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Patent GB-2284464-A (GB)
Title: Cartridge for a mixing valve
Inventor: CLARE MANAMOHAN
IPC: F16K27/04
Filed: 1994-10-17
Abstract: A replaceable cartridge for a shower control valve assembly comprises flow control valves in respective passages 124, 126 from hot and cold water chambers 118, 120, each valve having a tubular closure member 208 which co-operates with a seat 130, 132 snap-fitted into the wall of the respective passage. The closure members 208 are moved towards their seats 130, 132 by a rotatable disc 160 having arcuate ports which communicate with the interiors of the tubular closure members 208, each port being flanked by a cam surface which engages the adjacent end of the associated closure member 208. Each seat 130, 132 carries an O-ring seal 138. The cartridge includes a diaphragm-controlled valve unit 94 which balances the pressures of hot and cold water supplied to chambers 118, 120. The cartridge is insertable into a casing in either of two orientations. The casing includes two outlets, one for a shower and one for a bath. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283796-A (GB)
Title: Drainage system
Inventor: BROOK ALAN
IPC: F16L43/00
Filed: 1994-11-11
Abstract: An access gully comprises a pot 702 with an outlet and a dip-tube trap 712 and an upper housing 720 connected to the pot and comprising an inlet grid 724 and an inlet pipe access 726. The grid 724 is above the dip-tube trap 712 and can be removed to allow removal of the dip trap 712, and the inlet pipe access 726 is disposed to one side of the grid 724. An adjustable pipe bend 740 comprises a series of inter-engaging rings each having first and second end portions and arranged such that the first end portion of one ring is slideably received within the second end portion of the next ring. Also disclosed is a plastics socket fitted to an end of a clay pipe and provided with an rib formation which permanently deforms when the socket is placed over the pipe. A push-fit adaptor for connecting together pipes of different diameters is also disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289971-A (GB)
Title: Automatic dispenser with multimedia interface arrangement
Inventor: DEGLI ESPOSTI PIER LUIGI
IPC: G07F9/02
Filed: 1995-05-25
Abstract: An automatic dispenser, eg for food and/or drinks, comprises functional devices for carrying out a dispensing operation, an interface with the user, and a series of sensors and a control system connecting the functional devices to the interface, the interface with the user comprising devices capable of permitting multi-media interaction between the user and the dispenser by means of a video and acoustic diffusers. The control system may be interconnected with an internal mass memory and a plurality of internal and/or external data banks. The interface may comprise means for interaction in multi-lingual modes, or means for audio-visual advertising.
Patent GB-2290036-A (GB)
Title: Catalytic exhaust treatment device for automotive vehicle
Inventor: ICKES WALTER D
IPC: F01N3/28
Filed: 1995-05-30
Abstract: A catalytic exhaust treatment device for an automotive vehicle includes a generally cylindrical substrate (12) having a support seal (18) at either end and with each of the support seals encircling an end of the substrate, and an intumescent mat (20) applied to the cylindrical surface (14) of the substrate (12), with the mat extending between the support seals. The catalyst further includes a cylindrical container (22) having an inside diameter sized so as to compress the support seals (18) and the mat (20) such that the seals (18) and the mat (20) are maintained in contact with the substrate (12) and the container. … <IMAGE> …
Patent GB-2302076-A (GB)
Title: Tube gripping and translating apparatus
Inventor: KOOPMANS SIETSE JELLE
IPC: B65H51/18
Filed: 1995-06-09
Abstract: Apparatus for translating a tubular member, such as coil tubing 36, includes four clamp segments 34 for engaging radially respective circumferentially spaced areas of the outer surface of the tubing 36. Respective piston and cylinder arrangements 52,54 are provided for moving the clamp segments 34 and hence the tubing 36 engaged thereby longitudinally of the tubing.
