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Patent GB-2273368-A (GB)
Title: Camera tripod head rotatable about two perpendicular axes with handle
Inventor: CHEN CHIEN-SHU
IPC: F16M11/12
Filed: 1992-12-01
Abstract: A tripod head comprising (a) a plate (2, Fig. 1) connecting with a camera, (b) a camera platform (4, Fig. 1) for receiving (a), (c) two joints (8, 10, Fig. 1) linking said camera platform to a central post of a tripod, one of said joints enabling said camera platform to rotate about an axis perpendicular to an axis of the central post while the remaining of said joints enabling said camera platform to rotate about the axis of the central post and (d) a handle for rotating said camera platform, comprising a coupler 34 connecting with a neck 30 below said camera platform and a grip 36 pivotably connecting with said coupler. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274570-A (GB)
Title: Modular plant cover
Inventor: VIRDEN JONATHAN JOSEPH DES CAR
IPC: A01G13/04
Filed: 1993-01-30
Abstract: The cover has modules 1, 2, 3 which interlock to allow misalignment of the modules while an adequate seal for horticultural purposes is maintained. In the embodiment of Figures 1, 2, 3, there are lower modules 2, upper modules 3 and end modules 1 with interlocking as in Figure 3. The upper module 3 is easily removable. The embodiment of Figure 4, 5 has tunnel modules 8 provided with a channel edge 10, and end modules 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268922-A (GB)
Title: Containers with handles.
Inventor: JIANG MEEI-FWU
IPC: B65D23/10
Filed: 1993-02-18
Abstract: A container 1 and a handle 2 both of which are formed separately of plastics, are secureable together:   the handle 2, comprising a skirt 21, a plurality of protuberances 26 extending inwardly from the skirt, and a handgrip 22 extending outwardly from the skirt; and the container 1 comprising a neck having a guard ring 14, and the guard ring having a plurality of notches 17, notches being associated with a guide block 18 and a stopper 19 which extend downwardly from the guard ring.   During assembly, the handle is lowered around the container to allow the protuberances 26 on the skirt 21 to pass through the aligned notches 17 in the guard ring 14, and then the handle is turned about the container to allow the protuberances 26 to be retained in the spaces between the guide blocks 18 and the stoppers 19. Annular shoulders 16 and 27 (fig 5) may be provided, below the protuberances and guard ring, that abut as the handle is lowered. The skirt 21 may have a double wall, the handgrip 22 and shoulder (27 fig 5) formed on the outer wall, the protuberances on the inner. The guide blocks may have sloping cam surfaces and bevelled faces to aid handle removal. The container may be blow moulded and the handle injection moulded. The neck preferably includes a thread 13 above the guard ring for reception of a closure cap. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267304-A (GB)
Title: A track tamping machine.
Inventor: THEURER JOSEF
IPC: E01B27/17
Filed: 1993-05-06
Abstract: A tamping machine includes a machine frame (2) supported on on-track undercarriages and with tamping units (10) having tamping tools. The tamping tools are connected to a tool frame (15) for vertical adjustment by means of vertical guides (16). Each tool frame is mounted on a transverse guide (12) secured to a carrier frame (13) and is connected to its own displacement drive (18) for transverse displacement. The carrier frame (13) is itself mounted on a second transverse guide (14) for transverse adjustment with respect to the machine frame (2) by means of an adjustment drive (21). This allows tamping of areas of track lying outside the machine frame outline. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267268-A (GB)
Title: Document envelopes
Inventor: WILKINSON KEITH
IPC: B65D27/00
Filed: 1993-05-26
Abstract: An envelope having one or more removable data slips, all formed from paper or the like, may be formed from two sheets (10, 12) sealed together around three sides, one (12) projecting beyond the open mouth to provide a closure flap (14) having an adhesive strip. The removable data slips 20 are attached to the other side of the flap (14). The envelope may be used for documents to be sent by courier. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273164-A (GB)
Title: Weighing apparatus
Inventor: IMAI KENJI
IPC: G01L1/22
Filed: 1993-11-30
Abstract: Weighing apparatus comprises a load cell 1 and a signal processing circuit 3 for processing a load signal from the load cell to provide a weight signal indicative of the load. The load cell includes a strain inducing element (5, figure 2) capable of producing strains in proportion to the load imposed thereon, and a bridge circuit 4 having a pair of strain gauges 7 and 8 fixed on the strain inducing element and a plurality of resistors 10 to 12. A load signal is taken from a junction D between the strain gauges and reference voltage signals VCOM and XREF are taken from respective junctions C and E between the resistors 10 to 12. The load signal and the reference voltage signals are supplied to the signal processing circuit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274780-A (GB)
Title: Herbicidal composition with reduced phytotoxicity
Inventor: HIGASHIMURA MINORU
IPC: A01N25/32
Filed: 1994-01-20
Abstract: A herbicidal composition having a reduced phytotoxicity comprises at least one compound selected from 3-substituted phenylpyrazole derivatives represented by the general formula (I):   <IMAGE> (wherein R is a specified substituent such as an alkoxy group, R<1> is an alkyl group, R<2> is hydrogen or an alkyl or haloalkyl group, Y is O, S, SO, SO2, n is 0 or 1 and each of X<1> and X<2> is a halogen atom) and at least one specific anionic surfactant.
