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Patent GB-2254828-A (GB)
Title: A lockable ring binder mechanism
Inventor: SPARKES ANTHONY HARRY
IPC: B42F13/26
Filed: 1991-04-15
Abstract: A ring binder locking mechanism has a pair of toggle blades (12) abutting edge to edge with one another within an elongate spring housing (10). A booster trigger (16) is mounted at each end of the housing for locking the blades (12) and their half rings (14) in a closed position. The trigger is of one-piece metal construction and includes a pair of co-planar locking arms (32) engagable with the blades (12) to lock them with the had rings closed. The trigger is movable in the blades closed position, with an over-centre action between a locked and an unlocked position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255059-A (GB)
Title: Luggage rack
Inventor: WAITE RAYMOND ERNEST
IPC: B60R9/06
Filed: 1991-06-14
Abstract: A luggage rack is adapted to be located by simple positioning over the upper pan of a vertically mounted spare wheel W on the roar door D of a motor vehicle. it comprises a frame 10 which engages surfaces of the wheel and a shelf 12 extending rearwardly therefrom. The shelf may be hingedly connected for stowage vertically against the face of the wheel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247736-A (GB)
Title: Steam turbine control valve
Inventor: COCKSEDGE ROBERT
IPC: F01D17/14
Filed: 1991-07-22
Abstract: A steam turbine control valve has a spindle (9) carrying a valve head (8) and passing through one end (A) of the valve housing (1) to an external actuator (not shown). The housing (1) has an inlet (2) and an outlet (3) disposed radially of the spindle (9). The valve internal components further comprise a valve seat (7), an inlet control sleeve (12) and a strainer sleeve (13). A removable cover (6) closes an opening (5) in the valve housing (1) disposed axially of the spindle (9) at the end (B) of the housing opposite the actuator end (A). All the valve internal components may be removed through the opening (5) after disconnecting the spindle (9) from the actuator without the need to remove the actuator and its supporting arrangement. Radial projections (14) on the strainer sleeve (13) engage radial projections (15, 16) in the housing (1) to form a bayonet type fitting which holds the strainer sleeve (13), control sleeve (12) and valve seat (7) to the seat location (4) in the housing (1). Inlet holes (12B, 12C) in the control sleeve (12) are designed to promote both long seat life and quietness of the valve. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251348-A (GB)
Title: Programmed level gate driver for switching power supply
Inventor: KAYSER KENNETH W
IPC: H03K17/687
Filed: 1991-07-24
Abstract: A programmable gate drive for a switching power supply incorporating first and second transistors connected in series between a positive voltage source and a reference voltage, means for connecting a point intermediate the first and second transistors to a gate of a power FET for serving to regulate the voltage supplied at an output of the switching power supply, and means for driving bases of each of the first and second transistors with signals so as to turn on and turn off the power FET at predetermined times during plural cycles of operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247982-A (GB)
Title: Mineral insulated electric cables
Inventor: HUGHES BRIAN PETER
IPC: H01B7/16
Filed: 1991-09-10
Abstract: In a mineral insulated electric cable comprising three or more electric conductors at least two of the conductors have a transverse cross-sectional shape bounded by a curved line and at least one straight line. The conductors 1 are so disposed that the curved lines lie on an imaginary circle which is concentric with the sheath 9 and which is common to the conductors. Sector and segment shaped conductors in concentric layers are also disclosed (figures 2 to 4). The overall diameter, and hence the cost, of the cable is substantially less than the overall diameters and cost of comparable cables having conductors of the same cross-sectional area hitherto proposed and used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262268-A (GB)
Title: Method of clothing manufacture.
