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Patent GB-2308900-A (GB)
Title: Polyhedral sundial
Inventor: ROLFE GARY
IPC: G04B49/02
Filed: 1996-01-06
Abstract: A sundial is formed from a series of flat surfaces arranged helically. Time is indicated by the shadow cast by the sun on the series of surfaces. The surfaces are set around an axis parallel to the earth's axis and in such a way that by their angle of orientation to the sun, they will fall in or out of shadow at regular given intervals through the day.
Patent GB-2300513-A (GB)
Title: Electron multiplier for a multi-channel photomultiplier tube
Inventor: BOUTOT JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: H01J43/22
Filed: 1996-04-23
Abstract: Electron multiplier of the perforated sheet type is provided in which two successive sheets (14, 15) constitute a dynode which has several multiplier channels (A, B) in common. For controlling the gain of a given channel (A), a control electrode (30) is provided in the form of a sheet inserted between the sheets (14, 15) of a dynode (Dn) which has a grating window (33) controlling the gain of the channel (A) in question, and one (or several) aperture(s) (34) in accordance with the number of remaining channels. Another channel (B) is controlled by another electrode (31) inserted between the sheets (16, 17) of another dynode (D n+1 ). The invention also relates to a multi-channel photomultiplier tube which comprises such an electron multiplier.
Patent GB-2298383-A (GB)
Title: Hemming machine
Inventor: KOVAROVIC JOSEF
IPC: B21D19/08
Filed: 1995-02-13
Abstract: A press is described for prehemming and final hemming the internal periphery of an aperture in sheet material received on an anvil (10) on which the sheet material (12) is held down so that the upturned edge (14) of the aperture which is to be hemmed is substantially in alignment with the edge of the opening in the anvil (10). A composite hemming tool (40, 42) is provided adapted to perform prehemming and final hemming and carried by a tool carrier (36, 38). Drive means (24, 26) protrudes up from the press through the opening in the anvil so that a lower inclined leading edge (44, 46) of the tool substantially registers with the upturned edge (14) to be hemmed. The drive means operates so as to force the tool first of all towards the edge so as to bend the upturned edge over until it is bent through substantially 90{ from its upstanding position and thereafter to move in a generally downward direction so as to compress the downturned edge. A method of hemming is also described based on this machine.
Patent GB-2301206-A (GB)
Title: A system for facilitating creation of a computer
Inventor: COOK MATTHEW DAMIAN
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 1996-05-20
Abstract: An automated system for facilitating creation of a compatible rack-mountable component personal computer allows a user to select desired components (e.g. server, storage) for inclusion in a computer configuration. The system evaluates the chosen components against the criteria of compatibility, power availability, space, requirements for connections, weight distribution and component thermal output.
Patent GB-2313654-A (GB)
Title: Single action cocking and loading air gun
Inventor: LAMBERT FREDERICK GEORGE
IPC: F41B11/55
Filed: 1996-05-28
Abstract: An air gun, eg an air rifle has a detachable magazine (figure 3) capable of holding a quantity of pellets. The magazine charged with pellets is slideably located in a guide (16) adjacent to the breach of the gun barrel and initially against a stop (21) on a rotatable crank (17) having an integrally formed half gear pinion 26. A slideable gear rack (Fig 5) supported in a bearing is in contact with a cocking link (14). The action of cocking the gun rotates the crank a full 360{ via the action of the gear rack. Through the cooperation of stop 21 and a notch (24) on the magazine, the latter is indexed across the exit orifice of the cylinder giving alignment of the exit orifice, the breach of the barrel and the pellet held in the magazine.
Patent GB-2301771-A (GB)
Title: Modular furniture
Inventor: MOORE JAMES M
IPC: A47C4/02
Filed: 1996-06-05
Abstract: A method of manufacturing furniture such as chairs, settees and sofas using rectangular modules is disclosed. For example, in manufacturing a chair, three modules 10, 30 and 30A are fixed together to give a basic core structure, the shape of which can be modified as required by adding non-structural shaping members 44,46,48,50,52 which will receive suitable upholstery or padding. This method allows a variety of furniture to be made using mass-production methods.