Patent GB-2290349-A (GB)
Title: Fuel supply in crankcase scavenged two-stroke engines
Inventor: GLOVER STEPHEN BRIAN
IPC: F02B75/02
Filed: 1995-06-09
Abstract: A valve 30, 32 meters fuel substantially continuously into one or more but not all of the transfer passages 24, 26 at a rate dependant on the mass air flow in the crankcase air inlet 16. Fuel is supplied to the valve from a float chamber 36 or by a pump (62, Fig. 2) and pressure regulator (64). Fuel is prevented from being drawn into the crankcase 14 by a reed valve 60 or a control valve at the upstream end of the transfer passage or a trap (72, Fig. 4) in the passage. The control valve may be provided by a piston port (66, Fig. 2) or a crankshaft driven valve. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291495-A (GB)
Title: Pulse shaping for airbag inflators
Inventor: MAHON GEOFFREY L
IPC: B60R21/26
Filed: 1995-07-04
Abstract: An inflator includes a vessel 10b for a source of gas under pressure. A pulse shaping valving means in the form of a Belleville washer 80b or a sliding valve (170, Fig 12) actuated by a Belleville washer operates to shape the pulse of gas flowing out of the vessel. Other than for a brief initial moment the flowrate of gas has a slower value over time followed by an instantaneous more rapid value followed by a tapering off. The pulse shaping valving means can be arranged to automatically adjust - itself for different operating temperature conditions by forming the spring washer from a bi-metallic material (Fig 7). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292364-A (GB)
Title: Unloading Apparatus
Inventor: SIK AN SUNG
IPC: B65G67/26
Filed: 1995-08-15
Abstract: Apparatus for unloading rail cars or wagons T comprise a carriage (M, Fig. 1) inside a frame (F) moving via wheels 7 or rails R. The carriage has first and second unloading apparatus A - 10 facing is opposite directions and a third apparatus B - 10 moving at right angles thereto. The apparatus can be both reciprocal and rotatable and have a scraper or bucket 14 at the end of a blade and operating arms. The scraper can be rotary (Fig. 9 or 13). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2304293-A (GB)
Title: Guard for in-line skates
Inventor: WHITTINGTON NICK
IPC: A63C17/20
Filed: 1995-08-22
Abstract: A guard 1 for in-line skates which prevents the rollers on the skates from rotating, and can be used for example on one skate may be made of rubber or similar material and fits underneath the rollers and includes a frictional element 18 pressing against the edge 10 of at least one roller preventing it from rotating, and means 20 for connecting the frictional element to the skate e.g. by establishing a connection to the boot or to another roller. Holes 24 for fingers or a tool are provided for putting on and taking off.
Patent GB-2306939-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle Display Ramp
Inventor: NOLAN JAMES GERALD
IPC: B66F7/24
Filed: 1995-11-08
Abstract: A mobile vehicle display ramp 10, is for outside use, and of the type ride on and tilt and has a pair of removable wheels which are attached for allowing one man to move the ramp. The ramp comprises two runways which are removably joined together (Figs 3-7).
Patent GB-2295023-A (GB)
Title: Camera with learning function
Inventor: KIRIGAYA TADAYUKI
IPC: G03B7/091
Filed: 1993-08-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to a camera having a first operating means 38, a second operating means 40, a control means for switching the camera from a normal photographic mode to a setting mode for setting data in each of a plurality of operating modes, and an initializing means actuable to initialize all data in each of the operating modes when the first and second operating means are simultaneously operated for a continuous predetermined period of time after the camera has been switched to the setting mode. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2313116-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of wastes
Inventor: EVANS GARETH MANSELL
IPC: C12M1/36
Filed: 1996-05-13
Abstract: In a sequential means of anaerobic digestion of biodegradable material a quantity of fresh degradable material is introduced in a phased manner into a previously part-digested medium and some of the final digestate resulting from this process may be transferred to enhance further subsequent decomposition cycles. The decomposition takes place in an appropriately constructed container or vessel, equipped with the means for heating, agitating and moving the material, which is presented in a suspension. Together with the use of chemical buffering, the aim of this is to provide optimised conditions for the growth and activities of the micro-organisms responsible for the breakdown of organic material in the absence of oxygen.
Patent GB-2302051-A (GB)
Title: Hand machine tool with a battery-powered drive motor
Inventor: KABATNIK WILFRIED
IPC: B23B45/16
Filed: 1996-05-16
Abstract: A hand machine tool has a battery-powered drive motor in a housing 12, to which a battery 11a may be fitted. Fitting of the battery 11a onto the machine housing 12 is effected by means of two guide rails 34, which are formed on the machine housing and engage into guide grooves 35 disposed in the battery housing 11a. The battery 11a is held in its locking position by means of a spring-loaded slide 45 having two limbs (52, Fig. 2), on the end of which are provided detent lugs 46 which, for locking the battery housing 11a, engage into detent projection (47, Fig. 3) disposed on the battery housing.
