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Patent GB-2294816-A (GB)
Title: Jack socket mounting
Inventor: LANCASTER NEIL
IPC: H01R13/625
Filed: 1994-11-04
Abstract: A jack socket 4 and a locknut 2 are provided with interengageable bayonet type formations 20 and 27 for releasably securing the jack socket 1 in an aperture of a support. Two tracks 20 mate with respective projections 27 that are serrated to engage track stops (23) (figure 8) defining engaged positions of the nut equating to different support thicknesses. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295617-A (GB)
Title: Gas/vapour barrier compositions
Inventor: BRANCH MARK GRAHAM
IPC: C08K7/00
Filed: 1994-12-03
Abstract: Compositions having improved gas/vapour barrier qualities are composed of a substantially non-polar thermoplastic resin and a platelet filler, the filler having been delaminated under high shear to increase its aspect ratio. Also described are compositions composed of a non-polar thermoplastic resin filled with platelets of talc having an aspect ration of at least 5; the platelets have an average aspect ratio of between 16 - 30 and a CIE whiteness index of at least 40.
Patent GB-2287955-A (GB)
Title: High specific strength, heat resistant Ni-Ti base alloy
Inventor: KOIZUMI YUTAKA
IPC: C22C19/03
Filed: 1995-03-10
Abstract: High specific strength, heat resistant Ni-Ti base alloy. The alloy has a nominal composition expressed NiaTibAlc (where a, b, and c are atom% fractions, a+b+c=100, a=from 45 to 60 and 0.5 </= c </= 18). Cr, Co, Mo, W, Hf, Nb, Ta, Re, V, B, C and Zr may be present singly or severally.
Patent GB-2288749-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner odour filters
Inventor: TOERNBLOM JONAS
IPC: B01D53/34
Filed: 1995-04-12
Abstract: Odour filters for vacuum cleaners, which can be located after the dust filter and before the turbine, comprise an air-permeable support which contains synthetically produced spherical activated carbon having a diameter of between 0.1 and 2 mm, or printed-on small spots of bonded powdered activated carbon having a diameter and a height of 0.2 to 1 mm. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299985-A (GB)
Title: Child resistant closure assemblies
Inventor: KING ROGER MILNER
IPC: B65D41/34
Filed: 1995-04-18
Abstract: A child-resistant container and closure assembly comprises: a container neck having two start, fast-turn screw thread portions 102 and two first locking elements 104 located below said first screw thread portions on opposite sides of the neck; and a closure for the neck having second screw thread portions complementary to the first screw thread portions, a resiliently deformable skirt, and two second locking elements 210 on opposite sides of the resiliently deformable skirt, wherein the first and second locking elements mutually engage in ratchet fashion when the closure is screwed onto a fully engaged position on the container neck and subsequently block unscrewing of the closure unless a radial pressure is applied to the skirt at positions spaced from the locking elements to deform the skirt to release the locking elements, the two-start, fast-turn thread portions allowing the closure to be moved from a substantially fully disengaged position to a substantially fully engaged position on the neck by rotation through about 180{ or less. Preferably, the container and closure thread portions are substantially continuous and steeply pitched. Preferably the assembly further comprises a tamper-evident ring attached to the resilient skirt by frangible bridges, upwardly inclined flexible fins (218, Figure 2) engaging under a lip 106 on the neck. Antirocking bosses may be provided on the neck and sealing surfaces 112, 222 and/or a sealing plug 224 may also be provided.
Patent GB-2301643-A (GB)
Title: Joint forming devices
Inventor: VALLANCE WILLIAM ERNEST TAYLOR
IPC: F16B12/20
Filed: 1995-05-31
Abstract: An elongate fastening element (52, 152) for use in forming a joint device between two members (88, 92), the fastening element (52, 152) having two (Figure 3),or one (Figure 1), engaging surface (70, 166) cooperably engageable with a respective arcuate camming surface (68, 170) of a tightening element (50, 150) of the joint device whereby rotation of said tightening element (50, 150) about an axis of rotation (71, 182) thereof causes axial movement of said fastening element in a direction towards said axis of rotation to cause the joint formed between said two members by the device to tighten, the or each said engaging surface (70, 166) having a generally rectangular cross-section transversely of a longitudinal axis (54, 168) of the fastening element. The engaging surface(s) (70) are undercut.
