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Patent GB-2278178-A (GB)
Title: Hose
Inventor: PALU ATTILIO DAL
IPC: F16L11/118
Filed: 1994-05-19
Abstract: A hose (1) including a number of circumferential corrugations (2) substantially parallel to one another when the hose is unbent, separated by grooves (3), and connected in a longitudinal direction by ribs (8a, 8b), so that each corrugation (2) is connected to at least one adjacent corrugation. The ribs (8a, 8b) form at least two groups of angularly-offset ribs, and the ribs in the first group (8a) alternate with the ribs in the second group (8b). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291965-A (GB)
Title: Dual-output passive infrared sensor
Inventor: KUO PING-JUNG
IPC: G08B13/19
Filed: 1994-08-01
Abstract: A passive infrared detector for detecting a human body within a predetermined distance has two output circuits 70, 80, sequentially actuated, to provide different modes of triggering e.g. an antitheft alarm system or a body detecting switch. The circuits 70, 80 include respective relays. The detector also has a malfunction avoid circuit 60 for supplying delayed and undelayed detection signals to an AND gate 20 to thereby reject transitory noise signals. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281110-A (GB)
Title: Folding pushchair brake mechanism
Inventor: SPARKES CURTIS ALBERT
IPC: B62B9/08
Filed: 1994-08-15
Abstract: A wheel brake mechanism for a pushchair which is foldable about axes X, Y, comprises primary brake means 8, 9 engageable with a first wheel 6; at least one subsidiary brake means 8, 9 engageable with a respective at least one other wheel 6; and coupling means 20, 50a, 50b which operatively couple the primary brake means to the or each subsidiary brake means. The coupling means are constructed and arranged such that the operative coupling is permanent and unaffected by the folded state of the chair. In one embodiment, two Bowden cables 50a, 50b, are interconnected by a rack and pinion device 20; whilst in another embodiment, the primary brake means is connected to a subsidiary brake means by two Bowden cables (61, 62, Fig. 5). The use of Bowden cables permits folding of the chair without affecting the braking operation of the mechanism. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282652-A (GB)
Title: Pull wire guide pipe
Inventor: HYSTAD PER HELGE
IPC: E21B43/013
Filed: 1994-09-28
Abstract: A curved conductor pipe (8) for a pull wire (4) wherein the conductor pipe (8) is provided along the inside thereof with a lining (9; 10, 11, 12, 13) which has a material yield point that is higher than the compressive force that operates between the lining (9; 10, 11, 12, 13) and the pull wire (4). The lining (9; 10, 11, 12, 13) is equipped with a guide seat (14) for the pull wire (4) in order to distribute the compressive force from the pull wire (4) over the lining (9; 10, 11, 12, 13). For joining couplers in oil/gas platforms. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294393-A (GB)
Title: Massage apparatus with multiple vibrator units
Inventor: CHOU LAI
IPC: A61H23/02
Filed: 1994-10-17
Abstract: A massage apparatus with multiple vibrator units comprising a converter and power supplier, a plurality of vibrator units and a base of hive type; wherein said converter electrically connects with said plurality of vibrator units respectively, said base is provided with a plurality of cylinders for receiving these vibrator units selectively as required; therefore, said plurality of vibrator units can optionally massage either a single point or a specific area for a patient. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-949279-A (GB)
Abstract: 949,279. Indicating-apparatus. AGFA A.G. May 11,1962 [May 13, 1961], No.18297/62. Heading G1J. [Also in Division G2] An indicator device comprises a pivoted pointer, movable through an indicating range, and means for directing an observation light beam along a line connecting two points in the arcuate path of a portion of the pointer, at which points the said portion leaves the said line in approaching from opposite directions a position intermediate said points; the pointer being so constructed and the arrangement being such that the fraction of the indicator range corresponding to movement of the said portion of the pointer between said points is distinguishable from adjacent outer fractions of the indication range by observation of the light beam. In the embodiment shown a camera comprises a view finder having lenses 2, 3 and a half silvered mirror 4 and image boundary marks 7, a range finder comprising aperture 8, pivoted mirror 9, lens 5, and an exposure meter galvanometer 11 with a pointer 12. The pointer 12 has a transparent red part 13 which intersects a beam of light passing through lens 15, mirror 18, half green, half neutral window 17, lens 16, reflecting prism 19, reflector 4 and eye piece 3 either between lens 15 and mirror 18 or between mirror 18 and window 17 according to whether the light is too weak or too strong for an exposure. In an alternative embodiment window 17 is dispensed with, lens 15 is coloured green and pointer 12 has a green or neutral coloured part with diaphragm values inscribed thereon which cut the light beam from lens 15 when the light is correct for an exposure. If the galvanometer is rotatable to correct for film sensitivity the mirror 18, or window 17 may be rotatably mounted so that a correction can be made. In another embodiment the galvanometer 11 is placed behind mirror 9 and prism 19 is replaced by a lens.