Patent GB-2301850-A (GB)
Title: Lead roofing underlayer
Inventor: FARRELL DAVID MARTIN
IPC: C23C26/00
Filed: 1996-06-10
Abstract: A lead roofing underlayer comprising a base substrate with a particulate coating thereon comprising a source of carbonate ions. The carbonate ions contribute to the formation of a protective patina on the underside of the lead. This protective patina ensures that lead is extremely durable as a roofing material. Pre-patination of the underside of the lead roofing may be obtained by applying a source of carbonate ions directly to the underside of the lead roofing.
Patent GB-2302925-A (GB)
Title: Fuel-injection valve in internal combustion engine
Inventor: KUEGEL PETER
IPC: F02M55/02
Filed: 1996-06-14
Abstract: The valve comprises a high-pressure connection that opens laterally onto a valve-retaining body (1) inserted into the housing (3), the connection being formed by a pressure pipe tube (21) inserted into a through bore (19) and connected to a pressure line (17) by a coupling screw (37) to press it axially against a seat (15) on the peripheral surface of the valve-retaining body (1). To limit the clamping forces of the high-pressure connection which are induced radially onto the valve-retaining body (1) a plastically deformable region is provided between the point of induction of force onto the pressure pipe tube (21) and the point of contact thereof on the valve-retaining body (1). A thin sleeve part (31) of the pressure line provides the region. Alternatively it is provided by a separate sleeve around the pressure, a thin-walled portion of the tube (21) or part of the coupling screw (37).
Patent GB-2303429-A (GB)
Title: Tapered gate valve
Inventor: GRANDAGE RONALD ELLIS
IPC: F16K3/28
Filed: 1996-07-11
Abstract: A valve member (40) includes a wedge shaped obturator (42) having sealing regions (46, 48). Below dashed lines A1-A1/A2-A2, the obturator comprises a part-circular-cylindrical outer surface with the axis of the cylinder extending perpendicularly to a stem (12) and inclined planes (43, 44) being tangential to the outer surface. A butt seal region (50) of the obturator includes a central region (52) which extends parallel to the axis of the cylindrical surface. Adjoining regions (54, 56, 58, 60) extend from the region (52) across the cylindrical surface, obliquely to the axis thereof, so as to meet the sealing regions (46, 48). Thus, faces of the wedge above lines A1-A1/A2-A2, blend into the cylindrical surface below the line so that there is a smooth transition between sealing regions (46, 48) and the butt seal region (50). In another embodiment described, an obturator includes two part-circular-conical surfaces spaced apart by an arcuate surface instead of the part-circular-cylindrical outer surface of valve member (40).
Patent GB-2315576-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunications one-dimensional database structure
Inventor: JELLEMA BART
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 1996-07-19
Abstract: Stored data in a database preferably for use in a telecommunications network are easily accessible in real time by using a data organisation which stores the data in one-dimensional tables. All the information of one type is stored in one such table, and is decoded in a known way. Each table comprises at least one stored data item and one associated data item identifier. The stored data is accessed by sending a message comprising a root address specifying the required data point, an application number identifying the table of interest, a data item identifier e.g. 12a, 12b and a unique query identifier. In response to the message the stored data items e.g. 14a,14b associated with the data item identifier are retrieved and returned linked by the unique query identifier. Information of a different type, in a different format, may be stored in a second table, and decoded in a different known way and the stored data items may be updated by a similar method.
Patent GB-2303568-A (GB)
Title: Portable power tool with bevel gearing
Inventor: GARATWA KARL
IPC: B25F5/00
Filed: 1996-07-26
Abstract: A portable power tool has bevel gearing which allows a rotational position between a drive shaft 13 and an output shaft 35 of 0 to 90{. For this purpose, a drive housing 15 and an output housing 37 in which the respective shafts 13, 35 are rotatably mounted can be mutually rotated in a rotational plane 44. The bevel gearing has an intermediate gear 26 on which two sets of conical teeth 30, 31 are integrally formed and which is mounted on a free end 25b of a bolt 23. The bolt 23 is pressed into a receiving bore 24 in the drive housing 15 which encloses an angle of about 45{ with an axis of rotation 22 of the driving shaft 13.
