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Patent GB-2317575-A (GB)
Title: Game
Inventor: BEAM KENDALL JETHRO
IPC: A63F9/00
Filed: 1996-09-27
Abstract: An educational game comprises a board (12), at least one die and a set of pegs or game pieces (16) for use therewith. The board includes at least one throughbore (26) for passage of pegs or game pieces through the board and at least two blind bores (28a-28e) each for holding a peg or game piece in the board. A peg or game piece is placed in or removed from one of the blind bores or passed through the throughbore during play. The peg or game piece movement is determined by a roll of the die.
Patent GB-2319128-A (GB)
Title: A CMOS transmission gate multiplexer with improved OFF isolation
Inventor: MEYER ROBERT
IPC: H03K17/687
Filed: 1996-10-30
Abstract: An improved CMOS transmission gate circuit 50 comprises two cascaded transmission gates 52 and 54 with an earthing NMOS switch 56 connected to the middle node Z. If a positive input transient on line INPUT exceeds the positive power supply potential, charge carriers will be injected into the substrate from the input region (102, figure 7) of the PMOS transistor, but these will be collected by the output region of the transistor (104, figure 7) and shunted to earth through 56. An enclosing transistor structure (figures 8-10) improves charge carrier collection. A p-substrate embodiment is discussed in which the switch 56 is a PMOS device connecting the node Z to Vcc. The multiplexer may be applied to an ADC input selector.
Patent GB-2326457-A (GB)
Title: Torsional vibration damper with attached thin walled pulley.
Inventor: JONES LYNN ERYL
IPC: F16F15/14
Filed: 1997-06-21
Abstract: The vibration damper comprises a hub 114, an inertial ring 116 and an elastomer insert 118 located there between. The damper is adapted to be fitted to a shaft of an engine and includes a pressed or spun thin walled pulley 144 for transmitting drive from the engine shaft, said pulley being mounted on the hub on a side of both said hub and said inertial ring which faces the engine. A sinuous intersection 156 provides a reaction to the leverage applied by the belt and reduces fatigue in the pulley. A power take off is attachable via tappings 136 and the elastomer insert has a radially inwardly pointing 'v' portion 152 that retains, and increases the mass of, the inertial ring.
Patent GB-2331721-A (GB)
Title: Shaping process
Inventor: BROOKS STEPHEN CLIVE
IPC: B21D41/02
Filed: 1997-11-29
Abstract: A length of round or square hollow tubing (10), such as steel, into which a solid steel insert (11) has been introduced, is securely held between a pair of grippers (13 and 14). An axially extending force F is then abruptly imparted to the end (12) and insert (11) through an axially moveable ram (19), to cause the end of the tube (12) and the insert (11) to deform generally outwardly, to provide a shape as may be desired, particularly on the head portion of a railing. The tubing and insert may be heated during shaping.
Patent GB-2320958-A (GB)
Title: Radioactive well logging
Inventor: MICKAEL MEDHAT W
IPC: G01N23/202
Filed: 1997-12-10
Abstract: An apparatus (10) for measuring the porosity of earth formations (4) penetrated by a wellbore (2) includes an elongated housing (10A) adapted to traverse the wellbore (2), a controllable source (3) which emits bursts of high-energy neutrons, a near detector (6) primarily sensitive to thermal neutrons and axially spaced apart from the source (3), a far detector (8) also primarily sensitive to thermal neutrons and axially spaced apart from the source so that the near detector (6) is axially disposed between the source (3) and the far detector (8). The apparatus (10) includes a neutron shield (7) disposed between the near detector (6) and the far detector (8), and a neutron scattering insert disposed inside the housing (10A) between the source (3) and the near detector (6). The scattering insert may consist of a material selected from the group of aluminum, beryllium, graphite, silicon, potassium, magnesium, lead and sulfur. In a preferred embodiment, the scattering insert consists of aluminum.
Patent GB-2319174-A (GB)
Title: Massage mat
Inventor: COETZEE PIETER JACOBUS
IPC: A61H7/00
Filed: 1995-08-25
Abstract: A mat (10) is formed from four tiles (12, 14, 16, 18). Each tile (12, 14, 16, 18) consists of a grid (20) formed from a first set of parallel bars (22) and a second set of parallel bars (24). The grid (20) defines a plurality of square apertures (28) between the bars (22, 24). On the upper surface of the grid (20) are located a plurality of convex protrusions (30). The protrusions (30) are arranged in an ordered pattern to provide a massage to a body part of the user pressed against the protrusions. The mat (10) is of particular use as a bath or shower mat.
