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Patent GB-2358140-A (GB)
Title: Fragrance dispensing device
Inventor: HARROP SIMON
IPC: A45D34/02
Filed: 2000-01-17
Abstract: A fragrance dispensing device 100 comprises an enclosure for a fragrance absorbent, an outlet (15, figures 5a and 5b) from the enclosure and bellows 2 for expelling air together with fragrance liberated from the absorbent through the outlet, so that a user depressing the bellows can sample the fragrance. The bellows may be releasably connected to the enclosure or may form the enclosure itself The device may be attached to a main body 6 having a fascia 4 for displaying information. Alternatively, the bellows may be attached to, and compressed by, a gate-folded card so that it can be placed in an envelope (figures 10a-10c).
Patent GB-2346489-A (GB)
Title: Housing for bridging terminals in an electric junction box
Inventor: NISHIYAMA NAOMASA
IPC: H01R31/06
Filed: 2000-01-19
Abstract: An electric junction box, for example for a vehicle, has female bridging terminals 7 which join male terminals 4 on a bus bar 3 to the male terminals (6, fig 8) of an external device. The female terminals are held in a housing 31 which fits into a notched portion of the cover 8 of the junction box, so that they can be fitted before the cover is fitted. A press hold mechanism holds the terminals in place, which may consist of projections on the opposing sides of the terminals, either level (36, 37, fig 3b) or staggered (36, 47, fig 6b).
Patent GB-2360472-A (GB)
Title: Method of coating storage tanks with concrete
Inventor: COPE TIMOTHY ANDREW MCGILP
IPC: B65D90/501
Filed: 2000-03-24
Abstract: A method of encasing a storage tank in concrete comprising the steps of assembling the storage tank in situ and spraying the storage tank with concrete. In a preferred embodiment the concrete 7 contains polypropylene reinforcing fibres in an amount of from 1.2 to 2. 0kg/m<SP>3</SP> concrete and steel fibres in an amount of 25 to 35kg/m<SP>3</SP> concrete. The thickness of the concrete is between 130 and 170mm. The tank of the preferred embodiment is a double skinned tank having an inner skin 2 an outer skin 3 and a cavity 4 between the skins. The outer skin 3 is coated with a waterproof membrane 6 and has protruding lugs 5.
Patent GB-2350525-A (GB)
Title: Layered Magnetic Security Tag Film
Inventor: FERGUSSON LYNN SHONA HARDIE
IPC: G01V15/00
Filed: 2000-03-23
Abstract: A theft protection device made from an active layer of soft magnetic material and a patterned deactivation layer of hard or semi-hard magnetic material or particles, mounted on a carrier sheet. A pressure or heat sensitive adhesive is used to attach the tag to an item. The deactivation layer is used to disrupt the uniformity of magnetisation in the active layer. The cater sheet may be a flexible plastic. A release layer may be used between the carrier and magnetic layers, and have weaker adhesion than the sensitive adhesive. The active and deactivating layers may be frangible so that the carrier sheet may be removed. A layer may be present between the security structure and the carrier sheet, which may be laquer, a holographic relief or reflective. Also disclosed are: methods of making the tag such as silk-screen, gravure printing, flexography or Meyer bar coating; methods of applying the tag by pressing and/or heating the tag whilst in contact with for example the interior surface of a packaging and printing indicia such as bar codes on the opposite surface and a packaging enclosure using the tag.
Patent GB-2361229-A (GB)
Title: Metering valve
Inventor: GROEGER JOSEPH
IPC: B65D83/14
Filed: 2000-04-14
Abstract: A valve assembly for a metered dose container comprises a metering chamber 10 having a wall which forms a common boundary with the pressurised storage reservoir 40. The limits of the metering chamber 10 are defined by an insert 52 which lies between the first and second seals 22, 24. This means that the seals themselves do not come into contact with product in the metering chamber, and so do not suffer from deteriorating chemical effects. A valve stem 20 may be moved between a first position in which the metering chamber 10 is filled with product from the storage reservoir 40, and a second position in which the metering chamber 10 is sealed from the storage reservoir 40 and the product from the metering chamber 10 is dispensed via the valve stem 20. In another embodiment the spring 62, which normally biases the valve stem to the first position, in which the metering chamber 10 is in communication with the storage reservoir 40, is arranged to act between the outside of the metering chamber 10 and the outside of the valve stem 20, so that it does not come into contact with the product. This avoids corrosion of the spring material due to contact with the product. In a third embodiment, the valve stem 20 is coated with a friction-reducing coating, at least at the regions where it contacts the first and second seals 22, 24.