Patent GB-2300908-A (GB)
Title: Flashing brake lamps
Inventor: MITCHELL ANTHONY ROBERT
IPC: B60Q1/44
Filed: 1995-05-10
Abstract: A means is provided of enabling vehicle brake lamps to flash at a predetermined frequency once the vehicle has slowed to a predetermined speed or is stationary. Either existing Antilock Braking System circuitry or other sensor or device which could indicate vehicle motion is used to provide a signal to the modified brake lamp electrical circuit. At normal road speeds, application of the brake pedal provides constant luminance of the brake lamps.
Patent GB-2305202-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle door seals
Inventor: SANS PHILIPPE
IPC: B60J10/00
Filed: 1995-09-14
Abstract: A longitudinally extending sealing arrangement (30A) sealing between the edge (44) of a door opening in a motor vehicle body which is closable by a door (22), comprises a substantially rigid base part (34) from which outwardly extend two relatively rigid walls (32,36). One of the walls (36) is connected to the base part (34) by means of a flexible hinge part (38). A wall portion (40), of high flexibility, connects the distal edges of the two walls (32,36) together to define a hollow interior. The closing door (22) acts on the wall (36) which bends on its hinge (38) and provides a seal. The high flexibility of the flexible wall portion (40) assists the hingeing of the rigid wall (36). The sealing arrangement is designed to provide a reactive force which is substantially constant with displacement, thus easing door closure.
Patent GB-2294052-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal polymers
Inventor: LACEY DAVID
IPC: C09K19/38
Filed: 1994-03-30
Abstract: A liquid crystal polymer or copolymer is disclosed of general structure (A) wherein X = CN, COR, CO2R, CHC, CF3; R = branched chain, straight chain or chiral alkyl; (a) = any suitable mesogenic group; Z = single covalent bond, oxygen, sulphur, CO2 or OCO; n = 1 to 20; Y = H, OH, F, OCH3; m = 3 to 200; P = a single covalent bond, oxygen, or OCO. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296457-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for removal of bone cement
Inventor: YOUNG MICHAEL JOHN RADLEY
IPC: A61F2/46
Filed: 1995-12-27
Abstract: The apparatus for removal of bone-cement comprises means to generate an ultrasonic signal and a tool element including an elongate stem 1 to transmit the signal to a distal end. A plurality of spoke members 3, preferably four or eight, extend radially from adjacent the distal end to connect with an annular member 2 surrounding and spaced from the distal end. A plurality of openings 4 are each defined by the stem 1, the annular member 2 and two of the spokes 3. The annular member 2 is provided with a distally facing cutting edge. The spokes 3 are so configured as to transmit to and allow axial movement of the annular member 2 with respect to the stem 1, with an enhanced displacement relative to that of the stem 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2309111-A (GB)
Title: Display apparatus
Inventor: COCKERSOLE CHARLES ANDREW
IPC: F21V8/00
Filed: 1996-01-09
Abstract: Display apparatus 10 suitable for indicating a house number etc. comprises a sheet of glass 26 on the rear face of which the house number is provided by plastics material numerals 28 adhered thereto. Bulbs 14 are provided to shine light through the edges of the sheet 26 causing the numerals 28 to be brightly illuminated against a dark base plate 12.
Patent GB-2303135-A (GB)
Title: Process for incorporation of epoxidised polydienes into epoxy resins
Inventor: DANGAYACH KAILASH
IPC: C08G59/18
Filed: 1996-07-10
Abstract: A process for incorporation of epoxidized polydienes into aromatic epoxy resins comprises (a) blending the epoxidized polydiene into a curing agent in a ratio of 1:20 to 1:4, (b) reacting the epoxidized polydiene and a curing agent at a temperature of from 100 to 150{C over a time from 10 to 100 minutes, (c) mixing the pre-reacted epoxidized polydiene and curing agent with the aromatic epoxy resin and accelerator, and (d) curing the aromatic epoxy resin by heating the full mixture of paragraph (c) to a temperature of from 110 to 170{C for from 2 to 6 hours.
