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Patent GB-2293587-A (GB)
Title: Variable reflectance rearview mirror system
Inventor: SCHIERBEEK KENNETH L
IPC: B60R1/072
Filed: 1995-09-28
Abstract: A modular rearview mirror system includes a variable reflectance device 14 having a reflectance surface which reflects light incident the surface from a direction rearward of the vehicle. The variable reflectance device is responsive to a drive signal by dimming to a partial reflectance condition. A control system 26 for the reflectivity value of the variable reflectance device includes first and second light sensors 28, 30 and a circuit 32. The circuit 32 is responsive to the light sensors to produce a drive signal as a function of the light levels to which the light sensors are exposed. The first and second light sensors are both aimed generally in a direction rearwardly of the vehicle. The first light sensor 28 is aimed along a generally horizontal axis and the second light sensor 30 is aimed along another axis that deviates from the horizontal axis. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294271-A (GB)
Title: Wear resisting aluminium alloy composite material
Inventor: TANAKA TADASHI
IPC: C22C21/00
Filed: 1995-10-18
Abstract: The material consists of 10 to 40% by volume of a hybrid compact and the balance substantially an aluminium alloy matrix, wherein the hybrid compact contains 85 to 95% by weight of an inorganic whisker (e.g. aluminium borate and/or potassium litanate which is 0.2 to 1.2 mu m in diameter and 10 to 30  mu m in length, and 5 to 15% by weight of an alumina fiber which is 100 to 300  mu m in length, and the aluminium alloy matrix contains 4 to 12% by weight of a silicon having an average grain size of not more than 5  mu m. The composite material offers good properties such as anti-seizure property and wear resistance. The composite material is suitable for sliding members.
Patent GB-2306682-A (GB)
Title: Camera shutter and film drive
Inventor: BITTNER WILFRIED A A
IPC: G03B17/42
Filed: 1995-10-24
Abstract: A camera includes a film drive motor (40), that connected through a series of gears, drives a bi-directional moving control element (42). Under the control of an electronic control system, by selectively changing the rotation direction of the film advance motor (40), and hence the direction of travel of the moving control element (42), the moving control element (42) is the first driven in the forward direction to sequentially move a shutter striker to a cocked position and then to set a preferred picture taking position for the lens focusing mechanism and an aperture control mechanism. The moving control element (42) is then driven in the reverse direction to, in sequence, release the shutter striker to take a picture at the preferred picture taking position for the lens focusing mechanism and aperture control mechanism, reset the lens focusing mechanism and the aperture control mechanism (52), and forward wind the film to the next picture taking position.
Patent GB-2296251-A (GB)
Title: Filled polymeric compositions and articles cast therefrom
Inventor: WRIGHT PETER JOHN
IPC: C04B26/18
Filed: 1995-12-06
Abstract: A filled polymeric moulding composition comprises (8) an unsaturated polyester resin, (b) particulate alumina trihydrate, (c) fibrous wollastonite coated with a coupling agent, e.g. an organosilane, and (d) a catalyst; it may optionally also comprise (e) a surface-modifying agent, which may be additional coupling agent, and (f) an air-release agent. The composition is suitable for the moulding of vessels requiring a high resistance to thermal shock, for example, kitchen sinks and articles of sanitaryware such as vanity or wash hand basins, shower trays and bath tubs.
Patent GB-2296089-A (GB)
Title: Gas cooking oven
Inventor: BROWN GEOFFREY JOHN EDMUND
IPC: F24C15/20
Filed: 1995-12-07
Abstract: In a cooker having an oven heated by a gas burner, the products of combustion from the burner are discharged to atmosphere via two exits that are located in the rear wall of the oven adjacent the ends of the upper edge of the wall. Shorts lengths of duct (15) are positioned in each exit to convey the products to the interior of two hollow struts (12) that support the cooker splashplate (8). The struts are open to atmosphere at both ends. A canopy (9) housing a grill burner (10) is also supported by the struts whose upper ends are located within the canopy in locations that do not impair the operation of the grill burner. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299617-A (GB)
Title: Hinge device
Inventor: CHEAL JONATHON PAUL ANTHONY
IPC: E05D11/00
Filed: 1996-03-20
Abstract: A hinge device comprises a first member 12 pivotally connected about a hinge axis (14, Fig 2) to a second member 16, compliance means to permit radial movement of the hinge axis upon the application of a force to the members, and locking means on at least one of the members to enable inter-engagement of the members to prevent pivotal movement therebetween when the force is applied. The locking means may be provided by a projection 30 formed in one member and engageable in the other member. The hinge device is particularly of use in reducing the risk of detachment in a collision of a bonnet attached along its rear edge to a car body in which one member is attached to the bonnet and the other member is attached to the car body.
