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Patent GB-2296595-A (GB)
Title: Dispenser for a coin-operated game-playing apparatus
Inventor: LEHTONEN ERKKI
IPC: G07F5/24
Filed: 1994-08-05
Abstract: A dispenser for a coin-operated game-playing apparatus for guiding coins of different kinds from coin stores selectively into a prize delivery chute or into separate cash bags for each kind of coin. The dispenser comprises a guide (17) and an operating device (19) for displacing the guide into positions where each store is connected to the prize delivery chute or one of the cash bags. In order that the structure of the dispenser could be simplified, the dispenser comprises an inlet opening (16) common to all coin stores and separate outlet openings (15) for the prize delivery chute and for each cash bag, and the guide is a slide (17) mounted rotatably in the dispenser and operated by a rotary motor (19). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2314094-A (GB)
Title: Spinning flax
Inventor: GARRETT GRAHAM
IPC: D01H13/30
Filed: 1996-06-11
Abstract: To ring spin flax sliver in a wet condition, dry sliver is wetted in heated water trough 1, drafted in zones 1 and 2 and ring spun at 5. In drafting zone 2 the sliver is shaped into a narrow band by passage over and under movable, grooved guides 4. The wet spinning is said to improve yarn appearance and strength.
Patent GB-2303709-A (GB)
Title: Capacitive ink level sensor
Inventor: GOLDIS YALE N
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 1996-07-16
Abstract: A capacitive sensor for detecting the amount of ink remaining within an ink cartridge 8 comprises first and second capacitive plates 12,14 which may be formed by an array of plates as shown or may be continuous plates, each plate being connected to a voltage source 18, and an ink bag 16 positioned between the plates. A capacitance meter 20 is arranged to measure the capacitances between each plate 12,14 and bag 16, the dielectric for each capacitance being formed by the air gap between the bag and the respective plate. A combination of the two capacitance measurements gives a measure of the amount of ink remaining in the bag.
Patent GB-2320686-A (GB)
Title: Golf practice apparatus
Inventor: CAVEY BRUCE WILLIAM
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 1996-12-24
Abstract: Golf practice apparatus comprises a base 1, a ball 6 tethered to a spring 3 which is attached to the base. The tether passes through a cam cleat 5 so that on the club striking the ball, the tether is then pulled through the cam cleat extending the spring. When all the force of the blow is expended the cam cleat holds the tether thus allowing the extension of the spring 3 to be measured. This extension can then be converted into a distance of shot figure as if the same shot had been made on a golf course. This distance can be plotted on a plan of the course. The ball and tether can pass through a series of gates 9 which give an indication of the direction that the ball travelled.
Patent GB-2327093-A (GB)
Title: Detergent packaging and detergent dispensing combination
Inventor: DONKER CORNELIS BERNARD
IPC: D06F39/02
Filed: 1997-07-08
Abstract: A combination for the machine washing of laundry comprises one or more detergent tablets packaged in a packaging system, and a dispensing device for dispensing the detergent tablets in a washing machine during a washing operation. The packaging system includes means for dispensing the tablets from the packaging system into the dispensing device without having to handle the tablets. The packaging system comprises a flow wrap system and the dispensing device is preferably a ball with apertures between 1mm and 10mm. The aperture of the ball through which a tablet is inserted may have means stopping the tablet from being discharged from the ball.
Patent GB-2327113-A (GB)
Title: Low toxicity shot pellets
Inventor: PHILLIPS ARTHUR H GODFREY
IPC: C22C1/04
Filed: 1997-07-09
Abstract: A shotgun shot or pellet, or a bullet, is made from a bismuth/tin alloy comprising less than 50% by weight bismuth, preferably the eutectic alloy of bismuth and tin, comprising approximately 45% bismuth and 55% tin.
Patent GB-2327109-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for remote connection of fluid conduits
Inventor: LOTH WILLIAM DENNIS
IPC: E21B43/013
Filed: 1997-07-09
Abstract: A fluid conduit 5 is connected to a well or other subsea installation with first end connection (fig 4) and to a second well or other subsea installation 8 with second end connection (fig 10). Seals 3, 21, 31, 40 at both connections are loaded with disc springs 19, 27 after seal surfaces are positioned with preinstalled elements. At the first connection, after a lateral guide cone is mated with a post at the first well, the conduit 5 and its connector is swung to engage hooked arms 18 over a shoulder of seal 3, subsequent release of a latch 20 releasing the springs 19 to load the seals 3, 21. At the other connection, a tension member 11 draws a connector 38 with the conduit into a socket on the second well guided by a guide cone and tapered latch finger 29 surfaces. An alignment member 26 is engaged by the connector and is sheared from fixing to the socket, allowing connector ports 35 to align axially with a conduit 7 to the well. After finger 29 latching, a further latch releases the springs 27 for seal loading.
