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Patent GB-2275596-A (GB)
Title: Lockable security belt or harness for children
Inventor: FRYER RAYMOND
IPC: A41F9/00
Filed: 1993-02-22
Abstract: A belt 1 has a lock 2 and an electronic device attachment 3. A key and corresponding numbered disc 5 activates and locks the belt upon removal of the key and deactivates and unlocks the belt upon insertion. The belt may be provided with detachable shoulder straps (4). The belt is intended to prevent abduction of a child during shopping in a store with a parent or guardian. Should the child be taken past the stores door security alarm system, the alarm will be triggered. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276081-A (GB)
Title: Overflow device for bath, basin or sink
Inventor: KNEAFSEY MARK ROBERT
IPC: E03C1/232
Filed: 1993-03-20
Abstract: An overflow device for a bath, basin or sink comprises a tube (A) fitted to an overflow outlet, the bottom of said tube leading to a collecting vessel (B) which is connected by a pivoted arm (D) to the waste fitting (G) of said bath, basin or sink such that when the collecting vessel fills with overflow water, the arm pivots to release the waste filling. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267372-A (GB)
Title: Fault detection in an information handling system
Inventor: OGURA HIROYUKI
IPC: G06F11/16
Filed: 1993-08-02
Abstract: An information handling system includes at least one interface unit 01, 02 for inputting data from an external device, processing units 11, 12 ... 41, 42 ..., a transmission medium 3 and output units 511, ... 5mk for distributing processed results. Each processing unit sends on to medium 3 a message comprising data and a code indicative of the data content, and selectively receives the data of the messages from other processing units on the basis of the content codes of those messages. By determining whether or not the codes arrive at predetermined intervals, processing unit faults can be detected. Backup in the handling of output units is provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273106-A (GB)
Title: Cleansing block
Inventor: COOPER NIGEL FREDERICK
IPC: C11D17/00
Filed: 1993-12-02
Abstract: A solid lavatory cleansing block is formed of a composition comprising (A) from 5 - 80% by weight of a surface active component comprising one or more anionic surface active agents;  (B) from 10 - 75% by weight of a halogen release agent component; and (C) from 1 - 25% by weight of a liquid non-oxidisable material.  The halogen release agent component is preferably a chlorinated cyanuric acid derivative, and the liquid non-oxidisable material may be selected from mineral oil, liquid hydrocarbon, chlorinated hydrocarbon, silicone oil, liquid ketone, liquid tertiary alcohol or liquid ester.
Patent GB-2273656-A (GB)
Title: A piroxicam ointment free from skin irritative action
Inventor: EGRI JANOS
IPC: A61K31/54
Filed: 1993-12-22
Abstract: A pharmaceutical ointment being free from skin irritative actions contains 0.5 to 10 percent by mass of piroxicam, 15 to 30 per cent by mass of hydrophobic carrier(s), 60 to 75 per cent by mass of hydrophilic carrier(s), 0.1 to 10 per cent by mass of additive(s) and 2 to 5 per cent by mass of emulsifiers consisting of a poly(ethylene glycol) alkyl or alkenyl ether and a sorbitane ester of a fatty acid or an oleic acid in a mass ratio of 3:1 to 1:3.
