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Patent GB-2294243-A (GB)
Title: A demountable vehicle body with centring pans and two types of locking.
Inventor: CARTWRIGHT ALAN JOHN
IPC: B60P1/64
Filed: 1994-10-22
Abstract: A demountable vehicle body has a base (1) which can be detachably locked onto a wheeled chassis. The base has centring pans, (13) which engage frusto-conical projections on the chassis. Two different sets of keyhole type locking devices (16 and 20) are provided on the body for locking engagement with differently positioned key type locking members on two different types of chassis. The base (1) is constructed from central I-beams (10) connected to box-section members (11) with provision for deployable legs to assist in leading the body onto the vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285934-A (GB)
Title: Water-reducible polyurethane golf ball coating
Inventor: BLAIR MARVIN A
IPC: A63B37/00
Filed: 1995-01-20
Abstract: A golf ball having a coating of a water-based, water-reducible polyurethane, and a related method of forming a coating on a golf ball which avoids the problems of foaming of the coating. The coating is formed by the addition of   (a) a first component comprising a compound having hydroxyl functionality, an organic solvent, an optical brightener and water, to (b) a second component comprising an aliphatic polyisocyanate and an organic solvent.   The method forms a top coat on a golf ball having a SURLYN TM  outer layer which avoids the use of a primer coat or adhesion promoting layer.
Patent GB-2287783-A (GB)
Title: Air conditioning system and operating method therefor
Inventor: HIBINO YOZO
IPC: F24F11/00
Filed: 1995-02-28
Abstract: An air conditioning system formed by connecting at least one indoor unit 10a, 10b, 10c with an outdoor unit 1 by piping, wherein a control apparatus (18) for controlling the system includes:- a discharge temperature control device (27) for controlling the opening angle of an outdoor expansion valve 8 so as to reduce a deviation of a detected value of discharge temperature or degree of discharge superheat of a variable-capacity compressor 2 from a target value; a room temperature control device (32) for controlling a deviation of a detected room temperature from a set room temperature in order to reduce the deviation; and a discharge pressure control device (22) for controlling the number of compressor revolutions so that the compressor discharge pressure reaches a specified value, and an electric-power-minimizing device (34) for computing minimum power consumption searches for a state for reducing a detected value of an electric power detector (33) based on fed-back output quantities of the above-mentioned three devices. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288188-A (GB)
Title: A stainless steel
Inventor: ZOCH HANS-WERNER
IPC: C23C8/26
Filed: 1995-03-30
Abstract: To achieve a high corrosion resistance of the surface layer of a stainless steel for case-hardening with nitrogen it is proposed that it contains the following alloy constituents (per cent by weight): C   </= 0.03   N   0.05 to 0.18   Si  </= 1.0   Mn  </= 1.5   Co  1.0 to 4.0   Cr  11 to 16   Ni  1.0 to 3.0   Mo  0.5 to 2.5   V   </= 0.4
Patent GB-2289939-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine and method of operating it
Inventor: CHYOU YAU-PIN
IPC: F23R3/54
Filed: 1995-05-05
Abstract: In order to provide a gas turbine which is suitable for higher pressure and temperature ratios and has improved thermal efficiency, a short overall length and minimised NOx-emissions, a diffuser (6) leading into an exhaust-gas bend (5) is attached to the high-pressure turbine (2) of a gas turbine (1) formed with two combustion stages. At least one fuel lance (8) fastened in the pressure casing (7) of the gas turbine (1) reaches into the other end of the exhaust-gas bend (5). The exhaust-gas bend (5) leads into the second combustion chamber (4) designed as a reversal combustion chamber. Following the latter is a nozzle (9) connected to the low-pressure turbine (3). In such a gas turbine (1), the velocity of the exhaust gases (14) is retarded after they are discharged from the high-pressure turbine (2) and their flow direction is changed by 180 DEG  and fuel (15) is injected in the same flow direction. The resulting combustion mixture (16) is directed into the second combustion chamber (4) and the flow direction is changed again by 180 DEG . The combustion mixture (16) is swirled there, ignited and burnt, and the exhaust gas (18) is expanded in the low-pressure turbine (3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289917-A (GB)
Title: Lock slider for slide fastener
Inventor: WAKABAYASHI MASAO
IPC: A44B19/30
Filed: 1995-05-16
