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Patent GB-2279974-A (GB)
Title: Roofing unit for artificial thatch
Inventor: NORTH SIMON
IPC: E04D9/00
Filed: 1993-07-13
Abstract: A roofing unit 1 comprises an array of straws or straw-like members 2, each straw or straw-like member 2 being linked to a common linking member 3, the linking member having means enabling it to be secured to a roof support structure. A method of forming a roof having a general appearance of a thatched roof comprises fixing to a roof support structure, a plurality of the aforesaid roofing units. Members 2 may be straw, or plastics, treated to be fire proof; member 3 may be wood, metal or plastics, tapered as shown. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272282-A (GB)
Title: Compact boiler having low nox emissions
Inventor: BRADY ROBERT THOMAS
IPC: F23C9/08
Filed: 1993-10-20
Abstract: NOX levels in stack emissions of compact boilers and fluid heaters are reduced through selective injection of exhaust flue gases into the combustion process. Flue gas is injected into the primary and secondary air of the burner along with flue gas injection directly into the combustion process. Generated steam from a compact boiler is selectively injected into the combustion process. Flue gases are removed via a scoop 17 to a tee 42 where it is mixed with ambient air and passed through a blower 45 to two pipes. One pipe (30) provides primary combustion air whilst the other pipe 48 leads to an outer shell 7 of the combustor where it provides secondary and primary combustion air (Fig 3 not shown). Alternatively there is only one pipe from the blower 45 and this leads directly into the combustor (Fig 6 not shown). Additionally, steam may be added to the primary combustion air of the first embodiment (Fig 16 not shown). Combustion control is via a steam pressure actuator (32) (Fig 1 not shown) operating in conjunction with variable gas flow valve (34) controlling combustion gas flow from a supply (33) to burner inlet (31), and further controlling combustion air blower damper control (36). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275794-A (GB)
Title: Method for checking the functioning of a regenerating valve in a tank venting system
Inventor: KOLB HARTMUT
IPC: F02M25/08
Filed: 1994-03-04
Abstract: A method for checking the ability to function of a cyclically controlled regenerating valve 6 in a tank venting system of a motor vehicle, which exploits the realization that significant pressure variations are generated in a discharge line 5 arranged between an adsorption filter 4 and the regenerating valve 6 whenever the duty ratio TAV applied to the regenerating valve 6 is within a certain range. If the regenerating valve 6 is operated at such a duty ratio, the pressure variation in the discharge line 5 is recorded and the extreme values of the pressure variation are determined in an evaluation device 14 for a specified time period. If after the expiry of this time period, the difference between the maximum pressure and the minimum pressure falls below a specified threshold, the regenerating valve 6 is recognized to be defective. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278010-A (GB)
Title: A solid oxide fuel cell and a carbon direct-oxidizing-type electrode for the fuel cell
Inventor: HORITA TERUHISA
IPC: H01M8/12
Filed: 1994-03-24
Abstract: There is disclosed a solid oxide fuel cell and a carbon direct-oxidizing-type electrode for the cell. The fuel cell comprises vanadium carbide being used as the fuel electrode, and the vanadium carbide and a carbon-series fuel serve both as an electrode and as a fuel.