Patent GB-2307491-A (GB)
Title: Mounting cladding panels on buildings
Inventor: MEADS COLIN JAMES
IPC: E06B3/54
Filed: 1995-11-25
Abstract: An assembly for connecting a glazing panel to a support structure comprises a two part clamp. A first part (12) in the form of a substantially hemispherical spacer is mounted on a stud (9). A second part (13) in the form of a frusto-conical connector is fixed to a pin (24) which is retained in a slot in a boss (18) fixed to the panel. The spacer and frusto-conical connector have mating convex and concave surfaces to provide articulation, in an unclamped condition, between the panel and the support structure. The stud (9) passes through a slot (8) in a lug 7 fixed to the building structure, and is threaded into the second part (13).
Patent GB-2308996-A (GB)
Title: Alloy vehicle road wheels and methods of manufacturing them.
Inventor: DEELEY MICHAEL DENNIS
IPC: B21D53/26
Filed: 1996-01-12
Abstract: A method of manufacturing an alloy road wheel comprises the steps of providing a wheel blank by squeeze casting, the casting process itself shaping the profile of the wheel to some extent and carrying out a metal working or machining operation on the cast rim of the blank to either partially or completely form the desired finished rim profile.
Patent GB-2298506-A (GB)
Title: Data transmission control device of radio selective call receiver
Inventor: OKAMURA HIDETOSHI
IPC: H04W84/02
Filed: 1996-02-26
Abstract: A RAM (14) stores information received by a radio section (2). An infrared I/F transmission section (20) outputs inputted data to the outside by infrared ray in response to a switch 15. A decoder (8) detects a received signal from the radio section and conducts control so that the radio section is operated only when necessary. Infrared transmission is stopped at a predetermined time before the start of operation of the radio section.
Patent GB-2309918-A (GB)
Title: Microbiological safety cabinet
Inventor: HORNBY LEONARD
IPC: F24F8/108
Filed: 1996-02-29
Abstract: A microbiological fume cabinet comprises a housing 10 defining a lower chamber 12 which serves as a working space and an upper chamber 14. The upper chamber 14 has a first filter means 16 disposed across it, and a first fan 45 arranged to draw air upwards from the lower chamber 12 with at least a proportion being drawn in from a front panel 20 (opening) in the lower chamber 20. A proportion of this air also passes through a second filter means 26 to an exhaust duct 22 wherein a second fan (25) is disposed. The fume cabinet further comprises an auxiliary housing 40 enclosing a third filter means 36 and a shut off valve 46 (to isolate the cabinet) and is located between the second filter means 26 and the exhaust duct 22. The auxiliary housing 40 is also provided with an opening 42 at a position between the second filter means 26 and the third filter means 36. The second fan (25) is operative to draw air through the third filter means 36 which is a combination of air discharged from the lower chamber 12 and air entering through the opening 42.
Patent GB-2302427-A (GB)
Title: Managing available-to-promise in demand management
Inventor: KENNEDY BRIAN M
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 1996-06-05
Abstract: A system for managing available-to-promise and making promises to fulfill customer requests includes a supply chain model representing a chain of supply. The supply chain model includes site models e.g. 12 that represent sites having capacity and that manage material flow. The supply chain model also includes seller models e.g. 50 that represent sellers and that manage forecasting and purchasing. Commitments between sites are modeled by requests e.g. 52 and promises e.g. 54, and the sellers can post requests on behalf of sites in anticipation of future requests from the sites.
Patent GB-2318525-A (GB)
Title: Sterile filter
Inventor: HICKS RICHARD
IPC: B01D63/08
Filed: 1996-10-25
Abstract: A sterile filter unit comprises a housing 10 which is sealed by membranes 20, 20' to maintain its sterility prior to use. The housing comprises two components 12, 12' formed with discs 13, 13' between which a disc of filter medium 17 is held. The housing is provided with a spout 15 and socket 16 and two collar elements 18, 18'. The collar elements define compartments which are sealed by the membranes. The filter unit is suitable for use with a syringe and is so configured that a number of units may be used in series with the spout of one fitting the socket of the next.
