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Patent GB-2269837-A (GB)
Title: Fence coupling allowing adjustment of rails
Inventor: BAILEY WILLIAM
IPC: E04F11/18
Filed: 1993-08-20
Abstract: A coupling (10) for connecting railing members to a post (14, 15) is disclosed. The coupling (10) has a mounting portion having two parts (16, 17) pivotally movable relative to one another about axis (20) and capable of being locked against pivotal movement by a fastener (35, 36). Railing connection members (22, 25) are pivotally coupled to parts (16, 17) about axes (24, 26) extending transversely of the members and transversely to axis (20) about which the parts (16, 17) pivot relative to one another. A similar coupling not needing a break in the post (14, 15) uses annular members corresponding to parts (16, 17) but mounted on a sleeve which surrounds the post. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282476-A (GB)
Title: Document handling systems
Inventor: POLIDORO ROBERTO
IPC: G07D7/06
Filed: 1993-09-30
Abstract: In a document handling system such as a banknote validator means is provided to ensure that a support for the banknote is maintained at a predetermined distance from a sensor 2. As described a banknote 9 inserted by a user in an entrance channel 1 of a banknote validator is caused to move past two sensors 2, by means of an upper belt 10 supported on an upper support member 6, and a lower belt 11 is supported on a lower support member 7. The belts are driven on respective rollers 12, 13 which are rotatable on respective axles 14, 15. The support members 6, 7 are provided with respective projections 21, 20 which bear on the axles 15, 14 against the action of spring members 19, 18 such that the lower belt 11, in the region of the first sensor 2, is located at a predetermined distance from the first sensor and that the upper belt 10, in the region of the second sensor 2, is located at a predetermined spacing from the second sensor 2. The rollers may be mounted fixedly relative to one side wall of the machine and slidably relative to the opposed sidewall. The members 6, 7 may carry electrical terminals which separate to switch off the validator when the members are separated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275279-A (GB)
Title: Fence and composite panel therefor
Inventor: HUSSEY JOHN HUMPHREY
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 1994-02-03
Abstract: A fence panel may be a composite panel component which has at least two layers (1) of slats, slats of adjacent layers of slats being joined, e.g. by adhesive, through an intervening mesh (2) common to at least two of the slats. The panel is supported by two-part posts which have first and second members (7a, 7b) respectively on opposite sides of the panel, sandwiching it between the m. The panel is secured to at least one of the members (7a, 7b) and the members are secured together (7a, 7b). A cap 28 may cover the posts and keep them together; a similar shoe arrangement may be embedded in concrete in the ground. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288301-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for call handover between different mobile radio networks
Inventor: WHINNETT NICHOLAS WILLIAM
IPC: H04W36/14
Filed: 1994-04-05
Abstract: In a method for handing over a call from an initial communications network to a target communications network, a call is established between a mobile subscriber unit (12) and the initial communications network (10 or 11) using a first identification number allocated to that unit in the initial network. A desire to handover to the target network is identified and a new link in the target network (11 or 10 respectively) is established using a second identification number allocated to the unit (12) in the target network.
Patent GB-2286627-A (GB)
Title: Door latch lock
Inventor: KIMURA HIROSHI
IPC: E05B47/00
Filed: 1994-12-28
Abstract: A door latch look has a casing (41), a handle, a latch (42) movable to a position in which it protrudes from the casing for engagement with a striker plate, means (68) to restrain the latch when it has been withdrawn by the handle from said position from returning to said position and means (51, 67) to terminate the operation of the restraining means on closure of the door. With this arrangement the latch is restrained within the lock casing but is automatically allowed to protrude when the door closes in order to latch the door shut. The terminating means may be a magnetic means with permanent magnets in the jamb and lock. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-946190-A (GB)
Abstract: 946,190. Feeding cards. ELECTROMETRE S.A. July 31, 1962 [Sept. 15, 1961], No. 29399/62. Heading B8S. [Also in Division G4] An electricity supply meter causes a card to be issued, on which is recorded the value or amount of electricity consumed, each time a predetermined amount is consumed. The cards 17 are supported by notches 45 on a wide portion of a steel tape 18. Each time escapement 12, 13 is operated, springs 19 pull the tape to the left causing a step 42 in the tape to pass one of the cards, which is thus released to fall into a container (not shown). The cards are stored in a magazine (Fig. 4) which is removable as a unit from the meter. Initially the cards 17 are supported by right hand rod and a flap (Fig. 3, not shown) which when the magazine is placed in position is unlatched and swung anticlockwise to leave the cards depending from the tape 18. Movement of escapement wheel 13 is controlled by lever 12 (Fig. 1) oscillated by an electromagnetically driven rod 25. Each time wheel 1 completes a revolution contacts 34, 9 close and rod 25 moves to the right until contacts 30 open. This disengages lug 20 on lever 12 from a tooth of wheel 13 and moves lug 21 into the path of the next tooth. Subsequently, contacts 8, 9 close and the rod is moved to left, the wheel 13 making a small movement, insufficient to release a card, until lug 20 engages the tooth previously engaging lug 21. A lamp is lit (Figs. 5 to 7, not shown) when a card is issued and is extinguished only on removal of the card from the container, for which purpose a flap must be lifted.
