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Patent GB-2289566-A (GB)
Title: Sheet material securing device
Inventor: WALSH RICHARD
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 1994-05-13
Abstract: A frame is provided for supporting a sheet of flexible material e.g. plastics or textile, said frame comprising an elongate straight or curved region having a recess with opposed surfaces for receiving a fold of the sheet, and an elongate securing member which engages the fold and presses the sheet against the opposed surfaces of the recess. The two opposed surfaces of the recess may be formed by plates (19, 20) which are disposed substantially parallel to each other, elongate parallel serrations (25) being provided on each of the opposed surfaces. The securing member is suitably an elongate compressible bead (30) of polyvinyl chloride or rubber. The frame may be pivotally attached to a box-like structure which may include internal illumination. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294766-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for constructing curvilinear portions of buildings
Inventor: DEAN WILLIAM ROGER
IPC: B23Q35/20
Filed: 1994-09-23
Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a curvilinear portion 2 of a building or other structure is disclosed in which a template 4 is used to control the movement of a tool 6 used to construct the structure. The template has a scaled-down profile corresponding to the desired profile of the structure. The tool is mounted on a follower means, such as a rack and pinion 5, which cooperates with the template 4 such that relative movement between the follower means and template causes the tool to move along the desired curvilinear profile. The template 4, follower means 5 and tool 6 may be mounted on a carriage (3) which runs along a track 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282576-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seating arrangement
Inventor: MURRAY GORDON
IPC: B60N2/01
Filed: 1992-03-25
Abstract: The cabin of a sports car has a single, centrally arranged driver's seat (4) and two transversely aligned, spaced rear passenger seats (6). The driver's seat (4) is arranged generally in front of the two rear passenger seats (6) but extends rearwardly beyond the front thereof. The driver's seat (4) also extends transversely to overlap part of each rear passenger seat (6). The engine of the vehicle is disposed substantially intermediately of the length thereof. The fuel tank is also disposed substantially intermediately of the length of the vehicle, preferably rearwardly of the driver's seat. There is thus no change in the centre of gravity of the vehicle no matter how full or empty is the fuel tank. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285065-A (GB)
Title: Increasing the SPF value of textiles
Inventor: HOFER URS
IPC: D06M101/16
Filed: 1994-12-14
Abstract: There is provided a stable, concentrated fabric rinse composition comprising 0.1 to 20, preferably 1 to 10% by weight of a UV absorber selected from a hydroxyaryl-1,3,5-triazine, a sulphonated-1,3,5-triazine, an o-hydroxyphenylbenzotriazole or a 2-aryl-2H-benzotriazole, based on the total weight of the composition, and a fabric care ingredient, preferably a fabric softener, a stain release or stain repellant ingredient or a water-proofing agent, the remainder being substantially water. The fabric rinse composition is preferably a fabric softener composition comprising 5 to 25, preferably 10 to 20% by weight of a cationic fabric softening agent and 0.1 to 20, preferably 1 to 10% by weight of a UV absorber selected from a hydroxyaryl-1,3,5-triazine, a sulphonated-1,3,5-triazine, an o-hydroxyphenylbenzotriazole or a 2-aryl-2H-benzotriazole, each based on the total weight of the composition, the remainder being substantially water. The present invention also provides method for the treatment of a textile article, comprising applying, to the previously washed article, the said fabric rinse composition, preferably the rinse cycle fabric softener composition, whereby the SPF value of articles so treated can be significantly increased.
Patent GB-2298037-A (GB)
Title: Temperature regulating liquid conditioning arrangment
Inventor: JEPHCOTT DOMINIC GREGORY EDWAR
IPC: F01M5/00
Filed: 1995-02-18
Abstract: Apparatus 10 (Figure 1) for conditioning liquid (e.g. engine lubricant) by cleaning it and regulating its temperature comprises a single housing 11 which is coupled to an engine block. A full flow cleaning element 27, a by-pass centrifugal cleaning element 23 and a heat exchanger element 42 are located in the housing 11. The heat exchanger 27 may form part of single closure 35 for the housing, removable for access to the cleaning elements. The heat exchange element may be disposed elsewhere in the housing and share a chamber with the full flow cleaning element, possibly one surrounding the other, (Figures 2-5). The heat exchange element may be part of heat exchange means which responds to the temperature of the liquid to effect heating or cooling to maintain a demanded temperature. A pump 49 and a heat exchanger 41 may be provided and the temperature of the liquid may be controlled by regulating the flow rate of the heat exchange medium or the radiating efficiency of the heat exchanger 41. Alternatively the heat exchanger 27 may be a heat pipe.