Patent GB-2310519-A (GB)
Title: Multipoint control system
Inventor: BARTLE ERNEST CAMPBELL
IPC: B66F3/46
Filed: 1997-01-10
Abstract: In a multipoint control system such as may be used for controlling lifting jacks for lifting whole railway cars at a time, a remote controller 24 is provided in a hand-held remote control unit. Local controllers 21 are provided associated with jacks 25. Each local controller 21 is an intelligent controller and has a plug and socket arrangement to which the remote controller 24 may be attached. In such a way, the remote controller 24 may be plugged in at any part of the network to control and synchronise operations of all of the jacks 25. Local controllers are all interlinked by a serial data link network which cuts down dramatically on the wiring required. The system is fail safe so that if communication between any of the elements should break down or if any element malfunctions, the system will automatically bring itself to a halt.
Patent GB-2313128-A (GB)
Title: Stain resistant polyurethanes
Inventor: SAMPARA AGUS
IPC: C08G18/69
Filed: 1997-05-15
Abstract: Stain-resistant polyurethanes are provided which are reaction products of organic isocyanates and hydrophobic compounds having at least two isocyanate-reactive hydrogens, long-chain hydrocarbons and mixtures thereof, optionally with other ingredients. The polyurethanes are hydrophobic in nature and are useful for various commercial applications. An added feature of the present invention is that the stain resistant polyurethanes can be tailored to a desired hardness.
Patent GB-2327051-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable shower
Inventor: LEE CHENG-CHUNG
IPC: B05B1/16
Filed: 1997-05-20
Abstract: A multi-function adjustable shower device which allows the water flow rate, temperature and dispensing mode to be adjusted single handedly by the user has a) a flexible hose (0) with separate passages therethrough for hot and cold water connectable to; b) a shower head (11) with separate passages (18) therein for hot and cold water, the passages opening into an adjusting chamber (12) which communicates with a water collecting chamber (15) with a water outlet (17) therefrom. c) an adjusting valve (2) in the adjusting chamber to adjust the water flow rate and temperature; and d) a water distribution means (100) in the water collecting chamber (15) movable between one of the three positions to allow water to be dispensed from the shower head in either spouting, flushing or spraying mode.
Patent GB-2331805-A (GB)
Title: Defect detection in thin transparent sheets
Inventor: LEFEVRE HUGUES
IPC: G01N21/896
Filed: 1997-11-26
Abstract: A detection unit for detecting defects in transparent sheet material comprises one or more light source and one or more light detection device, each light source (13, 23) being located in a shrouded chamber (10,20) having an elongated slot(18, 28) which can be aligned with an edge (9) of a transparent sheet (11) so as to direct light into the interior of the sheet through the said edge, characterised in that the unit comprises at the margin (12) of the sheet adjacent to each said edge a light seal(16, 17, 26, 27) which prevents incident light from impinging upon the external faces of the transparent sheet. Seals may be formed by pairs of conveyor belts gripping the edges of a sheet. Cameras (116, 216) may detect light scattered out through a face of a glass sheet by defects in the sheet.
Patent GB-2329885-A (GB)
Title: Winch
Inventor: MORFITT JEFFREY
IPC: B66D1/22
Filed: 1996-12-20
Abstract: There is provided a new and useful winch (10) comprising a cable drum 12); a motor (20) operatively connected to drive a cable drum (12); a fall arrestor (90) operatively connected to a cable drum (12) and having no power input requirement and a gear reduction group (32) through which a motor (20) and fall arrestor (90) are operatively connected to a cable drum (12).
Patent GB-2340465-A (GB)
Title: Trolley with guide rails for carrying equipment or structure
Inventor: WYMAN GREGORY
IPC: B61D3/16
Filed: 1998-08-07
Abstract: The trolley (3) for use in transporting and/or installing and/or testing the structure or equipment e.g. platform door module (1), includes the guide rails (8, 9) for receiving the structure or equipment (1) at an angle to the vertical. The guide rails are configured so that the structure or piece of equipment (1) may be displaced off the trolley (3) to an installation location at which it is substantially vertical and the centre of gravity of the structure or equipment (1) remains substantially in the same horizontal plane during such displacement. The trolley (3) runs on longitudinal rails on a works wagon (4).
