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Patent GB-2300829-A (GB)
Title: Punch with reversible sprocket punches
Inventor: FOAD LEONARD JOHN
IPC: B26F1/14
Filed: 1995-05-15
Abstract: A punch device has sprocket punches 1 arranged around a metal ring 2 which cooperate with a series of dies 4 in a die ring 6. The sprocket punches 1 are held in place by means of grub screws 3 and have two usable ends to anable them to be reversible. A paper web 5 passes between punches and dies to enable holes to be punched along its length.
Patent GB-2300494-A (GB)
Title: System for use in the manufacture of articles such as glass or plastic containers
Inventor: NGUYEN CAN
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 1995-09-06
Abstract: A control system for use in the manufacture of glass and plastic containers is disclosed which has at least two nodes or computers (A, B, AA) connected by a network or more than one network. Each node (A, B, AA) has a local virtual network process which establishes a connection of its own database(s) so that a node can transparently communicate with any other node on its network or on any connected network.
Patent GB-2293324-A (GB)
Title: Device for storing and manipulating contraceptive devices
Inventor: GARDOSI JASON OTTO
IPC: A61F6/18
Filed: 1995-09-22
Abstract: A device for storing and manipulating an intrauterine device, IUD, comprises: a housing (4) for the IUD (6) in an expanded configuration; an introducer (3) having a bore therethrough; and a rod (8) slidable within the bore. The bore is in communication with the interior of the housing and the rod is removably connected (at (9)) to the IUD, such that when the rod is retracted within the introducer the IUD is caused to move to a contracted state and is drawn into the introducer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306769-A (GB)
Title: Radiation detector or mixer
Inventor: ARNONE DONOLD DOMINIC
IPC: H01L31/0352
Filed: 1995-10-16
Abstract: A radiation detector 1 comprises an active layer within an appropriate structure (eg a HEMT structure) in which a two-dimensional electron or hole gas is induced. Gate means (21, 23, 25, 27, 37, 39) confines a pool of carriers within a confinement region (15). Antenna means (3, 5) couples electromagentic radiation to the confinement region. Conduction across the potential barrier confining the "quantum dot" of carriers enables conduction. The device may have a response up to 100 GHz or more.
Patent GB-2296631-A (GB)
Title: Digital mobile communication system
Inventor: TAKAHASHI NAOMICHI
IPC: H04M1/00
Filed: 1995-12-28
Abstract: A digital mobile terminal 201 is operable in two modes. When a call is to be set up, i.e. an off-hook signal is detected, the terminal first attempts to communicate in a private mode with a private base station 203. If this fails, i.e. no connection is made within a time period set by a timer, then the terminal switches to a public mode. The terminal attempts to communicate with a public base station 202 in a public mode until another time period expires. In this way, cheaper rate calls are always attempted first even if a user forgets to change the position of a mode change switch from receiving calls in the public cellular system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-953515-A (GB)
Abstract: 953,515. Variable capacitors. PHILIPS ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES Ltd. Sept. 26, 1962 [Sept. 29, 1961], No. 36570/62. Heading H1M. In a quadruple variable capacitor comprising four columns 13, 15, 17, 19 arranged at right-angles to an insulating front plate 11 and supporting two sets 1 and 3 and 5 and 7 of stator plates and an insulating rear plate 9, each pair of sets of stator plates is supported by a different pair of columns. Two of the columns 15 and 17 include the following parts in succession from front to rear: an insulating part 29 or 31, respectively, and a conductive part 33 or 35 made of copper, this conductive part being in contact with the rear set of stator plates 1 or 5 and having a forwardly orientated prolongation 37 or 39 fastened to the insulating part. The other two columns 13 and 19 include the following parts: a first conductive part 57 or 59 respectively connected to the front set of stator plates 3 or 7 of the two sets, an insulating part 73 or 75 and a second conductive part 61 or 63 connected to the front set of stator plates 3 or 7 by an axial prolongation 65 or 67 through the insulating part to the first conductive part. Four trimmer capacitors are arranged on the rear plate and each has its stator 79 connected to the conductive part of one of the columns adjacent the rear plate, while the four rotors 81 are connected by means of a metal plate 89 to the main rotor of the capacitor. Between the rotor and stator plates of both main and trimmer capacitors may be foils of synthetic insulating material.