Patent GB-2287220-A (GB)
Title: Swatch with detachable portions
Inventor: REESE JANE HELEN
IPC: G09F5/04
Filed: 1994-02-16
Abstract: A swatch for colour design and matching, comprises a fabric or paper sample 3, bonded by means of an adhesive 2 to a release paper/carrier paper combination 1. The combination sheet 1 includes an information sheet 1a printed with colour and/or shade identification and other desired information, columns etc, and an adhesive layer 1b carrying a siliconised release sheet 1c. A portion of the swatch may be cut off, the release sheet removed, exposing the adhesive layer, and the shade sample adhered to any desired substrate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274388-A (GB)
Title: Brushes
Inventor: PARK YOUNG-SOO
IPC: A45D20/50
Filed: 1994-02-23
Abstract: A brush has a handle portion 70 and a bristle implantation portion 71 where the density of bristles is non-uniform. The brush may have a more dense area of bristles at b2 and a less dense area at b1 (figs 14, 15). The handle may have a plurality of through holes A. The head of the brush may be rotatable in the handle by means of a latched assembly (fig 12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280345-A (GB)
Title: Saddle-cloth
Inventor: ARNOLD SIDNEY ARTHUR
IPC: B68C1/12
Filed: 1993-02-12
Abstract: A saddle-cloth (1) for interposition between an animal's back and a saddle comprises a layer of foamed polyvinylchloride of a density of between 130 and 160 kg/m<3>. One side of the layer has a plate finished surface. When the saddle-cloth (1) is placed on a horse the plate finished surface is juxtaposed the horse's back and it remains in frictional engagement with the horse's back even when the horse warms up and begins to sweat. The other side of the mat retains good frictional contact with the saddle thus substantially preventing any slippage of the saddle on the horse's back. Typically, the mat is between 4 and 12 mm thick and is shaped and configured to conform generally to the lower surface of the saddle. Being made of PVC the saddle-cloth (1) is easy to keep clean. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292555-A (GB)
Title: A reusable envelope
Inventor: WALLEDGE ANGELA MARY
IPC: B65D27/06
Filed: 1994-08-24
Abstract: A reconfigurable envelope (1, 2, 3) has an open edge and a flap (3) foldable between a first position wherein the flap (3) lies within the envelope (1, 2, 3) and a second position wherein the flap (3) extends across the open edge to close the open edge, the flap (3) having thereon an address area which is concealed when the flap (3) is in the first position and is exposed when the flap (3) is in its second position, covering the address area on the front panel (1). A second flap (4) may be provided to seal the envelope when the first flap (3) is disposed within the envelope; this may be located on the front panel as shown or with the first flap (4) on the rear panel. Alternatively spots of adhesive (not shown) may be used to bond the top edge of the front panel (1) to the first flap (3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298258-A (GB)
Title: Worm and wheel reduction gear mechanism
Inventor: O'HARA JAMES BRIAN
IPC: F16H1/20
Filed: 1995-02-23
Abstract: A reduction gear mechanism comprises a first worm gear (1) , a first worm wheel (2) in meshing engagement with first worm gear (1), a second worm gear (3) coaxial and rotatable with first worm wheel (2), and a second worm wheel (4) in meshing engagement with second worm gear (3). Preferably the worm gears and worm wheels are moulded from synthetic plastics material.