Inventor: DOYLE RONALD
IPC: A41H43/02
Filed: 1991-12-11
Abstract: In an improved method of clothing manufacture, cloth sheets are cut to a desired pattern and pattern pieces (28) are delivered around a production line having a number of work stations (29) where they are sewn together to make a garment. The pattern pieces are delivered around the work stations (29) on a conveyor comprising either baskets or chains (51) suspended from and slidable along an endless rail (50). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251882-A (GB)
Title: Pane defining member for sealed glazing unit
Inventor: ROSE JOHN EDWARD
IPC: E06B3/66
Filed: 1991-12-23
Abstract: A sealed glazing unit comprising a frame 20 defined by sealing bars 22 which are sandwiched between two sheets of glazing material. Pane defining member 24, 28 extend respectively vertically and horizontally within the frame 20 between the sheets of glazing material thereby giving the impression that the unit comprises a plurality of smaller panes 28. The pane defining means are thinner in a direction perpendicular to the panes 28 than the sealing bars so as to allow a flow of air either side of the members 24, 26. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252262-A (GB)
Title: Structure for preventing current from leaking out of devices for electrostatic spray coating
Inventor: ISHIBASHI ICHIROU
IPC: B05B5/16
Filed: 1992-01-15
Abstract: A structure for preventing current from leaking out of devices such as a valve, an intermediate reservoir, 50, which are employed in an electrostatic spray coating apparatus for applying a desired voltage to electrically conductive paint so as to electrostatically spray-coat a work therewith. The current-leakage prevention structure basically comprises any one of the devices each made of an electrically-conductive material, a container 72 made of an insulating material, which accommodates the device therein and has a paint passage defined therein capable of communicating with the device, and a cover 74 for externally covering the container. A creepage distance defined by the container and the cover is set to reach a desired creepage length or more capable of preventing current leakage. It is therefore possible to reliably prevent current from leaking even when a high voltage is applied to the devices. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263621-A (GB)
Title: Bite protector
Inventor: BUCHANAN DOUGLAS BOYD
IPC: A41D31/00
Filed: 1992-01-30
Abstract: A bite protector assembly comprises articles 1, 2, Figs 1 and 4, arranged in partially overlapping manner over the hand and arm of the wearer. The article 1 includes overlapping plates, e.g. of metal, to deter the dog (or other animal) from biting through and damaging the wearer's hand or wrist. The article 2, which is attractive to the dog (or other animal) so that the dog is encouraged to bite the forearm region and hang on, comprises a metal tube 16, Fig 5, provided with a biteable region formed by padding 17, e.g. hard foam rubber, in a rip resistant cover 18. By attracting the dog to a particular area the wearer gains control of the dog. A bite protector for the lower leg is also described (Fig 7). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253796-A (GB)
Title: A frame for a swing
Inventor: HUMPHREYS TERENCE
IPC: A63G9/12
Filed: 1992-02-20
Abstract: The frame includes a joint between the legs 14, 16 and top tube 18 of a swing. The ends of the legs 14, 16 are deformed to a generally semi-circular shape so as to be an easy fit in the tubular top bar 18, and are wedged apart and axially fixed in the top tube by a bolt and nut 32 passing through the top bar and between the deformed ends. The same bolt is also used to suspend the swing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255749-A (GB)
Title: Plastic ring binder
Inventor: HIGHTOWER GREG ALAN
IPC: B42F13/28
Filed: 1992-05-18
Abstract: A plastic, integrally-moulded, ring binder for perforated sheets comprises a living hinge 102 with extensions 104, 106 and respective semi-circular ribs 108, 110. In the closed position (Fig. 2) the ribs overlap and extend through the sheet perforations 132. The open position (Fig. 3) of the binder is obtained by pulling the ribs apart or by pulling the sheet corners in opposite directions. The hinge and extensions (502-506, Fig. 5) may form part of a cover. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256375-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust gas cleaner and method of cleaning exhaust gas
Inventor: MURAMATSU GYO
IPC: B01J23/78
Filed: 1992-05-29
Abstract: An exhaust gas containing nitrogen oxides and particulate matter is cleaned by using an exhaust gas cleaner including a heat-resistant, porous filter; a porous ceramic powder layer formed on the filter; and a catalyst supported by the ceramic powder layer, the catalyst consisting essentially of (a) at least one of alkali metal elements, (b) cobalt and/or manganese, (c) vanadium, and (d) at least one of rare earth elements, whereby the nitrogen oxides are reduced by the particulate matter in the exhaust gas serving as a reducing agent.
