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Patent GB-2290446-A (GB)
Title: Tree restraint
Inventor: HOUGHTON DAVID BOYDELL
IPC: A01G17/12
Filed: 1995-01-31
Abstract: A tree restraint comprises a restraining loop 1 wound in a helical form which is expandable to facilitate entry of the tree within the loop 1. The restraint may be provided with a cushioned lining by means of a soft material. Each end of the loop may include integral supporting arms 4 which, when stapled to a stake 2, provide stability in both vertical and horizontal planes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286449-A (GB)
Title: A beverage cooling device
Inventor: KOUWENBERG ROBERT JOHANNAS COR
IPC: F25D3/00
Filed: 1995-02-06
Abstract: A flexible sleeve-like cooling device (1) for cooling a wine bottle (2) comprises inner and outer walls (5, 6) of flexible plastics material and an intermediate wall (7) between the inner and outer walls (5, 6) all of which are joined by longitudinal seams (8) and circumferential transverse seams (12, 14) to form inner and outer compartments (9, 10). The inner compartments (9) are partly filled with a liquid coolant. A sheet of heat insulating material (11) extends circumferentially around the sleeve-like device (1) between the outer wall (6) and the intermediate wall (7), and is entrapped between the longitudinal seams (8) and the transverse seams (9, 10). The liquid coolant may be a gel formed by a mixture of water, glycol propylene and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose or a mixture of water, glycol propylene and biocide. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287977-A (GB)
Title: Barrier systems
Inventor: DAWSON JOHN
IPC: E01F13/02
Filed: 1995-03-30
Abstract: A barrier system has a plurality of spaced bases 11 providing recesses 17 receiving uprights 18 connected to a barrier plank 20. The base 11 has recesses 14 which receive locating tongues 21 resiliently connected to the plank 20. A plank 20 is normally supported on at least two bases 11. A further plank may be mounted on the uprights at a higher position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289710-A (GB)
Title: Fastener
Inventor: ZAFFETTI MARK ALBINO
IPC: F16B21/18
Filed: 1995-03-30
Abstract: A retaining snap ring fastener is shaped to allow insertion over the grooved end of at least one circular rod (2) and comprises a metal plate having a generally circular hole in one end. Three teeth extend into the hole and the fastener is provided with a bent tab at the other end to facilitate removal from the rod. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291307-A (GB)
Title: Video switching apparatus
Inventor: FUJIMOTO ISAO
IPC: G11B27/00
Filed: 1995-07-05
Abstract: The processor unit 1 controls the second video player 4 to access a second video picture while the first video player 3 plays a first video picture. The processor unit 1 controls the switching circuit 5 to switch into the second video picture signal output by the second video player 4, from the first video picture signal, in response to an access completion signal provided from the second video player 4 whereby the video picture from the first and second video players 3, are displayed on the monitor alternately. The apparatus may be employed in a ride such as a roller coaster (fig 7). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2305315-A (GB)
Title: Residual current device with reset and test facilities
Inventor: WEAVER PAUL MICHAEL
IPC: H01H13/50
Filed: 1995-09-15
Abstract: A residual current device has a single operating member S1,S2 which may be actuated either to reset or test the device. A control circuit is changeable between first and second conditions. When the operating member is actuated with the control circuit in its first condition, the device is reset and a test signal is not generated, and when the control circuit is in its second condition a test signal is generated. In a preferred embodiment, the control circuit comprises a Schmitt trigger AND gate G2 having two inputs, one of which P1 is directly responsive to the condition of the operating member S1,S2 the second P2 of which is connected to an inverter G1, resistor R2 and capacitor C in such a way that the second input is responsive to the condition of the actuating member but with a time delay of a selected duration.
