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Patent GB-2294818-A (GB)
Title: Connector holder with integrally hinged closure parts
Inventor: ENDO TAKAYOSHI
IPC: H01R13/436
Filed: 1995-11-03
Abstract: The connector holder is constituted by a hollow rectangular housing body 2 made from resin, and rear closure parts 3A, 3B are coupled integrally to the upper and lower walls of the housing body through deformable hinges 5A, 5B and temporary fixing links 4A, 4B, respectively. The temporary links hold the closure parts in an open position, and out of the way during connection of cables to the connector terminals. After assembly of cables to the connector terminals, links 4A, 4B are severed, the closure parts are pivoted about hinges 5A, and locking side pieces 30A, 30B are locked in grooves 20A, 20B provided at a rear end portion of the housing body 2. The temporary fixing links 4A, 4B may be provided with one or more thinner, frangible portions, and preferably with a thinner portion at each end, a central portion about which it will deform, and ribs, above and below the central portion. In another embodiment, each closure part carries a locking hole, and a temporary locking projection is provided for holding the parts in the open position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2307756-A (GB)
Title: Drill alignment device using light beam
Inventor: BONE DANIEL
IPC: G01B11/27
Filed: 1995-11-28
Abstract: A device 1 for aligning a drill bit 9 perpendicular to a workpiece (35 figure 2) has a light source 21 and a target 25. The light source 21 is held on a mount 15 pivotally connected to the end of a rod 11 which is slidably received by a support 3 attached to the drill body 7. The mount 15 has feet 19 which are pressed against the workpiece and the drill 7 body is orientated so that the light source 21 is aligned with the bulls-eye 29 of the target 25.
Patent GB-2295145-A (GB)
Title: Snap on, screw off cap and container neck
Inventor: LUCH DANIEL
IPC: B29C65/02
Filed: 1992-10-06
Abstract: A tamper-evident, snap-on, screw-off closure (21) is used for a container neck (22) which has a first helical thread (29) or groove on an upper neck strecth portion (28) and an external ratchet tooth (51) on a lower, radially outset, locking wall portion (40). The closure has an upper skirt (62) having helical thread (71) or groove mating with the first helical thread and a downward extending skirt (70) which includes an outer skirt portion (74) and an inwardly extending shoulder (73), a frangible section (76) interconnecting the shoulder and the upper skirt portion (64). At least one vertical fin (100) is upstanding from the shoulder, preventing upward deformation of the lower skirt portion (74). The lower skirt portion (74) has at least one internal ratchet tooth (81) and a line of weakness (87) through the outer skirt portion and the shoulder. The lower portion skirt has a tear tab (86) which, when pulled, fractures the lower skirt at the frangible section (76). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295976-A (GB)
Title: Method of machining aluminium-based components
Inventor: MILLS DANIEL MELVIN
IPC: B23Q1/01
Filed: 1993-07-26
Abstract: The method comprises:   (a) supporting a rotary cutting tool by a plurality of relatively movable elements 104, 105, 106, 107 for movement into and out of a machining space 40; (b) actuating such relative movement by use of linear motors to move said spindle at peak accelerations of at least one G and at velocities of up to 61 metres (2400 inches) per minute; (c) deploying said peak acceleration movement to carry said cutting tool into said machining space 40 and to a location aligned with a surface on a workpiece in said space; (d) advancing said cutting tool at feed rates below said peak acceleration but at feed speeds of 2.5 to 3,300 cms per minute (1 - 1,300 inches per minute) for drilling and boring, and up to 300,000 surface cms per minute (10,000 surface feet per minute) for milling; and (e) upon completion of machining, repositioning said cutting tool at peak acceleration rates to a new location confronting said workpiece for further machining.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301528-A (GB)
Title: Multi-basket structure eg for domestic use
Inventor: BELLONI MASSIMO
IPC: A47B67/04
Filed: 1996-05-31
Abstract: A basket carrier structure (1), with removable baskets, which is easily portable and suited to be stably supported, in particular on working surfaces or shelves in domestic environments, comprises:- ```a framework (2) in which are formed a plurality of seats (22) for receiving a corresponding plurality of removable baskets (18), a support base (3) defined by at least one pair of bar portions (10) of said framework (2) which extend in substantially mutually parallel directions, and at least one pair of oppositely disposed handles (25) which are formed laterally on said framework (2).