Patent GB-2363810-A (GB)
Title: A method of stabilizing a wellbore wall
Inventor: CRAWSHAW JOHN PETER
IPC: E21B33/138
Filed: 2000-06-21
Abstract: A method of stabilizing a wellbore against excess fluid pressure comprises forming a flexible and preferably impermeable lining on the wellbore wall, the material of the lining having a shear modulus less than that of the formation. The flexibility of the lining ensures that it remains in compression as the pressure in the wellbore is increased above the fluid pressure in the surrounding rock and it therefore does not need high tensile strength. The lining may be a preformed elastomer sleeve or formed in situ by the use of a reactive drilling fluid. Appropriate reactive formulations are described for the situation where the rock contains significant quantities of clay.
Patent GB-2353177-A (GB)
Title: Communications network
Inventor: KING KAREN DIANE
IPC: H04L29/12
Filed: 1999-03-17
Abstract: In a communications network, traffic in the form of data conforming to a packet-based internetworking protocol (such as Internet Protocol) is communicated using a circuit switched message signalling protocol (such as MTP (SS7 Message Transport Part)).
Patent GB-2367368-A (GB)
Title: Notebook computer with a dual function LED arrangement for displaying battery capacity
Inventor: LO SHENG-HSIN
IPC: G01R31/36
Filed: 2000-09-28
Abstract: Method or means of displaying the remaining capacity of a battery pack 20 in a notebook computer system comprises using a lid switch 90 to adapt the operation of some existing LEDs 31-35 to display the said remaining battery capacity. The battery capacity is transmitted through an SMB bus to a keyboard controller (KBC) unit 10 and then to appropriate LEDs. A logic unit 40 is linked to the hard disk drive (HDD) and the floppy disk drive (FDD) LEDs 31, 32 allowing them to be adapted via the lid switch 90 to temporarily provide at least part of a battery capacity display. The number lock, capitals lock and scroll lock LEDs 33-35 may also be involved. A certain sequence of LED operation (eg on, flashing or off) may be used to indicate different levels of battery capacity. The battery capacity data may be provided by a logic board provided on the battery pack 20.
Patent GB-2357037-A (GB)
Title: Artificial respiration apparatus
Inventor: SUGIURA YASUHITO
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 2000-10-27
Abstract: A high-frequency oscillation respiration apparatus comprising an inhale-gas introduction block 62 for supplying inhale gas to a patient, a patient side path 60, an oscillator unit 50 for oscillation of inhale-gas flowing through the patient side path, an exhaust path 70, an intrachea insert tube 81 connected to the patient side and an auxiliary inhalation-gas supply block 30 with a distinct gas supply path 31. Also described is an artificial respiration apparatus comprising an inhale-gas introduction block, a patient side path, an oscillator unit, an exhaust path and a controller for controlling operation of the oscillator.
Patent GB-2354799-A (GB)
Title: Lockable container which is mountable in a vehicle
Inventor: PEARSON CARL
IPC: E05G1/00
Filed: 2000-12-08
Abstract: A container (2) includes a hinged, lockable lid (1), a slot (3)on one side of the container and mounting mechanism (4, figure 2). In use, the container is mounted to the inside of a vehicle (Figure 4) such that it may only be removed when the container is unlocked and the lid is open.
Patent GB-2354382-A (GB)
Title: Power supply clamp for esd protection
Inventor: MALONEY TIMOTHY J
IPC: H02H9/04
Filed: 1999-06-03
Abstract: Circuitry is provided which increases the efficiency of electrostatic discharge (ESD) power supply clamping circuitry to sink larger currents during an ESD event on a power supply node. Voltage clamp circuits capable of providing ESD protection to a supply node are described. The voltage clamp circuits include a discharge transistor which is controlled by a control circuit during an ESD event. The control circuit operates in response to a voltage provided on the protected supply node. One embodiment provides a P-channel MOS transistor and a control circuit which drives the gate of the transistor. Another embodiment provides an N-channel MOS transistor and a control circuit which drives the gate of the transistor.
Patent GB-2373531-A (GB)
Title: Supporting foundations on contaminated land
Inventor: ESSLER ROBERT D
IPC: E02D31/00
Filed: 2001-03-20
Abstract: A method which allows building on contaminated land involves excavating through contaminated strata (1) to form a trench (11) and filling the trench (11) with a support medium to form an underground wall (13). The support medium can be a mixture including cement, Bentonite, water mud, PFA or blast furnace slag. A number of walls (13) may be constructed (fig 2) to prevent movement of the contaminated land.