Patent GB-2295215-A (GB)
Title: Plastics material hollow structure
Inventor: MIELKE JOSEF
IPC: B29C65/06
Filed: 1995-09-26
Abstract: The structure, comprises two housing components 1, 3 and an insert member 5 in the housing interior, the housing components 1, 3 having mutually contacting sealing faces 2, 4 and the insert having a further sealing face 6 for contact with one housing component 1, such that one or more pipe cross-sections are formed e.g. for an internal combustion engine induction manifold. Either of the housing components or the insert can be of a different form to produce different pipe cross sections or lengths. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297158-A (GB)
Title: Measuring steering angle in transporting aircraft on the ground
Inventor: ELFSTROM BO
IPC: B64F1/22
Filed: 1996-01-12
Abstract: The steering angle between the nose wheels (9) and the longitudinal axis of an aircraft (7) is measured during transport of the aircraft on the ground by a wheeled vehicle (8). A source of light (1) disposed on the vehicle at a distance from the vertical axis of turning of the nose wheels emits a narrow beam (2) onto areas (4, 5) on the aircraft having different reflectivities. The beam hits different areas at different steering angles. An optical receiver on the vehicle records the amount of light reflected at a particular steering angle and generates a unique output signal corresponding to that angle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2311180-A (GB)
Title: Switch Architecture
Inventor: SPAGNOLETTI R
IPC: H04L12/54
Filed: 1996-03-13
Abstract: A switch architecture in which a set of n smaller switches (10) are interconnected by means of a core controller (12) and an optical shuffle (16) to form a big switch. Each smaller switch has transmitter block (14) with n laser diodes (14a) connected by an n -fibre ribbon (15) with the shuffle, and a detector block (18) similarly connected with the shuffle, and a buffer. The core controller selects not more than one laser diode of any smaller switch to transmit at any one time.
Patent GB-2297659-A (GB)
Title: Satellite navigation system
Inventor: KYRTSOS CHRISTOS T
IPC: G01S5/14
Filed: 1993-10-12
Abstract: A vehicle 210 determines its position by receiving signals from GPS satellites. Each of three base stations also receives the signals and calculates pseudoranges to the satellites and their positions; these are transmitted to the vehicle. Using a triangulation technique and the vehicle's estimated position and the received data, the vehicle calculates a precise position estimate using a double differencing technique. The estimate may be further improved by using a plurality of antennae and/or receivers on the vehicle to receive the satellite signals.
Patent GB-2303169-A (GB)
Title: Fastener means for disposable absorbent articles
Inventor: WIDLUND URBAN
IPC: A61F5/44
Filed: 1996-06-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to a fastener means for absorbent articles, such as pants-type diapers, diapers, incontinence guards or the like, said means consisting in a first and a second fastener element (1, 4) which are intended to be hooked together when donning the article. The first element (1) includes an elastic structure (2) which includes openings (6) and is so constructed that the openings (6) will widen when the elastic structure (2) is stretched and closed together when the elastic structure contracts. The second element (4) includes hook devices (5). When the elastic structure (2) is sufficiently stretched, the hook devices (5) can be inserted into the therewith widened openings (6), wherein subsequent contraction of the elastic structure (2) will cause the first and the second elements (1, 4) to be joined together with the opening (6) surrounding the hook device (5).
Patent GB-2305424-A (GB)
Title: A closure member for venting a container (e.g. a spile for a beer barrel)
Inventor: STONE KEVIN PAUL
IPC: B65D51/16
Filed: 1996-09-20
Abstract: A closure member 1, such as a spile for a barrel shive, has an elongate body 2 with an internal passage 10 that allows gas to escape when the closure member is first inserted into an opening of a container, and that is closed when the closure member is further inserted into the opening. The closure member may have a tapered portion 4 below a cylindrical portion which has an outlet 11 for the passage 10. The closure member may have a flow restrictor in the form of a one-way valve 7 which allows gas above atmospheric pressure to escape from the container, but prevents air from entering the container. Alternatively, the valve may be a two-way valve (see fig 6) which allows air to enter the container when liquid is being dispensed from the container. The valve may be integrally formed with a spring 8 and an end cap 6. Alternatively one or more flap valves may be used. The closure member may be made from plastics and/or metal and may include a porous insert.
Patent GB-2318965-A (GB)
Title: Plant support
Inventor: SEWARD BERNARD JOHN
IPC: A01G9/12
Filed: 1996-11-05
Abstract: A plant support (8) comprises a base (10) shaped to receive a plant (2) and a plant pot (4). An elongate support member (12) is fixed to the base (10) and provides support to the stem of the plant (2). If required, the plant pot (4) may also be connected to the support (12). The support rod 12 is preferably extendable, so that it can accommodate the growth of a plant.