Patent GB-2315909-A (GB)
Title: Optical pickup
Inventor: LEE CHUL-WOO
IPC: G11B7/1365
Filed: 1997-07-15
Abstract: An optical pickup adopting a multi-coated polarization holographic optical element (HOE) is provided. The optical pickup having a light source 120, an objective lens 170 for converging light emitted from the light source 120 on a recording medium, a holographic optical element (HOE) 150 between the light source 120 and the objective lens 170, for changing the path of the incident light, a phase delay plate 160 for changing a polarization direction of the incident light, and a photodetector 180. The HOE 150 includes a polarization beam splitter for transmitting one polarized light component of the incident light and reflecting the other polarized light component thereof; and a reflection member having a hologram pattern for diffracting the light passed through the polarization beam splitter, for reflecting the incident light. The HOE 150 is arranged at an angle between the light source 120 and the phase delay plate 160. Also, when a transmission-type HOE 150 is adopted, the phase delay plate 160 is arranged at an angle along the optical path between the HOE 150 and the objective lens 170 and includes multiple coating layers for transmitting one polarized light component of the light incident from the light source 120 and reflecting the other polarized light component, and a reflection layer formed on one side of the multiple coating layers, for completely reflecting the incident light.
Patent GB-2328318-A (GB)
Title: Force-responsive sensor
Inventor: PLOTTNIK REIMUND
IPC: H01H3/14
Filed: 1997-09-30
Abstract: A force-responsive sensor comprises an electrically conductive layer (14) which carries separate individual electrically insulating spacers (16) which separate it from an electrically conductive layer which may include two electrically conductive members (18,20). Each of these members (18,20) has a plurality of spaced resilient fingers (24,28), the fingers of the two members (18,20) being inter-digitated. The members are formed as films on an upper flexible layer (10). Where the members (18,20) are not supported by the spacers (16), they are normally held apart from the conductive layer (14) by the resilience of the upper layer (10). In response to an applied force (F), one or more of the fingers (24,28) is pressed into contact with the conductive layer (14) to enable the production of a corresponding electrical signal. The sensor may be used in a safety system for detecting obstructions in a window opening having a motor-slidable window glass.
Patent GB-2315089-A (GB)
Title: Spacer-frame bar having integral thermal break
Inventor: PETERSON WALLACE HARVEY
IPC: E06B3/663
Filed: 1996-05-17
Abstract: An elongate tubular spacer-frame bar (18) having an integral thermal break for reducing energy flow between glass panes (14) in an insulated glass panel (10) is provided. The spacer-frame bar (18) includes a first and a second side (24, 25), each side having elongated edges (28, 29). Two nonwelded seams (26) run along the elongate dimension of the spacer-frame bar between the corresponding adjacent edges of the first and second sides. At least one continuous insulating member (30), composed of a nonmetallic, low-heat-conductive substance, and being of a length substantially equal to the length of the spacer-frame bar, separates the first and second sides of each seam, forming a thermal break. The present invention effectively eliminates all direct contact between the spacer-frame bars and the glass panes by separating the two halves of the spacer-frame bar along its nonwelded seams with a non-metallic/nonconductive substance. This separation creates an effective thermal break along the spacer-frame bar that stops conductivity between the glass panes via the spacer-frame bar, thus further reducing the heat loss in insulated glass panels.
Patent GB-2333449-A (GB)
Title: Hair styling method and device
Inventor: COLLIS HARVEY EDWARD
IPC: A45D2/00
Filed: 1998-01-21
Abstract: Hair is styled by manipulating a group of hairs into a desired position and then producing, from hairs within or adjacent to the group, a large number of differently lying loops which pass through and/or around the group and which are sufficient to maintain the group in the desired position. Each loop may contain only one or two hairs and be produced by inserting a flock-covered rod into the group in a direction transverse to the hair direction, the rod surface being sufficiently rough to entrain hairs to form loops until the hair tension is great enough to release the loops from the surface without breaking the hairs.
