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Patent GB-2280159-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle anti-theft device
Inventor: FEAST FREDERICK SAMUEL
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 1993-07-23
Abstract: A vehicle anti-theft device engages with and affects manipulation of a vehicle brake 2 comprises a clamping means 5 adapted to be attached to the vehicle brake and includes an aperture adapted to receive and releasably grip a floor engaging bolt 6 so as to selectively prevent manipulation of the vehicle brake. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283308-A (GB)
Title: Distress signal lamp assembly
Inventor: HER YIH-SHIN
IPC: B60Q7/02
Filed: 1993-10-27
Abstract: Disclosed is a distress signal lamp assembly including a mounting base, which has a clamping frame and vacuum mounts for mounting on either door window or any smooth surface of an automobile alternatively, a cylindrical casing fastened to a top socket on the mounting base, a retractable tube made to slide in and out of the cylindrical casing, and a lamp head fastened to the retractable tube by a toggle joint. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275330-A (GB)
Title: Air conditioner base
Inventor: CONSIGLIO ETTORE SANTOS
IPC: F24F1/02
Filed: 1994-02-16
Abstract: Single-piece base (10), which is preferably of a thermoplastic or thermoset material, incorporates component-attaching means (11), defined by ribs, on its surface and component-seating means (12, 13) shaped for seating respective components. Water-draining collecters (21, 23), duct (22) and drain (24) remove rainwater and condensate and mounts (51) receive compressor-retaining bolts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279887-A (GB)
Title: Waste water treatment
Inventor: FLETCHER RONALD B
IPC: C02F1/04
Filed: 1994-06-08
Abstract: A waste water treatment system includes a preliminary first stage separator for separating an aqueous phase from other materials. A pressure vessel sedimentation follows for removing most of the remaining solids from the waste material. The liquid and a minor fraction of the solids then pass on to an evaporation vessel where water vapor is removed, compressed and passed through a condenser inside the evaporator vessel to recycle heat to the evaporator. The condensate then passes through a second heat exchanger that heats the liquid flowing into the evaporator. The effluent water has been purified by the evaporation. The residual solids are heat treated to evaporate residual moisture and to sterilize the solids using a steam-jacketed auger. The resulting solids are used as fertilizer.
Patent GB-2291211-A (GB)
Title: Eye testing apparatus comprising transparent bar
Inventor: DEWHIRST RICHARD
IPC: A61B3/02
Filed: 1994-06-23
Abstract: An eye testing apparatus comprises an elongate bar 2 of optically transparent material. The elongate bar 2 has a first surface 20 which is substantially flat, and a second surface 21 which is curved so that the angle of intersection ( beta , Fig. 3) of the first 20 and second 21 surfaces varies continuously along the elongate bar 2. The bar may have handles 100, (101, Fig. 11) having an opaque spot 104 for testing visual fields and a near vision chart 105. The bar may camp a slidable target (Figs. 7 - 9) to test for convergence and/or accomodation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292317-A (GB)
Title: Molluscicidal bendiocarb preparation
Inventor: HANCOCK RUSSELL PHILIP HOWARD
IPC: A01N25/00
Filed: 1994-08-11
Abstract: A molluscicidal preparation incorporates low concentrations of bendiocarb in a carrier base. The bendiocarb is used at concentration levels of less than 5 %w/w in the carrier which may be a bait material, such as any farinaceous compound, or an inert dust, such as china clay, chalk or talc. The bendiocarb may be used as the sole active ingredient, or the effectiveness may be improved with the addition of other active ingredients such as metaldehyde. Other compounds may be added for specific purposes, such as surfactants, dispersants, mould inhibitors and animal or bird repellants.
