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Patent GB-2313385-A (GB)
Title: Gutter installation having weatherproofing lining
Inventor: MANTLE ROBERT DAVID
IPC: E04D13/064
Filed: 1996-05-25
Abstract: Method and assembly of parts for a roof gutter installation comprises mounting a sheet metal load bearing shell of channel section carrier formation 24 in a roof valley, which can be used for access during erection of the roof, thermal insulation boards 30, 32 and a weatherproofing lining 40 which is installed in the carrier formation 24 after all other work is complete to prevent damage to the lining 40. The lining comprises an impervious flexible membrane backed by rigid or semi-rigid sheets forming a hinged construction which can be folded longitudinally to facilitate installation. The lining 40 is not attached to the carrier formation 24 so that it is substantially free from stresses caused by expansion etc of the carrier formation 24, preventing damage to the lining 40 and maintaining its weatherproof properties.
Patent GB-2314063-A (GB)
Title: Packaging method and mechanism for like articles, such as nails
Inventor: BOOTHER ALAN
IPC: B65B15/00
Filed: 1996-06-12
Abstract: A packaging mechanism comprises at least one article feed 10 which delivers like articles such as nails to a packaging point, and at least two packaging strips 14, 16 which are interwoven between successive articles to bind the articles together into a bandoleer. The packaging strips may be cotton threads held on reels which reciprocate on linear slides. In the preferred embodiment there are two article feeds 10, 12 with vibratory bowls which deliver the articles in opposite orientations to a pair of pick up arms attached to an oscillating rotating member which transfers the articles onto the cotton threads, and is adjustable to accommodate articles of different sizes. The mechanism may further comprise a gluing station 18 to adhere the strips to the articles, and a coiling wheel (not shown) for winding up the bandoleer.
Patent GB-2302790-A (GB)
Title: A tractor to implement coupling
Inventor: NORTON HARRY WILLIAM
IPC: B62D49/06
Filed: 1996-06-28
Abstract: A tractor to implement coupling includes two main assemblies 3 for location one to each side of the tractor 8 and providing a four point coupling connection between an implement and the tractor. Upper and lower pairs of hooks 35, 27 engage with the implement. The lower hook is fixed, the upper hook is pivotally mounted at 32 and is raised and lowered by a conventional three point coupling lift mechanism.
Patent GB-2315606-A (GB)
Title: Motor/generator combination with mechanical power output
Inventor: AYRES JEFFREY IAN
IPC: H02K7/00
Filed: 1996-07-24
Abstract: A power supply unit comprises commutated motor t having a mechanics power output additionally drives a generator. The generator * small Greek nu * may combined in the unit and directly driven and/or may comprised additional coils a,e mounted on the stator or rotor of the motor Electromagnets or permanent magnets may be used in the rotor or stator assemblies.
Patent GB-2313975-A (GB)
Title: Optical scanning system with dual trace spinner
Inventor: STRAAYER RONALD J
IPC: H04N1/191
Filed: 1996-08-02
Abstract: The present invention encompasses a scanning optical system such as internal drum photoplotters that has a raster scanner 22 for advancing a circularly polarized optical beam across a substrate surface 14 in a first direction to form a scan line and for advancing the optical beam in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. There is a curved platen for receiving the substrate and an apparatus 81 for switching the optical beam polarization between first and second directions in response to polarization control signals . An encoder 28 generates signals indicative of the position of the optical beam along a current scan line. There is a controller 26 that receives the encoder signals and generates the advancement signals and the modulator control signals. The controller further provides the optical beam polarization switching signals in dependence on the encoder signals such that the optical beam polarization is switched after the completion of the current scan line. The system is characterized by a spinner 34 which uses the polarization switching to generate two scan lines per spinner rotation. In an alternative embodiment two beams of opposite sense circular polarizations are simultaneously scanned ( Fig 17).
Patent GB-2317592-A (GB)
Title: Steerable plaything
Inventor: KNIGHT THOMAS SAMUEL
IPC: A63H17/26
Filed: 1996-09-07
Abstract: A steerable plaything comprises a first part (11 figure 1) having ground engaging means, such as wheels 17 or rollers, and a second part (12 figure 1) extending away from the first part, steering means being provided to change the direction of the ground engaging means relative to the first part. The two parts may be elongate, the second longer than the first, they may also be pivotally connected. The steering means may comprise a manually engagable part, such as a steering wheel 16 or handlebars, on the second part connected to the ground engaging means, eg by an elongate rod 20. Attachment means for a trailer or cart may be provided (26 figure 1). A battery operated siren may be provided within the plaything.