Abstract: The lock slider comprises a molded slider body 1 having along its opposite side edges a pair of flanges 4, a locking-claw-insertion aperture 7 towards one flange 4 and a slit 8 communicating with the aperture 7 and extending through the one flange, the upper wing 2 having a pair of pintle-supporting brackets 3 projecting upwardly from the flanges 4, the pintle-supporting brackets 3 having a pair of axially aligned through holes 6. A molded pull tab 20 is assembled with the slider body 1 simultaneously with the molding of the slider body 1, the pull tab 20 having a locking claw 22 inserted through the aperture 7 and a pivotal pintle 21 in the through holes. Cores 31, 32 are shifted horizontally in the longitudinal and transverse directions and vertically to assemble into a molding die. A slider is molded on the molding die and, at the same time, the pull tab 20 and the slider body 1 are assembled. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2302269-A (GB)
Title: Rotating clothes hanger covered with a toy doll
Inventor: CHEN CHAO-YANG
IPC: A47G25/32
Filed: 1995-06-16
Abstract: A rotating clothes hanger including a hanger base having an upright coupling portion 11, 16, a toy doll covered on the hanger base and having a hole for passing the upright coupling portion of the hanger base, a swivel hook 4 rotatably coupled to the upright coupling portion of the hanger base by a ball and socket joint, and a cap 3, 5 mounted around the upright coupling portion to hold down the periphery of the hole on the toy doll.
Patent GB-2304254-A (GB)
Title: Power supply for telecommunications devices
Inventor: PHILLIPS SIMON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H04M19/00
Filed: 1995-08-04
Abstract: A power supply has a plurality of single line interface circuits (20, 22, 24 and 26) each connected by a respective line, to a respective telephone (4, 6, 8 and 10) or other telecommunications device. Each SLIC applies a sufficient voltage derived from a battery to the line to operate the respective telephone, and dissipates any excess power supplied by the battery. The apparatus includes common power regulation means (30), which incorporates a switch mode power supply unit, and which monitors the voltages being applied by the SLICs at any one time and reduces the voltage applied to the SLICs to substantially the maximum voltage required by any one of the SLICs, thereby reducing the amount of power dissipated by the SLICs.
Patent GB-2304173-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing piston rings
Inventor: QUINNEY MARTIN JAMES
IPC: B23P15/06
Filed: 1995-08-08
Abstract: A method of manufacturing piston rings from a tube blank comprises the steps of: cutting a longitudinal slot in said tube blank; applying a force to said tube blank such that said slot is at least partially closed and said tube adopts a stressed shape; securing said stressed tube such that said tube retains its stressed shape upon removal of said force; laterally slicing said stressed tube to form a plurality of individual stressed shape piston rings; releasing each of said individual stressed shape piston rings such that each of said piston rings returns to its unstressed shape. A strip 14 may be inserted into the gap before applying a force which may be provided by use of a vice. The stressed condition may be achieved by the use of welding. The unstressed condition maybe achieved by cutting out the welded area together with the strip. Grooves may be cut after securing the stressed shape after removal of the force which are then coated.
Patent GB-2305535-A (GB)
Title: Programmable video cassette with built-in memory
Inventor: COLESNIC MIRCEA MICHAEL
IPC: G11B23/087
Filed: 1995-09-19
Abstract: A video cassette 1 incorporating a key pad 2 and a memory is disclosed. The cassette can be programmed independently of the player, the operation and/or programming of which is controlled upon insertion of the cassette. Unauthorized access to the cassette can be prevented using a security code whilst tampering with cassette will release a chemical which destroys the tape.
Patent GB-2305705-A (GB)
Title: Device for generating a rotary return force
Inventor: WU CHAI-TIEN
IPC: E05F1/10
Filed: 1995-09-28
Abstract: A device for generating a rotary return force includes a casing unit, driving and driven gear units (20, 30) disposed in the casing unit, and a torsion spring (40). The driving gear unit (20) includes a driving axle (21) mounted rotatably to the casing unit and a driving gear wheel (200) mounted fixedly on the driving axle (21). The driving axle (21) is adapted to be driven rotatably by a rotatable unit (A). The driven gear unit (30) includes a driven axle (31) mounted rotatably to the casing unit and a driven gear wheel (300) mounted on the driven axle (31). The driven gear wheel (300) meshes with the driving gear wheel (200). One of the driven and driving gear wheels (300, 200) is larger than the other one of the driven and driving gear wheels (300, 200). The torsion spring (40) has a first retaining end (41) secured to the driven gear unit (30) and a second retaining end (42) secured to the casing unit.