Patent GB-2299335-A (GB)
Title: Hydroxamic acid derivatives as metalloproteinase inhibitors
Inventor: BECKETT RAYMOND PAUL
IPC: C07C259/06
Filed: 1995-01-23
Abstract: The following compounds: 2S-Hydroxy-3R-[1S-( tert -butylcarbamoyl)-2,2-dimethyl-propylcarbamoyl]-5-methyl-hexanohydroxamic acid, 2S-Hydroxy-3R-[1S-(N,N-dimethylcarbamoyl)-2,2-dimethyl-propyl-carbamoy l]-5-methyl-hexanohydroxamic acid, 2S-Hydroxy-3R-[1S-(3-hydroxy-2,2-dimethylpropylcarbamoyl)-2,2-dimethyl -propylcarbamoyl]-5-methyl-hexanohydroxamic acid, 2S-Hydroxy-3R-[1S-(methylcarbamoyl)-2,2-dimethyl-propylcarbamoyl]-6-ph enyl-hexanohydroxamic acid and 2S-Hydroxy-3R-[1S-(methylcarbamoyl)-2,2-dimethyl-butylcarbamoyl]-5-met hyl-hexanohydroxamic acid are matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors.
Patent GB-2314325-A (GB)
Title: Match head formulations
Inventor: COX MICHAEL GRAHAM CARY
IPC: C06F3/00
Filed: 1996-06-18
Abstract: Match head formulations suitable for the production of safety matches and matches that may be struck anywhere are described which include metal chelate complexes of iron, copper, chromium or vanadium and citric acid, lactic acid, tartaric acid and EDTA. The metal chelate complexes may be combined with conventional match head compositions in which chromium compounds, sesqui-based phosphorus compounds, sulphur compounds and oxides of zinc present or preferably combined with environmentally friendly compositions using either amorphous phosphorus or, optionally, in the case of match head formulations suitable for the production of safety matches, an iron phosphide known as ferrophosphorus. These formulations are environmentally friendly both in manufacture and use. Environmentally friendly match head formulations which may be brightly coloured are also described.
Patent GB-2302177-A (GB)
Title: Micro-mechanical oscillator of an oscillation gyrometer
Inventor: BUESTGENS BURKHARD
IPC: G01C19/574
Filed: 1995-04-11
Abstract: The invention proposes in a micro-mechanical oscillator of an oscillation gyrometer that the two masses oscillating in counter-phase connected via a coupling region be suspended on at least one suspension spring. The suspension springs are soft in the direction of oscillation and substantially harder in all other degrees of freedom. The torque resulting from the rate of rotation (absolute angular velocity) can thus he transmitted to the oscillating masses. Interference signals in the measurement of Coriolis forces are suppressed by subtraction. The oscillator is made of a semiconductor material and can be excited to oscillation in the electrostatic or electromagnetic field by suitable current leads.
Patent GB-2302292-A (GB)
Title: High-efficiency air filtering apparatus
Inventor: GLUCKSMAN DOV Z
IPC: F24F8/108
Filed: 1995-06-07
Abstract: A high-efficiency air filtering apparatus for cleaning and circulating air in a closed room is in the shape of a vertical cylinder and includes a semi-cylindrical housing (I) and a semi-cylindrical filtering chamber (IV), both enclosing a centrifugal blower (II) configured to suck filtered air out of the apparatus through the filter (IV) and blow it into the room. The apparatus is characterized by that the filtering chamber contains a closely pleated filter sheet of a HEPA-filter which is covered on top and bottom by flat panels (10) and is air-tightly pressed onto the semi-cylindrical housing (I), thus making the apparatus completely air tight. The filtering chamber (IV) is urged onto the contour of the housing and is releasably fastened to the top and bottom of the housing (I), permitting replacement of the filter after clogging. A pressure sensor (116) is mounted on the blower housing (I) configured to effect a visible signal to be issued as soon as the pressure inside the housing rises above a predesignated magnitude due to clogging of the filter.
Patent GB-2319716-A (GB)
Title: Protective headgear incorporating a permanently integrated lighting device
Inventor: HAYES ANDREW CHARLES AUBREY
IPC: A42B3/04
Filed: 1996-11-08
Abstract: Protective headgear with a permanently integrated lighting device which improves the visibility of the wearer to others and therefore increases his/her safely, comprises a helmet with a series of flashing light emitting diodes (LED's) set into the surface of the helmet. The helmet may also be provided with a self-contained power supply or circuitry as well as a manual or automatic switching mechanism.