Patent GB-2322797-A (GB)
Title: Shaving foam dispensing apparatus with integral applicator brush
Inventor: CHAPMAN JOHN GRAHAM
IPC: A46B11/02
Filed: 1998-03-04
Abstract: A brush assembly for dispensing and applying shaving foam from a conventional aerosol container, which incorporates a conventional aerosol actuator. The brush assembly comprises a brush element 11 and a handle 4 secured to said brush element. A tube 6 extends through the handle to the brush element with a first end opening into the brush element and a second end opening into the handle and being adapted to receive the aerosol actuator. A non-return valve 10 is fitted adjacent the second end opening. In use, the assembly is urged towards the container, causing the actuator to be depressed, and foam to be released through the tube and into the brush.
Patent GB-2337691-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable bag
Inventor: HSIEH ROSA
IPC: F25D3/14
Filed: 1998-05-28
Abstract: The bag has side walls 131 comprising inflatable chambers formed of high density deformable material and nozzles 12. The chambers on inflation may engage a glass receptacle 2. The inflation nozzles may be located at opposite sides of the bag body, and an end wall of the bag may include a pocket 132 to accommodate a refrigerant. The chambers may have a restraining cord 1311 located within each chamber to limit the expansion, this may be located in the mid-region of the chamber. The bag may be made of plastic or re-cycled plastic. The bag may be used as a reclining pad or pillow and because it is buoyant be used to hold drinks whilst the user is swimming.
Patent GB-2326293-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for changing a light bulb from ground level
Inventor: O'SULLIVAN THOMAS RAYMOND
IPC: H01K3/32
Filed: 1998-06-03
Abstract: Apparatus for changing a light bulb from ground level comprises a first device 11 comprising a cranked shank, at the end of the shorter stem a lifting block 33 comprising a disc adapted to be pressed against the ceiling, beneath the disc a body and beneath the body a housing, the disc, body and housing having slots to engage with flex 28, the housing adapted to engage a lampholder cover, to lock cover and avoid twist. A second device comprising a lampholder cover of one or two shells, and a third device 25 having a shaft 34 and mounted thereon a basket 26 to engage a bulb 27. The device 11 is raised above the lampholder cover, moved to trap the flex 28 within the slots, lowered until the housing traps and locks the cover, device 11 is then raised until the disc is against the ceiling 35. The device 25 is raised until the bulb 27 is engaged by the basket 26, turned and lowered. To fit a new bulb reverse the above and release lock means.
Patent GB-2338165-A (GB)
Title: Equine shoe
Inventor: WALKER CHRISTOHER
IPC: A01L5/00
Filed: 1998-06-09
Abstract: A horseshoe is formed from a non-metal composite material which can be cold moulded and nailed to a horse's hoof.
Patent GB-2331207-A (GB)
Title: Communication system and method
Inventor: PARK SU-WON
IPC: H04B1/713
Filed: 1998-07-31
Abstract: An orthogonal code hopping multiple access communication system divides channels according to the hopping patterns of the orthogonal codes allotted to the respective channels. The communication system includes a transmitter for modulating input digital signals in an orthogonal code hopping multiple access technique and transmitting the modulated digital signals, and a receiver for receiving the digital signals in the orthogonal code hopping multiple access technique and restoring the digital signals. As shown digital signals D are encrypted by mixing 11 with respective hoping codes OC, combined 12 and mixed 14 with a PN sequence to provide a more uniform power spectral density before transmission 17.
Patent GB-2331343-A (GB)
Title: Alignment of holes
Inventor: FLINT ALASDAIR MARTIN
IPC: F16B5/02
Filed: 1998-08-20
Abstract: Holes 18 and 18', and 19 and 19' in L-shaped lugs 15,25 are approximately aligned and a rigid alignment tool 40 inserted through the holes 18 and 18' in the respective lugs. The alignment tool 40 is then levered to bring the holes 18 and 18', and also the two lugs 15 and 25, into full alignment and a bolt (45, Fig 5) is inserted through the other holes 19 and 19'. The alignment tool 40 is then removed. The method is described for use with wheeled scenery trucks.