Patent GB-2258762-A (GB)
Title: Antenna assembly
Inventor: ASHDOWN MICHAEL BRIAN
IPC: H01Q1/08
Filed: 1992-06-09
Abstract: In an antenna assembly comprising an antenna support and an antenna retractably mounted on the support, the antenna is in the form of a tape 7, the support defines a passageway 6 in which the tape is slidably received, and a contact 9, Fig 5, for making a connection to the antenna, is provided in the passageway. The tape, or the passageway (6a, Fig 3), or both are shaped so as to impose a bend transversely across the tape at least in the region of the contact such that the convex side of the tape confronts the contact and rigidity is imparted to the tape when extended from the passageway. The tape may also have a bent or corrugated cross-section (Figs. 2 and 4). An adapter (13, Fig 9) is disclosed for enabling an external antenna to be connected in the place of the existing antenna 7. The adapter is slidably located in the passageway 6 which may be part of an integral moulding of a radio telephone case Fig. 15. The existing antenna 7 can be slid out and thereby disconnected from the radio internal existing antenna which is switched out when the when the adapter is fitted. Alternatively, the radio has an adapter makes an external antenna connection e.g. by means of contacts (15, 16, Figs 10-12) mounted in the adapter and in the passageway. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267916-A (GB)
Title: Privacy module
Inventor: GREEN JOHN PETER
IPC: E04H1/14
Filed: 1992-06-12
Abstract: A privacy module 1 is provided which is substantially egg-shaped and large enough to enclose at least one person. The wall 2 of the module 1 has an opening 3 to allow access to and from the module, and a seat 8 is provided inside the module 1, preferably integral with the module wall 2. The module 1 is preferably sound insulated and can be provided with a wide range of facilities such as telephone, television, video, computer, or lighting. The module 1 is adapted to provide a degree of privacy for a person when inside the module. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268801-A (GB)
Title: A.T.R.Cement slurry hydration monitoring system
Inventor: JONES TIMOTHY GARETH JOHN
IPC: G01N21/55
Filed: 1992-07-18
Abstract: A method of monitoring the chemical behaviour of a hydrating cement slurry comprising subjecting a sample of the slurry to attenuated total reflectance (ATR) spectroscopy for a period of time and monitoring the development of the spectrum obtained and relating the development of the spectrum to the hydration process. The system may include a sealed ATR cell with a removable liner, an ATR flow cell or a remote ATR cell. The system can monitor cement slurries at various temperatures and pressures. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261690-A (GB)
Title: Door security
Inventor: HOGGER PETER GLEN
IPC: E06B5/11
Filed: 1992-11-19
Abstract: Security of a door 1 is enhanced by fitting a U-shape channel section 3 of steel to its shutting edge 2 throughout the full door-height, and clamping the limbs 6, 7 of the section 3 together by bolts 8 with the margin of the shutting edge 2 sandwiched between. Rods 9, 10 actuated by a crank mechanism 11 slide upwards and downwards respectively within tubes 12, 13 for fastening the door 1, and are locked by the bolt 18 of a dead lock 17 shot into a slot 19 in the rod 9. The limbs 6, 7 of the channel section 3 are of different lengths, and the tubes 12, 13, the crank mechanism 11 and the dead lock 17 are all mounted on the longer limb 7 on the inside of the door 1. The shorter limb 6 overlaps the edge of a steel facing sheet 5 on the outside of the door 1. As an alternative (Figure 3), two channel sections 23, 24 are provided at the top and bottom respectively, of the door 21 with portions bridging the top and bottom door-edges 27, 28. Bushes 29 for restraining and guiding the boltwork 30, 31 are mounted on the channel sections 23, 24. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273956-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine with variable valve lift.