Patent GB-2297077-A (GB)
Title: Heat treatment of cask staves
Inventor: JONES PETER LESLIE
IPC: C12G3/07
Filed: 1995-01-19
Abstract: A cask stave 10, for use in the whisky industry, is provided in a required shape and size and is heated by volumetric heating means 2 so as to bring about uniform chemical changes throughout the stave. Preferably the stave is heated using dielectric heating means 3, 4 providing electromagnetic radiation, eg. microwave or radio frequency, and the temperature is raised to 100-140{ for at least three minutes. During this process, hot air may be circulated around the stave. Preferably a surface of the stave is also heated by a radiant heater 5, eg. infra-red 6, raising the temperature to 600-900{ and 'toasting' the surface, with water being applied to the opposite surface. Whilst hot, the stave may be pressed, by pressing means 12, for between two and five minutes. Preferably conveying means 1 carry a plurality of staves through the volumetric heating means and a second conveying means 11 carry the staves into the press. Preferably the press comprises two supports which support just inboard of either end of the stave (11a and b, Fig.2), a male portion 14 which applies pressure to the centre of the stave and a corresponding female portion 17, the male portion having a curved convex face 15 which produces a stave with concave curvature. Water may be applied during pressing.
Patent GB-2288784-A (GB)
Title: A manually carried and powered digger grab with its own independent             power supply
Inventor: JOHN NATHAN GWYLLIM REES
IPC: E02F3/02
Filed: 1995-02-21
Abstract: A manually carried and manipulated light weight powered digger grab with its own independent power supply 16 as shown in Figure 4 is manually manipulated to digging position ready to commence digging a trench (Figure 5) when the grab buckets 12 are open its teeth 13 penetrate the ground assisted by the operator's body weight applied by utilising his foot on foot rest 14. A mechanical hand lever (2, Fig. 3) is operated and the buckets 12 rotate inwardly towards each other such that the closing forces penetrate and fill the buckets. After the grab has filled the operator raises the digger manually and manouvres it to the side of the trench for emptying by operating the mechanical hand lever (2) to open the buckets 12 allowing the earth to fall out. The digging cycle is repeated and on completion of the trench the digger is then carried to a new digging location as shown in Figure 4 or placed in a boot of a car for long distance transport.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289426-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for performing a chromatographic analysis
Inventor: HENDERSON ROBERT
IPC: G01N30/02
Filed: 1995-03-22
Abstract: The effect of barometric pressure variation on the retention time stability of a chromatographic analytical system is compensated by active control of the amount of fluid flow by way of a fluid flow controller (22, 31), preferably in the form of an electronic pressure control system. Control signals are derived by: receiving data representative of a desired operating condition parameter, such as column inlet pressure; sensing actual operating condition parameters such as inlet pressure (pi) and barometric pressure (pstm): determining a desired average linear velocity of the fluid flow according to the desired operating system parameter; determining an actual average linear velocity of the fluid flow according to the sensed plurality of actual operating condition parameters; and controlling, as a function of a predetermined relationship of the desired average linear velocity to the actual average linear velocity, the amount of fluid flow to cause the actual average linear velocity to substantially equal the desired average linear velocity. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299695-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle security systems
Inventor: GREEN ANDREW DOUGLAS PEARSON
IPC: B60R25/102
Filed: 1995-04-07
Abstract: A vehicle security system comprises a control centre 10 and a number of remote radio stations 11 to send and receive message from mobile units 12 mounted in vehicles. The control centre responds to alarm signals at any time and additionally communicates continually at intervals and respective set times with the mobile units to ensure they are operational.
