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Patent GB-2260933-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of plastics articles
Inventor: GREEN STEPHEN PAUL
IPC: B29C33/38
Filed: 1992-10-22
Abstract: In the manufacture of an article in a multi-segment mould of fusible material any spurious formation arising during manufacture is minimised by positioning the mould segments in a desired configuration and exposing adjacent edge regions to laser beam irradiation to unite the segments at said edge regions. One mould segment edge may be provided with a spurious rib formation 14 of fusible material, the adjacent segment edge being provided with a channel 15 to receive material flowing from said ribs on irradiation. Alternatively one segment edge may be provided with a deformable abutment 25 which is deformed in contact with a plain segment edge 22 prior to moulding. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264439-A (GB)
Title: Improved golf club head and methods for its manufacture
Inventor: VIOLLAZ FRANCOIS
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 1993-02-18
Abstract: A golf club head comprising a metal shell (1), forming an internal cavity (9) and including a front wall (8) defining an outwardly convex supporting surface (11) against which is attached a striking wall (18) constructed of a plastics or composite material and having a roar face of complementary shape to the supporting surface, and a striking face (2) which is outwardly convex. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281197-A (GB)
Title: A reclining chair mechanism
Inventor: HALE RICHARD JOHN
IPC: A47C3/025
Filed: 1993-07-24
Abstract: The mechanism includes two side portion 10 each having a first element 11 for mounting on a chair frame 12 and a second element 13 for mounting on a seat fame 14. A resilient body 19 is mounted on the second element 13, but in a laterally displaced position so that its point of engagement 20 on the chair frame 12 is substantially central of chair frame element (21, Fig. 3). A wear strip (23) of low friction material may be provided on the frame element 21 for engagement by the body 19. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270017-A (GB)
Title: Electrical interconnection assembly appartus
Inventor: KATO SANAE
IPC: H01B13/012
Filed: 1993-08-25
Abstract: An apparatus (1) for manufacturing electrical interconnection assembly in which a wire (7) is laid on wire laying pins (3) on a pin board (2) or an insulating support body at high velocity and with high density. The electrical interconnection assembly manufacturing apparatus comprising a pinboard (2), a plurality of wire laying pins (3) standing on the pinboard, (2) a slide plate (4) opposing the tips of the wire laying pins (3); and a nozzle (5) attached to the slide plate (4), wherein the pinboard (2) and the slide plate (4) move relatively with the pinboard (2) opposing the slide plate (4) whilst a wire (7) is fed from the nozzle (5) to lay the wire (7) between the plurality of wire laying pins (3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283163-A (GB)
Title: "Improvements in or relating to a vehicle seat"
Inventor: ALDMAN BERTIL
IPC: B60N2/68
Filed: 1993-10-26
Abstract: A back (1) of a motor vehicle seat has a headrest (8) and a main back portion comprising a frame (2) from which a metal net (4) is suspended by means of springs (5). Rearward movement of the net is limited by straps (3). The net is covered by padding (6) and a fabric or other covering (7). If the back of the seat is subjected to a force in excess of a predetermined force the springs (5) and/or the straps (3) yield, permitting the net (4) to move rearwardly. Thus, in a rear impact the torso of a person sitting on the seat will move rearwardly relative to the seat, bringing the head of the person into contact with the headrest (8), thus minimising any risk of whiplash neck injury. The springs or straps may be connected to the frame by connectors (9) which respond to a sensed deceleration in excess of a predetermined limit to release the springs (5) or straps (3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274305-A (GB)
Title: A scaffolding deck board clamp
Inventor: WESTERSIDE GARY ROBERT
IPC: E04G7/28
Filed: 1993-11-22
Abstract: A clamp for holding down a deck of boards (17) laid side-by-side across a scaffolding structure, (10, 11, 12) prevents the boards (17) from rising. The clamp comprises an elongate substantially flat steel bar (20) adapted to be laid across the deck boards (17) and having an upright thickness of no more than 10mm. At one end of the bar (20) an upstanding strut (24) maintains a toe board (19) against an outer upright member (11) of the scaffold. Clamps (25, 26) maintain the bar (20) in fixed disposition on the scaffolding structure. The clamp provides a safeguard to prevent the deck boards from rising, to maintain the toe hoard in direct contact with the outermost deck board and is of such a low profile as to permit the safe passage of personnel and wheelbarrows. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275245-A (GB)
Title: Producing double packets by gumming end-to-end
Inventor: OSTI ROBERTO
IPC: B65B51/02
Filed: 1994-02-18
