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Patent GB-2300163-A (GB)
Title: Human powered four wheel vehicle with clutched chain drive, pivotable chassis, drum brakes, and optional remote steering
Inventor: BROCK ROBERT JAMES
IPC: B62K5/00
Filed: 1995-03-23
Abstract: Chassis 10 comprises front and rear sections 12, 14, each carrying two road wheels. The sections are connected so that they can pivot with respect to each other about a longitudinal axis. Suitably, elastomeric members connect the two chassis sections. The vehicle has a handle which may be connected to its steering mechanism, by which the vehicle can be led by a user on foot. Drum brakes are used, whose shoes and other components can float relative to a fixed backplate, so as to ensure that the shoes act equally on the drum. The chain drive has a clutch, preferably a dog clutch, to allow gears to be changed down while the vehicle is stationary. Numerals 34 represent leg guards for the rider. The vehicle is intended for carriage of goods, with interchangeable bodies which may be fitted to the chassis.
Patent GB-2289924-A (GB)
Title: Seal
Inventor: MCCOMB BARRY HUGH
IPC: A47K3/00
Filed: 1995-06-02
Abstract: A seal for sealing between an item of sanitaryware and a surface adjacent which the item is installed, comprising two preformed, liquid-impervious strips (1, 2) having respective interlocatable members (3, 5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290995-A (GB)
Title: Rotating shank-type tool
Inventor: BASTECK ANDREAS
IPC: B23Q11/10
Filed: 1995-06-27
Abstract: A rotating shank-type tool (e.g. for reaming) 11 with a shank 12 is provided with at least one main channel 21 for coolant/lubricant which extends in the longitudinal direction and from which, in its end region, at least one branch channel 22 leads outward and forms a mouth 23. A shaping head 13 is connected to the shank 12 and has chip grooves 15 and a groove run-out region 16, and a sleeve 19 engages over the mouth 23. 
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Patent GB-2302905-A (GB)
Title: Key guide
Inventor: RENWICK SAMUEL MARCUS
IPC: E05B15/08
Filed: 1995-06-30
Abstract: A guide for aiding insertion of a key into a lock opening in a surface of a door or the like, comprising a housing B adapted to be fixed to the surface, and a rotating core A mounted in the housing for rotation about an axis substantially perpendicular to the surface, the core having a convergent passage P therethrough, and the arrangement of the passage being such that its narrower end Q is adjacent the said surface, and at its narrower end the cross-sectional shape and size of the passage correspond closely to those of the key.
Patent GB-2290867-A (GB)
Title: Determining acid value of oils
Inventor: TUR YAN YAKOV I
IPC: G01N33/03
Filed: 1995-06-30
Abstract: Reagent for determining acid value (AV) of oils comprises a tertiary amine, an alcohol and water. The preferred amino is triethanolamine and the alcohol is isopropyl alcohol. An inert salt e.g. potassium nitrate, lithium or sodium chloride may also be included. AV determination is by pH measurement.
Patent GB-2291661-A (GB)
Title: Lintel and damp proof course combination
Inventor: SHILLABEER JOHN LOUIS
IPC: E04C3/02
Filed: 1995-07-20
Abstract: A damp proof course ('dpc') component (1) is adapted to be connected to a building component, particularly a lintel (2), prior to incorporation in a structure. Typically a lintel has a front lower flange (16) and/or a rear upper flange (12), and the dpc component (1) is shaped (28, 30) to hook over edges thereof, and to overlie the intermediate upwardly and outwardly facing surface. Alternatively or additionally the components may be connected by gluing, stapling, and/or by engagement formations such as poppers or toggles. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2304091-A (GB)
Title: Slow-fall device using compressed air
Inventor: AYRES JEFFREY IAN
IPC: A62B1/12
Filed: 1995-08-08
Abstract: A device for lowering a person to the ground on a cable comprises a drum for the cable and a device wherein compressed air is released slowly to lower the person at a safe speed. A rotary piston compressor may be used. An adjustable outlet may control the rate of descent. Alternatively, a Hydrovane, Wankel engine or fan system may be used. Friction brakes may also be incorporated for increased safety.