Patent GB-2276014-A (GB)
Title: Multi-head combined beam laser assembly
Inventor: SAADATMANESH VAHID
IPC: B23K26/06
Filed: 1994-02-17
Abstract: A laser device is provided for the co-axial positioning of plural laser beams of same or different wavelengths along a single axis. At least two laser oscillators 21, 22 are provided, each producing a laser beam 26, 28. A rotary reflector which may be a multi-blade chopper 42 is positioned for intercepting at least one of the produced laser beams and directing the intercepted laser beam separately from, but along a single axis 10 defined by another laser beam. The lasers may be controlled to fire so as to produce a series of spaced pulses sequentially from the lasers in turn. The beam may be used in medical applications. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276923-A (GB)
Title: Shift device giving feel for a toothed change-speed transmission of a motor vehicle
Inventor: BURGER HANS
IPC: F16H61/34
Filed: 1994-03-14
Abstract: In a shift device for a toothed chain transmission of a motor vehicle, a resilient pressure point is made capable of being felt on the manual-shift lever during the selection of a specific shift slot. A cam 60 of a shift finger 6 acts on cams 59 and 33 respectively of two abutment sleeves 58, 28. Each abutment sleeve is spring urged towards the shift finger against stop surfaces 61 and 29 so as to centre the finger in a position corresponding to a particular shift plane. A pressure point spring 16 acting one of the abutment sleeves 28 also acts against a reaction sleeve 13 acting in turn on reaction balls 18 via an inclined face 19. Thus movement of the shift finger towards the reaction sleeve causes radial movement of the balls via surfaces of a pressure pin 12 against the pressure point spring 16 to resist movement towards reverse but giving a positive indication of shift completion. The pressure pin 12 is also acted on by a switching spring 40 of a reversing-light switch 43. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277347-A (GB)
Title: Security grille
Inventor: PRETORIUS IZAK JOHANNES
IPC: E06B9/06
Filed: 1994-03-24
Abstract: An expandable and contractible security grille comprises a series of tubular uprights (2) interconnected by transverse link members (3). The tubular uprights have slots (9) for guiding and locating transverse studs (7, Fig 3) (7) at the free ends of the link members. The slots are defined by inserts (8) which are plastic mouldings fitted into apertures (16) cut in the wall of the tubular uprights. The fillings have closed inner ends and form a total closure to the aperture to prevent the ingress of dirt and moisture. The inserts also have peripheral flanges (14) of substantially convex outer shape to prevent fouling thereof by the link members. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277096-A (GB)
Title: Fluorescent ion-selective diaryldiaza crown ether conjugates
Inventor: KUHN MICHAEL A
IPC: C07D273/08
Filed: 1994-03-29
Abstract: Sensors for ions are based on the combination of xanthylium-based dyes with metal-binding N,N'-diaryldiazza crown ethers. These sensors are primarily useful for detection and quantitation of alkali-metal ions in aqueous solution. Binding of the ion results in a change in the fluorescence properties of the indicating dye that can be correlated with the ion concentration. Methods are provided for attaching reactive groups on these sensors for conjugation to dyes, lipids and polymers and for enhancing entry of the indicators into living cells. The sensor compounds comprise crown ether derivatives comprising FLUOR substituents where FLUOR is a pyronine, xanthene, fluorescein, rhodamine, rhodol, benzofluorescein, dibenzofluorescein, semi-naphthofluorescein or naphthofluorescein.
Patent GB-2291075-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible building structure
Inventor: MILNER BRIAN
IPC: E04H6/04
Filed: 1994-07-05
Abstract: Figure 1 shows generally at 10 a collapsible building structure. The collapsible structure comprises a plurality of walls 11 which enclose a space adjacent to fixed structure 12. The walls 11 comprise UPVC panels 13 which are connected at their ends to UPVC extruded posts 14. Two of the post 14a are pivotally mounted on the fixed structure 12 by means of hinges 15. Adjacent posts 14b are pivotally connected together by hinges 16, which comprise on one side of the joint a conventional hinge 16a and on the other side a three way hinge 16b. Posts 14c come together at a mid-point to form doors to the enclosed space. A rebate post 14d attached to one of the posts 14c overlaps the other post 14c. Fig. 6 shows a similar structure, but with more hinged panels, which moves in concertina-fashion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283708-A (GB)
Title: Toy writing or drawing machine.
Inventor: ATSUGI MINORU
IPC: B43L13/00
Filed: 1994-10-25
Abstract: The drawing toy of the present invention includes: a paper retainer (3), to retain a piece of paper (P) for drawing; a writing tool holder (6), for use in drawing on the paper (P); a first cam (4x), keeping the information for moving the writing tool holder (6) in a first direction along said paper (P); a second cam (4y), carrying the information for moving the writing tool holder (6) along the paper (P) and in a second direction, perpendicular with the first direction; a cam driver, to drive the first cam (4x) and the second cam (4y); and a drawing mechanism (13) coupled to the first cam (4x) and the second cam (4y), which moves the writing tool holder (6) in response to the movements of both cams, whereby a drawing may be on the paper (P). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294034-A (GB)
Title: Snap on lid
Inventor: JIRADEJNUNT PRAJAK
IPC: B65D21/02
Filed: 1995-01-06
Abstract: A container body and a lid have a plurality of annular flanges (16 - 20, figure 5) and annular notch rings 36 - 38 respectively which are spaced apart in a predetermined configuration so as to provide a tight leak proof seal when the lid is snap fitted over the container body. A tamper proof detachable strip is provided in the lid, defined by an annular groove 46 positioned just above the penultimate ring 36. The lowermost flange of the body includes a skirt (24, figure 5) with underlying fins. The lid additionally carries an annular curtain 40 which is a tight fit within the body wall. Fins 42 may be provided between the curtain and a central recess 44 of the lid which provides a stacking surface. Both the container body and the lid may be made of plastics material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297535-A (GB)
Title: Multi-container assembly
Inventor: MAN HO KEUNG
IPC: B65D81/32
Filed: 1995-01-31
Abstract: A multi-container assembly consists of a plurality of containers 10 - 12 screw threadedly joined end to end, each container having an open end 13, a closed end 14 and a threaded portion 13A, 14A at each end. The containers may have the same or different capacities and their open ends may be closed by foil seals and, prior to assembly, lids (16, figure2). A screw cap 17 preferably seals the top end of the assembly. The top container may include a spray dispenser. The containers may contain personal care materials such as creams and deodorants.
