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Patent GB-2287750-A (GB)
Title: Securing system for a motor vehicle
Inventor: LOEFFLER MAXIMILIAN
IPC: E05B77/12
Filed: 1995-03-17
Abstract: The control unit (1) has a first control conduit (4) for locking a lock (2) and a second control conduit (5) for unlocking the lock. The control conduits are connected to a positioning device (3) which moves a bolt of the lock into a locking and an unlocking position. A monitor unit (6) is connected with the first control conduit and the control unit, whereby the monitor unit ascertains the voltage level on the first control conduit, feeding it to the control unit. The control unit compares the voltage level with a theoretical value and emits a signal for unlocking the lock to the positioning device, as soon as the voltage level deviates from the theoretical value.
Patent GB-2302373-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of gaskets
Inventor: PERCIVAL PAUL RUBEN
IPC: F16J15/08
Filed: 1995-06-17
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a gasket (10) comprising a compression-limiting stop. A blank (16) is inserted into an opening (13) through a metal sheet (12), the blank being thicker than said sheet and having a small clearance in said opening. Then, said blank is pressed while it is in said opening so that the blank is compressed in a direction normal to the plane of said sheet, thereby forming the stop, and is also caused to expand in the plane of the sheet outwardly of said opening. The expansion of the blank (16) brings it into gripping engagement with an edge portion of the sheet (12) surrounding said opening (13).
Patent GB-2303197-A (GB)
Title: Metering device for air lubricator
Inventor: ZHOU SHICHAO K
IPC: F01M1/16
Filed: 1995-07-07
Abstract: An adjustable oil metering valve for compressed air lubricators includes a lower, fixed member (20) having a central, downwardly extending oil delivery nozzle (30) and a peripherally ramped upper surface (29). Seated on surface (29), and rotatable relative thereto, is a valve member (21) comprising lower disc portion (31) having radial channel (35) in its lower surface. The lower surface portion (31) and the peripherally ramped portion of surface (29) of member (20) define peripheral gap (H) of progressively varying height into which the oil is fed. The oil flows to the nozzle (30) via the channel (35). The rate of flow of oil to the nozzle (30) is substantially proportional gap (H) which in turn is determined by the angular location of the outer end of channel (35) which is selectively varied by rotating valve member (21). The valve may largely comprise plastics mouldings.
Patent GB-2292707-A (GB)
Title: Production of metal containers
Inventor: CHEERS CHRISTOPHER FRANCIS
IPC: B21D37/14
Filed: 1995-08-25
Abstract: A die for the toolpack of a wall-ironing apparatus for forming metal cans is laterally displaceable for accommodating misalignment of the wall-ironing punch from its central axis. Restoring force to return the die to its own central position is provided by pneumatically operated biassing elements e.g. pistons 15. For increasing the restoring force available, those biassing elements which are on the upstream side of lateral die movement are rendered ineffective on the die by engagement with stops 17 located at the central die position. Usually, as described, the die is one of a pair of dies coupled for lateral movement together. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296334-A (GB)
Title: Process monitor
Inventor: BALLS ROGER CHARLES
IPC: G01L5/00
Filed: 1994-08-26
Abstract: A process monitor (10) for assessment of bending loads (70) encountered during mechanical handling of agricultural and manufactured products with a length (46) to diameter (47) ratio greater than 2:1, for example: sugar beet; has a core (12), and adjacent to a surface (40) piezoelectric plastic material cables (14) wound in a pattern (32, 34, 36, 38) sensitive to the particular processing conditions being monitored. The deflections (71) sustained by the envelope (20) of the process monitor (10) are used to identify situations where bending loads (70) occur which if applied to a real product would cause damage. After calibration against a real product the process monitor (10) is included in a batch of products to be processed. The deflections (71) experienced during handling especially those above a damaging threshold level (73) are monitored and logged within the process monitor (10). Rapid data analysis equipment (76) either external to or contained within the process monitor (10) is used to locate when and where the potentially damaging bending loads (70) occur. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2312853-A (GB)
Title: A set of playing pieces and a spelling game
Inventor: NORTON CLIVE
IPC: A63F1/02
Filed: 1996-05-10
Abstract: A set of playing pieces (10) for the generation of a random series of alphanumeric legends comprises two or more subsets (12, 14) of playing pieces, the playing pieces of each subset being identified by a characteristic unique to that subset. Each playing piece displays a plurality of alphanumeric legends (42, 44), each of the plurality of alphanumeric legends on a playing piece being associated with a characteristic of a subset of a playing piece different from that of the subset of the playing piece. The selection of an alphanumeric legend on one playing piece is determined by the characteristic of a previously selected playing piece. The present invention also provides a spelling game, comprising a set of playing pieces (100) comprising two or more subsets of playing pieces. The playing pieces of each subset are identified by a characteristic (112) unique to that subset and each playing piece displays one letter (106) associated with a characteristic of a subset of a playing piece different from that of the subset of the playing piece. Rules provide for the selection of a playing piece such that the selection is determined by the characteristic of a previously selected playing piece.