Patent GB-2311418-A (GB)
Title: Conductors mounted in electrical insulation
Inventor: PECK DAVID ARNOLD
IPC: H01F27/32
Filed: 1996-03-19
Abstract: A high voltage apparatus 13 comprises an insulating support 14 made of a moulded first electrically insulating material and carrying rigid electrical conductors 11, 12 and a homogenous second electrically insulating material 16, 17 at least partially surrounding the conductors. The second insulating material may be epoxy resin or polyester filled with silica, and may cast around the conductors or provided as a preformed sleeve. The first insulating material may be dough moulding compound such as a filled thermosetting polyester or epoxy composition, and is moulded around the sleeved conductors. The apparatus may be a transformer, a tapchanger or switchgear.
Patent GB-2312518-A (GB)
Title: Mains warning flashing unit
Inventor: TAYLOR GLYNNE MALCOLM
IPC: G01R19/155
Filed: 1996-04-26
Abstract: To indicate that voltage supply is present from single phase and neutral, 2 phase, 3 phase, 3 phase and neutral, 220V.D.C. or 460V.D.C., circuitry detects supply voltage on inputs L1-L3, N. The Xenon tubes are fired through asynchrous circuitry comprising of Zener diodes, Deac, Thyristors and step up transformer. The flash rate is approximately one per second. Neon indicators N1-N3 are provided at each live input so that in the event of a Xenon tube failure, an indication of supply voltage is still provided.
Patent GB-2312833-A (GB)
Title: Garment hanger
Inventor: CONRAN SEBASTIAN
IPC: A47G25/50
Filed: 1996-05-09
Abstract: A garment hanger has a support bar 2 and suspension means 3 Respective holding means 5 are coupled to the bar at or adjacent the opposite distal extremities of the bar to receive and releasably hold a thickness of material at a waistband of a garment. Location means 10 receiving widthwise excess material of a garment exceeding the length of the bar from one holding means to the other 11,12 comprise pairs of location element 11,12. The location elements of each pair are separated from each other by a spacing 14. Extreme portions of the excess material are received and located in the spacing between the location elements of each pair and held in place in this spacing by interference elements 9.
Patent GB-2312855-A (GB)
Title: An improved shuttlecock
Inventor: CARLTON WILLIAM CHARLES
IPC: A63B67/18
Filed: 1996-05-10
Abstract: A shuttlecock comprising at least a cap and a flared skirt the flared skirt incorporating a balloon, In one form the shuttlecock is developed so that the said balloon incorporates a plurality of extending fingers (18, Figure 4 ) arranged in a form which flares outwardly from the cap. In another form the shuttlecock comprises a cap, 5, an inner skirt incorporating stems 6, an outer skirt incorporating at least minor stems 7 and a balloon 13 adapted to support the stems and to fill in at least part of the spaces between the stems and to improve visibility. The inlet for the balloon incorporates a non-return valve ( 14, Figure 3 ) and may pass through the cap.
Patent GB-2312970-A (GB)
Title: Diesel engine control
Inventor: HESLOP GARON NIGEL
IPC: F02D41/38
Filed: 1996-05-11
Abstract: A method of varying the quantity of fuel injected into the combustion chambers of a diesel engine during each combustion cycle in dependence upon the position of a demand pedal and the load on the engine, in which at least for demand pedal depressions not exceeding a preset limit the fuel is varied within an idling operating range as a first function of load to regulate the engine speed 44 at a substantially constant idling speed value and within a part load operating range as a second function of load 40 to allow the engine speed to reduce gradually with increased engine load, the idling speed value regulated within the idling operation range being itself dependent upon the position of the demand pedal. The method may involve determining the quantity of fuel required to maintain the engine idling at a speed dependent on accelerator pedal position, determining 40 the quantity of fuel required to allow the engine speed to vary with load in accordance with engine speed and accelerator depression via a speed droop controller, and supplying the engine with the higher of the two quantities 42.
