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Patent GB-2275679-A (GB)
Title: Hopper exit for cigarettes
Inventor: BINA ROBERTO
IPC: B65B19/04
Filed: 1994-02-16
Abstract: An exit 11 of a hopper 5 is defined by a plurality of substantially vertical side-by-side channels 17. An agitator element 24 of pendulum type is described (Fig. 3) having a substantially triangular cross-sectional shape and positioned above a respective channel 17 to oscillate, in synchronism with the other agitator elements 24, about a respective substantially horizontal axis 25. A series of exits are disclosed in Fig. 1 to feed, packets for cigarettes. The packets pass each exit in turn, each exit providing one layer of cigarettes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277069-A (GB)
Title: Track mounted camera system
Inventor: KERSLEY JOHN
IPC: B60L5/40
Filed: 1994-02-24
Abstract: A camera (64) is carried by a vehicle (1) along an extruded track (3) driven through a rack and pinion drive by a motor (5) onboard the vehicle (1). Power is delivered to the motor (5) via a power bus (20) and pick-up (21) from a servo amplifier (19) under the control of a processor (13). An operator inputs a demand signal (15) which is processed by the processor (13) to generate a control signal (18) which is proportional to motor speed and feedback as to the position of the vehicle (1) is derived via a telemetry link (10, 11) which transmits displacement information from the vehicle (1). The apparatus can be used for remote inspection or surveillance, or for cinematographical filming. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288953-A (GB)
Title: Self-testing secure-transaction computer input-output bus
Inventor: WOLSTENHOLME PETER
IPC: G06F11/07
Filed: 1994-03-21
Abstract: A computer input-output bus system employing an analog module-presence line by which a controller can detect if no modules, one module or more than one module have been selected in the addressing phase of each operation. Each module generates a unique code related to its position in the structure of the bus and returns it to the controller, so that other errors in selection are detected. In case of a detected error, write commands are terminated prematurely by the controller before being acted on by any incorrectly-selected module. Timings of signals on the bus are fixed with respect to a constant-frequency clock signal, as illustrated in Figure 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291469-A (GB)
Title: Fire shutter
Inventor: THURSTON DAVID
IPC: A62C2/18
Filed: 1994-04-28
Abstract: A shutter system for use with the window of a relocatable building comprises a metal shutter 14 adapted to be moved from a position exposing the window 12 to a position covering the window, in which position it may be locked, the system including a counterweight 22 urging the window from the first to the second such position and heat sensitive means eg a cord, extending within the portable building whereby the shutter can be held against the counterweight in the first such position, the heat sensitive means being susceptible to destruction by burning or melting when heated. The shutter may be above the window and move under its own weight. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288422-A (GB)
Title: Joining a transom to a mullion of a frame
Inventor: DU BOIS EDMUND ARTHUR
IPC: E06B1/36
Filed: 1994-05-09
Abstract: A mullion (13 or 14) is made by joining two elongate sections together end to end so as to provide a feed upstand (21, 22) at one side of the mullion and a fixed upstand (22, 21) at the other side of the mullion either (a) the end of the transom (15) is formed to a configuration of as to interface with the mullion at the join (J) or (b) a filler element (25, 26) or (25a, fig. 2) is provided for insertion between the end of the transom (15) and the mullion (13, 14) at the join, the configuration of the filler element corresponding closely to the configuration of the mullion at the join (J) and to the end of the transom (15). One or more fasteners (35) are inserted through the mullion (13, 14) at or adjacent to the join (J), into and extending into the end of the transom (15) and into engagement with receiving formations (41) thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281396-A (GB)
Title: Detection of liquid incendiaries
Inventor: BURROWS JOHN DAVID
IPC: G01V3/08
Filed: 1994-08-19
Abstract: A device for detecting liquid incendiaries contained in bottles comprises a flexible cradle, such as a sling of thin rubber sheet (2), mounted between two supports (4); two conductors (6) arranged laterally on the cradle, each conductor having a large surface area to thickness ratio; and an electrical circuit including a power source and indication means to provide an indication of the dielectric properties of a bottle placed within the cradle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284335-A (GB)
Title: Fishing line accessory
Inventor: WILDING JOHN
IPC: A01K85/01
Filed: 1994-12-02