Patent GB-2323882-A (GB)
Title: A galvanised gate having notched support members to support hollow barrier elements
Inventor: CUNNANE PETER
IPC: E06B11/02
Filed: 1998-03-03
Abstract: A gate comprises a plurality of open-ended hollow barrier elements (2) and at least one support member (15) which includes a series of notches (23) along its length for receiving and supporting the barrier elements (2). The interface between the notches (23) and the barrier elements (2) presents only external welding surfaces so that a relatively simple fluid flow path is established through the elements. A method for manufacturing said gate is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2337441-A (GB)
Title: Wildlife warning device
Inventor: WRIGHT DAVID ARTHUR
IPC: A01M29/16
Filed: 1998-05-21
Abstract: The device comprises of a small casing 5 which houses a battery powered audible and visual alarm 2,3,4. The casing has an eyelet 1 attatched to the outside to enable fastening to the collar of domestic pets.
Patent GB-2337450-A (GB)
Title: Removable exterior panel carrying case
Inventor: BAN-LAVERY PAUL
IPC: A45C5/02
Filed: 1998-05-21
Abstract: A removable exterior panel carrying case includes a panel or panels 10 which are releasably secured to the inner case 12. The panels which are of a different material to the inner are adapted with a mechanism to allow them to be removed and replaced. The interior of the case is provided with a mechanism to allow removal and replacement of the outer panels.
Patent GB-2338678-A (GB)
Title: Substrate for security documents
Inventor: AMES CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 1998-06-25
Abstract: A substrate for producing security documents such as banknotes, cheques and passports which are required to provide a high degree of security against imitation comprises a first layer (16) of biaxially oriented polymeric film laminated together with a second layer (15) of biaxially oriented polymeric film with a metallic layer (18) between, and a third layer (14) of biaxially oriented polymeric film laminated to the second layer with a partially metallised metallic layer (19) therebetween, the metal in each metallic layer being the same or visually similar. At least one metallic layer may provide an electrically conductive path along the width or length of the substrate. A magnetic material may be present between two metallic layers. A layer of polarising material or a dichroic coating may be present on the surfaces of the substrate.
Patent GB-2325375-A (GB)
Title: Digital button telephone system and extension terminal for the same
Inventor: TANAKA TOSHIAKI
IPC: H04M3/533
Filed: 1997-02-13
Abstract: A digital button telephone system which is connected to an analog public network (NW) having a function of transmitting a calling signal including the identification information of the caller through a subscriber line (CO line), incorporates a plurality of extensions to which digital button telephone sets (DKT) (2) or standard telephone sets (STT) (4) are respectively connected as extension terminals, and has a function of exchangingly connecting the subscriber's line to an extension or an extension to another extension. The system comprises terminal storing means in which the information representing the relationship between the caller and the extension terminal (2, 4) is stored in advance. When a calling signal arrives from the network (NW), the caller identification information (caller ID) included in the calling signal is detected by a caller identification information interface unit (RCIU) (12), the extension terminal to be called is determined based on the detected caller ID and the information stored in the storing means by a control unit (RCTU) (16), and the extension terminal is called through a digital telephone set interface unit (RDKU) (13) or standard telephone set interface unit (RSTU) (15).
Patent GB-2330875-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for strengthening a fuel injection tip member
Inventor: MARTIN DAVID E
IPC: F02M61/10
Filed: 1998-09-18
Abstract: An annular ring 186 is placed around the valve seat 166, eg in a groove 188, so as to form an interference fit with the outer walls 190 of the groove 188 so that compressive hoop stresses are induced in the tip 184. The maximum tensile hoop stress experience by the tip during impact of the check valve member 164 against the valve seat 166 is thus reduced, increasing the fatigue life of the tip and minimizing the chances of fracture or other failure.
Patent GB-2331970-A (GB)
Title: Rail transport unit for transporting palletised or high volume loads
Inventor: ORD ROBERT MALCOLM
IPC: B61D3/20
Filed: 1998-12-07
Abstract: A transport unit, particularly a rail wagon or swap body, for transporting a palletised load (7); the unit has a body frame (5) for mounting on wheels (3) above which is a roof (25); the roof has longitudinal edge structures (30) at each side, the edges of which can be raised or lowered to obtain the maximum loading volume of the unit; the edge structure can also be used to stabilise upper loads in the unit.
