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Patent GB-2305949-A (GB)
Title: Damp proof course
Inventor: SHILLABEER JOHN LOUIS
IPC: E04B1/64
Filed: 1996-10-10
Abstract: A damp proof course ("DPC") element for providing a vertical DPC in an existing wall is a plastics element (10) having a profile with a main portion (12) for extending through a skin (22) of the wall, a leading edge portion (14) at an angle, and a trailing edge portion (16) for abutting a face of the skin. The material is sufficiently rigid for the element to be pushed through a narrow slot (20) cut in the skin. This requires the leading edge portion (14) to deform, resiliently. As it emerges at the other side, its tendency to adopt its rest configuration tends to pull the trailing edge portion (16) against the skin, giving a self-locating effect. The trailing edge portion (16) may be shaped (18) to engage a window or door frame
Patent GB-2323348-A (GB)
Title: An invalid hoist
Inventor: GREAVES JOHN
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 1997-03-21
Abstract: An invalid hoist has an actuator 16 between the lifting arm 13 and the mast 12, on the opposite side of its mast 12 from the attachment point for a sling hanger 15 or other lifting device. Preferably a link (18, Fig. 2) is pivotably connected between the actuator 16 and either the lifting arm 13 or the mast 12. Consequently, if the lifting arm 13 meets an obstruction during lowering, the actuator 16 and link (18, Fig. 2) pivot relative to each other allowing the actuator 16 to continue to extend without forcing the lifting arm 13 against the obstruction. The actuator 16 may be de-energised in response to a lack of tension in it. This can be done by allowing the actuator 16 limited movement on the mast 12, occupying one position (Fig. 3) when under tension and a lower position (Fig. 4) when not under tension, de-energising occurring via tripping a microswitch (22, Figs 3 and 4) when the actuator 16 moves into the lower position (Fig. 4).
Patent GB-2312375-A (GB)
Title: Therapeutic arylating agents
Inventor: AYUKO WASHINGTON ODUR
IPC: C07C205/12
Filed: 1994-05-23
Abstract: Arylating agents active against cancer and viral infections e.g. aids have an aromatic ring having at least one labile leaving group and at least one electrophilic group. Typical agents are benzenesulphonic acids, dinitrobenzenes, nitroanilines, nitrophenols, halogenated and nitro benzoic acids, chloronitro benzamides.
Patent GB-2313594-A (GB)
Title: Ninety degree pouring spout
Inventor: BRUCKER ROBERT
IPC: B31B1/84
Filed: 1995-11-01
Abstract: A spout (30) for a container (22) is provided with depending wings (34) extending down from a bottom edge of the spout (30). The depending wings (34) terminate in a point (50) for piercing a container (22). The depending wings (34) permit the spout (30) to pivot ninety degrees from the container (22) to extend from a container (22) at a ninety degree angle therefrom. The spout has side walls with upper edges having arcs of ninety degrees. The spout (30) is inserted into a container (22) with a ram (62) which drives the spout (30) against a ramp (70) to rock the depending wings (34) upward with respect to the bottom edge of the spout (30). Thereafter, the ram (62) drives the points (50) into the container (22) and the upper edges (36) of the side walls (34) of the spout (30) contact the container (22) and cam the spout (30) back to a horizontal position to insert the ninety degree pouring spout (30) with the depending wings (34) into a container (22).
Patent GB-2315270-A (GB)
Title: Ion exchange material with semiconductor junctions
Inventor: SAMPSON RICHARD L
IPC: C02F1/461
Filed: 1994-10-20
Abstract: An ion exchange material is treated to convert a portion of the transfer sites to semiconductor junctions which act as mini anodes, or cathodes, to significantly increase the capacity of an electrolytic reactor containing a packed bed of the material to oxidize or reduce the species to be treated. Specific materials are formed by oxidizing ferrous ion bonded cross-linked divinylbenzene sulphonated polystyrene cation exchange resin; by bonding Pt 4+ to a cross-linked divinylbenzenes sulphonated polystyrene cation exchange resin; and by sulphonating the hydroxyl groups of a cross-linked divinylbenzene aminated polystyrene.
