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Patent GB-2287996-A (GB)
Title: Joining thermoplastic pipe to a coupling
Inventor: GREIG JOHN MARTYN
IPC: F16L33/207
Filed: 1994-03-22
Abstract: A coupling comprises a tubular insert 20, having an external shoulder 22 and external circumferential projections 26 separated by circumferential grooves 28, 30, and a tubular sleeve 14 having a largest internal diameter less than the external diameter of a pipe 10. The sleeve is advanced over the end 12 of the pipe and along the pipe away from the end. The pipe is constricted as the sleeve passes over it and then subsequently recovers to establish an end portion 18 which is unconstricted. The outside diameter of the insert is preferably not greater than the inner diameter of the pipe and the insert is inserted into the end portion of the pipe, the end of the pipe engaging the shoulder. The sleeve is then subjected to relative movement between said sleeve and said end until the end portion is gripped between the projections and the sleeve. The end of the sleeve preferably engages the shoulder 22. The coupling enables the pipe to be connected to other pipework. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292090-A (GB)
Title: Surfaces for sports grounds
Inventor: CANNON MICHAEL HARRY WILSON
IPC: E01C13/06
Filed: 1994-08-13
Abstract: A surface for sporting and/or other activities, which comprises a layer of material comprising a mixture of (i) sand, (ii) elongate natural or synthetic fibres, the fibres being randomly dispersed as separate individual fibres in the mixture, and (iii) woodchip.
Patent GB-2282658-A (GB)
Title: An operating mechanism for a hydraulic master cylinder
Inventor: BURGOYNE KEVIN
IPC: B62L3/02
Filed: 1994-03-18
Abstract: An operating lever mechanism for a master cylinder which includes a mounting bracket (12) and a lever (23) mounted on the bracket through a pivot pin (22). The lever is connected to a master cylinder actuating rod (25) and the pivot pin is adjustably mounted on the bracket is slots (27) so that by turning and adjuster wheel (31) the operating lever ratio of the mechanism can be adjusted as desired. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296653-A (GB)
Title: Carrier-bag linking and gripping device
Inventor: WRAY JEREMY LAURENCE
IPC: A45F5/10
Filed: 1995-01-07
Abstract: In a device which hooks through one or more carrier-bags' handles, D, linking them together, closing the bag or bags and providing a more comfortable single handle to grip the bag or bags, the handle is either comprised as one with the hook or an independent part connected to the hook. In the example of the comprised hook/handle, Fig 3, a rectangular piece of flexible but strong material, A (e.g. foam rubber or similar) hooks through the carrier bag or bags' handles, D, and is then sealed closed using a releasable fastener (e.g. Velcro(RTM) strips B and c). This then forms a single handle-grip. In the example of the independent hook/handle, Fig 4 shows a hook part, F, connected to the handle, E, by a hinge, H, and releasable lock, I. The hook part is threaded through the carrier-bag or bags' handles, D, closed, and gripped using the padded grip, G. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287941-A (GB)
Title: Human neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptor compositions and methods employing same
Inventor: ELLIOTT KATHRYN J
IPC: C12N5/06
Filed: 1994-11-08
Abstract: DNA encoding human neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptor  alpha 2 subunits, mammalian and amphibian cells containing said DNA, and methods for producing such subunits are provided. In addition, combinations of subunits (i.e.,  alpha 2, plus  alpha 1,  alpha 3, alpha 4, and/or  alpha 7 subunits in combination with  beta 2,  beta 3 and/or  beta 4 subunits) are provided.
Patent GB-2298524-A (GB)
Title: Electric motor assembly having an auxiliary housing
Inventor: STROBL GEORG
IPC: H02K11/02
Filed: 1995-03-03
Abstract: A miniature electric motor assembly includes an auxiliary housing or cover 25 for accommodating noise suppression components and/or modified terminal arrangements. The cover is secured to the end cap 22 of the motor by one or more securing pins 26. The pins extend through holes 35 in the cover and engage with holes 44 formed in the end cap 22. Preferably, the pins comprise a cross member 27 with two depending prongs 28, each prong having a number of barbs 30 formed at its distal end for engaging and locking with the holes 44 in the end cap 22.