Patent GB-2305118-A (GB)
Title: Device for drying footwear
Inventor: STANTON GLEN
IPC: A47L23/20
Filed: 1996-09-13
Abstract: A modular device for drying footwear comprises two hooks 2 having depending portions 8 and 9 which are interconnected by two crossbars 3 and 10. Secured to the crossbar 3 are offset portions 4 and 5 each having upstanding portions 6 and 7. The crossbar 10 supports a driptray 11 and improves the stability of the device. In use, the device is mounted on a radiator by means of its hooks and boots or shoes are hung toes uppermost on portions 6 and 7 to dry without contacting the radiator. Alternatively, one hook may have a single depending and an upstanding portion so that two devices are required for a pair of shoes or one hook may carry two depending portions and two upstanding portions so that the device can carry a pair of shoes.
Patent GB-2304610-A (GB)
Title: Preperforated coiled tubing
Inventor: MARTIN JOHN R
IPC: B21C37/28
Filed: 1995-06-23
Abstract: Preperforated tubing is produced by forming a perforation (20) in flat strip (10) of raw material, forming a hollow, cylindrical tube from the flat strip (10), and placing a removable plug (16) into the perforation (20), so as to form a fluid-tight-seal. A sealing element (18) may be placed into the perforation (20). The perforation (20) may comprise a hole, into which first (22) and second (24) countersinks may be formed. The sealing element (18) may be placed into the firs
Patent GB-2309924-A (GB)
Title: Composite component
Inventor: SCHMITT THEODORE NICOLAS
IPC: C04B37/02
Filed: 1997-02-03
Abstract: A composite component comprises at least one non-metallic 1 and at least one further, metallic or non-metallic element 2, which elements 1, 2 are joined to one another by means of a joining material 3, the joining material 3 being introduced between the elements 1, 2 by means of a casting process, such as for example pressure die casting or infiltration The joining material may be Al, Cu, Zn, Mg, Ag, Au, Si, Fe, Ti, Ge, or Sn; the non-metallic element may be Al 2 C 3 , AlN, silicides, SiC, ceramics, diamond or graphite; and the metallic component may be Al, Cu, Fe, Ni, Ag, Mo, W, Co or Nb. At least one body which is formed from the joining material may be cast onto the composite article. The non-metallic element may be porous. In one embodiment a non-porous non-metallic element is placed on a porous non-metallic element prior to assembly. The composite component may take the form of a heating element where a heat-conducting metal or NTC- or PTC- ceramic is used as the joining material. In a further embodiment an electrical connection contact produced by the process and is arranged on a ceramic component has been burnt tight and serves as a circuit carrier. The contact has a metallic core which is placed on the ceramic component and the joining material is then cast around the ceramic component and the metal core.
Patent GB-2313794-A (GB)
Title: Use of a Pt/zeolite catalyst material
Inventor: STENGEL THOMAS
IPC: H01M8/0662
Filed: 1997-02-07
Abstract: A process for preparing a Pt/zeolite catalyst material and also to the use of such a catalyst material for the catalytic removal of CO from an H 2 -rich outlet gas mixture from a methanol reforming reactor by means of selective CO oxidation with high and prolonged catalyst activity. The catalyst material is prepared by dissolving Pt(NH 3 ) 4 C1 2 * small Greek psi *H 2 O in distilled water, preparing a suspension by addition of a zeolite material, stirring the suspension and subsequently filtering it, washing it free of chloride and drying it, gradual heating of the dried, pulverulent material to a temperature of about 400{C in an atmosphere of N 2 , reducing the heated material by addition of activating gas for about 4 hours at about 400{C and cooling the reduced material in an atmosphere of N 2 . This material can be used.
Patent GB-2313556-A (GB)
Title: Game display board
Inventor: KILPATRICK THOMAS CLINTON
IPC: A63F9/18
Filed: 1997-05-14
Abstract: A playing board apparatus comprises an array of windows and a plurality of playing pieces, each playing piece carrying the indicium identifying a task to be carried out correctly and a plurality of indicia each corresponding to the indicium of a game participant. In use of the apparatus, the game players perform an act of skill, for example throwing a dart into a nominated bed or correctly answering a trivia question and the successful completion of the task is rewarded by the change of an indicium on the game piece to bear the indicium of the successful player. Points can be scored by the accumulation of indicia into patterns. The indicia can be mounted on rotatable blocks or removable tiles.
