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Patent GB-2296920-A (GB)
Title: Detergent bars
Inventor: FRASER STUART BERNARD
IPC: C11D17/00
Filed: 1995-01-16
Abstract: A built, non soap detergent bar comprising 10 to 60% by weight of non soap anionic detergent active, 5 to 60% by weight of detergency builder, and a betaine wherein the anionic surfactant and the betaine are present in a ratio of 1 to 12:1 by weight. Improved skin mildness and physical stability is observed with such bars.
Patent GB-2300107-A (GB)
Title: A knitted garment production process
Inventor: CULLEN PAUL MICHAEL
IPC: A41H42/00
Filed: 1995-04-18
Abstract: In a production process for a knitted garment, a knitting stage 1 involves connection of panels by soluble thread. At a pre-steaming operation 3, there is simultaneous relaxation by up to 25% of the knitted fabric and also disintegration of the soluble thread. This separates the panels, whereafter the shoulder edges of front and back panels are cut 4 at a guillotine-type station which provides a good accuracy for cutting. The shoulder edges are joined at a taping station in which a 5% elasticated tape is fed under tension through a fold-over guide to produce a high-strength join which is hidden to a large extent in the finished product. All material handling takes place by use of fasteners (30, Figs. 3a to 3c) which are extremely simple as they comprise only a length of rope and a jam cleat, the cleat also being used for identification of the bundle as a label is adhered to it. Some operations such as bar tacking 9 and backneck labelling 7 may be carried out on the garments while they are still held together in this manner. An important step is final steaming 11 at which there is further relaxation of the knitted fabric and simultaneously manipulation and tidying for presentation purposes. A high labour efficiency is achieved by the manner in which machines such as the pre-steaming and final pressing machines are used.
Patent GB-2290639-A (GB)
Title: Developing and maintaining a workplace respiratory protection programme
Inventor: GARBER SHARON R
IPC: G06Q50/22
Filed: 1995-04-19
Abstract: A system is disclosed which fully integrates the development and maintenance of a workplace respiratory protection programme. The system (i) provides the forms which are useful in developing and maintaining the programme, (ii) facilitates the training of employees which is necessary to ensure that the programme is effective, (iii) includes the database which is necessary to provide all of the knowledge required during the development and maintenance of the programme, (iv) permits customization of the programme, (v) allows the employer and employees to read the knowledge provided to enable selection of the appropriate respirator to provide a controlled atmosphere to an employee, and (vi) assists the employer in preparing for an audit of the programme. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288835-A (GB)
Title: Marine riser
Inventor: GALLAGHER WILLIAM
IPC: E21B17/01
Filed: 1995-04-25
Abstract: A marine riser section which has an elongated light-weight composite shell 34 is provided with a protective liner 40 of elastomer, epoxy resin or metal. The choice of elastomers includes nitrile rubber, fluorinated rubber or chlorosulfonated polyethylene; the choice of resins includes an aromatic amine cured epoxy with an added styrene curing system; and the metals include steel or titanium alloys or electroless nickel coating. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301216-A (GB)
Title: Display headset
Inventor: GALLERY RICHARD DAVID
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 1995-05-25
Abstract: A collision warning system is disclosed for a head mounted display (HMD) 10 worn by a user, for example as the interface to a virtual reality system, to warn of nearby objects in the physical environment. A motion detector 30,32 detects positional changes of the HMD, which changes are reflected in changes of a displayed image viewpoint, and a comparator stage 38,40 determines whether the movement takes the user into a "prohibited" area. If so, a visual and/or audible warning is provided to the user via the HMD. In an embodiment, the display screens 18 of the HMD include liquid crystal display shutters 20 which are switched to a transparent state in the event of an imminent collision such that the user is not only warned of the danger but also able to see it without having to remove or adjust the HMD.
