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Patent GB-2315312-A (GB)
Title: Garden hose support
Inventor: JONES DAVID ALFRED
IPC: F16L3/00
Filed: 1996-07-12
Abstract: The support comprises means to retain the hose and means to space the retaining means from a support surface. One support has a hollow tube 2B open at one end and a shoulder 2C at its other end, an access slot running the length of the tube 2B across the top thereof. The tube 2B is attached to a support shaft 2E which can be inserted into the ground. A garden hose can be passed through the top slot in the tube 2B whereby a hose jet connector 2D can locate in the tube 2B, being prevented from being drawn out of the latter by the shoulder 2C. The tube can be fixed or adjustable on the shaft 2E and can have a hook for retaining on a hanging basket. Alternative supports have shafts supporting a plug-in connector between the hose and jet or a sleeve with a tapered bore for the jet nozzle or a rear loop for the hose and a forward jet cradle.
Patent GB-2315442-A (GB)
Title: Casting using a pattern with additional part
Inventor: HENLEY LEE
IPC: B22C7/00
Filed: 1996-07-23
Abstract: A method of casting an article by a disposable mould casting process, involving the use of a pattern having an additional pattern part 38, 39 which creates an additional cavity (19, 20 Fig 4) in the mould and locating an insert (70, 71 Fig 4) in the additional cavity (19, 20) which provides a moulding surface (44, 45 Fig 4) having no or no significant draft. By use of the method of the invention, articles having no or no significant draft may be cast directly in the mould, obviating the need to machine or otherwise work the article to a required shape after moulding.
Patent GB-2302140-A (GB)
Title: Pumping and pressure detection using flexible tubes
Inventor: LINDSEY MICHAEL J
IPC: A61M5/168
Filed: 1995-03-21
Abstract: A peristaltic pump unit (18) has a flexible infusate line (28) which is repeatedly compressed by a flat plate like pusher (30). Transverse valve plates (32, 34), on either side of the pusher (30), operate sequentially to close the the in front of and behind the pusher. A resistive pressure sensor (50), between the two valves, provides signals to a microprocessor (46) which provides the system monitoring capabilities. Consistency in dose rate is provided by arranging for the flexible line (28) to be received in an elongate groove or channel (58) which acts to restrain sideways bulging of the line as it is being compressed by the pusher.
Patent GB-2317720-A (GB)
Title: Managing Flash memory
Inventor: MARSTERS JONATHAN IAIN
IPC: H04M1/724
Filed: 1996-09-30
Abstract: To reduce wear on a write-few Flash memory changes are written to the Flash memory in batches. Changes to be made are held in RAM and written to the Flash memory depending on their number, their priority levels and the time intervals elapsing between receipt of changes by the RAM. The Flash memory manager monitors the number of times that its blocks are erased and can copy data from the most erased block to the least to even up wear since it is likely that the data transferred from the most erased block is likely to be updated often. The Flash memory manager has an interrupt handling routine which operates during erase or write operations. If an erase operation is in progress, it is halted and reading is enabled. If a write operation is in progress, the interrupt is suspended until the current word has been written at which time memory reading is enabled. If more words remain to be written the write operation is resumed with the next word after the interrupt has been processed.
Patent GB-2306142-A (GB)
Title: Mid-engine vehicle
Inventor: TANAKA HIROMASA
IPC: B60K17/346
Filed: 1996-10-14
Abstract: A driver's seat and an engine are disposed side-by-side to maximize the advantages of a mid-engine vehicle layout. A driver's seat is offset leftwards with respect to a center line of a vehicle body in a one-seater vehicle, and a power unit integrally provided with the engine and transmission is disposed on the right of the center line of the vehicle body. When viewed from the side of the vehicle, the seat and the power unit overlap each other. Thus, the inertial moment about a yaw axis of the vehicle is minimized to enhance the turning performance and moreover, the distribution of load to from wheels Wf and rear wheels Wr is made uniform to enhance the performance of the vehicle when in motion.
Patent GB-2320038-A (GB)
Title: Support structure for clayware wall cladding
Inventor: CAPO-BIANCO ANTHONY JAMES
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 1996-12-07
Abstract: A support structure for clayware cladding plates or tiles (10) comprises a metal rail (50) and a plurality of metal support brackets (58) engaged with the rail (50) so as to prevent relative rotation but so as to permit sliding of each bracket (58) along the length of the rail, each bracket being apertured for the insertion of fixing screws and the rail (58) having a shape such that hanging nibs (14) of clayware tiles (10) may be located over it to hang a horizontal row of said tiles (10) on the rail (50).