Patent GB-2361863-A (GB)
Title: Latch arrangement for a vacuum cleaner dirt receptacle
Inventor: LANG CHARLES A
IPC: A47L9/10
Filed: 2001-03-22
Abstract: Three inventions are claimed in this application, the first being characterised by a dirt cup latching arrangement for a vacuum cleaner where the dirt cup is removably retained in a recess in the front of vacuum cleaner housing. The latching member retains the dirt cup by applying a horizontal force against the rear wall of the recess and also a vertical force against either the top or bottom wall of the recess. The second invention is characterised by a vacuum cleaner having a dirt cup latch that engages with the lid of the dirt cup and securing the cup within the recess with only a vertical force. A further invention claims a latching arrangement including a latch cam, latch plate and cam sleeve whereby the latch plate is moved vertically in order to retain the dirt cup. In the described embodiment, a latch mechanism secures a vacuum cleaner dirt cup 10 in position. The dirt cup is removably placed in a recess in the front of a dirt cup housing 4. The dirt cup has an air inlet (60) on the rear wall (46) and an air outlet (62) in the bottom wall (44) of the dirt cup. In order to maintain a good seal at both of these apertures, a latch mechanism is provided that pushes the dirt cup downwards and rearwards. The latch mechanism may engage the dirt cup or the lid 42 of the dirt cup and comprises a latch plate 100, a cam sleeve 102 and a latch cam 104. The latch cam 104 includes a cylindrical portion 120 and a latch actuation lever 124.
Patent GB-2361728-A (GB)
Title: Nozzle retention body
Inventor: NGUYEN QUAN VAN
IPC: E21B10/18
Filed: 2001-04-12
Abstract: A drill bit has a nozzle retention body (130), where the upper end of a nozzle retention body (130) has a fluid inlet (230) in communication with an internal fluid plenum (13) of the drill bit (100) and the lower end includes a fluid outlet that defines an axial flow angle. The exit flow angle is angularly disposed from the longitudinal axis of the drill bit. The nozzle retention body (130) may be chamfered to provide a reduced cross-sectional area at the lower end of the nozzle retention body (130).
Patent GB-2358234-A (GB)
Title: Torsional vibration damper
Inventor: FELDHAUS REINHARD
IPC: F16F15/139
Filed: 1998-03-16
Abstract: A torsional vibration damper (10 Fig. 1) comprises input and output mass parts 14, 20 and a plurality of coupling elements 30 connecting the mass parts. The coupling elements comprise at least one damping element 220 (216 Fig. 36) in the form of helical tension or compression springs so that the coupling elements are elastically deformable in their longitudinal direction. The coupling elements are rotatably coupled to the masses around coupling axes k1, k2 that lie parallel to a main damper axis (A) on bolt like projections 32, 38 engaging in recesses in the masses. The projections or recesses may be elastically deformable. The coupling elements work alongside a variable friction damping arrangement having maximum friction in the no load relative position of the masses.
Patent GB-2376682-A (GB)
Title: Cup identification in cup dispensing machine using fluorescent barcodes
Inventor: KIRBY KEITH
IPC: G06K19/06
Filed: 2001-06-19
Abstract: A system for cup discrimination in a cup dispensing apparatus comprises a fluorescent marking on the cup and a source of ultraviolet light 12 to illuminate the marking. A detector 14 for detecting visible light reflected by the marking when the ultraviolet light is shone on it is also included, and the coded signal received by the detector is subjected to a correlation process in a correlator 18 to ensure that the code on the cup 10 corresponds with a predetermined code, and that only approved cups 10 are being used in the machine. Preferably the UV source is a low power solid state UV source. The fluorescent marking is preferably a barcode.
Patent GB-2379635-A (GB)
Title: Keyboard having parallelogram shaped keys divided between left and right-hand sections of the keyboard
Inventor: CHENG KUO SHU
IPC: G06F3/02
Filed: 2001-10-04
Abstract: The keyboard 1 includes keys divided into a left-hand section 12 and a right-hand section 13 with a centreline of the keyboard as a border. Each key 121 in the left-hand section is of quadrilateral shape with right-shifted topside and left-shifted bottom side; each key 131 in the right-hand section is of quadrilateral shape with left-shifted topside and right-shifted bottom side. Each key in the left and right-hand sections of the keyboard may be parallelogram shaped. The left and right-hand sections may be interfaced by the trapezoidal shaped Y and K keys.