Patent GB-2314795-A (GB)
Title: Cooling arrangement for an electric hand machine tool
Inventor: FRAUHAMMER KARL
IPC: B23B45/16
Filed: 1997-06-18
Abstract: An electric hand machine tool has a rotating and/or striking tool which is clamped in a tool holder (11) projecting from the machine housing (10). For improved cooling of the tool holder, a release sleeve (24), used for release of the tool (12), overlaps the front end of the machine housing (10) while leaving an annular gap (35). Furthermore, axial air passage slots (33) are disposed in the front end portion (211) of an impact mechanism housing (21) disposed in the machine housing (10) so that the air (37) delivered by a fan (19) of the electric motor (15) may flow into the area (34) of the tool holder (11) enclosed by the release sleeve (24) and flow off through the annular gap (35), thereby removing heat from the tool holder (11).
Patent GB-2316037-A (GB)
Title: Ink cartridge having ink chambers of different volumes
Inventor: SHIMADA KAZUMICHI
IPC: B41J2/205
Filed: 1997-08-01
Abstract: An ink cartridge 70 includes colour ink chambers 102a-e partitioned by walls 103 wherein the volume of chamber 102a is larger than the other chambers. Cylindrical ink supply ports 110 a-e having rubber seals 116 protrude from the bottom of the cartridge while being spaced at fixed intervals. Yellow ink is contained in chamber 102a and two types of high and low density colour inks of magenta and cyan are contained in the other chambers. Additionally, a printer is disclosed for printing two kinds of colour inks of different densities by a distribution of dots using a half-tone process which forms images free from graininess.
Patent GB-2317494-A (GB)
Title: Dry etching
Inventor: SHOJI HIDEYUKI
IPC: H01L21/3065
Filed: 1997-09-08
Abstract: In the dry etching of an article 1, e.g. a silicon nitride layer on a semiconductor substrate, in which the article is placed in the space 14 between two electrodes 3,4 and a reactive gas such as CF 4 is fed into the space through holes 5a in a plate 5 attached to one of the electrodes, a plasma being generated in the space e.g. by an hf source 8, none of the components which bound the space 14 are made of, or contain, aluminium. Contamination is therefore avoided. The plate 5 can be made of silicon, an annular member 15 surrounding the article 1 can be made of the same material as the article, e.g. silicon, and an annular member 6 surrounding the plate 5 can be made of an organic material e.g. polyimide. The electrode temperature may be regulated to 30-50{ C, and an optical end point controller may be provided to determine when etching should cease.
Patent GB-2317157-A (GB)
Title: Gripper mechanism using electrorheological fluid
Inventor: GRIEVE ROBERT JAMES
IPC: B25J9/12
Filed: 1997-09-12
Abstract: A gripper mechanism comprises a deformable wall 4 preferably mounted between two supports 2,3, attached to a base 1 the supports being either pivotally mounted (5, 6, Fig 4) or flexible. An electrorheological fluid is located either within the deformable wall, preferably in a chamber formed by the wall, or situated adjacent to it. Through application of an electrical field across the electrorheological fluid by appropriate means, the electrorheological fluid is solidified and, hence, the deformable wall becomes rigid. In use, an item to be gripped is enveloped by the deformable wall and then the electrical field is applied. This causes the item to be gripped so it can be moved until it is required to be released. Removal of the electric field causes the electrorheological fluid to revert to a liquid state and the deformable wall loses its rigidity releasing the grip on the item. Further embodiments include coupling a plurality of such grippers together to give a more flexible gripping device or mounting two gripping mechanisms back to back to form an arm with a gripping element at each end.
Patent GB-2318934-A (GB)
Title: Contactor arrangement for power generation system
Inventor: GODFREY DAVID
IPC: H02H11/00
Filed: 1997-10-23
Abstract: An electrical power supply system in an aircraft has generators VFG1-4 and active contactors C2-C5 and C7-C9. Each contactor has a circuit for sensing the voltage on both sides of its contact, and inhibiting closure of the contact if both voltages exceed a threshold level. Parallel connection of any two operational generators is thus prevented.