Patent GB-2315027-A (GB)
Title: Football lottery game
Inventor: BROWN LYNNE FLORA
IPC: A63F3/06
Filed: 1996-07-08
Abstract: The game apparatus includes a game card which specifies 49 matches numbered 1 to 49 consecutively. The player is required to forecast the 6 matches where a goal has been scored in the shortest time. In addition a seventh match is designated as a bonus match .
Patent GB-2317650-A (GB)
Title: A control device
Inventor: MARSH LAURENCE
IPC: F15B13/02
Filed: 1996-09-27
Abstract: A pneumatic control system is provided which comprises a control device having a fluid inlet 10, a fluid outlet 12 and a slot 14 for insertion of a card 18 therein. The control device is only operable when the correct card 18 is inserted into the slot 14, thereby modifying the fluid flow characteristics between the inlet and outlet in a predetermined manner. Accordingly the pneumatic control system can be used as a locking mechanism in numerous environments, especially where it is inconvenient or unsafe to use electrical switching.
Patent GB-2321302-A (GB)
Title: Modular heat exchanger
Inventor: LIPSCOMB JOHN
IPC: F24D3/14
Filed: 1997-01-20
Abstract: A heat exchanger comprises modules in the form of a self supporting sheet or block of solid insulating material 10 having an upwardly facing surface 32 carrying a thermally-transmissive foil 12. A channel 14 is formed in the surface for location of a plastics tube in heat exchange contact with the foil. The foil is in use in thermal contact with a covering for the heat exchanger. Several modules can be abutted such that the channels 14 form a continuous recess for the plastics tube. The foil preferably has a thickness of 0.01 - 0.1 mm.
Patent GB-2322593-A (GB)
Title: Blade clamping mechanism
Inventor: SCHUMANN MATTHEW ALEXANDER
IPC: B23D51/10
Filed: 1997-02-28
Abstract: A clamping mechanism for a power tool has a bayonet washer 6 rotatably mounted on the end of a plunger 1 so that the bayonet washer 6 is rotatable between a open and a closed position. The bayonet washer 6 is biassed towards the closed position by a torsion spring, but is latched in the open position by a keeper 3 when no blade member is positioned in the clamping mechanism. When a blade member is inserted into the mechanism through a slot 22 in the bayonet washer 6 and into engagement with the plunger 1 and keeper 3, the washer 6 is automatically released from the open position and rotates under the biassing force of the torsion spring to the closed position whereupon the blade member is locked into the power tool. The blade locates in a 'V' notch 12 in the plunger 1.
Patent GB-2325511-A (GB)
Title: A control pedal for a motor vehicle
Inventor: BURSTERT PIERRE
IPC: G05G1/00
Filed: 1997-05-22
Abstract: A one-piece, plastics control pedal for a motor vehicle is produced by a single moulding operation, e.g.by injection moulding, and comprises a pedal arm 10A, 10B supporting a foot-receiving portion 12. In cross-section, the pedal arm has two opposite side walls 22, 24, which may be parallel, integrally joined by opposite outwardly convex walls to define a hollow interior which may be of circular or ellipsoidal shape 20 in cross-section. The arm also includes reinforcing ribs 26.
