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Patent GB-2263276-A (GB)
Title: Tamper evident closure for dispenser
Inventor: INGRAM MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: B65D47/26
Filed: 1993-01-18
Abstract: A closure assembly e.g. for a salt or spice dispenser has a lid 12 on which a closure disc 28 having dispensing apertures 33 - 35 is rotatably mounted by a spigot 130 positively engaging a socket 20, a line of weakness 140 surrounding (at least partially) the spigot or the socket (preferably the one which is uppermost in use). Thus forcible separation of the disc from the lid will lead to tearing of the line of weakness, so that the fact of the separation will be evident. The socket 20 is preferably provided in a recess in the lid (16, Figure 2), the recess also including a press-in area 22 for creating a dispensing aperture. An enlarged head 132 of the spigot prevents removal, the spigot being solid (30, Figure 6) or hollow and having sloping walls 152, 154 around the head 132 for assembly purposes. The line of weakness 10 is preferably a recess of curved profile. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265940-A (GB)
Title: Ball joint with prestressed plastic bearing bush
Inventor: ZIVKOVIC MILORAD
IPC: B60G7/00
Filed: 1993-03-23
Abstract: A ball joint having a joint pin 20, the spherical head 18 of which is received by a bearing shell 22 arranged in the joint housing, is to be improved in such a way that, in spite of bearing-shell wear which occurs, the radial guidance of the spherical head in the bearing shell remains largely constant over the lifetime of the ball joint. For this purpose, the bearing shell 22, through which passes a slot 24 extending transversely relative to the circumferential direction, bears with a cylindrical part 26 of its circumferential surface against a cylindrical wall portion 34 of the joint housing and is radially prestressed relative to the axis of the cylindrical wall portion between said joint housing and the equatorial diameter 40 of the spherical head 18. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278428-A (GB)
Title: Lighting system having primary and auxiliary light sources and power supplies
Inventor: WILBOURNE ALBERT HENRY
IPC: H05B37/04
Filed: 1993-05-27
Abstract: A lighting system comprises a primary light source 18 and an auxiliary light source 20 utilising an auxiliary power supply 32, for use when the power supply 14 to the primary light source 18 is interrupted, for example, in the event of a power-cut. The system is arranged such that interruption of the primary power supply 14 results e.g. in operation of a relay 30 to permit connection of the auxiliary power supply 32 and the auxiliary light source 20. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268144-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for feeding a succesion of reels to a pickup station
Inventor: GAMBERINI ANTONIO
IPC: B65G47/252
Filed: 1993-06-14
Abstract: A method and device (1) for feeding a succession of reels (2) of strip material to a pickup station (A); the reels (2) being fed successively on a conveyor belt 5, and laid flat, on to a low-friction supporting surface (9), being centered on the supporting surface (9) in relation to an axis (15) substantially perpendicular to the supporting surface (9), and being lifted off the supporting surface (9) and rolled over into an on-edge pickup position in the pickup station (A). The centring means comprises a retractable centering spindle 26 and a stop 45a. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279109-A (GB)
Title: Engine oil sump
Inventor: CASTRO PAUL RAYMOND
IPC: F01M11/00
Filed: 1993-06-18
Abstract: The sump 40 has a wall 54 dividing the sump into a main region 58 and a pick-up region 56. A thermally operated valve 66 opens an aperture 64 in the dividing wall 54 only after the oil in the pick-up region warms up. When the engine is started from cold only oil from the pick-up region is circulated round the engine, being returned there by a guide 70. The valve may be a bi-metallic strip, a memory metal strip (Fig. 7) or a strip (84, Figs. 8 and 9) operated by a wax thermostat. The valve 66 may open above the normal engine operating temperature. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292884-A (GB)
Title: Rifamycin & bismuth salts for treating bacterial infections
Inventor: PEKKANEN TIMO
IPC: A61K33/24
Filed: 1994-09-12
Abstract: Staphylococcal or pseudomonal infections are treated by the separate or simultaneous administration of a bismuth salt (e.g. bismuth subcitrate, subnitrate or subsalicylate) and a rifamycin antibiotic. The compositions are particularly useful in nosocomial wound or urinary tract infections.