Patent GB-2293622-A (GB)
Title: Article attaching device
Inventor: LIU BAO-SHEN
IPC: F16B47/00
Filed: 1994-09-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to article attaching device which comprises a sucking body 12 adapted to be adhered to a plane surface and a flexible body 11 engaging with the suckling body, having two side extensions 1111, 1112, one of which is spaced from the suckling body form a vacant space. The present invention has advantages of bearing heavier articles, longer lasting holding time and being able to be reused over and over. Besides, it can be used not only for clamping but also for hanging (Fig. 11A). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283162-A (GB)
Title: Water heating devices
Inventor: MCNAIR JOHN DUNCAN
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 1994-10-11
Abstract: A cordless device e.g. a kettle or jug has a water holding section (12) with an immersion heater (16) and a base (11) connected to a power supply, the upper section (12) being detachable from the base (11), when desired, but when the upper section (12) is operably connected to the base (11), the power connection means (17) supplies electric power to said immersion heater (16). A thermally responsive switch (30) is located in the base (11) and a steam path (22) delivers steam from a region of the upper section (12) to a position adjacent the switch (30) upon boiling in the section (12), the switch (30) being located to interrupt power supply to heater (16) on boiling. Further claimed is a device which allows power supply to an immersion heater via first and second electrical contact members at least one of which is moveable thermally responsive electrically conductive member which is adjacent to a steam flow path. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287339-A (GB)
Title: Security sensors
Inventor: RICKS ROY WILLIAM
IPC: G08B13/14
Filed: 1994-12-07
Abstract: A security sensor comprising a tab 25 with an adhesive backing 56 for bonding the tab to an item which is to be protected and an electrical sensing element 53 interposed between the adhesive and the tab. In use, the tab cannot be separated from the item without stressing at least a portion of the sensing element, thereby producing a measurable change in the restrictive properties of the sensor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287960-A (GB)
Title: Float-type clutch for automatic washing machine
Inventor: TANI KAZUTOSHI
IPC: F16D11/14
Filed: 1995-03-29
Abstract: An automatic washing machine includes a clutch float (45) having external gear teeth (47). The clutch float (45) is located around a shaft (24) which is driven by an electric motor (13) and to which an agitator (50) is secured. The clutch float (45) couples the shaft (24) to an inner rotatable tub (40) when its external gear teeth (47) are engaged with internal gear teeth (49) at the inner tub side in a dehydration step. The clutch float (45) moves upwardly in subjection to buoyancy when water is supplied into the inner tub (40) in a wash step. The external gear teeth (47) of the clutch float (45) are disengaged from the internal gear teeth (49) so that the shaft (24) is decoupled from the inner tub (40). The washing machine further includes a rotation restricting float (32) which moves upwardly in subjection to the buoyancy in the wash step to couple the inner tub (40) to an outer stationary tub (5) and which decouples the inner tub (40) from the outer tub (5) in the dehydration step. A device (85) delivers a position signal indicative of the position of the clutch float (45) which is vertically movable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288865-A (GB)
Title: A valve for urine drainage applications
Inventor: EDWARDS JOHN VICTOR
IPC: A61F5/44
Filed: 1995-04-27
Abstract: A valve for urine drainage applications has a valve housing 1 for attachment to a urine receptacle and a valve member 8 rotatable within the valve housing between an open position, in which liquid can flow from the receptacle along an angled path from an inlet 4 to an outlet 6 from the valve, and a closed position cutting off the liquid flow. The valve member 8 is rotatable about an axis substantially normal to the direction of liquid outflow from the valve and a manually operable tab or handle 10 is provided for rotating the valve member in the housing and is arranged to point in the direction of the outflow from the valve when the valve member 8 is in the open position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2304062-A (GB)
Title: A process and apparatus for manufacturing a prefabricated air handling unit
Inventor: TRUNDLE PATRICK
IPC: F24F13/20
Filed: 1995-08-05
Abstract: Steel bars for forming a building frame (16) are prepared at a cutting station (12), arranged in a preset order on a trolley (14) and delivered to a welding station (15) where they are welded together to form a building frame (16). Metal sheets are cut to form cladding panels at guillotines (21, 22). Sheets forming inner cladding panels are shaped at an edge cutting station (40) and a bending station (41) having a bending machine capable of readily easily bending panels in a wide range of sizes. At a cladding station (39), cladding panels are mounted on each building frame (16) to form a housing for air handling equipment within the frame (16) at a fitting station (80). An exterior of the housing is painted in a spray booth (85) and finally exterior trim is mounted on the housing at a finishing station (86).
Patent GB-2293334-A (GB)
Title: Process for carrying out chemical equilibrium reactions
Inventor: KRAMER GERT JAN
IPC: C07C29/152
Filed: 1995-09-25
Abstract: A two-stage process for carrying out equilibrium reactions is disclosed. In the first step the reagents are contacted with a fixed catalyst bed under such conditions that both reagents and products are gaseous. The product of this step is then passed to another fixed-bed catalyst where the reaction proceeds in the presence of an absorbent for one of the products. The process is illustrated by the production of methanol from synthesis gas. The reactants are passed to first bed 4 via heat-exchanger 10 and line 12. The product is then passed to second bed 6 together with liquid absorbent added through line 14. The absorbed methanol and unreacted reagents pass through heat-exchanger 10 to desorber 22 and then to separator 28, from which methanol is withdrawn via line 30. Absorber and unreacted synthesis gas components are recycled. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2307676-A (GB)
Title: Handling Elongate Loads
Inventor: KENNEDY ROBERT BROWN
IPC: B66C1/10
Filed: 1995-11-30
Abstract: A frame 1 including a frame member 3 which is movable to allow a pack of mutually parallel elongate members (e.g. drill pipes) to be encompassed by the frame. The frame includes a cradle 2 comprising a base 6 and two uprights 4 having attachments 23 for lifting means. An upper cross-member 3 is releasably fixed to the cradle 2 e.g. by swing bolts 16. Preferably replaceable cushioning members 7, 9 are provided. Preferably the cross-member 3 is wider than the upright and has protecting flanges.