Patent GB-2320474-A (GB)
Title: Electric powered trailer for bicycle
Inventor: COLLINS MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: B62M7/14
Filed: 1996-12-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to an electric powered trailer 1 for attaching to a bicycle, said trailer comprising a carcass 2 having a plurality of sides 3 and an access opening 3c. The trailer 1 also comprises a power source and an electric powering device powered by said power source, such as a battery powered electric motor, and a powering device operating means which is electrically coupled thereto, said powering device operating means being operable to switch the electric device on and off. The trailer includes at least one wheel 9, said at least one wheel 9 being a driving wheel with electrical connections from the electric powering device thereto, such that upon operation of the electric powering device the driving wheel 9 is electrically powered to rotate. Further, the trailer 1 comprises a tow bar 11 and bicycle attachment means for attachment to a bicycle. The towbar 11 may be removable. Furthermore, the trailer 1 comprises a removable tiller (see fig.2) for pedestrian-controlled steering without attachment to a bicycle, said tow-bar 11 and said tiller being releasably attachable to the carcass 2 by bar attaching means 13, and said tow bar 11 and said tiller bar being interchangeable.
Patent GB-2306498-A (GB)
Title: Ferroelectric liquid crystal devices
Inventor: MASON IAN ROBERT
IPC: G02F1/137
Filed: 1995-08-30
Abstract: In order to reduce the effects of impact on liquid crystal devices a polymer network is introduced into ferroelectric liquid crystal cells. A liquid crystal device comprises two spaced cell walls each bearing electrode structtures and treated on at least on facing surface with an alignment layer, a layer of a smectic liquid crystal material enclosed between the cell walls, characterised in that the liquid crystal material contains a small amount of monomer. The liquid crystal material may also contain a photoinitiator. The monomer material may be cured to produce the polymer network; the curing may be carried out in the presence of an electric or magnetic field. Further, the monomer may be cured in an isotropic or liquid crystal phase.
Patent GB-2308608-A (GB)
Title: 2-stage underreamer
Inventor: MCGARIAN BRUCE HERMANN FORSYTH
IPC: E21B47/09
Filed: 1995-10-31
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB95/02540 Sec. 371 Date Jul. 22, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Jul. 22, 1997 PCT Filed Oct. 31, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO96/13648 PCT Pub. Date May 9, 1996A 2-stage underreamer for use in a subterranean wellbore includes a unitary body having upper and lower blades mounted in slots formed perpendicular to each other in the body. Separate upper and lower piston assemblies are provided for driving the blades respectively from a storage configuration in which they are located substantially completely within the slots to a use position. The blades each include a steel arm having mounted thereon a base of tungsten nickel cobalt matrix in which diamond and/or tungsten carbide inserts are provided. A signal is given to the surface that the blades are in their extended position by changing the mud.
Patent GB-2312657-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic servo steering system
Inventor: FASSE ERNST-HEINRICH
IPC: B60R25/02
Filed: 1997-04-21
Abstract: In a hydraulic servo steering system with a double-acting hydraulic servomotor 1 and a servovalve 4 provided for controlling the latter, valves 9 which can be shut off are provided in the connections between the servovalve 4 and the servomotor 1 and the servomotor 1 can be hydraulically locked by means of these valves. The valves 9 are not only capable of being shut off but also of being regulated. This makes it possible to achieve damping of the servomotor 1 as a function of the driving situation.
Patent GB-2327892-A (GB)
Title: Ultra-violet curable coating
Inventor: LAMBERT NIGEL
IPC: B05D3/06
Filed: 1997-07-31
Abstract: A substrate is coated with a mixture including at least a reactive part. The reactive part comprises between 30% and 100% multi-functional material, and is photo-initiator free. The multifunctional material may have three or more functional acrylate groups, and the coating may also contain a pre-polymer. The coated substrate is exposed, in a curing zone, to ultra-violet light from at least one lamp which has a power output of at least 140 wats per linear centimetre. A substantially inert atmosphere is maintained in the curing zone where the substrate is exposed to the ultra-violet light.
Patent GB-2328876-A (GB)
Title: Eye medication spray dispenser
Inventor: BUTLER ROBERT
IPC: A61F9/00
Filed: 1997-09-04
Abstract: An eye medication fine spray pump, with a flexible base for universal attachment to any open top medication vessel. The invention comprises a fine spray pump mechanism 12,13 with a tapered flexible, cap attachment 15, located to the pump base, into which the open top of any medication vessel may be secured at the wider end and, located to the spray outlet, a cup attachment 10, open at both ends and of standard eyebath shape and proportion.