Patent GB-2287400-A (GB)
Title: An adjustable television or similar armchair
Inventor: HAUSHERR KLAUS
IPC: A47C1/034
Filed: 1995-02-02
Abstract: A linear electric motor is retro-fitted to a television or similar armchair of the type having a tilting seat and back part and a swing-out footrest, consisting of a lower frame part having lateral faces and a seat-backrest part forming a rigid unit, between which link chains are disposed as swivel members for the seat-backrest part, which link chains consist of first fittings fixed to the seat, second fittings fixed to the side faces, which are strengthened by crossbars, scissor-type pairs of articulated arms by means of which the footrest can be inevitably swung out when swivelling the seat-backrest part from the sitting position into a resting position, and also connecting rods. The fitting involves a rigid lever 15 fixed to the rear crossbar 11, to which lever one end of a linear, electromotive actuator 16 is supported. A shaft 21 is mounted on the front crossbar 10 and the second metal fittings 7, which shaft comprises a first adjusting lever 22 on which the other end of the actuator 16 is hinged, and which comprises a pair of second adjusting levers 20 which are hinged via hinged links 23 to the front end region of the first metal fittings 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287833-A (GB)
Title: Circuit breaker
Inventor: PURKAYASTHA INDRAJIT
IPC: H01H71/12
Filed: 1995-03-20
Abstract: An electromagnetic shield is positioned between the current transformers contained in a case of a circuit breaker and an electronic trip unit of the circuit breaker. The shield is shaped from a metal part 2 that is coated with a plastic insulating material 4 and is inserted within a recess in the case cover that houses the electronic trip unit circuit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2303038-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for watering and draining soil
Inventor: IZATT JAMES PATERSON
IPC: E02B11/00
Filed: 1995-07-07
Abstract: Apparatus for watering and draining soil. The tube apparatus comprises vertical slotted tubes 2 which comprise elongated vertical aperture flow controllers interconnected by drainage pipes 5. The vertical tube apparatus is embedded in coarse sand or gravel 4 over a impervious base 8. The vertical tube apparatus controls the drainage direction 11 and vertical water table 12 governed by a water controller 13 to activate direct drainage from sportsfield surface. The apparatus has three functions - direct drainage control to a trough - combined sub irrigation and drainage to a sump - drainage in the soil only to the vertical apparatus, all inserted vertically in the playing surface of a sportsfield and sports area 1.
Patent GB-2291906-A (GB)
Title: Fluid loss control
Inventor: CAWIEZEL KAY E
IPC: C09K8/514
Filed: 1995-07-28
Abstract: The invention, in one embodiment, relates to a fluid loss control additive or composition comprising a granular starch composition and fine particulate mica, in specified proportions. The invention further comprises a fracturing fluid containing a starch composition and mica, in a specified ratio. In yet a third embodiment, the invention comprises a method of fracturing a subterranean formation penetrated by a borehole, comprising injecting into the borehole and into contact with the formation, at a rate and pressure sufficient to fracture the formation, a fracturing fluid containing starch and mica, in specified ratios, and in an amount sufficient to provide fluid loss control.
Patent GB-2304489-A (GB)
Title: Entertainment system
Inventor: MCCAULEY STEVE
IPC: H04H60/23
Filed: 1995-08-15
Abstract: An audio-on-demand home entertainment system 10 for playback of audio recordings in which the user's personal record, CD or tape collection is provided as a "virtual record collection" at a remote site 60 thereby avoiding many problems associated with acquiring and maintaining a record collection. A single playback device is adapted to receive the different types of recorded media available thereby avoiding the need for separate CD, audio tape, record and DAT players.
Patent GB-2298787-A (GB)
Title: Waterbed
Inventor: HSIA YU CHUN
IPC: A47C27/08
Filed: 1995-08-24
Abstract: A water bed has a mattress body formed of upper and a lower sheets 11,12. A plurality of parallelly arranged and mutually communicable long air chambers 21 are sealed inside the mattress body by means of radioheating to longitudinally divide an inner space of the mattress body into a plurality of alternate water passages 22. The air chambers each has an oval-shaped cross section which permits the air chambers to change their shape with the amount of air filled thereinto and thereby permits the mattress body to maintain in a soft, elastic, stable condition. The air chambers reduce the water required to fill the mattress body and thereby reduce the weight of the mattress body and shorten the time required to heat or cool the water bed.