Patent GB-2293546-A (GB)
Title: Ornamental profile
Inventor: SHANOK JESSE P
IPC: A47G1/06
Filed: 1995-08-16
Abstract: An ornamental profile 10 for a simulated mat structure for framing art subjects comprises a generally planar, elongated element of predetermined thickness, width and length, said element having a base color, upper and lower planar surfaces, outer and inner side edge surfaces coextensive therewith and first and second ends, wherein said upper planar surface 16 includes at least a first decorative layer 18 covering a continuous portion of the surface thereof and further wherein at least one of said side edge surfaces 14 adjacent said decorative layer is beveled. A plurality of profiles may be assembled together, using an adhesive layer 20. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293687-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor laser device and method of fabrication semiconductor laser device
Inventor: MIYAZAKI YASUNORI
IPC: H01S5/00
Filed: 1995-09-07
Abstract: A semiconductor laser device includes unit semiconductor lasers 1 having facets and side surfaces, and active layers 2 disposed in the respective unit semiconductor lasers so that the ends of the active layers 2 are exposed to the facets of the respective unit semiconductor lasers and having central points at the facets. Two adjacent columns respectively comprise equal numbers of the unit lasers stacked vertically so that light is emitted from each of the unit lasers in the same direction. The central point of the active layer in the facet of each unit laser is located at a position closer to the adjacent column than the center of the facet. Therefore, as compared with the prior art array type semiconductor laser device in which the central point of the active layer is located at the center of the facet, i.e., at the center between the two side surfaces of the unit laser, the region where the active layers are distributed, i.e., the light emitting region, is narrowed, whereby the collection of the emitted light e.g., using a lens can be facilitated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293930-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle hazard warning system
Inventor: CRITOPH JOHN
IPC: B60Q1/44
Filed: 1995-10-02
Abstract: The system has a processor (3, Fig. 1) responsive to operation of the brake pedal (1) and accelerator pedal (2), so that the brake warning lights 5 are actuated in response to operation of the brake pedal (1) and then remain on, unless and until the vehicle subsequently accelerates again. Each of the two brake warning lights 5 may have a top part 6 and a bottom part 7, both of which are off, Fig. 2a, during normal driving. When the brake pedal (1) is operated, both parts 6, 7 come on together, Fig. 2b. When the brake pedal is subsequently released, the top and bottom parts 6, 7 flash alternately, Figs 2c - 2e, until either the accelerator pedal is operated resulting in the top and bottom parts 6, 7 both going off again, Fig. 2f, or the brake pedal is operated again resulting in the top and bottom parts 6, 7 both being energised continuously (Fig. 3f). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298883-A (GB)
Title: Cover and frame assembly
Inventor: THOMPSON KEITH
IPC: E02D29/14
Filed: 1995-11-01
Abstract: A cover and frame assembly e.g. being so called roadway furniture, is provided wherein the frame (11) comprises a pair of end frame members (13,14) and a pair of side frame members (12,13 ;12,17a, 17a,17b, 17b,13) which together provide an opening (16;16a-16c), the side frame members (12,13 ;12,17a, 17a,17b, 17b,13) each comprising an inwardly extending formation (44,56) Figs 4 and 5 which provides an upwardly presented running surface (44a,56a) which extends between the end frame members (12,13) and includes a surface part (46,57) providing a recess (46a,57a) in the running surface (44a,56a), and a cover (21) Fig 2 having a pair of depending walls (71) which in use extend alongside the side frame members (12,13 ;12,17a, 17a,17b, 17b,13) and which each comprise an outwardly extending formation (72) which provides a generally downwardly extending surface part (72a) which is received in a recess (46a,57a) of a corresponding running surface (44a,56a) of the adjacent side member (12,13 ;12,17a, 17a,17b, 17b,13) when the cover (41) is received in the frame (11), the arrangement being such that the cover (41) may be raised at one end and moved across the opening (16;16a-16c) such that the downwardly extending surface parts (72a) of the cover (41) ride up the respective surface parts (46,57) of the recesses (46a,57a) of the side frame members (12,13 ;12,17a, 17a,17b, 17b,13) and slide along the respective running surfaces (44a,56a) of the side frame members(12,13 ;12,17a, 17a,17b, 17b,13).