Patent GB-2328872-A (GB)
Title: Method for preparing pharmaceutical formulations
Inventor: RAO LEBURU SESHAGIRI
IPC: A61P17/00
Filed: 1998-09-02
Abstract: A pharmaceutical formulation may be prepared by a method comprising providing the active ingredient in solution in a pharmacologically-acceptable base and mixing the resulting solution with a pharmacologically-acceptable acid in an amount such that the formulation attains a pH in the range of from about 3.5 to about 8.5 to thereby precipitate out the active ingredients, a viscosity-enhancing agent having been incorporated in the formulation prior to or during the mixing with acid. The formulation is suitable for administration of a pharmacologically active ingredient which is sparingly soluble in water at a pH acceptable for administration, for example to the eye of the patient. Exemplified formulations comprise the antivirals aciclovir, ganciclovir or penciclovir.
Patent GB-2331050-A (GB)
Title: Energy absorbing torsion bar seat belt retractor
Inventor: HOWELL JEFFERSON E
IPC: B60R22/28
Filed: 1998-10-02
Abstract: A seat belt retractor (20) has a seat belt (36), a frame (22), a spool (30), a locking device (200) and a torsion bar (70) such that the torsion bar (70) is attached on a first side to the locking device (200) and on a second side to the spool (30). When the locking device (200) is activated, the first side of the torsion bar (70) is stopped such that force on the spool (30) by the seat belt causes the torsion bar (70) to twist. The torsion bar (70) may be pre-torqued to create a permanent deformation or have an annular cross section.
Patent GB-2327171-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for displaying pictures
Inventor: ABE KEIKO
IPC: H04N5/45
Filed: 1998-04-03
Abstract: A device and method for displaying pictures by which the operator can easily confirm the outline of an animation and easily select a desired scene in a short time by immediately recognizing the overall flow of the animation based on the animation data on the basis of a displayed specific frame and a still picture by generating the picture data of the still pictures based on the data obtained by one-dimensionally sampling a series of two-dimensionally displayed animation data in one direction while the sampling position is successively moved in the opposite direction, and by detecting the specific frame in the series of the animation based on the animation data and displaying the detected specific frame together with the still picture based on the picture data generated by a generating means by matching the time bases to each other.
Patent GB-2331426-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic range enhancement for imaging sensors
Inventor: TATKO H JOHN
IPC: H04N5/355
Filed: 1998-10-14
Abstract: A system for enhancing the dynamic range of an imaging signal includes a sensor 18 for viewing a scene and generating a digital image signal of the scene which is received by an attenuator 14 for selectively attenuating the digital image signal. A demultiplexer 26 is included in the system for receiving the digital image signal into at least a first gain signal and a second gain signal wherein a combiner 32 receives the first and second gain signals and produces a composite image signal with minimal saturation. A normalizer 42 may also be provided for receiving the composite image signal and adjusting it to a viewable range dynamic video output signal.
Patent GB-2346715-A (GB)
Title: A computer with multiple operating systems
Inventor: SU CHEN-CHANG
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 1999-02-11
Abstract: A computer (100) with a system backup and multiple operating systems comprises multiple peripheral storage devices (210,230) connected to the computer and separately storing at least two operating systems, at least two peripheral control interfaces (120,130), each connected to the computer and to at least one storage device by signal cables and/or power cords (901), and a system selection switch (900) installed between the interfaces and the storage devices, its operation allowing the computer to be connected via a control interface with a specific storage device and hence booted from one of several operating systems. The storage devices may include hard disk drives or CD-ROM drives, and may include devices of the same or different types and models. Peripheral devices (220,310,320) may be accessed by both operating systems, but the operating system stored on device (210) may not access device (230) and vice-versa.
Patent GB-2348116-A (GB)
Title: System which provides de-misting air to windscreen when wipers are used
Inventor: LAUNCHBURY BRIAN
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 1999-03-26
Abstract: A vehicle windscreen system comprising a controller which when configured to operate the windscreen wiper arrangement also ensures that a responsive de-mist air flow is directed to the windscreen. The controller may be arranged such that an air flow is provided only when there is continuous wiper operation, preferably the air flow is dependent on the operational level of the wiper arrangement. The controller may ensure that there is an air flow by altering a distribution valve in an air conduit of a climate control system. A time out facility may be included wherein the air flow is interrupted for at least a period of time in order that other climate objectives within the vehicle are met.