Patent GB-2289194-A (GB)
Title: Multiple data separating
Inventor: KOYANAGI HIDEKO
IPC: H04N7/24
Filed: 1992-08-11
Abstract: A demultiplexing apparatus demultiplexes data consisting of a plurality of variable rate data that has been timeshare-multiplexed in a particular multiplexing interval into a plurality of original data. A plurality of buffers S1..sn store the plurality of original data. Each buffer has at least the storage capacity equivalent to the maximum data length generated in the multiplexing interval. A delay means 11 causes the reading of data from the buffers to be delayed by a time corresponding to the multiplexing interval. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292679-A (GB)
Title: A foldable chair
Inventor: WHITEHEAD REGINALD JAMES
IPC: A47C4/40
Filed: 1995-08-29
Abstract: A foldable chair 2 comprising a foldable frame 4 which supports a seat portion 6, the foldable frame 4 comprising a strut part 8 and a leg part 10, the strut part 8 being releasably lockable by a locking device 24 to the leg part 10 for maintaining the chair in an unfolded condition in which the chair is ready for use. The locking device 24 is lockable in at least one recess 16 in the leg part 10, and has upper and lower abutment members 26, 28 which engage upper and lower faces 30, 32 of the leg part 10 when the chair is in use. The upper abutment members sits in a selected recess 16. The locking device 24 is pivotally attached to the strut part 8 so that downwards pressure on the strut part 8 caused by a person sitting on the chair causes the upper and lower abutment members 26, 28 to trap and lock to the leg part 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299579-A (GB)
Title: Water resistant ceramic articles
Inventor: DRANSFIELD GRAHAM PAUL
IPC: F04D29/02
Filed: 1996-03-14
Abstract: A zirconia ceramic article is exposed to water at at least 60{C. At least the surface of the article which is exposed to water is prepared by forming an aqueous suspension containing particulate zirconia and particulate yttria, agitating the suspension in a bead mill for at least 2 minutes using a mixing medium having an average particle size of from 0.2 mm to 3 mm, separating and drying the mixed particulate material so formed, shaping said mixed particulate material into a green body and sintering said green body at a temperature in the range 1200{C to 1450{C. The amount of yttria used is at least 4 molar per cent with respect to zirconia and less than 1 per cent alumina by weight with respect to zirconia is present in the green body when said body is sintered. The articles mentioned include components of internal combustion engines e.g. valve guides, valves and valve seats.
Patent GB-2311888-A (GB)
Title: Tactile communication system
Inventor: NISSEN JOHN CHRISTIAN DOUGHTY
IPC: G09B21/00
Filed: 1996-04-01
Abstract: The communication device comprises a keypad which includes an array of input transducers 20-26 and tactile buttons which include output transducers 10-16. The device makes text, graphics and speech, held on a computer or communicated via a computer, accessible through the sense of touch. For text, the device displays one character at a time using the array of buttons 10-16 to tap or vibrate against the skin and produce a pattern of sensation on the skin. For graphics such as maps, the device allows the user to explore in 2-dimensions, and use the sense of touch to locate objects on the map. For speech, the device displays phonetic patterns based on output from an automatic speech recognition system. The system combines the keypad 20-26 with the tactile output 1-16 into a single hand-held unit.
Patent GB-2313535-A (GB)
Title: Snack meals
Inventor: INNES ANDREW
IPC: A23L1/00
Filed: 1996-05-31
Abstract: The present invention relates to snack meals comprising a base (2) of toasted bread carrying at least three food layers (4, 6 and 8). The inner and outer layers (4 and 6) are predominantly a thickened cheese mixture while the intermediate layer (6) comprises a food filling.
Patent GB-2314117-A (GB)
Title: Locking device for cord
Inventor: WILD JACK
IPC: F16G11/10
Filed: 1996-06-15
Abstract: A locking device 10 for use with a length of cord 16, comprises a body member having a first guide path 11 with a restriction 13 to grip the cord and a second cord guide path 12 arranged at 90 degrees to the first guide path 11 so that the cord bends between the guide paths 11,12, thus increasing the friction which the locking device can apply to the cord. The free end of the cord 16 forms a loop 17 by passing through hole 15 in the body, and being knotted at 20.