Abstract: A first (3a) and second (3b) rigid packet are fed in a first direction parallel to the longer longitudinal axes of the packets (3a, 3b); are transferred to the input of respective feed channels (43, 44), the second packet (3b) being rotated 180 DEG  in relation to the first (3a); are fed at different speeds along the respective channels (43, 44), in a second direction (38) perpendicular to their longer longitudinal axes, until they are positioned coaxial but axially spaced in relation to each other; the end wall of one (3b) of the two packets (3a, 3b) is gummed; and the packets (3a, 3b) are brought together so that the end walls adhere to each other, thus forming a double packet (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290258-A (GB)
Title: A postage meter
Inventor: TREADWELL PETER JAMES
IPC: G07B17/00
Filed: 1994-06-07
Abstract: The meter comprises a rotatable print drum (10), an imprinting die (20) (see Fig. 2 not shown) being rotatable secured within the drum (10), a controlled drive for selectively displacing the die (20) by a discrete angular rotation, and means, e.g. an encoder disc (16) and optosensor (18) for detecting the operational position of the drive or the die (20). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290756-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable and convertible shopping trolley
Inventor: WORLEY JAMES HENRY
IPC: B62B3/18
Filed: 1994-06-28
Abstract: The trolley has a vertical slide assembly and a bag container 14 which is constructed to move vertically within it. The energy required to cause that movement is provided by a gas strut or spring assembly which at its base is fixed to the wheeled trolley platform 10 and at its head to a stiffened backplate of the bag container 14. When being loaded the mass weight in the bag container 14 causes the gas strut or spring assembly to compress/re-energise at same time lowering the bag container 14 within the slide assembly. When being unloaded the reverse function is obtained. An arm 19 is arranged to engage the head of the gas strut or spring to fully compress it, as in Figure 1. In this position the arm 19 may be used as a seat. When the arm 19 is rotated to the position in Figure 2, the container 14 can move vertically in response to the weight of the load. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283213-A (GB)
Title: Mobile vending unit
Inventor: BINLEY RODNEY CLEMENT
IPC: B60P3/34
Filed: 1994-07-01
Abstract: The unit, which may be either a self propelled or a trailer vehicle, comprises a base member 4 mounted on road wheels 2. At least a part of the member 4 forms a height adjustable vending platform in the form of two trays 6, 8. The two trays can be telescoped relative to each other by means of a screw and nut arrangement (figures 3, 4) so that the tray 8 in a lowered position can form a well as shown in figure 2. In this position the vendor who stands in the well is at eye level with the customers, but in the raised transport postion the tray does not affect the ground clearance of the unit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292052-A (GB)
Title: Communications system adaptive equaliser arrangement
Inventor: WHINNETT NICHOLAS WILLIAM
IPC: H04L1/20
Filed: 1994-07-22
Abstract: An apparatus and method as shown in FIG. 1 for processing digital signals in a communications system including a non-equaliser detector 12 and a equaliser 20 each for receiving an input signal 14 and outputting a quality estimate 16, 22 and bit decision 18, 24, respectively, so that the quality estimates are compared and a bit decision 28 is made based on the comparison. The apparatus and method further included retraining 29 the equaliser 20 based on the comparison of the quality estimates 16, 22 of the detector and equaliser. The output bit decision 28 comprises one of the first or the second bit decisions 18, 24. In an alternative embodiment the quality estimates are compared with respective thresholds instead of with each other. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281302-A (GB)
Title: Polypropylene compositions
Inventor: KAMAKURA HIKOICHI
IPC: C08K3/34
Filed: 1994-08-08
Abstract: A reinforced polypropylene composition contains components (A), (B) and (C) in amounts by weight of 67 to 82 %, 6 to 12 % and 12 to 21 %, respectively:   Component (A): crystalline ethylene-propylene block copolymer having ethylene content of 2 to 4 % by weight, a molecular distribution of polypropylene component of at least 7, isotacticity of polypropylene component of at least 98 %, an intrinsic viscosity (decalin, 135 DEG C) of room temperature p-xylene soluble content of at least 6 dl/g, a melt flow rate (MFR) of 3 to 15 g/10 minutes, and the product of flexural modulus at room temperature and Izod impact strength at room temperature of at least 120000. Component (B): at least one elastomer selected from (a) hydrogenated block copolymer rubbers comprising block (I) (10 - 40 % by wt) an aromatic vinyl unit and block (II) of a conjugated diene; and (b) ethylene-a-olefin copolymer rubbers containing 30 to 95 % by weight of ethylene. Component (C): talc having an average particle size of 3 to 5  mu m, a BET specific surface area of 5 to 13 m<2>/g, and a top cut size of less than 20  mu m.