Patent GB-2292549-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for supporting vehicle conduit
Inventor: DUNELL NOEL HENRY
IPC: B60D1/62
Filed: 1994-04-29
Abstract: An apparatus for supporting hydraulic or pneumatic hoses and electric cables which extend between the prime mover and a trailer, comprises an elongate channel shaped member (11) which is attached to an intermediate member (21), the intermediate member (21) being attached to a bearing member (16). The bearing member (16) is mounted on the prime mover such that the elongate member (11) can swing from side to side in response to articulation between the prime mover and the trailer. The hoses and cables can pass through the hollow bearing member (16) and are supported within the channel shaped member (11). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296191-A (GB)
Title: Shaped absorbent article and method of making it
Inventor: KLING ROBERT
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1995-12-19
Abstract: The article, which may be a nappy or sanitary pad, comprises outer layers 3, 4 and an absorbent core 2, wherein one or more of the layers has a three-dimensional shape defining an open volume therein, and additionally comprises a thermoformed layer 5 formed integrally therewith so as to maintain the layers in said shape. The thermoformed layer may be located between the back and top sheets, may be integral with the backing sheet 4 or may be positioned within the core 2. In the latter case, the core may comprise a mat-built core of cellulosic fibres with the layer 5 added during mat-building. The layers 2, 3, 4 may be made to assume the required shape by means of a mould with the layer 5 being added in the form of a plastic net or as a powder or granules. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2310504-A (GB)
Title: Laser marking apparatus and methods
Inventor: MOSS JOHN
IPC: G06K1/12
Filed: 1996-02-23
Abstract: A laser marking apparatus for marking a moving workpiece such as a wire or cable 12 directs a substantially constant rapidly pulsed beam of laser radiation in the U.V. band towards a low inertia, low mass rotatable mask (26, Figure 2, not shown) with character apertures disposed around its periphery. The mask is driven asynchronously and slaved to the laser to present successive character apertures in the beam at each pulse. The drive system has a pre-stored drive profile for each possible angular increment to ensure that mask is very rapidly indexed between characters. Also disclosed is an optical transformation scheme (P1, P2, L1, L2) for manipulating the mask characters to reduce the mask size, and a solid state spatial light modulator (30, Figure 4, not shown) for obviating the need for a rotatable mask.
Patent GB-2298382-A (GB)
Title: Method for enhancing the rust resistance and the surface finish of a non-ferrous workpiece
Inventor: WOOD GARY
IPC: B24C11/00
Filed: 1994-10-17
Abstract: A method for enhancing the rust resistance and the surface finish of a non-ferrous workpiece, such as aluminum, is disclosed. The method comprises the step of impinging the workpiece surface for a predetermined amount of time with a high velocity stream of ferrous particles. The ferrous particles preferably have a hardness less than approximately 40 Rockwell C, preferably 20-40 Rockwell C, and still more preferably 30-40 Rockwell C. The particles are not tempered before impinging. This substantially eliminates stress cracks in the ferrous particles, thus substantially preventing any particulate ferrous matter from becoming imbedded in the impinged workpiece surface, which imbedded particulate matter may be prone to rust.
Patent GB-2314179-A (GB)
Title: Display and input arrangements for portable electronic apparatus
Inventor: PHILLIPPS JOHN QUENTIN
IPC: G06F3/023
Filed: 1996-06-12
Abstract: A portable electronic apparatus has user input means 7 (8, Fig 2) for example a keyboard or tilt switches, disposed in back-to-back relation to a display. The apparatus may be hinged such that it can be opened and closed in the manner of a book, in which case the display may be either in two parts 25, 26, that can be brought together when the apparatus is open or flexible so that it can fold on itself when the apparatus is closed. The apparatus may be a computer and/or mobile telephone.
Patent GB-2315901-A (GB)
Title: Conference talk timer
Inventor: ROSE STEVEN JOHN
IPC: G09F13/28
Filed: 1996-07-26
Abstract: The invention comprises a conference talk-timer, including display-unit 1 for the podium and remote-control unit (2,Figure 2) of hand-held size, lightweight and portable. Design features include display-unit attachments to position it rigid and level on the podium, with indicator lights 5, 6, 7 visible only to presenter. Various control-units are detailed including one having electrical-wiring connections to the control-unit. Sophisticated versions involve radio-controlled units, timing mechanisms built into the display-unit, computerisation to control timing of talks throughout entire conference. The chairperson operates the remote-control unit, whilst seated in the audience, to indicate to presenters time is running out. More effective presentations occur, with benefits to chairperson and presenters by use of device.