Patent GB-2315036-A (GB)
Title: Lathe toolrest
Inventor: VOISEY NIGEL STUART
IPC: B27C7/06
Filed: 1996-07-09
Abstract: A tool rest, for attaching to a lathe or wood turning apparatus, comprises a pillar 2 for mounting rotatably about a first vertical axis and having a first horizontally-projecting arm 4 and a second horizontally-projecting portion 8 rotatable about a second vertical axis (which may be coincident with or spaced horizontally from the first vertical axis). In use, the tip of a cutting tool is rested on the arm 4: the tool is also rested on the second horizontal portion 8 where it is firmly held in place by the user.
Patent GB-2316419-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for preventing water from splashing in a toilet bowl
Inventor: CHUANG HSIAN-TZUO
IPC: E03D9/00
Filed: 1996-08-24
Abstract: A method and device for preventing water from splashing when feces drop into a toilet bowl that is formed with a discharge hole includes covering and restraining the movement of the water which is retained in the toilet bowl (5) by using a float member (1) that floats on the water, and preventing the float member (1) from being drawn into the discharge hole (4). The float member (1) is placed in the toilet bowl (5) and has a dimension greater than that of the cross-section of the discharge hole (4). Various forms of float member are disclosed.
Patent GB-2315706-A (GB)
Title: A passport having laminated protective film extending into thread binding
Inventor: UNO TADAO
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 1996-08-27
Abstract: A passport comprising an individual's data sheet 1, visa sheets 2 and a cover 3 bound by thread along a central fold line 4, wherein a surface of the data sheet is laminated with a protective film 5 that extends over the fold line and the thread binding is performed through the laminated portion.
Patent GB-2319962-A (GB)
Title: Artificial Hip Joint Comprising Femoral Stem and Insert
Inventor: BRADLEY JOHN STEPHEN
IPC: A61F2/30
Filed: 1996-12-04
Abstract: There is disclosed an artificial hip joint comprising a stem 2 and a tapered insert 3, the insert having a ball and socket joint 6 mounted thereon or integral thereto and extending into the stem. The stem which is of moulded form comprises a carbon fibre and polymer composite material and has a Young's Modulus that is not more than 40 Gpa but preferably within the range 15-30 Gpa. The carbon fibre content of the composite material is preferably up to 50% by volume and the polymer constituent is a biocompatible polymer such as epoxy, polysulfone or polyetherketone. The insert may be provided with metallic or composite material reinforcement in the upper, neck region thereof and may extend only into the upper region of the stem or may extend to its lower end.
Patent GB-964034-A (GB)
Abstract: 964,034. Rotary pumps. ROSS GEAR & TOOL CO. Inc. Oct. 13, 1961 [Dec. 2, 1960], No. 36888/61. Heading F1F. An internally meshing gear pump comprises a stationary outer element 12 secured to a housing 10 having inlet and outlet passages 34, 35, an inner element 13 rotating at the same speed as a drive shaft 11, and a rotating valve member 20 coupled to the drive shaft by means transmitting only torque. In the Figures, the heads 22, 23 of shaft 21 extend into recesses in the head 25 of shaft 11 and in element 13 respectively, drive being transmitted through pin heads 24 engaged in slots 26, 27 in head 25 and element 13 respectively, so that element 13 has freedom to orbit within element 12 as it is rotated. The sleeve valve 20 is driven by a pin 30 engaging slot 26. The working chambers are connected to passage 35 in proper timed sequence through bores 37 in a wear plate 14, bores 36 in the housing, bores 38 in valve 20, slot 26, and annular groove 32. The chambers are connected to passage 34 in proper timed sequence through bores 37, bore 36, recesses 39 in valve 20, and annular groove 33.
Patent GB-2323264-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic sole
Inventor: WANG WAYNE
IPC: A43B13/20
Filed: 1997-03-21
Abstract: A sole comprises multiple sealed cells 50 formed by vertical walls 40 between upper and lower surfaces. A continuous cell 30 surrounds the sole to protect the multiple cells from damage eg by puncturing.
Patent GB-2312574-A (GB)
Title: Parallel connected start-up circuit for crystal oscillator
Inventor: TANAKA SHOICHI
IPC: H03B5/32
Filed: 1997-04-23
Abstract: A crystal oscillation circuit includes a main oscillation circuit, an auxiliary oscillation circuit, and a control circuit. The main oscillation circuit has a crystal resonator. The auxiliary oscillation circuit feeds back and amplifies an output from the crystal resonator to assist the start of oscillation of the main oscillation circuit. The control circuit connects the auxiliary oscillation circuit parallel to the main oscillation circuit at the start of oscillation to increase an exciting current of the crystal resonator.