Patent GB-2298231-A (GB)
Title: Child-proof safety catch for a door or drawer adjustable for correct positioning
Inventor: DE ROZARIEUX DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: E05B65/00
Filed: 1995-02-24
Abstract: A safety catch comprises catch and latch members 5,8 having cooperating oblique lips 7,9 interengageable after a door or drawer 2 has been partly opened in the direction of the arrow 3, sufficient for an adult to insert a finger to flex the latch member to disengage the lips. The latch member 8 has a footplate 10 which is slidably adjustable in its channel-shaped mounting 12, permitting it to be adjusted in position after it has been attached to the door or drawer. While sliding in the channel, detents (16, Fig 6) snap into and out of successive notches of two rows 14 of the footplate 10. Alternatively, the adjustibility is provided by either making the latch member 8 in two parts which snap-fit together in different positions, or by making the arm 11 adjustable with respect to the footplate 10.
Patent GB-2288361-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for the treatment of plastic materials
Inventor: MIDDLETON ASHLEY PAUL
IPC: B29B17/00
Filed: 1995-03-21
Abstract: Expanded or foamed plastic material, such as expanded polystyrene, is fed into a hopper (10) containing an auger (12) which carries blades for cutting the plastic material into pieces and for feeding it into a chamber (19) containing a vertically reciprocable piston (20A) and a horizontally reciprocable piston (21A). The two pistons (20A and 21A) operate sequentially to effect compression of the plastic material and to feed the compressed material into the entry end of a horizontal chute (22) whilst a hydraulically operated main ram, which (22A) is movable along chute (22) to effect additional compression of the plastic material and to displace it along chute (22) for discharge, is in its non-advanced position. During operation of ram 22A, operation of auger 12 is interrupted. The operation is controlled by a control mechanism contained within a box 26. If the material is wet, the temperature increase due to compression will generate steam which can be vented via vents on the head of ram 22A. The hopper may be inclined opposite to that in the embodiment of figures 1/2 in order to reduce the width of the apparatus (figure 5 not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299507-A (GB)
Title: Antiperspirant aerosol composition
Inventor: CLARK NORMAN
IPC: A61K/
Filed: 1995-04-03
Abstract: A packaged suspension antiperspirant aerosol composition suitable for topical application to the human skin, the composition comprising 10-30% by weight of an antiperspirant active material, 5-50% of a liquid emollient carrier, and less than 60% by weight of a propellant for expelling the composition from a container, the package being adapted to spray at an initial spray rate of no more than 0.5g/s, the composition additionally comprising 0.1-3% of a non-volatile liquid comprising a non volatile silicone or an oil soluble emulsifier.
Patent GB-2291957-A (GB)
Title: A control device for explosion-proof electrical equipment, and a security chamber or casing equipped with such a control device
Inventor: KEVASSAY GUY
IPC: H01H9/04
Filed: 1995-08-04
Abstract: A control device, to control electrical equipment (13) provided on the inner side of a wall (11) having a hole (15) therein, comprises two separate elements, namely a mechanical crosspiece (16) in an axial bore (18) of which a control shaft (19) is mounted for sliding movement, and a control head (20) which is directly connected to the mechanical crosspiece (16), the mechanical crosspiece (16) being capable of being connected in seal-tight manner to the wall (11) by simple clamping engagement therewith, and the control shaft (19) being itself mounted sealingly for sliding movement in the axial bore (18) of the mechanical crosspiece (16). The control device is particularly useful for equipping so-called "increased security" chambers or casings with thin walls. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295094-A (GB)
Title: Treatment apparatus
Inventor: FELDBERG IAN
IPC: A61N5/04
Filed: 1994-07-19
Abstract: A probe (1) is designed to propagate and radiate microwave electromagnetic energy in a controlled fashion. The probe (1) includes at least one waveguide (2) of cross-section which would not normally pass microwaves at the operational frequency. The waveguide (2) therefore includes dielectric material (5), such as alumina, in the form of a rod an exposed portion of which forms an antenna. The probe is preferably for use in endometrial ablation and therefore the reduced dimension of the waveguide can be made compatible with the narrow neck of the uterus. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2302908-A (GB)
Title: Fire protection for steelwork
Inventor: DISON JULIAN MARK
IPC: E04B1/94
Filed: 1996-06-26