Patent GB-2297046-A (GB)
Title: Control of a closed-loop pneumatic system
Inventor: HENDERSON ROBERT C
IPC: G01N30/02
Filed: 1996-01-18
Abstract: The frequency response of a pneumatic system used to control a gas chromatograph may be determined by applying a loop-closed direct method. The loop-closed direct method can be used to describe a frequency response of a time-invariant, linear system and predicting the system stability for any input signal. The transfer function which describes the frequency response is used by a microprocessor to control the physical parameters of the pneumatic system in terms of pressure and flow by generating valve drive signals to adjust the valves in their system. Suitable apparatus is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2302336-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing MMC components.
Inventor: SCHMITT THEODORE NICOLAS
IPC: C22C1/10
Filed: 1996-06-20
Abstract: Process for producing MMC components by an infiltration process, where the preform (3) located in a crucible (6) and, if desired, held in place by a preform holder (2) is arranged in a pressure vessel (1), where the atmosphere of the pressure vessel (1) can be changed during the production procedure and the preform (3) is, after the infiltration metal (4) has been melted, kept in an intrinsically closed atmosphere in the presence of an oxygen-binding material.
Patent GB-2312934-A (GB)
Title: Bearing bush and door handle assembly
Inventor: SMOLARSKI MORRIS
IPC: E05B3/06
Filed: 1996-07-11
Abstract: A door handle assembly comprises a face plate (11) arranged to be secured to the face of a door, and a handle (12) mounted on the face plate to be rotatable with respect thereto. The handle shank (17) extends through the face plate to drive a spindle (13) which operates a lock and/or latch. The shank is supported by a bush (30) having an inner cylindrical bearing surface (34) and a stepped exterior comprising annuli of increasing diameters defining a first location surface (31), a second larger location surface (32) and an end flange (33). A coil spring (41) biasses the handle to a neutral position. The assembly is held together by a washer (42) and circlip (43) such that its axial length is determined by the dimensions of the bush and not the dimensions of the face plate.
Patent GB-2301411-A (GB)
Title: Heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems.
Inventor: WHITE DAVID
IPC: F24F13/06
Filed: 1992-12-03
Abstract: At an outlet of a heating, ventilating or air conditioning system air passes from the ducting through a plenum chamber (1, Figure 1), a damper (2) provided with a set of blades which are movable between open and closed positions and a diffuser 4 which directs the air in a desired direction. The diffuser is mounted on a support (3) connected to the plenum chamber by way of a fastening comprising an integrally formed head 47 and shank which is threaded adjacent its free end 50, together with integrally formed resilient means for retaining the fastening in position on part of the diffuser whilst permitting rotation of the fastening. The resilient means may take the form of fingers 51, having projections 52 to engage the diffuser.
Patent GB-2315484-A (GB)
Title: Inlet valve for waste water container of caravan
Inventor: GOODALE BRIAN WALTER
IPC: B60R15/00
Filed: 1996-07-22
Abstract: A valve for controlling admission of waste water into a container has a flotation arm whereby it is closed when the float is raised to a certain level by the water in the container. The inlet of the valve is connected, in use, to the waste pipe of the wash basin and/or shower of a caravan; the float and arm having been introduced into the container through an orifice in the container wall. The orifice is closeable by a screw cap which will have been removed so that an annular threaded cap-like member around the valve can be fitted in its place to retain the valve in position. The valve can be disengaged by a reversal of these operations to allow the container to be removed for emptying.