Patent GB-2364941-A (GB)
Title: Disc drive deflected disc clamp lapping process
Inventor: MARTIN STEPHEN ROBERT
IPC: G11B17/038
Filed: 2000-04-20
Abstract: The performance of a leaf spring disc clamp can be enhanced by increasing the flatness of an annular contact surface while the clamp is in its fully deflected, installed position. Such a disc clamp exhibits substantially improved flatness at a minor expense in applied axial force. It has been determined that a lapping process can be used to achieve a desired level of performance without fully deflecting the clamp prior to installation in a disc pack.
Patent GB-2373521-A (GB)
Title: Blasting a bench of rock
Inventor: YOON YOUNG-JAE
IPC: E21C37/16
Filed: 2001-12-20
Abstract: A blasting method of rock has blasting nuisances reduced and blasting efficiency increased. The method utilizes a blasting mechanism comprising: successively drilling a plurality of blasting holes on a upper free surface of a bench of rock with two free surfaces 1,2 consisting of the upper free surface 1 and a slant free surface 2 extended from the upper free surface or on a free surface of rock with one free surface, in which the blasting holes are arranged in a straight line and consist of a first group 13a,13b,14a of first-order blasting holes, a second-order blasting hole 15a and a second group 13c,13d,14b of first-order blasting holes. The blast holes are charged with an explosive and the first-order blasting holes blasted so as to form four free surfaces around the second-order blasting hole, and then blasting the second-order blasting hole in a state where the four free surfaces were formed. In the first-order blasting holes, the holes 13a,13b,13c,13d are presplitting holes whilst holes 14a,14b are delay blasting holes. The order of firing is as indicated in the figure by the mark #. The second order blasting hole 15a is spaced further from the adjacent blasting holes than the other holes are placed apart. The blasting mechanism can be applied to control the size of fractured rock, or to make even a surface of blasted rock floor, or to conduct blasting processes coincided with field conditions. In addition, the blasting mechanism of the present invention can be applied in blasting for the excavation of rock with one free surface, and also in presplitting blasting of rock for formation of a slope on rock. Further rows of the holes may be used.
Patent GB-2385283-A (GB)
Title: Aquatic motion display toy having illumination means
Inventor: YEN JEN-YEN
IPC: B05B17/08
Filed: 2002-02-15
Abstract: An aquatic motion display toy or toy fountain comprises hollow water-holding base 1, pump MP mounted in the base, lower panel 10, upper panel 20, face panel 30, and apertured splash plate 40. Water pumped upwardly from the base through outlets 13, 23 in the lower and upper panels enters accumulation chambers (W, fig. 2), and is ejected through nozzles 33 in the face panel before falling onto the splash plate 40 and returning to the base via apertures 32, 22, 12 provided centrally on each panel. Nozzles 33 are directed inwardly towards the central axis of the fountain, and upper panel 20 has LED illumination means 25. Panels 10, 20, 30 are connected together via grooves and flanges, with the accumulation chambers (W, fig. 2) defined by flanges (31, fig. 2) on face panel 30 contacting grooves 24 on upper panel 20. Splash plate 40 may comprise a wire gauze filter or a grille, and hoses 15 may be provided between output port 17 of the pump and outlet pipes 13 of the lower panel, with check valves 16 being provided to prevent reverse flow of water.
Patent GB-2388641-A (GB)
Title: A thermally insulated rigid pipe in pipe system and method
Inventor: BELL MICHAEL ANTOINE
IPC: F16L59/02
Filed: 2002-05-17
Abstract: A rigid thermally insulated pipe-in-pipe assembly comprising at least one thermal insulation layer disposed between an inner pipe and outer pipe and comprised of elongate bars wound along the length of an inner pipe, the elongate bars comprising a plurality of bars formed of a first type of material with a first lambda value and a first compressive strength and a plurality of bars formed of a second type of material which has a second lambda value which is greater than the first and having a second compressive strength greater than the first compressive strength. Also disclosed is a method of forming the rigid, thermally insulated pipe-in-pipe assembly.
Patent GB-2388923-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle thermal control system
Inventor: THOMAS GARETH RHYS
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 2002-05-24
Abstract: A total vehicle thermal controller for use in a vehicle having an engine thermal management system and a passenger compartment climate control system, the thermal controller being adapted to control operation of both the engine thermal management system and the passenger compartment control system.