Patent GB-2315402-A (GB)
Title: Fastening tab
Inventor: VAN GOMPEL PAUL THEODORE
IPC: A61F13/56
Filed: 1995-12-28
Abstract: A fastening tab (44) comprises a fastener substrate (48) having a construction-bond portion (50), a user-bond portion (52), a fastening surface and a user surface. The user-bond portion is substantially T-shaped and includes a leading region (47) and at least one trailing region (49) thereof, and the leading region is separated from the trailing region by a substantially non-securing spacing section (65) which extends over a distance of at least 5 mm. A securing mechanism (54) connects to the fastening surface of the substrate along the leading and trailing regions of the user-bond portion, thereby providing a securing mechanism leading region (59) and a securing mechanism trailing region (61) which are separated apart by the spacing distance (63). The securing mechanism may be an adhesive or a hook or loop part of a hook and loop fastener. The fastening tab may be used on a diaper or other absorbent article.
Patent GB-2318403-A (GB)
Title: Piston and cylinder device
Inventor: WILSON JAMES BRIAN
IPC: E21B33/038
Filed: 1997-10-17
Abstract: A metal piston (15, 16) has a skirt (17, 18) which engages a resilient seal (19, 20) mounted within a bore (13, 14) of a metal cylinder (11, 12). The skirt (17, 18) has a thin walled portion (34, 35) which is resiliently flexible and is dimensioned relative to the bore (13, 14) such that, whenever fluid pressure acting on the piston (15, 16) exceeds a predetermined value, the thin walled portion (34, 35) will be deformed to provide a secondary metal-to-metal seal (36, 37) protecting the resilient seal (19, 20) from the external ambient environment. In this manner the clearance space between the piston skirt (17, 18) and the cylinder (11, 12) is closed by the outward deformation of the thin walled portion (34, 35) due to the increasing fluid pressure. This inhibits corrosion of the engaged metal surfaces and denies space for the accretion of marine growth or sediment.
Patent GB-2332377-A (GB)
Title: Construction toy
Inventor: BURNETT HUGH THOMAS
IPC: A63H33/16
Filed: 1997-12-16
Abstract: A construction toy is disclosed which comprises a substantially planar, integral blank (10) having a number of panels (11,12,13,14,15). Each panel is connected to an adjacent panel by a line of weakness which allows the panel to be moved relative to the adjacent panel through plastic deformation of the blank along the line of weakness. In this way, a predetermined three-dimensional article can be constructed from the blank, the article retaining its shape once constructed. The blank may include rigidity-enhancing features, such as tabs (16,17) which engage in slots (21,22), or such as slots (23,24) on free edges of one or more panels which engage in corresponding slots (25,26) on one or more other panels in the constructed article. A construction toy kit is also disclosed, which comprises two or more blanks as described above, the articles formed from these blanks being combinable to form a further three-dimensional article such as a toy cash drawer (Figure 8).
Patent GB-2318263-A (GB)
Title: Printed heating elements
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN CRAWSHAW
IPC: H05B3/26
Filed: 1996-06-21
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a heater comprising applying an unfired ceramic substrate and a resistive heating track to a support surface; and firing the track and substrate together on the support surface.
Patent GB-2326026-A (GB)
Title: Reusable fuse comprising a current limiting polymer
Inventor: SHEA JOHN JOSEPH
IPC: H01H71/44
Filed: 1998-03-02
Abstract: A resettable low voltage current limiting fuse 10 comprises a casing 15 having a cavity and first and second terminals 20, 21. A current limiting polymer element 25 is disposed within the cavity in electrical contact with the first terminal 20. A bullet conductor 35 contains a moving contact 36 which is slidably disposed in the cavity and is biased by a spring 45 to engage a stationary contact 50, the stationary contact 50 being in electrical contact with the second terminal 21 (or the polymer element 25 -see fig. 9). The bullet conductor 35 may be connected to the polymer element 25 by a conductor 40. Under steady state current conditions the moving 36 and stationary 50 contacts are in electrical contact, however a fault condition will generate a magnetic field producing a force opposing that of the spring 45 to force the contacts apart. Once the current returns to normal the spring force will reconnect the contacts 36 and 50. The fuse 10 may be modified to facilitate quick opening of the fuse (figure 8) or to delay (figure 6) or prevent automatic resetting (figure 7).
