around a frame and a base plate 7 (Figures 1, 5 - 7 and 12); or a right parallelepiped is etched and/or machined to form a cavity 17 (Figures 9, 10 and 13 - 15) and the apertures 3 which are subsequently filled with metal. The body may be made of ceramic, glass, glass ceramic, metal or SiC, many examples being given. If the body 1 is of metal than an insulating layer (40 Figures 13a - 15f) is provided around the cast metal 3. Connection pins (41 Figures 14a - 15f) may be provided in the cast metal 3.
Patent GB-2312055-A (GB)
Title: Modular infusion pump
Inventor: MEINZER RANDOLF
IPC: A61M5/172
Filed: 1996-07-08
Abstract: An infusion pump having a main body portion 14 including a display area for displaying user interface information and at least one pump module 16 removably secured to the main body portion 14 and adapted to receive an IV tube. The pump module includes means for applying pumping action to the IV tube. The pump module further includes an auxiliary display area (Fig 4, 29) for displaying supplemental user interface information. A microprocessor is contained in the main body portion 14 for generating user interface information on the display areas.
Patent GB-2304751-A (GB)
Title: Cobbles and setts with a flat face
Inventor: POLLITT CLIFFORD BRUCE
IPC: E01C5/02
Filed: 1996-08-28
Abstract: A cobble or sett 10 has one face 15 flat. The surface 15 can be blasted to increase slip-resistance. The surface 15 can be formed by cutting a new or re-claimed cobble or sett on line 14. If two cuts 14, 14a are made a parallel-sided cobble or sett 20 can be made. The separation of cuts 14, 14a can vary. The sharpness of the cobble edges can be reduced by tumbling cobbles together, and the outer surface can receive an impregnating sealant to reduce water absorbency. One or more sides of the cobble may be grooved to form a key during grouting.
Patent GB-2318345-A (GB)
Title: A cigarette container
Inventor: MARTIN RICHARD REDVERS
IPC: B65D85/10
Filed: 1996-10-16
Abstract: A cigarette container (54) comprises a compartment (55) for containing cigarettes, a cap (56) which is hinged to the container (at 33) and a receptacle (57) formed as an extension of the cap (56) for receiving discarded cigarette ends. The receptacle (57) includes an aperture (45) through which the discarded ends are inserted into the receptacle (57). The aperture (45) is closed by means of a closure flap (51).
Patent GB-2306809-A (GB)
Title: A drive circuit for an electroluminescent lamp
Inventor: SANDERSON STEPHEN J
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 1996-10-24
Abstract: A circuit for providing AC power to an electroluminescent lamp 14 comprises a DC-DC booster converter L1, Q1 and a constant current circuit Q2, Q5 coupling the DC-DC converter to an inverter Q3, Q4, Q6, Q7 for driving the lamp 14. A capacitor Cs coupled to an inductor L1 through a diode D1 is charged by the repetitive charge and discharge of the inductor when a transistor Q1 is switched ON and OFF at high frequency by a high frequency oscillator 10. A bridge circuit 20 receives two pairs of like lower frequency square wave pulse signals of opposite polarity from a lower frequency oscillator 15. Further aspects relate to control of the frequency of the DC-DC converter by means RSWITCHER and both control of frequency of the DC-DC converter and control of the constant current circuit Q2, Q5 by means RCONTROL.
Patent GB-2318824-A (GB)
Title: Euro-cylinder door locks
Inventor: CUBITT MATTHEW
IPC: E05B9/10
Filed: 1996-11-02
Abstract: A Euro-cylinder lock wherein a rupturable formation, conveniently in the form of a notch (20), is provided in the barrel flange (12) to the interior side of the screwhole (18) by which the lock is fixed in the door.
Patent GB-2307197-A (GB)
Title: Stacked mold
Inventor: MAI SUMITOSHI
IPC: B22C9/20
Filed: 1996-11-13
Abstract: The sand-metal ratio of a mold used for casting a crank shaft or cam having discrete shapes is reduced to make the mold more compact. Basic discrete cavities 15 including cavities 6 corresponding to one half of shaft portions and cavities 7 corresponding to one half of cam portions are staggered by axially offsetting them in horizontal and/or vertical direction.
Patent GB-2317222-A (GB)
Title: Heat pipe heat exchanger for subsea pipelines
Inventor: WAHLE HAROLD WALTER
IPC: F28D15/02
Filed: 1997-08-12
Abstract: A heat pipe heat exchanger 20 for regulating the temperature of a wellstream fluid 14 conveyed in a subsea pipeline 15 from a wellhead has an annular reservoir 24 surrounding a section of pipeline 15 adjacent the wellhead. One or more heat pipes 22 extend from the annular reservoir 24 into the seawater. In a heat removal configuration (Fig. 4), a working fluid 26 is contained within the annular reservoir 24. The working fluid 26 boils and is evaporated by heat from the wellstream fluid 14 and forms a vapor, which rises upwardly into and is condensed within the heat pipes 22, releasing heat into the surrounding seawater. The recondensed working fluid flows back down into the reservoir 24 to repeat the cycle. In a heat providing configuration (Fig. 5), the working fluid 26 is contained in the heat pipes 22, where it is boiled by heat transferred from the surrounding seawater. The resulting vapor rises upwardly into the annular reservoir 24 and the heat is transferred to the cooler wellstream fluid 14. One or more heat pipes may be inserted directly through the pipeline wall. The heat pipe heat exchanger may be provided with an amount of inert, non-condensible gas.