Patent GB-2299713-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic holding devices.
Inventor: EAST HARVEY JAMES
IPC: H01F7/02
Filed: 1996-04-02
Abstract: A panel or tile for magnetically mounting keepers, tools or kitchen utensils comprises a backing layer 1 to which is bonded a ferrous metal sheet 2. The panel may be surrounded by a wooden frame 10 and is attached to a vertical surface by screws passing through holes 14. Sheets of paper may be supported from the panel by decorative keepers. An array of the tiles without any surrounding frames may be bonded to a wall.
Patent GB-2319840-A (GB)
Title: Navigational aid
Inventor: STAINES RAYMOND
IPC: G01C21/02
Filed: 1996-10-03
Abstract: A navigational aid comprising a support 2, 3 a plurality of leaves attached to the support and defining a plurality of pairs of adjacent pages 5. Each pair of adjacent pages defines a surface carrying instruction data 6 and at least one data field 7 defining a respective data location. There is also a data recordal member 9 for selectively overlying at least part of the each pair of adjacent pages and having a substantially transparent portion for selectively overlying the or each data field of each pair of adjacent pages to enable data to be recorded or highlighted on the data recordal member at a location thereof overlying a data field. The data fields include at least one first data field for defining a location to record on the data recordal member measured time and position data of one or more astronomical objects, at least one second data field for defining a location to record on the data recordal member data from a navigational reference manual and/or mathematical tables. The instruction data includes instructions on successive pairs of adjacent pages for carrying out successive steps of an astronomical navigation calculation on the data corresponding to the or each first and second data field to calculate a geographical position.
Patent GB-2318724-A (GB)
Title: Spray brush cleaner
Inventor: SHIH HSIUNG HSU
IPC: B08B1/00
Filed: 1996-10-30
Abstract: In a spray brush cleaner, water flows from tube A through body 1 to be diverted, via an L-shaped groove 21 in the surface of rotatable water diverter 2, to flow through the walls of box-like cover 4 to issue as sprays 420 adjacent brush 5 in cover 4. Rotation of diverter 2 causes the water to stop, or to flow via groove 21 as a jet from passage 12. Brush 5 may be inverted in cover 4 to present a sponge for cleaning use. Cover 4 may be rotated to any position on body 1, and locked by ring 3.
Patent GB-2308812-A (GB)
Title: Antiseptic compositions
Inventor: TYERS GERALD DAVID
IPC: A01N33/12
Filed: 1996-12-10
Abstract: Aqueous, topical, ready to use, antiseptic compositions comprise  a) 0.05 to 1% w/v of a biocidal compound of formula I wherein each R 1 is independently selected from hydrogen, a C 1-4 alkyl group, a C 1-4 alkoxy group, a halogen or a hydroxy group; n is 0 to 3; R 2 and R 3 are independently selected from C 1-4 alkyl groups; R 4 is a C 6-22 alkyl chain (or a mixture thereof), and X is an anion; b) 0.005 to 0.2% w/v of a chelating agent, and c) 1 to 5% w/v of a polyhydric alcohol; ```the compositions further comprising substantially no monohydric alcohols.
Patent GB-2320184-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat
Inventor: PERSSON DAN
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 1996-12-13
Abstract: In vehicles, the seat back can move forwardly during an accident due to the forces applied to the upper part of the seat back by the safety-belt. To overcome this problem, the back 8 of the seat is reinforced with a framework 12 on which a retractor 13 for the safety-belt or a belt guide loop is mounted. A cable or wire 14 is attached between an upper part of the framework and the seat or seat carriage. This cable is inextensible and prevents the back of the vehicle seat moving forwardly due to deceleration in an accident. Alternatively, the cable may be attached adjustably to the seat carriage so that the seat back can be pivotably adjusted.