Inventor: STEWART PETER DAVID
IPC: F01L13/00
Filed: 1993-01-05
Abstract: The pedestals 1 supporting the rocker shafts 7 are movable by rotation of the shaft 3 in dependence on engine speed to vary the lift and timing of the inlet and exhaust valves. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264626-A (GB)
Title: Waterproof footwear
Inventor: BASTIANELLI PETER DUNCAN
IPC: A43B7/12
Filed: 1993-02-22
Abstract: An item of footwear which is impermeable to liquid water but is water-vapour-permeable comprises;   - an inner lining comprising an upper portion (4) and a midsole (12); the upper portion being formed of a laminate comprising an inner lining material (10) and an outer water-impermeable water-vapour-permeable layer (8); and the midsole being formed of an inner midsole board (9) laminated to an outer water-impermeable water-vapour-permeable layer (8); - the upper portion having an entrance for a foot and a lower lasting margin (16), the lasting margin being folded around the periphery of the midsole so as to overlap the midsole periphery and being attached thereto so as to form a sealed seam.   Usually the seam is sealed by adhering seam sealing tape over the seam. The water-impermeable water-vapour- permeable material may be expanded porous polytetrafluoroethylene. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275865-A (GB)
Title: Backpack
Inventor: HOWELL ANDREW RHYS
IPC: A45F3/08
Filed: 1993-03-11
Abstract: A backpack comprises a support frame 3, 4 arranged to demountably carry a number of carrier packs (21, each) provided with mounting formations 20 arranged to be engageable with complementary mounting formations 19 provided on the support frame to secure the respective carrier pack to the support frame. The mounting 9 formations on the support frame are arranged such that the carrier packs may be mounted in alternative 12 configurations on the frame. Typically, the mounting formations are of plastics material and arranged to be complementarily engageable in a "snap-fit" manner. The support frame may include telescoping members to permit its height to be adjusted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269542-A (GB)
Title: Pictorial competition entry apparatus
Inventor: CONSTANTINE WILLIAM
IPC: A63F3/06
Filed: 1993-08-10
Abstract: "Spot-the-ball" type pictorial competition entries may be made by providing a sheet (10, 32) on which one or more crosses or the like are displayed, the crosses being applied to a pictorial entry coupon (20) in the position selected by the entrant. The crosses may be in the form of transferable markings on the sheet or the sheet itself, bearing the crosses, may be adhesively secured to the coupon by the entrant. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272761-A (GB)
Title: Calcification detection circuit for drip coffeemakers
Inventor: VANCHA JOHN
IPC: A47J31/58
Filed: 1993-09-08
Abstract: A photoelectric system is disclosed for determining and indicating calcification in a clear water-conduit of a coffeemaker. An infrared transmitting circuit comprising an LED 34 and a first unijunction oscillator circuit 24 emits an infrared pulse through the clear conduit. As long as calcification has not formed on the conduit to block the infrared pulse, a phototransistor 38 of an infrared receiving circuit receives the infrared pulse. The receiving circuit comprises a second unijunction oscillator circuit 42 operable at approximately half the frequency of the first oscillator circuit 24. Normally capacitor 46 will not charge sufficiently to trigger transistor 48, but when calcification has formed in the clear conduit enough to block the emitted infrared pulse, oscillator 42 is allowed to operate, causing an indicator LED 51 to flash, thus providing a visual indication to a user that the conduit needs cleaning. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282966-A (GB)
Title: Compositions with antidecrepit action
Inventor: JIANG WEI
IPC: A61K36/8968
Filed: 1993-10-25
Abstract: Compositions with anti-decrepit action contain the alcohol extracts of Male bombycid, Cornu cervi pantotrichum, Genitals of an ass, Radix ginseng, Herba epimedii and Radix achyranthes bidentatae. Composition has therapeutic action on the prostate gland, and activity against presbyopia and other symptoms of "deficiency of Yang (vitality)" caused by decreptitude.
Patent GB-2276460-A (GB)
Title: Heated solid electrolyte oxygen sensor probe
Inventor: GOULD ARTHUR SIDNEY
IPC: G01N27/406
Filed: 1994-03-24
Abstract: The oxygen probe, for measurement of the level of oxygen in an atmosphere, has a hot, sensing end and a cold, supporting end. A housing at the cold end of the probe supports an elongate tube 24, which extends from the housing and is closed by a solid electrolyte sensor 30 having a first surface exposed to the atmosphere and a second surface, within the elongate tube 24, exposed to a reference gas. Electrical conductors, 26 and not shown, contact the first and second surfaces and extend to the cold end of the probe. A conducting metal sleeve 26 surrounds the elongate tube 24 and a helical heater coil surrounds the sensor 30 and part of metal sleeve 26, the heater being controlled in response to a thermocouple having its hot junction at or adjacent the hot end of the probe. Connections of the oxygen probe and thermocouple to monitoring or control means, and to a supply of reference gas are provided in the housing 11. Protector sleeve 20 and filter 56 may be provided to protect the sensor from contamination or blockage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278282-A (GB)
Title: Rotary tool for medical or veterinary use
Inventor: THOMAS GRAHAM DAVID
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 1994-04-19
Abstract: A manually operatable rotary tool (1) for medical or veterinary use comprises an elongate barrel (2) terminating at one end in a nose and adapted, in use, to bear on a nail or bone to be sampled or treated. An external sleeve (6) is co-axial with, and surrounds, an upper portion of the barrel and is connected to a rotatable spindle (9) located internally and co-axially of the barrel. A cutting head, e.g. a drill bit or burr, is attached, to the end of the spindle and the spindle and cutting head are telescopically displaceable, within limits, with respect to the barrel when the sleeve is rotated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289694-A (GB)
Title: Filter fabric
Inventor: LOFTS PETER
IPC: B01D39/08
Filed: 1994-05-26
Abstract: A filter fabric has fibres incorporating interstices open to the fibre surface having an anti-soiling material located therein. The anti-soiling material may be a silicone, fluorinated polymer or paraffin. It may be injected into the raw polymer material of the fibres (e.g. polyolefin). After heating, spinning the fibres and cooling faults are created which provide exit points for the anti-soiling material to the fibre surface.