Patent GB-2288908-A (GB)
Title: Ceramic thermocouple
Inventor: FARRELL DAVID MARTIN
IPC: G01K7/02
Filed: 1995-03-30
Abstract: A ceramic thermocouple (10) comprises two ceramics, one (11) of which comprises silicone carbide and the other (13) of which comprises molybdenum disilicide. One (13) of the ceramics is resiliently urged towards the other (11) by a spring (15) so as to form a junction (14). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289973-A (GB)
Title: Display of information
Inventor: RUB EDMOND LATIMER
IPC: G09F11/00
Filed: 1995-05-26
Abstract: Devices and methods for displaying images encrypting images and decrypting images are described. The device comprises a set of at least two patterned templates, at least one of which templates being at least partially pervious to vision, the templates being movable independently of each other into predetermined positions and/or orientation(s) with respect to each other in superposed relationship so that the combined patterns form the desired image(s), wherein the pattern on at least one template is wholly unrelated to any desired image(s) and wherein the pattern(s) on the other templates represents the desired image(s) in an incomplete and unrecognisable form. The or each pattern comprises a plurality of spaced pattern elements, the desired image(s) being formed by the juxtaposition and/or the superposition of the pattern elements as the templates are superposed. The templates may be transparent and may have a planar or curved form. The templates may be rotated relative to each other (Figure 3) in an arrangement wherein movement may be temporarily interrupted when a desired image is displayed. Alternatively, the templates may be formed on two loops (Figure 4). The templates may be illuminated. Further a first pattern may be broadcast on a T.V. screen, with the second pattern being on a translucent template held before the screen. Furthermore, one template may be machine readable with the other template held in a computer. Thus the device may be used for entertainment, advertising or security purposes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290565-A (GB)
Title: Intruder barrier
Inventor: KING JNR MICHAEL JOSEPH
IPC: E04H17/00
Filed: 1995-06-21
Abstract: An intruder barrier for mounting on a wall or fence to deter climbing, comprises an axle (5) which is rotatable on its supporting members (6) and on which are rotatable sleeves (1) provided along their length with protruding spikes (4) arranged alternately in opposite directions at acute angles to the axle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301754-A (GB)
Title: A Protocol converter for a wireless telecommunications system
Inventor: NETHERCOTT JONATHAN FRANCIS
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 1996-02-22
Abstract: A protocol converter 84 for a wireless telecommunications system has an interface for receiving first protocol message packets from at least one control station of the telecommunications system and for transmitting first protocol message packets to the at least one control station; and a server in communication with the interface for maintaining the protocol converter and an object based telecommunications system control system. The protocol converter converts first protocol message packets received from the interface into operations and converts operations into first protocol message packets for subsequent transmission to the at least one control station via the interface, the operations being received from and applied to the object based control system maintained in the server thereby to control the wireless telecommunications system.
Patent GB-2300816-A (GB)
Title: Lottery ticket
Inventor: DIAMOND MARK REIDOPATH
IPC: A63F3/06
Filed: 1996-05-08
Abstract: An instant lottery game card, preferably a scratch card, carries an array of hidden indicia and is characterised in that the indicia are so chosen that, merely by correct choice of areas to reveal, all tickets are capable of being winning tickets. The card may also include multiple levels of play so that a smaller prize can be forgone with the chance of revealing a further area(s) and winning a larger prize.