Patent GB-2312900-A (GB)
Title: Flame-retardant moulded polymer component
Inventor: MARTIN LEE HAMILTON
IPC: D01F1/07
Filed: 1997-04-29
Abstract: A flame-retardant moulded component e.g. a monoFilament comprises a matrix-forming polymer material. The component also comprises 5 to 20 wt% of melamine cyanurate, and 3-10 wt% of a polyphosphonate.
Patent GB-2329523-A (GB)
Title: Thermally sensitive controls
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN CRAWSHAW
IPC: H01H37/12
Filed: 1997-09-17
Abstract: A thermally sensitive control intended to be mounted under the base of a water heating vessel such as a kettle or hot water jug includes a manually resettable spring loaded lever arm 14 which is tripped in response to the operation of either of two thermally sensitive actuators 4, 20 to open a set of contacts to disconnect the power supply to the heater. The first actuator may be an overheat protection 4 or boiling sensitive 16 bimetal actuator. The second actuator maybe bimetal actuator 20 in good thermal contact with the base of the vessel. A manually operable selector 34 selectively couples the movement of the second actuator 20 to the spring loaded lever arm 14 to trip the lever arm. The selector 34 allows the lever arm 14 to be tripped by the second actuator 20 at a temperature below boiling.
Patent GB-2331520-A (GB)
Title: Enzyme composition for protection of plants from fungal disease
Inventor: STREET PETER F S
IPC: A01N63/50
Filed: 1997-10-17
Abstract: An enzyme composition is provided comprising: (i) at least three enzymes selected from a carboxymethyl cellulase, an α-mannanase, a xylanase, a chitinase, a #-glucanase, a cutinase and a pectinase, wherein at least one of the enzymes is a carboxymethyl cellulase, an α-mannanase, or a xylanase, and (ii) a diluent. A method of treating a plant having a fungal disease, or protecting a plant from a fungal disease is also provided. The method comprises applying to the plant an enzyme composition comprising: (i) a carboxymethyl cellulase, an α-mannanase, or a xylanase, and (ii) a diluent. The composition and method are useful alternatives to agrochemical fungicides, because they are environmentally safe, and possess a similar or improved activity against fungal pathogens.
Patent GB-2322053-A (GB)
Title: Network for packet-oriented data-traffic
Inventor: MARTINSON THOMAS
IPC: H04L12/937
Filed: 1997-10-28
Abstract: Several nodes (K1-K4), Fig.1 (not shown), are connected to a token ring structure by means of lines (R11 - R14, R21 - R24) in a network for packet-oriented data traffic. Each node (e.g K2) is connected to lines (R12, R13, R22, R23) of the ring structure. A buffer switch (B1, B2) is provided between the high-speed interfaces (HSI12, HSI4 or HSI1, HSI3) for reading a routing information on the head of a data packet (e.g. an ATM cell). The buffer switches (B1, B2) are structured in such a manner that the delay time in the transit traffic is smaller than, for example, 10 Ás. Several users (S4-S7) are connected via low-speed interfaces (LS11-14) at the node (K2). A wait line switch (Q1 - Q4) is provided for each one. A controller C ensures the processing of the data packets in the transit, input, or output mode, packets being fed into a token ring line only when sufficient bandwidth is available. Connections are electrical or optical lines, or wireless.
Patent GB-2320754-A (GB)
Title: A self aligning piston rod
Inventor: JOHNSON JERRY E
IPC: F04B53/14
Filed: 1997-11-13
Abstract: A self aligning piston rod 125 for a piston pump comprises one end connected to a piston (not shown) and another end 156 having a oblong slot 162 for receiving a protrusion 165 of a cross head extension 124; the slot 162 and protrusion 165 allow relative movement of the piston rod 125 and crosshead extension 124 in a direction perpendicular to their longitudinal axes so that the piston maintains alignment with a cylinder when the cross head sleeve (not shown) becomes worn. Alternatively the slot 162 may be in the crosshead extension 124 and the protrusion 165 may extend from the piston rod 125. Preferably the piston rod 125 and crosshead extension 124 are releasably engaged by a clamp 150 which provides an annular gap 172 to allow for the relative perpendicular movement. In another embodiment (figure 9) a sleeve is fitted to the piston rod to centre the piston within the cylinder and a conduit connected to the sleeve, and in liquid communication with a gap between an outer surface of the sleeve and the piston, provides back flushing.