Patent GB-2316213-A (GB)
Title: Electronic cash transaction device
Inventor: DAWE PETER JOHN
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 1997-01-31
Abstract: A device for storing electronic cash and effecting electronic cash transactions, comprises a first memory means (13); characterised in that, said device is arranged to decrement each transaction amount by a value, in a separate operation from said transaction, and the electronic cash total stored in said first memory means (13) corresponds to said decremented transaction amount. The device may be a smart card or electronic purse, and the value to be decremented may be a charge for each transaction or a tax on the amount of the transaction.
Patent GB-2328509-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic particle inspection apparatus
Inventor: JOHNSON JONATHAN ROGER MAX
IPC: G01N27/84
Filed: 1997-08-20
Abstract: A hand held electromagnetic "gun" for use in the magnetic particle inspection process allows unobscured overhead viewing of the test area and, in conjunction with a wheel B in the base of its handle and pole pieces A having surfaces arranged at an angle to the body of the apparatus, allows easy repositioning for consecutive tests on flat surfaces. The arrangement of the apparatus allows overhead application of magnetic ink to the test area. The pole pieces may be carried on articulated legs to maximise contact with the test area.
Patent GB-2318922-A (GB)
Title: A switch for connection to a bus bar
Inventor: TAKANO TSUNESUKE
IPC: H01H13/04
Filed: 1997-08-27
Abstract: A switch structure comprising a switch (1) in which at least two facing terminal plates (12) are formed within recesses (11c) formed in a portion of a housing; bus bars (2) having blade terminals (21) rising from an insulated base; and a pair of connection terminals (3) in each of which are formed a first resilient clamp (31) that is inserted into an associated housing recess (11c) and resiliently fits onto an associated terminal plate (12), and a second resilient clamp (32) that resiliently fits onto the blade terminal (21) of an associated bus bar (2).
Patent GB-2320613-A (GB)
Title: Interconnect fabrication
Inventor: LEE SEOUNG WOOK
IPC: H01L21/3205
Filed: 1997-11-26
Abstract: A barrier layer 12 (eg TiN) is formed over an interlayer insulator layer 11, an interconnect layer 13 (eg tungsten) is formed over the barrier layer, and an antireflection film 14 is formed over the interconnect layer. A patterned photoresist layer 15 is used for masking the underlying metallic layers during a high density plasma etch at low temperature. A highly selective etch process which produces vertical sidewalls is obtained by increasing the source power and decreasing the bias power, and by adjusting the element concentration ratio in the etch gas.
Patent GB-2319947-A (GB)
Title: Rabbit trap
Inventor: SUTHERLAND JAMES MACKENZIE
IPC: A01M23/04
Filed: 1997-12-04
Abstract: A rabbit control system comprising a longitudinal tunnel 10, a trap door arrangement and a holding box (24,Figure 11). The longitudinal tunnel is provided with an opening in its floor which communicates with the holding box via a trap door arrangement. The trap door arrangement is provided with a biasing means in the form of counterbalance arms (14, Figure 1) which bias the trap door arrangement into a closed position while permitting the trap door to open in response to a weight applied thereto. The trap door arrangement is provided with a locking means 28. Access to the holding box is facilitated by a lockable hatch (18, Figure 12).
Patent GB-2332021-A (GB)
Title: An iridium coated electrode for an igniter device
Inventor: LYONS MICHAEL CHARLES
IPC: H01T13/39
Filed: 1997-12-04
Abstract: An igniter device comprises a metallic body 2, a ceramic insulator 4, a central electrode 5 and an earth electrode 7; at least one of the electrodes having a coating of iridium 8 to increase the electrode's corrosion and erosion resistance. The coating 8 may be either pure iridium metal or an iridium alloy and may be deposited by electrostatic powder coating. The electrode may have a copper core surrounded by a nickel chromium layer which is then coated in the iridium. The igniter may be used for a variety of applications eg a spark plug in a petrol engine, a glow plug in a diesel engine, an igniter in an oven, a boiler etc.