Patent GB-2299217-A (GB)
Title: Method of assembling a permanent magnet rotor
Inventor: BIRCH PETER HUGH
IPC: H02K15/03
Filed: 1995-03-23
Abstract: A method of assembling a permanent magnet rotor includes the steps of: (a) forming a rotor hub (11); (b) securing segments of permanent magnet (15) on the rotor hub (11) for example with adhesive; (c) machining the segments of permanent magnet (15) so that a continuous shallow taper (* small Greek alpha *) is formed over the outer diameter of the segments of permanent magnent from one axial end of the rotor hub (11) to the other and (d) axially fitting around the other circumference of the permanent magnet segments (15), from the smaller diameter end thereof, a plurality of retaining rings (16a-16h) made of high strength composite materials and having a decremental change in inside diameter equivalent to the change in magnet outside diameter due to the effect of the taper, the retaining rings (16a-16h) being moved axially to engage the outer circumferential surface of segments of permanent magnet (15) with a predetermined interference.
Patent GB-2288545-A (GB)
Title: Measuring golf club head speed and angle
Inventor: KATAYAMA HIROYUKI
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 1995-04-13
Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and a method for measuring head speed and an opening angle  theta . At least four sensors 1 are disposed at each vertex of a definite rectangle. An instrumentation device measures differences in time between moments a moving head intercepts rays of light toward the sensors respectively. An arithmetic unit calculates head speed and an opening angle on the basis of the measured time differences at the sensors. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300623-A (GB)
Title: Food container with spring tensioned hinged lid
Inventor: BARRY NICHOLA
IPC: B65D43/16
Filed: 1995-07-24
Abstract: A container (1) as commonly used in the sale and distribution by retail, of, for example, margarine, has a lid (3) attached to a container body (2) by one or more hinge elements (4), formed for example by one or more loops or hoops. The or each hinge element is pretensioned such that when the container (1) is opened, the lid (3) automatically rises clear of the opening of the container body (2), to allow for easy access to the contents. The hinge element (4) is joined with the lid (3) and container body (2) at points clear of the opening of the container (1) and the sealing surfaces (5, 6) of the lid (3) and container body (2).
Patent GB-953121-A (GB)
IPC: A47B19/04
Abstract: 953,121. Book-holders. BENNER-NAWMAN Inc. Jan. 27, 1961, No. 3307/61. A holder for telephone directories &c. comprises an aluminium drum 11 rotatably mounted on a steel rod 13 and a rod-like retaining member 28 having the inner end 28a pivotally engaged in an aperture 29 at one end of the drum and the outer end 28c detachably retained in an aperture 31 in the other end of the drum by a cap 32. The cap 32 is held to the drum by the screwed stem 34 of a handle 36 and is rotatable to bring a slot 39 opposite the end 28c of the member 28 for release thereof, for insertion of the member between the leaves of the directory. The end 28a is also releasable from the aperture 29. A stop 42 engages members 46 mounted in two of the apertures 29 to limit rotation of the drum and collars 19, 21 spot welded within the drum have flanges slidable on the rod 13 for axial movement of the drum which is limited by abutment of the collars with a pin 24 mounted in the rod 13. In modifications retaining members are equidistantly spaced around the drum to take a number of directories which counterbalance each other so that a stop 42 is not required, a rectangular recess is formed in the drum or a channel member is secured to the drum to receive the spines of single books. In further modifications a cylindrical member joining the flanges of the collars slides on the rod, the inner end of the retaining member is not releasable, and the cap has no flange, the outer end of the retaining member being inserted or removed by loosening of the screw holding the cap.