Patent GB-2299004-A (GB)
Title: Three-dimensional simulator and image synthesis method
Inventor: OOUCHI SATORU
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 1995-09-14
Abstract: A three-dimensional simulator which can form a high quality image on a real time basis even when a large number of display objects gather in the vicinity of a visual point. An object image information memory section (212) stores a plurality of kinds of object image information including the number of different polygons (preciseness). First setting means (120) sets the preciseness in such a manner that the smaller the range of a serial number in which the serial numbers of display objects lie, the higher becomes the preciseness of the display objects. Second setting means (122) sets the preciseness in such a manner that the smaller the range of the distance in which the display objects are positioned, the higher becomes the preciseness of the display objects. The setting of the second setting means (122) is changed by the result of setting by the first setting means (120).
Patent GB-2301714-A (GB)
Title: Motor protector and starter module
Inventor: RENKES KENNETH RAY
IPC: H02P1/44
Filed: 1996-05-30
Abstract: The base member 52, in one embodiment, forms a motor protector compartment and a motor starter compartment. The motor protector (32), in one form, is a bimetallic switch configured to be coupled between a power source and the motor windings (26,28). The switch includes a stationary contact (38) and a movable contact (36). A bimetal element, responsive to current flow through the protector, controls movement of the movable contact. The starter, in one form, is a positive temperature coefficient resistor (PTCR) disk (30) configured to be connected in series circuit with the motor start winding (28). The cover 250 of the combination housing includes, in one form, an integral capacitor support arm 258 and terminal openings 256B for receiving blade terminals of a run capacitor 300. The terminal openings in the cover align with blade receiving receptacles coupled to the PTCR start circuit. The blade terminals of a run capacitor are inserted into the receptacle openings and into electrical engagement with the blade receiving receptacles. Motor connector pins 354 A, B engage in base member 50 so as to support assembly on motor 352.
Patent GB-2317129-A (GB)
Title: Access Cover
Inventor: CLARK FRANCIS SIDNEY
IPC: E02D29/14
Filed: 1996-09-17
Abstract: A method of making an access cover of tray-like form for receiving an infill, comprises the steps of starting with a flat metal sheet, forming notches 9 in the corners of the flat metal sheet so that the sides 12, 13, 14 and 15 of the access cover can be pressed out of the plane of the plate to lie adjacent to one another, pressing the sides of the cover out of the plane of the plate and, in the same pressing operation, pressing stiffening ribs 17 in the base of the cover.
Patent GB-2317403-A (GB)
Title: A process for the preparation of a layered insulating board
Inventor: CRIDLAND IAN
IPC: D04H13/00
Filed: 1996-10-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a mineral fibre insulating board, which insulating board comprises at least one hard layer and at least one soft layer. The process comprises provision of a primary web, compression of the primary web in one or more longitudinally extending zones, doubling of the primary web to form a secondary web, and curing and optional compression of the secondary web, the amount of binder added to the various zones lying within different ranges.
Patent GB-2319430-A (GB)
Title: Handling telephone calls
Inventor: PENNINGTON NEIL
IPC: H04M1/57
Filed: 1996-11-11
Abstract: A telephone subscriber is able to control whether his telephone number is transmitted to the called party when he makes a call, by setting up a list of numbers to or from which his own number will be transmitted or withheld, without requiring specific action in connection with each individual call. Both types of list may be held for each subscriber at an exchange, or within the subscriber apparatus which would be adapted to selectively add a withhold request code to the dialled digits.
Patent GB-2321656-A (GB)
Title: Tent
Inventor: SUTHERLAND JIM
IPC: E04H15/42
Filed: 1997-02-03
Abstract: An integrated frame and canopy tent employs rigid or semi-rigid frame elements (23-25), in a collapsible spider array about an apex hub, and individually entrained within pockets in a (contiguous) fabric canopy, to combine advantages of a frame and dome tent.
Patent GB-2324755-A (GB)
Title: Device for converting punch changing in punching machines from manual to quick and automatic
Inventor: OSTINI GIORGIO
IPC: B26F1/04
Filed: 1997-05-01
Abstract: The device for converting punch changing in punching machines from manual to quick and automatic comprises: a stator element 7, which can be inserted in a corresponding and conventional seat provided in the machine and supports a plurality of punches 2 which are arranged vertically in a circular pattern and can slide in corresponding hollow seats; a rotor element 7, which can be rotated by corresponding elements coaxially inside the stator and is eccentrically provided with a pusher means 9 which can be aligned, through gradual rotations of the rotor element, so as to be coaxially vertical above each one of the punches; the rotor element can also be moved vertically by an extent inside the stator, in contrast with elastic means and guided by stem-like means which are rigidly coupled to the stator element.