Patent GB-2332913-A (GB)
Title: Liquid bleach composition
Inventor: HARRIS MICHAEL
IPC: C11D3/395
Filed: 1998-12-23
Abstract: A liquid bleach composition comprising:- (i) halogen bleach component; (ii) a surfactant thickening system which comprises:- (a) an tertairy amine oxide surfactant; (b) a surfactant component comprising a secondary alkane sulphonate anionic surfactant; and (c) a solubilising anionic surfactant, particularly an alkoyl sarcosinate; (iii) electrolyte; and (iv) water.
Patent GB-2346387-A (GB)
Title: Transfer fabric with reinforcing structure encapsulated in polymer matrix
Inventor: JEFFREY JOHN
IPC: D06N3/12
Filed: 1999-02-03
Abstract: A transfer fabric (20) for a papermachine, in particular a tissue making machine, comprises at least one woven or nonwoven reinforcing structure (21) which is at least partially encapsulated in a polymer matrix (24), the web contacting surface of the fabric being substantially monoplanar and continuous. The supporting structure may be a spiral link fabric (20), a composite perforated membrane (figure 5), a yarn tow, a nonwoven felt, a woven textile material, a nonwoven fibrous textile material or a composite of these, and may comprise polyester, polyamide or aramid material. The polymer may be a polyurethane polymer or a silicone based polymer. The reinforcing fabric may be coated with the polymer on one or both sides, or may be fully impregnated with the polymer matrix forming a monocoque structure. The polymer may be antistatic, and may incorporate electrically conductive material such as metal powder, chopped metal fibres and/or textile structures comprising metal and/or carbon yarns or fibres, and may be predominately located in the fabric surface regions. The fabric may be seamed.
Patent GB-2337766-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for metallizing high aspect ratio silicon semiconductor device contacts
Inventor: AMEEN MICHAEL S
IPC: H01L21/285
Filed: 1997-12-11
Abstract: A CVD apparatus (10) is equipped with a cleaning gas source (23, 24), selectively connectable to a gas inlet (16) of the chamber (25) of the apparatus (10), structure, to supply a gas mixture of hydrogen and argon in which the hydrogen con-tent is between 20 percent and 80 percent by volume. A selectively operable 450 MHz RF energy source (71, 71a) is coupled to the chamber (25) to energize a plasma in gas. A selectively operable 13.56 MHz RF energy source (72), controllable independently of the MF energy source (71, 71a) and connected between the wafer support (40) and a chamber anode (26) may be provided to bias a wafer (75) on the support to less than 100 volts, preferably 15 to 35 volts, negative. A heater (42) heats the wafer (75) to temperature about 550 C. Preferably, a turbo molecular pump (32) is used to pump the cleaning gas while maintaining a pressure of between 1 mTorr and 10 Torr and at a rate of from 3 to 12 sccm.
Patent GB-2336352-A (GB)
Title: Bag handling apparatus
Inventor: KERRY MALCOLM CHARLES
IPC: B65B9/20
Filed: 1998-02-03
Abstract: Filled bags (14) delivered from a vertical form fill and seal machine (12) are received in holders (18, 218) for conveyance to and through a further processing station (C) in which at least one sealing, cutting, gluing, folding or similar operation is carried out on the bags while in the holders. The holders may comprise sleeve-like elements (15) movable on an endless horizontal path (16, 216). The holders may slide on a stationary support surface (22, 222) and may be independently movable by means of pushers (54) or connected to a horizontal endless chain conveyor (219). In the processing station (C) successive bags may be subjected to a compressing, resealing and trimming operation to allow each bag to be formed with a block top.
Patent GB-2337782-A (GB)
Title: A seal for a longitudinally movable drillstring component
Inventor: WILLIAMS JOHN R
IPC: E21B33/08
Filed: 1998-02-04
Abstract: A stripper rubber (16) for oil, gas, water and geo-thermal wells having an interior surface design which includes a circular, convex knee portion (20f) in the throat area (T) of the stripper rubber (16) to provide additional support to the stripper (16) during insertion of a tubular member (15) through the stripper rubber (16). The composition for the stripper rubber (16) includes, in one embodiment, enhanced wear characteristics by the addition of TWARON mixed homogeneously throughout the stripper rubber (16).