Patent GB-2380772-A (GB)
Title: Multi-layered sliding member containing Bi / Bi-based alloy layer
Inventor: KAWACHI TOSHIAKI
IPC: C22C9/04
Filed: 2002-08-06
Abstract: A sliding member comprises a bearing alloy layer 2 (Cu or Al alloys) and a Bi overlay layer 4 bonded thereto, having a crystal grain density of 50-300 pieces/100 žm<SP>2</SP>. An intermediate layer 3 (having a thickness of 0.5-8 žm<SP>2</SP>) is located between alloy layer 2 and overlay layer 4 (having a thickness of 5-15 žm<SP>2</SP>) and may comprise alloys of either Ni, Co, Fe, Ag or Cu. Alloy layer 2 may be further bonded to steel layer 1. Also disclosed are similar arrangements but wherein the aforementioned Bi overlay layer is in the form of a Bi-based alloy consisting of 0.1-10 mass% Cu, or a minimum of 0.1 mass% Ag, and a balance of Bi. These latter arrangements further comprise a conforming layer which is bonded to overlay layer 4 and is produced from Bi having a crystal grain density of 50-300 pieces/100 žm<SP>2</SP>. In each instance the overlay layers 4 and the conforming layers are provided by a periodic reverse electroplating method. The crystal grains C are noted as having a tetrahedral profile.
Patent GB-2395689-A (GB)
Title: Layered structure for use in marine vessel construction
Inventor: BERGAN PAL G
IPC: B63B3/16
Filed: 2002-11-30
Abstract: A layered structure for use in marine vessel construction comprises two substantially parallel metal sheets 3 with a layer 4 of lightweight concrete between them. The concrete used may have a density of less than 1200kg/mâ while the inner surfaces of the metal sheets may be provided with an increased roughness, an adhesive layer or dowels (10, Fig 10) to increase the bonding and connecting properties between the metal sheets and the concrete layer. The metal sheets may be linked with point connectors (11, Fig 9) or girders (11, Fig 11), while longitudinal spar boxes (14, Fig 9) may be provided within the concrete layer. Also disclosed are a marine vessel formed from the layered structure and a method for producing the layered structure.
Patent GB-2399144-A (GB)
Title: Brake actuator with variable length rod
Inventor: POTTER LAWRENCE JOHN
IPC: B60T17/16
Filed: 2003-03-06
Abstract: A brake actuator for use as a service and parking brake comprises an actuating part 20 movable between an brake applied and released positions where the actuating part comprises a first portion 21 which may be tubular and connected to a diaphragm 16 or be a piston (Fig. 12) and a second portion 22 comprising a rod which is mounted via a biassing element 27 for movement relative to the first portion. A lock mechanism 30 which may be either a toothed plunger 31 engaging a toothed portion 29 on the first part or a radially movable pin (71 Fig. 8) is operable to hold the actuating part in the operative position as a parking brake. The biassing element means that the actuating part is of variable length and prevents over-application of force to the brake and maintains parking braking on contraction of brake pads or discs due to cooling.
Patent GB-2400649-A (GB)
Title: Wind shield for gas burner
Inventor: BRAYBROOKE TIM
IPC: F23D14/76
Filed: 2003-03-19
Abstract: A wind shield for shielding a gas burner of a camping stove comprises a screen having a base portion and being foldable from a first, inoperative configuration to a second, operative configuration in which the screen forms at least a partial enclosure around a vertical axis for positioning around the gas burner, the enclosure extending upwards from the base portion. At least one base flap (2) is coupled to the base portion by base hinge means (12) and foldable relative to the screen (3), about the hinge means, to extend generally horizontally and outwardly from the enclosure such that the flap is able to rest on a surface, such as the ground, on which the camping stove is standing, to support the screen in the operative configuration.
Patent GB-2392229-A (GB)
Title: Moulded hand guard for a firearm, and an associated injection moulding tool
Inventor: FLUHR NORBERT
IPC: B29C33/76
Filed: 2003-08-08
Abstract: The invention concerns a hand-guard for thermal isolation of a muzzle of a portable firearm, with a linear main body 10 formed U-shaped in profile and with a front 15 and rear 19 end where the front end is fitted with a cover 30 which at least partly covers the front end of the main body 10, where an essential section of the muzzle extends within the main body and the muzzle of the barrel protrudes through the front end through opening 33. Front cover 30 is attached to the main body via projections 34 and flexible retaining lugs (32, fig 3) and cut out portions (35). An injection moulding tool, having a core and a outer mould for the production of the handguard is also disclosed. To achieve high stability and economic production, the main body is formed as a one-piece moulding.