Patent GB-2291857-A (GB)
Title: Device For Moving Persons
Inventor: SCHEPPINGEN MATHEAS ROBERTUS
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 1995-07-31
Abstract: A device for moving a person, in particular an invalid, comprises a vertical column (11, 12) provided with lifting means for the person fixed to the column to be movable relative thereto, the column being provided with displacement means in the form of a horizontal swivelling arm (2) which can be fixed to a building or the like such that it pivots about a substantially vertical axis on the one hand and is fixed to the column (11, 12) on the other hand. The column (11, 12) is provided with a foot platform (10), and at least one of the parts that is movable relative to the building or the like is provided with braking means (7). The brake can be spring-pressed pins (33, Fig 3) released by a coil (35) operating on the arm (2) pivot or rubber blocks (40, Fig 7) on the foot platform moved by a motor (42).   Preferably a sling (14) and knee pads (17) are provided. The arm (2) can be articulated (Figs 5 and 6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292740-A (GB)
Title: Alkoxyphenyl-substituted bisacylphosphine oxides
Inventor: LEPPARD DAVID GEORGE
IPC: C08F2/46
Filed: 1995-09-01
Abstract: Alkoxyphenyl-substituted bisacylphosphine oxides of the formula I in which R1 and R2 are identical or different and are a radical of the formula II n which R4 and R5 independently of one another are C1-C12alkyl or C1-C12alkoxy, R6, R7 and R8 independently of one another are hydrogen, C1-C12alkyl, C1-C12alkoxy or halogen, and R3 is a radical of the formula III in which R9 through R12 are hydrogen, halogen, alkyl or alkoxy, are suitable for the photopolymerization of compounds containing ethylenically unsaturated double bonds.
Patent GB-2296980-A (GB)
Title: An automatic film winding and rewinding device
Inventor: PARK EUN-GWAN
IPC: G03B17/00
Filed: 1996-01-15
Abstract: An automatic film winding/rewinding device and related control method for prevention of film exposure to light due to leaving non- rewound film in a camera for a long time or due to a operator mistakingly opening the back cover of the camera. In operation, the device automatically rewinds the film when the camera power switch is turned off for a long period of time. The device winds the film back to the next frame position when the camera is turned on so that the remaining film is fully utilized. Further, the device allows the film to be rewound if the back cover is opened. The device includes a film number sensor 10 for sensing the perforation number of the film as the film is wound and produces an electric signal corresponding to the number of the perforation of the film.
Patent GB-2310675-A (GB)
Title: Mounting structures, e.g. gravestones, on the ground
Inventor: ASH IVAN ROBERT GEORGE
IPC: E04H13/00
Filed: 1996-03-02
Abstract: A method for mounting a structure, e.g. a gravestone on the ground comprises forming a foundation 20 and locating a (gravestone) base 14 thereon. Aligned holes are formed extending through the base 14 and foundation 20 into the ground therebeneath. Elongate members 22 are located in the holes. The members 22 may have a washer 24 fixed thereto, which rests on the top of the foundation 20 to maintain the members 22 at a required position relative to the base 14.
Patent GB-2311947-A (GB)
Title: Sliding gate valve
Inventor: MCNAIR COLIN IAN
IPC: B22D41/24
Filed: 1996-03-12
Abstract: A sliding gate valve having a fully open position, a shut-off position and a throttling position, the valve comprising: a fixed refractory plate having a first orifice disposed therein, a sliding refractory plate having a second, teeming orifice disposed therein, and a control system adapted to move the sliding plate in a controlled manner between the fully open position, the shut-off position and the throttling position, wherein, the shut-off position and the throttling position of the sliding plate are on opposed sides of the fully open position. An elongate refractory plate for a sliding gate valve having specified relative dimensions relative to the bore diameter is also disclosed. The sliding plate of the sliding gate valve may be biased into face to face contact with the fixed plate by biasing means.
Patent GB-2312919-A (GB)
Title: Pipe clamping and coupling apparatus
Inventor: HAYDEN RICHARD
IPC: B29C65/78
Filed: 1996-05-11
Abstract: A pipe clamp 10 comprises first and second hemicylindrical gripping members (12,14) pivotally connected at 16 by hinge members 18,20 between a gripping and a non-gripping position. Rotation of cam members 40,42 by movement of a lever 26 in direction B moves a bolt 28 downwardly to disengage a connecting bar 32 from a recess 34. Then the gripping members (12,14) can be moved to the non-gripping position. Pipe alignment apparatus (100, Fig 2) comprises first and second clamps (10), each being adapted to receive an end region of respective first and second pipes (104,106). A base (122) is provided upon which the clamps (10) are mounted, spaced from, and in alignment with, each other to hold the end regions of the pipes (104,106) in alignment for coupling. Coupling means (102) may be received between the first and second clamping means (10) to couple the pipes (104,106) together.