Patent GB-2305967-A (GB)
Title: Lockable vehicle exhaust pipe closure
Inventor: FLYNN HUBERT JOSEPH
IPC: B60R25/043
Filed: 1995-05-16
Abstract: A tube 1 fits over the end of the exhaust pipe 10 and locks onto a pin 9 fixed through the exhaust pipe. A rod 5 is rotated by a spring 11 due to engagement of a pin 12 in a channel in a guide sleeve 6, when a barrel lock 2 is operated, to engage the pin 9 in a channel in the rod. The device is stored on a bracket (14, Figs. 2 and 3) which mounts a pipe of similiar diameter to the exhaust pipe associated with a switch (15, 16) in the vehicle's ignition system which is closed when the device is stored.
Patent GB-2291492-A (GB)
Title: Slide control
Inventor: HANSEN ALBERT FREDERICK
IPC: G05G5/08
Filed: 1995-07-19
Abstract: A slide control system suitable for a graphic equaliser comprises a number of slide controls 2a, 2b grouped into sets of at least two and typically three slide controls. Bridge means 3a including a knob or gripping portion 3b is mounted in one of the slide controls and extends across to releasably engage the adjacent slide control(s) so that all the slide controls of the set normally are coupled for movement together in a single operation, but temporary release of the bridge means from the adjacent slide control(s) enables separate movement of each of the slide controls of the set relative to one another. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292163-A (GB)
Title: Drill bit having enhanced cutting structure and stabilizing features
Inventor: KEITH CARL W
IPC: E21B10/567
Filed: 1995-08-08
Abstract: A fixed cutter drill bit 10 includes sets 50 of cutter elements 40 mounted on the bit face 20, each set including at least two cutter elements 40 that are mounted at generally the same radial position with respect to the bit axis 11. The cutter elements 40 of a set 50 are positioned on different blades 31 - 36 of the bit 10 and are mounted having their cutting faces 44 out-of-profile, such that certain elements 40X in the set are exposed to the formation material to a greater extent than other cutter elements 40Y in the same set, or mounted with differing degrees of backrake, or both. The cutter elements 44 in a set may have equal diameters or may vary in size and shape. The bit 10 exhibits increased stability or vibration resistance, and drills initially as a "light-set" bit and later as a "heavy-set" bit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2308834-A (GB)
Title: Watercraft Propulsion Apparatus
Inventor: WALKE GORDON WILLIAM
IPC: B63H11/11
Filed: 1995-08-24
Abstract: Watercraft propulsion apparatus comprises a bladed impeller mounted on a drive shaft 12 for rotation about a vertical axis within a housing 18 having an inlet opening 21 and an outlet orifice 22, wherein the housing includes means for swivelling it about a vertical axis to effect directional control of the craft. The swivelling means includes a control handle 28 arranged to rotate, via gearing 29-33, a vertical sleeve 23 connected to the housing 18. The craft is driven by a motor 11 connected to the drive shaft 12 via a clutch 13. The housing 18 may be located beneath the craft's hull in a recess 10A.
Patent GB-2296596-A (GB)
Title: Arithmetic teaching aid
Inventor: BARKER DAVID BENJAMIN
IPC: G09B19/02
Filed: 1995-12-22
Abstract: An arithmetic teaching aid is described, with a units display and a tens display, the units display having an auxiliary ("carry") display of the points; preferably there is a hundreds column also. There is further a transfer button to replace ten points in the units display by one point in the tens display, or vice versa, and similarly for tens and hundreds. The teaching aid can be used to teach the concept of carrying a number in addition or subtraction. The teaching aid can be used to teach arithmetic in a number of different base-valve number systems. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2311151-A (GB)
Title: Object browser and manipulation system
Inventor: MUSGROVE RUPERT JEREMY
IPC: G06F3/0481
Filed: 1996-02-29
Abstract: In an object-oriented system, the objects are represented on a display by components. The components have an identification portion identifying the object and at least one active portion. The active portion can display a state of the object, and can be activated (eg clicked on) in order to cause the object to effect an operation. One example of the system is in displaying a hierarchy of objects as a tree, as shown in figure 2. The active portion 6(b) can be clicked on to collapse all subsidiary branches, and displays a - if this is possible. Portion 6(c) can expand any collapsed branches, and displays a + if there are any. Portion 6(a) allows a single branch to be collapsed, as shown in figure 3.