Abstract: A fishing line accessory which will rattle and/or spin when received on a fishing line comprises two plastics moulded partial housings (1, 3;), eg. hemi-spheres, connected by a web 5a, 5b; having respective projection (11;) and recess (9;) means. The web is relieved and in one embodiment includes hinge means 5 formed by relieving of the web, which relieving also serves to form a recess to receive a fishing line or the like on which the accessory is to be received. In said embodiment the two partial housings are brought into engagement by hinging (Figure 4) to form a single hollow housing receiving a rattle member. In another embodiment two of said moulded members are joined (Figure 7) forming two hollow housings from the four partial housings, whilst the relieving of the connecting web defines a recess for the fishing line. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285935-A (GB)
Title: Wear-resistant reticular polymer-coated industrial fabric by transfer coating from release paper
Inventor: SAYERS IAN CHRISTISON
IPC: D06N3/06
Filed: 1995-01-26
Abstract: An industrial fabric 11 is coated with a wear-resistant reticular film-forming polymer by transfer coating from a release paper 14, fed at an angle of 35 - 55 DEG  from roller 15, whilst passing around heated roller 12. A compaction roller 17 may be used to force the coating into the fabric. The coating may be an epoxy resin, plastisol or aqueous polyurethane. The release paper may be silicone, aluminium foil, polyethylene or PTFE-coated non-woven fabric. The fabric may be used as papermachine clothing, press felts, corrugator belts, or filter cloths. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287409-A (GB)
Title: Wound dressings
Inventor: WARD WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: A61F13/02
Filed: 1993-11-19
Abstract: There is described an adhesive dressing (1) comprising a backing layer (2) having a pressure sensitive adhesive layer (3) over one surface thereof, a hydrogel layer (6) over part of the adhesive surface, a removable protector (7) which covers the exposed adhesive layer (3) and the hydrogel layer (6); and a continuous conformable support layer (4) which is reversibly attached to the non-adhesive surface of the backing layer and extends beyond the backing layer at one or more edges. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301782-A (GB)
Title: Used oil re-refining
Inventor: KENTON KALEVI JOHN
IPC: B01D3/42
Filed: 1995-06-08
Abstract: A method and apparatus for re-refining used oil, in which the used oil is processed in at least one cyclonic vacuum evaporator comprising a void evaporation chamber (4) into which feedstock is tangentially injected, and in which a fraction of the feedstock is condensed in a spray condenser (7) communicating with the evaporation chamber (4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295007-A (GB)
Title: Gas burner for use with artificial logs
Inventor: RICHARDSON STEPHEN F
IPC: F24C3/00
Filed: 1995-06-30
Abstract: A gas burner 16 for use with artificial logs in a gas log heater includes a thin metal top member 60 having substantially flat upper and front burner surfaces, and a metal base member 62 affixed to the top member. The top member and the base member define a burner cavity 64 which may have a generally L-shaped cross section. The upper burner surface has top gas ports, and the front burner surface has front gas ports in gas communication with the burner cavity. The base member has an inlet port that is located with respect the gas ports so as to limit pressure differentials between the gas ports. A mixing tube 66 supplies a mixture of air and gas from a gas source to the inlet port of the burner cavity. The outlets are in the form of slits and those in the front surface provide a sheet of flame. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291932-A (GB)
Title: Control of sliding closure elements for vehicles
Inventor: GREENWOOD JEREMY JOHN
IPC: E05F15/00
Filed: 1995-07-21
Abstract: A control system for a sliding closure element adjacent a seat of a vehicle comprises a motor 28 for opening and closing the element, a switch 16 for operating the element, and trap detection means 30 for detecting an obstacle to movement of the element. Control means 10 respond to the detection of an obstacle to movement of one of the elements by performing an anti-trap function, stopping closure of the element, but respond to an override signal to override the anti-trap function. The override means are situated so as to be operable only from a seat other than that to which the closure element is adjacent. Preferably the system controls the windows and sunroof of the vehicle, with switches 16, 18, 20, 32 for motors 28, 22, 34 being operable from the front seats and also used to over-ride the anti-trap function of the rear windows. Audible and visual warnings may be given while the anti-trap function is being overridden. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2305343-A (GB)
Title: Fishing floats
Inventor: BAKER ROGER
IPC: A01K93/00
Filed: 1995-09-21
Abstract: A line guide 1 for use with a float has outermost ends 2, rectangular cut-away sections 3 at either outermost ends 2. The line guide 1 further comprises an innermost cut-away section 6 on the upper side of the line guide which extends substantially but not completely across the entire upper side of the line guide. A depending peg 5 is centrally located on the underside of the line guide. The line guide 1 may be secured to a float by a clamp (7) (Fig. 4). The line guide 1 is provided with restraining means for restraining the guide with respect to a line, and with a sliding means for facilitating sliding of the guide with respect to the line.