Patent GB-2316945-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of 3-amino-1-hydroxypropane-1,1-diphosphonic acid from N-protected beta-alanine using phosphorous acid and a phosphorus chloride
Inventor: JUNG YOUNG HUN
IPC: C07C271/22
Filed: 1997-09-03
Abstract: A preparation of 3-amino-1-hydroxypropane-1,1-diphosphonic acid comprises reacting an N-protected * small Greek beta *-alanine, a phosphorus chloride (eg PCl 3, PCl 5 or POCl 3 ) and phosphorous acid in xylene as a reaction solvent, and converting the resulting product into 3-amino-1-hydroxy-propane-1,1-diphosphonic acid. In an embodiment, the process includes the steps of: mixing N-alkoxycarbonyl-* small Greek beta *-alanine, phosphorous chloride and phosphorous acid in the ratio of 1 : 1 : 1 - 1 : 3 : 3 in xylene (as reaction solvent) at 70 - 140{C; hydrolyzing; and obtaining 3-amino-1-hydroxypropane-1,1-diphosphonic acid as a product. By using xylene instead of chlorobenzene as a reaction solvent, the production of unidentified by-products is decreased and production costs are lowered. The product is advantageously worked up using a process of phase separation in which methanol is preferably added to the aqueous phase.
Patent GB-2331265-A (GB)
Title: A plastics moulding with a removable panel part
Inventor: WEEDON KEITH ROBERT
IPC: B29C41/04
Filed: 1997-11-13
Abstract: A plastics moulded component 1 has a line of weakness 3 by which a panel part 2 can be knocked-out of the component. The line of weakness has opposed sidewalls 4 and 5 which converge to shoulders 8 and 9 respectively and therethrough communicate with a V-section recess 7. At the apex of recess 7 is formed a membrane 10 along which the panel part 2 is to be broken off from the component 1 so that the resultant aperture in the component is defined by a clean edge. Preferably the component is rotationally moulded. The component may be in the form of a liquid storage tank or a lid for such a tank and preferably has two concentric lines of weakness (Fig 2).
Patent GB-2318874-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical sensor for several gases
Inventor: HAUPT STEPHEN
IPC: G01N27/49
Filed: 1997-12-08
Abstract: The cell measures several components of a gas simultaneously. For measuring, for example, O 2 , CO and H 2 S, measuring electrodes 4, 5, 6 are arranged behind a diffusion membrane. Counter electrode 9 and a sintered metal/metal oxide reference electrode 8 are provided as is an acid electrolyte, preferably sulphuric acid. The reference electrode metal may be platinum group, iridium group or gold. Electrode potentials are controlled by potentiostats with the O 2 electrode preferably at -300mV to -800mV, the CO electrode at 0mV to +300mV, and the H 2 S electrode of gold, iridium or carbon/graphite at 0mV to +200mV. A filter 13 may prevent other gases reaching the CO electrode 5 and gaps 21 in the membrane between electrodes reduce cross-diffusion between electrodes.
Patent GB-2322263-A (GB)
Title: Cell based emergency call recognition
Inventor: ARMBRUSTER PETER JOSEPH
IPC: H04W28/00
Filed: 1997-12-11
Abstract: A satellite based cellular communication system is used to provide emergency services to subscriber units in locations with different emergency call codes or numbers. The surface of the earth is divided into defined areas and emergency codes are assigned to each one of the defined areas. As subscriber units move relative to the surface of the earth, the system updates the emergency codes stored in the subscriber units according to the unit's current location. The subscriber unit uses the stored emergency codes to determine when a user is requesting emergency services and prioritises the call accordingly.
Patent GB-2321585-A (GB)
Title: Footwear having slow recovery liner
Inventor: LUDEMANN JOHN FRANKLIN
IPC: A43B13/40
Filed: 1998-01-15
Abstract: A cushion for use inside footwear 20 includes a liner 50, 80 made of cushioning material. The liner includes a visual cushioning indicator for visually indicating the operability of the cushion to perform a cushioning function during an immediately prior use by the wearer, and for subsequent use. This is preferably achieved by means of protrusions 122, 88 which are made from slow recovery polyurethane, and which over a short time interval (eg: 5-10 seconds) after the removal of the foot from the footwear can be seen to return from a compressed state to an undeformed state, thereby indicating the efficacy of the cushioning system.
Patent GB-2333534-A (GB)
Title: Portable building structure comprising connected blocks
Inventor: OGLESBY JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: E04C2/04
Filed: 1998-01-21
Abstract: A portable building structure comprises a plurality of building blocks 102 - 114 etc and a plurality of elongate connection members 106 - 108 etc wherein the elongate connection members pass through the blocks, which may be aerated blocks, e.g. thermal insulation blocks. The structure is made by passing the elongate members through the blocks, e.g. at a factory to create a portable floor for a shower, greenhouse, shed or conservatory for conveyance to the use site.