Patent GB-2313255-A (GB)
Title: Base Site Controller and System Selection Method
Inventor: WHINNETT NICHOLAS WILLIAM
IPC: H04W88/08
Filed: 1996-05-17
Abstract: A base site controller (106) includes a transmitter (340), a receiver (342) and a controller (344). The controller (344) is coupled to the transmitter and receiver and operative to select and activate systems based upon demand from active or potential subscriber units for systems that the base site controller is able to support. Examples of such systems include GSM, ETACS, US analogue, USDC, NAMPS, DCS 1800 and the Nordic systems. Communication resources are allocated among active systems according to demand.
Patent GB-2314922-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for producing an air curtain
Inventor: LAUDER KEITH ALAN
IPC: F24F9/00
Filed: 1996-07-03
Abstract: Apparatus for producing an air curtain across an entrance to or exit from a room comprises a casing (2) into which air is drawn from above by a fan (3) and is propelled from the casing through an outlet (12) to be directed downwardly to form an air curtain across the entrance or exit of the room, at least one source (4 a , 4 b ) of ultraviolet radiation being provided within the casing so that air flowing between an entrance (5) for the air into the casing and the outlet (12) of the casing is sterilised by the ultraviolet radiation to produce a sterilised air curtain.
Patent GB-2318463-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for limiting supply of electricity to a consumer
Inventor: PAYNE KENNETH
IPC: H02H3/06
Filed: 1996-10-18
Abstract: Apparatus for controlling the supply of electricity to a consumer comprises a first supply line having a relatively low resistance and including the primary winding W1 of a transformer 13 in series with normally closed contacts 14 of a relay having a coil 11, and a second supply line in parallel with the first and having a relatively high resistance and including the secondary winding W2 of the transformer 13 in series with the relay coil I1. The current induction ratio of the transformer 13 is such that the relay is energised when current flowing through the primary winding W1 exceeds a predetermined threshold, and thereafter only a nominal small current flows to the consumer through the secondary winding W2, which is just sufficient to keep the relay energised and the relay contacts open.
Patent GB-2321948-A (GB)
Title: Joystick operated valve with joystick detent
Inventor: DAWSON CLIVE GEORGE
IPC: F15B13/042
Filed: 1997-02-10
Abstract: Control apparatus comprises a valve having a neutral position where fluid flows from a source to outlet 14. A force on pin 30 which can overcome bias of springs 52, 69 pivots rocker 54 permitting piston 29 to rise. When the rise less than a depth between pad 37 and washer 40 spool 13 moves upwards against bias spring 46 to reach equilibrium. When equilibrium cannot be reached the spool rises until bore 49 overlaps wall 44 opening a path for dumping fluid from outlet 14 causing a reduction in the outlet pressure until the force of spring 46 is sufficient to close the path. Thus the pressure at the outlet is determined by the position of piston 29 and pin 30. Full depression of pin 30 engages washer 40 with pad 37 and opens the path giving rapid decay of outlet pressure. Release of pin 30 restores the neutral position and the pressure at outlet 14. The valve is operated by a joystick which can also operate an electromagnet joystick detent.
Patent GB-2323609-A (GB)
Title: Paper board : corrugating apparatus : heating
Inventor: REYNOLDS GORDON STUART
IPC: B31F1/28
Filed: 1997-03-26
Abstract: In a double-facer, the glued corrugations of single-faced board 10 are bonded to liner 12 using dielectric heating provided by radio frequency electrode array 34. Microwave heating may alternatively be used. For pre-heating, the running board is pressed against hotplate 31 by fluid-filled, flexible vessels 32, or by flexible matting. Dielectric heating reduces the length of heater required.
Patent GB-2313735-A (GB)
Title: A keyphone system with caller identification and call selection
Inventor: LEE YONG-SANG
IPC: H04M1/57
Filed: 1997-04-01
Abstract: A keyphone system  is disclosed in which a keyphone terminal 114 of the system currently engaged in a call retrieves the calling party number of a waiting call and connects to the waiting call selectively. If a signal calling a keyphone terminal which is currently engaged in a call through a central office line is detected, an off-hook ring signal is provided to the keyphone terminal. Next, if the operation of a key for selecting the waiting call is detected, the calling party number is transmitted to and displayed on the keyphone terminal. Then, if the operation of a corresponding key is detected, the existing call is interrupted and the waiting call connected to the keyphone terminal.