Patent GB-2301197-A (GB)
Title: In line two pass fibre optic rotary joint
Inventor: WOODSIDE SHANE H
IPC: G02B6/32
Filed: 1996-05-20
Abstract: A fibre optic rotary joint has a stationary portion and a relatively rotating portion. Two optical fiber channels are arranged in-line along the same rotational axis. Isolation of one channel from the other is achieved by gradient index rod lenses L1, L2, L3 and L4 of suitable pitch. A pair of lenses L1, L2 is arranged adjacent each other on each side of the rotational interface and a second pair of axially aligned lenses L3, L4 is arranged outboard of the first pair. An optical signal from one of the outboard lenses can be directed to one of the other lenses depending on the pitch selection. Both channels are bidirectional.
Patent GB-2319518-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Storage and Retrieval System
Inventor: HARPER-DOUGLAS DEBORAH
IPC: B65G1/04
Filed: 1996-07-09
Abstract: An automatic storage and retrieval system is disclosed which permits concentrated storage and rapid depositing and retrieval of individual loads, which can be in the form of a package, container, vehicle or individual item. The load is carried on a mobile pallet 60 (Fig 6), which is itself transported on a self propelled cradle (142 Fig 1) incorporating a pinion actuator 172 to propel the load and pallet off the cradle into a storage cell, and subsequently to retrieve same. The cradle propels itself along the storage floor by means of an electrically driven motor and/or associated rack and pinion drive mechanism. It is then transported vertically by a specially designed lift to a point where the load enters or leaves the storage system. The whole process is controlled automatically via an electronic control system. Preferably a coupling 172 for the pallet is carried by a nut 172 running on a screw 170. Preferably the carrier has grooves 69 to guide the pallet during its movement. The drive of the carrier can also be self-propelled track, hydraulic, linear motor, etc.
Patent GB-2304510-A (GB)
Title: Flexible heating elements
Inventor: GRAHAM THOMAS GILMOUR
IPC: H05B3/36
Filed: 1996-08-19
Abstract: A generally planar, flexible heating element, and methods of manufacturing same, comprising a generally planar electrically resistive heating layer (10) sandwiched between generally planar electrically insulating layers (12,14) and having electrically conductive contact strips extending along opposite edges of the resistive heating layer, in electrical contact therewith. The element may include an earth screening layer (20) of electrically conductive material applied to at least one of said electrically insulating layers. The laminated product may include additional composite layers (16,18) The element may also include apertures (24) formed in gaps in the resistive layer in such a manner as to improve the bonding of the various layers of the laminated product.
Patent GB-2304524-A (GB)
Title: Packaged soft serve ice cream
Inventor: GARTLAND DANIEL
IPC: A23G9/28
Filed: 1996-08-27
Abstract: A packaged food product comprises a receptacle having superimposed walls 4, 6 in which is arranged soft-serve ice-cream. Walls 4, 6, include an inner plastics layer 18, a foam layer 20 and an outer plastics layer 22. Between the foam layer 20 and outer layer 22 there is defined an air gap. The ice-cream formulation comprises in a preferred embodiment fat in the form of hydrogenated kernel oil (6 wt%), sucrose (5 wt%), glycerol (7 wt%) and a emulsifier/stabiliser (0.6 wt%). The product is suitable for dispensing at a temperature of less than -10{C immediately after removal from a domestic freezer.
Patent GB-2302248-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid electricity and telecommunications distribution network
Inventor: BROWN PAUL ANTHONY
IPC: H04B3/54
Filed: 1995-04-20
Abstract: A telecommunications network is disclosed for linking a plurality of premises, comprising, typically, a fibre optic or coaxial cable (130), and a plurality of electrical power cables (134) each connected to a respective one of the premises for supplying mains electrical power thereto. Each of the power cables (134) is also connected to the fibre optic or coaxial cable (130) so that telecommunications signals are transmissible between the fibre optic or coaxial cable and each of the power cables. A telecommunications signal is transmissible to the plurality of premises by being transmitted along the fibre optic or coaxial cable and subsequently along the respective power cable of each of the premises.
