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Patent GB-2281613-A (GB)
Title: Internal combustion engine:cooling:thermostatic valve control
Inventor: SAUR ROLAND
IPC: F16K31/64
Filed: 1994-07-21
Abstract: In a vehicle's i.c. engine, coolant flows via a radiator and/or a radiator by-pass controlled by a thermostatic valve in which, at cold start, main valve 25 blocks flow between radiator pipe 14 and engine pipe 15, and by-pass valve 29 is open but valve member 30 limits, or prevents, flow from by-pass 16 to engine pipe 15 to rapidly heat coolant. To prevent heat damage to an engine part during this period, an unallowable temperature rise at an engine part or in the coolant causes electrical heater 39 to heat material in casing 34 to expand so that piston 35 moves valves 25 and 29 open for increased cooling during a pre-determined time span. Further material expansion by heated coolant opens valve 25 and moves member 30 to increase by-pass flow, and then valve 25 is fully opened and by-pass valve 29 closed. Heater 39 may be switched on by other engine states or the vehicle's travel state. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292018-A (GB)
Title: Cable ducting junction
Inventor: BROUGHTON RONALD DAVID
IPC: H02G3/06
Filed: 1994-08-02
Abstract: A cable duct junction piece 22 for joining a branch cable duct to a main cable duct comprises a main limb 24 having an internal diameter substantially equal to that of the main duct and enlarged open ends 30, 32 to receive with a close fit the ends of main ducts, and a branch limb 26 extending at an acute angle from the main limb 24. The longitudinal axis of the enlarged open end 32 towards which the branch limb 26 is directed is offset by a distance D-D (Figure 3) from the longitudinal axis of the main limb 24, away from the branch limb 26. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283709-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle cowl structure ensuring that windscreen washer water does not enter interior ventilation or air conditioning system
Inventor: EPPLE ANTON
IPC: B60H3/00
Filed: 1994-11-01
Abstract: An opening 16 extends across a passenger car body between the windscreen 13 and the rear edge 111 of the bonnet 11. The opening is divided into a water-inlet region 19 adjacent the windscreen, comprising a wiper recess with a channel 25 to drain water off the windscreen; and an air-inlet region 17 adjacent to the engine compartment 10, for an air supply device 15 for the passenger cell, fed through duct connection 27. As windscreen washing water additives may contain alcohol, which may damage the ventilation air filter and cause unpleasant smells in the vehicle interior, it is advantageous to ensure that water is not drawn in via the air-inlet region 17. The air-inlet region is therefore formed by a closed channel 18 with an inlet 171, which has washer jets 28 supplied by hoses 29 fixed to the upper edge of its rear wall 181, adjacent to the wiper recess. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287236-A (GB)
Title: A multicompartment ballast bag
Inventor: ARKLEY CLIFFORD
IPC: E01F9/012
Filed: 1995-03-07
Abstract: A bag for weighting down objects such as road signs is divided into two or more compartments, each filled with sand or other ballast. The ballast may be contained within sealed inner bags to prevent the ballast material from becoming saturated. A carrying handle may be stitched, riveted or glued to the bag. The bag may take the form of an endless tube in the form of linked "sausages" filled with ballast.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288584-A (GB)
Title: Package for home brewing
Inventor: GALE RAYMOND GEORGE
IPC: C12C13/10
Filed: 1995-03-09
Abstract: A package for home brewing of an alcoholic beverage comprises a pouch having therein a preparation to be fermented to provide the alcoholic beverage, said pouch being self-supporting to be free-standing and having, in use, vertical side walls 1, 2 which are substantially sheer. The pouch may be formed of a laminate of polyester, aluminium and polythene. In use, water and yeast are added through nozzle 4 and fermentation occurs in the pouch. In another form (Figures 3 and 4), instead of nozzle 4 there is a repeatedly openable and closeable seal extending across the entire width of the top of the pouch, and a non-return valve to relieve gas pressure during fermentation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287405-A (GB)
Title: Skin whitening compositions containing glycyrrhiza extracts
Inventor: HADAS NIRA
IPC: A61K8/49
Filed: 1995-03-09
Abstract: Cosmetic skin whitening compositions comprising plant extracts (leguminosae) and alpha-, beta-hydroxy or keto acids, amides, ammonium salts, other inorganic salts and esters of any of these. The preferred plant extract is that of Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Liquorice). The compositions may also contain one or more of UVA filters, UVB filters, derivatives of vitamin E. Vitamin C or its derivatives and conventional additives. Such compositions may also prevent the formation of skin spots.