Patent GB-2283610-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic head slider fabrication
Inventor: KERTH RANDALL THOMAS
IPC: G11B5/60
Filed: 1994-10-27
Abstract: A process for fabricating a slider for mounting a magnetic head within a magnetic disk storage system is described. The process includes the steps of isolating particular areas of the slider using a mask, and directing a stream of abrasive particles through apertures in the mask onto the particular areas. This has the effect of inducing compressive stress in the slider wherein its curvature may be controlled. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286165-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle towing bar
Inventor: JONES KEITH NORMAN
IPC: B60D1/155
Filed: 1995-02-02
Abstract: A towing device has a pair of elongate bodies 1, 2 each carrying a respective connector device 5, 6 at one end thereof. An extension member 11 engages with the elongate bodies at their ends remote from the connector devices, and locked in position preferably by pins 12. The bodies 1, 2 and the extension member 11 are preferably tubular and engage telescopically. The connector devices 5, 6 may have springs between themselves and the ends of the bodies 1, 2 to provide some axial resilience when towing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289877-A (GB)
Title: Power bogie for tram with continuous low floor
Inventor: COULBECK TERENCE BRIAN
IPC: B61F5/32
Filed: 1995-05-23
Abstract: A tram 10 in the farm of articulated modules has drive modules 12, intermediate support modules 16 and suspended passenger carrying compartments 18. Each of the drive modules and intermediate support modules is mounted on a bogie 14, three of the bogies being powered. Each of the powered bogies has a flat bed frame 20 providing a primary suspension arrangement (26, fig. 4) for mounting a respective wheel 36 with an independent drive motor and gearbox arrangement (34, 32, fig. 1) outboard thereof. A secondary suspension for the passenger carrying body of the respective drive or support module is provided by air springs (44, fig. 1). The design is such that each passenger carrying body has a continuous low floor which can align with a continuous low floor of the or each adjacent suspended compartment 18, whereby to provide a continuous low floor throughout the tram. Anti-roll bars may be fitted to the bogies; an electromagnetic track brake may be used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289670-A (GB)
Title: Tape cassette
Inventor: HASHIZUME KENJI
IPC: G11B23/087
Filed: 1992-12-03
Abstract: A tape cassette comprising an upper and a lower half casing, a pair of hubs around which a magnetic tape is wound and which are rotatable in the cassette casing, and tape guide members 5 with a U-shape cross-section, the tape contacting the convex arcuate surface of the guide. The guide members 5 may be removable or integral with a half casing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2305064-A (GB)
Title: Loudspeaker grille mounting arrangement
Inventor: ROBERTS JOSEPH JUDE JAMES
IPC: B60R11/02
Filed: 1995-09-09
Abstract: A speaker assembly comprises a speaker chassis 20 which is attached to a vehicle body panel 36 and houses the noise generating parts of the speaker. A cover member 22 comprises a sound permeable portion 42 extending over the front of the chassis, a solid rim 44 and integrally moulded clips 46 on the rim 44 for attaching the cover member directly to the chassis.
Patent GB-2294679-A (GB)
Title: Locking Device
Inventor: LEESON PHILIP ARTHUR
IPC: E05B73/00
Filed: 1995-09-20
Abstract: A locking device (15) adapted to be locked over a lifting formation (13) on a container (10), such that lifting tackle conventionally engageable with the lifting formation to lift the container cannot be so engaged. The locking device (15) comprises a casing shaped such that lifting tackle engaged with it tends to become disengaged e.g. by tapering towards its free ends. The locking device may be suitable for use with a container in the form of a rubbish skip or the like having lifting lugs. The device may be in the form of a casing (21) having hinged (24, 25) and spring (26) biassed locking members (22, 23) inside. The locking members can be released by a key operated barrel lock (27, Fig. 2). Alternatively, the device can be in the form of a two-part casing (Fig. 4) held together by a threaded bolt (55). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293506-A (GB)
Title: Pager receiver with locking means for battery cover which hides input terminal
Inventor: YAMADA HIROYASU
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 1995-09-22
Abstract: In a housing for a pager receiver having a terminal for external connection to provide for the external communication of data, there is a battery cover for removably covering a battery receptacle portion, a locking piece for locking the battery cover in the position in which it covers the battery receptacle portion and an opening portion for permitting the external connection of the terminal for external communication. The locking piece locks the battery cover, and, in conjunction therewith closes the opening. The locking piece is movable for exposing the opening as shifted, in the condition in which the battery cover is released, away from the battery receptacle portion.