Patent GB-2317931-A (GB)
Title: Guide tube for a dipstick
Inventor: PARSONS PATRICK
IPC: G01F23/04
Filed: 1996-10-03
Abstract: The tube 14 is made from a resilient plastic material which is formed to a predetermined shape before attachment to an engine 10. The guide tube 14 is attached to a sump housing 12 of the engine 10 by means of a snap-together coupling 20 which has a first coupling part engaged with an end portion of the tube 14 and a second coupling part 17 press fitted with a seal 18 into an aperture 13 in the sump housing 12. The tube 14 is initially cut to length, locally heated to be deformed into a predetermined path and retained until cool.
Patent GB-2302257-A (GB)
Title: Cigarette manufacture
Inventor: DAWSON JOHN
IPC: G01N23/02
Filed: 1995-05-19
Abstract: A scanning device for a cigarette making machine comprises a low energy X-ray beam emitter (110) for passing an X-ray beam through the cigarette rod (116), and an X-ray detector (126; 202) arranged to receive the beam after it has passed through the cigarette rod and to produce an output signal which can be amplified and fed to a control circuit (130) for the cigarette making machine.
Patent GB-2320572-A (GB)
Title: Plant moisture detector
Inventor: HULME PETER
IPC: A01G25/16
Filed: 1996-12-19
Abstract: A detector is in the form of a sheet (1) of plastics material and is powered by a solar cell (2). An oscillator 5 has an output determined by the capacitance or resistance between two divergent strips (6) and (7) which is in turn determined, inter alia, by the moisture content of soil in which the detector is inserted. An LCD display (3) varies with the oscillator output to indicate whether a plant requires watering.
Patent GB-2311860-A (GB)
Title: Differential pressure gauge with adjustable scale
Inventor: ABSOLON ERIC WILLIAM
IPC: G01L19/10
Filed: 1997-01-03
Abstract: A differential pressure gauge with either manually or automatically adjustable scale 11 as a function of flow rate, such that a scale is presented at, for example, any given flow rate or other variable parameter, enabling the gauge to show the differential pressure that would have existed at an alternative maximum flow rate or other variable, for example a filter rated flow. The means for adjusting the scale includes a flow sensing device 15 coupled to an adjustable scale control 16.
Patent GB-2311072-A (GB)
Title: PTFE sealing material
Inventor: HOYES JOHN ROBERT
IPC: F16J15/10
Filed: 1997-01-29
Abstract: A PTFE based sealing material comprises a PTFE matrix 12 having therein a filler 14 of a platelet type mineral lubricant wherein the place of the mineral platelet particles are orientated substantially parallel to a rubbing surface of said material. The material may be made by making an elongate sheet or tape of PTFE containing the filler e.g. graphite or talc, by a calendering and/or extrusion process, winding the sheet or tape with reinforcing materials into a cylindrical form and sintering the form simultaneously with a compacting step such as isostatic pressing. The material may be used to make valve stem seals.
Patent GB-2311446-A (GB)
Title: Method for adaptively adjusting weighting coefficients in a CDMA radio receiver
Inventor: BRUCKERT EUGENE J
IPC: H04B1/712
Filed: 1997-03-07
Abstract: A method (300) Fig.3, (not shown), for adaptively adjusting weighting coefficients (188, 190, 192) in a code division multiple access (CDMA) radio receiver (100). A first representation (172) of a desired RF signal (166) is received (108, 124, 127). A plurality of pilot signals (178, 182, 186) are generated responsive to the representation (172). Each of a plurality of weighting coefficients (188, 190, 192) is determined responsive to more than one of the plurality of pilot signals (178, 182, 186). Weighted signals are combined (138). Diversity is provided by using a second representation (208) of the desired RF signal and a second receiver section (150) providing weighted signals to the combiner (138).
Patent GB-2312785-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor package
Inventor: WOODWORTH ARTHUR
IPC: H01L23/31
Filed: 1995-01-05
Abstract: A surface-mount semiconductor package comprises a semiconductor which is embedded within a plastics material body (10). Electrical control connections to the semiconductor comprise first and second upstanding legs (12,14) which are offset from each other, making it easier to couple the devices in parallel. Power output is provided by metal pads (16,18). The pads are partially sheared, to step them, thereby allowing a single thickness leadframe to be used in the manufacture of the device. On the lower face of the body (10) there are channels (22,24) which increase the electrical tracking distance and allow improved washing of residues after the device has been secured to a substrate.