Patent GB-2299263-A (GB)
Title: Applicator for a tooth-treatment product
Inventor: WATERFIELD PHILIP CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A46B15/00
Filed: 1995-03-24
Abstract: A dental applicator such as a toothbrush, for use with a dental product, eg. having stain removal properties, bears on the handle (10) adjacent the head (12) an indicator patch (14) carrying a colour indicator which changes colour responsively to repeated contacts with the dental product, eg. being bleached by repeated contacts with a bleaching agent incorporated in the dental product.
Patent GB-2288735-A (GB)
Title: Exfoliating agent preparation
Inventor: RIGHTON ABIGAIL
IPC: A61K8/97
Filed: 1995-04-28
Abstract: An exfoliator for the lips is in solid form comprising anhydrous base material and exfoliating material and is obtained by mixing the ingredients, heating and agitating until a smooth homogenous mix is formed, cooling the mix to a solid, subjecting the solid to a microwave process, reheating the mix to a pouring temperature and pouring the mix into a mould to form the final product as a solid. Base material may include emollients, waxes, plant oils, lanolins or silicones. Exfoliating material is e.g. a polymer, mineral or particulate nut shells of 10 - 140 mesh size. Product is particularly in stick format.
Patent GB-2290979-A (GB)
Title: Puzzles
Inventor: TACEY JON
IPC: A63F9/12
Filed: 1995-06-14
Abstract: A puzzle comprises a plurality of blocks to be arranged in a predetermined pattern, each block having a plurality of faces, each of at least some of the faces bearing a part of a view of a three-dimensional object, whereby when the blocks are arranged in said predetermined pattern an appropriate view of the object can be seen from the side of the puzzle being viewed. Additionally the blocks may have on appropriate faces sectional views of the object. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2303973-A (GB)
Title: Swept-t connector
Inventor: MADDEN KEVIN
IPC: H02G3/06
Filed: 1995-08-03
Abstract: A swept-T connector (1) for fitting over two opposed ends of cable ducting comprises a first tubular portion (2) and a second tubular portion (3) diverging at an acute angle from the wall of the first tubular portion at a point between its ends. The connector is formed of first and second separate shell halves (4,5) adapted to come together to form the connector; each shell half having elongate mating surfaces (8,18) for mating with corresponding surfaces on the other shell half. The elongate surfaces on one shell half are formed along substantially all their length with an elongate recess (10) and the elongate surfaces on the other shell half are formed along substantially all their length with an elongate rib (9) which engages in the elongate recess when the two shell halves are brought together. A plurality of releaseable latches (11,12) are formed on the shell halves for holding them together.
Patent GB-2304104-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing boron trichloride
Inventor: JONES ANTHONY COPELAND
IPC: C01B35/06
Filed: 1995-08-12
Abstract: A process for producing boron trichloride comprises reacting a carbide of boron eg B 4 C or B 6 C with chlorine gas at an elevated temperature in a reactor (10) tube containing the carbide of boron (16) in finely divided form and having an inlet (12) for chlorine gas, an outlet (14) for vaporised product and means (18) eg a susceptor for heating the carbide of boron to a desired reaction temperature.