Patent GB-2282185-A (GB)
Title: Control of spark ignition four-stroke engines with direct injection and exhaust recirculation
Inventor: STUTZENBERGER HEINZ
IPC: F02M26/57
Filed: 1994-09-20
Abstract: The quantity of fuel injected is dependant on the accelerator pedal position and at high load the fuel is injected 90 DEG  after TDC on the induction stroke and 40 to 60 DEG  before TDC on the compression stroke at low load. The throttle valve 10 is fully open at full load and open at an angle dependant on the accelerator pedal position at lower load. At intermediate loads the valve 10 has a set partly open position. The exhaust recirculation valve 12 is closed at high and low loads and is controlled in response to the quantity of fuel or air in parts of the intermediate load range. The fuel quantity may be adjusted in response to an oxygen sensor 39. A control device 23 receiving engine speed and pedal position signals may control the valves 10 and 12 and/or the valve 10 may have a mechanical lost-motion connection to the pedal 37 (Figs. 3 and 4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293478-A (GB)
Title: Escalator advertising
Inventor: GANG QIN
IPC: G09F19/22
Filed: 1994-09-26
Abstract: Escalator advertising in which the advertisements are attached onto the moving handrails 2 of the escalator. The advertisements 1 and the people 4 who stand on the escalator are moving at same speed in order that the people 4 see the advertisements 1 clearly and may record some details of the advertisements. Because the advertisements are small and thin, the people still can rest their hands on the handrails as usual. The moving handrail may include small pockets containing advertisement cards which can be taken out by people on the escalator (Figure 3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284733-A (GB)
Title: Hood assembly
Inventor: CHIPPERFIELD JOHN STUART
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 1994-12-09
Abstract: In a hood assembly (1) for a VDU display (7), reducing unwanted ambient light reflected from the VDU display screen whilst improving the appearance of the display and comprising a tubular hood body (1) having low reflectivity internal wall surfaces and a rear end shaped to fit the display, whereby the hood's axis is normal to said screen and a partially reflecting mirror (13) positioned inside the hood at an acute angle to said axis, whereby the ambient light is deflected away from the observer, the mirror has a visible light transmittance of 25% to 45%, preferably 35%. The mirror may be curved about a horizontal axis of curvature positioned in front of and below the hood body and may be of polycarbonate material with a metallic layer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290232-A (GB)
Title: Heated body and back support
Inventor: LOWE COLIN JOSEPH
IPC: A47C21/04
Filed: 1995-05-04
Abstract: A body and back support 10 comprises a frame 12, eg of aluminium members, encapsulated in a plastics material such as polystyrene foam. The frame has a heating tape wound around its parts, the tape terminating in a plug. Alternatively the frame may have a plate like member attached thereto [figs 3 and 4 not shown], the plate being provided with heating elements and thermostatic control. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290660-A (GB)
Title: Resin-sealed semiconductor device
Inventor: TSUJI YUKIHIRO
IPC: B29C45/14
Filed: 1995-06-23
Abstract: A resin-sealed semiconductor device which has a insulation substrate 1 on which a chip-mounting portion 2 is provided with leads 3 radially disposed around the chip-mounting portion 2, an IC chip 5 mounted on the chip-mounting portion 2 and connected electrically with the leads 3, and a resin 7 which seals up an area including the IC chip and inner portions 3a of the leads and does not include an outer portion of the insulation substrate and does not include outer portions 3b of the leads. The semiconductor device also includes outer terminals 8 electrically connected with the outer portions 3b of the leads, outside of the resin. <IMAGE>