Patent GB-2322038-A (GB)
Title: Receiving mode changing in multi-function facsimile system
Inventor: CHO GYO-O
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 1997-12-10
Abstract: A multi-function facsimile system connected to a personal computer (PC), wherein if an automatic PC receiving mode request is received from the PC, the receiving mode of the facsimile system is changed to an automatic PC receiving mode. Then, on receipt of a ring signal in the automatic PC receiving mode, the facsimile system transmits ring data to the PC, awaits response data from the PC and then transmits received facsimile data to the PC.
Patent GB-976388-A (GB)
Abstract: 976, 388. Timing jobs. G. VON SALIS. Dec. 11, 1961 [Dec. 16, 1960], No. 44178/61. Heading G4T. Apparatus for timing and recording operational processes, comprises a desk file A including a number of compartments 5, each of which is alloted to a particular mechanic in a workshop and into each of which may be inserted a work card 7 having graduated scales along its edges, which scales correspond with a time scale 14 over which a pointer 15 is moved by an electric motor or clockwork mechanism. Associated with each of the compartments 5 are five keys 31 to 35 and lamps 31<SP>1</SP> to 35<SP>1</SP>. Also connected to these keys are lamps 31<SP>11</SP> to 35<SP>11</SP> and 30 and impulse counters 36 to 38 operated by an impulse generator 39. Desk file A and units B are located in the manager's office, units D in the reception, and units C in the accounts department. When a mechanic is given work the manager depresses key 32 of the appropriate unit B and marks the starting time on a scale of the corresponding card 7. Lamps 32<SP>1</SP>, 32<SP>11</SP> light up and counter 37 is advanced until the-completion of the work when the manager again depresses key 32 to open its contacts and marks the time on the card 7. Key 31 is depressed to indicate that the mechanic is not productively employed; the duration of this time is recorded on counter 36. When a mechanic is employed on "internal work" key 33 is depressed and a counter 38 operates, and the depression of key 34 indicates that the mechanic will be occupied by a certain job for the whole key. The absence of a mechanic from the workshop is indicated on lamps 35<SP>1</SP>, 35<SP>11</SP> operatedbykey 35. Afiveposition switch may be used instead of the separate, illuminated keys 31 ... 35.
Patent GB-2318492-A (GB)
Title: Spinning reels
Inventor: HIRAYAMA HIROKAZU
IPC: A01K89/01
Filed: 1995-03-04
Abstract: A spinning reel is provided with a reel body 2, a rotor 3 and a spool 4. The rotor 3 is supported on the front of the reel body 2 with freedom to rotate, and has a first arm portion 31 and a second arm portion 32 which are located facing each other such that the rotating spindle is interposed between them, a first bail support member 40 which is fitted to the tip of the first arm portion 31 and which has at its tip a line roller 41, a second bail support member 43 which is fitted to the tip of the second arm portion 32, and a bail 45. The spool 4 is located between the first arm portion 31 and the second arm portion 32. Further, the distance from the rotational axis X of the rotor 3 to the center of gravity of the second bail support member 43 is longer than the distance from the rotational axis X of the rotor 3 to the center of gravity of the first bail support member 40 including the line roller 41. The distance (R2 fig 12) is greater than the distance (R1) these being the distances from the axis Y to the respective inner faces of the bail support arms (40 and 43). Thus imbalance during rotation is suppressed without increasing the weight of the arm portion side opposite the arm on which the line roller is provided.
Patent GB-2336112-A (GB)
Title: Disposable nappy with wetness indicator
Inventor: SHAH MEERA RAJESH
IPC: A61F13/42
Filed: 1998-04-06
Abstract: The nappy includes a centrally located strip of moisture-sensitive paper 5 which, in contact with urine, gradually darkens to provide an external visual indication of the extent of saturation of the nappy - the darker the strip, the wetter the nappy.
Patent GB-2324072-A (GB)
Title: Fuel chamber for automotive vehicle
Inventor: HASHIMOTO TAKASHI
IPC: B60K15/077
Filed: 1998-04-07
Abstract: A fuel chamber 12 is provided in a fuel tank 11 to effectively prevent evaporation due to a temperature rise caused by fuel returned to the fuel chamber from an engine. The fuel chamber 12 has a main body 12a, a jet nozzle 13 inserted into a duct 21 communicating between the inside and the outside of the main body 12a, a cover body 14 forming a pressure reduction chamber decompressed in response to the jet nozzle injecting return fuel into the fuel chamber through the duct 21, and a tube 15 for circulating fuel within the fuel chamber. The fuel stored within the fuel tank is introduced into the fuel chamber and the fuel within the fuel chamber is circulated by the effect of the jet nozzle 13 which injects the return fuel into the fuel chamber.
