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Patent GB-2304848-A (GB)
Title: Rockbolt and nut assembly
Inventor: GLOVER FRANK
IPC: E21D21/00
Filed: 1995-08-30
Abstract: A rockbolt (2) is secured by means of resin (6) or cement in a bore in substrate (4), and its screwthreaded projecting end (8) is engaged by a nut (12) which has a tapering end section (16) received in a complementary sleeve (10) which in use bears against the rockface directly or via a spreader plate (14) or other member, so that the tapering section (16) of the nut (12) is forced into clamping engagement with the rockbolt end (8). The the sleeve (10) may be of part spherical or toroidal form, and its taper is less than that of the nut (12). The screwthread of the nut (12) extends only partly into its tapered end section (16). The sleeve and nut are lined with friction material.
Patent GB-2305351-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable ear-ring clip
Inventor: OR HON CHOI
IPC: A44C7/00
Filed: 1995-09-26
Abstract: An adjustable strength ear ring clip with movable clip head has a separate clip head 7 adapted to one end of the clip arm 11. The clip head can vertically adjust its position to fit the ear's curvature. The clip arm also has a strength adjustable device made up of a screw 8 passing through a metallic strip 9 mounted on the front of the clip arm. This device can change the force exert from the clip head on the ears.
Patent GB-2291650-A (GB)
Title: A composition of detergent for clothing
Inventor: SHIN JUNG JOO
IPC: C11D3/18
Filed: 1994-04-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a detergent composition for clothing, which is characterized in that its main component is D-Limonene, a natural vegetable solvent, combined with higher fatty acid oil, emulsifier, polyhydric higher alcohol and amino in a preselected proportion, so that it provides a good washing effect for wool and silk fabrics, so that it makes washing possible without addition of mechanical energy, and so that it has a shrinkage-resistant effect in the original form after water washing, with excellent efficiency of prevention against contamination and of freezing-resistance.
Patent GB-2293296-A (GB)
Title: A method and a device for aligning frames of signals to be used in a synchronous digtal telecommunications system
Inventor: KAASINEN MATTI
IPC: H04J3/06
Filed: 1994-05-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for aligning frames of signals to be used in a synchronous digital telecommunications system with each other. In the method, bytes of the frames are stored in an elastic buffer (61). In order to provide an automatic and as simple as possible way of implementing the alignment, (a) a delay measurement is started at the same phase of the frame of each signal, (b) after a certain predetermined delay period, a reference signal (A1) is produced from the delay measurement concerning one signal to be aligned, and (c) from a value (CV) indicated by the delay measurement concerning each signal to be aligned at the moment of occurrence of said reference signal, a read address is generated for the respective signal to be aligned in said elastic buffer (61). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297454-A (GB)
Title: Loudspeaker
Inventor: GOLLER LARS
IPC: H04R7/02
Filed: 1994-09-30
Abstract: In quality loudspeakers there are certain distortion problems owing to a lack of damping of the movements of the outer, free edge of the loudspeaker diaphragm (2). In connection with the invention it has been recognized that these problems are widely due to some special interference phenomena originating from the total movement of the diaphragm, and according to the invention it has been found advantageous to provide, in the area of the outer edge of the diaghragm, a differentiation with respect to the effective spring characteristic of the edge suspension (8) of the diaphragm (8). This is achievable in a variety of manners, e.g. already by a cutting off of pieces of the exterior diaphragm zone as secured to the edge suspension (8, 14). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2312178-A (GB)
Title: New calixarenes and their use in waterproofing
Inventor: STIRLING CHARLES JAMES MATTHEW
IPC: C07C211/31
Filed: 1996-04-16
Abstract: Hydrophilic substrates such as paper, wood, leather, stone, glass, fabrics or polymers are rendered hydrophobic by treatment with a solution of a hydrophobic calixarene. Compounds of the formula I are claimed wherein X is H, C 1 -C 4 alkyl, an optionally substituted amino group or alkylamino group,; Y is OH or OCH 2 COOR' where R' is C 1 -C 4 alkyl; R is C 1 -C 18 fluoroalkyl; n is 1-3; and each X, Y, R and R' group may be the same or different.
