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Patent GB-2269577-A (GB)
Title: Pack for long thin objects
Inventor: JEFFRIES PAUL JOHN
IPC: B65D73/00
Filed: 1992-11-26
Abstract: A pack for long, thin objects such as pencils, pens and artists brushes includes a mounting board (2) with projecting flaps hinged to the board along line (6) of weakness. Two of the projecting flaps (4) have an aperture (24) to receive the object The flaps (4) tend to rest in positions lying at an angle of less than 90% to the board (2) and in consequence provide a friction grip on the object which is projecting through the apertures (24) in these flaps (2). The pack may be formed from a blank which has been folded double so that the mounting board and flaps are two-layered. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273416-A (GB)
Title: A communications system and method therefor.
Inventor: COOK BRIAN ROGER
IPC: H04W68/04
Filed: 1992-11-27
Abstract: A wide-area two-way communications system 30 provides two-way communication between a plurality of mobile communications devices 43 - 45, responsive to a first plurality of frequency channels Rx B1-Rx B3 and configured to transmit on a second plurality of frequency channels Tx M1-Tx M3, distributed throughout a plurality of coverage areas 32 - 24, each administered by a base station 37 - 39 that only transmits signals Tx B1-Tx B3, to said plurality of mobile communications devices 43 - 45, on a single frequency channel of said first plurality of frequency channels and that is receptive to transmissions Rx M1-Rx M3 on said second plurality of frequency channels. The method comprises the steps of transmitting a first signal from more than one base station, receiving the first signal at a scanning mobile communications device of the plurality of mobile communications devices and establishing a two-way communication between a particular base station and the scanning mobile communications device by using the single frequency channel and a first frequency channel of said second plurality of frequency channels, wherein the single frequency channel and the first frequency channel have a defined frequency separation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263614-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to pancakes
Inventor: EMANUELSON RICHARD L
IPC: A21D8/06
Filed: 1993-01-26
Abstract: In a process and product for improving the tenderness of cooked pancakes that are microwaved. Water is applied to the cooked pancake so that the moisture of each pancake is increased by about 6%-to-12% to about 45%-to-52% by weight. The pancake product has an improved tenderness when compared with other cooked microwavable pancakes, not surface-treated with water.
Patent GB-2277702-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for forming leads of semiconductor devices using a single point contact swing cam
Inventor: SEOW ENG HWEE
IPC: H05K13/00
Filed: 1993-04-14
Abstract: The present invention employs a programmable rotary cam to fold leads of a semiconductor package from their initial positions to their final specified shape without leaving any scratch mark except the initial cam punch radius mark at the foot area of the leads. The centre of cam rotation is determined by three contact points - the contact points of the cam punch with the lead at the final lead position 95, at the initial lead position 85, and an intermediate lead position 90. Once the semiconductor package is clamped between the lower anvil and the upper clamping support, the rotary cam is lowered to a location corresponding the the centre of cam rotation. The cam punch 115 rotates and guides the leads into its final form when the inner surface of the cam punch meets the outer surface of the lower anvil. The present invention thus eliminates scratch marks on the leads from semiconductor packages. The programmable cam punch of the present invention also achieves the mean of lead specification regardless of material and plating thickness of the lead. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cam punch is coupled to a servo motor such that the spring back factor of the lead material can be detected and compensated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267218-A (GB)
Title: Shallow edging strips for flush fitted floor coverings
Inventor: CENTA ANTONY RICHARD
IPC: A47G27/04
Filed: 1993-05-12
Abstract: The edging strip is a development of the invention described in UK - PS 2250192, which provides a method of securing an edge of floorcovering to a floor surface. The method is characterised by using an edging strip comprising separate housing and insert strips, which are interfitted via co-operating locking means. The edging strips described are relatively deep and may need to be fitted into channels formed in the floor. The present invention provides an edging strip of relatively shallow construction, which is characterised by the interlocking means comprising a housing strip (2) which is "U" shaped, one sidewall (17) of which is higher than the other sidewall (18) by an amount substantially equal to or greater than the thickness of the floorcovering, and an insert strip (3) which is "L" shaped, the horizontal limb (19) being adapted to fit within the housing strip groove (20) with its upper surface level with or higher than the housing sidewall (18) with its vertical limb (22) adjacent the housing sidewall (17) and of equal height. Co-operating projections (24) and mating recesses (25) are provided in said insert and housing strips which lie in the horizontal plane. Preferably, the housing sidewall (17) is inclined so as to flex and thereby facilitate fixing the insert strip by pressing down along its length to snap fit into the housing strip (2).
