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Patent GB-2260592-A (GB)
Title: A chain
Inventor: KARP STEFAN
IPC: F16G13/02
Filed: 1991-10-16
Abstract: A chain designed to eliminate "wet" lubrication comprises links made from polymeric material. As shown similar links 1, together with rollers and pins also made of polymeric material, are assembled together to form the chain. Dry lubricants such as PTFE or MoS2 may be included. In an alternative embodiment a chain is disclosed utilizing a combination of polymeric and metal links and hollow metal pins. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in cables.
Inventor: PARRY MARK JAMES
IPC: H01B7/295
Filed: 1991-12-18
Abstract: A limited fire hazard cable comprises a transmission package 11 contained in a protective sheath 13. The sheath comprises a plastics, e.g. a zero halogen polyolefin, incorporating a fibrous refractory filler. In a fire situation the refractory fibres support the charred remains of the plastics and provide a heat insulating barrier between the fire and the transmission package. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2466783-A (GB)
Title: Optical transmission link with intrusion detection
Inventor: GAILLARD PIERRE
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 1992-03-04
Abstract: An optical transmission link with intrusion detection is provided with optical fibres for data transmission and means for the detection of intrusion comprising at least one terminal means 2 for transmitting/receiving a monitoring signal sent along monitoring fibres 4, mounted in a grooved inner casing 10 surrounding transmission fibres 3, and which are looped at both ends of the cable. Grooves 11 may be connected to one or more sources of pressurized gas and the pressure in the grooves monitored to detect intrusion.
Patent GB-2255593-A (GB)
Title: Centrifugal pump for a dishwashing machine.
Inventor: FAVRET UGO
IPC: A47L15/42
Filed: 1992-04-21
Abstract: The pump has an intake 5 disposed centrally on a front wall 13 of a volute casing 12 which accommodates a rotor 10 and which is formed by at least two complementary portions 16, 17 which are coupled at a plane parallel to the axis 15 of the rotor. The volute casing is of a constant axial length which is greater than that of the rotor. The latter is provided with a peripheral collar 14 which projects towards said front wall and adjacent thereto, adapted to prevent a return flow of the water under pressure towards the intake. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272474-A (GB)
Title: Fixing for sloping or vertical building finish coverings or hangings,e.g.tiles or slates
Inventor: JONES COLIN RICHARD KEITH
IPC: E04D1/34
Filed: 1992-07-30
Abstract: A fixing 5 comprises components A and B which can move freely about a split pin 3 but do not open out beyond 90 DEG  by virtue of the use of the lugs 1 on component A. The nib of component B which attaches to a batten or feather edge board, from which the previous individual covering or hanging has dislodged, is further provided with dog teeth 2 to further secure the fixing. After the tile or slate or other covering or hanging is pushed up into the position of the gap left and past the point where the fixing can open out past the batten or feather edge board it is pulled back down to attach it to the batten or feather edge board. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269117-A (GB)
Title: Odour suppression
Inventor: POLLOCK THOMAS MUNN
IPC: B01D53/04
Filed: 1992-07-31
Abstract: An odour suppressor (10) comprises a flexible gas permeable enclosure (14) containing finely divided charcoal (16) and is adapted for location over drain covers, vents (12) and the like such that air and other gases emanating from the drain or vent must pass through the enclosure and over the charcoal. This removes unpleasant odours from air as these are absorbed by the charcoal. In another embodiment, the odour suppressor is adapted for location within a vent pipe e.g. it is provided together with a supporting wire basket in the pipe. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259525-A (GB)
Title: Process for dyeing cellulosic textile material with disperse dyes
Inventor: SCHLENKER WOLFGANG
IPC: D06P1/613
Filed: 1992-09-07
Abstract: Cellulosic textile materials can be dyed with disperse dyes from supercritical CO2 by treating the textile materials with an auxiliary that promotes dye uptake, typically polyethylene glycol.