Patent GB-2321124-A (GB)
Title: Security systems
Inventor: HOUGHTON MICHAEL WILLIAM
IPC: G08B26/00
Filed: 1998-01-06
Abstract: A security system for monitoring pieces of electronic equipment has alarm modules (4) connected by connecting means (3) to form one or more chains (2) connected to a central unit (1). Each alarm module monitors a particular piece of equipment. The alarm modules sense an undesired state and output a signal indicating it. The central unit separately detects the indicating signal and a severed signal or an absence of signal caused by the severing of any of the connecting means. A terminator oscillator can be provided at the end of each chain for generating a terminator signal which will be detected as long as none of the chains have be shorted or severed. The same wire in the connecting means is used for the indicating signal and the terminator signal and the central unit differentiates between the two signals. A monitoring network for use with a plurality of central units is also disclosed (Fig.11).
Patent GB-2324991-A (GB)
Title: A breakaway mounting assembly for mounting vehicular accessories on a windshield
Inventor: SPOONER RALPH A
IPC: B60R1/04
Filed: 1998-01-09
Abstract: A breakaway mounting assembly 10 supports a rearview mirror 26 or other accessory on an improved windshield mounted button. The mounting assembly 10 includes a base 14 having a mount for the accessory or mirror 26, and a plurality of resilient flanges 92a, 92b, 94 which engage, hold, and center the assembly on the button 12 but flex to release the assembly 10 if impacted from virtually any direction. Preferably, the resilient flanges 92a, 92b, 94 are formed in one piece with a retainer 16 mounted on the base by a plurality of mounting flanges 98a, 98b also formed in one piece with the retainer and engaging a shoulder on the base 14. An open release space 125 is defined between a pair of the flanges 92a, 92b, while the base 14 has an unobstructed open area (55, fig. 6) aligned with the release space 125 through which the button 12 may be released when the mirror or accessory is impacted directly from the mirror reflecting surface 27. An inclined wall surface 65 on the base 14 cams the assembly off the button 12 when the mirror or accessory is impacted from the side. The button 12 is tapered toward a curved top end and the windshield attachment surface and has a recess at its bottom end adapted to receive one of the resilient flanges 94.
Patent GB-2328571-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring induced counterpropagating signals in optical communications systems
Inventor: ROBERTS KIM BYRON
IPC: H04B10/08
Filed: 1998-03-03
Abstract: An optical communications system has a control system for controlling the transmission of signals between system elements via waveguides (1). The occurrence of counterpropagation occurring due to scattering or other bulk properties of the waveguides is monitored under the control of the control system at selected system elements (2) such as bidirectional optical amplifiers. A reverse signal (8) found to be consistent with a scattering process is analysed in terms of a power distribution as a function of delay relative to transmission of an outgoing signal (7) and any effects due to discrete scattering events are identified and removed from the power distribution data. The revised data is used to quantify the effects of the scattering process. Stimulated Brillouin scattering is identified by analysis of backscatter in terms of wavelength of selected signals in a wavelength multiplexed transmission and the control system responds by regulating operating parameters of the system such as the degree of stimulated Brillouin scattering suppression and transmission power. The system is thereby able to automatically detect the occurrence of faults associated with bulk properties of the waveguides of the system and initiate appropriate remedial action or raise alarms.
Patent GB-2321404-A (GB)
Title: Shower curtain
Inventor: MATTHEWS MARCUS GORDON
IPC: A47K3/38
Filed: 1998-04-14
Abstract: A shower curtain 10 comprises a sheet of flexible material 11 and a separate flap portion 13 attached to a lower portion of the sheet. The flap is preferably attached approximately one third to one half of the way up the sheet so that, in use, the flap hangs adjacent the lower part of the sheet 11 b. The flap may be permanently or releasbly attached to the sheet and may be provided with pockets. Suitably, the flap hangs inside a bath or shower tray.
Patent GB-2324482-A (GB)
Title: Purifying sulphur hexafluoride
Inventor: OHNO HIROMOTO
IPC: C01B17/45
Filed: 1998-04-24
Abstract: Impure SF 6  is contacted with at purifying agent comprising a carbonaceous solid and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of alkali earth metal compounds, alkali metal aluminates and tetraalkylammonium salts. Typical impurities removed from the SF 6  are HF, SO 2 , S 2 F 2 , SF 2 , SF 4 , SOF 2  etc.