Patent GB-2328573-A (GB)
Title: Optical transmitter with reference signal generation
Inventor: OKAYASU TOSHIYUKI
IPC: H04B10/564
Filed: 1998-08-20
Abstract: A parallel optical signal transmission apparatus suppresses a power source noise, a drift, and timing jitter and drift caused by changes in temperature. The parallel optical signal transmission apparatus has a reference current source 4, which outputs as a direct current reference current a current value that corresponds to a prescribed proportion of a drive current of the laser driver 11, installed on the transmission side and a reference laser diode 121, which emits a standard reference optical signal driven by the direct current reference current, installed on the transmission side. A voltage signal that corresponds to the direct current reference current, which has been converted by the current-voltage conversion circuit 21, is applied as the reference voltage Vref to the comparator 24.
Patent GB-2335609-A (GB)
Title: Multi-directional exercise apparatus
Inventor: TRAINOR PATRICK JOHN
IPC: A63B21/00
Filed: 1998-03-20
Abstract: Apparatus is provided in which arms 2 can be moved in a horizontal direction due to pivot 221 and bracket 231, and in a vertical direction by sliding up and down post 31. The arms have an adjustable rest position from which vertical movements are resisted by loading devices 33 regardless of whether they are upwards or downwards movements. The resistance means may comprise hydraulic piston and cylinder arrangements (92, 94, fig.7) as a transmission means and weight 33. In some systems (fig. 9) more than one exercise unit, each having its own hydraulic transmission system (92, 94, fig.9), may share a common loading system (33, fig.9). A grip (21, fig. 16) allows several degrees of freedom of movement as it is mounted to pivot about two perpendicular axes.
Patent GB-2329005-A (GB)
Title: Locking apparatus
Inventor: WHITFIELD RICHARD GUY
IPC: F16K31/60
Filed: 1998-09-02
Abstract: A locking apparatus which is suitable for use with a manually operated control. The control is of a type which has a body and a handle. The handle is rotatable relative to the body and is restricted to rotate between a first position defined by a first pair of abutment surfaces touching one another. In such a condition, a second pair of abutment surfaces are spaced apart to define a first gap between them. Rotation to a second limiting position is defined by the second pair of abutment surfaces touching one another and the first pair of abutment surfaces being spaced apart to define a second gap. The locking apparatus includes a first member which is attachable to the handle and a second member which is attached to the first member. The second member fits for use into either one of the first or second gap and provides further abutment surfaces each disposed to abut a respective adjacent abutment surface on the body of the control thereby to restrict rotation of the handle relative to the body. In addition the locking apparatus may comprise a shroud to cover the end of the valve spindle.
Patent GB-2330810-A (GB)
Title: Reinforced endless track
Inventor: BEATTY MATTHEW J
IPC: B62D55/24
Filed: 1998-09-08
Abstract: An endless elastomeric track (10) for a tractor or crawler includes an elastomeric body having an outer surface (22) and an inner surface (16). A series of lugs project from the inner surface (16) and engage a series of wheels that drive the track (10). A second series of lugs (20) extends from the outer surface (22) to provide traction between the track (10) and the ground. A ply of main cords (28) is carried in the elastomeric body (26) in a longitudinal arrangement. Two reinforcing pies (32 and 34) are carried between the ply of main cords (28) and the outer surface (22) of the track (10). A lateral ply (36) is carried in the elastomeric body between the main cord (28) and the inner surface (16) of the track (10). The lateral ply (36) wraps around the lateral edges (38) in a pair of wrapped portions (42 and 44). The lateral ply (36) then extends inwardly as a pair of extensions (46 and 48) that do not extend completely across the span of the main cords (28). The extensions (46 and 48) are disposed between the ply of main cords (28) and the first reinforcing ply (32).
Patent GB-2343044-A (GB)
Title: Warning of approach of emergency vehicle
Inventor: BONE PAUL ANTHONY
IPC: G08G1/0962
Filed: 1998-10-23
Abstract: A transmitter fitted within an emergency vehicle sends out a signal to receivers fitted within other vehicles or at other locations on the road to warn drivers of the impending approach of the emergency vehicle and to warn them that they may need to get out of the way. The operator of the transmitter can alter its range according to circumstances (e.g. motorway or built-up area).
Patent GB-2335117-A (GB)
Title: Method of operating a bidirectional wireless link
Inventor: BOELIKE BERND
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 1999-02-26
Abstract: Conventional procedures used for wireless bidirectional video transmission require large bandwidths for the transmission of broadband data streams. Making use and taking advantage of measures or components dependent on the signal flow direction, it is possible, to assign frequencies within a single frequency band to both outwardly and return traffic. The invention can be used for the transmission of broadband signals and the operation of a return channel in the microwave range.