Patent GB-2259370-A (GB)
Title: Sensing oil leaks in stuffing box of walking beam pump system
Inventor: URBANI GIANBATTISTA
IPC: G01M3/26
Filed: 1992-09-09
Abstract: A method and apparatus for sensing oil quality and unacceptable oil leaks in the stuffing box of a walking beam pumping system. Leaked oil enters a container 10 at 30. Container 10 comprises a main compartment 12 having an adjustable outlet 11, and a second compartment 13 separated from the first by a weir 14. Acceptable leakage flows out of compartment 12 via outlet 11. If leakage is excessive, oil flows over weir 14 and its presence in compartment 13 is sensed by a photoelectric cell 28 receiving light from lamp 23 refelcted by the bottom of compartment 14 or the surface of oil in compartment 14. The quality of the oil affects the degree of reflection, and the signal from cell 28 can be analysed to measure this quality. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271539-A (GB)
Title: Wheel clamping or chocking device
Inventor: TWIGGER COLIN
IPC: B60R25/09
Filed: 1992-10-17
Abstract: A pair of chocks (1) arranged to be inserted in an opposed manner against a wheel or wheel tyre (T) so as to have a wedge action, are interconnected in order to maintain them in firm wedging engagement with the wheel and thus prevent or resist rolling movement of the wheel in either direction. A resilient interconnection (2) is shown provided by elastic cord (20) passing around the chocks (1) and located in transverse groove formation (12) at the back of each chock (1). Each groove formation (12) comprises a transverse bore 13 with an entry slot for the cord (20) so that it is freely slidable in the bore (13). The cord (20) is disconnectible at (22) which may be lockable. A steeper upper inclined surface (11) of each chock (1) resists ride out of a wheel over the chock (1) and extends up to a hand grip (15). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261590-A (GB)
Title: A combined garment and swimming aid
Inventor: DOLASIA DEVENDRA PRABHUDAS
IPC: A41D7/00
Filed: 1992-11-12
Abstract: The aid which is designed as a non-bulky fashion jacket 10 on the outside, is reversible, and has on the inside attachment means 16 for a pair of over-the-shoulder holding pockets (Fig. 5) adapted to receive inflatable or other buoyancy devices. When the garment is reversed the holders with buoyancy bags inflated therein are attached to the jacket which thus serves as a swimming aid. After the garment has been dried out and the buoyancy device is deflated, the jacket may be reversed once again to be worn as a fashion garment. An alternative arrangement (Figs. 7 & 8) has pockets (35) permanently attached to the jacket for receiving buoyancy devices. The jacket has a crotch strap (21, Fig. 4) and may have detachable sleeves. The purpose of the article is to encourage non-swimmers, and particularly children, to wear a swimming aid. The buoyancy of the garment may be reduced as the natural swimming ability of the wearer is attained. The buoyancy device may comprise a double chamber inflatable member (Fig 6) or a solid buoyancy member in the form of separable layers or blocks. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264132-A (GB)
Title: A hole opener device for the top hole section of oil/gas wells
Inventor: TORGRIMSEN TOR
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 1993-02-16
Abstract: A hole opener device for the top hole section of oil / gas wells in order to widen a pro-drilled smaller hole comprises a tubular carrier body (1) which is adapted to be coupled between two adjacent components of a drill string, and which is provided with a stabiliser (4) and wear ring (3), and sets of cutters (8a, 8b and 8c) mounted on the carrier body between the stabiliser (4) and wear ring (3). The sets of cutters 8a 8b, 8c are arranged at progressively increasing diameters. Each cutters 8 is mounted on a shaft 9 by a combination of plain and ball bearings and includes a pressurised lubrication system with a piston which is reciprocated during rotation of the cutter to pump lubricant to the bearings. Each cutter is replaceably mounted on its shaft which, in turn, is releasably mounted on carrier body 1. The wear ring 3 and stabiliser wear pads 5 are also replaceable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265158-A (GB)
Title: Remotely controlled washing machine
Inventor: IOKU TATSUO
IPC: D06F34/34
Filed: 1993-03-12
Abstract: A remotely controlled washing machine includes a remote control transmitter (4) detachably mounted on an operation panel (5) drawably housed in a top cover (2). The transmitter (4) includes a plurality of operation members for setting control commands necessary for the washing operation and a transmission section (42) for transmitting set command signals. The transmitted command signals are received by receiving sections (44, 45) mounted in the top cover (2). The transmitter (4) is used in a remote control mode when detached from the operation panel (5) and it is used in an attachment mode when attached to the operation panel (5). Switching means are provided to select, in dependence on whether the operation panel is in or out, which section (44, 45) is rendered effective. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276101-A (GB)
Title: Spray nozzles for pharmaceutical inhalers
Inventor: BARON CLIFFORD ALBERT
IPC: B05B15/50
Filed: 1993-03-19
Abstract: A spray nozzle structure for a pharmaceutical inhaler is disclosed in which the nozzle is positioned in a curved or conical convex portion (28) of the nozzle structure. The valved outlet of a pressurised medicament container engages step (16) in the nozzle to cause discharge when the container is depressed. An alternative nozzle shown in Fig. 8 is provided with a plurality of parallel passages (36). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276610-A (GB)