Patent GB-2315251-A (GB)
Title: A reservoir for a motor vehicle
Inventor: FAWDREY DAVID CHARLES
IPC: B60S1/50
Filed: 1996-07-13
Abstract: A reservoir assembly for a motor vehicle in which a washer bottle 2 is replenished by precipitation falling upon a sunroof assembly 14 forming part of the motor vehicle.
Patent GB-2315906-A (GB)
Title: Disc protection structure
Inventor: CHEN YAO-KUO
IPC: G11B7/24097
Filed: 1996-07-30
Abstract: A protection structure is provided for protecting a disc 50 which includes an inner annular portion 52, an outer annular portion 56, and a data reading region 58 on an underside thereof and located between the inner and outer annular portions. The protection structure includes a film 10 releasably mounted on the underside of the disc for closely covering and shielding the data reading region. The film has an inner rim portion 12 releasably adhered to the inner annular portion of the disc and an outer rim portion 16 abutting on the outer annular portion thereof.
Patent GB-2304564-A (GB)
Title: Moveable workbench
Inventor: DOOLEY JOSEPH
IPC: A47B13/00
Filed: 1996-08-20
Abstract: A normally static article e.g. a workbench having an optionally utilisable wheel or roller support arrangement comprising one or more wheels 10, 11 or rollers rotatably mounted on at least one support member 4 which is pivotally mounted on the article and reversibly pivotable from a position where the wheels or rollers are above the normally lowermost surface of the article to an operative position, preferably under the action of gravity, where at least part if the wheels or rollers are below the normally lowermost surface of the article, and stop means 12, 13 mounted on the article and optionally reversibly displaceable from an inoperative position out of contact with the support member 4 for the wheels or rollers to an operative position interposed between the support member and the article to prevent or limit upward movement of the support member 4 and to maintain the wheel or wheels or roller or rollers in the operative position. A lever 19 is provided to shift the stop member via springs 14, 15.
Patent GB-2317109-A (GB)
Title: Therapeutic composition for the treatment and repair of connective tissue in mammals
Inventor: HAYTHORNTHWAITE DAVID
IPC: A61K33/30
Filed: 1996-08-28
Abstract: A therapeutic composition comprises therapeutic quantities of glucosamine or salts thereof in combination with chondroitin sulphate and one or both of zinc sulphate and ascorbic acid.
Patent GB-2305344-A (GB)
Title: Fishing float
Inventor: HARMON WILLIAM JAMES
IPC: A01K93/00
Filed: 1996-09-23
Abstract: A fishing float for use in fishing comprising a buoyant body (2) capable of travelling along the length of a fishing line when said line is slack and maintaining its position on the line when said line is tensioned. The float having guide means (5) and (6) situated in the buoyant body, through which the said line passes between the attachment and guide means. The guide means are adapted to hold the device in position on the line when said line is tensioned such that the angles of resistance between the guide means and the buoyant body generate sufficient friction at the points of contact thereof that the resultant friction arrests the movement of the device on the line.
Patent GB-2306946-A (GB)
Title: A sorter with parallel moving trays
Inventor: COOMBS PETER M
IPC: B65H39/11
Filed: 1996-10-10
Abstract: A parallel moving tray sorter has cams and counterbalancing springs to lift the trays T supported in a support structure which maintains the trays T in parallel relation, thereby maintaining equal spacing for printed sheet PS storage along the complete effective length of the trays. In one form, the support structure TF is a unit moved upwardly by the springs, and in another form, the support structure has a member integrated with the tray housing and a cooperative member moved upwardly by the springs, the trays being supported at all times in parallel relation.
Patent GB-2318280-A (GB)
Title: Paint roller cleaning apparatus
Inventor: WALDRON CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: B44D3/00
Filed: 1996-10-21
Abstract: Paint roller cleaning apparatus 10 comprises conduit means 26, 27 for receiving cleaning liquid and having a plurality of apertures 28 through which the liquid issues in the form of liquid jets 33. The apparatus also includes means 30, 32, preferably a snap engagement means, for locating the handle 12 so that the roller 11 is located relative to the conduit means whereby the liquid jets 33 impact upon the roller 11 causing the roller 11 to rotate. The conduit means 26, 27 may be arranged so each conduit is located in a corresponding one of a pair of adjacent quadrants in the apparatus 10 when viewed in plan.