Patent GB-2267969-A (GB)
Title: Flow indicator.
Inventor: NIELSEN JOHN C
IPC: G01P13/00
Filed: 1993-06-10
Abstract: A fluid flow indicator module (50) for insertion into a transparent conduit (12), (Fig 1), the conduit (12) defining a path of a fluid. The fluid flow indicator module 50 has a transparent housing 52 having a fluid inlet 66 in the form of a series of holes, and a fluid outlet 80, the housing 52 being insertable into the conduit 12. A structure 54 which provides a visual signal in response to a fluid flow is mounted in the housing 52 in fluid communication with the fluid inlet 66. The indicator is mounted in series with a flow mater (10) of known type in the transparent conduit (12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268753-A (GB)
Title: Rolling bearing
Inventor: FURUMURA KYOZABURO
IPC: C22C38/18
Filed: 1993-07-06
Abstract: A rolling bearing wherein the rings and/or rolling elements are made of steel containing      C 1.1 - 1.6%      Si 0.05 - 0.8%      Mn 0.5 - 1.5%      Cr 1.3 - 3%, have 13 - 40 <v>/o austenite in the surface layer thereof and a hardness defined by the inequality -2.2 x ( gamma r vol %)+ 810 </= Hv </= -2.2 x ( gamma r vol %) + 930 wherein  gamma r is the austenite content and Hv the Vickers hardness.
Patent GB-2271534-A (GB)
Title: Energy absorbing vehicle door.
Inventor: SAATHOFF DONALD G
IPC: B60R21/04
Filed: 1993-10-15
Abstract: A vehicle door includes an inner panel 22, an outer panel 20 joined to the inner panel and a door trim panel 32 mounted on the inner panel to form a space therebetween. A honeycomb shaped energy absorbing structure 36 is disposed in the space between the door trim panel and the inner panel for absorbing energy from a side collision type impact of the vehicle door. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272070-A (GB)
Title: Character imprinting device for a camera
Inventor: JEONG YONG-JOON
IPC: G03B30/00
Filed: 1993-10-29
Abstract: The character imprinting device employs an LED 34 for emitting a light through a mask 37 having characters of various colors thereon for imprinting on a film. In one embodiment, a focusing unit is provided for focusing the light emitted through a lens through a data display plate for imprinting of characters onto a film. In still another embodiment, use is made of a rotatable data display plate which can be manually actuated via a gear on the outside of the camera. A carrier is also provided for housing a data display plate between two interengaged transparent covers. The device may be incorporated in a disposable camera. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272685-A (GB)
Title: Case for disk-type recording medium
Inventor: MORI TAKANORI
IPC: B65D5/50
Filed: 1993-11-18
Abstract: A case (214) for receiving disk-type recording medium (212) is made of paper and has a receiving chamber in which the disk-type recording medium is stored. The receiving chamber (1) has a pair of side walls opposed to each other and each having the shape of a bellows. A stopper (238) is formed at a part of the receiving chamber, its lid or bottom, so that the disk-type recording medium is stably held in valleys of the bellows and by the stopper. This case can be used as an inner case to be inserted in an outer case (216). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284199-A (GB)
Title: Supporting reels for unwinding.
Inventor: DANDY PETER THOMAS
IPC: B65H16/08
Filed: 1993-11-27
Abstract: A support bar 1a on which reels of photographic paper (not shown) are located for unwinding has along its length three fixed roll flange supports 4, 5, 6, two of the flange supports 4 and 6 being located to allow the widest width A of paper roll which is to be processed to be mounted for unwinding and an intermediate flange support 5 being located to enable three equal widths E, F or G of roll to be mounted.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285384-A (GB)
Title: Cordless automatic filling kettle
Inventor: MCKAY PETER JOHN
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 1993-12-21
Abstract: A cordless automatic filling kettle has a base that is not only plugged into the mains power supply but is also plumbed into the cold water supply e.g. a washing machine supply. On returning the kettle to its base the kettle will automatically fill to an adjustable pre-set level at which time it will automatically close off the water supply to itself. If the kettle has been returned to its base in the auto-boil-mode, the kettle will fill to a previously selected level then automatically boil and switch off.