Patent GB-2302134-A (GB)
Title: Hand operated actuator for rotary storage cabinet
Inventor: POORTVLIET ROBERT J
IPC: A47B49/00
Filed: 1995-03-31
Abstract: A rotary cabinet with a self-latching and positioning rotor (30) is provided with an improved latch mechanism. The latch is operated by a sliding hand actuator (66) connected by links (163, 164) and levers (161, 170) to a latch member (180). To operate, the actuator (66) is lifted to release the rotor (30). An air cylinder (165) retards the return of the actuator (66) and latch member (180) to the latch position. While the rotor (30) is released, the rotor (30) is rotated to a desired position. The latch returns to the latched position and restrains the rotor (30). Materials can be stored in or retrieved from the shelves on the rotor (30).
Patent GB-2307427-A (GB)
Title: Process for removing a protective coating from a surface of an airfoil
Inventor: DICKIE HOWARD B
IPC: G03F7/00
Filed: 1996-11-18
Abstract: A process for removing a protective coating from a surface of an airfoil comprises the steps of providing an airfoil (10) having a protective coating (20) to be removed and critical areas (12, 14, 15, 16, 18) which require protection during a coating removal step and masking these critical areas by applying an ultraviolet curable masking material (22) to the critical areas of the airfoil. The process of the present invention further comprises the steps of curing the UV curable masking material using ultraviolet radiation and stripping the protective coating from unmasked portions of the airfoil.
Patent GB-2303896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to pipeline insulation and anticorrosion protection
Inventor: ARNOTT THOMAS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B29C63/10
Filed: 1995-06-05
Abstract: Improved pipe-coating materials (10) and methods, and improved coated pipes (30) formed thereby, in which a thermally insulating coating is formed from a strip of striated insulating material (10), such that individual bars (16) of said insulating material are isolated from one another and encapsulated by water-impermeable barriers in the finished coating, whereby water ingress into any one bar of said material will be restricted thereto, thereby allowing the use of materials, including open-celled foams, which would otherwise be vulnerable to water penetration. Also disclosed are means for improving impact resistance, improved methods of forming striated insulating materials and improved means for tensioning strip-like insulating materials as they are helically wrapped upon a pipe or the like.
Patent GB-2308478-A (GB)
Title: Circuit for controlling a threshold voltage in a flash memory cell
Inventor: HONG SOON WON
IPC: G11C16/02
Filed: 1996-12-19
Abstract: A circuit for controlling the threshold voltage in a flash memory cell comprises a circuit 3 for generating a first voltage depending on the drain current in a memory cell 2, a first element 4 for comparing the first voltage with a reference voltage and for generating a second voltage and a second element 1 for supplying a gate control voltage to the gate of the memory cell 2 depending on the second voltage. The threshold voltage can be precisely controlled so as to prevent over erasure. The threshold voltage of all cells can be lowered by a sector erasure method.
Patent GB-2317059-A (GB)
Title: Busbar support
Inventor: ROE GEORGE ROGER
IPC: H02G5/02
Filed: 1997-01-09
Abstract: A bus bar support comprises at least first and second insulating members 1, 2 each having insulating members having at least one aperture 10, 20, the aperture of the first member being opposed to that of the second member so as to receive a bus bar. The members are preferably transparent polycarbonate. Channel shaped spacers 3, 4 and cylindrical spacers 5, 6 are made of polycarbonate.
Patent GB-2310471-A (GB)
Title: Quick-acting coupling with valve
Inventor: EKMAN THURE
IPC: F16L37/34
Filed: 1997-02-10
Abstract: The coupling has one part 1 which includes a frame (3, 3a, 5), a valve body (7), longitudinally displaceable therein, and an inner sleeve (11) displaceable relative to both the frame and the valve body; the valve body is centred in the frame with the aid of a unit (11a) projecting inwards from the sleeve and provided with one or more cavities or holes (21) allowing working media to flow through. A sleeve forward part (11c) has a seal (19) to contact a forward part (33b) of the other coupling part (2), the sleeve (11) being movable rearwardly, along with a valve body (31) in the other part, upon coupling. Each part (1, 2) has an over pressure eliminator (27, 49) in a rear valve (24, 45).