Patent GB-2326041-A (GB)
Title: Optical receiving apparatus for a main signal and an auxiliary signal modulated on spontaneously emitted light
Inventor: TAMURA YUJI
IPC: H04B10/00
Filed: 1995-02-16
Abstract: An optical receiving apparatus comprising an optical branching device for separating an optical signal, containing a main optical signal and spontaneously emitted light modulated with an auxiliary signal, into a first optical signal containing the main optical signal and a second optical signal containing the modulated spontaneously emitted light; and demodulating means for performing demodulation to recover the auxiliary signal from the second optical signal. The optical branching device is an optical wavelength-division demultiplexer for separating the optical signal into the first optical signal containing the main optical signal and the second optical signal containing the modulated spontaneously emitted light but substantially not containing the main optical signal. A transmission system including the receiving apparatus is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2342506-A (GB)
Title: Mobile telephone aerial
Inventor: SPARKES KEVIN JOHN
IPC: H01Q1/24
Filed: 1998-10-09
Abstract: This invention provides a telescopic aerial for use with mobile telephones. The aerial is similar to that used on portable radios, except that only the top 10 - 20 cm (approximately) comprise the transmitter. The rest of the aerial only serves to provide physical support, and is electrically insulated from the transmitter. The user would be able to fully extend the aerial before using the phone, so that the transmitter would be 40 - 80 cm (approximately) from the user's head, so as to reduce his or her exposure to Radio Frequency Electro-Magnetic radiation. This aerial is illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
Patent GB-2332043-A (GB)
Title: Single lens push-push dual lamp assembly for vehicle interiors
Inventor: LITKE MARK R
IPC: B60Q3/02
Filed: 1998-11-26
Abstract: A lamp comprising first and second switches 24 mounted to a main housing (14, fig 1) and electrically connected to first and second light sources 40 and a single lens 12 positioned at least partially within the main housing with a first end in registry with the first switch and a second end in registry with the second switch for selectively actuating the switches. Preferably the lens has at least two spaced apart, upwardly inclined optical lenses 26, 28 connected by a generally flat central region 18 and more preferably further comprises a downwardly projecting push surface adjacent each optical lens, such that when the first push surface of the lens is pressed the first light switch is actuated, when the second push surface is pressed the second switch is actuated and pressing the central region actuates both switches simultaneously.
Patent GB-987668-A (GB)
Abstract: 987,668. Ignition systems. KUIBIJSHEVSKY ORDENA LENINA ZAVOD AUTOTRAKTORNOVO ELEKTROOBOR UDOVANIA. Feb. 5, 1964, No. 4836/64. Heading FIB. [Also in Division H2]  A diesel engine is started by a two cylinder donkey engine having a magneto comprising a secondary winding 5 having one end connected to a distributer 9, 13 and the other end to an output terminal 8 connected to earth either directly through a strip 16 or, during winter starting of the diesel engine, through a spark gap 10 which ignites an air heater on the diesel engine.
Patent GB-2337875-A (GB)
Title: Plug pin with insulated portion folded from a sheet
Inventor: INSTANCE MICHAEL
IPC: H01R13/04
Filed: 1999-03-04
Abstract: A plug pin 2 is folded from a conductive blank. The pin has a conductive end 3 and an insulated portion 4 not substantially wider than it. The insulated portion is made by fixing insulating material 5 to the blank before it is folded into shape. The insulating material is trapped between the edges of the blank (35, 36, Fig 8), holding it in place, and it may also be stuck to the blank with adhesive before the folding. The pin provides insulation if it is pulled partly out of a socket.
Patent GB-2333582-A (GB)
Title: Tilt type steering column
Inventor: HIBINO TADASHI
IPC: B62D1/184
Filed: 1996-03-29
Abstract: A tilt adjustable rear steering column 202 is supported, during a tilting operation, by a coil spring 226 extending between an element 227 fixed to the support bracket 205 and a bracket 229 tiltable with the rear steering column. The spring is so arranged that over the range of pivotal movement of said tiltable rear steering column the centre axis of one end of said coil spring is displaced from the centre axis of the other end of said coil spring in the same direction.
Patent GB-2333419-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunication control switching device
Inventor: ELLIOTT GRANT ARTHUR JOHN
IPC: H04M11/00
Filed: 1997-09-05
Abstract: This invention relates to a telecommunication control switching device (1) and method for controlling the power supply to an electrical device (8) through a telecommunication network (3). A device (1) of the present invention is connected between the telecommunication line (3) and a piece of telecommunication equipment, such as a telephone, as well as being connected between a mains supply (6) and an electrical appliance (8). The device (1) provides a switched mains outlet, and monitor given conditions in the telecommunications lines (3)/telecommunication equipment. The device (1), therefore, enables the electrical appliance (8) to automatically be switched on or off when those given conditions such as a ringing signal or off-hook situation in a telephone set, occur.