Patent GB-2312415-A (GB)
Title: Plastic Pallet
Inventor: MULLER PATRICK
IPC: B65D19/00
Filed: 1997-04-22
Abstract: A single-part plastic pallet is produced monolithically in one moulding operation, with a loadbearing base (2) which forms a support surface (8) and has feet (6) which are formed in at least four corner regions of the loadbearing base (2) on its underside (4). It is used in transporting and storage systems in which the pallet is supported only in the region of its opposite narrow sides (18) and is otherwise arranged freely, in the manner of a bridge, with its longitudinal extent (22) not supported. The loadbearing base (2) is designed as a double base having an upper top board (10) and a spaced sub-base (12). The top board (10) and the sub-base (12) are connected via a loadbearing construction having two different types of strut frameworks (14, 24); connecting struts (16) running longitudinally, parallel to the long sides (22), being provided in the first type of strut framework (14) and connecting struts (26) running transversely, parallel to the narrow sides (18), being provided in the second type of strut framework (24). The struts (16) act as compression/tension struts. The struts may all be angled (Fig 8).
Patent GB-2320113-A (GB)
Title: Periodic process load control system
Inventor: GOMI TOSHIAKI
IPC: G06F9/48
Filed: 1997-05-21
Abstract: A periodic process load control system for use in a multiple-process operating system comprises an activation event generation unit 10 for periodically generating events to activate a periodic process, the process comprising a soft real time process portion D which selectively executes or omits non-essential processings B, C or changes their frequency of execution according to an accumulation value of a plurality of past time intervals between a previous operating time and the current time from which the loading of the processor is determined. The accumulation value is compared with threshold values (Figure 10) for high and low loads and the processing selected accordingly to minimise degrading the frequency of execution of a real time process A when the system is highly loaded.
Patent GB-2330331-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming a circuit element by droplet deposition
Inventor: SPEAKMAN STUART
IPC: H05K3/12
Filed: 1997-10-14
Abstract: A circuit element (e.g. resistor, capacitor, inductor) is formed by a drop-on-demand deposition technique by ejection of multiple droplets 20 (Fig.1) of a deposition material from deposition heads 22A-C (Fig.1) onto a surface. The deposition heads are directed towards a single drop site 24 (Fig.1), or they can be directed towards respective drop sites (Fig.2). A resistor 200 (Fig.4) formed by the technique comprises multiple discrete portions 204,206 (Fig.4), at least two adjoining portions being formed from different deposition materials. Once deposited, the resistor may be subjected to radiation treatment by a UV light system (50,Fig.3) if required. In addition, a method of imparting electrical conduction to part of a partially cured insulating layer using electrostatically focused electrically conductive particles is disclosed.
Patent GB-2321286-A (GB)
Title: An automated power train of a motor vehicle with emergency control in the event of malfunction
Inventor: AHNERT GERD
IPC: B60L50/16
Filed: 1997-11-11
Abstract: In an automated transmission comprising a clutch 2 and a gearbox 3, one or both being controlled by actuators 11, 8, means are provided to allow manual engagement or disengagement of the clutch 2 or an alteration in the condition of the gearbox 3, into or out of neutral or between ratios, should an associated actuator or its control 7 fail. If an actuator is self-locking the connection between the actuator and the controlled component is made engagable and disengageable to allow manual disconnection, e.g. using tools, and subsequent manual change of the state of the controlled component. Where such disconnection is not necessary a remote manual operating means, e.g. a Bowden cable, may be used or accessible levers or control shafts may protrude from the transmission. Pointers or other indicators may be provided to aid manual operation. The actuators may be electric motors acting though gearing either directly or through fluid columns on the controlled components.