Title: Wraparound carton holder
Inventor: KAVANAGH MARC VINCENT
IPC: B65D71/00
Filed: 1993-04-01
Abstract: A holder (10) for holding one or more cartons (12) of a carton type having a seam (14) on at least one carton face (16) and folded over to lie adjacent to the face (16) comprises interlock means (38a, 38b) for forming an interlock with the seam (14) to thereby locate the carton (12) in the holder. The ends (18) of the seam are folded down and adhered adjoining faces (22) of the carton. The interlock means include a retaining tongue (38a, 38b) to engage between the seam (14) and the adjacent carton face (16). The holder is a wrap around sleeve holder, formed from a card blank (50). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276708-A (GB)
Title: Drying filled cans
Inventor: BECK CLIFFORD N
IPC: F26B5/14
Filed: 1993-04-02
Abstract: Residual surface moisture is removed from washed articles, such as filled beverage containers 2 by passage through an enclosure 10, where air blast nozzles 15 displace it as droplets which form a suspension in the air within the enclosure. The nozzles 15 are so placed that the jets of air issuing from them are applied to areas where moisture is trapped, and entrain ambient air to strip the trapped moisture. Suction devices 23 remove the suspension. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274483-A (GB)
Title: Plastics clip
Inventor: NODA TAIZO
IPC: A41F3/02
Filed: 1993-04-02
Abstract: A plastic clip comprises a lower jaw member (1) having a bridging plate (4) a support shelf (6) formed between a pair of side walls (3) and an upper jaw member (10) having a U-shaped portion (12) integrally formed with a hinge portion (14). The clip also comprises an operation member (20) having an actuation cam (24). The hinge portion (14) of the upper jaw pivots on the shelf (6) of the lower jaw and the cam (24) of the operation member engages between the plate (4) and the portion (12). Rotation of the cam (24) from the position of fig 4 causes the jaws to close. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278994-A (GB)
Title: A compact disc rack
Inventor: CHOW TAT CHI
IPC: A47B49/00
Filed: 1993-06-16
Abstract: A storage rack for CD-cases consists of a stand and a plurality of clips (10) which are pivotally mounted in the stand about vertical axes (12) and which are adapted to receive and retain CD-cases in substantially vertical planes. The clips (10) consist of a support plate (14), a retaining wall (18), and a pair of gripping members (16), cantilevered from the retaining wall. First and second end walls (20, 22) are provided at either end of the clip (10), thereby forming a box-like construction. The clips are capable of retaining the hinged end of a CD-case in such a way as to allow the case to be opened without having to be removed from the clip. The storage rack is convenient for use and space saving. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272088-A (GB)
Title: Rom burst transfer continuous read-out method
Inventor: SHIBA MASUE
IPC: G06F12/02
Filed: 1993-11-02
Abstract: A microcomputer has a built-in ROM 60 divided into blocks 66, 68, a CPU for supplying a basic address to the ROM, an adder 10 for incrementing the address, a comparator 30 for comparing the next supplied address and the incremented address, a control circuit 40 for supplying a signal indicating to the CPU that a burst transfer will or will not be executed, based on the result of the comparison, and a selector 50 for selecting among data output from each block and outputting the data. The address includes selection data, e.g. bit A0, for selecting at 62, 64 either the basic address or the incremented address as input to one of the blocks, the other address being input to the other block at the same time. The selector 50 selects the output from the blocks in accordance with the selection data in the address. The timing of the supply of addresses by the CPU is synchronized with the read-out timing of the ROM based on the control signal supplied from the control circuit 40. The ROM may have more than two blocks (Fig. 5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284296-A (GB)
Title: Modular portable practice drum system
Inventor: LOWDON PAUL
IPC: G10D13/02
Filed: 1993-11-26
Abstract: A modular, portable practice drum system in which striking discs are supported on completely independent, free-standing, highly manoeuvrable, rigid stands (Figure 1). The modular system also provides a completely independent, free-standing, bass drum practice unit (Figure 3). The system can therefore comprise one unit only or be expanded to an infinite number of units which can be placed in any floor/playing position. A ballast box (4) fitted to the independent, free-standing, bass drum practice unit and filled with dense material helps make the unit solid, deaden sound and resist movement. A bracket (3) for pedal attachment is provided and can be height-adjustable allowing for pedals with differing base plate thicknesses. This, coupled with the use of feet (6) tilting the unit, helps to maintain stability and (importantly) correct bass drum pedal stroke. Each individual free-standing practice unit in the modular system is completely independent with no interconnecting supports or strengtheners. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288548-A (GB)
Title: Table game cue
Inventor: HUGGINS DAVID JOHN
IPC: A63D15/12
Filed: 1994-04-19
Abstract: A table game cue and striker therefore wherein the conventional leather tip is replaced by or coated with a high friction compound such as silicone rubber.