Patent GB-2297528-A (GB)
Title: Slidably adjustable front chainring axle of a bicycle
Inventor: LINDSAY JOHN JAMES
IPC: B62M9/14
Filed: 1996-01-29
Abstract: A race bearing collar 18 is located by circlips 19,20 on a front chainring axle 6 of a bicycle to permit only rotational movement of the axle 6 relative to the collar 18. Lateral movement of the collar 18 creates lateral movement of the axle 6, to which is attached a front chainring 10 (fig. 2), other sprockets, and pedals 12 (fig. 2). The front chainring position is adjustable to ensure optimum alignment of the chain between selected front and rear gear sprockets. The collar may be located within the front axle bracket 4 of a bicycle, and its movement may be indexed and linked to the front derailleur mechanism (fig. 9).
Patent GB-2301603-A (GB)
Title: Joist hanger or similar support
Inventor: ANDREWS HAROLD JOHN
IPC: E04B1/26
Filed: 1996-05-11
Abstract: A hanger (11) or similar support for a timber joist (10), roof truss or the like comprises a bearing portion (12), an abutment portion (13) depending or upstanding at right angles therefrom and a pair of spaced apart parallel side portions (14, 15) extending forwardly from the abutment portion (13). In use the bearing portion (12) rests on support structure such as blockwork or brickwork e.g., by insertion between adjacent courses of the latter and the side portions (14, 15) receive between them an end part of a joist (10). The vertically open ended space between the side portions (14, 15) permits vertical adjustment of the joist (10) e.g., for levelling prior to nailing the side portions (14, 15) to it. The arrangement also allows lower projection (22) and exposure of the underside of the joist (10). Rear wall extension (21) of the abutment portion (13) protects the joist end from wall contact. The hanger (11) can be economically produced from a single sheet metal blank with integrally connected adjacent portions (12, 13, 14, 15).
Patent GB-2314521-A (GB)
Title: Tyre punch
Inventor: OUTHWAITE MARK STEPHEN
IPC: A01F25/16
Filed: 1996-06-27
Abstract: A tyre punch, for punching holes in the walls of tyres, comprises a frame with a base plate 3 and a body 5. A tyre (51 Fig 3) is placed in the region 7 between a first hole 9 and a second hole 11. A cutting member 13 having a punch end 14 is movable in the first hole 9 under the action of a pivoted lever 15. Further lever action punches the tyre, with the punch end passing into the second hole. The device may be mounted onto a three-point linkage on the rear of a tractor by means of three attachment points (31,33,35 Fig 2). The lever may be hand operated or be powered from the tractor hydraulic system.
Patent GB-2301130-A (GB)
Title: Dust suppression
Inventor: TIPPETT JAMES M
IPC: E21F5/06
Filed: 1996-07-26
Abstract: Dilute solutions of diallyldimethyl ammonium chloride polymers are effective as dust suppressants for finely divided mineral and coal particles.
Patent GB-2304231-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor integrated circuit device and method of manufacture
Inventor: HAYASHI YOSHIHIRO
IPC: H01L21/302
Filed: 1996-08-12
Abstract: After a pattern transfer of a first pattern image (33a) to a lower photo-sensitive layer (33) of first material, a second pattern image (34a) is transferred to an upper photo-sensitive layer (34) of second material higher in photo-sensitivity than the first material, and the first image and the second image are concurrently developed so as to form a composite etching mask through a simple process. The patterned photosensitive layers may also be used as an inter-level insulation structure.
Patent GB-2318850-A (GB)
Title: Damper
Inventor: PAGE R
IPC: F16F9/508
Filed: 1996-10-28
Abstract: A fixed number of dampers (13) are connected between approach bridges and a high bridge by self-aligning bearing (16). Each damper (13) comprises a hydraulic capsule which includes a single-ended hydraulic cylinder (21) having a cylinder chamber provided with valving (35-38) controlling displacement of hydraulic fluid between cylinder spaces (33, 34) during extension and contraction of the cylinder (21), and pressure accumulator (39) to and from which hydraulic fluid is displaced during expansion and contraction. The valving (35-38) is operable to provide minimal resistance to slow movement of the hydraulic cylinder caused by thermal expansion and contraction of bridge parts, whilst providing significant resistance to much faster relative movement.