Patent GB-2308353-A (GB)
Title: Container closure assembly with profiled screw thread
Inventor: KING ROGER MILNER
IPC: B65D41/04
Filed: 1995-12-18
Abstract: A container closure assembly, suitable for storing carbonated beverages, comprises a container neck 10 with an opening and a closure 12 for the neck, both the closure and the neck having screw threads with one or more segments, one of the screw threads 20 being substantially continuous and having upper and lower surfaces 22 and 24, wherein the lower surface consists of a first region 28 with a pitch shallower than that of a second region 30, displaced in an unscrewing direction. Preferably the first and second regions are adjacent and have constant pitches along their lengths. Preferably the screw threads have mutually engageable elements comprising a step 32 and screw thread (18, Fig. 1) which restrict the closure from rotating beyond an intermediate position when under axial pressure so as to allow the venting of fluid from the container. One of the screw threads may be discontinuous (64, Fig. 6) also to assist venting. Preferably there is a third region 34 with low pitch next to the step 32. The closure and neck may have mutually engageable locking means (36 and 38, Fig. 1) that prevent the closure opening from the fully closed position unless a minimum torque is applied. The assembly may have a tamper-evident ring 50. Preferably the assembly can be fully closed in a quarter turn or less.
Patent GB-2298988-A (GB)
Title: Detection of counterfeit articles
Inventor: BEALE MARC IVOR JOHN
IPC: G01V8/12
Filed: 1994-11-24
Abstract: This invention relates to a means of invisibly marking articles for identification and authentication purposes, especially in the retail trade. Articles, or their packaging, are labelled with a mark which is only discernible as such with the aid of suitable infrared imaging equipment. A preferred embodiment exploits the sensitivity of a standard silicon charge coupled device television camera to provide a cheap readily available system which can be small enough to be used covertly. An optical filter is used to prevent visible light from entering the camera whilst allowing infrared radiation to pass and a tungsten lamp with a similar second optical filter is used to provide a covert source of infrared radiation.
Patent GB-2301330-A (GB)
Title: Variable speed conveying apparatus
Inventor: BAILEY THOMAS WILLIAM
IPC: A24C5/35
Filed: 1995-02-13
Abstract: Variable speed conveying apparatus includes a conveyor (16) having a plurality of conveying surfaces (18) for engaging a stream (10) of articles along a path, and means for progressively changing the speed of the surfaces as they progress along the path. The conveyor may include a series of pivotally interconnected links (18), the angular disposition of the links being controlled as they move along the path. Typically the conveyor may be used for changing the height of a multi-layer stream of rod-like articles such as cigarettes. Similar conveyor arrangements may be used to convey articles or people by providing slats (322, 324) carried by conveyor links (318) or by providing independently-controllable carrier members (218) movable on an endless track (236).
Patent GB-2313101-A (GB)
Title: Differential motion conveyor
Inventor: DEAN ARTHUR L
IPC: B65G27/32
Filed: 1996-08-19
Abstract: Conveyor 20 comprises a trough 22 mounted on springs 24 and a drive 30 comprising a magnetorheological clutch/brake assembly which is selectively activated for moving the trough at a first speed in a first direction and selectively deactivated allowing the trough to move at a second faster speed in an opposite direction, e.g. at the natural frequency of the trough mass spring system. A sensor 56 detects the position of the trough 22 and is connected to a control 58 for activating/deactivating the drive at positions set using a potentiometer 60. The drive 30 speed and trough 22 natural frequency are matched in accordance with given equations for optimum conveyor performance.
Patent GB-2319771-A (GB)
Title: Combinatorial preparative process using electrophoresis
Inventor: MANZ ANDREAS
IPC: C07B61/00
Filed: 1996-11-29
Abstract: A combinational process is carried out in a ~-FFE microstructure which has a bed (315) isolated from the electrodes in beds (308 and 309). Reactants A and B are fed into bed (315) which acts as a reaction zone; a differential voltage field is then applied across the bed and unreacted material and product are separated by electrophoresis. The apparatus issued to prepare 4-(phenylazo)-phenol from a diazonium salt and phenol.
Patent GB-2318938-A (GB)
Title: Amplifier with feedforward and predistortion linearization
Inventor: KIM YOUNG
IPC: H03F3/20
Filed: 1997-05-13
Abstract: An arrangement for linearizing an amplifier by a combination of two methods is described. In the first a predistorter 213 supplies harmonics to the main amplifier 214 in such a way as to counteract the distortion. In the second a feedforward arrangement subtracts in 219 a signal derived from the input of the main amplifier from a signal derived from the output to produce a distortion signal which is then subtracted from the main amplifier output to remove remaining distortion. The arrangement may be used in multi-carrier amplification.