Patent GB-2327095-A (GB)
Title: Toilet odour removal apparatus
Inventor: CURTIS GARY IAN
IPC: E03D9/05
Filed: 1997-07-10
Abstract: Odour removal apparatus for a flush type toilet (1) includes an adaptor located over the internal overflow (25) of the toilet. The adaptor allows a substantially gas tight seal to be made between the internal overflow and a fan (15) so that gases and entrained odours may be removed from the toilet pan (6) upon activation of the fan (15). The internal overflow still functions to remove excess water from the cistern. The invention also provides a fan (15) that is sufficiently small to fit within a wall (3) cavity but has sufficient vacuum and flow rate characteristics for efficient operation. A controller is also provided to allow variable speed (47) fan operation, variable fan on time (48) in response to activation of an infrared detector (52), and night light (59) operation.
Patent GB-2315834-A (GB)
Title: A brake fluid pressure control apparatus for compensating for a malfunctioning sensor
Inventor: SAKAI AKIRA
IPC: B60T8/94
Filed: 1997-07-23
Abstract: Normally, application of pedal 12 causes a pressure sensor 30 or pressure switch 32 to transmit a signal to ECU 10 which, in turn, closes valve 36 and opens valves 70, 100 to allow a pressure source, including pump 42, to supply pressure fluid to the wheel brakes. The apparatus also includes pressure sensors 74, 98 for the front and rear wheel brakes, and can determine, when a malfunction occurs, if the fault lies specifically in the sensor 30 and/or switch 32, or elsewhere. If the sensor 30 is malfunctioning, valve 36 is opened and valve 70 is closed so that the front wheel brakes are switched from the pressure source to the master cylinder, and the pressure source continues to supply fluid to the rear wheel brakes. If the fault occurs "elsewhere", valve 100 also closes and valves 90, 92, 118, 120 open so that the front and rear wheel brakes receive master cylinder pressure via open valve 36.
Patent GB-2318597-A (GB)
Title: Wall tie
Inventor: LAW GRAHAM
IPC: E04B1/41
Filed: 1997-10-24
Abstract: A wall tie for use in cavity wall construction, is capable of accommodating vertical and horizontal relative movement of the leaves of the wall in the plane of the wall, while preventing relative movement perpendicular to the plane of the wall. The wall tie comprises a first part (1) anchored to the first leaf and a second part (11) anchored to the second leaf. The first part has an elongate dowel portion (8) which engages in one or more elongate slots (16,17) in the second part. The dowel and slot connection accommodates movement by sliding along the slot in a direction perpendicular to the dowel and moving through the slot in a direction parallel to the dowel.
Patent GB-2330756-A (GB)
Title: Line connector for a fishing rod
Inventor: STACK KEVIN
IPC: A01K91/03
Filed: 1997-11-03
Abstract: To eliminate the possibility of a looped line disengaging from a slot 90 within a fishing tackle connector 80, a body portion 82 of the connector 80 and a sleeve 83 of the connector have co-operating threaded sections 92-95 that interlock through a rotational mechanism. Consequently, a substantially longitudinal force through the connector 80, exerted by a fish hooked through coupling of a line into the connector, is unable to displace the sleeve 83 from across an opening to the slot 90 in the connector 80. In an alternative embodiment the locking mechanism may consist of a lug and a raised plateau having a channel cut therethrough (Figs. 7,8).
Patent GB-2332324-A (GB)
Title: Luminance and chrominance separation filter for composite video decoder
Inventor: WESTON MARTIN
IPC: H04N9/78
Filed: 1997-12-10
Abstract: A composite video decoder has a separation filter serving to separate luminance and chrominance information. The filter takes weighted sums of pixels and products of triplets of pixels to provide non-linear behaviour without adaption. A method is given for calculating filter coefficients. The decoder may be used with a film-originating composite signal having a first video field and a second video field derived from each film frame, the decoder having two separation filters operating to separate luminance and chrominance information, the filters taking weighted sums of pixels in respective different apertures, one of the separation filters operating on the first video fields and the other operating on the second video fields.