Patent GB-2316331-A (GB)
Title: Dog chew
Inventor: ALTON DAVID
IPC: A01K11/00
Filed: 1996-08-15
Abstract: A chewable pet product is provided which is a bone shaped product die cut from the side wall of a car tyre. The air tyre is cleansed in a silica bath prior to cutting.
Patent GB-2301516-A (GB)
Title: Electrical heating elements
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN CRAWSHAW
IPC: H05B3/04
Filed: 1995-12-19
Abstract: A heating element assembly comprises a sheathed heating element (4) having a hot return portion (14) brazed onto a head (6). The head (6) has a rib (22) formed on the front face of a dimple (16) which acts as a mounting location (18) for a bimetallic actuator (20). The element (4) has an increased watts density in the hot return portion (14) relative to the rest of the element, and the rib (22) acts to offset the actuator mounting location (18) from the hot return (14).
Patent GB-2321849-A (GB)
Title: Football stand
Inventor: KITCHEN RON
IPC: A63B47/00
Filed: 1997-02-08
Abstract: An easily recognisable football stand whose immediate availability allow players to quickly introduce footballs into the game after the original has gone out of play. The cylindrical football stand is in the form of a lightweight hollow barrel (Figure 1). Its outer provides advertising space and the upper aperture (Figure 2) allows the introduction of weight and creates a resting point for a football. It is constructed of a weather-proof substance due to its outdoor use.
Patent GB-2311394-A (GB)
Title: Multitrack architecture for computer-based editing of multimedia sequences
Inventor: HERMANSON DAVID
IPC: G11B27/34
Filed: 1997-03-18
Abstract: A multitrack architecture for computer-based editing of multimedia sequences is disclosed. The sequences are formed of collated segments representing audio or video scenes. The architecture is displayed as sequence tracks 108 for ordering the segments 110,112,114 of the multimedia sequence and process tracks 116-124 for applying transformations and/or animations to some of these segments. The output of the process tracks may be supplied other process tracks and/or to a sequence track. Scope controls 130,138,140,156,162,168 are provided to determine which time portion of the output of a process track is supplied to another process track and/or to a sequence track, the controls having adjustable calipers 132,150 etc.
Patent GB-2327651-A (GB)
Title: Modified engine and transmission installation in citroen 2cv motor cars and variants thereof
Inventor: GRIFFITH FREDERICK JOHN
IPC: B60K17/00
Filed: 1997-07-29
Abstract: The combined engine/clutch/gearbox unit 1 of a Citroen 2CV is removed from its normal position and is repositioned behind the centre line of the front wheels and is turned back-to-front so the gearbox faces forward. A front wheel differential carrier 6 is installed between the front wheels utilising a 2CV gearbox casing to locate and support a differential unit, inboard hubs, brakedrums 2 and inboard ends of front wheel driveshafts. The power unit 1 and differential carrier 6 are rigidly attached to each other by a common mounting bracket 7 incorporating means of chain tension adjustment and are flexibly mounted on the chassis. The rotational direction of the differential in the gearbox portion of the power unit 1 is reversed by repositioning the crownwheel so as to engage with the opposite side of the gearbox output shaft pinion. Drive from the power unit 1 is transferred to the front wheel drive shafts by chainwheels 5 bolted to the four brakedrums 2 and chains 4. The vehicle controls and engine air cooling system are modified to suit.
Patent GB-2315803-A (GB)
Title: Stop - end removal system for use in diaphragm wall construction
Inventor: GRABNER STEPHEN
IPC: E02D5/18
Filed: 1997-07-28
Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing a stop - end from a concrete panel 5 during the construction of a diaphragm wall. An extractor tool 14 is provided with means 17,19 for attachment to the free face of the stop - end, such means being spaced relative to the main body of the extractor tool so as to tend to peel the stop - end away from the concrete panel as the tool is lowered relative thereto. Alternatively the attachment means may be provided with drive means which serve to change the spacing of the attachment means from the main body of the extractor tool, thereby peeling the stop - end from the concrete panel. The method results in less damage to the concrete panel than methods and apparatus which operate by driving a wedge between the concrete panel and the stop - end.