Patent GB-2326250-A (GB)
Title: Reading barcodes for control of electrofusion welding
Inventor: CLEMENTS MARTIN
IPC: G06K7/14
Filed: 1997-05-22
Abstract: A method of determining information stored in a barcode comprise scanning the barcode with an optical reader, feeding the output signal from the optical reader to processing means, the processing means converting the optical reader output signals into a decoded form, the processing means decoding the signal using software. The use of software provides for a system in which decoding chips can be omitted producing the cost of the overall system and allowing for more flexible implementation of barcode use, particularly in electrofusion welding operations.
Patent GB-2327592-A (GB)
Title: Cigarette holder with filter
Inventor: ROTHAM MARK
IPC: A24F13/04
Filed: 1997-07-28
Abstract: A cigarette holder with a filter has a body 1 which holds the cigarette. A glass tube insert 2 contains water to cool the smoke. A container for a preferred liquid aroma is attached to the holder to provide a means of flavouring the smoke to enhance the taste of the tobacco. A filter 4 lined with charcoal is attached to the mouthpiece to reduce the amount of the tars, nicotine, and other harmful components of the buming cigarette smoke to the smoker. Altogether, this invention is designed to provide a cooler and less harmful mode of smoking cigarettes.
Patent GB-2329894-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of city's common waste to produce organic fertilisers
Inventor: VORONOV SERGEVI
IPC: C05F9/00
Filed: 1997-10-01
Abstract: The method utilises the process of oxidation - hydrolytic destruction in alkaline environment. Solid waste material is chopped into small pieces, mixed with water to form a pulp, and alkaline solution is added as the main reagent. Liquid waste material may also be mixed in the pulp. The materials are heated until a self supporting reaction starts. Air is also blown to the pulp to provide necessary oxygen for the oxidation reaction and assist mixing. During the reaction a solid sediment is formed. Upon completion, the materials are cooled down and the sediment is separated from the liquid solution which is in itself a useful fertiliser. The reaction ensures full extraction of heavy metals.
Patent GB-2331429-A (GB)
Title: Ambience-sensitive telephone alerting system
Inventor: FRIESEN ROB
IPC: H04M19/04
Filed: 1997-11-12
Abstract: When a call arrives at a telephone, a ringer control and timer 16 causes a sample-and-hold circuit 18 to take a 0.25 second sample of the ambient noise level in the vicinity of the telephone. A gain control 24 sets the gain of a ringer amplifier 26 in dependence on the sampled ambient noise level, so that the ringing signal level produced by a speaker 28 increases as the ambient noise level increases and decreases as the ambient noise level decreases. The gain control 24 may set the gain of amplifier 26 through a look up table of values relating gain to ambient noise level. Alternatively, gain control 24 is programmed to set the ringing output level at a predetermined number of dB over the ambient noise level. The ringing level control system 10 may be a self-contained system integrated on a telephone set, or a stand alone system connected to the telephone set, or may be implemented on a personal computer equipped with a telephone line interface.
Patent GB-2332185-A (GB)
Title: A motor vehicle sun visor with a detachable light unit
Inventor: HENSHAW PAUL ROYSTON
IPC: B60J3/02
Filed: 1997-12-09
Abstract: The visor 1 has a light unit 7 that can be removed from the visor and used as a torch. The visor has a cavity (5, Figure 2), that opens at its lower edge 6, in which the light unit is detachably housed. As can be seen from Figure 3 the light unit has a grip portion 9 and a head portion 10 from which light is emitted. When housed in the visor the grip is concealed in the cavity while the head remains visible and lies flush with the visor's lower edge 6. Inside the light unit is a rechargeable battery for supplying electrical power when the light unit is removed from the visor. When inserted into the visor contacts (15, Figure 3) on the grip portion cooperate with plate springs 16 in the cavity to connect the light unit with the vehicle's electrical power system. An aperture 18 in the visor enables operating of a switch 14 on the grip portion of the light unit.
Patent GB-2335126-A (GB)
Title: Image data processing apparatus and a method
Inventor: MIDDLETON PETER GUY
IPC: G06T1/60
Filed: 1998-03-06
Abstract: An image processing system is described in which a data buffer memory 4 is provided between an image processor 2 and an image frame memory 8. The data buffer memory 4 stores a sub-set of the raster lines stored within the image frame memory 8. This data can be read in either a intra-raster-line mode from adjacent memory cells within a bank or in an inter-raster-line mode from memory cell locations at corresponding positions within different banks. The data may be 8-bit pixel data or 16-bit pixel data. In the case of 8-bit pixel data a single bank contains a full raster line whereas in the case of 16-bit pixel data a single raster line extends over two banks.