Patent GB-2320960-A (GB)
Title: Marking or tagging of livestock
Inventor: ARMITAGE GREGORY SCOTT
IPC: A01K11/00
Filed: 1997-01-03
Abstract: Livestock is identified or traced by administration of isotopic chemical labels detectable by MS or NMR. Administration may be in the form of a feedstuff. The labels are also detectable in butchery products derived from the carcasses of the livestock.
Patent GB-2315891-A (GB)
Title: Combining data analysis algorithms with databases on the Internet
Inventor: ISLAM NAYEEM
IPC: G06F21/12
Filed: 1997-06-24
Abstract: An open architecture for arbitrarily combining data analysis algorithms and databases on the Internet where the data analysis algorithm and database may be from different vendors or suppliers. Customer 10 selects an algorithm 55 from an algorithm supplier 50, and a database 70 from a database supplier 60. The data analysis algorithm 55 is securely relocated to the database supplier 60 and run on the appropriate database using an applet execution environment 75, which enables multi threaded processes constrained to communicate only with the selected database application (fig. 5). As the algorithm 55 runs, partial results are transmitted back to the customer 10 and displayed on the browser 20, so that the customer can decide whether to continue running the algorithm. An electronic commerce system 40 such as SET (Secure Electronic Transaction) may be used for charging for the services and content, and a suitable payment mechanism is described (fig. 6).
Patent GB-2316068-A (GB)
Title: Zinc oxide dispersions
Inventor: TAPLEY CAROLE ALLYSON MARIA
IPC: C09C3/06
Filed: 1997-07-03
Abstract: A stabilised aqueous dispersion of particulate zinc oxide comprises water, a stabilising agent and zinc oxide, the particles of which are coated with dense amorphous silica. Useful stabilising agents include cellulose ethers which contain quaternary ammonium groups and polyalkylene glycols. The dispersions have excellent stability at high concentrations of zinc oxide and are useful for preparing sunscreen formulations, cosmetics and veterinary products.
Patent GB-2318327-A (GB)
Title: Airbag gas generator housing
Inventor: KRETZSCHMAR ALBRECHT
IPC: B60R21/20
Filed: 1997-07-23
Abstract: An airbag gas generator housing comprises an elongate plate (2 figure 1) having flanges 6 at one end and a retaining clamp 11 at the other, in use the elongate plate being mounted on a vehicle, the side flanges extending laterally of the gas generator 9 and the retaining clamp surrounding the gas generator and attaching it to the housing. The housing may be a metal stamping and may be symmetrical or asymmetrical and may further include an integral manifold. The end of the housing remote from the side flanges 6 may be open to accommodate gas generators of different lengths, similarly the retaining clamp 11 may be adjustable to accommodate gas generators of different widths. The elongate plate may be formed with spaced bolt holes for mounting to the vehicle. An end plate 5 may be formed with an asymmetrical fixing hole 7 to define the rotational mounting position of the gas generator.
Patent GB-2320222-A (GB)
Title: Fluid level detection system for ink in a printing press
Inventor: NIEMIRO THADDEUS A
IPC: B41F31/02
Filed: 1997-01-23
Abstract: A fluid level detection system (50) for ink in a printing press (10) having a vessel (58) having walls (60) defining a chamber (62), an elongated rotatable shaft (64) in the chamber (62), a motor (66) for rotating the shaft (64), an elongated flexible blade (68) affixed to the shaft (64) such that the motor (66) rotates the blade (68), and a proximity sensor (72) adjacent the walls (60) of the vessel (58) to detect the rotating blade (68) in the absence of ink at the level o                                                              7 which
Patent GB-2329484-A (GB)
Title: Writing Bragg reflection gratings in optical waveguides
Inventor: BYRON KEVIN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G03F7/20
Filed: 1997-09-22
Abstract: Instead of a single beam, two coherent beams of light (10',10") are used to illuminate a phase grating (11) in spatially separated zones for writing a Bragg reflection grating in an underlying optical (fibre) waveguide (12). Close proximity between phase mask and waveguide is not required. This facilitates the use of masking so that only two different diffracted orders (10'c,10"a) contribute to the fringe pattern that generates the Bragg grating, by cutting off the zero order (10'b,10"b) with field stop (24), thereby improving fringe contrast and reducing the deleterious spectral effects upon the reflectivity of the Bragg reflector occasioned by the presence of stitch errors in the phase grating. The beam (10) is split into two by beam splitter and the two beams (10',10") are reflected by mirrors (21,22) so they pass through grating (11).