Patent GB-2280887-A (GB)
Title: Beverage container
Inventor: WRIGHT TIMOTHY
IPC: B65D79/00
Filed: 1994-08-11
Abstract: A carbonated beverage container (10 fig. 3, 35 fig. 6, 40 fig. 7) includes a hollow insert 20 which floats on the beverage. The insert 20 has two one-way valves 28, 29, one of which 28 allows gas from a headspace above the beverage to enter the insert, the other 29 allowing gas from the insert to be jetted into the beverage upon opening the container. This jet of gas into the beverage causes shear, and the liberation of gas bubbles which form a close-knit creamy head on the beverage once dispensed. The insert may be moulded plastic or metal (fig. 1) and may include a deformable portion to allow its insertion into a container but not removal therefrom. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281375-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable steering column
Inventor: DYKES PAUL ALEXANDER
IPC: B62D1/184
Filed: 1994-08-23
Abstract: The adjustable steering column has a control system 60 for releasing the steering column for adjustment and for locking the steering column after adjustment. The control system includes lever arrangement including a handle 80 which is movable away from a steering axis X of the steering column and from a pivot 72 for the lever arrangement to a position adjacent the rim 13a of a steering wheel 13 on the steering column to enable a user to grip the handle 80 and hold the rim of the steering wheel simultaneously with the same hand. While holding the rim 13a the user can use the same hand to move the handle 80 relative to the steering wheel 13 to release the steering column for adjustment. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294881-A (GB)
Title: Elbow orthosis
Inventor: MULLINS JACQUI HELEN
IPC: A61F5/01
Filed: 1994-10-21
Abstract: The orthosis comprises a pad 12 of sufficient size to fit distally to the lateral or medial epicondyle of the wearer, without at the same time encompassing the arm of the wearer, and two or more straps 20, 22 attached to the pad. The straps are of sufficient length to be wrapped around the arm and have hook and loop means at their remote ends 24, 26 for releasable attachment to at least one of the straps and/or the pad. The straps may be wrapped around the arm on either side of the elbow to provide compression to both the insertion of the forearm extensors and flexors and the origin of the wrist extensors and flexors. The orthosis is useful in the treatment of tennis elbow, medial epicondylitis or triceps strain. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295350-A (GB)
Title: Pulp moulding method and apparatus
Inventor: WONG SHEUNG SZE
IPC: D21J7/00
Filed: 1994-11-22
Abstract: A product is moulded from paper pulp using a mould having a fixed mould part 2 with a shaped moulding surface and a mobile mould part 10 having a closed position which forms a mould cavity and an open position. The mobile mould part is moved into its closed position and a predetermined dose of pulp is injected into the moulding cavity. Suction is applied to the fixed mould part to form the moulded product on the moulding surface. The moulded product is dried by injecting steam into the mould cavity and then applying suction. The mobile mould part is moved to its open position, whilst continuing to apply suction to the mould cavity, thereby separating the product from the moulding surface. A tray is inserted into the opened mould and the suction is released to deposit the product on the tray. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294244-A (GB)
Title: Two position Vehicle access ladder
Inventor: GILMAN FRANK EGERTON
IPC: E06C5/02
Filed: 1994-12-21
Abstract: A ladder 24 has a deployed position giving access to bulk containers of vehicles 16 and storage position for which it is profiled to fit alongside the container 20. The ladder is pivotably and slidably mounted at its upper end on slotted flange 32 to allow the lower end to take two positions. In the stowed position the base of the ladder is slotted between flanges 42 and in the climbable position slotted member member 40 is located onto longitudinal flange 54. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284855-A (GB)