Patent GB-2329196-A (GB)
Title: Mounting fire damper in wall
Inventor: MCCABE FRANCIS J
IPC: F24F13/14
Filed: 1997-09-11
Abstract: A fire damper (10) is provided with a central flange (12) for mounting within a wall. The flange has a plurality of holes allowing the materials in the wall construction to pass through the holes and retain the damper (10). A mitre cut can be provided in the corners of the damper and the flange to provide for expansion during a fire.
Patent GB-2319181-A (GB)
Title: Antiseptic bar soap having low levels of chelating agents based on triclosan and a chloro & methyl substituted phenol
Inventor: PAYNE DAVID NORMAN
IPC: C11D17/00
Filed: 1997-10-07
Abstract: An antiseptic bar soap comprises:  a) 0.35 to 0.75% w/w of an antimicrobially active chlorinated methyl substituted phenol, substituted on the ring by one or more chloro groups and one or More methyl groups; b) 0.15 to 0.25% w/w triclosan (2-hydroxy-4,2',4'-trichloro-diphenylether), or a salt thereof; and c) less than 0.075% w/w EDTA chelating agent.  This particular combination of active agents produces satisfactory antiseptic activity in a bar soap (including a substantive effect on the skin) without the use of high levels of chelating agents. Preferably the bar soap contains no chelating agents other than those included in the soap base as stabilising agents.
Patent GB-2315042-A (GB)
Title: Composite materials
Inventor: MORRIS GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: H05K1/18
Filed: 1996-05-20
Abstract: A laminated composite material (10) having patterned conductors integral to its structure is described which comprises a plurality of cloth layers and a penetrating resin matrix material in which at least one of the cloth layers (4) has a deposited patterned layer of electrical conductor to form a conducting path (14) in the resultant composite material. The electrical conductor is preferably deposited to such a thickness that individual fibres of the cloth are coated but that the resin permeates between individual fibres in the conducting regions. The conducting regions provide for external electrical connection of embedded electronic devices (2).
Patent GB-2319498-A (GB)
Title: Inking system for a rotary press
Inventor: WECH ERICH
IPC: B41F31/00
Filed: 1997-11-25
Abstract: In a continuous-feed inking system for a rotary press, in order to remove irregularities in the transfer of ink to the film roller and to improve the print quality, the film roller (12, 12.1) is equipped with an internal cooling system. Coolant flow can be regulated by a valve 27 under the influence of a control unit 28 in dependence on the temperature of the film roller or the spacing between this roller and the ductor roller 11. A heating option can be included to set the ink temperature for start-up.
Patent GB-2323626-A (GB)
Title: Latch assembly with adjustable spring
Inventor: CHAGGAR BALVINDER SINGH
IPC: E05B15/04
Filed: 1998-03-23
Abstract: A latch assembly comprises a casing (10), a latch bolt (14) biased normally to extend from the casing, and retractable by movement in one direction of an exterior operating handle transmitted through a follower (23), and adjustment means for altering the force of a spring (31) which returns the follower to its rest position upon release of the operating handle. The adjustment means incorporate a rotatable screw (41) as shown but various means of adjustment are disclosed.
Patent GB-2324012-A (GB)
Title: Programming development environments performed by computers
Inventor: GLASER HOWARD JUSTIN
IPC: G06F3/0482
Filed: 1998-03-23
Abstract: A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture for providing a selectively docking and floating menu/tool bar (600, 602, 604, 606) for windows displayed on a monitor (434) connected to a computer (400). The docking or floating nature of the menu/tool bar is selectable by the user, generally by selecting either a docking mode or floating mode from a menu displayed on the monitor. When floating mode is selected, the menu/tool bar automatically floats apart from the window. When docking mode is selected, the menu/tool bar automatically docks adjacent to the window. In floating mode, the selection of a window as an "active" window results in the activation of the menu/tool bar. In docking mode, the selection of a window as an "active" window results in the activation and immediate docking of the menu/tool bar to that window. Thereafter, any manipulation of the active window results in an identical manipulation of the docking menu/tool bar.
Patent GB-2329954-A (GB)
Title: Head-mounted pointing device for computers
Inventor: SAWYER ANTHONY MARK
IPC: G06F3/0346
Filed: 1998-09-03
Abstract: A pointing device for a computer comprises clamp means 3 capable of clamping the device to the head of a user; means 5 for sensing the direction of movement of the user's head and for outputting direction signals indicative thereof; means 11 for mounting the sensing means 5 on the clamp means 3; and means for setting a deadzone in which movement of the head of the user does not result in the output of direction signals. The direction sensing means includes balls 44a-d rolling in compartments 42a-d and interrupting beams between optical emitters 46a-d and optical detectors 48a-d, and the deadzone setting means is constituted by a screw or screws (50a-d, Fig.4b) for adjusting the slope of the compartments.