Patent GB-2328369-A (GB)
Title: A garment hanger
Inventor: CONRAN SEBASTIAN
IPC: A47G25/38
Filed: 1997-08-18
Abstract: A clothes hanger comprises a hook 3; a garment mounting structure 1; and coupling means 2 which embrace and hold together the hook and garment mounting structure. The coupling means consists of two disks (21,22 fig. 2C) which sit on opposite sides of the garment mounting structure. Posts (212, fig 3C) from one disk pass through apertures in the garment mounting structure and are received by receptacles (222, fig. 4C) on the complementary disk which also has a vertical channel (226, fig. 4C) for receiving the stem of the hook. The outside surface of the disks may be used for labelling.
Patent GB-2318337-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for petroleum loading
Inventor: FRISCH IAN M S
IPC: B63B22/02
Filed: 1996-08-09
Abstract: When loading petroleum from a subsea petroleum deposit or a subsea petroleum store on to a vessel (1) on the surface, especially a production ship, there are employed one or more rises (11) which lead from the petroleum deposit or petroleum store to the vessel. A floating element (3) which is located in the water and which is connected via the risers (11) to the petroleum deposit or the subsea store, is brought into the area of a balcony (2) provided in or at the vessel's (1) side and is coupled thereto. Petroleum is passed via the risers from the deposit/store through the floating element (3) to the vessel (1) via couplings (7). If a special situation should arise the floating element (3) with the risers (11) can be released from the couplings (7) on the vessel's balcony (2) and released from the ship (1) when the floating element (3) is deballasted.
Patent GB-2322292-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning tool for optical fibre connections
Inventor: SHIMOJI NAOKO
IPC: G02B6/36
Filed: 1998-02-16
Abstract: A cleaning tool for optical connectors (10) has a support substrate (14), cleaning member (12), shaft member (13) where the cleaning member (12) is connected to one end of the shaft member (13) detachably, and support member (15) mounted to the support substrate (14) for supporting the one end of the shaft member (13) with the cleaning member (12) so that the shaft member (13) and cleaning member (12) are oscillated freely in a direction which intersects perpendicularly to an axial direction of the shaft member (13), and the tool (10) cleans an end surface of a ferrule of the optical fibre (not shown).
Patent GB-2335110-A (GB)
Title: Data communication
Inventor: GOADBY DAVID
IPC: H04M11/00
Filed: 1998-03-07
Abstract: A data communication method which can securely and reliably send, and receive, binary data streams consisting of any pattern of 1's and 0's, of any length, between two or more devices over any telephone system, which incorporates Caller Line Identification (CLI), without requiring the called device to go OffHook. The two required signaling states are determined by the existence or absence of the CLI message which is controlled by the calling device dialing the codes dictated by the Telecommunications Carrier.
Patent GB-2330494-A (GB)
Title: Object queues in store and forward conferencing system
Inventor: KATSUCHI TOSHIMOTO
IPC: G06F12/00
Filed: 1998-03-19
Abstract: In a store-and-forward type of electronic conference system operational information representing operations performed for various objects are stored in a queue and the stored operational informations are batch transmitted. There are deleted the series of information in the operational information stored in the queue, which do not cause any resultant changes, so that the quantity of information exchange is reduced. The sequence of information to be transmitted is also ensured, by skipping the destination for which a transmission error has occurred upon transmission of operational information thereto.
Patent GB-2326208-A (GB)
Title: Scaffolding and shoring connector
Inventor: ROGERS PETER J
IPC: E04G7/30
Filed: 1998-05-15
Abstract: A connecting element comprises a central connecting section 35 interconnected to first and second end portions 31,33. The central section 35 includes a rosette or circular disc 73 with a series of connecting ports 75 for connection with elements transverse to the connecting element. The end portions 31,33 have X-shaped cross sectional spigots for connection with non-circular shoring legs 51, and end plates 37 for engaging the ends 53 of the legs 51. Locking pins 61 pass though apertures in the end portions 31,33 and the legs 51. Alternatively, one end of the connecting element can be provided with a removable spigot (33a, Fig 4) for inserting in a scaffold tube. The connecting element may also be connected to a telescopic screw jack (10, Fig 6).