Title: Friction pivot joint
Inventor: DAVIS RONALD PERCIVAL
IPC: E05D15/30
Filed: 1992-05-29
Abstract: A friction pivot joint suitable for use in a window stay, comprises an annular shoulder (17) on metal member (6) and around which a member (1) is located for pivotal movement about the shoulder (17). A plastics bushing (18) is interposed between the annular shoulder and the member (1) to prevent direct contact therebetween. A fixing means (16) for fixing the joint and applying friction creating pressure thereto extends through the joint and fixes within the shoulder (17) by screwing within the interior of the shoulder (17) and/or within an aperture in the member (6) below the shoulder (17). The plastics material of the bushing (18) is distorted to extend from the shoulder (17) between the member (1) and part of the fixing means (16) to prevent direct contact therebetween. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2305157-A (GB)
Title: Packaging apparatus
Inventor: MUELLER ROLF
IPC: B65B21/24
Filed: 1995-09-14
Abstract: Apparatus 10 applies paperboard members such as carton blanks 11 to groups of articles 12 fed by belt transport means (15) and 18 which are "product pitched", i.e. the transport means (15) and 18 does not impose a spacing on the articles 12. Optionally the transport means (15) and 18 comprise one or more endless belts with potential locations below and/or to the sides of the articles 12 transporting one or more rows of articles 12. An application means (19) applies blanks 11 to successive groups of articles 12. The blanks 11 may be transported onto the articles 12 by means (20) and 25 engaging opposite sides of the blanks 11 (e.g. brush rollers 25 and endless moving belts (20)) in a path angled towards the articles 12 in the direction of their transport. The apparatus 10 may also include stages for folding and gluing the paperboard member which may itself contain a pre-glued clip.
Patent GB-2294276-A (GB)
Title: Explosion relief wall
Inventor: MABLESON ARTHUR ROBIN
IPC: E04B1/98
Filed: 1995-10-10
Abstract: An explosion relief wall for a compartment surrounding a zone in which an explosion can take place comprises a structural member e.g. a metal grid (5, 9, 11) having venting means e.g. apertures providing fluid communication between the inner side and the outer side of the structural member. The explosion relief wall further comprises at least one vent panel (20) arranged at the outer side of the structural member and substantially covering said venting means. Each vent panel is connected to the structural member by releasable connecting means e.g. shear pins (51) which are released upon the occurrence of an explosion in said zone thereby allowing movement of the vent panel away from the structural member, which movement of the vent panel is limited by vent panel retaining means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294533-A (GB)
Title: Airlock and method for feed of fluent material
Inventor: PARSONS MARSHALL F
IPC: F27D3/10
Filed: 1995-10-12
Abstract: A continuous supply of fluent material B is fed to inlet collar 44. Diverter plate 122 contacts seal 106 to seal chamber 22 and divert material B into chamber 20. Valve plate 72 contacts seals 60, 64 to close chamber 20 which fills with the material B. While chamber 20 is filling chamber 22 is gravity emptied. After chamber 22 has emptied and chamber 20 has filled the position of valve palates 72, 74 is reversed and the position of diverter plate 122 is reversed so that chamber 22 fills while chamber 20 is being emptied. The material is thus fed to a furnace kiln or the like and by virtue of seals 60, 62, 64, 66, 106, 108 an airlock is provided. The valve plates and diverter plate are power-operated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2314245-A (GB)
Title: Graphical user interface
Inventor: ARGIOLAS ANDREA
IPC: G06F3/0481
Filed: 1996-06-10
Abstract: In a graphical user interface, a method for resizing the windows which visually indicates to the user that an illegal resizing action is attempted. A graphical icon provides an immediately and intuitively perceivable feedback of the forbidden attempt.