Patent GB-2289191-A (GB)
Title: Inter system handover in a multisystem mobile radio environment
Inventor: WHINNETT NICHOLAS WILLIAM
IPC: H04W36/14
Filed: 1994-04-28
Abstract: A method for determining handover between different communications systems 10, 12, 14 eg. cellular, cordless, wireless PABX. Handover may be initiated manually or automatically, by reference to records of the associations of cells belonging to different systems, stored by the mobile. Bulletin boarder broadcasting details of available systems may also be used and the mobile 16, 18 may also scan for available systems. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290512-A (GB)
Title: Electrically powered helicopter stabilizer
Inventor: WILKINSON JOHN
IPC: B64C27/82
Filed: 1994-06-17
Abstract: An electrically powered helicopter stabilizer comprises a gearbox with a transmission system of gears and shafts transmiting rotational energy along the gearbox, a gear mounted torque generator 5 and electric motor 13 secured adjacent the ends of the gearbox. The stabilizer is secured under a helicopter fuselage where a controllable supply of electric current is connected from an electric generator found adjacent a helicopter main rotor gearbox. The electric stabilizer replaces a helicopter tail rotor stabilizer. Rotor wing aircraft stabilizing is produced when electrically energized rotational action encounters an electrically energized rotational resistance accross a distance, such as a gearbox 10 and gear mounted shafting 11. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282157-A (GB)
Title: Lavatory seat cleaning apparatus
Inventor: KESHIRO RASHIDI ADEMOLA OLUGBE
IPC: A47K13/30
Filed: 1994-09-22
Abstract: A lavatory seat cleaning apparatus comprises cleaner pad means (4, 4'), guide means (12) engageable with the cleaning pad means to guide the cleaning pad means around an associated lavatory seat (2) in engagement therewith, and manually-operable operating means (9) for moving the cleaner pad means along the guide means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287693-A (GB)
Title: Closure for a flexible bag
Inventor: HARRISON COLIN
IPC: B65D33/16
Filed: 1995-02-08
Abstract: A flexible bag (10), suitable for conveying soiled clothing to a laundry, is closed at one end (11) by a base (13), openable at an opposite end (12), and has a flexible wall (14) connected to the base (13) and forming an enclosure in which the bag contents can be stored. A flexible strap (16) secured at one end to the flexible wall (14) and near to the openable end (12), is of a sufficient length, in relation to a collapsed state of an adjacent circumferentially extending portion of the flexible wall, to permit the strap to be wound around the collapsed portion and for the free end of the strap to pass between a winding portion of the strap and the collapsible wall portion and to form a simple frictionally retained knot e.g. a half-hitch to close the openable end of the bag. The bag may be inverted, after filling and closing of the openable end, and be conveyed to a laundry utilising a carrier loop (15) provided on the base (13); alternatively, the knot-forming strap (16) may be of sufficient length to form a carrier loop itself. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300162-A (GB)
Title: Rear suspension system for vehicle
Inventor: LEE UNKOO
IPC: B60G15/06
Filed: 1995-04-28
Abstract: A rear suspension system for a car body is disclosed including a wheel carrier (2) for rotatably supporting a wheel, the wheel carrier including an extending portion (22) which extends higher than either an inner side of the wheel or the wheel, and a lower part having a through-hole (20) through which an axle can pass. An upper control arm (3) is provided for connecting an upper end of the extending portion of the wheel carrier with a car body and a lower control arm (4) connects the lower part of the wheel carrier with the car body. A trailing arm (7) is disposed in a longitudinal direction of the car body for connecting a front side of the wheel carrier with the car body. Two absorbing members (50, 51) are respectively assembled as a shock absorber and a spring and are arranged respectively between a sub frame (8) and the lower control arm at a front and rear of the axle.