Patent GB-2336938-A (GB)
Title: A device for the generation of coherent radiation
Inventor: NEBEL ACHIM
IPC: G02F1/39
Filed: 1999-04-29
Abstract: A device for the generation of coherent radiation comprises a resonator which is tuned to a fundamental frequency w and in which are arranged a laser or optical parametric oscillator (7), which is suitable for the generation of this fundamental wave by excitation by means of a pumping wave, and a frequency multiplying material (10) for the generation of a wave m*#, which is multiplied in frequency with respect to the fundamental wave, the resonator having an output coupling mirror (1) for the fundamental with the frequency #. The frequency multiplying material (10) is selected and dimensioned for a phase mismatch of the fundamental and the frequency multiplied waves. The material (10) may be a non-linear frequency doubling crystal such as LBO, located in a temperature controlled oven (12). Such a device can be used in the display of rastered television pictures.
Patent GB-2338432-A (GB)
Title: Ejector or venturi mixer for slurry packing of a chromatography column
Inventor: HOFMANN MARTIN JOHN
IPC: G01N30/56
Filed: 1999-06-08
Abstract: Particulate chromatography medium such as silica is packed into a chromatography column (2) along a feed conduit (16,18) leading to a packing port (1) through the column wall. A motive flow of a liquid packing vehicle such as a non-polar organic solvent is established along a feed conduit by a pump (111). The medium, for example silica which is poorly compatible with low-polarity vehicles, is easily entrained in the motive flow by introducing it into the feed conduit (16,18) via an ejector (30). This avoids subjecting the medium to the action of a mechanical pump.
Patent GB-2351619-A (GB)
Title: A frequency trimmable oscillator with insensitivity to power supply variations and parasitic capacitance
Inventor: GOLDMAN RICHARD
IPC: H03K3/0231
Filed: 1999-07-01
Abstract: An oscillator comprises a switchable current source 4 feeding an integrator 18,26. Fine frequency control is obtained by selecting integrator capacitors C0,C1 by use of switches B0,B1 while coarse frequency control is obtained by selecting resistors 16 in a resistor array associated with the current source 4. The integrator configuration minimises the effect of the parasitic capacitances 32.0,32.1. The current source and the threshold voltages Vu,Vl both vary linearly with supply voltage so that the overall supply voltage sensitivity is low.
Patent GB-2354952-A (GB)
Title: Hay fever guard
Inventor: SOPER ADRIAN JOHN
IPC: A62B23/06
Filed: 1999-08-27
Abstract: The hay fever guard is a disposable device for preventing pollen spores and dust from passing through the nasal cavity to the sensitive areas at the back of the nose which create the reaction known as Hay Fever. The guard comprises a support frame made of flexible material comprising two cylindrical elements connected by a bridge. Each of the elements contains filter material eg of cloth or paper which preferably has perforation of between 0.3 and 0.75 microns in diameter. The filter material is held in place by a retaining clip. The filter material may be in the shape of a bag or pouch.
Patent GB-2352614-A (GB)
Title: Dual handled fork
Inventor: JORDAN LYNDA MARIA
IPC: A47G19/02
Filed: 1999-09-03
Abstract: A fork adapted to be held by both hands of a user comprises a forked head portion and a handle portion, wherein a pair of auxiliary handles extend from opposite sides of the handle portion, terminating in a hand grip portion at the free end of each auxiliary handle. The free end of each auxiliary handle is also provided with a strap for fitting around a user's wrist. The fork may be of one-piece moulded plastics construction and is intended for use by the disabled and toddlers.
Patent GB-2343004-A (GB)
Title: Pipe leakage detection
Inventor: ASHWORTH ROGER PHILIP
IPC: G01M3/26
Filed: 1999-10-15
Abstract: A pipe leakage detection system includes an elongate flexible probe with a body portion 11 of sufficient length to pass along a pipe 12. Pairs of seals 16, 17 and 18, 19 define a seal volume with the inner pipe wall. An adjacent test region can then be used to determine leakage. A source of fluid pressure is applied to lines 26 and 28. With equal pressure in both the seal and test regions as indicated by manometer 32 no leak will occur around the seals. A deliberate outgoing flow rate is allowed from line 29 and any differential in flow, as detected by flowmeters 38 and 39, will indicate actual leakage rate.