Patent GB-2348136-A (GB)
Title: Wound dressings having low adherency
Inventor: ADDISON DEBORAH
IPC: A61L15/58
Filed: 1999-03-24
Abstract: <PC>The invention provides wound dressings, in particular wound dressings for low- or non-exuding wounds or bleeding wounds. The wound dressings are of the island type, having an adhesive-coated backing sheet 6 and an absorbent island 9 supported on the backing sheet. The island 9 comprises a layer 2 of liquid absorbent material enclosed in an envelope of textured perforated thermoplastic film. The film 3 on one side of the island 9 presents a textured eg ribbed or embossed, perforated surface having low adherency to the wound. The film 7 on the rear surface of the envelope is perforated and smoothed to provide good attachment to the backing sheet 6 and controlled water vapor transmission rate. The invention also provides a method of manufacture of the wound dressings according to the invention, according to which the absorbent layer 2 is wrapped in a textured perforated thermoplastic film, and the film on the rear face of the envelope is then preferably smoothed by blowing hot air onto it.
Patent GB-2336259-A (GB)
Title: Drive circuit and protection circuit for a power device
Inventor: TERASAWA NORIHO
IPC: H02M1/00
Filed: 1999-04-09
Abstract: A drive circuit for an element 16 of an inverter supplying an AC motor has a power ground 67. Protection circuitry has a sense ground 76 which is isolated from the power ground 67 by a resistor 84, so that transients, eg in an inductance 85, do not affect the operation of sensing circuitry. The protection circuitry includes a temperature detecting NTC diode 50, current sensor 80, and comparators 74,79 connected to an alarm terminal 62 and turn-off circuitry for the element 16 which may be an IGBT, a bipolar transistor, or a MOSFET.
Patent GB-2349332-A (GB)
Title: Tuft, upholstery and method.
Inventor: HARLAND-SMITH NICHOLAS
IPC: B68G7/08
Filed: 1999-04-27
Abstract: A tuft (10) is provided for fastening to upholstery. The tuft (10) has an attachment device (13), such as a ring (13), which allows a tie (15) to be attached to the tuft (10) to allow the tuft (10) to be fastened to upholstery by means of the tie (15).
Patent GB-2337935-A (GB)
Title: Thread wound golf ball
Inventor: KATO AKIRA
IPC: A63B37/06
Filed: 1999-06-02
Abstract: A thread wound golf ball comprises a solid centre, a thread rubber layer and a cover wherein: the solid centre has a diameter of 33 to 38 m, a ratio of surface hardness in JIS-C to diameter of 2.15 to 2.50 and a ratio of centre hardness in JIS-C to diameter of 1.30 to 2.5, and the cover has a Shore D hardness of 40 to 65.
Patent GB-2350822-A (GB)
Title: End connector for a load restraint beam
Inventor: MCCANN PATRICK
IPC: B60P7/15
Filed: 1999-06-10
Abstract: An end connector for a load restraint beam 30, has rollers 13, arranged to move along a rail 3, in a substantially friction free manner. The connector further comprises means (16, Fig 1), for restraining movement of said connector away from the rail, in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the rail. Means 22 and 23, for releasably locking the connector against movement along the rail, are also provided. The rollers may be mounted on axles 12, which run on bearing races B. In another embodiment of the invention, the load restraint beam, with said connector, is for use in the cargo compartment of a road vehicle, in a horizontal orientation, running between two of said rails.
Patent GB-2340473-A (GB)
Title: Capsule sealing system
Inventor: YOUNG VICTOR MORRISON
IPC: A61K9/48
Filed: 1999-07-02
Abstract: A solution for sealing capsules comprises a mixture of the chemical material of the capsule, a solute elevating the thermal gelation temperature, a gelling agent and a hydrating agent. The properties of the solution can be altered by the inclusion of other reagents, for example plasticisers. The solution is produced by mixing a first subordinate solution, which contains the material of the capsule preferably hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose and the solute elevating the thermal gelation temperature preferably propanol, and a subordinate solution, which contains the gelling agent preferably gellan gum and the hydrating agent preferably sodium citrate.