Patent GB-2315977-A (GB)
Title: Solenoid powered trap door trap
Inventor: PARTINGTON DEREK
IPC: A01M23/12
Filed: 1996-08-03
Abstract: An enclosed trap door 6 is supported by plunger solenoids 5 and upon activation is hinged downwardly by rotary solenoids 3. The solenoids are activated by an optical sensor 4. Odour and sound attractants 1 and 2 are employed.
Patent GB-2317584-A (GB)
Title: Abrasively removing material
Inventor: DOUGILL NICOLAS JOHN
IPC: B23Q5/04
Filed: 1996-09-18
Abstract: A method of abrasively removing material from a workpiece 36 comprises the steps of rotating an abrasive wheel 30 about a first axis 32 and orbiting the wheel about a second axis 34 spaced from the first axis to contact said workpiece with a circumferential surface of the wheel to remove material therefrom.
Patent GB-2305455-A (GB)
Title: Damper for refrigerator door
Inventor: SHIN JUN-CHUL
IPC: F25D23/02
Filed: 1996-09-18
Abstract: A damping apparatus for a refrigerator has a first and second spaces 30, 32 formed in the interior of a side wall of the cabinet of the refrigerator. The second space is separated from the first space by a stopping protrusion 38 and is in communication relation with the first space. A first damping member 62 is expandably mounted in the second space, and a protrusion 52 is formed on one side of a door for closing the first damping member. When the door is pivoted to be closed, the protrusion 52 closes the first damping member 62 so that the air in the interior of the first damping member is exhausted outside, dampening the reactive force generated in a compartment. On the other hand, when the door is pivoted to be opened, the second damping member is pressed so that the force of the negative pressure in the interior of the compartment is dampened. The damping apparatus for a refrigerator can dampen the force needed when the door is opened or closed.
Patent GB-2319012-A (GB)
Title: Beverage container with retained tear tab and straw
Inventor: CHIANG WEN TSAI
IPC: B65D17/353
Filed: 1996-11-07
Abstract: A beverage container 10 including a container body having a top end 11 and a bottom end, the top end of the container body having a weakened line 20 defining a tear tab 30, a pull ring 40 fixedly secured to the tear tab 30 and adapted for opening it, and a straw 70 mounted inside the container body, the rear end 32 of the tear tab 30 being not detachable from the top end of the container body, the under side of the tear tab 30 being fixedly mounted by a rivet 60 with a locating ring 50, which holds the straw 70 in place. The pull ring 40 is fixedly secured to the tear tab 30 by having a lip 41 closely attached to the front end of the tear tab by the rivet 60. Pulling of the ring 40 partially detaches the tear tab 30 and presents the top end of the straw 70 to a drinker.
Patent GB-2307162-A (GB)
Title: Planter and watering assembly
Inventor: FIELD PETER EDWARD
IPC: A01G27/00
Filed: 1996-11-18
Abstract: An assembly (1) for use as or in a planter (e.g. a hanging basket, manger, trough or window box) comprises a suitably shaped bag (2) and a watering element (10) which extends through a hole (3) in the bag (2). Watering element (10) has a closed end (11), holes (12) about its periphery, and a spacing rim (13), and rests on top of the growing medium (4) in the bag (2). The top of the bag (2) is spaced form the growing medium (4) by the rim (13), and water poured into the watering element (10) is sprayed into this space through the holes (12) to water plants mounted in the bag (2) through cross-cuts (8). Holes (9) provide drainage. The bag (2) retains moisture and prevents evaporation, whilst the watering element (10) ensures that the growing medium (4) is uniformly watered. The watering element 10 is also suitable for use in watering growing medium covered by sheeting material.
Patent GB-2320254-A (GB)
Title: Process for making tabletted detergent compositions
Inventor: MCGREGOR ALASDAIR DUNCAN
IPC: C11D17/00
Filed: 1996-12-12
Abstract: A process for making a detergent tablet suitable for use in laundry or automatic dishwashing by tabletting a detergent composition comprising solid components which form a total particulate base detergent matrix and non-aqueous liquid components having viscosity of 1000 cp or less, the process comprising the steps of applying the non-aqueous liquid components having viscosity of 1000 cp or less onto a low porosity traction selected from the total particulate base detergent matrix. The tablets formed by the process withstand the force used in ejecting from the press.