Patent GB-2307218-A (GB)
Title: Electric vehicle
Inventor: HAMILTON ROBIN
IPC: B62K11/10
Filed: 1995-11-16
Abstract: In an electric vehicle, such as a step-through scooter, a battery compartment is arranged within the chassis (Fig 3), the batteries mounted on trays which extend between parallel steel tubes of the chassis, with some batteries located beneath the footplate (Fig 2). Various electric motor arrangements may replace an internal combustion engine (Fig 4), including direct drive systems (Fig 5) whereby each wheel may form a rotor with each suspension element a stator. Various inputs (82, Fig 8), including the sensed relative positions between electromagnets and permanent magnets, may be received by an electronic controller (80) which controls the motor timing and other features to maximise efficiency, including quick mains charging of batteries (86), regenerative braking (84C) and trickle charging from a solar panel (88B). There may be a clutch (60-68, Fig 6) in the drive chain.
Patent GB-2310648-A (GB)
Title: A device for emptying flexible tubes
Inventor: LYNCH MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: B65D35/28
Filed: 1996-02-28
Abstract: The device comprises two rigid members 4 and 5 adapted so that a flexible tube containing, for example, toothpaste, may be mounted between them; each rigid member having a flat inner surface which is adjacent the flexible tube when it is so mounted. The rigid members are joined by a hinge or flexible membrane 3 along those two edges which, when the tube is mounted within the device, are adjacent the sealed end of the tube. The rigid members are also joined by two bands of elastic textile 1 and 2, each passing from a point on one of the longer edges of one member to the corresponding point on the opposite member in such a way that the flexible tube lies between them when it is mounted within the device, the elasticity of the bands being such as to retain the tube in position within the device at all stages of use. When the rigid members are compressed together by hand pressure those contents of the tube between the point at which pressure is applied and the sealed end of the tube are urged towards the nozzle end by pressure increased by mechanical advantage. When the contents of the tube are exhausted the device may be transferred to another tube.
Patent GB-2316620-A (GB)
Title: Support strap
Inventor: TURCOTTE DANIEL JOE
IPC: A63B23/12
Filed: 1996-08-21
Abstract: A support strap for a sports racket handle which is attachable to or forms part of the handle of the racket so as to extend along the handle from a first attachment position at or adjacent the end remote from the racket head towards a second attachment position nearer the racket head, whereby in use a player's hand can be inserted between the support strap and the handle such that the palm of the hand is in contact with the racket handle and the back of the hand is in contact with the support strap which is sufficiently elastic to press against the back of the player's hand to hold the player's hand against the racket handle. A slit 9 can be incorporated to accommodate the knuckles. The support strap is preferably formed from neoprene foam rubber. The strap enhances the user's grip on the handle and absorbs jarring vibrations caused by the racket striking the ball.
Patent GB-2317635-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for offshore production of hydrocarbon fluids
Inventor: TILBROOK ANDREW PETER
IPC: B63B21/50
Filed: 1996-09-30
Abstract: An apparatus for offshore production of hydrocarbon fluids comprises a base 20 and a buoyant structure secured to said base and connected or adapted to be connected to a subsea well or wells 100. The key characteristics of the structure are that: (A) the apparatus includes storage facility means for fluid(s) received from the subsea well or wells and/or for processed fluid(s) produced by the apparatus; (B)the buoyant structure is tethered to the base by a plurality of flexible tethers; and (C) the buoyant structure comprises (i) a sub-surface housing 1 containing facilities for processing fluids received from the subsea well or wells via said storage facility in said base; and (ii) a column 2 extending upwardly from the housing to a level above the sea surface. The invention also relates to the buoyant structure per se.