Patent GB-2310540-A (GB)
Title: Controlling armature movement in an electromagnetic device
Inventor: KAHR VIKTOR
IPC: G05B1/01
Filed: 1997-02-14
Abstract: A method of controlling movement of an armature of an electromagnetic device having an excitation winding comprises the steps of setting a first target value for the current (I) from a first instant (t1) onwards and setting a second target value IH for the current from a second instant (tr) onwards. The second target value is smaller than the first target value and the second instant (tr) lies before a third instant (t2) at which the armature has reached its end position. The armature may be the needle of a valve for determining the quantity of fuel to be injected in an internal combustion engine or part of a valve in a braking system. The energising current is reduced to the holding current valve IH shortly before the needle reaches the valve seat.
Patent GB-2322484-A (GB)
Title: Luminaire wiring box with push fit terminal and clamp
Inventor: PIDGEON NEIL
IPC: H01R33/22
Filed: 1997-02-25
Abstract: A wiring connector box (1) for a luminaire which can be installed without the use of any tools comprises: a moulded plastics body (2) having a base (3) and a lid (4) which can be snap-shut on the base to form a generally closed body. A push-fit terminal connector block (11) and a wiring clamp (20) are mounted on the base of the body. The wiring clamp comprises a pair of spaced apart upstanding pillars (23) and a bridge member (26) adapted to be releasably and moveably mounted on the pillars under the effect of a ratchet mechanism.
Patent GB-2312504-A (GB)
Title: Automatic sensitivity adjustment for vehicle mirror and headlight activation
Inventor: SCHIERBEEK KENNETH L
IPC: B60R1/08
Filed: 1997-04-23
Abstract: A light responsive control for a vehicle having a cover such as a sunroof or hood over the passenger compartment provides an output to operate a device, which may include an electro-optic mirror 18 or the vehicle headlights 34, in response to the light detected by a sensor 20, 22 in the passenger compartment and a sensitivity value. The sensitivity value may be adjusted according to the position of the cover to maintain switching of the output device at a predetermined light level. A time constant may be introduced which is dependent upon the intensity of the light received by the detector so that the vehicles headlights are more rapidly activated during an abrupt reduction in sensed light levels as would be the case when entering a tunnel. An aperture narrowing the vertical field of view of the sensor may also be introduced to reduce the sensitivity of the device with respect to the position of the cover.
Patent GB-2326137-A (GB)
Title: Cab suspension for an agricultural vehicle
Inventor: GODDARD ROGER WINTERLY
IPC: B62D33/06
Filed: 1997-06-06
Abstract: An agricultural vehicle has a chassis 12 and a cab 10 mounted on the chassis 12. The fore end of the cab is mounted on the chassis for pivotal movement about a transverse axis but is prevented from moving relative to the chassis in a vertical plane. The aft end of the cab 10 is resiliently supported on the chassis by springs 14 and is connected to the chassis by means of a linkage, preferably a Watts linkage 20, 22, 24, that permits movement of the aft end of the cab 10 in a vertical direction towards and away from the chassis 12 while preventing transverse movement of the aft end of the cab.
Patent GB-2327232-A (GB)
Title: Window privacy screen
Inventor: HEATON JUDIE
IPC: A47H21/00
Filed: 1997-07-02
Abstract: A screen includes an area of material 10 having one or more poles 8, the pole or poles being located at the ends in formations 9 of supports 7. The material may be loosely hung as shown or mechanically or motor-wound onto an upper pole or roller (figure 3), or several poles may be arranged to form a fan shape (figures 6 and 7). The support may be linear as shown or shaped (figures 8a-8d). The poles and supports may be of metal plastics or wood.
Patent GB-2317174-A (GB)
Title: Hydroxyphenytriazine stabilisers
Inventor: HAYOZ PASCAL
IPC: C07D405/14
Filed: 1997-09-10
Abstract: There are described compounds of formula A  wherein r 1 and r 2 are each independently of the other 0 or 1; Y 1 to Y 9 are each independently of the others -H, -OH, C 1 -C 20 alkyl, C 4 -C 12 cycloalkyl, C 2 -C 20 -alkenyl, C 1 -C 20 alkoxy, C 4 -C 12 cycloalkoxy, C 2 -C 20 alkenyloxy, C 7 -C 20 aralkyl, halogen, -C* identical with *N, C 1 -C 5 haloalkyl, -SO 2 R', -SO 3 H, -SO 3 M, wherein M is an alkali metal, -COOR', -CONHR', -CONR'R'', -OCOOR', -OCOR', -OCONHR', (meth)acrylamino, (meth)acryloxy, C 6 -C 12 aryl; C 6 -C 12 aryl substituted by C 1 -C 12 alkyl, C 1 -C 12 alkoxy, CN and/or by halogen; C 3 -C 12 heteroaryl; C 3 -C 12 heteroaryl substituted by C 1 -C 12 alkyl, C 1 -C 12 alkoxy, CN and/or by halogen; or Q of formula I, and at least one substituent Y 1 to Y 9 must be Q  wherein q is 0 or 1, R is a cyclic radical and R 1 and T are as defined in claim 1. The novel compounds are suitable, especially in combination with hindered amines, for the stabilisation of organic material against the damaging action of light, oxygen and heat.