Patent GB-2322899-A (GB)
Title: A work platform for a roof
Inventor: CUNNIFFE NIGEL JAMES
IPC: E04G3/26
Filed: 1998-03-03
Abstract: A work platform for a roof having spaced parallel rafters for supporting roofing materials comprises a structural frame (10), an upper work surface (15) mounted on the frame (10), a safety barrier (20) and a plurality of mounting feet (30). The feet (30) rest on the rafters of the roof and at least two of them include releasable fastening means, operable to secure the platform in position. The upper work surface (15) may include multiple removable sections which may be hinged to the frame (10) for upward hinging movement. The releasable fastening means of a foot (30) may comprise a clamping means to prevent lifting and longitudinal movement of the foot (30) relative to the rafter.
Patent GB-2325824-A (GB)
Title: Transmission of a mobile agent and message to a computer
Inventor: LANGE DANNY B
IPC: G06F15/177
Filed: 1998-03-27
Abstract: To permit the movement of a mobile agent 1 and a message from a source computer 3 to a destination computer 4, regardless of the condition of the destination computer, a temporary storage area 32 (a computer 21 having a storage unit) is provided for a computer 4 that is the destination for mobile agents messages. When a mobile agent can not move directly to the destination computer, the mobile agent and the message are stored in the temporary storage area. At an appropriate time, the destination computer extracts from the temporary storage area the agent and the message addressed to it. Since the temporary storage area is provided, the movement of the agent and the transmission of the message are ensured. Also because the temporary storage area is provided, the destination computer can accept a mobile agent in accordance with the situation and the condition of the computer.
Patent GB-2325477-A (GB)
Title: Roof structure
Inventor: CHAN WILLIAM WAI-LEE
IPC: E04B7/20
Filed: 1996-08-15
Abstract: A roof structure providing a habitable roof space on a dwelling comprises a concrete floor panel 16a and a plurality of rafters 18 in the form of metal section beams having a portion secured (32, 19) to the floor panel and extending upwardly to the top of the roof space and having a second portion secured (26) directly or indirectly to at least one of an opposed rafter, a concrete floor, or a concrete or masonry wall panel.
Patent GB-2333110-A (GB)
Title: Clip for mounting cladding on a structural member
Inventor: MARRIOTT DAVID
IPC: F16B5/06
Filed: 1998-09-07
Abstract: A clip (18) for mounting cladding (16) on a structural member, such as an RSJ (10) includes a pair of arms (24) for embracing a flange (14) of the RSJ (10) and a portion which is able to receive a support member (22) such that the cladding (16) may be attached to the support member (22) in order to mount the cladding (16) on the RSJ (10).
Patent GB-2328315-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for cleaning and chemical activation of a plurality of plate lug surfaces for producing pore free cast on strap joints
Inventor: VAZQUEZ DEL MERCADO LUIS FRANC
IPC: H01M50/541
Filed: 1998-09-11
Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning and chemical activation of a plurality of plate lug surfaces. The apparatus includes an ultrasonically-stirred flux vessel 10 an ultrasonically-stirred rinsing water vessel 14 and a gas-blowing device 17 contained inside a dirt collection vessel. Each vessel has an independent movement capability in the upward or downward directions, and all three vessels are mounted on a common supporting frame which allows their simultaneous horizontal displacement. When coupled to a conventional cast-on-strap machine, the apparatus allows the manufacture of pore-free cast-on-strap joints for lead-acid batteries.
Patent GB-2331651-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable interface device for a copier
Inventor: GOTHAM DAVID R
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 1998-10-15
Abstract: An articulating interface for a machine has an interface support positioned on the machine for mounting a control console. The interface support is movable in a plurality of directions to orient the control console in a plurality of selectable orientations to provide greater ease of use for diverse users. The interface support may be moved longitudinally, may be tilted, and may be swivelled.
Patent GB-2345008-A (GB)
Title: Air-bag
Inventor: VALKENBURG SIMON
IPC: B60R21/232
Filed: 1998-12-24
Abstract: In manufacturing an air-bag 1 which is formed from two super-imposed layers of fabric 2 interconnected by a plurality of seams 3, a sealant material is applied to the interior of the air-bag. The sealant material may be applied by introducing a mandrel 10 carrying a parison of the sealant material 11 into the air-bag, and injecting air or other propellant gas into the mandrel. Alternatively the sealant may be introduced as an aerosol or suspension of powder in the propellant gas.