Patent GB-2316647-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for the treatment of plastics material
Inventor: MIDDLETON ASHLEY PAUL
IPC: B29B17/00
Filed: 1997-08-22
Abstract: Expanded or foamed plastic material is fed into a hopper (10) containing a first auger (12) having a cutting function. The first auger (12) is driven by an electric motor (30) and cuts the plastic material into pieces which are discharged from the hopper (10) into a vertical chamber (19). The vertical chamber (19) contains a second auger (20A) driven by an electric motor (31). The pieces of plastic material are compressed by the second auger (20A) and delivered into a chamber (32) which serves as the inlet end of a horizontal friction chute (22). The plastic material in the chamber (32) is compressed by a hydraulic ram (22A) which forces the compressed plastic material along the friction chute (22).
Patent GB-2328858-A (GB)
Title: F.M.-operated light-emitting collar/headband/belt
Inventor: LITTLER-GORDON RUAIRIDH CALUM
IPC: A41D13/01
Filed: 1997-09-03
Abstract: A collar/headband/belt incorporates a battery and an L.E.D. unit, which unit is activatable by means of an F.M. transmitter. The device is useful for locating pets, animals or people.
Patent GB-2318915-A (GB)
Title: Digital beamforming system for interference reduction
Inventor: TURCOTTE RANDY LEE
IPC: H01Q1/28
Filed: 1997-09-12
Abstract: An intelligent digital beam former (10) in conjunction with a satellite based array antenna (20) provides a plurality of dynamically controllable antenna beams (52) for communication with subscriber units (90) on earth's surface Interference is mitigated by placing a null in the limited footprint transmit and receive antenna patterns at the location of the interfering signal by adjusting digital beam forming coefficients derived from a separate beam covering the entire antenna footprint. As the interfering signal moves relative to the satellite, the interfering signal is tracked to maintain interference mitigation. The digital beam forming coefficients are also dynamically adjusted to help maximize signal quality of communications with subscriber units.
Patent GB-2317853-A (GB)
Title: Image transfer method to reduce toner scatter
Inventor: TAKAHASHI MITSURU
IPC: G03G15/16
Filed: 1997-10-03
Abstract: In the transfer stage of an image forming apparatus, image carrier 32 is charged to one polarity and carries a toner image of the opposite polarity, a transfer charge is applied to the rear of transfer belt 44 by bias roller 54, to transfer toner image to the belt and a potential is deposited on the rear of a transfer belt by conductive brush which is selected to be zero or of the same polarity as the charge on the image carrier 32 in a part of a nip (N) formed for image transfer. In this condition, image transfer conditions allowing a minimum of toner scattering to occur at the time of image transfer are set up against, e.g., a change in the resistance of the transfer body ascribable to aging. Therefore, an image with a minimum of toner scattering is achievable.
Patent GB-2330103-A (GB)
Title: Arc gouging electrode
Inventor: GRANT SIMON
IPC: B23K9/013
Filed: 1997-10-10
Abstract: A continuously produced strip electrode has its major cross sectional axes differing by a ratio of at least 1.5:1 as manufactured for the purpose of air-arc gouging. In general it would be manufactured as a cored strip with a fill that may contain powdered or granulated fluxes, metals or other materials that are deemed necessary in order to perform its required function.
Patent GB-2325719-A (GB)
Title: Shock absorbing support
Inventor: FLUX PETER ROBERT
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 1997-10-31
Abstract: A shock absorbing support for a personal fall arrest system comprises a base 2, an anchor, element 7 and at least three deformable arms 3 each having first and second ends 3A, 3C. The first ends 3A of the arms are linked together and to the anchor element 7. The second end 3C of each arm is attached to the base 2. The arms 3 are arranged symmetrically about the anchor element 7.
Patent GB-2319999-A (GB)
Title: Collpasible steering column
Inventor: BRERETON SIMON MARK
IPC: B62D1/19
Filed: 1997-11-03
Abstract: A collapsible steering column for a vehicle comprises a first shaft 11 and a second shaft 12 joined by a safety device 13 comprising a hollow and rigid intermediate part into which the second shaft can be forced upon collapse of the column. The first shaft may be welded to the intermediate part 13 and the second shaft may be connected to the intermediate part by a splined drive 15. The interior width of the intermediate part may be twice that of the second shaft so as to prevent binding upon collapse of the column. Relative sliding movement between the two shafts may be allowed to reduce vibration transmission.