Patent GB-2286626-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a locking arrangement
Inventor: HAGLUND LENNART
IPC: A44B11/25
Filed: 1994-02-11
Abstract: A locking arrangement is provided comprising a retaining element (24) which is positionable to retain a lockable element (23). A combination of an actuating element (3) and a counter weight (8) are provided which are inter-connected (5, 7) to rotate simultaneously in a predetermined manner about axes of rotation (2, 9). The centres of gravity (6, 10) of the actuating element and the counter weight are so positioned that when subjected to acceleration or deceleration the two components are substantially "in balance" and do not tend to move. One of the components blocks movement of the retaining element, when the arrangement is in the locked condition, but if the actuating element is moved rotationally, the counter weight will move rotationally, and as a consequence the retaining element will be released, and the lockable element (23) can be separated from the locking arrangement. The locking arrangement may form part of a latch to retain part of the seat and safety belt assembly in position within a motor vehicle or may form part of a buckle to retain a tongue associated with a safety belt. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289226-A (GB)
Title: Trampoline
Inventor: WU OTTO
IPC: A63B5/11
Filed: 1994-05-04
Abstract: A trampoline 20 includes a frame 10 firmly supported by a number of legs 15 with a bed 12 resiliently supported within the frame 10 by a number of springs 11 of which one end is attached to the frame and the other end is secured to the bed. A massage pad 13 which has a plurality of projections 14 formed thereon is removably disposed on the bed to allow a player's feet to stand and/or jump thereon so as to have the projections to contact, depress and thus stimulate the under-skin cavities located on the foot soles of the player. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280030-A (GB)
Title: Nanometer metrology
Inventor: LEWIS MEIRION FRANCIS
IPC: G01B15/00
Filed: 1994-01-10
Abstract: Apparatus for measuring displacements on an object to nanometer accuracy, particularly for use in fabricating modern signal processing components. This coprises a radio frequency source for a primary electrical signal (50), a transducer (24) for generating an intermediate signal of lesser wavelength at least partly therefrom, a phase shifting means (56) interactive with the immediate signal and associated with the object in such a way that a displacement of the object causes the phase shifting means (56) to change the path length of the intermediate signal by an amount directly related to the displacement, a phase transference means (60) for generating a secondary electrical signal using, at least partly, the intermediate signal so that the phase of the intermediate signal is transferred to the secondary signal, and a phase detector (62) for measuring the change of phase of the secondary signal relative to the primary on displacement of the object. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296097-A (GB)
Title: Internal combustion engine analyser
Inventor: LLOYD MARTIN
IPC: G01M15/05
Filed: 1994-12-15
Abstract: An apparatus for analysing parameters of an internal combustion engine comprises a personal computer 10 having a monitor 13, and an interface unit 11 connected to a parallel port of the computer 10. The interface unit is connected to a plurality of probes and sensors 26, 31, 34, which are arranged to monitor the operating parameters of the engine. The computer 10 is arranged to display the values of the monitored parameters on its monitor 13, so that the parameters can be analysed. The computer 10 may comprise a database which stores limits and/or ideal values of the operating parameters of different types of engine, so that comparisons can be made between them and the actual measured values and possible causes of error indicated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298335-A (GB)
Title: Network access apparatus
Inventor: SMITH CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H04M15/00
Filed: 1995-01-30
Abstract: The network access apparatus 24 has a processor 34 which controls the particular route that communication information takes over a network (12,Fig.1) in dependence on configuration data in a non-volatile memory 44. The memory 44 is reprogrammable over the network (12) by a Down-Line Load Centre (DLLC 16) when the user establishes a connection therewith and then operates a switch 48 to place the apparatus 24 in a configuration mode. The DLLC (16) uses multi-frequency signalling. The apparatus 24 serves to deliver the communication information over the network by way of a particular route determined by the customer's location and service requirement. For example, a user's call can be directed so as to travel along a "least-cost" route or, if required, be routed to a particular intelligent network service (18). The access apparatus 24 can be readily configured, and re-configured, in a quick, simple and cost-effective manner so as to take account of any further intelligent network feature incorporated into the network and which may be of interest to the user and also to take account of any changes that might need to be made to the national number codes etc. The apparatus 24 may have a default setting which can be overridden to obtain further access options if the user dials an override code.