Patent GB-2304335-A (GB)
Title: Feeding sheets to delivery vane wheels
Inventor: BELANGER ROGER ROBERT
IPC: B65H5/34
Filed: 1996-06-18
Abstract: Sheets, eg folded sheets from a cutter 1, are fed alternately to vane wheels 8 and 9 by cooperating belts 2.1 and 2.2, the belts having respective raised portions A and B so that the entire length 7 of a sheet approaching a vane wheel is displaced to one side or the other of the plane 4 midway between the vane wheel axes. The vane wheels overlap, vane tips 12 of one entering recesses 13 of the other in the overlap region.
Patent GB-2302958-A (GB)
Title: Identifying and splicing multicore optic fibres using markable ring
Inventor: LE NOANE GEORGES
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 1996-07-04
Abstract: Apparatus for identifying and splicing at least one multicore optical fiber (1) includes both a system 19, 20, 21 for displaying each multicore fiber and a fiber splicing system. At least one ring 5 for surrounding each multicore fiber to be spliced has an outside envelope that is homothetic (geometrically similar) in shape to the outer envelope of each multicore optical fiber, with the outer outside envelope of each ring being designed to be marked as a function of analysis of the image of each multicore fiber as obtained by means of the display system. The diameter of core 3 may be bigger or smaller than the others. Ring 5 may be placed in V-groove 13 in support 12. Adhesive feed channels 17, 18, presser 14 and retractable abutment 16 are shown. Marking of ring 5 may be done using an ink jet.
Patent GB-2315450-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for forming bends in thermoplastic tubes
Inventor: BOWKETT TREVOR GEORGE
IPC: B29C35/08
Filed: 1996-07-20
Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a bend in a tube 1 of thermoplastic material by heating a pre-formed bend to a predetermined temperature and maintaining the temperature substantially constant by the pulsed emission of infra-red radiation from one or more infra-red sources 2, the pulsed emission being controlled in response to the surface temperature of the tube 1 as detected by a remote temperature sensor 5.
Patent GB-2317638-A (GB)
Title: A plug-in side element for a plastic door
Inventor: WU MING-HSIN
IPC: E05D5/02
Filed: 1996-09-26
Abstract: A plug-in side element for a side recessed plastic door is formed in three sections which include symmetrical upper and lower sections 1 and 2, and an intermediate section 3 which connects the upper and lower sections via the tabs 14 and 24 engaging in slots at the end of the intermediate section. The upper and lower sections 1 and 2 are each formed with a recess 13 and 23 and screw holes 131 and 231 where a plate of an associate hinge may be attached.
Patent GB-2305996-A (GB)
Title: Melting thermoplastics using independantly controlled heaters
Inventor: BONDESON BENJAMIN J
IPC: B29B13/02
Filed: 1996-09-30
Abstract: An apparatus for liquifying and supplying thermoplastic material including a melting hopper having a plurality of separately controlled heating zones. The hopper is formed of thin, rolled metal having a relatively low heat conductivity, such as carbon steel. Heaters are located along the length of the hopper and are separately controlled by way of thermostats or temperature sensors, such that the heat is applied in a nonuniform manner to the thermoplastic material in the hopper during various stages of the melting and dispensing process. The heaters may be operated so as to heat a first space (63, for receiving and partially melting the thermoplastic) to a higher temperature than a second space for more fully melting the thermoplastic.
Patent GB-2318992-A (GB)
Title: Gummed cigarette paper
Inventor: AMES MARK
IPC: A24D1/02
Filed: 1996-11-05
Abstract: A cigarette paper consisting of a strip of gum along one of the longer edges "1", enabling the cigarette to be sealed when rolled. Also a strip of gum along one of the adjacent shorter edges "2". The shorter gummed edge "2" will be used to hold a filter "3" in place when smoking a self rolled cigarette. Finally both the gummed edge "1" and "2" can be used to join the papers together. Therefore customers will be able to roll cigarettes of a variable size, enabling them to roll cigarette of a size which will last longer and will enable more tobacco to be used.