Patent GB-2307635-A (GB)
Title: Dog excrement removing device
Inventor: FENDICK JOHN
IPC: E01H1/12
Filed: 1996-12-02
Abstract: A dog excrement removing device comprises a lever operated grab 20 mounted on a shaft 16, for picking up the excrement and transferring it to a bag (25) temporarily attached to the device. The grab 20 consists of rear and front jaws 18, 19 of generally semicircular cross-section hinged together and operated by a lever 13 pivotally mounted on the shaft 16. One side of the grab 20 has a circular band for attachment of the bag (25). The shaft 16 may extend beyond the grab so that the device can be used as walking stick. The method of removal of the excrement involves grasping it with the grab 20, which is then turned to tip the excrement in to the bag (25) for later disposal. A link 17 loops round the shaft 16 and is fixed to the rear jaw 18 and hinged to a rod 14 that runs along the top of the shaft and is secured to the lever 13.
Patent GB-2309042-A (GB)
Title: Low raised access floor structure
Inventor: CHEN YAO-CHUNG
IPC: E04F15/024
Filed: 1996-12-03
Abstract: A low raised access floor structure (1) has widened spacing between the floor posts thereof allowing more communication cables or bus bar wires to pass underneath. The structure is joined to similar structures by joining elements (2) and solves the problems caused by the unevenness of the construction ground and further provides the benefits of shortening the time required for installation, simplifying the construction work, and production at a low cost. In addition, the arrangement of outlets can be changed in a quick and easy manner without adverse influence on the integrity of the outer appearance.
Patent GB-2311326-A (GB)
Title: Powered device to slide a vehicle sliding door
Inventor: WATANABE HIROFUMI
IPC: E05F15/14
Filed: 1997-03-17
Abstract: A vehicle door is slid via a continuous cable 7 running over drum 18. One run of of the cable is continuously tensioned by spring-biased roller 29, and is adjustably tensioned by movement of cable sheath 14. The sheath is clipped into slidable member 32 whose position may be adjusted, to take-up cable slack, by rack and pinion 35, 33 operated by a tool at 45. Ratchet 33 and pawl 34 locate the member 32. Pawl 34 may be released by a tool at 48. The cable run on the other side of the drum is similarly tensioned.
Patent GB-2324979-A (GB)
Title: Moulding a shock absorbing layer in a golf club head
Inventor: LIU JUNG MING
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 1997-05-10
Abstract: A golf club head fabrication method including the steps of i) preparing a rubber mixture and pre-warming it in a material tank of an injection molding machine; ii) preparing a club head casing (2) having a front open chamber (22), a top filling hole (24), and an inside flange (23) within the front open chamber (22), then welding a face panel (25) to the inside flange (23) to close the front open chamber(22), and then filling a bonding agent through the filling hole (24) into the front open chamber (22), and then pre-heating the club head casing (2); and iii) injecting the pre-warmed rubber mixture into the filling hole (24) to mold a shock absorbing rubber layer (1) in the front open chamber (22) of the club head casing (2) through a vulcanization process.
Patent GB-2313872-A (GB)
Title: Reinforcement for a masonry structure
Inventor: EDSCER WILLIAM GEORGE
IPC: E04G23/02
Filed: 1997-06-04
Abstract: A reinforcement 1 for a masonry structure includes a central core 2 and a plurality of spacers for holding the central core 2 away from the edges of a groove 7 in the masonry structure. This ensures that bonding material can surround the central core 2 of the reinforcement 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2334026-A (GB)
Title: Fuel vapour system with a control valve
Inventor: HOFFMANN GUY
IPC: B60K15/04
Filed: 1998-02-05
Abstract: A fuel vapour system for use with a motor vehicle fuel tank 12 having a filler pipe 14, comprises a control valve 26, a valve inlet pipe 36 for receiving fuel vapour from the tank, and a valve outlet pipe 38 for transferring fuel vapour to the filler pipe. The valve includes a housing 28, a valve member 30, such as a diaphragm or piston, which is movable and defines a first and second chamber within the housing, and a spring 42 located in the second chamber 34. The valve inlet pipe opens into the first chamber 32, and the valve outlet pipe has an end 40 inside the first chamber, said end being normally closed by the valve member due to the bias of the spring, and opening when fuel vapour pressure in the first chamber exceeds a predetermined level. The second chamber may be connected to atmospheric pressure, or may be connected to the filler pipe via a vacuum pipe 44. The system recirculates fuel vapour during refuelling, and restricts air entrainment into the fuel tank.