Patent GB-2353459-A (GB)
Title: Plant support and watering apparatus
Inventor: PENNINGTON-RIDGE MICHAEL DONOV
IPC: A01G27/06
Filed: 1999-08-19
Abstract: The apparatus (10) comprises a shallow open topped container (14) with a planar support member (18) extending across the top thereof except for a recess (20) to permit filling of the container (14). A water supply arrangement (26) is provided within the container (14) and admits water from the container (14) through an opening (36) controlled by a closure member (38) connected to a float (44) so as to provide a constant height of water in the arrangement (26). Water from the arrangement (26) passes via a wicking member (46) to a capillary mat (24) on the member (18) to provide water to plants support by the arrangement (10). A water impermeable layer with through holes may be placed on the mat (24) and the container (14) may have a level indicator and a solar powered low water level alarm.
Patent GB-2342700-A (GB)
Title: Dispenser
Inventor: WHITE MICHAEL PETER
IPC: B23K3/08
Filed: 1999-08-27
Abstract: A dispenser for liquid or semi-liquid material 11, such as solder flux, disposed in a container 10,20 has a plate 13 which is axially slidable within the container, and a brush seal 21 or resilient cup seal may be fitted to the periphery of the plate 13 to provide a flexible seal against tapered walls of a container. A shroud 14 upstands from the plate 13 and contains an absorbent material liner 15, such as resilient open-celled foam. Holes or slots 16 extend through the plate 13 into the confines of the shroud 14 below the liner 15. In use, the plate 13 is pressed downwardly, forcing material 11 in the container 10,20 up through holes 16 to be absorbed by the liner 15. A pipe may then be pressed into the liner 15 and rotated to coat an end portion with flux prior to soldering. Also disclosed (Figs 7-10) are various shroud designs for accommodating different pipe diameters.
Patent GB-2354098-A (GB)
Title: Overflow or leak detector arrangement for domestic appliance
Inventor: RAE CARLTON ASHLEY
IPC: D06F33/47
Filed: 1999-09-07
Abstract: An overflow or leak detector for a domestic appliance, eg. a washing machine (WM) comprises an external sensor (M), which may be a resistance sensor, for detecting overflow form the appliance, wireless transmitter means (TX), which may be an acoustic, radio or infra-red transmitter, coupled to the sensor and wireless receiver means (RX) coupled to external switching means which, on detection of liquid by the sensor, cuts off power and/or water to the appliance, or pumps water out of the appliance. Also described is a sensor which is preferably in the form of a mat consisting of upper and lower wire mesh electrodes separated by an insulating spacer grid and is permeable to water collecting on the floor.
Patent GB-2342770-A (GB)
Title: Water nuclear reactor with in-built receptacle
Inventor: MARSEILLE JACQUES
IPC: G21C9/016
Filed: 1999-09-28
Abstract: In a water nuclear reactor, a receptacle (20) filled with porous mineral material (30) is placed underneath the core (12), inside vessel (10). In the event of serious accident causing fusion of the core (12), the corium (36) then formed is collected in receptacle (20). The presence of material (30), free of water, avoids the occurrence of a vapour explosion. Also, material (30) cools the corium (36) to a temperature below the melting point of the refractory bricks (24) of receptacle (30).
Patent GB-2354816-A (GB)
Title: Guard for rear of lamp assembly
Inventor: SINNOTT JOHN
IPC: F21V25/00
Filed: 1999-10-02
Abstract: A guard for stopping the hot rear surfaces of a lamp assembly coming into contact with wires and cables may comprise a cage 20 (eg of truncated cone shape) or open-ended tube disposed around the reflector 10 and connector/lampholder 12. The lamp may be a recessed dichroic reflector halogen downlighter. The cage may be made of high working temperature plastics material which remains substantially cooler than the surfaces of the lamp assembly.
Patent GB-2346929-A (GB)
Title: A resiliently biassed keeper or retainer for a window closure
Inventor: DOLMAN TERENCE JAMES
IPC: E05B15/02
Filed: 1999-11-17
Abstract: A lock assembly 100, for use in combination with a movable frame 6, is pivotable within a fixed frame 5 between an open position and a closed position. The lock 100 comprises a retainer 200 which is mounted to an inner surface of a fixed frame 5 and has at least one cut-out 201, 202. The lock 100 also comprises latch means 600 which is secured to the movable frame 6 and can be moved to engage the cut outs 201, 202 of the retainer 200. The retainer 200 is movable relative to the inner surface of the fixed frame 5 and a biasing means 500 urges the retainer 200 away from the fixed frame 5. As the movable frame 6 moves to the closed position, the movable frame 6 moves the retainer 200 against the biasing means 500 to a predetermined position where the cut-out 201, 202 is automatically in correct alignment and the latch member 601 can enter the keeper. Preferably the retainer 200 is of rectangular shape and is formed by pressing, forging or stamping. The latch member 601 may have a mushroom head and the biasing means 500 may be a resilient foam pad.