Patent GB-2319315-A (GB)
Title: Method of joining lined pipes using a bridging member
Inventor: MAINE LESLIE
IPC: F16L13/14
Filed: 1996-11-09
Abstract: Outer steel pipes 16 16A with plastics corrosion resistant lining 18 and 18A which stop short of the outer pipe ends 20, 20A providing counterbores 24 and 24A are connected by a tubular bridging-member 2 of ductile, plastically deformable, corrosion resistant material (e.g. brass, stainless steel) with two ribbed tubular end portions 4, 6 extending from an intermediate portion 8 having relatively greater outer and inner diameters. Each lined pipe 16, 16A is fitted over the respective end portion 4, 6 with the intermediate portion 8 occupying the combined counterbore 24, 24A. A tool applied internally, radially expands the end portions 4, 6 to compress the linings 18, 18A against the outer pipes 16, 16A by an amount in the range of 8% to 30% of the wall thickness of the linings. Adjacent ends 20, 20A of the outer pipes are welded together at 28 before or after expansion. The intermediate portion 8 can carry heat insulation material. The bridging-member 2 preserves the integrity of the internal corrosion resistance across the joint between the outer pipes.
Patent GB-2308438-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle heating and ventilation system
Inventor: LAUNCHBURY BRIAN
IPC: B60H1/26
Filed: 1996-11-29
Abstract: A vehicle cabin heating system (110) comprising an air inlet duct (114) providing a first flow direction means and a second air duct (117) disposed at an angle thereto providing a second air flow direction means for ducting air to a heat exchanger(112) and an air filter (116) disposed between the air inlet duct (114) and the second air duct (117) to guide the flow of air from the inlet duct (114) into the second air duct (117). The air filter (116) has a corrugated filter element. The included angle "Y" between the surfaces of the corrugations of the filter (116) is in the order of 50{ to 80{. The filter (116) is positioned in the inlet duct (114) such that the surfaces of the corrugations extend transversely within the inlet duct (114).
Patent GB-2325710-A (GB)
Title: Peristaltic pumpheads
Inventor: KLOSTERS JOHAN
IPC: F04B43/12
Filed: 1997-05-30
Abstract: A peristaltic pumphead 31 comprises a pumphead body 311 , a flexible tube which extends through the body, a rotor 314 which engages with the tube, and a hub 318 which supports the rotor 314 for rotation within the pumphead body. The hub 318 is directly connected to or is integrally formed with the pumphead body. The pumphead body or the hub is adapted to support directly a drive assembly 33, 35. The rotor may be supported internally (Fig. 8) or externally of the hub and a conversion element and additional shaft (40, 317 Fig.6) (400 Fig. 7) may be fitted to permit the use of different gearboxes or bareshaft drive assemblies. Details relating to seals and controlled leakage paths are disclosed.
Patent GB-2327353-A (GB)
Title: A Switch-Frequency Stethoscope
Inventor: SHIEH WOEI-KANG
IPC: A61B7/02
Filed: 1997-07-22
Abstract: A binaural stethoscope is characterised in that the chest piece 1 comprises a body 11 having a cavity 120 wherein a movable frequency switching member 12 is received such that the said member partially protrudes from the back side of the body and together with the body defines a sound transmitting path 122. A retainer ring 13 is fixed to the front side of the body together with a spring 124 between the switching member and the retainer ring so as to bias the switching member against the back side of the body. A membrane 15 is held on the front side of the retainer ring by means of a holder ring 135. In use the frequency switching member is manually depressed from its start postion where the area between the membrane and the retainer ring allows low frequency audio-signal to be heard to a second position whereby a circumferential rib 123 on the switching member is in contact with the membrane and the newly defined area between the switching member and the membrane now allows high frequency audio-signal to be heard.