Patent GB-2292067-A (GB)
Title: Diaper with improved lateral elongation characteristics
Inventor: JOHNSON ERIC DONALD
IPC: A61F13/56
Filed: 1995-08-14
Abstract: An absorbent article (20) includes a fastening tab (44) connected to each side edge in a first waistband section (40). Each fastening tab has a user bond section (52) that is adapted for securing the article during use. A pair of laterally separated, elasticized side sections (90) of the article are operatively connected to the first waistband section to provide the article with a spatially discontinuous lateral elasticity. The absorbent article thereby notionally defines a fastening panel (200) which is located in the first waistband section and, as shown, extends longitudinally from one end edge inward and laterally between the user bond sections (52) of the fastening tabs (44). The fastening panel provides a first cycle extension force of less than about 1720 grams at a 27 percent lateral extension. Several constructional details of the fastening tabs (44) are described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291733-A (GB)
Title: Security device for fixing to a surface with conducting tracks that are disrupted if device is moved
Inventor: CONNOLLY RAYMOND EDWIN
IPC: G08B13/14
Filed: 1995-09-01
Abstract: A security device for fixing to a surface to allow relative movement of the device and the surface to be detected. The device consists of a substrate 2, an adhesive layer (8, fig. 2), and circuit means 4, the latter being located at least partially between the former two layers. The circuit means defines a circuit between two locations, 5 and 6, on the device. This circuit passes through two distinct regions: The first, where the circuit means has a greater adhesion with the substrate than with the adhesive layer. The second, where the circuit means has a greater adhesion with the adhesive layer than with the substrate. If the device is moved relative to the surface the circuit is disrupted and this can be used to detect that such motion has occurred. Also detailed is a connector for connecting a cable directly to the locations 5, 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293490-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing a thin film diode for a liquid crystal display device
Inventor: MIYOSHI KOZO
IPC: H01L29/861
Filed: 1995-09-14
Abstract: A thin film diode (8) between a data line and a drive electrode, which is free from breakage in its upper layer film (4), is formed on one inner surface of a glass substrate (1) sealing a liquid crystal of a liquid crystal display device. To form such a thin film diode, a stepped lower layer film (2) is formed on the glass substrate. An insulating film (3) is formed by oxidizing the surface of the lower layer film (2) with an anodic oxidation technique. The upper layer film (4) is then formed, thereby completing the thin film diode. Alternatively, insulating film material may be formed either on the lower layer film (2) or on the peripheral region thereof and the insulating film (3) may be formed by oxidizing the insulating film material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in milling
Inventor: SUSMAN HECTOR FILIPPUS ALEXAND
IPC: E21B29/06
Filed: 1995-11-07
Abstract: There is disclosed a milling tool and related method capable of milling/cutting of windows in oil/gas well casing. Problems exist with presently available milling equipment such as difficult of retrieval and speed of operation. The invention provides an improved milling tool (5) for milling a window(s) in a casing (10) comprising a drill bit (15), means for driving (20) the drill bit (15) and means (25) for positioning the drill bit (15) in contact with a selected portion of the casing (10) to be milled. In an advantageous embodiment the drill bit (15) has one or more cutting elements which element(s) is/are oriented substantially transversely with respect to the casing, in use; the means (25) for positioning comprise a transversely movable actuator strip movably positioned by a number of hydraulic pistons; the means for driving (20) the drill bit (15) drive the drill bit (15) along an axis oriented substantially longitudinally with respect to the casing, in use; and the means for driving (20) the drill bit (15) comprise a drilling motor (20).
Patent GB-2307229-A (GB)
Title: A safety closure for re-fillable containers
Inventor: GARNETT DAVID
IPC: B65D47/08
Filed: 1995-11-20
Abstract: A safety closure which is particularly suited for use with re-fillable containers, comprises a first cap 4/(23) which is releasably lockable to a container 3 to close an opening 1 (for re-filling) therein. The first cap 4/(23) defines a second opening 10/(27) (for dispensing), which is smaller than the opening 1 in the container 3 and is closed by a second cap 5/(24), releasably lockable to the first cap 4/(23). Means of releasably locking the caps 4/(23) and 5/(24) include: inter-engaging means 12,13,20,21,(26) between the container 3 and first cap 4/(23) or between the first 4/(23) and second caps 5/(24), that can be disengaged through manually deforming a resiliently flexible portion of the cap 4/(23) or 5/(24) to be removed and; inner and outer cap parts such that the cap in question can only be unscrewed when the inner and outer parts are aligned in a pre-determined manner.
Patent GB-2301839-A (GB)
Title: Method of transporting a fluid susceptible for the formation of hydrates
Inventor: ROJEY ALEXANDRE
IPC: E21B43/40
Filed: 1996-06-05
Abstract: Method of transporting gas hydrates formed from a natural gas or a condensate gas, which consists in using a dispersing additive, possibly in conjunction with a film-forming additive, placed in solution in a liquid hydrocarbon fraction, this liquid hydrocarbon fraction participating in the formation of an emulsion and/or a suspension with the condensation water produced and the hydrates. The dispersing additive is recycled after the hydrates have been transported through the pipe line.