Patent GB-2304964-A (GB)
Title: Diagrams for representation of data
Inventor: PIERRY ADRIAN ARRAU
IPC: G09B29/00
Filed: 1995-09-12
Abstract: A Venn type diagram for the presentation of data is disclosed. The diagram contains identifiable square areas that represent individual subjects having a number of characteristics. Each set of common characteristics are highlighted by encircling lines or depicting the sets in a third dimension. The diagram allows a large amount of data to be presented in an easily understood manner.
Patent GB-2294331-A (GB)
Title: Flowmeter end cap
Inventor: BLOSS KENNETH R
IPC: G01F15/00
Filed: 1994-01-20
Abstract: A moulded end cap 22A, 24C for a flowmeter assembly having a metering device especially adapted for medical and laboratory equipment applications has a valve stem 60 threadedly mounted in a body 59 shaped to define at least two tapered orifices, and the valve stem defines two portions 60B, 60D, the larger portion 60D engaging the internal surface of the body 59 to prevent damage by application of excessive torque. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297797-A (GB)
Title: Security device for locks
Inventor: GALLEGO LUIS VALDAJOS
IPC: E05B59/00
Filed: 1996-02-07
Abstract: A Security device locks having main 3, and restraint 6 bolts, comprises reversible means by which the shaft (13) of the internal actuator (5) is rotationally coupled to the shaft (14) of the restraint actuator (7), selectively transmitting the rotation from the former to the latter, comprising a driving disc (8) with driving feet applied to the two fronts (10a, 11a) of two transverse fins (10 and 11) mounted coaxially and jointly on the supporting tube (21) of the internal actuator (5), extending symmetrically and having thrust parts (10b,11b) capable of engaging the actuating part (12c) of a cam (12) rotationally integral with the shaft (14) of the restraint actuator (7) and capable of occupying two extreme angular operative positions which determine the extended and retracted states respectively of the restraining bolt (6). A magnetic card operated locking mechanism acts on the main bolt operation but other forms of electronic or key-operated locks can be used.
Patent GB-2311927-A (GB)
Title: Jewellery with support function
Inventor: TONGUE DAVID
IPC: A44C3/00
Filed: 1996-04-10
Abstract: A decorative part 4 of metal or plastics having an open hook (Figs 1,2) or closed loop configuration is suspended from chain 16 or formed as a brooch. In the case of a closed loop, an openable gap 10 is present, associated with a catch 18. Small items of jewellery, such as a finger ring, may be temporarily stored on the part 4 for safety.
Patent GB-2300993-A (GB)
Title: Telephone modem
Inventor: LAWLOR GEOFFREY KEITH
IPC: H04M11/06
Filed: 1996-05-13
Abstract: A telephone handset 11 and a modem system 13 are connected in parallel to a standard PSTN line 10. The modem system identifies predetermined incoming numbers and responds to those by enabling a digital data device such as a data logger 14 for automatic data transfer. Other numbers are ignored by the modem device, and cause the handset to ring for manual answering. If the incoming call includes a CLI signal, that precedes the ring signal. In the modem system, a CLI demodulator 21 extracts the calling number, and a microprocessor 22 compares it against a list of stored number in memory 26. If it matches, the microprocessor enables a PSTN modem 25 to establish communication between line 10 and the data logger immediately, ie before the ring signals which normally follows the CLI signal can appear. If there is no match, modem 25 remains unenergized, and the normal ring signals appear and pass to the handset also on line 10, to cause it to ring in the usual way.
Patent GB-2314470-A (GB)
Title: Battery charging arrangement with inductively coupled charging device and rechargeable battery device
Inventor: TIEN CHUNG-LUNG
IPC: H02J7/02
Filed: 1996-06-18
Abstract: A battery (24, Figs. 1,2) of a rechargeable battery device 20 is connected to a secondary induction coil 21 which is displaceable relative to a primary induction coil 14 of a charging device 10, so that the battery (24) is charged when the coils 14 and 21 are located adjacent one another such that a current in the coil 14 can induce a current in coil 21. The battery (24) and coil 21 may be incorporated in an electrical product, particularly a wireless electrical product such as a remote control unit, eg. a wireless computer mouse 30. The primary coil 14 is has a transistor driver (13, Figs. 1,2) receiving a pulse train from an oscillator (12), the oscillator (12) and driver (13) being powered by a DC power source (11) which incorporates a voltage regulator (113) for deriving a desired DC voltage from an AC or DC supply. The secondary coil 21 is connected to the battery (24) via rectifier and filter circuits (22, 23). The coils 14 and 21 are preferably planar spiral coils.