Patent GB-2313149-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to rotary collar assemblies
Inventor: GRIFFITHS PHILLIP MARTIN
IPC: D06F57/04
Filed: 1996-05-18
Abstract: This invention relates to rotary collar assemblies. A metal tube (1) has diametrically opposed apertures (2) at a distance from its upper end. A partial ring (3) having a gap (4) has two inward projections (5) disposed symmetrical-ly between the gap and the portion of the ring opposed to the gap. The ring (3) can be slid down over the tube (1) until the projections (5) register with the aperture (2). As the projections (5) enter the apertures (2) the gap (4) closes up. A rotary collar (7) is then sleeved over the upper end of the tube (1) above the ring and its lower end is supported on the ring (3) to hold it captive to the tube (1)
Patent GB-2318098-A (GB)
Title: Caravan cover
Inventor: MONGSTON DEREK JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: B60J11/00
Filed: 1996-09-14
Abstract: A cover 20 for fitting to the forwardly facing wall 11 of a caravan comprises a transparent rectangular sheet of plastics material which extends over the front wall 11 of the caravan and the window 13 therein. The cover is held taught by elasticated straps 23 which are fastened to the body of the caravan. In use, the cover 20 prevents the front wall 11 of the caravan from being covered in dirt etc., protects against stone chips and prevents the ingress of rain into the caravan through the seals around the window 13.
Patent GB-2307211-A (GB)
Title: Minesweeping system and apparatus
Inventor: HASSE WERNER
IPC: B63G7/06
Filed: 1996-10-15
Abstract: A system for sweeping cable anchored sea mines 8 wherein each mine sweeping line 2 has cutting grabs (4)(figs. 1 and 3) preceded by mine destroying devices 3. Each device 3 is provided with a clamp 12 attachable to the mine anchoring cable 9, a buoyancy unit 14 connected to the clamp 12 by a wound line which can be extended, and an active explosive part 15 mounted on the buoyancy unit 14. When the anchor cable 9 is snagged by the mine destroying device 3 the clamp attaches to cable 9 and is released from the device 3. The active part 15 detaches from the clamp 12 and rises up the cable 9 to the mine 8 by the inflation of the buoyancy unit 14. The mine anchoring cable 9 subsequently enters the jaw end of the grab (4) where it is severed by explosive means as example.
Patent GB-2321477-A (GB)
Title: Mounting guttering on a building
Inventor: ROUSTON ANDREW TIMOTHY
IPC: E04D13/072
Filed: 1997-01-28
Abstract: A method of mounting guttering on a building having a roof comprising supporting timber comprises securing to the supporting timber a plurality of mounting straps (7) each having a first portion (7a) extending in the plane of the roof and a second portion (7b) extending therefrom substantially vertically downwards, in use, and attaching the guttering (10, 11, 12) to the second portion of each of the straps. The invention also provides a device for mounting guttering on a building having a roof comprising supporting timber (4), the device comprising a mounting strap (7) having a first portion (7a) extending in the plane of the roof and a second portion (7b) extending therefrom substantially vertically, in use, and a mounting bracket (10) for receiving the guttering, the mounting bracket being attached to the second portion.
Patent GB-2323213-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum switching device
Inventor: FALKINGHAM LESLIE THOMAS
IPC: H01H33/66
Filed: 1997-03-10
Abstract: In a vacuum switching device having first and second contacts, the first contact 122 only is initially composed of a high-conductivity material, e.g. silver and/or copper and an arc-resistant material, e.g. chromium, tungsten and/or their carbides, and/or an anti-weld material, e.g. bismuth, antimony, tellurium and/or lead, while the second contact 11 initially lacks the arc-resistant and anti-weld material. Metal vapour produced by the first contact during arcing is deposited on the opposing surface of the second contact 11 to form a thin layer 112 of high-conductivity and arc-resistant and/or anti-weld material which then dominates the properties of the arc and allows a low chopping current and/or an enhanced anti-weld performance of the contacts to be achieved without the expense of having both contacts of the same composition at manufacture.
Patent GB-2312935-A (GB)
Title: Gear shift control of automatic transmission for variable upshift in response to wheel slip
Inventor: SUGIYAMA MIZUHO
IPC: F16H61/18
Filed: 1997-04-01
Abstract: A gear shift control device of an automatic transmission of a vehicle, including: a means for estimating slip angle of at least one of a pair of drive wheels; a means for estimating slip ratio of the one drive wheel; a means for determining an upshift of the automatic transmission when the absolute value of the estimated slip ratio is greater than a threshold value; and a means for executing upshift of the automatic transmission according to the upshift determined by the upshift determination means; wherein the upshift determination means determines the upshift to be of a greater number of stage within an available range against the absolute value of the estimated slip ratio according as the absolute value of the estimated slip angle is greater.