Patent GB-2324820-A (GB)
Title: Device for widening an earth borehole
Inventor: WURM DIETER
IPC: E21B7/28
Filed: 1998-04-30
Abstract: A device for widening an earth borehole comprises at least one broaching spiral (5) fitted at the end of a tubular linkage (2) connected to a rotary-tractive drive (not shown), said spiral having a conical envelope and a direction of conveying of the excavated soil counter to the direction of advance. The broaching spiral (5) is connected to a widening cone (3) which is attached to the tubular linkage (2) by a connecting piece (1). The broaching spiral is positioned on a tubular core (4) which is mounted rotatably in a bearing member in the form of a swivel (6). This swivel is connected by radial struts to a smoothing ring (8) and to a coupling (9) to which a follower pipe or cable can be attached. Large passage openings between the struts permit the removal of excavated soil. Nozzles (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) are provided at various locations and angles on the tubular core and widening cone.
Patent GB-2337774-A (GB)
Title: Mutually nesting wall cladding
Inventor: LOVERING TIMOTHY ARTHUR
IPC: E04F13/18
Filed: 1998-05-27
Abstract: A cladding member (1) comprising a longitudinally extending main portion (2) having upper and lower marginal edges (3 and 4), a first co-operating formation (5) formed along the lower marginal edge and a second co-operating formation (6) formed along the upper marginal edge, wherein the first co-operating formation (5) of a first cladding member is adapted to nest with the second co-operating (6) of a second cladding member.
Patent GB-2338234-A (GB)
Title: Finasteride preparation
Inventor: SLEMON CLARKE
IPC: C07J73/00
Filed: 1998-06-10
Abstract: Polymorphic Form I finasteride is prepared by first forming a substantially insoluble complex of finasteride and a Group I or Group II metal salt, such as lithium bromide, and then dissociating the complex by dissolving away the salt component with water, so as to leave substantially pure Form I polymorphic crystalline finasteride.
Patent GB-2323836-A (GB)
Title: Packaging for a compartmented container
Inventor: STREETER ANDREW COLIN
IPC: B65D77/04
Filed: 1996-01-29
Abstract: A package 10 for food comprises a container 12 having a first compartment (13, Fig. 9), a second removable compartment (14, Fig. 9) and a cover 11. Part 32 of the cover is received between and engages against the first and second compartments. The cover is preferably in the form of a packaging sleeve and the container preferably has two compartments with straight spaced apart side walls defining a channel between which a projection from the sleeve fits. The projection 32 may be formed by a pair of cuts 30 in the sleeve defining an interconnected part of the sleeve base and side wall which can be pressed into the interior of the sleeve. A second projection may be provided on an opposite side of the sleeve to engage in the opposite side of the channel.
Patent GB-2328879-A (GB)
Title: A nasally or orally intubated device with cuff
Inventor: SHAIKH AMER
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 1998-09-19
Abstract: An intubated device comprises an airway tube 10 a distal end of which is surrounded by an inflatable cuff 11 which is shaped and dimentioned so that it may permit introduction to the throat via the nose and may span the oro-pharynx between the soft palate and the laryngeal inlet posteriorly of the patatopharyngeal folds. When inflated the cuff has roughly the shape of the frustum or a four-sided pyramid with rounded corners and tapers away from it's distal end. The distal end of the tube 10 is recessed into the distal end of the cuff so that the latter is an annular protrusion 13 adapted to straddle the upper region of but not surround the elliptical epiglottis 14 and to fill the piriform fossae (15) on either side thereof. Additionally the devise may comprise a one-way inflation valve, a pressure-relief valve and a combined bite block and connector element and mouth surround element.
Patent GB-2329220-A (GB)
Title: Actuator
Inventor: POESCHL GUENTER
IPC: F15B15/14
Filed: 1997-04-11
Abstract: The description relates to an actuator for use at high and low temperatures, with a cylinder block (8), a piston (14) movable therein and a piston rod (22) secured to the piston. A first and a second flange cover (46, 48) and a sleeve (40) in the cylinder block (8) in which the piston (14) can move to and fro are made of ceramic. The piston rod (22) is secured to the piston (14), also of ceramic, by a head bearing (24) movable transversely to the longitudinal axis of the piston. The seal between the piston (14) and the sleeve (40) is provided by a close fit alone, without the need for additional sealing components. The low heat expansion of the ceramic components used also means that the tolerances change little even at great temperature fluctuations. The radial head bearing (24) prevents the piston (14) from jamming during forces transverse to the longitudinal axis of the piston possibly arising at the piston rod (22).