Patent GB-2315888-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the degree of parallelism when performing parallel processing on an inherently serial computer program
Inventor: BIRD COLIN LEONARD
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 1996-07-31
Abstract: An inherently serial program is processed in parallel, thus leading to higher processing speeds, while maintaining a close approximation to the specific result obtained through a serial running of the program. This goal has been attained based on the fact that the desired degree of closeness between a parallel result and the serial result depends on the particular inherently serial program being run and the type of analysis being performed. That is, some inherently serial processes require a "fine-tuned" result while for others a "coarser" result is acceptable. The frequency at which the parallel branches consolidate their respective results is changed accordingly to alter the degree of closeness between the parallel processed result and the serially processed result.
Patent GB-2305185-A (GB)
Title: Dewaxing oil with a co-polymer
Inventor: BRAAMS JOHANNES FRANCISCUS HEN
IPC: C10G73/04
Filed: 1996-09-12
Abstract: A process for dewaxing a hydrocarbon oil includes the precipitation of the wax by a co-polymer of n-alkyl (meth)acrylates and maleic anhydride. Preferably the ratio of (meth)acrylate to maleic anhydride is 5:1, especially 1:1, the copolymer having a degree of alternation of at least 50%. Preferably the alkyl chain length of the (meth)acrylate is C 10 -C 30 and more preferably C 12 -C 24 . The oil is dissolved in a conventional solvent such as toluene and on addition of the copolymer the mixture is cooled, preferably to between -10{C to -45{C. The flow rate of the resulting oil is thus improved.
Patent GB-2318127-A (GB)
Title: Deposition of lithium/lithium nitride on moving web
Inventor: AHMED NADIR ABDUL GHAFFOR
IPC: C23C14/56
Filed: 1996-10-10
Abstract: In apparatus and a process for coating a web (W) by physical vapour deposition with at least one coating comprising lithium nitride a source of lithium is evaporated in a nitrogen atmosphere in a vacuum chamber. The web (W) is drawn in over a water cooled drum and lithium evaporated and deposited on the web. The reaction between lithium and nitrogen to form lithium nitride may be enhanced by utilising the technique of Ion Assisted Deposition. The web may be coated initially with copper or other electrically conductive materials. The apparatus and process may advantageously be used in the production of lithium dry cell batteries. In a modification at least one part is provided through which material may be introduced into the chamber manually.
Patent GB-2310569-A (GB)
Title: Data transmission
Inventor: BURROWS JUSTIN
IPC: H04M3/38
Filed: 1997-02-21
Abstract: Apparatus for enabling person-to-person transmission of data in electronic/electrical format e.g. a FAX from a sender to a receiver terminal through a switchboard comprises means for receiving incoming data, means for identifying the addressee of the data, means for storing the transmitted data in a storage register assigned to the addressee, means for transferring the data to a retrieval terminal and means for actuation of the retrieval terminal for retrieval of the data by the addressee. The apparatus is especially suitable for installation in a hotel, in which each guest room includes a retrieval terminal.
Patent GB-2310445-A (GB)
Title: Y-shaped soundproof wall
Inventor: SHIMA HIROSHI
IPC: G10K11/16
Filed: 1997-02-21
Abstract: A Y-shaped soundproof wall comprising a vertical straight main wall (1) rising upward from the ground, a first branch wall (3) provided on the top of the main wall (1) and tiltable toward a sound source, and a second branch wall (4) also provided on the top of the main wall (1) and tiltable away from the sound source. In the soundproof wall, the bottom ends of the first and second branch walls (3,4) are fixed to a mount frame (11) with hinges (5) in such a manner that they can be opened and closed, the hinges (5) of the first and second branch walls (3,4) in closed positions are fixed to the top end of the main wall (1), and each of the first and second branch walls (3,4) in opened or tilted position is held by coupling members (7,8) at the predetermined tilt angle.
Patent GB-2324149-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle exhaust fume directing apparatus
Inventor: WHITE VIVIAN GEORGE
IPC: B08B15/00
Filed: 1997-04-10
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a duct 16 having two ends 20, 28, connecting means 22 for connecting one of said ends to a vehicle exhaust pipe 24 and attachment means 26 for attaching the duct to a vehicle 10 such that the other of said ends 28 is supported at a level which would be above the head of a person 12 standing beside the vehicle. Exhaust fumes rise from the duct 16 to an extraction cowl 32.