Patent GB-2351518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to facings for a ground slope and method of building such facings
Inventor: SEATON ALASTAIR
IPC: E02D5/74
Filed: 1999-07-01
Abstract: A method of building a facing 1 to a ground slope, for example a wall 14 of a quarry, comprises the steps of positioning a plurality of lightweight facing units 2, for example of expanded polystyrene, adjacent to, but spaced from, the slope 14 to provide a smooth face 3, fixing anchors 12 in the slope, securing the facing units 2 to the anchors 12 with tethers 11, and filling the gap between the facing units 2 and the slope 14 with a gap filling material 15, such as a free draining granular material. Each anchor 12 is connected to a plurality of facing units 5 by a plurality of respective tethers 11. The method is of particular use for providing a facing for substantially vertical slopes, of for example a land fill site for filling with waste material. The smooth face 3 provides a suitable surface against which a multi layered lining 16, 17, 18, 19 may be placed.
Patent GB-2352101-A (GB)
Title: Balanced monolithic piezoelectric resonator
Inventor: WALL PETER KENNETH
IPC: H03H9/56
Filed: 1999-07-13
Abstract: The resonator comprises a plate-shaped piezoelectric substrate 9 on one side of which is a ground electrode 10. The other side of the substrate carries a pair of input electrodes 1,2 and a pair of output electrodes 3,4 such that the resonator may be used in a balanced electrical circuit. The bandwidth of the resonator is set by the separation of the input and output electrodes. This form of construction allows all connections except the ground connection to be made from one side of the substrate 9, and improves the stopband performance of the resonator if there are imbalances in the construction or terminating impedances.
Patent GB-2353289-A (GB)
Title: Diesel engine lubricant composition
Inventor: BRIFFETT NEIL EDWARD
IPC: C10M141/06
Filed: 1999-08-17
Abstract: This invention relates to a diesel engine lubricant composition comprising a base stock other than synthetic phthalate esters and a dispersant characterised in that said composition also contains at least one phthalate ester in an amount of less than 5% by weight of the composition capable of controlling the viscosity of the lubricant in the presence of soot. The compositions of the present invention minimise wear in engines and undesirable emission from exhaust caused by incomplete combustion from vehicles which use diesel engines and lubricants therefor.
Patent GB-2353693-A (GB)
Title: Undergarment for men
Inventor: MERES ZBIGNIEW
IPC: A41B9/02
Filed: 1999-08-28
Abstract: An undergarment 30 for men comprising an inner layer 20 and an outer layer 10 attached to each other. A front portion 17 of the inner layer 20 is provided with an aperture 21. When a man wears the undergarment 30, his male genitalia are passed through the aperture 21, so that the inner layer 20 lies directly against the underlying skin, and the male genitalia is located between the inner and outer layers 20, 10 of the undergarment 30. The inner layer 20 may be made from a stretchable fabric such as a knitted fabric. An opening 4 may be provided in a front portion of the outer layer 10, wherein the outer layer 10 may take the form of any typical male undergarments such as boxer shorts, jockey shorts or long johns. The male undergarment 30 alleviates soreness caused by rubbing or chaffing between male genitalia and surrounding areas of skin.
Patent GB-2354636-A (GB)
Title: Mounting chips on substrates
Inventor: MONOPOLI MICHELE
IPC: H01L21/60
Filed: 1999-09-25
Abstract: A method of mounting a chip 105 on a substrate 101 provided with gold pads 201 comprises applying a protective paste over the pads, the paste consisting of a solution of a citrate salt dissolved in water with the addition of glycerol. After mounting, soldering and adhesively securing the chip to the substrate, the protective paste is washed away followed by UV cleaning and wire bonding.
Patent GB-2338408-A (GB)
Title: Seat adjustment mechanism
Inventor: CRAIG FRANCIS EDWARD
IPC: B60N2/18
Filed: 1998-04-23
Abstract: A combined height and tilt adjustment mechanism (10) for a vehicle seat which enables separate adjustment of the height of a forward part of the seat and an aft part of the seat, thereby enabling independent height and tilt adjustment of the seat. The mechanism comprises: a forward crank (40) for coupling to a seat base (15) and adapted to displace the forward part of the seat base in a substantially vertical direction by rotation of the forward crank about a first axis (34, 35), said forward crank being coupled to a first linear positioning device (70) for releasably locking the position of said forward crank; and an aft crank (50) for coupling to the seat base (15) and adapted to displace the aft part of the seat base in a substantially vertical direction by rotation of the aft crank about a second axis (36. 37), said aft crank being coupled to a second linear positioning device (80) for releasably locking the position of said aft crank.