Patent GB-2306982-A (GB)
Title: Flagpole assembly
Inventor: LIDDLE PAUL LESLIE
IPC: E04H12/32
Filed: 1996-10-28
Abstract: A flagpole (12) carries a support (14) for supporting an arm (16) from which a flag is suspended. The arm (16) can rotate about the flagpole (12) and the support means includes the facility for lowering the arm (16) down the flagpole (12) that a flag may be attached to or removed from the arm (16) without lowering the flagpole (12) itself. The raising of the arm (16) up the flagpole (12) is facilitated by means of a counterweight. The support (14) and arm (16) may be arranged to be retrofitted to an existing flagpole.
Patent GB-2319949-A (GB)
Title: Tongs for picking up refuse such as faeces
Inventor: CHUANG YI-CHANG
IPC: E01H1/12
Filed: 1996-12-03
Abstract: In manually-operable tongs for picking up refuse (including faeces), the grabbing ends 16 and 26 of the tong arms 10 and 20 are forced towards each other under the action of a biassing member 60. A roll of plastic bags 40 is rotatably mounted on a spindle 50 which lies on the axis about which the tong arms 10 and 20 rotate. The open end of the leading bag 41 is folded back around the edges (161 and 261) of the grabbing ends 16 and 26 of the tong arms 10 and 20. Thus when the grabbing ends 16 and 26 are opened, through pressing the handgrip ends 11 and 21 of the tong arms 10 and 20, the leading bag 41 is also opened to allow refuse to be gathered therein. Optionally the tong arms 10 and 20 can include semi-circular openings 17 and 27 to permit extension of the leading bag 41 (figure 6).
Patent GB-2323795-A (GB)
Title: Ball potting practice device
Inventor: ROWLAND NEIL GODFREY
IPC: A63D15/00
Filed: 1997-04-02
Abstract: A ball potting practice device for use in snooker, billiards or pool comprises a base (2) with a sighter (3) extending upwardly therefrom. The sighter has a ball contact edge (7), an aiming edge (4) and a pointer (8). The width of the sighter (3) between the ball contact edge (7) and the aiming edge (4) is equal to the radius of the cue ball. The base (2) also has linear trajectory markings (9) thereon which pass through the aiming edge (4) indicating the four basic "full, three quarter, half and quarter" ball shots.
Patent GB-2328647-A (GB)
Title: Wheeled transporter with embossed identification pattern
Inventor: WINFIELD PHILIP WILLIAM
IPC: B62B3/00
Filed: 1997-04-29
Abstract: A wheeled transporter (10) for the movement of goods comprises a base frame (12) carrying a load platform (14), the base frame (12) being supported on wheels (16), and a frame extending upwards from the base frame (12), in which part of the frame is constructed from tubing (18) carrying an embossed identification pattern (26) at intervals.
Patent GB-2313544-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to compositions containing creatine
Inventor: HOWARD ALAN NORMAN
IPC: A23C9/123
Filed: 1997-05-30
Abstract: Disclosed is an acidic composition for human consumption, comprising creatine. In particular the composition is conveniently an isotonic drink for storage at 4{C, or is a dry stable powder which may be stored at ambient temperature.
Patent GB-2316687-A (GB)
Title: Hydrophilic coating based on titania
Inventor: YAMAZAKI SEIJI
IPC: C23C26/00
Filed: 1997-08-26
Abstract: A hydrophilic film formed on a substrate has a matrix phase containing titania and a disperse phase constituted of at least one compound selected from silica and alumina. The matrix phase may further contain an amorphous metal oxide. With this, the outermost layer becomes superior in abrasion resistance. The at least one compound of the disperse phase may be a non-spherical colloidal silica. With this, the outermost layer becomes substantially improved in scratch resistance. The outermost layer is formed on the substrate by a method including sequential steps of (a) providing a sol mixture including a first sol containing a precursor of the titania and a second sol containing the at least one compound; (b) coating the substrate with the sol mixture, thereby to form thereon a precursory film; and (c) baking the precursory film into the outermost layer. Zirconia may also be present in this layer. An intermediate layer of oxide such as silica, alumina or a double oxide of silica and alumina may be interposed between the substrate and the outermost layer. The coated article finds application as a mirror with antifogging properties.