Patent GB-2288781-A (GB)
Title: Container/cap combination useful as adhesive dispenser
Inventor: COOKE BERNARD DOMINIC NOEL
IPC: B43M11/08
Filed: 1994-02-10
Abstract: A container/cap combination useful as an adhesive dispenser. The adhesive dispenser features a double wall construction to provide flow control and impermeability to moisture. The dispenser comprises an outer casing (101) integral with a nozzle (102). Within the casing (101) is a cartridge (103) in fluid communication with the nozzle (102). The side walls (104, 105) of the cartridge (103) and casing (101) are resiliently flexible and have defined therebetween a closed chamber (106). Adhesive is dispensed by compressing the casing side wall (105) and hence the cartridge side wall (104). The container/cap combination needs not be an adhesive dispenser and comprises a child resistant cap (107). The cap (107) has a pair of lugs (125) depending from its resilient side wall (129). The lugs (125) engage in recess (113) in a cross wall (111) of the container. The lugs (125) are released from engagement with the recesses (113) by squeezing the side wall (129) of the cap (107). The container/cap combination may comprise an arrangement in which the cap (107) can be released only when in an orientation in which the lugs (125) can be depressed. In this arrangement, stops (138) prevent depression of the lugs (125) when the cap (107) is in alignment with the container. A further inventive feature of the cap resides in an internal sleeve (148) adapted to form a closed chamber (149) about the nozzle (102). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292650-A (GB)
Title: Privacy device for mobile telephones
Inventor: LAWTON VICTOR JOHN
IPC: H04M1/19
Filed: 1995-07-06
Abstract: The device comprises a case adapted to at least partially receive a telephone. Part of the said case may open in a pivoting fashion to form an acoustic chamber for receiving sound from the user. Preferably this part of the case forms an acoustic chamber by extending around the mouth of the user to substantially form an acoustic seal. The case may also include cushioning around the earpiece of the telephone to form an acoustic seal around the ear of the user. Thus the possibility of eavesdropping on either side of a conversation is reduced. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306215-A (GB)
Title: Directing flow within a radiator
Inventor: DAVIDSON PAUL
IPC: F24H9/12
Filed: 1995-10-10
Abstract: A control heating radiator comprises a radiator body panel having a plurality of fluid channels 9, 10. The body panel is provided with means 8, situated within a fluid channel, for adjusting the direction of flow of fluid within the radiator. The means 8 comprises a valve located in a lower horizontal flow channel 9 of the radiator. The valve may be partially or fully closed so as to force some of the heating fluid to flow up vertical channel 10. This arrangement allows a pair of bottom connectors to be used on the radiator (such that the radiator can be swung away from the wall) and a heat distribution which is better than would otherwise be attainable with such connection.
Patent GB-2309975-A (GB)
Title: Use of cellulose ethers in dishwashing
Inventor: APPLEBY CLAIRE
IPC: C11D3/00
Filed: 1996-02-08
Abstract: Cellulose ether inhibits the transfer of a coloured food soil from an aqueous wash solution to a substrate in dishwashing. Cellulose ethers are typically CMC or methyl cellulose type.
Patent GB-2299338-A (GB)
Title: Elastomeric compositions
Inventor: EIDEN ALFRED JOHANNAS
IPC: H01B3/28
Filed: 1994-12-15
Abstract: A halogen free elastomeric composition comprising a combination of acrylate elastomer and fully hydrogenated butadiene/acrylonitrile copolymer (HNBR), the elastomeric composition being cross-linked to meet the mechanical property characteristics required by Australian Department of Defence (Navy) Standards A014000.
Patent GB-2307262-A (GB)
Title: Two-part window frame component
Inventor: ROSE JOHN EDWARD
IPC: E06B7/10
Filed: 1996-07-01
Abstract: A component for a window frame 10 comprises a first elongate member 110 having a rear wall 122 and two side walls 112, 118 forming an open side 114, and a second elongate member 116, which is attachable to the first elongate member at the open side. Preferably, the first elongate member has a central wall 126 extending from the rear wall 122. When attached, the two elongate members define at least one closed space 124 within said component.