Patent GB-2305764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to display devices
Inventor: STOCKWELL ROBERT JOHN
IPC: G09F11/29
Filed: 1995-09-29
Abstract: A rod 11 has a sheet of material 12 fixed thereto by clips 13. When the motor 5 rotates the material 12 will be rolled up on to the rod 11. When the sheet of material is substantially fully wound a sensor 14 will register this condition and cause the motor to reverse its direction of rotation. This will cause the sheet of material to be lowered again and then wound up in the opposite direction. By this means a continuous rise and fall of the sheet of material 12 carrying a message or decorative illustration will be achieved. In an alternative embodiment, the sheet may be in the form of a continuous loop. In further embodiments, the rod is mounted by extension pieces to the motor axis (Figure 8A), or, the rod may be formed in a zig-zag shape (Figure 9B); in these, the flexible sheet is given a wave-like or ripple-like motion.
Patent GB-2294291-A (GB)
Title: Shoot bolt security device
Inventor: PENNY GRAHAM H
IPC: E05C9/04
Filed: 1995-10-19
Abstract: A mechanism for coverting rotary movement of a handle (22) into linear movement of at least one shoot bolt (32) is housed within the handle assembly. The shoot bolt (32) security device is for locking a window (20) or door to its surrounding frame (not shown). In the preferred embodiment when the handle (22) is turned a cog (not shown) revolves causing two lugs (not shown) to move in opposite directions. The lugs are formed to fit into reception ports (54) which in turn slide the location plates (28) and then move the connecting rods (32) which shift the shoot bolts (32). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306538-A (GB)
Title: Hinged door finger guard
Inventor: WEBB STEPHEN ROBERT
IPC: E06B7/28
Filed: 1995-10-19
Abstract: A finger guard comprises a cover 4 for the gap at the hinge side of a door 1 and door frame 3 combination. The cover 4 is a strip of a rigid material which is flexible about its minor axis, the strip having attachment means at its long edges, preferably adhesive, whereby each edge may be secured respectively to the door 1 and door frame 3. The strip may include at least one longitudinally-directed hinge 8 and the attachment means may allow some vertical movement for a door with rising-butt type of hinges by providing a T-shaped member 14 secured in the channel of housing 16. The cover 4 is preferably of plastic or fibrous or fluted board.
Patent GB-2306606-A (GB)
Title: Flow isolator for fluid systems
Inventor: MACDONALD SEAN ADRIAN
IPC: F16L55/134
Filed: 1995-11-03
Abstract: The flow isolator comprises a closed inflatable bulb 1 of flexible material, a tube 2 connected to the bulb at a first end and incorporating a valve 3 at the second end, the bulb being so sized and shaped that it is adapted to be inserted when substantially uninflated into the mouth of an inlet/outlet of the fluid system, the arrangement being such that, after insertion the bulb may be inflated via the valve to form a substantially fluid-type seal around the inlet/outlet so as to isolate the fluid flow. The tube 2 may be flexible or comprises a plurality of connected sections. The valve 3 can be a pneumatic valve for connection to a bicycle pump. The isolator can used to block a water tank outlet to aid downstream pipe repair.
Patent GB-2311427-A (GB)
Title: A mechanical filter
Inventor: BERESFORD JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: F16F7/104
Filed: 1996-03-22
Abstract: The present invention provides a mechanical filter which acts to reduce transmission of longitudinal compression waves along a tubular member (21), the filter comprising a section of tube (25) having relatively compliant walls to which are attached one or more masses (27, 28) via springs (29, 30). The masses act on the springs to provide high impedance points at particular frequencies, which frequencies are a function of the spring constant associated with the spring and the value of the respective mass. The invention is particularly applicable to reducing the signal transmitted from an acoustic sensor attached to a drill bit to the drill string to which the drill bit (20) is attached. The springs may be annular washes, the outer periphery of which are connected to the tube (25), with the masses being connected to the inner periphery of the washes, and isolated from the wall of the tube by compliant material (31).