Patent GB-2324729-A (GB)
Title: Lung treatment device
Inventor: SABANATHAN SABARATNAM
IPC: A61B17/12
Filed: 1997-04-30
Abstract: An obturator for a bronchial tube or tubule of a human or animal lung comprises a blocking element (92) and a securing element (90). The blocking element serves to seal the tube or tubule against the passage of fluid past the obturator when the obturator is disposed in a bronchial tube or tubule. The securing element serves to retain the blocking element in position. The blocking element comprises a substantially cylindrical plug of biocompatible, resiliently deformable closed-cell foamed plastics material, such as PVC. The securing element comprises a stent having barbs (98) to engage and retain the blocking element. The stent also has anchors (100) to retain the stent in a bronchial tube or tubule. A delivery device for the obturator is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2314194-A (GB)
Title: Wide range dual-backlight display
Inventor: WALSH KEVEN L
IPC: G02F1/13357
Filed: 1997-06-03
Abstract: A backlight display system having a display screen 112 illuminated directly by high intensity daylight lamps 110 and illuminated indirectly by lower intensity nightlight lamps 114a, 114b positioned to reflect their light off the daylight lamps 110 and onto the display screen 112. The backlight display system includes intensity gradient filters 116 and/or distribution lenses 117 to enhance the uniformity of reflected nightlight, a brightness enhancement filter/diffuser 162 disposed before the display screen 112, and optical filtering positioned between the illumination sources and the display screen. Photosensor 123a,b,c controlled intensity feedback is used to provide smooth continuous dimming transition from a wide range of maximum to minimum intensity. The system also provides a third monochromatic nightlight lamp array 134a,b for "class A" Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) compatibility and an override switch to assure that lighting restrictions needed for night-vision are maintained. The system thus provides illumination of the display screen for operating during daytime conditions, nighttime conditions, nighttime conditions of Class A NVIS device use, and nighttime conditions of Class B NVIS device use.
Patent GB-2328228-A (GB)
Title: Shale-stabilizing additive
Inventor: CRASTER BERNADETTE TERESA
IPC: C09K8/22
Filed: 1997-08-16
Abstract: A shale-stabilizing additive comprises a polyol having at least one nitrogen atom and at least one alkoxylate group. The alkoxylate group may consist of 1-25 alkoxylate units selected from polyethylene glycols, polypropylene glycols, polybutylene glycols, and any copolymers thereof. Preferably the polyol includes two nitrogen atoms, e.g. an alkane diamine. The additive can be used for water-based drilling fluids to facilitate the drilling process through shales, particularly in environmentally sensitive areas.
Patent GB-2317334-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat accessory
Inventor: DREW JON PHILIP FRANCIS
IPC: B60N3/00
Filed: 1997-09-11
Abstract: An accessory 1 for a vehicle seat 2 provides an in-vehicle tray or like surface. The accessory 1 includes a rigid sheet member 3 having a first (upper) surface 4 providing the tray, and a second (under) surface 5. Hinged to the under surface 5 is a support member comprising an arm 7 hinged at 9 to the sheet member and having an elbow hinge 8 along the length of the arm. The free end 10 of the arm cooperates and releasably engages with one 11 of a set of stops. The accessory further includes catch means 13 which releasably engage the lap portion 12 of a seat-belt of the vehicle. The upper surface 4 may be provided with a non-slip or anti-slip covering and may have projections and/or depressions so that articles can be kept securely on the surface. The accessory thus efficiently adapts a vehicle seat into a secure horizontal tray or like surface.
Patent GB-2319058-A (GB)
Title: Rotary lever with a means for preventing detachment
Inventor: HAMADA YOSHIKAZU
IPC: F16B19/00
Filed: 1997-11-05
Abstract: A rotary lever comprises a lever base (2) having a supporting shaft (4) provided on a first surface and having at a tip end thereof an outwardly facing hook (13). An elongated space (7) is formed inside of the shaft (4) and a slit (11) is formed in an annular wall (10) of the supporting shaft (4) to permit the tip end of the shaft to be deformed inwardly. A pin (5) can be inserted into the elongated space (7). The lever base, the supporting shaft and the pin are integrally formed in one piece from a resilient material.