Patent GB-2322594-A (GB)
Title: Hand-guided jig saw machine
Inventor: KAECH BEAT
IPC: B23D51/16
Filed: 1998-02-25
Abstract: In a hand-guided jig saw machine (10) having a machine housing (11), in which a lifting rod (66) is guided so as to be movable up and down, which lifting rod at its bottom end carries a saw blade (68) held by a clamping device (12) with a clamp sleeve as a releasable holder, wherein close to the bottom end of the lifting rod (66) a roller lever (45) is mounted so as to be capable of swivelling in forward feed direction and is drivable in an oscillating manner, wherein the back (70) of the saw blade (68) is supportable against the oscillating roller (44) of the roller lever, a particularly precise oscillating mechanism is provided in that there is operationally connected to the roller lever (45) a push rod (51) which is moved in a reciprocating manner by the motor (13).
Patent GB-2325832-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for including codes in audio signals
Inventor: GRAYBILL ROBERT B
IPC: H04H60/37
Filed: 1995-03-27
Abstract: The present invention generally concerns the inclusion of inaudible or masked codes in audio signals. The code comprises a plurality of frequency component sets, i.e. f1-f10. f11-f20, f21-f30 and f31-f40, with each set representing a code symbol. The frequencies of the sets are such that they form component clusters, e.g. f1, f11, f21 and f31, with each cluster including one frequency component from each set. In using such a frequency pattern, the presence of noise with any one code component is less likely to interfere with the remaining code components. Tonal, narrow band, broad band and non-simultaneous (or temporal) masking techniques may be used to mask the code. The ability of different masking techniques to mask the code may be evaluated and the most suitable technique selected. Alternatively, different masking evaluations may be performed for individual code frequency components. Decoders for extracting the codes are also disclosed. Applications include using the codes for radio or television program identification and a system for producing audience size estimates.
Patent GB-2335275-A (GB)
Title: Correcting for mouthpiece temperature in breath sampling apparatus
Inventor: STOCK BURKHARD
IPC: G01N33/497
Filed: 1998-11-19
Abstract: An apparatus and process for determining the temperature of the sample gas flow in breath measurement procedures. More specifically, the apparatus is concerned with breath alcohol measurements. The apparatus comprises a combination of a mouthpiece (2) with a holding means (1) which is adapted to receive the mouthpiece (2). The holding means has a sampling channel (4) leading to a breath measurement device, and a temperature sensor (11) is arranged in the region where the holding means (1) and the mouthpiece (2) are connected. The apparatus makes it possible to determine and correct for the temperature of the mouthpiece (2) when inserted into the holding means (1). To achieve this aim, the mouthpiece (2) which is located in coupling portion (5) of the sampling channel (4) is constructed as a wall piece (10) covering at least part of the inner wall of the sampling channel (4) in the region of the temperature sensor (11).
Patent GB-2341136-A (GB)
Title: A beverage (eg wine) tasting game
Inventor: BRADBURY PETER STUART
IPC: A63F9/18
Filed: 1998-12-23
Abstract: The game includes a recorder (Fig 1), on which classifiers (eg grape variety, country of origin or aroma) and identifiers can be positioned and/or marked. The identifiers, and optionally the classifiers, may be removably or non-removably fixable to the recorder and/or the recorder may be marked so that chosen identifiers can be indicated on the surface of the recorder. The identifier (eg chardonnay or muscat) may be positioned on the recorder using non-permanent adhesive, magnetism, Velcro (RTM), inter-engaging parts or by placement on the recorder. The results of a tasting are recorded on the recorder using the identifiers under the relevant classification. The beverage tasted may be alcoholic eg wine, whisky, port, beer, or non-alcoholic eg coffee or tea.
Patent GB-2334449-A (GB)
Title: Vaginal speculum
Inventor: BATCHELOR KESTER JULIAN
IPC: A61B1/32
Filed: 1999-02-01
Abstract: A vaginal speculum has two hinged arms 1 and 2 forming jaws 10, 20 at one end, and handles 11, 21 at the opposite end. A locking bar 3 of a soft plastics material is pivotally mounted at one end on one of the handles 21, its other end projecting through an aperture 14 in the other handle 11. The aperture 14 has two portions 15 and 16 of different widths. One portion 16 is wider than the locking bar 3, so that it can slide freely through the aperture to enable the separation of the jaws 10, 20 to be adjusted. The other portion 15 is slightly narrower than the locking bar 3 so that it can be pushed into this portion at any separation of the jaws to lock the arms in position.