Patent GB-2284718-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting telephone bandwidth using variable integrated transconductance filter
Inventor: HECK JOSEPH P
IPC: H03H11/12
Filed: 1991-08-19
Abstract: A filter circuit disposed upon a single integrated circuit comprised of active filter elements including transconductance elements for a radiotelephone. The bandwidth of the passband of the filter is variable to pass alternately, signals of either a first bandwidth or a second bandwidth for passing, for example, signals generated in a conventional, cellular communication system, or a cellular communication system of increased capacity. Fine tuning of the bandwidth of the passband of the filter permits blocking of noise signals positioned, in frequency, proximate to a received, information signal. Bandwidth is controlled in dependance on signal strength, signal to noise ratio or the bandwidth of the signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2304065-A (GB)
Title: Box spanner
Inventor: NOLAN JAMES GERALD
IPC: B25B13/06
Filed: 1995-08-11
Abstract: A box spanner has a socket 10 with a pivotally connected handle 11. The socket has a hollow tubular member with internal bearing surfaces (26, Fig.5) which cooperate with external bearing surfaces (50, 51, Fig.11) on the handle. By such cooperating bearing surfaces, the socket may be directly secured to the handle without additional fixing means passing through the socket and the handle.
Patent GB-2294080-A (GB)
Title: Nursery gates
Inventor: POSTANS MARK ANTHONY
IPC: E05B65/00
Filed: 1995-08-29
Abstract: A nursery gate is provided with a pivoted jaw 70 mounted on the gate. When the gate is swung to a closed position where it is co-planar with the keeper 10 and hinge axis 58, the latch draw 90 engages the keeper. At that time a detent provided by the nose 74 of a latch 72 and the recess 76 engage due to a spring movement of one of the part in the direction of the hinge axis. The gate is released for opening by a movement of the latch 72 in the opposite direction against the spring so as to separate the nose 74 and recess 76 and allow the jaw to pivot. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294516-A (GB)
Title: Rotary connection for hoses
Inventor: ALLAN DAVID THOMSON
IPC: F16L27/08
Filed: 1995-10-25
Abstract: The connection comprises a first member 10 coupled to a first hose and a second member 20 coupled to a second hose, the members being removably coupled together and able to rotate substantially freely relative to each other, allowing relative rotation of the hoses; a sealing means 24 is provided between the members 10, 20 to prevent escape of fluid from the hose connection. The members 10, 20 are respectively male and female portions and the sealing means 24 is an O-ring located in a groove 23 in the inner wall of the female portion 20. The members 10, 20 are, in use, held together by a third connection member 30 which is permanently attached to, and may rotate relative to the second member 20, and is detachable from, but in use rotationally locked with respect to, the first member 10 by means of a bayonet connection 16, 36, lockable by a spring-biassed sleeve 12 on the member 10. The sealing means 24 may seat between the members 10, 20 axially. The member 20 may have a valve openable by the connection of the members 10, 20. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2308467-A (GB)
Title: Power supply regulator
Inventor: CHUTER BARRY IAN
IPC: G05F1/575
Filed: 1995-12-19
Abstract: The regulator circuit includes a semiconductor switch in the form of a transistor (13) having its collector emitter path connecting a supply terminal (10) to an output terminal (14). The conduction of the transistor (13) is controlled by a voltage reference circuit (17, 18, 19). To reduce current flow through the transistor (13) when the voltage drop is high, a bypass circuit is connected in parallel with the collector-emitter path of the transistor (13). This bypass circuit is preferably constituted by a resistor (20) and a zener diode (21) in series. Alternatively, the bypass circuit comprises a resistor alone, a zener diode alone, a diac, a capacitor or a neon lamp.