Patent GB-2333685-A (GB)
Title: Lawn mower
Inventor: DUERKOPP KLAUS
IPC: A01D43/077
Filed: 1999-01-11
Abstract: In a lawn mower there is provided a guiding channel 25 with a suction aperture 26 for receiving cut material and an outlet aperture 27 for transferring the cut material to a collecting device 19. The collecting device 19 is associated with a fan 28 which generates a suction flow in the collecting device 19 and in the guiding channel 25. The cutter 13 comprises at least one blade which is wingless. The suction aperture 26 of the guiding channel 25 in the mowing chamber 5 is arranged above the cutting region of the cutter 13, which cutting region is positioned in front if viewed in the normal mowing direction 12. The suction end 29 of the fan 28 is connected to the collecting device 19.
Patent GB-2345715-A (GB)
Title: Composite auger piling with enlarged base footing
Inventor: ENGLAND MELVIN GERRARD
IPC: E02D5/72
Filed: 1999-01-12
Abstract: A method of forming a cast-in-situ pile having a shaft and a base of greater cross sectional area than the shaft by using an auger is disclosed. The auger is first bored into the ground until its tip reaches a given depth. The auger is then lifted by a predetermined distance while concrete or grout is supplied to the tip so as to form the base of the pile and then backscrewed out of the ground while continuing to supply concrete or grout to the tip so as to form a continous shaft of smaller cross-sectional area than the base of the pile. The shaft may alternatively be formed by lowering a pre-cast element throught the hollow stem of the auger into the subterranean mass of concrete or grout prior to backscrewing, or by way of conventional driven or auger piling techniques after the auger has been backscrewed out of the ground.
Patent GB-2333983-A (GB)
Title: Bedknife grinding device
Inventor: BERNHARD STEPHEN GEOFFREY
IPC: B24B41/06
Filed: 1999-02-05
Abstract: A device for grinding the bedknife 6 of a lawnmower comprising a mounting bar 4, electromagnets 2 which are mounted flush with the top face of mounting bar, and end brackets 8. In use, the bedknife is placed on mounting bar and is held in place by electromagnets whilst end brackets are positioned relative to the bedknife and the bedknife secured to them. When a grindstone motor (not shown) is started, the electromagnets are automatically de-energised. After grinding, the grindstone motor is stopped and electromagnets are re-energised to hold a bedknife in place whilst the end brackets are detached. The electromagnets are then manually de-energised so that the bedknife can be removed from the device.
Patent GB-2335176-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for packaging paving slabs
Inventor: SMYTHE PETER
IPC: B65D85/46
Filed: 1999-02-16
Abstract: Apparatus for packaging paving slabs 17 includes two elongate support members 10, 11 of substantially L-shaped cross-section, each having a base member 12, and a side member 13 upstanding from the base member. The support members are arranged in use in spaced parallel relationship, with the two side members remote from one another, so that they may receive paving slabs supported on their edges by the two base members. The support members also include means 15 for raising the base members above a support surface to enable the forks of a fork lift truck to pass below the base members. Support means are also provided, eg rails 16 or blocks, for supporting one or more paving slabs vertically so that other paving slabs supported by the support members can leans towards, and be supported by, the vertically supported paving slabs. A band 18 may be wrapped around the apparatus when filled with paving slabs to lie in a plane parallel to the longitudinal extent of the two elongate support members, or shrink wrapping may be placed over the support means and the paving slabs. Braces 14 may be provided to prevent paving slabs from sliding off the support members.
Patent GB-2338578-A (GB)
Title: Amusement apparatus
Inventor: STANLEY MARK HENRY
IPC: G07F17/38
Filed: 1999-06-08
Abstract: An amusement machine with a game of chance, e.g. a fruit machine, and game having at least some elements of skill, e.g. a pusher machine wherein a "win" on the fruit machine enables the pusher machine and a "win" on the pusher credits the fruit machine and disables the pusher. The games are controlled by a CPU. Preferably, the pay out odds on the bit machine are varied in dependence on the "wins" on the pusher.