Patent GB-2320895-A (GB)
Title: A dog walking stick
Inventor: LOVERIDGE PETER KINGSHOTT
IPC: A01K27/00
Filed: 1998-01-02
Abstract: A dog walking stick 1 comprising a shaft 2, a dog lead 3 on the shaft, a pair of jaws 6a, 6b for collecting excreta from a dog before the excreta has fouled the ground, and a mechanism 5, 8, 9 for opening and closing the jaws to contain the excrera.
Patent GB-2333889-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to the conversion efficiency of secondary cells
Inventor: BATTLEBURY DAVID ROBERT
IPC: H01M2/38
Filed: 1998-01-26
Abstract: This invention relates to a secondary battery cell which contains positive 7 and negative 8 active materia in the form of a transportable slurry. These slurries can be moved around the cell or pumped to an external storage container. Savings in the size and weight of the current collecting surfaces 1 and 2 and improved electrical energy retention within the active materials result from this movement. The cell uses a double skinned separator 3 through which the electrolyte 6 passes.
Patent GB-2325766-A (GB)
Title: A version management system
Inventor: SUN HO-KYUNG
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 1998-04-01
Abstract: A version management system is disclosed in which a portable information terminal (an electronic organiser, a lap-top or palm-held computer, a cellular telephone, a radio pager, or a wireless facsimile for example) has software remotely updated. The method includes the steps of i) generating a list of files to be changed, on a master server, ii) comparing the size of those files with the amount of available space on the portable device, and iii) maintaining and updating a record of the available portable device space on the master server whenever the modifying files are synchronised between server and remote client. The advantage is that user-intervention-free software upgrades can be made even in portable devices having limited memory and/or storage capability.
Patent GB-2326447-A (GB)
Title: Linear motion guiding apparatus
Inventor: MICHIOKA HIDEKAZU
IPC: F16C33/46
Filed: 1998-05-19
Abstract: A linear motion guiding apparatus comprises a guide rail provided with a ball running groove, and a movable block 13 movably arranged along the guide rail through balls. The movable block is provided with a ball running counter-groove 8, a ball returning passage 14 arranged away from the ball running counter-groove and direction changing passages for connecting these members. A resin-formed body for forming a ball circulation passage comprises a pair of ball passage forming portions 21, a returning passage forming portion 23 and a pair of direction changing passage-inner guide forming portions 22. The resin-formed body is separately formed from a body of the movable block. At least two portions of (a) the ball passage forming portions, (b) the returning passage forming portion, (c) one of the direction changing passage-inner guide forming portions and (d) another of the of direction changing passage-inner guide forming portions are connected with each other through integral forming so that the resin-formed body can be built in the body of the movable block. In alternative embodiments, the returning passage is formed by a passage through block 13.
Patent GB-2326008-A (GB)
Title: Intruder deterring security device
Inventor: WESTON DARREN
IPC: G08B15/00
Filed: 1998-06-08
Abstract: A security device comprises a strobe light in communication with a sensor to detect the motion or body heat of a human intruder or potential attacker. The strobe light is actuated on detection of the human by the sensor, and provides a disorientating effect allowing for the accosting or capture of the attacker or intruder, or may dissuade the intruder from proceeding further. A number of such devices may be connected together, and each such device may optionally be capable of receiving and transmitting strobe light flash frequency signals and synchronising signals such that the strobe lights of all the interconnected devices flash at the same frequency and synchronously. The devices are thus capable of operating either as "masters" or as "slaves".
Patent GB-2338253-A (GB)
Title: Power and signal transmission for wellbores
Inventor: BABOUR KAMAL
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 1998-06-12
Abstract: Apparatus for transmitting an electrical signal to or from a downhole device 28 in a well 1 comprises an electrically conductive conduit having an insulative encapsulation layer 30 around a section 22B of the conduit and a conduit gap 11 insulating the insulated section 22B from an adjoining section 22A of the conduit. A source 24 on the surface introduces the electrical signal within the insulated section 22A via an encoder/decoder 25 and line 60. The signal may be introduced by direct or inductive coupling. One or more devices 28 are electrically connected to the section 22B and the electrical connection is used to power the devices. The devices 28 also inject a signal into the insulated section 22B which passes via cement annulus 40, earth formation 10 and line 61 to encoder/decoder 25 which detects and records the downhole signals. Several embodiments are described.