Patent GB-2329890-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible storage and display container
Inventor: MCDONALD JAMES
IPC: A47B43/02
Filed: 1997-10-02
Abstract: A collapsible storage and display container 1 comprises a foldable circular or polygonal tubular body 2 with a plurality of shelves 3, the body and shelves being creased 32,33 and assembled together such that the container can be erected from the collapsed condition into an erected condition in which the shelves lie in planes normal to the longitudinal axis of the body. Apertures are provided in the body allowing access to the shelves and at least one elongated operator (101,102 fig.5) may be provided to aid collapsing/erecting of the container, said operator(s) having notches (106 fig.5) to engage with generally diamond shaped apertures (35 fig. 4) in at least one of the lower shelves, the elongated operator(s) being attached to the underside of the top shelf. The container body, shelves and operator(s) are formed individually from blanks and assembled as a unitary structure. The container provides for quick and easy erecting and collapse for use at a 'point of sale'.
Patent GB-2330299-A (GB)
Title: Leg support for wheelchair
Inventor: BROOKES DONALD
IPC: A61G5/12
Filed: 1997-10-07
Abstract: An elevating leg support for a wheelchair includes a leg support 10 pivoted at 27 to a link 12 which is itself pivoted at 28 to a mounting member 11 on the wheelchair. A pivotal control link 13 is so connected to the mounting member and leg support that when the support is moved from the lowered towards a horizontal position (arrow A), the pivot point 27 moves forward (arrow B) thereby increasing the effective length of the leg support. The link 13 may be replaced by another link of a different length or may itself be adjustable in length. Movement may be driven by a telescopically extending electrically powered screw and nut mechanism 14.
Patent GB-2318241-A (GB)
Title: Detecting interference in lidar
Inventor: AKASU MASAHIRA
IPC: G01S17/10
Filed: 1995-06-27
Abstract: A distance measurement device comprises light-sending means 2 for sending pulsed light toward an object of measurement where a distance thereto is measured, while scanning a predetermined range in a one-dimensional or two-dimensional direction; light-receiving means 3 for receiving incident light including pulsed reflection light reflected in each scanning direction by said object; distance measurement means 4 for calculating, based on the time from the sending of said pulsed light to the receiving of said incident light and based on said scanning direction, a direction of said incident light and also the distance to said object in said direction of said incident light as distance data; and interference detection means 5 for determining whether interference light exists in said incident light, based on a direction of light that is incident from a range of acceptance angle covering the scan range of scan light-sending means and based on said direction of said incident light.
Patent GB-2332884-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat with inflatable anti-submarining device
Inventor: KAVANAGH CHRISTOPHER PAUL
IPC: B60N2/427
Filed: 1998-01-03
Abstract: A vehicle seat includes an inflatable device 30 in the forward part of the squab 10 intended to automatically inflate in the event of an accident, raising the knees and restraining the pelvis of the seat occupant, in order to provide an anti-submarining effect. The device may be mounted under the foam or other padding 20 of the squab. Inflating gas may be derived from a dedicated pyrotechnic, stored gas or hybrid gas generator 50 or alternatively using the spent gases from a pyrotechnic seat belt pretensioner (figure 4). The inflatable device may provide a separate static support function using a hand operated inflating means. The inflatable device may be constructed of two or more layers of coated or uncoated fabric assembled using vulcanisation, sewing, unitary weaving or welding. The fabrics may have 100% synthetic yarn content, such as polyamide or polyester, and may be coated with such as neoprene, silicone or polyurethane.
Patent GB-2335162-A (GB)
Title: A composite material suitable for use as,or as part of a closure for a vehicle body
Inventor: MALPAS JEREMY CHARLES
IPC: B60J5/06
Filed: 1998-03-05
Abstract: A composite material suitable for use as, or as part of, a closure for a vehicle body or other goods container, comprises a sheet of a metal-reinforced textile fabric, at least one face of the sheet having a flexible, weather-resistant covering. The metal reinforcement, which can be in the form of wire or filaments, can be present in the warp or weft (or both) of the textile fabric. The weather-resistant covering can be a thermoplastic polymer (for example PVC) or other plastics material. A curtain for a curtain-sided vehicle body or other goods container, comprises a sheet of the composite material; means to suspend the curtain from an upper portion of the container; and means to secure the curtain in place with respect to the container.