Patent GB-2312812-A (GB)
Title: Interface apparatus and method
Inventor: CHOE JAE-WEON
IPC: H04Q11/04
Filed: 1997-05-02
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for interfacing a private exchange to an ISDN. The apparatus controls intralayer and interlayer entity communications to interface the private exchange to the ISDN. The apparatus is disposed in a universal card slot of a subscriber shelf of the private exchange in the form of a card to accommodate an ISDN terminal in the private exchange or connect the private exchange to an ISDN public network, thereby enabling voice and data communications.
Patent GB-2311071-A (GB)
Title: Curable resin and composition
Inventor: WATANABE TOMONARI
IPC: C08L45/00
Filed: 1995-11-21
Abstract: A curable resin wherein the polymer chain comprises at least one type of polymer represented by general formula (I), wherein A to F represent each a monomer unit of the chain and may be arranged in any order; and a to f represent each the weight percentage of the monomer unit based on the total weight of the units A to F. The polymer has a number-average molecular weight of 1,000 to 5,000,000. In the above formula, (A) and (B) represent, respectively, a cycloolefin monomer unit and a cyclic conjugated diene monomer unit, while (C) and (D) represent each a monomer unit copolymerizable with (A) and (B). Further, Q 1 to Q 6 represent each a reactive group and the total content (J) of Q 1 to Q 6 satisfies the relationship: 1* less than or equal to *(J)* less than or equal to *4. The resin and compositions containing the same and other resins have advanced thermal and mechanical characteristics, are excellent in durability, chemical resistance and compatibility with other resins, and are utilizable in the fields of automobile, construction and civil engineering, electricity and electronics, textile products, medicines, and resin products.
Patent GB-2328499-A (GB)
Title: Gas appliance
Inventor: BROWN GEOFFREY JOHN EDMOND
IPC: F23N5/24
Filed: 1997-08-20
Abstract: A gas, e.g. cooking or heating, appliance comprises a gas burner B, two series connected gas valves 1 and 2 for supplying gas to the burner B and an electronic control circuit C for causing the valves 1 and 2 to be operated in a first sequence one after the other and for causing the gas valves on a subsequent occasion to be operated in a reversed sequence one after the other, means S being provided operable between each sequential operation of the valves 1 and 2 for detecting the operation of the valves and for determining when one of the valves becomes inoperative.
Patent GB-2318189-A (GB)
Title: Photographic fixer
Inventor: ORR ZOO
IPC: G03C5/26
Filed: 1997-10-09
Abstract: A fixing concentrate for processing a silver halide photographic material comprises a fixing agent, a sulphite stabiliser, an acid and a buffer which is at least 2.0 mol/l ammonium acetate and the composition has a pH >5.4. The acid is preferably organic, such as acetic acid. On dilution, the pH of the fixer falls.
Patent GB-2330427-A (GB)
Title: Plastics wrist watch case
Inventor: KWONG CHUNG WAI
IPC: G04B37/22
Filed: 1997-10-15
Abstract: A case for a wrist watch comprises a stamped one-piece metal cup 10 encased within a plastics injection moulding 12. The plastics material surrounds the outer surface of the cup 10 and provides means 16 for attachment of a strap to the watch case. The case is moulded around the inset cup.
Patent GB-2331469-A (GB)
Title: Pulp refiner
Inventor: WHALLEY ROBERT
IPC: D21D1/30
Filed: 1997-11-25
Abstract: A pulp refiner 10 incorporates at least one rotatable disc 12 connected to a drive shaft 14. Stock consisting of pulp in water is supplied to the refiner through an inlet 22 causing the stock to pass between the rotating disc 12 and an adjacent face of a stator disc 38 to refine the pulp. The rotor disc 12 is caused to rotate sequentially faster and slower than the surrounding stock in order to assist the shredding, opening and fibrillating of the pulp. The refining process is maximised by inducing resonance of the rotor disc 12 in the same circumferential direction as its rotation, with the flexure that permits such resonance coming from slight torsional movement of the shaft 14. The resonance is monitored and consequently adjusted to maximise circumferential vibration.