Patent GB-2306693-A (GB)
Title: Smectic liquid crystal displays
Inventor: LEE SIN-DOO
IPC: G02F1/1335
Filed: 1996-10-23
Abstract: The invention provides for a liquid crystal display having a pair of transparent electrodes (11, 12), a non-chiral smectic liquid crystal (10, 20) therebetween, a polarizer and an analyzer which are attached to the electrodes (11, 12). The smectic layers (20) are arranged perpendicular to the electrodes (11, 12) and the liquid crystal has a twisted structure where the twist angle is twice the molecular tilt angle. In this configuration, the molecular director is forced to continuously rotate along the cone surface formed by the requirement that the molecules are tilted with respect to the layer normal and pinned at the surfaces. The basic principles of the optical modulation in the present invention are similar to those in twisted nematic liquid crystal structures.
Patent GB-2308901-A (GB)
Title: Waking a person by increasing the intensity of a light
Inventor: RICHARDS JEFFREY THOMAS
IPC: G04G11/00
Filed: 1996-12-18
Abstract: A programmable timer 2 is used to switch on a controller 6 which in turn sends control pulses to a dimmer circuit 4. The dimmer is controlled to gradually increase the power to a bulb 5. The apparatus is used to wake up a sleeping person. The dimmer may be controlled remotely by the controller, or may be controlled manually.
Patent GB-967231-A (GB)
IPC: A41D25/02
Abstract: 967,231. Neckties. T. HORII. April 24, 1963, No. 16189/63. Heading A3V. A neck tie comprises a broad end 1 attached to a cord 2 round which the knot 5 is tied in the usual manner. A decorative end or necktie clip may be provided, and the cord &c. may be draped round the tail 1 in a decorative manner (Fig. 4, not shown).
Patent GB-2324707-A (GB)
Title: Means for Storing and Serving Food
Inventor: GREENWAY BRIAN MARTIN
IPC: B65D1/36
Filed: 1997-04-30
Abstract: A food storage means 10 has a base portion 12 with at least two compartments 16 and a cover portion 14. Various elements of a meal are stored separately in compartments 16 and when the meal is to be served the storage means 10 is inverted so that the food is presented on the underside of the cover portion 14. The cover portion 14, which may be a plate, has substantially no compartments, allowing the various foods to be mixed together. It rests on a first lip 20 of the base portion 12 and the weight of the cover portion 14 provides a sealing engagement. A collar 24 may be integrally formed with or placed on the cover portion 14. Crockery or other containers may be stored and kept stationary within the collar 24. A vertical rim 26 on the base portion 12 prevents lateral movement of the cover portion 14.
Patent GB-2315407-A (GB)
Title: Floormop headband having a scrubbing surface
Inventor: BARNETT RICKIE A
IPC: A47L13/20
Filed: 1997-05-07
Abstract: A headband (22) for a mop head assembly (10) includes four scrubbing surfaces (42) that allow a user to scrub a surface with the headband (22). The scrubbing surfaces include a plurality of interstices (34) and scrubbing sections (36) that are formed by coating a knitted polyester base material (30) with an adhesive and abrasive coating (32). The coating (32) provides strength, durability, and abrasiveness to the base material (30). In addition to the ability to scrub, the headband (22) allows the yarn (20) beneath the headband (22) to dry thus preventing mildew.
Patent GB-2314200-A (GB)
Title: A group of winding electrodes
Inventor: CHEONG JIN DONG
IPC: H01M50/489
Filed: 1997-06-10
Abstract: A group of wound electrodes comprising a separator 17 located between an anode 15 and a cathode 13 wherein the separator has a plurality of pores in the region not overlapped by the anode and cathode. The wound construction may be used in electrochemical cells e.g. Nickel-Hydrogen cells or wound condensers.
Patent GB-2322875-A (GB)
Title: Toilet lid cover catch
Inventor: DOUGLAS RONALD
IPC: A47K13/24
Filed: 1997-07-25
Abstract: A catch mechanism for a toilet lid cover, which is mounted on to the top of toilet bowl water extrusion rim (13), a lever arm (9) slides into horozontal mode on top of toilet lid cover (16) and cap tightener (10) is screwed down to enable locking mode to secure toilet cover downwards. To access toilet bowl, captightener is turned to release pressure on lever arm to enable arm to slide back or to turn at ninety degree angle to enable access to toilet bowl. The purpose of the invention is to prevent unauthorized access to infant children.