Patent GB-2301642-A (GB)
Title: Actuators
Inventor: TOBIASZ ANDRE
IPC: B60T11/236
Filed: 1995-12-27
Abstract: An actuator, particularly for the operation of a vehicle clutch in which an annular piston (10) slides between cylinder walls (11, 12) to define an annular working chamber (20). A sealing means (15) seals the piston to the cylinder walls and an overflow chamber (26, 27) retains any fluid which leaks past the sealing means from the working chamber. A return means (28) is also provided for returning fluid from the overflow chamber when the piston is not undertaking a working stroke.
Patent GB-2317389-A (GB)
Title: Soap miser recess
Inventor: SWEATMAN ALAN
IPC: C11D17/04
Filed: 1996-09-20
Abstract: A recess in a bar of soap which allows a worn down piece of soap to be pressed into it. The recess facilitates the use of all the bar of soap, avoiding waste. The figure submitted with the "description" illustrates the invention.
Patent GB-2322434-A (GB)
Title: Faucet timer unit
Inventor: HONEY HELEN LORRAINE
IPC: F16K21/04
Filed: 1997-02-25
Abstract: A faucet timer unit (10) having a valve assembly (22) interrupted by a timer mechanism (26) for operation in an ON period, a DELAY period and an OFF period. During the ON period the valve assembly (22) is activated and water can flow from the faucet, whereas during the DELAY period the valve assembly (22) is deactivated for interrupting the flow of water from the faucet and can not be restarted. During the ON period and the DELAY period a timer control knob (78) is set to "free-wheel" so that it can not be used to reset the valve assembly (22) and hence the operation of the faucet timer unit (10) is not able to be defeated by tampering with the timer control knob (78). The faucet timer unit (10) also has a ringer mechanism (28) which includes a three piece cam (142) which controls the relatively complex sequencing of the operation of the valve assembly (24) and a bell (152).
Patent GB-2311147-A (GB)
Title: Backward light blocking apparatus for an optical amplifier
Inventor: KIM YEONG-JU
IPC: H04B10/071
Filed: 1997-03-04
Abstract: A backward light blocking apparatus has transmitted light detecting optical fibres 18,38 arranged at the input and output stages, between which is a backward light blocking device 24-32. The first detecting fibre 18 detects the input signal 12 by receiving the input signal reflected back 22 from within the apparatus. The second detecting fibre 38 detects the output signal 44 by receiving output light reflected 34 from the output fibre 42 and again from within the apparatus. The backward light blocking device 24-32 may comprise two collimating lenses 24,32, two polarisers 26,30 and a polarized-light rotator 28. Also provided is an optical amplifier (figure 3) having two backward light blocking devices 10. The first detection signal 46 from the first device 10 and a second detection signal 54 indicative of the level of signal between the two devices 10 are transmitted to a control circuit 58 which controls an excited light source 50. An amplifying optical fibre 52 amplifies the output signal from a wavelength-dividing coupler 48.
Patent GB-2312938-A (GB)
Title: Roofing fastener with insulating sleeve on shank
Inventor: TAYLOR PETER
IPC: E04D3/36
Filed: 1997-05-12
Abstract: A roofing fastener 2 for securing aluminium sheets comprises a head portion 14 and a steel shank 4 provided with an insulating sleeve 22 made of an inert plastic material to insulate at least a part 6 of the portion of the shank 4 which, in the fastened position, is located in the vicinity of a hole formed in aluminium roofing sheet. Protrusions 12a and 12b on the shank 4 widen the hole in the sheet as the fastener 2 is inserted, to accept the larger diameter of the sleeve 22. The sleeve 22 prevents the shank 4 coming into contact with the surrounding aluminium sheet and thus prevents electrolytic corrosion of the steel shank 4.