Patent GB-2317978-A (GB)
Title: Electronic multiplying and adding apparatus
Inventor: SEAL DAVID JAMES
IPC: H03H17/02
Filed: 1994-03-02
Abstract: A multiply-accumulate circuit in which some of the accumulate value bits are incorporated into the result upon each iteration of carry-save adding the partial results. The multiply accumulate circuit is initialised with one of the carry value and the save value of the partial result as the first partial summand and the other as at least part of the accumulate value. This reduces the total number of iterative cycles required to produce the result.
Patent GB-2331586-A (GB)
Title: Method for verifying positive inflation of an inflatable element
Inventor: WILLAUER DARRIN L
IPC: E21B47/09
Filed: 1997-08-26
Abstract: An apparatus and method for verifying positive inflation of an inflatable element include electrical switches or sensors adapted to be actuated when sufficient element to borehole wall contact is achieved. The device may be a mico switch similar to that used in a calculator button, proximity switch or may employ a spear type arrangement wherein a spear (16) is connected to one lead (12) and is isolated from the other lead (14, 18) by insulation (20) and wherein the spear is forced radially inwardly by the radiantly outwardly expansion of the cover (10) on the element against the borehole wall (22). Upon piercing the insulation by pin-shaped tip (26) penetration, the spear will have connected first and second loads that such connection being detectable via hard wire to the surface and electrical continuity whereby downhole electronic or intelligence whereby a downhole signal generator using any type of telemetry to communicate uphole.
Patent GB-2330057-A (GB)
Title: Animal trap trigger mechanism
Inventor: ROSE HUGH QUENTIN
IPC: A01M23/34
Filed: 1998-10-05
Abstract: A trigger mechanism for an animal trap is disclosed, comprising a trigger plate 12 moveable in a vertical direction and provided with three cam surfaces 13 on its lower face, a retaining pin 18 for preventing release of the trap until triggered, slidable longitudinally thereby to allow release of the trap, the retaining pin being linked to cam followers 15,16, and 17, such that downward movement of the trigger plate causes the retaining pin to slide thereby causing release of the trap. The trigger plate and the retaining pin are preferably biassed in an adjustable manner so as to allow a degree of selectivity in the animals which are caught.
Patent GB-2331315-A (GB)
Title: Bridge parapet system
Inventor: GEE PAUL
IPC: E01D19/10
Filed: 1998-10-07
Abstract: A bridge parapet system including a plurality of posts constructed and mountable to, in use project substantially vertically from a mounting surface; and at least one rail constructed and arranged to, in use, span between at least two of said posts, said system being characterized in that said posts are formed from a hollow tubular metal member of constant cross section, and said system including a rail mounting means permanently attached to the post and extending co-linearly with the rail and extending beyond the width of the post. Preferably, apertures are provided in the part of the rail mounting means extending beyond the width of the posts. Suitably, the rectangular hollow section has two opposed surfaces which are narrower than the two surfaces which link then, one of the narrower surfaces constituting a rail mounting surface.
Patent GB-2332144-A (GB)
Title: Shower enclosure having decorative insert
Inventor: GOODWIN DAVID MALCOLM
IPC: A47K3/36
Filed: 1998-12-11
Abstract: A shower enclosure (1) is provided having at least one frame member (9, 10) formed with a recess (26) therealong in which is located a decorative three-dimensional insert (27). The or each frame member may form part of an enclosing panel or door of the shower enclosure, or may form part of a frame (6) by which such a panel or door of the shower enclosure is supported. The or each insert (27) may be of unitary or composite form, and may comprise a strip, or a set of components which assemble together in the form of a strip, or be made up of ceramic tile pieces. The or each insert (27) may be made of metal, plastics material, wood or ceramics, or a combination of materials, and may be located in the, or the respective recess, by adhesive, self-adhesive tape or fastenings. Alternatively, the or each recess (26) may be adapted for its respective insert to be a snap-in or sliding fit in it.