Patent GB-2330588-A (GB)
Title: Multipurpose cleaning agent
Inventor: LIN CHENG WEN
IPC: C11D1/52
Filed: 1997-10-24
Abstract: A multipurpose cleaning agent contains sodium alkyl sulfate, fatty acid coconut diethanolamide, citric acid, ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid, sodium citrate, sodium polyoxyethylene alkyl ether sulfate, sodium carboxy methyl cellulose, sodium percarbonate, sodium tripoly phosphate, low density sodium carbonate and mirabilite (sodium sulphate), which is practical for cleaning the face, the hair, the body, fruits, vegetables, and any of a variety of household items. The composition may also include enzymes, for use in washing laundry.
Patent GB-2331406-A (GB)
Title: Multi-purpose series connectable adapters
Inventor: LEE CHIU-SHAN
IPC: H01R25/00
Filed: 1997-11-14
Abstract: An electrical adapter having a face panel with different blade and grounding prong insertion holes for receiving different electrical plugs, a track at its back side adapted to receive one of a set of plug members, a plug unit and a socket unit arranged at two opposite lateral sides so that a plurality of electrical adapters can be connected in series by plugging the plug unit of one electrical adapter into the socket unit of another, and an electrical circuit consisting of a voltage regulator, a voltmeter, a voltage stabilizer, a power switch and a surge absorber.
Patent GB-2315961-A (GB)
Title: Method for assigning communication resources in a communication system
Inventor: STEINBRENNER KURT
IPC: H04J4/00
Filed: 1997-03-12
Abstract: A method for assigning communication resources includes assigning communication resources (216, 218, 220) in the nature of bandwidth according to various selection schemes based upon the type of communication service being provided, and based upon the nature of the service area (128, 130) and subscriber premises (132, 134).
Patent GB-2334584-A (GB)
Title: Valve cap tyre pressure indicator
Inventor: ROBINSON JOHN RUSSELL
IPC: B60C23/04
Filed: 1997-11-29
Abstract: A valve cap tyre pressure indicator for a pneumatic tyre valve, the indicator comprising a pressure chamber 9, a manually operable actuator 7 arranged to permit a momentary opening of the tyre valve effective to cause a pressure increase in the chamber 9, an over pressure release valve 14 connected to the chamber, the valve (14) being normally closed but being arranged to open when a predetermined air pressure value is exceeded, and indication means 19 arranged to emit an audible signal when the release valve opens. This gives an indicator of simple construction that provides an audible signal output rather than requiring a visual inspection. Other embodiments are disclosed.
Patent GB-2320216-A (GB)
Title: A flanged product,method of pressing a blank into same , and a reinforced planar blank for use in the method
Inventor: SAKURAI HIROSHI
IPC: B21D22/20
Filed: 1997-12-16
Abstract: A method of pressing a planar blank into a flanged product having at least one reduced thickness wall portion, comprises the steps of preforming at least two weld beads 12 in the blank which extend over the respective reduced thickness wall portion of the product along metal flow of the reduced thickness wall portion and terminate before the periphery of the blank, placing the blank with the weld beads on a die opposed to a punch, in a predetermined position, pressing a blank holder against the blank placed on the die to clamp the periphery of the blank, and moving the punch into the cavity of the die to draw the blank along the surface of the punch and form a flange along the periphery of the blank, while keeping the blank clamped at the periphery.
Patent GB-2325244-A (GB)
Title: A method of influencing the stress distribution in metal strips or slabs
Inventor: NOE ROLF
IPC: B21B3/00
Filed: 1998-02-25
Abstract: A method and an apparatus are described for influencing the stress distribution in metal strips (1) or slabs comprising non-ferromagnetic material e.g. non-ferrous metal, during their passage through strip treatment installations. In this respect, at least one linear motor (3) comprising a stator (4) and armature (1) is provided in each of one or more installation sections (2), wherein the stator (4) is aligned in the transverse and/or longitudinal direction with respect to the direction of passage (L) of the metal strip (1) or of the metal slabs forming the armature (1). The strip stress in the longitudinal and/or transverse direction in the installation section (2) can be increased or reduced without contact by means of the power supplied to the stator (4) and/or by means of the direction of current flow.
Patent GB-2323358-A (GB)
Title: Hydroxyphenoxyalkylene - Piperazines
Inventor: SATOH TOSHIO
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 1998-03-18
Abstract: An antiallergic agent having leucotriene production inhibiting action and antihistaminic action, which can be orally administered is provided; the antiallergic agent comprises a hydroquinone derivative of general formula (wherein n represents an integer of 2 - 10).