Patent GB-2315239-A (GB)
Title: Forming a container blank with a covered adhesive strip
Inventor: TOPFER KEVIN
IPC: B31B50/62
Filed: 1996-07-11
Abstract: An adhesive 3 covered by a releasable cover strip 4 is applied to stock sheet material 6 which is to be used for making a cardboard or similar blank for a container. Preferably the adhesive is in the form of double-sided tape already bearing a cover sheet and is applied in a continuous strip running lengthwise of the stock. A blank is cut from the stock without the need for further application of adhesive and the resulting blank may be erected by a user simply by stripping away the cover sheet and bringing the appropriate parts into engagement.
Patent GB-2301928-A (GB)
Title: Display screen
Inventor: CROSSLAND WILLIAM ALDEN
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 1995-04-06
Abstract: A liquid-crystal display screen comprises a backing layer (17) acting as a light guide for activating light; a liquid-crystal layer (29 containing cells which when suitably addressed allow light to pass from the backing layer through the cell: and an emitting layer containing phosphor-type elements (35, 37, 39) corresponding to the cells, for emitting display light when activating light reaches them. For reducing crosstalk and increasing output there are means (47; 49; 77, 81; 87; 87a) for collimating the activating light towards the phosphor-type elements. The invention allows a variety of configurations to be used, such as birefringent LC displays with side-lighting, and FE liquid crystals in scattering mode. FE LC displays can be produced having a grey scale, using part-time addressing and phosphor persistence.
Patent GB-2308357-A (GB)
Title: Inorganic Elution Material to Mineralize Drinking Water
Inventor: LEE DUK-SOO
IPC: C04B41/50
Filed: 1996-10-22
Abstract: A method of making a mineral eluting material comprising providing a finely divided, porous metal oxide-containing substrate (eg: powdered rock, preferably granite) which has been saturated with a carbonaceous substance (preferably 5-10% aqueous solution of glucose) which has then been baked (380-400{C, 12-24 hours) to carbonate trace metals in the rock (rendering them more soluble) and providing carbon dioxide for dissolution into the water during elution. Columns packed with layers of this material alternated with layers of silver activated charcoal are charged with domestic water at their inlet, and discharge odourless, colourless mineralized drinking water at their outlet.
Patent GB-2319305-A (GB)
Title: Turbocharger with supplementary air drive
Inventor: BEVAN PHILIP GERALD
IPC: F02C7/27
Filed: 1996-11-08
Abstract: To avoid turbine lag when the throttle 22 of a turbocharged engine is opened, supplementary air is supplied under pressure to nozzles 14, that direct the air onto the rotor of the turbocharger compressor 10, to impart drive thereto until the turbine 12, reaches full operating speed. A vehicle power supply 26, powers a separate compressor 24, that pressurises a reservoir 16, having a pressure sensor 30. A proportionate valve 18, controls flow to the nozzles 14, in response to signals from a throttle responsive switch controller 20, and an engine management system 32.
Patent GB-2321198-A (GB)
Title: Horse show jump cup
Inventor: WADDINGTON GEORGE RICHARD
IPC: A63K3/04
Filed: 1997-01-18
Abstract: A jump cup is a bracket for supporting one end of a horse show jump pole on a jump stand. The jump cup comprises a location leg 1, a suspension leg 2 and a backrest 5 which rests against the face of the jump stand. The location leg 1 fits into a hole in the jump stand. The jump cup further includes a retention leg 4 which prevents the location leg 1 from sliding out of the hole. The location leg 1 is removed from the hole by first raising the suspension leg 2 towards the horizontal position and then sliding the location leg 1 out. The jump cup has the advantage that in use it has no exposed ends, just smoothly rounded curves which improves the safety of the device. Fitting and removal of the jump cup requires only one hand.
Patent GB-2309664-A (GB)
Title: Router table fence
Inventor: TUCKER EDWIN C
IPC: B23Q3/00
Filed: 1997-01-31
Abstract: A router table fence having three nesting aluminum extrusions or spars, two of which 22, 24 lie under a longer third spar 20. By positioning the inner ends of the two lower spars adjacent to a router cutter protruding through a router table, it is possible to provide a fence, particularly when the lower spars are used with wood facings or sub-fences, that can be adjusted to closely surround the cutter. The cross sectional shapes of the spars are identical and are generally square, with structure that permits the upper, longer spar to rest on top of, and be attached in a manner permitting it to slide against, the lower two spars by means of T-shaped slots in each face of the spars which accept fasteners. A micro-adjust stop 14 can be used in cooperation with the fence locks to make very accurate and predictable adjustments in the position of the fence on a router table top. A dust collector 18 is secured on the steel table by magnets 86.