Patent GB-2343876-A (GB)
Title: Insert for labelling and locating article in a bag
Inventor: ALLEN ARTHUR
IPC: B65D75/58
Filed: 1998-11-20
Abstract: A package comprises: a rectangular article 14, particularly a mouse mat, in a transparent bag 16; and an insert 2 for labelling and locating the article in said bag. The insert partially overlaps the article, and is preferably formed by folding sheet material into a w-shaped cross section, so that the article can be engaged in the central v-shaped channel 10. The package can also include a relatively stiff backing sheet which can also be located by the insert. The mouth of the bag preferably has a flap 17 with a layer of double sided adhesive tape 18 for sealing the bag. The bag and label may have holes 20 which align when the package is assembled, so that the package may be hung for display purposes.
Patent GB-2330240-A (GB)
Title: A.C. electrical machine and method of transducing power between two different systems
Inventor: JUDSON JOHN
IPC: H02K57/00
Filed: 1997-06-25
Abstract: A structure for an a.c. electrical machine and method of transducing power between two different systems. The machine comprises two electrically balanced transformers which are generally, but not exclusively, three phase. Initially the transformers are in balance and no currents flow in the secondary windings of the transformers. An electrical or mechanical imbalance is introduced between the transformers causing current to circulate in the secondary windings. The secondary windings in one embodiment are provided on a rotor in which case the currents induced in the secondary windings cause a torque to be exerted on the rotor. It is also possible to arrange the machine as a transformer or alternator.
Patent GB-2345482-A (GB)
Title: Snatch disconnection lanyard assembly
Inventor: GRIFFIN DENNIS
IPC: B65H75/44
Filed: 1999-01-11
Abstract: A snatch disconnection lanyard assembly for an electrical or fluid connection 7,9 Figure 1 which disconnects when excessive tensile force is applied, comprises a tensioner which may be set to permit the lanyard to pay out or pull in, and when set to pull in will resist paying out of the lanyard, thereby providing a tensile force for snatch disconnection. As described the lanyard assembly includes a lanyard 10 connected by a resilient link 4 to a cable 6. The cable is fed via conduit 52 to a spring-loaded reel 8a,8b, Figure 2, which acts as the tensioner. A ratchet 16 co-operates with a toothed wheel 12 fixed to the reel and can be moved by a key-operated lever 18 into a first position in which it allows withdrawal of the cable 6 but resists its return, and a second position in which it allows the cable to be pulled in by a spring 14 but resists its withdrawal. The resilient link 4 permits the lanyard 10 to move slightly under small tensile forces but under greater forces abutments 40 on the link come into contact so that it then acts as a rigid member to restrain the lanyard.
Patent GB-2333216-A (GB)
Title: Video game system
Inventor: MIYAMOTO SHIGERU
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 1998-04-23
Abstract: A video game system includes a video game machine and a controller connected thereto, wherein the game machine is further connected with a display device. A video-game memory medium, detachably attached to the game machine, generates image data for displaying a player object, a plurality of courses, and objects other than the player object. A player object is modelled from a plurality of parts. Hits detected on the object during game play cause appropriate changes in the displayed object as well as changes to player manoeuvreability interaction with the object.
Patent GB-2349118-A (GB)
Title: A tolerance part for a collapsible steering wheel
Inventor: BENTLEY JAMES PETER
IPC: F16D1/08
Filed: 1999-04-19
Abstract: A collapsible steering column for a vehicle comprising a first elongate part 1, insertable into a second elongate part 2, with a tolerance part 3 locatable between the first and second parts, to take up the tolerance between them, and to provide a resistance force to telescopic collapse, between the first and second parts. The third part has at least two leaves 4, connected by an intermediate portion (4A, Fig 1A), which is arranged to seat on an end of the first part, when inserted in said second part. Both first and second parts may have a triangular cross-section, while the first part may be an inner tube of the column, with the second part forming an outer tube. The tolerance part may have three leaves, each of which, in use, lies against a respective face of the inner tube. Each of the leaves may have an outwardly extending tab 5 formed at the end, to provide an increased resistance load to telescopic collapse, and indentations or protrusions (6A, 6B and 6C, Fig 4, 5, and 6) on their surface to increase the frictional load between the inner and outer tubes.