Patent GB-2337192-A (GB)
Title: Fixing post for jewellery
Inventor: WATTS MICHAEL
IPC: A44C7/00
Filed: 1998-11-02
Abstract: A fixing post 1 for jewellery (eg an ear ring) intended for wearing in a pierced region of the body includes a stem 2 provided with an integral terminal bulbous region 3 of conical or spherical (5, Fig 1) form which acts as a retainer for the post when it has been inserted. Preferred dimensions for the stem and bulbous region are given.
Patent GB-2331510-A (GB)
Title: Package for long products
Inventor: GERARD OLIVIER
IPC: B65D5/24
Filed: 1998-11-20
Abstract: A package for long products comprises upper and lower sections 4,5, preferably formed from blanks, Fig.5, defining a body 1, ends of which may be opened when the package is generally horizontal by raising a portion 35 of the upper section 4 and removing a part 36 of the lower section 5. Alternatively, with the package in an upright position, a segment 38 of the upper section 4 may be removed for access.
Patent GB-2346646-A (GB)
Title: Flood proof barrier for doorways
Inventor: ROSE JOHN
IPC: E06B9/00
Filed: 1999-02-10
Abstract: A frame is permanently attached and sealed to the wall immediately surrounding a doorway or other opening. A panel is arranged to be quickly fixed to the surface of the frame when flooding is imminent, and a sealing means [6] is arranged between the panel and the surface of the frame to prevent seepage of water past the barrier and through the doorway. When the danger of flooding has passed, the panel can be removed from the frame. In a further embodiment, the panel is quickly fixed and sealed to the surface of the frame using latches to compress a continuous rubber, or similar, strip [6] fitted to the bottom and two side edges of the panel.
Patent GB-2341333-A (GB)
Title: Amusement ride
Inventor: IFOUELE ISAAC ANATOLE
IPC: A63G1/26
Filed: 1999-03-09
Abstract: An amusement ride is based upon the movement of the earth around the sun. A turntable 5 is set upon a raised floor within a darkened housing and carries a slightly off-centre light 1 to represent the sun; a sphere 4 is mounted on one edge of the turntable to rotate about an axis set at 23.5 degrees to the vertical so as to represent the movement of the earth around the sun. The sphere is provided with a support belt for passenger chairs, so that these chairs are carried around with the rotating and orbiting sphere and the riders experience the cycles of night and day and the progress of months in the year. An underlying wheel 24 helps to support the weight of the sphere.
Patent GB-2342328-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle engine air intake cooling arrangement
Inventor: WHEALS JONATHAN CHARLES
IPC: F02B29/04
Filed: 1999-08-20
Abstract: A motor vehicle air intake arrangement is positioned in an engine compartment and includes an air filter housing (24) and an air inlet duct (17) to supply air to the filter housing (24) from an air inlet (18) positioned outside the engine compartment. An air delivery duct (22) connects the filter housing to the engine. At least one of the air inlet duct (17), the filter housing (24) and the air delivery duct (22) are enclosed in a casing (25) which has an air space (27) formed between the casing (25) and the enclosed components. The air space (27) forms part of a cooling duct (19) through which cooling air is caused to flow.
Patent GB-2336785-A (GB)
Title: Lens injector
Inventor: WALDOCK TERENCE ARNOLD
IPC: A61F2/16
Filed: 1999-01-22
Abstract: An instrument for the insertion of an intraocular lens into an eye comprises a body portion, a nose portion (114) through which runs a passage for the lens to pass to a dispensing tip, and a plunger. The nose portion is preferably pivotally connected to the body portion so that the barrel can be broken open for the placement of the lens into the nose portion. The lens (504) is preferably placed on two spaced parallel nose pins (308) to facilitate its folding. A cross pin (304) preferably straddles the nose pins (308) and under which the lens is arranged to pass, to prevent lifting and tilting of the lens.