Patent GB-2308968-A (GB)
Title: Seamless diving suit
Inventor: TAKACS ISTVAN IVAN
IPC: A41D13/012
Filed: 1996-01-15
Abstract: A seamless body suit is coated on its outside surface with an elastomeric polymer coating. Depending on the type of coating used, the properties of oil resistance, fire or flame retardation, irradiation, biological or chemical resistance can be conferred to the suit. In particular, it is used as a diving suit which is less prone to damage due to the lack of seams.
Patent GB-2297539-A (GB)
Title: Compact disk protector
Inventor: KOSUGI HIROTOSHI
IPC: B65D85/57
Filed: 1996-02-05
Abstract: A CD protector of synthetic resin having a thickness of 0.1 to 1 mm comprises a circular portion 12 for receiving a CD and a fixing portion 13 for retaining the CD, the protector having a height of 3.5 mm or less and a weight of 5 to 20 grams. The protector may be mounted on a foldable paper member 31.
Patent GB-2300798-A (GB)
Title: Clamping wedge for a safety belt retractor
Inventor: SMITHSON ALAN GEORGE
IPC: B60R22/42
Filed: 1996-05-15
Abstract: The wedge comprises a clamping surface having a plurality of individual teeth 3. Each tooth has a plane of symmetry perpendicular to the plane of the belt and parallel to the line of direction of belt movement. Each tooth may additionally have a plane of symmetry perpendicular to the plane of the belt and perpendicular to the line of direction of movement of the belt. Thus each tooth may have its apex perpendicularly above the geometric centre of the base of the tooth (Figs. 5 and 6). The teeth may each take the form of a pyramid or cone; this ensures a long life for the belt. The teeth are preferably randomly arranged on the clamping surface.
Patent GB-2314307-A (GB)
Title: Powered stage wagon
Inventor: AGER MARK ALLAN NICHOLAS
IPC: E04H3/28
Filed: 1996-06-21
Abstract: A vehicle 10 for moving theatrical sets, scenery and props across a stage comprises a chassis 12 with castors 14 supporting each corner. The chassis 12 is moved by first and second drive means 16,18 having two, spaced apart, independently driven and steered wheels 20. The method of controlling a travel path along which the vehicle is to move involves holding in memory (40, fig 2) a position to which the vehicle is to move, calculating (42) an arcuate path for the wheels 20 to follow, and controlling (44) the rotational speeds of the drive means 16,18. To ensure correct positioning of the vehicle, wheel slip may be detected by sensors, or alternatively, its relative position may be determined using ultrasonic sensors and detectors.
Patent GB-2303532-A (GB)
Title: Animal drinking container
Inventor: SLANE PATRICK
IPC: A01K5/02
Filed: 1996-07-22
Abstract: A container 10 for water or free flowing animal feed has a an aperture 20 and a door 29 for closing the aperture. The door pivots inwardly but not outwardly and is resiliently biased into a closed position. A ballcock 34 is used to refill the container and a guard 38 protects the ballcock.
Patent GB-2317363-A (GB)
Title: Forming a cut resistant material
Inventor: SPARKS WILFRED
IPC: E04H15/54
Filed: 1996-09-20
Abstract: A cut resistant material is formed by applying a metallic material (12) to a polymeric material (example PVC) (11) and then applying a further polymeric layer (13) over the metallic layer (12) to encapsulate the metallic material (12) in polymeric material (11,13). The metallic material (12) within the polymeric material (11,13) acts to resist cutting by a blade or other cutting instrument. The material of the invention can be connected to an electrical supply, the metallic material (12) being conducting whereby upon contact with this material a person would receive an electrical shock.
Patent GB-2320212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to cladding sheets
Inventor: HART CLIFF
IPC: B21D13/10
Filed: 1996-12-11
Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing a tapered cladding sheet (10) of a type in which the outer surface is provided with elongate ribs (12) and with a partial rib (14) formed at each side which in use interlinks with the side rib of an adjacent sheet. The sheet is clamped in the flat area between two adjacent elongate ribs (12) and a tapered rib (16) is formed therebetween by progressively engaging a forming tool (24) against the inside face thereof. The cladding sheet may be clamped between pairs of rollers (22) at each side of the forming tool.