Patent GB-2314413-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for attenuating water reverberation
Inventor: SADEK SELWA
IPC: G01V1/36
Filed: 1996-04-04
Abstract: In ocean bottom seismic exploration, it is common for co-located hydrophones and geophones to be deployed on the ocean bottom. One problem encountered is the water column reverberation (fig. 1). An improved method and device is proposed for attenuating water column reverberations using co-located hydrophones and geophones in ocean bottom seismic processing. In this method, each recorded hydrophone and geophone signal, or trace, is decomposed (12) into a series of narrow band-pass filtered traces (14). For each of the filtered traces (19), a measurement of the energy level is made (14) upon which normalization factors are computed and applied. The resulting filtered, norrnalized traces are summed (18). Optionally, prior to application, the normalization factors can be organized by common shot, common group, common offset, and surface consistent normalization factors derived and applied for each pass-band.
Patent GB-2315244-A (GB)
Title: Method of printing
Inventor: BUTCHER JAMES CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B41J33/54
Filed: 1997-03-18
Abstract: A method of printing utilises a printing apparatus (10) of the kind in which a print head (17) has a plurality of printing elements each of which may he operated during printing to transfer a pixel of print medium from a carrier (15) onto an adjacent substrate (21), the method comprising the steps of carrying out printing at a printing station (16) by causing relative movement between the print head (17) and the substrate (21) whilst operating energising individual printing elements of the print head (17) and, during printing, effecting relative movement between the carrier (15) and each of the print head (17) and the substrate (21).
Patent GB-2333021-A (GB)
Title: Insect trap
Inventor: MARKWICK LEE
IPC: A01M1/04
Filed: 1998-01-08
Abstract: An insect trap 1 comprises a rotatable attractor 35, treated with attractant and preferably lit from within for attracting insects to pitch thereon. The attractor rotates past a translucent screen 17 and traps an insect in a housing (3 figure 1a). Scraper 19 removes insects from the attractor and prevents escape also. Insect collection is disclosed. Various shapes and configurations of trap are illustrated.
Patent GB-2331357-A (GB)
Title: Oven liners
Inventor: COX SUSAN MARY
IPC: F24C15/00
Filed: 1998-04-09
Abstract: Heat-resistant glass panels (11-15) and a door panel (16) are demountedly connected together to form a removable inner carcase for a cooking oven. The panels (11,12,13) include vent slots (21). The panels (12,13) include shelf bearers (23). The front edge of side panel (13) carries a magnetic strip (28) which engages the strip (29) carried by the door panel (16). The carcase can be removed from the oven for cleaning purposes.
Patent GB-2323438-A (GB)
Title: Cooking appliance
Inventor: THOMAS PERIS WYN
IPC: F24C15/02
Filed: 1995-05-10
Abstract: A cooking appliance comprises an oven intended to be built into a space of predetermined volume in a kitchen unit. Controls for the oven are mounted externally of the space in order to maximise the volume available for the oven cavity. The oven has a removable partition (36) to divide its cavity into a plurality of cooking spaces (20,22) The partition may include integral heating means (38). The cooking temperatures of each cooking space is independently controllable.
Patent GB-2341574-A (GB)
Title: A press for forming an impression in a panel
Inventor: ROBSON PAUL FREDERICK
IPC: B44B5/00
Filed: 1998-09-17
Abstract: A press for forming an impression in a panel comprises a moveable upper platten 2 and a lower moveable platten 1. An impression plate 3 is disposed therebetween on one of the press members and has a surface relief pattern 6 complementary to the impression to be formed in the panel P. Adjacent to and fixed relative to the impression plate 6 there are panel guides 9 that each comprises an insulating member 12. The panel is slid on to the surface of the impression plate until its edges contact the insulating members. As the upper platten descends it first moves insulating members downwardly against a biasing force so that they are clear of the edge of the panel and then presses the panel into the impression plate to form the impression. The panel guides allow the panel to be correctly located with respect to the impression plate without damaging the edge of the panel.