Patent GB-2348279-A (GB)
Title: Coating thickness measurement by remote non-contact photothermal method
Inventor: CHANDLER PETER EDMOND
IPC: G01N21/17
Filed: 1999-03-20
Abstract: The thickness of a coating 9 applied to a surface 10 for protection against corrosion or erosion is measured using a photothermal technique in which a modulated beam from a source 2 is directed onto the coating to cause a thermal wave to pass through the coating and the coating/substrate interface into the substrate. When the thermal wave hits the interface it is reflected and flows through the coating to be emitted as thermal signal with the same modulation as the incident beam but delayed in phase. The emitted radiation is discriminated from the incident radiation by its longer wavelength and is detected by a detector 11 connected to a phase analyser 13 such as a lock-in amplifier. Thicker coatings give longer phase delays and the thickness values are determined using reference standards. A conventional light source 1 with filtering 7 is used in place of a more expensive and hazardous laser.
Patent GB-2348920-A (GB)
Title: Shoe lace clamp fastener
Inventor: WALTON ROBERT CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F16G11/10
Filed: 1999-04-15
Abstract: A shoelace fastening device, to be used with conventional lace-up shoes, which negates the need to tie a knot. The laces are threaded through the fastener, which is then slid towards the shoe. The laces are simultaneously pulled to tighten. The fastener then grips the lace, preventing it from sliding back. Forcing the fastener backwards causes it to tighten its grip on the laces. The fastener is loosened by manual operation of the release.
Patent GB-2349496-A (GB)
Title: Currency handling apparatus
Inventor: THOMAS KIM
IPC: G07D1/00
Filed: 1999-04-27
Abstract: A changegiver comprises an acceptor for accepting coins for payment; a number of coin stores, 22, 24, 28, each for storing coins; a control circuit; a dispense outlet; and a dispenser for dispensing coins from the stores into the dispense outlet, under control of the control circuit. In a single payout operation involving the payout of multiple coins, the control circuit is arranged to pay out a first plurality of coins, and to pause until the occurrence of a predetermined condition before paying out a second plurality of coins. The first plurality may be sufficient to occupy a substantial portion of the payout tray 32 but not to overfill it. The predetermined condition may be the elapsing of a predetermined time, or the entry of a predetermined command.
Patent GB-2337804-A (GB)
Title: Artillery projectiles
Inventor: SEIDEL DR WOLFGANG
IPC: F42B10/50
Filed: 1999-05-24
Abstract: Artillery projectiles typically have a spread pattern generally worse in a longitudinal direction. To overcome this and improve accuracy the nose (2) of a shell (1) includes a conventional fuse unit (3) selectable according to requirements and screw connected with the nose (2) of the shell (1). The fuse has peripheral segments (5) which pivot outwards about hinges (6) to the position shown following deployment from a position embracing the fuse casing. Deployment is triggered during the trajectory of the shell by a GPS receiver system (11) with antenna (10) which has been preprogrammed with target position data. The segments produce drag to brake the projectile at a defined point relative to the target. The segments may be joined by flexible membranes to increase the drag.
Patent GB-2351112-A (GB)
Title: Curtain tensioning device with release mechanism
Inventor: BUCKLEY DAVID A
IPC: B60J7/10
Filed: 1999-05-28
Abstract: A curtain-sided vehicle body has a curtain tensioning device 14 disposed under the floor 19 of the vehicle body. Hooks 16 attached to straps 12 at the edge of the curtain 11 are releasably connected to the tensioning device 14. When the tensioning device 14 is moved to a position in which tension in the curtain 11 is released, ,a release mechanism 30 is operable to disconnect the hooks 16. The release mechanism 30 may take the form of a rotary bar with a radially projecting fin 32. Rotation of the bar 31 via an operating handle (not shown) moves the fin 32 into contact with a lip on the hook 16 and pivots the hook 16 until it is free of the tensioning device 14. The curtain 11 can be readily and easily disconnected in a single operation. The tensioning device 14 may be retracted by a pneumatic actuator 24.
Patent GB-2352961-A (GB)
Title: Light reflecting and absorbing visor insert for a motorcycle helmet
Inventor: MOORE ANDREW
IPC: A42B3/22
Filed: 1999-08-13
Abstract: A visor insert or cover (10, figure 1), for example for a motorcycle helmet (18), is made of a material having a reflective layer (16) on one side and an absorbent layer (14) on its other side. Preferably, the reflective layer is a silvered layer and the absorbent layer is a transparent layer that is tinted black.