Patent GB-2307202-A (GB)
Title: A mould capable of releasing moulded article
Inventor: JONES BRIAN ROBERT
IPC: B28B7/06
Filed: 1996-11-18
Abstract: A plastics mould for moulding elongate articles, such as concrete fence posts, comprises an elongate base 12 and two spaced side walls 10 which are co-extensive and integral with the base. The side walls diverge as they extend upwardly from the opposite longitudinal side edges 15 of the base 12, and are formed with inward longitudinal projections 13 to form longitudinal grooves in the sides of the moulded article. The base 12 is resiliently flexible and is curved upwardly so that it becomes flattened and stressed when the side walls 10 are moved towards one another and are held in their operative moulding position. When the side walls are subsequently released they tend to spring apart, due to the stress in the base 12, thus facilitating removal of the moulded article from the mould.
Patent GB-2322780-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for fixing shot on a fishing line
Inventor: WORRAD ROBERT EDWARD
IPC: A01K95/02
Filed: 1997-03-05
Abstract: The apparatus assists in the attachment of spherical shot 17 containing a slit 18, to fishing lines, and comprises a 'U'-shaped housing 15 having magnifying means 16 attached to one leg, and a main body 10 attached to the other leg. The body 10 has bores 11, 13 meeting to form a chamber, which communicates with a groove 12 in the surface of the body. Shot is dropped into one of the bores and falls into the chamber. The body is tapped until the slit in the shot aligns itself with the groove, when a fishing line 19 is laid in the groove and enters the slit, at which point a clamping rod 20 is pushed onto the shot through the bore 11 and closes the slit. The line with the shot attached thereto is then removed from the chamber via the bore 13. The procedure can be viewed through the magnifying means.
Patent GB-2326082-A (GB)
Title: Fire hose support
Inventor: GILES CHRISTOPHER EDWARD
IPC: A62C33/04
Filed: 1997-06-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to a fire hose support 1 for holding a fire hose nozzle, in particular a fire hose support which may be temporarily clamped to hand railing 2,3. The fire hose support comprises an elongate member 7,9 with a pair of grips 4,5 adapted to receive a pair of parallel handrails 2,3 one in each grip 4,5, the length of the elongate member 7,9 being adjustable to adjust the distance between the grips 4,5. Clamping means 22 is provided to clamp at least one of the grips 4 to a handrail 2, and mounting means 88 is provided to releasably secure a fire hose nozzle to the support 1. The support 1 may be releasably secured to the pair of handrails 2,3 by first opening a grip 4,22 and adjusting the length of the elongate member 7,9 until both handrails 2,3 are received in the grips 4,5 and then by clamping at least one of the grips 4 to engage both rails 2,3 securely within the grips 4,5. The hose nozzle is mounted on inclined post 88 via an adapter with a suitable hole. The water jet would be directed to the right in fig.2 so that the back pressure keeps the adapter engaged with post 88. The whole of the upper assembly is adjustable eg via plate 50 with arcuate slot 52 so the hose can be directed at a fire and left unattended.
Patent GB-2314304-A (GB)
Title: Airbag module cover member
Inventor: YAMAKAWA KAZUHIKO
IPC: B60R21/2165
Filed: 1994-06-30
Abstract: An airbag cover member 70B is provided with a first tear line 75B formed in its rear surface and second tear lines 76B continuing from the first tear line and orthogonal to that first tear line, wherein ribs 80 are provided along the outside of the second tear lines. Adapter members 71B, 72B may be provided parallel to the first tear line and the second tear lines may extend to said adapter members. The ribs may also continue to said adapter members. Stop holes 81 may be provided at the end portions of the second tear lines.
Patent GB-2317481-A (GB)
Title: Paging receiver
Inventor: KONDO HISASHI
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 1997-09-18
Abstract: A paging receiver has a function setting memory 4 for storing message division information to divide a message contained in a received message signal into a plurality of messages, and a message processor 6 for dividing the message into a plurality of messages according to the message division information, for storing the messages in a message memory 7, and for displaying the messages on a display unit 10. The paging receiver allows the user reliably and quickly to confirm a long message in the same period of time and with the same operation as when shorter messages divided from a long message and stored in the message memory are confirmed.
Patent GB-2331704-A (GB)
Title: Coloured Dental Floss
Inventor: O'REILLY MADELEINE DENISE
IPC: A61C15/04
Filed: 1997-11-28
Abstract: Dental floss is formed of a colour that is sufficiently different from the creamy-white colour of plaque and other debris which tends to collect in interdental and subgingival areas, to highlight the nature and the quality of plaque and the debris which is removed by flossing operation. The colour is not red and may be black, navy blue or bottle green. Additionally the coloured portion may be arranged between different coloured portions to be held by the user.