Patent GB-2336102-A (GB)
Title: Display shelf assembly
Inventor: CHANG BILL
IPC: A47B87/02
Filed: 1998-04-08
Abstract: A shelving assembly comprises a set of vertical shelf support rods 13 having an upper inner thread 131 and a lower external thread 132 whereby they can be screwed together through holes 141 in boards 14 to form the assembly. The rods and boards are of plastic and are supplied in variable sizes. The uppermost and lowermost rods bear suitably threaded caps 15 and feet 16. The feet may bear castors.
Patent GB-2325460-A (GB)
Title: Container which forms supporting element for a multipack.
Inventor: BADIELLA ALFONSO CONESA
IPC: B65D77/24
Filed: 1998-05-18
Abstract: A container 10 for promotional gifts is provided for use with a four package 26 multipack. The container has a cross like shape, each arm of the cross being rounded. Each package is situated in a concavity 20 formed between adjacent arms 22 of the cross. The container may be closed by a cover 24 made of a laminar metallic material.
Patent GB-2325153-A (GB)
Title: Chairs
Inventor: COBB ADRIAN FRANCIS
IPC: A47C7/46
Filed: 1998-05-15
Abstract: An article of furniture 1 comprising a seat 3 and a back 5, the back 5 having one or more pressure relieving formations 9 provided therein so that a user's back is supported, in use, without pressure being applied to the one or more locations of the user's back corresponding to said one or more formations 9; such locations are e.g. the sacrum and coccyx. The chair is e.g. heart-shaped.
Patent GB-2325470-A (GB)
Title: Fibre-reactive bisazo compounds based on (6/7,6'/7')-(imino or carbonyldiimino) bis[2-azo-1-hydroxy-naphthalene-3-sulphonic acid]
Inventor: TOISHI KOUJI
IPC: C09B62/01
Filed: 1998-05-21
Abstract: Bisazo compounds of formula (1): [wherein m and n represent 0 or 1; W is -NH- or -NHCONH-; and D<SP>1</SP> and D<SP>2</SP> represent a group of formula (2a), (2b), (2c) or (2d) where * indicates a bond to the azo group; Z<SP>1</SP> and Z<SP>2</SP> independently represent an optionally substituted alkylcarbonyl group, an optionally substituted phenylcarbonyl group, a group of formula (4a) or a group of formula (4b): (in which both X<SP>1</SP> and X<SP>2</SP> represent chloro, or X<SP>1</SP> represents fluoro, chloro, optionally substituted pyridinio or a group of formula (5a): while X<SP>2</SP> represents a group of formula (5b), (5c), (5d) or (5e): X<SP>3</SP> represents fluoro or chloro, and X<SP>4</SP> represents chloro, hydrogen, methyl or cyano); Y, Y<SP>1</SP> and Y<SP>2</SP> independently represent -CH=CH 2  or -CH 2 CH 2 L (in which L represents a group eliminatable by the action of an alkali); and the other substituents are as defined in claim 1; provided that at least one of D<SP>1</SP> and D<SP>2</SP> represents a group of formula (2b), (2c) or (2d); and provided that when D<SP>1</SP> and D<SP>2</SP> represent a group of formula (2b) or (2c), Z<SP>1</SP> and Z<SP>2</SP> represent a group of formula (4a) or (4b); or a salt thereof] are useful as a reactive dye for dyeing or printing a fiber material in an orange to scarlet or red color.
Patent GB-2338194-A (GB)
Title: Wall wiper for mass transfer towers
Inventor: SIMPSON PAUL
IPC: B01D3/32
Filed: 1998-06-08
Abstract: The wiper has a cylindrical body (2) with a spacer ring that inhibits deformation of the wiper when under compressive forces, and conventional flaps (3) which are inclined upwardly and outwardly, wherein the ends of the flaps (3) remote from the body (2) are generally in contact with the wall of a mass transfer vessel, e.g. a packed tower, following insertion of the packing into the tower. Typically, the spacer ring is formed around the body member 2 by incising a plurality of parallel spaced cuts 5 in the axial direction then deforming the portions 4 between cuts 5 radially outwards. Wipers minimise the amount of liquid running down the walls of a tower and avoiding contact with packing.
Patent GB-2335365-A (GB)
Title: Target game
Inventor: KIGOZI FRANK
IPC: A63B59/60
Filed: 1998-08-26
Abstract: Target game apparatus comprises a field with target markings indicating starting points and a finish point, a ball and one or more hand-held striking implements whose striking portion can be circular or rectangular in cross-section.