Patent GB-2322374-A (GB)
Title: Stabilizer mixture for organic materials
Inventor: KROEHNKE CHRISTOPH
IPC: C08K5/1535
Filed: 1998-02-04
Abstract: Organic materials which possess outstanding stability to oxidative, thermal or light-induced degradation comprise as stabilizers at least one compound of the benzofuran-2-one type, at least one compound of the organic phosphite or phosphonite type, at least one compound of the phenolic antioxidant type and at least one compound of the sterically hindered amine type.
Patent GB-2324894-A (GB)
Title: Importing information onto a chip card
Inventor: DEINDL MICHAEL
IPC: G06F21/60
Filed: 1998-03-06
Abstract: A method of importing application information onto a chip card which has a memory with a directory. The contents of the memory are changed according to the application information but left in an inactive status. An electronic fingerprint is calculated from both the application information and additional information regarding the change of contents, such as a path indication in the chip card directory. The electronic fingerprint is compared with at least one other electronic fingerprint, which is preferably stored on the card, and the change of contents of the memory of the chip card is activated if on comparison a match is established between the electronic fingerprint and the at least one other electronic fingerprint.
Patent GB-2335844-A (GB)
Title: Seat assembly providing adjustable lumbar support
Inventor: DECEUNINCK STEFAAN
IPC: A47C7/46
Filed: 1998-03-27
Abstract: A seat assembly providing adjustable lumbar support comprises a pair of, preferably elastic, flexible supporting elements (2) each of which is anchored to a corresponding side of a seat frame (1, fig. 1). Inner ends of the flexible elements (2) that extend towards one another are linked by means of a Bowden cable mechanism (5,6,7) that enables the ends of the flexible elements (2) to be tensioned towards one another to give an increasingly tight feel to a seat in the lumbar region. The elements (2) together with additional supporting elements not shown underlie the conventional seat upholstery that extends over the frame (1, fig. 1).
Patent GB-2321860-A (GB)
Title: Reversed phase chromatographic process
Inventor: COLLINS ELIZABETH
IPC: B01D15/08
Filed: 1996-12-02
Abstract: A factory scale process for the reversed phase chromatographic decolorisation, separation and purification of water-soluble nonionic contrast media compounds from solutions containing nonionic compound impurities includes the steps of passing a solution through a decoloriser chromatographic column (2) and eluting the decoloriser column (2) with solvent. The packing in the decoloriser column (2) is regenerated by passing a regenerating solvent (20) through the packing, purifying the solvent (21) in a solvent recovery plant (25) and recycling the solvent. Waste solvent (33) produced on regenerating a purification column used in a recovery process may also be recovered in the solvent recovery plant (25).
Patent GB-2328422-A (GB)
Title: A method for controlling drives of conveying machinery
Inventor: WEIGEL WILFRIED
IPC: B65G23/36
Filed: 1998-07-16
Abstract: A method for controlling the main and auxiliary drives (17, 18, 20) of conveyors (10), for example, in underground mining. The drives are controlled as a function of the loading of the conveyor in such a way that in a low load range of the conveyor the auxiliary drive (20) produces a higher output than the main drives (17, 18) and as the load increases the output advantage of the auxiliary drive in relation to the main drives is reduced. This special load distribution to auxiliary and main drives has the advantage that sagging of the conveyor element, for example the chain of a scraper chain conveyor in the inaccessible and concealed lower strand, close to the main drive, can be prevented. The risk of damage to the machine frame or conveyor chain is thereby reduced.
Patent GB-2329676-A (GB)
Title: Preventing damage to a compression-ignition i.c. engine by providing a continuously hot site to burn off incorrectly injected fuel
Inventor: POLACH WILHELM
IPC: F02D17/02
Filed: 1998-09-08
Abstract: In the event of a fault in an electrically controlled injection valve 15 or the electric control unit 10 such that high pressure fuel is injected continuously, a continuously hot site in the combustion chamber maintains a burning flame beyond the expansion stroke until the end of the induction stroke, as long as atmospheric oxygen together with fuel are still available, thus preventing damage to the engine. The hot site may be provided by a glow body 30 mounted in insulation 34 in the wall of the combustion chamber in the region of the injection jets 36 and heated by the combustion. Alternatively, the hot site may be formed by a glow plug 31, by the insulated base 32 of the piston 25 or by a spark plug 33 which is fired at BDC. If the control device 10 detects malfunction eg by engine speed fluctuations, the injectors 15 or the high pressure injection pump 18 may be closed down. Alternatively the EGR return valve 6 may be fully opened while the air throttle 8 is held closed thus starving the engine of oxygen. The EGR return path may be kept short to assist the continuing combustion of incorrectly injected fuel.