Patent GB-2321622-A (GB)
Title: Replaceable off-axis ink cartridge with electrical contacts mounted within a cavity thereof
Inventor: CLARK JAMES E
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 1998-01-16
Abstract: The cartridge 12 has electrical contacts 50 mounted within the cavity 66 that engage biased electrical contacts 51 mounted on a tapered connector 83 of the printer when inserted thereon. The connector moves along the X and Y axes to correct any misalignment of the contacts on engagement thereof. The contacts are mounted within the cavity to avoid contamination thereof, in particular, damage caused by electrostatic discharge. A semiconductor memory element 74 controls the printing operation by sending signals to the printer via the contacts.
Patent GB-2323980-A (GB)
Title: PCB connector forming end of housing
Inventor: FRENZEL HENRYK
IPC: H01R12/71
Filed: 1998-02-11
Abstract: An electrical apparatus having a cup-shaped housing (1) for receiving a circuit carrier (2) is described, which is closed by a closing portion (3) on an end face (11) of the housing (1). In this connection, a plug portion (4) is aligned at right angles to a broad side (21) of the circuit carrier (2) and is arranged over an edge region (22) of this broad side (21). Plug portion (4) and closing portion (3) are constructed in one piece. Such an apparatus permits the use of uncurved connection pins (41) in the plug portion (4), which pins can be guided directly into the circuit carrier (2).
Patent GB-2322408-A (GB)
Title: Securing device for wires
Inventor: FACEY HUGH DAVID
IPC: F16G11/04
Filed: 1998-02-19
Abstract: A securing device (10) for wires and of the type comprising a body (11) having therethrough twin bores (12A, 12B) from end-to-end separated by a thin wall (13), respective inlets (14A, 14B) to the bores being at opposite ends of the body and, likewise, outlets (15A, 15B) from the bores, channels (16A, 16B) within the body one to each side of the twin bores and each inclined towards the inlet end of a respective bore and breaking into that bore at the middle of the body, a wedge member (17A, 17B) movable along each channel, and an abutment (18A, 18B) adjacent the outlet of each respective bore, is characterized in that at least one of the abutments within the body is provided with a hole (19A, 19B), and a screw (20A, 20B) extends through the hole for engagement of the inner end of the screw with the respective wedge member the end of the screw remote from the wedge member being provided with means (21A, 21B) for effecting rotation of the screw. Preferably, as shown, each abutment is provided with a hole and screw as aforesaid so that a loop or "eye" (24) can be formed without having to ascertain which inlet must be entered first.
Patent GB-2332948-A (GB)
Title: Portable level alarm
Inventor: SINGH BHAG
IPC: A47K3/00
Filed: 1998-04-09
Abstract: A portable level alarm comprising a trapped float 8, a pressure activated switch 7 and an alarm unit 3. In use when the level of a liquid reaches a predetermined level 10, the float 8 makes contact with the pressure activated switch 7 and activates an alarm sounder 1, thereby alerting the user that the predetermined level 10 has been reached. The alarm is particularly intended to warn of the imminent overflow of a bathtub, in which case the alarm is preferably contained in a hook shaped housing that can be hooked over the side of a bathtub. Alternatively invention may be use as a level alarm for a water tank, toilet, dust collector or river. The housing may include a telescopic portion 7 to allow adjustment of the level at which the alarm is activated.
Patent GB-2324321-A (GB)
Title: Installing a post in the ground
Inventor: JONES DAVID
IPC: E01F9/011
Filed: 1998-04-15
Abstract: A structure for installing a post in the ground 25 comprises a hollow sleeve 10 with a cap member and base member 11 connected at its opposite ends. The cap and base members are provided with portions 14, 19 which engage with the post such that a space exists between the post and the inner surface of the sleeve in the portion between the members. Both members may have outwardly extending flanges 16, 20 which help to stabilize the structure and the cap member may have a part which is adjustably engageable with the post. A waterproof cover may be provided which lies over the cap member and seals the space between the cap member and the post. The base member 11 and cap member are preferably both detachable from the sleeve 10 and are either a sliding frictional fit or snap fit with the sleeve 10. The cap member may contain a spirit level device to ensure that the structure is vertical.