Patent GB-2320354-A (GB)
Title: Module for transaction terminal
Inventor: NAIRN STUART JAMES
IPC: G07G1/00
Filed: 1997-12-09
Abstract: A module 3 for removably attaching to a transaction terminal 1,2 which supports at least two payment schemes has a terminal configuration memory for storing data defining configuration information relating to the transaction terminal user which is common to the at least two payment schemes, and two couplers for attachment to respective scheme memories storing data defining information relating to the transaction terminal user specific to a respective payment scheme, the memory and couplers being electrically connected to the remainder of the transaction terminal in use. The payment schemes may be electronic purse schemes and the scheme memories may be stored on memory cards or I.C. cards.
Patent GB-2334989-A (GB)
Title: A door with a separate gasket holder
Inventor: LAW IAN DOUGLAS
IPC: E06B3/82
Filed: 1998-03-02
Abstract: A door comprising a support frame fabricated from elongate lengths 11, face panels 13,15 attached to the support frame and a gasket holder 21 separate from the support frame attached adjacent to a free edge 25 of a face panel 15. By separating the gasket holder 21 from the elongate length 11 of the support frame, the gasket holder 21 can be manufactured in a variety of different colours to match up with the colours of the face panels 15. Further, by separating the gasket holder 21 from the elongate lengths 11 of the support frame, the elongate lengths 11 can be manufactured from pultruded material such as glass reinforced polyester (GRP). Since GRP has a significantly greater stiffness than UPVC, additional metal reinforcement within the GRP pultruded elongate lengths 11 becomes unnecessary. The gasket can be co-extruded with the gasket holder 21.
Patent GB-2327152-A (GB)
Title: Device for automatically locking a power button in a computer
Inventor: HAN MIN-GOO
IPC: H01H9/20
Filed: 1998-05-08
Abstract: A device for automatically locking a power button in a computer prevents operation of the power button whilst the computer, and specifically its mouse, is in use and thereby prevents unauthorised switch off of the computer. The device has a power button blocking part (100) installed between a power button (420), which moves forward and backward through a button receiving hole (410) of a computer main body (400), and a power switch (430), which selectively turns the power switch (420) on or off depending on the pressing operation of the power button (420). The power button blocking part (100) extends between the power button (420) and the power switch (430) when the cover (510) of the mouse (500) connected to the computer main body (400) is subject to pressure from a user. The power button blocking part (400) is driven by a driving part installed in the mouse (500). The driving part supplies power from a power circuit (300) to the power button blocking part (100) when the cover of the mouse is loaded.
Patent GB-2324251-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent article having an improved surge management
Inventor: EVERETT ROB DAVID
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1995-02-22
Abstract: The invention provides an absorbent article 10 which includes a backsheet layer 30 and an absorbent retention portion 48 which is superposed on the backsheet layer. A surge management portion 46 is located adjacent a bodyside surface of the retention portion. A porous topsheet layer 28 is disposed in facing relation with the backsheet layer to sandwich the retention portion and the surge management portion between the backsheet layer and the topsheet layer. The surge management portion has the following parameters: basis weight: at least 20 g/m<SP>2</SP> void volume: 80-117 cm<SP>3</SP>/g permeability: 8000 - 15000 darcy porosity: 98.6 - 99.4% surface area per void volume: 10 - 25 cm/cm<SP>3</SP>
Patent GB-2328479-A (GB)
Title: Steel composition for a bearing
Inventor: TAKEMURA HIROMICHI
IPC: C22C32/00
Filed: 1998-08-17
Abstract: A rolling bearing having components comprising a fixed race, a rotating race and rolling elements has at least one of the components made from a steel which contains from 0.05 to 0.40 % by weight of at least one of Ti, Nb, AI, along with from 0.65 to 1.20 % by weight of C, 0.05 to 0.70 % by weight of Si, 0.2 to 1.5 % Mn, 0.15 to 2.0 % Cr, not more than 0.01 % N and unavoidable contaminating elements. Particles of at least one of Ti carbide, Ti carbonitride, Nb carbide, Nb carbonitride and AI nitride are dispersed and deposited at least in the vicinity of the surface of the at least one of the bearing components. At least one of the carbides, carbonitrides or nitride above may have an average diameter of 50 to 300 nm. The Titanium carbide or carbonitride particles may have an average particle diameter of 20 nm or less. Austenite may be present in at least the vicinity of the surface. Enlargement of the crystal grains is prevented when hardening.