Patent GB-2343216-A (GB)
Title: Plastering apparatus
Inventor: NEWEY DOUGLAS SARNAC
IPC: E04F21/08
Filed: 1998-10-28
Abstract: A plastering apparatus 1 comprises a float 9 connected to a reservoir 2 by a plaster feed tube 7. The reservoir holds freshly mixed plaster 3 which is fed along the feed tube to the float by means of an air pump 8. The flow rate to the float is altered using an air valve 21 which is controlled by manipulating two Bowden cables 22, 23. The float is attached to plaster feed tube by means of a ball joint 10 which allows movement. The float also comprises a handle 24 and a plaster receiver (11, figure 2) from which plaster passes along four small tubes 12, 13, 14, 15 onto a front plate 16 and then out on to a surface through four apertures 17, 18, 19, 20.
Patent GB-2331298-A (GB)
Title: Decontamination material
Inventor: ANDERSON DEREK WILLIAM
IPC: A62D3/38
Filed: 1998-11-03
Abstract: A material comprises an acidic resin which reacts with at least one toxic chemical to convert it to a non-hazardous residue. The acid resin may be selected from AMBERLYST (RTM), AMBERLlTE (RTM), or DOWEX (RTM) and is preferably an adsorbent support material. A composition comprising the material is also disclosed, wherein the material supports an active reagent which may react with a toxic chemical to produce a non-hazardous product. The active reagent is typically an oxidising agent and may be MMPP (magnesium monoperoxyphthalate), oxone (potassium peroxymonosulphate), MCPBA (m-chloroperoxybenzoic acid), IBDA (iodobenzene diacetate), calcium hypochlorite, or fichlor (sodium dichloroisocyanurate). A further active agent may be provided which is active against a different toxic chemical. A method for removing a toxic chemical from a contaminated area using the composition is also described.
Patent GB-2331361-A (GB)
Title: Measuring volumetric water flow rates in wellbores
Inventor: CHACE DAVID M
IPC: E21B47/10
Filed: 1998-11-04
Abstract: A method for determining a volume fraction of water moving in a predetermined direction along a conduit 1 includes measuring a fractional volume of water occupying the conduit 1 at a plurality of locations 2, 3, 4, 5 along the conduit. An oxygen activation velocity of the water flowing in the conduit is determined at the locations 2, 3, 4, 5, and the counting rate of a gamma ray detector used to measure oxygen activation is normalised with respect to the measured fractional volume of water. The normalised count rates of the gamma ray detector are then characterised with respect to a relative velocity between the water and the detector. The step of characterising is performed in portions of the conduit which are sloped so that gravity acts on the water along the predetermined direction of flow, and the relative velocity of the flow at other points of the conduit is inferred from this data. The method avoids errors that would be incurred in areas of the conduit where gravity causes reverse or stagnant flow.
Patent GB-2326858-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle power train
Inventor: NESBITT DAVID CHARLES
IPC: B60K5/02
Filed: 1997-06-05
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB97/01515 Sec. 371 Date Nov. 30, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Nov. 30, 1998 PCT Filed Jun. 5, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO97/46406 PCT Pub. Date Dec. 11, 1997A motor vehicle power train includes an engine (26) mounted longitudinally near the front of the vehicle and a transmission assembly (35) mounted intermediate front and rear differentials (17, 18). The transmission assembly is connected to the engine through an input propshaft (31), to the front differential through a front propshaft (37) and to the rear differential through a rear propshaft (38). The transmission assembly comprises a change speed transmission (28) which receives drive from the input propshaft and a hollow output shaft (49), a transfer transmission comprising a center differential (30) which is drivably connected to the hollow output shaft, has a front differential output shaft (54) for transmitting drive to the front propshaft and a rear differential output shaft (56) for transmitting drive to the rear propshaft, one of the differential output shafts (54) extending co-axially through the hollow output shaft. The transmission assembly also comprises an auxiliary output transmission (39) in the drive from the front differential output shaft to the front propshaft, the transmission assembly being arranged so that front and rear rotary outputs (37B, 38B) to the front and rear propshafts are axially offset from a rotary input (33) from the input propshaft, the front rotary output by an amount greater than that of the rear rotary output. The change speed transmission is conveniently adapted from a known automatic transmission for front wheel drive vehicles and can be connected using an input transmission (34).