Patent GB-2338062-A (GB)
Title: Heteroduplex analysis
Inventor: BOWEN DERRICK
IPC: C12Q1/6883
Filed: 1999-04-28
Abstract: Synthetic nucleotide constructs for analysis of the human coagulation factor V gene, the human methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene, the human prothrombin gene, the human coagulation factor 8 gene and the human von Willebrand gene are disclosed wherein each of said constructs: - is capable of forming a duplex with a fragment of its respective gene, whether said gene does or does not carry a particular polymorphism, such that, upon formation of the duplex, the construct spans the point of the possible polymorphism. - has a nucleotide sequence of up to 500 base-pairs. - has an identifier within 100 nucleotides relative to the site of the possible polymorphism in the gene. Also disclosed are methods for examining said genes with said constructs, methods of forming said constructs, test-kits and a method of simultaneously examining a plurality of regions of genomic DNA.
Patent GB-2349399-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for recovering drill cuttings
Inventor: WOOD DAVID
IPC: E02F3/88
Filed: 1999-05-20
Abstract: An apparatus for recovering drill cuttings comprises a conduit (5), for example a riser, extending from an offshore installation with one end located in close proximity to the cuttings (11), and a pumping means which pumps the cuttings through the conduit (5). Additional conduits, such as flexible hoses (7a, 7b), may be connected to the end of the riser. The pumping means comprise a piston located within the riser and a lifting/lowering means coupled to an elongate member such as a drill pipe (9). A one way bypass means may be provided to allow cuttings and fluid to bypass the piston only as it is lowered into the riser. The bypass means may be a valve arrangement provided on or associated with the piston. A valve arrangement may be provided at the lower end of the riser which permits fluids and cuttings to ingress into the riser when the piston is moved upwards, but prevents such ingress when the piston is moved downwards. The piston may comprise a throughbore and a valve arrangement to obturate and open the throughbore. Drilling means may be provided at the end of hoses (7a, 7b).
Patent GB-2352702-A (GB)
Title: Self launching kite with frame and inflatable canopy, eg for powered or unpowered human flight
Inventor: HILTON COLIN
IPC: B64C31/028
Filed: 1999-08-05
Abstract: A lifting body includes a tensioned spar framework 1 supporting a sealed canopy 7 inflated to provide aerodynamic or aerostatic lift. Pilot, motor or payload are suspended by control lines 9, which assist in direction, as well as rings 10 and harness. Separate lines may be attached to trim the craft or to provide support and control in the event of breakage and the canopy 15 furthermore designed to perform even when deflated. Direct manual control may be applied by grips 11. The framework 1 may consist of spars 1 which are bound together or inserted into a torsion box (4, fig. 1) and tensioned by bow-strings 3. The double-skinned canopy 7 is then folded over the flame 1 and is joined along its trailing edge 8.
Patent GB-2342429-A (GB)
Title: Flow control for boiler of central heating/hot water system
Inventor: CURTIS GEORGE
IPC: F24D3/08
Filed: 1999-09-22
Abstract: A boiler comprises a housing 11, a heat exchanger 18, a valve 16 regulated gas burner 12, a cold water inlet 26 to the heat exchanger, a hot water outlet 25 from the heat exchanger which splits into two flow outlets 30, 34 and flow control means 36, 38 located between the hot water outlet 25 and the two flow outlets 30, 34. A central heating system comprises the above boiler 10, a central heating circuit 54, 56, 58 connected to one flow outlet 30, a hot water circuit 60, 64, 66 connected to the other flow outlet 34 (wherein cooled water from both circuits returns to the cold water inlet 26 of the heat exchanger) and at least one thermal storage unit 66 located in the hot water circuit in close proximity to a hot water outlet (tap) 63. The flow control means preferably comprises one or more pumps 36, 81 with or without one or more valves. The valves can be motorised and 3-way. Control apparatus such as flow sensors, thermostats and programmable timers may be used to control the flow control means and supply of hot water. An expansion vessel 23 may be provided. The thermal storage unit preferably comprises a hot water jacket at 80, a blender (mixer) valve 76 and a heat exchange coil 68. Hot water from the hot water circuit 60 and cold mains water 70 flow through the thermal storage unit providing hot water 74 for the hot water outlet 63.