Patent GB-2322952-A (GB)
Title: Combined baby monitor and audio-visual device
Inventor: KWONG LAU YAT
IPC: G08B21/00
Filed: 1997-02-05
Abstract: A wireless monitoring system comprising a first unit (Fig 2 not shown) incorporating a microphone for detecting sounds in the vicinity of said first unit and a transmitter to transmit an audio signal when said sounds exceed a predetermined threshold level, and a second unit (Fig 1) including a receiver for receiving said transmissions from said first unit and an audio amplifier and speaker for outputting said audio signal when detected, wherein said second unit is combined with another electronic device, the functioning of which is temporarily interrupted upon detecting a signal received from said first unit. The other electronic device may be an AM/FM radio, CD or cassette player, mini-tv or electronic game. On receipt of the transmission from the first unit via the antenna, baby channel receiver controls an audio switch to allow the baby sounds to be relayed through an audio amplifier and loudspeaker. Provision is also made whereby a transmit button enables voice signals from a microphone in the scond unit to be passed via the vox switch to a transmitter for sending back to the first unit establising an intercomm connection. Reception at the first unit is controlled such that two way communication is possible, while monitoring is maintained.
Patent GB-2321960-A (GB)
Title: Ventilators for tiled roofs
Inventor: RICKUSS IAN DAVID
IPC: E04D1/30
Filed: 1997-02-07
Abstract: A ventilator for use in a slate or tiled roof has a substantially planar main body 10 in which is provided a through aperture of elliptical shape. The ventilator has a cover 34 mounted on the upper face of the body 10 to overlie the aperture, the cover 34, together with lips around the aperture, being adapted to prevent rainwater, which may enter the cover through grilles therein, from passing into the aperture. On its lower face the body 10 provides a downwardly extending peripheral flange(38) around the aperture. In use, the flange 38 projects through the roof felt and has a pair of resiliently deformable lugs. To ventilate internal areas of the building other than the roof space, the ventilator can be connected with any appropriate duct or pipe by way of a flexible coupling (44). The latter has an annular projecting rib (46) at one circular end, the latter being manually deformed when located within the flange (38) to be a snap-fit therein, by the rib 46 resiliently deforming the lugs in the flange (38).
Patent GB-2324196-A (GB)
Title: Plasma processing
Inventor: HALL STEPHEN IVOR
IPC: B01J19/12
Filed: 1997-04-09
Abstract: A plasma processing apparatus comprises a plurality of plasma reaction chambers 105, an inlet to feed a gaseous medium simultaneously to each chamber, a plasma generator in each chamber and an outlet for removing the gaseous medium from the chamber. Each chamber in a housing 103 and has a magnetron 106 connected to it. Staggered sets of housings may be mounted around the inner periphery of the apparatus (Figure 2). Provision is made to monitor (Figure 5) the effluent for reaction products or unprocessed constituents which may be recirculated by a pump (302 Figure 3). A cooled reaction chamber is disclosed (Figure 4).
Patent GB-2324459-A (GB)
Title: Finger protection device and tool
Inventor: CHAMPION-DE-CRESPIGNY PHILIP
IPC: A41D19/015
Filed: 1997-04-25
Abstract: A finger protection device and tool e.g. for use in hairdressing or gardening includes a former or skeleton like structure (10) which comprises a plurality of laterally spaced apart elongate stiffening elements (12, 13, 14) connected at a distal end (20). The former (10) provides a stiffening action to resist but not prevent bending of the finger. A protective fabric (22, 23, 24) is stretched between each element (12, 13, 14) of the former (10) and adapted to closely surround a user's finger. The fabric portions (22, 23, 24) are each selected to provide protection and/or assist a specific task. Two finger protection may be provided by connecting two formers at the proximal ends (21). In one embodiment, a glove is formed from a plurality of formers that further comprises a webbing material stretched between each former (10). In other embodiments, cutting guides or blades may be provided along the outside edge of a former (10).
Patent GB-2324774-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle wheel axle guard
Inventor: GRIFFITHS EMLYN
IPC: E02F9/02
Filed: 1997-04-29
Abstract: A vehicle wheel axle guard designed for a compactor vehicle such as a waste compactor has a part cylindrical surface which overlaps the wheel in use and an upstanding member extending outwardly from the cylindrical surface for deflecting debris approaching the vehicle side away from the vehicle axle.