Patent GB-2332909-A (GB)
Title: Glycerol based fluidifying substance for polymersation process
Inventor: SPENSLEY ROBERT HARDY
IPC: C08F2/14
Filed: 1998-12-30
Abstract: A fluidifying substance for a non-pharmaceutical polymerisable composition wherein the substance is or includes glycerol is described. The substance preferably comprises glycerol in admixture with water, and possibly other reagents. The glycerol-based substance is inert. A polymeric composition of the present invention is suitable for use as a grout, adhesive etc in a number of situations. In the example, a two part styrene/unsaturated polyester curable composition for anchoring bolts is prepared, where the catalyst part comprises a peroxide initiator and a filler dispersed in glycerol and water, the latter two being in a weight ratio of 19:2.7 respectively.
Patent GB-2340517-A (GB)
Title: Ceiling panel
Inventor: BODINE DARRYL C
IPC: E04B9/28
Filed: 1999-08-09
Abstract: A ceiling panel (32) that conceals the grid in a suspended ceiling, having opposed active edges (A,B) with kerfs (33,35) of different profiles, for engagement with the grid, and opposed passive edges (C,D). Kerfs of different depths at different levels in the active edges (A,B) permit the panel to be inserted, or removed, by successive hinge actions as shown. When installed, the panel (32) is locked to the ceiling with no visual indication as to how it can be removed.
Patent GB-2341324-A (GB)
Title: Tooth correction device with decorative feature
Inventor: MOSSLEY VALERY
IPC: A61C7/12
Filed: 1999-09-04
Abstract: A tooth correction device including a decorative feature which serves to make the visible part of the device, when worn, of a more pleasing or acceptable appearance. The decorative design, may include the name of, for instance, a person or a pop group and may be detachable from the device. Alternatively, the decorative feature may be integral or permanently attached to the device.
Patent GB-2342377-A (GB)
Title: Anti-flood door with inflatable seal
Inventor: PRICE JOHN
IPC: E06B7/23
Filed: 1999-08-10
Abstract: A door capable of withstanding floodwater has inflatable seals located within channels around the aperture frame surround of a doorway and the door has corresponding channels to accommodate the seals when inflated. The doorway frame has bevelled corners and the tubes are inflated from a small air tank.
Patent GB-2356833-A (GB)
Title: Wall painting tiles
Inventor: PARTON DENIS
IPC: B44C1/10
Filed: 1999-11-30
Abstract: Tiles that can be releasably attached to a wall by Velcro (RTM) type fasteners and painted comprise a front surface 29 adhesively bonded to a rear surface 28. The space between the surfaces can be filled with sponge, cardboard or air under pressure. The tiles may interlock (Fig 2) or be butted up to each other (Fig 1). The tiles may be painted individually or together.
Patent GB-2351594-A (GB)
Title: Portable terminal
Inventor: SAVAGE JOHN GERARD
IPC: G07F19/00
Filed: 1999-12-03
Abstract: A portable terminal (10) for use with a self-service terminal (50, Fig 3) is described. The terminal (10) has a communication port (22) and a transaction interface (24). A user may use the transaction interface (24) to enter details of a transaction. At some later time the user may go to the self-service terminal (50) and transmit the entered transaction from the portable terminal (10) to the self-service terminal (50) so that the terminal (50) executes the entered transaction. The transaction details may be stored and transmitted in encrypted form as may the user's PIN. Preferably, each input transaction is given a lifetime to complete after which it is invalid and a codename can be given to each transaction. A transaction system including a portable terminal (10), and a method of conducting a transaction using a portable terminal (10) are also described.
Patent HU-T66323-A (HU)
Title: Zeolit-p and process for its producing
Inventor: ARAYA ABRAHAM
IPC: C11D3/12
Filed: 1993-04-09
Abstract: Process for preparing P zeolites in which aluminate and silicate solutions are reacted in the presence of a P-zeolite seed. P zeolite having the oxide formula <MATH>  wherein y is the water content and having a calcium effective binding capacity of above 150 mg/g, an oil absorption of above 80g of oil per 100g of zeolite and a calcium uptake rate of below 10 seconds.