Patent GB-2329413-A (GB)
Title: A ventilated frame that may be glazed from the interior of a building
Inventor: WHITAKER KEITH DOUGLAS
IPC: E06B3/58
Filed: 1997-09-20
Abstract: A glazed frame is provided for use as a window or as a glazed panel which is capable of being glazed from its interior side. Methods of glazing such a frame suited to both factory glazing and on-site glazing and re-glazing are also provided. The frame comprises top 5, bottom 6, and side frame members enclosing a glazing unit 7. The top 5 and side frame members have reveals 8A projecting around the edges of the glazing unit 7 on its exterior side 9. The glazing unit 7 abuts against the reveals 8A via a resilient sealing strip means 11 located there between. The bottom frame member 6 comprises an upstanding reveal 14A on the opposite interior side 10 of the glazing unit 7 between which and the glazing unit 7 is located a resilient sealing strip means 15 which preferably has a wedge-shaped cross-sectional profile. Top and side glazing beads 12 are secured to the top and side frame members respectively and bear against the interior side 10 of the glazing unit 7 via further resilient strip sealing means 13. A ventilated glazing bead 18 is rigidly fixed to the bottom frame member 6 on the exterior side 9 of the glazing unit 7. At least one support member 17 is located between the glazing unit 7 and the bottom frame member 6 to support the glazing unit 7 in a spaced relationship from the bottom frame member 6 to permit ventilation around the bottom of the glazing unit 7 via the ventilated glazing bead 18.
Patent GB-2330208-A (GB)
Title: Integrated circuit with a built-in test mode activation system
Inventor: YU KUO-CHENG
IPC: G01R31/28
Filed: 1997-10-08
Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) 30 comprises a test mode activation system 301 which compares two signals S32, S35. A signal S31 is processed in a section 3011 formed within the IC 30 to provide one of the signals S32 whilst the other signal S35 is not processed within the IC. The signals S32, S35 are compared by a section 3012 formed within the IC to establish if they have a predetermined relationship and if they do the system activates the test mode section 302 of the IC 30. The test mode activation system 301 may be enabled by a signal S36 input on a reset terminal of the IC 30. The predetermined relationship may be that the signals are the same or are the inverse of one another. The processing performed in section 3011 of the IC may be some form of encoding possibly involving flip-flop or delay devices. A signal S31 may be generated internally or externally of the IC 30 and external processing means 31 may be involved in providing the other signal S35. The signals S31, S35 may be digital or analog AC signals. The invention prevents accidental and / or unauthorized enabling of the IC into its test mode.
Patent GB-2320059-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine fuel injector having non-contacting valve closing orifice structure
Inventor: MONCELLE MICHAEL E
IPC: F02M59/10
Filed: 1997-10-13
Abstract: The fuel injector has a housing 94, with a guide bore 96 and a nozzle 104 with a tip 106 having at least one orifice 108, and a check 114 reciprocatable in the bore 96 between first and second positions which, respectively, obstruct and provide fluid communication through the orifice(s) 108. The check 114 has a primary check seat 114a disposed between its first and second ends and the housing 94 has a primary nozzle seat 104a disposed nearer the check guide bore 96 than said tip 106. The primary check seat 114a engages with the primary nozzle seat 104a with a first engagement force when the check is in its first position. The check 114 and housing 94 respectively preferably also include a secondary check seat 114b and a secondary nozzle seat 104b which are engageable with a second engagement force, less than the first engagement force, when the check is in its first position. Having primary obstruction of fuel through the orifice by cooperating check seat and nozzle seat structures 110 which are distant from the tip provides a more reliable fuel injector and enables improved engine performance. The injector is suitable for use with a high viscosity fuel, eg heavy fuel oil.
Patent GB-2321554-A (GB)
Title: Preventing head collision when detection of servo synchonizing signal fails
Inventor: KIM GWAN-IL
IPC: G11B21/12
Filed: 1998-01-23
Abstract: A method of operating a hard disk drive (HDD) having an estimator algorithm is described. If a given number of servo synchronizing signals are undetected during a track search operation, the HDD head is servo-controlled using the estimator algorithm. Thus, the head can be prevented from colliding with a peripheral mechanical unit by shifting the head to the parking zone after the speed of the head has been reduced during servo control.
Patent GB-2335386-A (GB)
Title: Nail or screw holding device
Inventor: SULLMAN RUSSELL
IPC: B25C3/00
Filed: 1998-03-19
Abstract: A nail or screw holding device comprises a holding member A for locating a screw or nail over a surface prior to being acted upon by a screwdriver or hammer respectively. A handle B is attached to the holder with a shield C in between to protect a users hands from being struck. Support elements S are provided on the base of the device to give it stability. The device may be supplied with storage space and optionally a light.