Patent GB-2308863-A (GB)
Title: A cabinet with a blocking device
Inventor: DESFORGES REMI
IPC: E05C5/02
Filed: 1997-01-03
Abstract: A cabinet comprises a main door (11A), at least one secondary door (11B, 11'B) and a blocking device (24) which results in the opening of the secondary door (11B, 11'B) being conditioned by that of the main door (11A). The blocking device (24) comprises two sensors (28) which are mounted movably to the jamb lining of the main door (11A), and which are subjected to the action of elastic means (29), and are interposed on the path of movement of the main door (11A), and, for each secondary door (11B, 11'B), on the one hand, there is a bolt (25) which is movably mounted on the jamb lining of the secondary door (11B, 11'B) and which is coupled to the corresponding sensor (28) by a cable (30), and, on the other hand, a keeper (27) which is provided on the secondary door (11B, 11'B) and is interposed on the path of movement of the bolt (25). The cabinet is particularly suitable, for use as an electrical cabinet.
Patent GB-2307854-A (GB)
Title: Head rest attachment for vehicle rear seat with integral child seat
Inventor: HANDA MASAMI
IPC: B60N2/30
Filed: 1995-12-27
Abstract: A child's head rest is attached to the upper edge of a vehicle rear seat having a wide fold down back rest 3a and a narrower fold down back rest 3b. The wider back rest is recessed towards the centre of the vehicle to receive a fold down child seat squab 4 [see fig. 3a for details of recessing arrangement]. The head rest 14 is attached by means of a pair of stays 21,22 being received in holes 11,12 in the top of the wider seat back. An L-shaped stay 23 extends laterally from stay 22 and the other arm of the 'L' engages in a hole 13 in the adjacent narrower seat back 3b to lock the backs 3a,3b against relative movement.
Patent GB-2309625-A (GB)
Title: Friction producing insole to reduce slipping of foot within footwear
Inventor: O'REILLY BRENDON
IPC: A43B13/38
Filed: 1997-01-28
Abstract: An insole 1 comprising a friction inducing material for introduction between an article of footwear and a user's sock or stocking to reduce slipping of the foot within the footwear when in use. Said insole comprising an elastomeric base layer 2 capable of being shaped to conform to the configuration of the user's foot, supporting an array 3 of upstanding elements such as loops, bristles, or other elements 4 capable of frictionally engaging the fibres of a user's sock or stocking. In one embodiment the insole comprises a backing layer 13 which is attached on one side to a layer of the material providing the upstanding elements 4 and to the elastomeric base layer 2 on the other side.
Patent GB-2324278-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle with vertically movable deck
Inventor: CHILDS JOHN WINSTON
IPC: B60P1/02
Filed: 1997-02-20
Abstract: A vehicle includes a load deck 5 vertically movable relative to the vehicle chassis by means of lifting means between a ground engaging position and an elevated position, the lifting means for the load bed preferably being a winch 6 and cables 9, 15, 16 and the vehicle is preferably a trailer. The cables may pass over pullies 8, 17, 18 and be secured to anchorages 21, 22 on the load deck, preferably there are several pullies and anchorages each side of a transverse line through the centre of gravity of the load deck. The chassis may comprise a U shaped frame 1, the rear of the frame being open. Two pullies 17, 18 may be provided on each of two side frames 2, 3, each guiding a cable 15, 16 to an anchorage 21, 22 on the load deck. The winch may be supported on a cross member 4 of the frame. The winch may turn a pulley 8 on the cross member which in turn rotates a pair of shafts 11 and further pullies 14. Alternatively the winch may raise and lower a movable anchor block (24 fig 2) with a lift pulley (23 fig 2), which anchor block in turn moves the cables attached to the load deck via pullies (25 fig 2). The winch may be manually operated or motor driven.
Patent GB-2323333-A (GB)
Title: Decorative glass panels with motifs on opposed surfaces
Inventor: BROWNING CHRISTOPHER ANDREW RI
IPC: B44F7/00
Filed: 1997-03-18
Abstract: The panels comprise a sheet of plate glass 20 having a foreground element 22 and a background field 24 of a decorative motif imparted separately to the upper and lower surfaces 21,23 of the sheet so as to give a three-dimensional decorative effect. The fields may be imparted by etching or sand blasting.