Patent GB-2311808-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for installation of air-conditioning equipment
Inventor: MATSUNAGA ATSUSHI
IPC: F24F13/32
Filed: 1996-10-03
Abstract: In pursuit of lower manufacturing cost and better maintenance conditions, active use is made of an existing part of the air-conditioning equipment as a replacement for a conventional external tool. The installation apparatus includes engaging devices embodied on the back of the body of the air-conditioning equipment, embodying hanging devices 4 at an upper portion which are to be engaged, respectively, with hooking devices 3 embodied on a wall-mounted board 20. A fireproof cover 17 covers the opening of an electrical compartment containing electrical components for controlling the operation of the air-conditioning equipment. The cover 17 is used as a strut to support the air-conditioning equipment in a slanted position.
Patent GB-2318255-A (GB)
Title: Wireless modem with supplemental power source
Inventor: BASS SENIOR ROBERT H
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 1997-05-20
Abstract: A wireless modem is provided with a passive power source by taking its power from more than one PCMCIA slot of a mobile computer system. One of the slots 203B is used by a first PCMCIA adapter 205 that provides for baseband signal processing and power signals to a transceiver device. A second PCMCIA adapter card 207 supplements the power signals provided by the first PCMCIA adapter card to the transceiver 209. The second PCMCIA adapter card 207 occupies a second PCMCIA slot 203A and includes interface logic providing a memory-type card interface. The second PCMCIA adapter card supplements the power signals provided by the first PCMCIA card, permitting the transceiver to draw more current than that available from just the first PCMCIA card. The transceiver and PCMCIA cards may be interconnected by either a Y cable or a three connector housing. May also be used with an IR transceiver or an RF transceiver in a cellular phone.
Patent GB-2325841-A (GB)
Title: Landing net buoyancy attachment
Inventor: HEMMING IAN JAMES
IPC: A01K77/00
Filed: 1997-06-03
Abstract: An attachment for a fish landing net comprises a tube of buoyant material split along its length, the tube having a cover b which comprises a material gathered across the end faces of the tube and ending in an elasticated hole c to receive the handle of a landing net, and a strap f fixed to the cover for passing around the landing net frame and for re-attachment to the cover by a releasable fastening h. A clear plastic pocket j is attached to the strap f for receiving a flourescent device.
Patent GB-2326109-A (GB)
Title: Portable exercise machine
Inventor: SMITH ANTHONY
IPC: A63B23/035
Filed: 1997-06-12
Abstract: Exercise apparatus comprises a seat 10 to which is attached a frame 11 and, mounted pivotally on the frame, a bar 14 bearing foot and/or hand grips 15. The exercise load is provided by elastic springs 18 which are mountable between the distal end of the bar and one of a plurality of positions on the frame. The seat may be placed directly on the floor or placed on an existing chair.
Patent GB-2327548-A (GB)
Title: Switching or splicing compressed video bitstreams
Inventor: BRIGHTWELL PETER JOHN
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 1997-07-18
Abstract: An MPEG bitstream is switched 14 in the video domain in between a decoder and recoder pair which remain continuously in operation but which are transparent through re-use in the recoder of coding decisions taken in the upstream coding of the MPEG bitstream and inferred in the decoder of the switch. Around the switch point, the coding decisions are modified. The coding decisions supplied to the recorder 16 convey information on some or all of the following parameters: picture dimensions; frame rate; picture structure (frame-coded or field-coded); picture type (I, P or B); whether macroblocks are intra-coded or use prediction; whether forward, backward or bi-directional prediction is used; whether prediction is frame or field based; motion vectors etc.
Patent GB-2316750-A (GB)
Title: Heating resistor type air flow meter
Inventor: KOBAYASHI CHIHIRO
IPC: G01F1/684
Filed: 1997-08-28
Abstract: A heating resistor type flow meter is provided. The meter comprises a main air flow passage body 20 forming a main air flow passage for allowing air flowing therethrough; and a measuring module 52 having a heating resistor for measuring a flow rate of the air, inserted inside the main air flow passage body, wherein the measuring module comprises the heating resistor 3 inside an auxiliary air flow passage body forming an L-shaped auxiliary air flow passage having an inlet opening 11 and an outlet opening portion 12; the main air flow passage body comprises an annular constriction 21 on a periphery of the inner side wall positioned in an upstream side of the air flow passage body; and both of the inlet opening portion and the outlet opening portion are arranged within a flow flux zone inside the diameter "D" of the constriction 21.