Patent GB-2315923-A (GB)
Title: Shield for an electrical circuit on a substrate
Inventor: GARDNER MICHAEL R
IPC: H05K9/00
Filed: 1997-07-29
Abstract: A shield is for an electrical circuit (104) that is disposed on a substrate (102). The shield includes a base (106) to be mounted to the substrate (102) and an integral cover (108). The integral cover is joined to the base by filaments (220 Fig.2, not shown). The filaments are broken away when the integral cover is pulled off of the base. A replacement cover (700 Fig.8, not shown) includes fingers (702) to engage the base after the integral cover is removed.
Patent GB-2319702-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunications access systems and equipment
Inventor: PROCTOR RICHARD JOHN
IPC: H04J3/16
Filed: 1997-08-19
Abstract: A higher data rate signal such as ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) fixed size data packets and lower data rate signals such as ISDN are transmitted along the same link by accommodating the ISDN in unused time slots in the overall frame structure. The cells also contain a field containing incremented numbers of modulo-n and, in the reverse direction along the link, flames are transmitted which acknowledge receipt of those sequence numbers. If the next expected number is not received, the sequence transmitted is restarted at that number.
Patent GB-2317573-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball cover
Inventor: KAWABATA HIROSHI
IPC: A63B37/00
Filed: 1997-08-28
Abstract: A golf ball cover composition comprises a mixture of a lithium ethylene (meth)acrylic acid ionomer, a divalent metal ethylene (meth)acrylic ester (meth)acrylic acid ionomer and a partially saponified ethylene (meth)acrylic ester copolymer.
Patent GB-2329459-A (GB)
Title: Self cooling beverage containers
Inventor: MOLZAHN STUART WILLIAM
IPC: F25D5/02
Filed: 1997-09-20
Abstract: A self cooling beverage container or can may use the endothermic reaction between ammonium nitrate (40) and water (38). The two chemicals may be separated by a membrane (48), which may be ruptured eg by a rod (46) connected to the pull top of the can. Agitation means may be provided to mix the chemicals. In another embodiment a volatile liquid is evaporated. In a further embodiment water is maintained in a low pressure environment and allowed to boil. The vapour which is produced from the boiling water is absorbed by a desiccant maintaining the boiling process. The cooling process may be initiated by the pressure release of a carbonated beverage can during opening of the can. The cooling process may rely on the Peltier effect.
Patent GB-972388-A (GB)
Abstract: 972, 388. Photo-electric checking arrangements. ZELLWEGER Ltd. Dec. 29, 1961 [Feb. 8, 1961], No. 46643/61. Heading G1A. A photo-electric system supervising periodically recurring phenomena is arranged so that the correct functioning of the system is tested prior to each supervisory action. The result of the test is stored and recovered during the subsequent supervisory action so that the system will then give an indication if the phenomena does not occur or if it is not properly checked. The phenomena may consist of the passage of a moving body through a light beam at a particular time during a cycle of operations. If the test is for a time period such that a body of correct dimensions interrupts the beam for the whole of the period the passage of bodies of incorrect size will also be checked. Fig. 2 shows an arrangement in which one rotation of shaft 50 causes band 54 carrying the bodies 5 in suitable locating means to advance one position. At the same time a complete switching cycle is performed by cam switches 51, 52. Near the beginning of each cycle capacitor 23 is allowed to discharge through resistor 22 and switch 21. On the opening of switch 21 light from source 1 falling on photo-transistor 2 causes transistor 13 to conduct and allows capacitor 23 to recharge through diode 27 and resistor 26. Should the photo-electric arrangement not function correctly the capacitor will receive either no charge or a reduced charge. The testing part of the cycle occurs shortly after the time at which the capacitor is adequately charged under normal conditions. A body 5 cuts off the light beam and the holding circuit of output control relay 30 through diode 34 is broken at switch 33. Providing the light beam is interrupted gate 31 is open and provided capacitor 23 is adequately charged gate 32 is open to give a holding circuit for the relay. The lack of an object or the presence of no, or an inadequate, charge on capacitor 23 causes release of the relay.
Patent GB-2331346-A (GB)
Title: Duct divider
Inventor: BELCHER CHARLES DAVID
IPC: F16L9/19
Filed: 1997-11-12
Abstract: The divider 4, for dividing a longitudinally extending pipe 1 into two ducts 2, 3, comprises an elongate web having at least one aperture into which a corresponding insert 5 is inserted. The thickness of the insert is less than the thickness of the web. The insert 5 may be provided with transverse or longitudinal corrugations 6. The insert has a lip which can be glued to the web.