Patent GB-191115135-A (GB)
IPC: A43D35/00
Abstract: 15,135. Boutt, A. J., [United Shoe Machinery Co.]. June 28. Sole-levelling and like.-A sole-pressing machine of the Goodyear type comprising a shoesupporting jack and a sole-pressing pad, and used to perform the operation of laying the sole, is arranged so that the sole-pressing pad is moved by manually-operated means into contact with a shoe on a fixed jack, and then has a work-pressing stroke given to it by powerdriven means, while later it is released by means which include the power-driven mechanism to enable it to return to its initial position. The shoe is mounted on a jack comprising adjustable heel and toe posts 1, 2 carried by a cross-head 3, and is acted upon by a sole pad 7 mounted in a carrier secured to a cross-piece 9 slidably held on vertical rods 4. A shaft 11, journaled in ears 10 on the lower side of the cross-piece, carries rollers 13 adapted to be engaged by twin cams 14 pivoted at 15 to the machine frame, and operated by a treadle 16. The shaft also forms a pivotal bearing for a bar 12, which is adapted to be raised positively by a double wedge and roller clutch 31, 32, 35 located at the upper end of a toggle arm 19, which is actuated through an adjustable link 21 by power - driven mechanism, the power being thrown on by a hand shipper lever 27. In use, the treadle 16 is lowered to move the cams 14, which raise the pad 7 into contact with the shoe. During this movement, the bar 12 slips through the roller clutch, but when the slipper lever 27 is subsequently moved to apply the power, the clutch grips the bar, and raises it and the pad positively to effect the desired pressure on the work. The power is then automatically thrown off, leaving the pad still in contact with the shoe until the shipper lever is again moved by the operator, when the power is again thrown on to move the bar 12 and the pad downwards. Near the end of the stroke of the toggle 19, the roller clutch is automatically disengaged by stops, and the bar 12 then slides through the clutch under the weight of the pad carrier, which also causes the cams 14 and the treadle to return to their initial positions.
Patent GB-191214062-A (GB)
IPC: A41C1/00
Abstract: 14,062. Kops, D. June 17.- Corsets.-In corsets having skirt parts, the skirts b<1> are cut away, as shown, forwardly from the back lacing-strips c, and the spaces are filled with one or more broad elastic strips h<1>. At their back ends, the strips h<1> overlie and are sewn to the lacing-strips, the eyelets of the lacing-strips being passed through both. At their forward ends, the strips h<1> are sewn to the skirts, preferably at a seam or double part, and so that, normally, the adjacent parts of the skirts and corset body are puckered, as indicated by the series of parallel lines 3, to provide for free expansion under tension when in use.
Patent GB-191227382-A (GB)
IPC: H04M1/272
Abstract: 27,382. Zivnostenska bankß v Praze. Nov. 28, 1911, [Convention date]. Automatic exchange systems.-A subscriber's impulse transmitter is wound up and released by placing the receiver on the switch hook and removing it, respectively. The setting of the impulse transmitter, which is effected by an independent operation, places the release device in an operative position, so that the removal of the receiver in answering a call does not affect the device. When the receiver is placed on the hook 3, Fig. 1, it turns the sector 6 and stresses the spring 7. A clutch is provided which allows the wheel 9 to move freely in this direction but causes it, when moving in the other direction, to drive the gearing 12, 13, 14, &c. of the impulse transmitter, the speed being regulated by a fan 21. Rows of numbered push-buttons, one row for each digit, are provided for selecting the number of impulses to be transmitted, and when these are pushed in they are locked by stirrups 46 falling behind conical projections 24, Fig. 5, and at the same time a stirrup 23 lifted by these projections raises a rod 25, thereby moving a pin 35 on a lever 33 over a projection 36 on the switch hook 3, by means of the levers 28, 29, 30. When the receiver is moved, the projection 36 moves the pin 35 to the right, and the lug 34 then carries the lever 22 to the left, so releasing the impulse transmitter. The sector 6 raises the hook arm 3 into the position shown by the upper dotted centre-line, so that when the .receiver is replaced, the lug 38 moves the pin 39 to the left, thus lifting the locking stirrups 46 by means of the levers 40, 41, 43, so releasing the setting buttons. A pointer or like selecting device may be used instead of the push-buttons.