Patent GB-2316580-A (GB)
Title: Estimating the location of a mobile unit for emergency call assistance
Inventor: DUNN JAMES M
IPC: B60R25/10
Filed: 1997-06-12
Abstract: The location of a mobile unit 20 (e.g. cellular telephone, 2-way pager) making an emergency call is estimated by measuring the signal strength received at a plurality of antennas linked to base stations. Each measurement is sent through network control to a computer. The computer forms a circle 30-33 around each antenna with radius derived from signal strength received at that antenna. The intersection points of the circles are used to define a small area in which the mobile is likely to be found. This area is communicated to an emergency assistance centre together with related information such as an area map. An operator at the centre can despatch rescue personnel and ask the emergency caller to confirm the location by identifying features which are shown on the area map. Steerable antennas may be used to provide vector locations and antennas unable to receive the signal may provide zone exclusion information. The mobile unit may use a command channel to report back signal strengths received from antennae. These received signals may be progressively decreased and the point of loss of contact used to determine distance from the antennae. If a caller has more than one type of mobile unit then both may be used to calculate a search area. The method may also be used to locate stolen objects.
Patent GB-2315336-A (GB)
Title: Testing of powered screwdrivers
Inventor: BAREGGI LUIGI
IPC: G01L25/00
Filed: 1997-07-07
Abstract: An electric motor 16 ,116 is used as the braking element in standard testing of the torque performance of a powered screwdriver 13, by connecting it to a rotatable connector 11,111, running the screwdriver 13 at full speed and measuring that speed, supplying power to the electric motor 16,116 to bring it to a speed close to but not exceeding the measured speed, coupling the shaft of the motor 16,116 to the connector 11,111, and causing the motor 16,116 to execute a predetermined braking regime so that the torque performance of the screwdriver can be measured by a torque transducer 17,117. The motor may be coupled to the connector 11,111 by means of an electromagnetic claw clutch 21 or freewheel 121. Alterations in screwdriver performance with time can be determined.
Patent GB-2328358-A (GB)
Title: Stake supporting device.
Inventor: MURDOCH DOROTHY ANN
IPC: A01G9/12
Filed: 1997-08-21
Abstract: A device for supporting a stake such as plant supporting cane 23, in a container 20, 21 such as a flowerpot, comprises a container rim engaging portion 10, a internal container wall engaging portion 19 and stake engaging means 16, 18. Preferably, the device is formed from corrosion resistant metal strip and includes an arcuate portion 15 which allows for some deformation so that the device can be accommodated in containers of various configurations.
Patent GB-2315293-A (GB)
Title: Stair - ladder platform
Inventor: SANDHAM JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: E06C7/44
Filed: 1995-12-22
Abstract: A portable stair-ladder platform comprising a ladder support platform (1) and a support member (3) pivotally attached to the platform by a pivotal coupling, the parts being arranged such that, when assembled and in use with the ladder support platform substantially horizontal and the support member substantially vertical, an upwardly-facing surface area of the support member abuts a downwardly-facing surface area of the ladder support platform, the pivotal coupling and the surface areas being arranged to tend to maintain substantially a right angle between the abutting parts even when weight is applied to the ladder support platform, and the pivotal coupling being such as to prevent pivoting of the support member substantially beyond the vertical in that angular direction which is towards the underside of the ladder support platform but whilst allowing pivoting of the support member in the other direction so as to allow the device to be collapsed for transportation or storage.
Patent GB-2329325-A (GB)
Title: Disposable cleaning devices, particularly for cleaning toilets
Inventor: MYERS JOHN RAYMOND
IPC: A47K11/10
Filed: 1997-09-19
Abstract: A cleaning device for cleaning a toilet bowl comprises of a handle (14) and ahead (13), where at least the head may be disposed of after one or a few uses. The head may be formed of a material which may be flushed away down the toilet, such as a material which slowly disintegrates upon contact with water and is biodegradable. The head may be impregnated with dry disinfectant or liquid disinfectant may be fed to the head through a tubular handle. In a preferred embodiment the cleaning device comprises a rectangular block (30, Fig. 4a) formed from strips (32, Fig. 4a) of material joined by a water soluble adhesive. In use the glue dissolves to form a brush like head (38, Fig. 4b).