Patent GB-2324099-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing a bicrystal cluster magnetic recording medium
Inventor: CHEN GA-LANE
IPC: H01F10/26
Filed: 1996-12-23
Abstract: A magnetic recording medium comprising a magnetic alloy layer (33) having a bicrystal cluster microstructure and, hence, reduced medium noise, is formed by depositing a seed layer (31) on a glass or glass-ceramic material substrate (30) oxidizing the seed layer, depositing an underlayer (32) such as chromium, on the oxidized seed layer, whereby the underlayer exhibits a crystallographic orientation (200). A magnetic alloy epitaxially grown on the underlayer having a crystallographic orientation (200) exhibits a bicrystal cluster microstructure. An overcoat layer (34), which can be carbon, and a lubricant layer (35) are deposited over the alloy.
Patent GB-2347073-A (GB)
Title: Ridged castor cup
Inventor: STOCKLEY JOHN
IPC: B60B33/00
Filed: 1998-11-04
Abstract: A castor cup comprises a ground-engaging surface divided into a first region having a plurality of ridges and a second region which is substantially smooth. In use, the castor cup preferably grips a castor associated with an item of furniture so as to protect any carpet lying underneath. Accordingly, the ridged portion engages the carpet to prevent the furniture from being displaced and the smooth portion is adapted to allow the furniture to be moved when tilted.
Patent GB-2333650-A (GB)
Title: An electrical adaptor
Inventor: SEAH KIOK KEE
IPC: H01R13/72
Filed: 1998-11-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a plug (1) for providing electrical connection for at least two devices (not shown), comprising a fixed (2) and a movable (3) connector. The plug (1) has a body (4) with a tubular socket at one end comprising the fixed connector (2) and an extension (10) for plugging into an existing cigar or cigarette port of a vehicle. The movable connector (3) comprises a spool (6) rotatably mounted on and rotatable about the port (2). The movable connector is in the form of an electrical lead with a plug (5) on the opposite end to that connected to the body (4) and can be unwound by rotation of the connector to a desired amount for connection with a second appliance, the first connector (2) making connection with a first appliance. There is an elastic strap (7) for retaining the lead in position.
Patent GB-2331410-A (GB)
Title: Board-mountable shielded electrical connector
Inventor: CONSOLI JOHN J
IPC: H01R12/50
Filed: 1997-07-30
Abstract: An electrical connector (10) having a housing (12) with two or more plug-receiving cavities (14, 16) each having two rows of contacts (20, 22) therein extending from the mating face (12) to solder tails (26, 28) along the connector's board-mounting face (24). An inspection aperture (30) allows visual inspection of the solder terminations of the solder tails (28) of the inner contact rows (22) to pads of circuit board. An integral ESD shell (32) traverses the mating face and includes plug-receiving slots (38, 40) and an inspection slot (42) aligned with the housing apertures (14, 16, 30), and narrow strips (44) between the slots are supported by orthogonal shell wall sections (48) protecting the narrow strips (44) from damage during handling and assembly.
Patent GB-2331061-A (GB)
Title: Self-adhesive labels
Inventor: BARRY DAVID ROBERT
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 1997-08-05
Abstract: A self-adhesive label comprising a self-adhesive base carried on a backing of release material, a multilaminar portion disposed on a first portion of the base, a layer of adhesive on a second portion of the base adjacent to the first portion, and a printed cover sheet having a first edge portion which is adhered to the base by the layer of adhesive, a central portion which extends over the multilaminar label, and a second edge portion opposite to the first edge portion which is arranged to be held against the backing of release material thereby to retain the self-adhesive label in a closed configuration.
Patent GB-2348362-A (GB)
Title: Tie hanger
Inventor: JONES MICHAEL EDWARD
IPC: A47G25/14
Filed: 1999-04-01
Abstract: A hanger for a tie has a body 22, a hook 24 and tie supports 26. A cover 28 is attached to the hanger body by means of a hinge 32. The cover can move from the position shown to a position where it covers the body 22 and the garment supports 26 with catch 34 engaging recess 36. In this position the cover grips the tie. The cover 28 may also carry information on its reverse side.