Abstract: The fire protection of steelwork requires insulation material to be fitted around any exposed steelwork. Typical steelwork comprises I-section rolled steel members, but the flange thickness can vary considerably in thickness. The present invention aims to provide a single push-on clip which can be fitted to the most commonly used flange sizes providing a simple but effective means of attaching fire protection material to steelwork. Accordingly, the clip according to the present invention comprises a length of wire which is bent to form a first abutment (limbs 3, 5) disposed immediate the ends of the length of the wire and which is further provided with a pair of second abutments (limbs 15, 22; 13, 28) connected to the first abutment by respective connecting limb portions (9, 11). The first and second abutments are adapted to engage opposite sides of a side flange of the steelwork. Twisting and/or bending of the wire allows the spacing between the first and second abutments to be adjusted to suit a particular flange dimension. Each second abutment is disposed between the first abutment and a respective free end (24, 32) of said length of wire, and wherein the wire beyond said second abutments is returned by one or more bends (20, 29) to provide two free ends which extend in two substantially perpendicular directions. When the clip is fitted to steelwork at least one of the free ends will project from the steelwork and provide a mounting post on which fire protection material can be impaled. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2304004-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Exchangeless Universal Radiotelephone
Inventor: BOATENG JACOB KWAKU
IPC: H04B1/69
Filed: 1996-06-10
Abstract: This invention which is in the field of communication (telecommunication-transceiver) allows users to call each other by dialing the codes required and other user can be reached directly without the need for an exchange. This is achieved in two ways:  (1) A unit incorporates frequency synthesis whereby each unit is able to seize automatically a free channel or (frequency) by examining the warning codes on all the channels in use. (2) A unit incorporates a form of spread spectrum technique typically quantum spread spectrum based on Boateng Matrices and Functions, whereby each user is allotted a specific channel in the frequency spectrum, even though there maybe only one or few channels.
Patent GB-2304305-A (GB)
Title: Process and apparatus for producing hollow bodies having at least one branch
Inventor: SCHAEFER AUGUST WILHELM
IPC: B21D26/02
Filed: 1996-08-13
Abstract: A process for producing a hollow body provided with a transverse branch, in a forming tool 4 from a tubular metal section, which process uses an internal high pressure forming technique. The process provides for the crown 9 of the branch to be punched out by a platen 8 (which supports the branch during its formation), at an internal pressure which is higher than the maximum production internal pressure (Pi1max). The end face of the platen 8 at its head end is for this purpose of a larger dimension than the active supporting face and has a cutting edge 13 which peripherally surrounds the active supporting face, in the manner of a collar.
Patent GB-2318461-A (GB)
Title: Burglar deterrent
Inventor: CUMBERLAND RAYMOND
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 1996-10-18
Abstract: A burglar deterrent has means for varying the intensity of light emitted from a source 16 at irregular intervals to simulate the illumination provided by a television receiver. A random number generator 10 may be connected to a timing circuit 12 which remains in a given state for a period dependent on the output of generator 10, such period typically being in the range 1 to 15 seconds. At the end of each such period, an intensity control circuit 14 sets a new randomly selected intensity level depending on a signal from generator 10. The source 16 may give a blue light. Alternatively, colour and intensity may be changed at irregular intervals by use of a movable filter or by use of a plurality of different coloured bulbs. A timer may be provided so that the apparatus operates at predetermined times of day.
Patent GB-2313175-A (GB)
Title: A joystick controller
Inventor: ATWELL A K
IPC: G05G9/047
Filed: 1996-10-28
Abstract: A joystick controller comprises a pivoted lever 10, a main bush 22 on the lever 10 and co-operating with a cam surface 18, and a secondary bush 30 on the lever and spring biassed against an inclined surface 25 of the main bush 22 to bias the main bush against the cam surface. The secondary bush abuts a stop 20 when the lever is pivoted through a predetermined angle parallel to a major axis of displacement, such that further displacement in the same direction causes the secondary bush 30 to slide along the inclined surface 25 of the main bush 22 and displace along the lever 10 against the bias so that increased resistance to displacement is accordingly experienced. In an alternative embodiment, the main bush locks into a cradle 50 and the lever, main bush and cradle can then move together relative to the stop 20 about axis B-B.
Patent GB-2307982-A (GB)
Title: Fire simulators
Inventor: WALLACE ANDREW ALEXANDER
IPC: G09B9/00
Filed: 1996-12-06
Abstract: A nozzle assembly (1) is provided for simulating fires and in which fuel is fed through an axial nozzle (27) and air is fed through an inlet (35) to chamber (17) and into contact with the fuel via exit nozzles (37). The resulting burn allows fires to be accurately simulated, but without undesirable acrid gases being produced.