Patent GB-2321758-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use as an educational toy
Inventor: DE RIVAZ ANTONY CHEVALLEY
IPC: G09B23/18
Filed: 1996-08-30
Abstract: Apparatus for use as an educational toy, which apparatus comprises a plurality of blocks (2), each block (2) being an electronic block (2) having at least one input (4) and/or at least one output (6), and the blocks (2) being interconnectable whereby different blocks (2) are able to perform different electronic functions and are able to be assembled in an order chosen by the user to convert at least one input signal into at least one predetermined output signal.
Patent GB-2324618-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display element
Inventor: UCHIDA HIDEKI
IPC: G02F1/1337
Filed: 1998-04-20
Abstract: A liquid crystal display is provided with spacers 6 and an alignment control film 5a, the alignment control film having dispersed therein fine particles of an organic resin. The resin promotes adhesion between the alignment layer and the substrates 10 and 20 and may be thermosetting or uv curable. The particles may be present in amounts which are in the range 0.5% to 7% by volume. Such an arrangement improves the shock resistance of ferroelectric liquid crystal displays.
Patent GB-2328459-A (GB)
Title: Solenoid controlled mud pulser
Inventor: TCHAKAROV BORISLAV J
IPC: E21B47/18
Filed: 1998-04-29
Abstract: A downhole tool containing instruments and a pulser is landed within a string of drill pipe. The pulser 31 has a pulser body 33 and an orifice 37 on a lower end. A piston 41 slides within a bore in the body and has a signal poppet 43 on a lower end. In an extended position, the signal poppet extends into and obstructs the orifice to reduce the flow of drilling fluid. In an open position, the signal poppet does not obstruct the orifice to increase the flow of drilling fluid. A bi-directional solenoid valve is located above the piston and has upper and lower electromagnetic coils (fig 2B,53 and 55) and an axially moveable rod 57a. The rod is movable between a closed position in an opening in the body 63 and an open position away from the opening. The rod is moved to both positions in response to the instruments which sends signals to the coils. The mud pulser also has an on/off flow switch (fig 2A,71) which is actuated by the commencement of mud circulation. Initially, the rod is in the closed position. The instruments take various measurements which are communicated through the pulser to the surface in the form of mud pulses. A mud pulse is generated when a coil is energized to move the rod to the open position. This forces the piston and signal poppet into the extended position to restrict mud flow. The rod is moved to the closed position when the other coil is energized. The signal poppet creates pulses which are detected at the surface.
Patent GB-2332475-A (GB)
Title: Holder for air freshners
Inventor: DUNKLEY DOUGLAS GORDON
IPC: B60R7/08
Filed: 1998-05-20
Abstract: A mounting device for holding a carded air freshener 3 in a desired position adjacent to a surface consists of a holder 2 designed to receive and hold an edge of the air freshener, connected by a swivel joint 5 to a base 7 designed to be secured to the surface, the swivel joint enabling the disposition of the holder relative to the base to be adjusted and having stiffness sufficient to retain the holder in its adjusted disposition.
Patent GB-2338619-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for transmitting a compressed image
Inventor: HASON BARUH
IPC: H04N7/36
Filed: 1998-06-18
Abstract: A communication system 1 for transferring an image includes at least one remote station 2 operably coupled to a plurality of image capture devices 3, 4 for capturing images and a base station 5 operably coupled to at least one image displaying device 6. The remote station 2 includes an apparatus for compressing an image which includes a compressor 10 and a selecting means 7 for selecting a memory 8 containing a reference image. The compressor 10 loads the reference image from memory 8 and compares it to the image from image capture device 3 or 4. The resulting difference image is compressed and transmitted to the base station while the captured image is stored in memory 8 as the new reference image.
Patent GB-2340507-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic centrifugal alloying
Inventor: KESSLER DAVID PHILIP ABRAHAM
IPC: B01F13/08
Filed: 1998-08-08
Abstract: Apparatus and method for combining two or more substances comprising a chamber containing at least two molten substances to be combined, at least one of said substances being ionised. The chamber is rotated rapidly, causing the denser substance to accumulate at the periphery of the circle of rotation, under the effect of the centrifugal force. An electromagnetic field is created causing the ionised substance to move towards the periphery or centre of the circle under the electromagnetic effect. By creating an equilibrium between these two forces on the substances such that at a given point both substances have an equal chance of being at that point, and because the ions will seek to space themselves equidistantly from one another, thereby requiring the non-ionised atoms to occupy the interstitial spaces, it is possible to produce a better lattice arrangement of the atoms of said substances.