Patent GB-2310677-A (GB)
Title: Running liners on coiled tubing
Inventor: CORONADO MARTIN P
IPC: E21B33/127
Filed: 1997-01-10
Abstract: A method is disclosed which allows a liner 10 with one or more external casing packers 14, (16) to be run into a wellbore on coiled tubing 26 in a single trip. Preferably the liner 10 is supported by a running tool 30 at a position near its lower end and adjacent to the lowermost external casing packer 14. A packer setting tool 28 may be positioned on the coiled tubing in close proximity to the running tool 30 so that the combined overall length of running tool 30 and inflation tool 28 is short enough to fit into a standard lubricator 36. The liner 10 is then run to a desired depth within the wellbore and the setting tool 28 sets the lowermost packer 14. This packer 14 is then able to support the liner 10 within the wellbore thus allowing the running tool 30 to disconnect from the liner 10 and the setting tool 28 to move to and inflate any remaining packers (16).
Patent GB-2322605-A (GB)
Title: Steerable parachute canopy
Inventor: PARKER NIGEL STUART
IPC: B64D17/14
Filed: 1997-03-01
Abstract: A parachute canopy, made of impermeable material, is provided with a plurality of apertures 20, each covered by a mesh 21. Triangular panels overlie the apertures to define outlets 19, closable by means of lines operated by the parachutist. The outlets are appropriately grouped to enable air exiting therefrom to produce drive forces on the canopy, controllable by the parachutist for steering purposes.
Patent GB-2315099-A (GB)
Title: Rotary pump
Inventor: SOMMER MANFRED
IPC: F04D29/08
Filed: 1997-07-04
Abstract: The pump 20 has a rotor 80 rotatable by a drive in a pump duct 25. The rotor 80 has a pump element 90 with undulating boundary faces (96.1, 96.2, Fig 4) extending radially. The boundary faces are bounded cylindrically and run in a fitted manner in a cylindrical conveying region 27, their axially highest points running adjacent to the end faces 35 of the pump duct in a sealed manner. In addition, a sealing slide 31 is provided, which is displaceable parallel to the axis of rotation 76 and which seals off the pump duct 25 between the inlet (22, Fig 2) and the outlet (23), so that during rotation the slide 31 follows the undulating movement of the boundary faces (96.1, 96.2) of the pump element (90). In addition, sealing means seal off the media-conveying pump chambers from the housing (21, Fig 2). The rotor 80 is detachably connected to the drive shaft 180 by engaging faces on the drive side of the sealing means with respect to the conveying region 27. Clamping and connecting means (251.1, 251.2, Fig 10) may be used to connect the drive shaft 180 to the rotor shaft 81 of the rotor 80.
Patent GB-2317758-A (GB)
Title: Circuit for detecting incorrect operation of a flyback transformer
Inventor: YU KYUNG-HO
IPC: H04N3/20
Filed: 1997-09-01
Abstract: Flyback transformer 140 receives a horizontal drive signal 1201 and produces a high voltage output from a coil 142. A sensing coil 143 supplies a signal 1431 to sensing circuit 210 which also receives the drive signal 1201. A further circuit 230 assesses whether the transformer 140 is producing an output appropriate to the drive signal 1201, and if this is not the case, produces a signal 2301 which grounds the output 1201 of drive circuit 120 and also cuts off the power supply to the primary side of the transformer 140.
Patent GB-2328860-A (GB)
Title: Display device for books
Inventor: MOULDER JOHN DAVID
IPC: A47F7/14
Filed: 1997-09-03
Abstract: A display device for books comprises a framed box with closable doors. The interior is divided into compartments for individual books by a series of concertina-folded inner members (Figs 4,4a,4b) whose ends are received in recesses in the sides of the frame and cross struts (Figs 7,8) which are received in slots in these members and form sides of the compartments. Corner wedges die cut from and folded out from the inner members are glued to the cross members to retain the books.
Patent GB-2317408-A (GB)
Title: Pollution reduction
Inventor: MOORE DAVID
IPC: E04H6/42
Filed: 1997-09-10
Abstract: A method of reducing pollution includes providing a tray (10) containing a pad (11) of hydrophobic absorbent material and a grid (13) on top of the pad (11), placing the tray (10) at a location at which oil spillage is likely to occur, e.g. a garage forecourt, and renewing the pad (11) at regular intervals. The grid may be hinged to the tray or otherwise attached.