Patent GB-2336637-A (GB)
Title: Pipe joint
Inventor: BROOK ALAN
IPC: F16L37/18
Filed: 1998-04-22
Abstract: The joint 2 comprises a socket 6 for receiving a pipe 12; and a radially deformable member 24 for insertion between a radially inner surface of the socket and a radially outer surface of the pipe and adapted to maintain radial separation of the radially inner surface of the socket and the radially outer surface of the pipe in a first circumferential region of the socket, i.e. the top and maintain radial proximity between the radially inner surface of the socket and the radially outer surface of the pipe in second circumferential region of the socket, i.e. the bottom. The joint can be used to couple pipes of various diameters with ease. It also provides a smooth lower flow surface, so as to resist blockages. The socket 6 and member 24 are frusto-conical with their axes angled from the joint axis. Movement of the member 24 for sealing a pipe 12 is by a clamp lever 30 coupled to the member and camming against a socket surface or vice versa. The lever may have force limiting means at its pivot to avoid over-clamping of the member 24.
Patent GB-2343153-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle assembly
Inventor: GREEN MARTIN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B60R19/48
Filed: 1998-10-28
Abstract: In order to eliminate the problem of a motor vehicle exhaust tailpipe not being centrally located within a cut out in a bumper, an exhaust tailpipe finisher 14 is mounted to the bumper 20 at the cut out 22. The exhaust tailpipe 12 is located inside the finisher 14 with a good clearance to the finisher. Since the exhaust tailpipe 12 has a black appearance and is located within an unlit, dark exhaust tailpipe finisher 14, any offset between the finisher 14 and the tailpipe 12 will be far less obvious than any offset between the bumper cut out 22 and the exhaust tailpipe 12.
Patent GB-2346987-A (GB)
Title: Credit and debit calculations
Inventor: MUCKLEY STUART
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 1999-02-19
Abstract: Charge calculations which involve a plurality of elements (events), such as Council tax, where the charge due depends on the housing band, single occupancy, disability, etc., are made using object - oriented techniques. Objects (4, 5, 6) corresponding to each event for a particular account, and for a period of time over which the events are unchanged, are created by the application of respective rule objects (3) to data relating to the events. The objects created are such as to be able to calculate the corresponding charge element themselves, upon request. Values obtained from the charge calculations stage (7) are posted to the particular account on a accounts database (8). In particular, the objects calculate aggregated values, for each period of time, as measured from a common point in time, and the values posted to the accounts database comprise the difference between aggregated values corresponding to two successive periods of time.
Patent GB-990800-A (GB)
IPC: C08G77/34
Abstract: 990,800. Purifying siloxanes. IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES Ltd. Sept. 2, 1963 [June 1, 1962], No. 21196/62. Heading C3T. Platinum residues are removed from organopolysiloxanes, prepared by a process involving the use of a platinum catalyst, e.g. as described in Specifications 804,097 and 923,710, by treating the siloxane with an aqueous solution of an alkali metal salt having an anion with a free electron pair capable of co-ordination with a transition metal, and thereafter separating the siloxane from the aqueous phase. Salts specified are Li, Na and K cyanides, thiocyanates, nitrites, bromides and iodides. The treatment may be effected in the presence or absence of solvents and at temperatures of 10‹ to 200‹ C. In a typical example (1), a liquid siloxane, which has been made by reacting diisobutylene with a trimethylsilyl end-stopped methylhydrogensiloxane in the presence of a cyolohexene/ platinous chloride complex, was stirred with petroleum ether and a 10% aqueous KCN solution, with subsequent heating at 80‹ C. for 3 hours with stirring; after cooling, the organic layer was separated from the aqueous layer and freed of solvent to yield a clear, colourless siloxane.
Patent GB-2346313-A (GB)
Title: Securable necktie
Inventor: HONG KYUNG SOO
IPC: A41D25/00
Filed: 1999-05-13
Abstract: A necktie 30 with a loop-shaped label 20 on the rear, comprises buttonholes 52, in which a button 44, positioned at the front centre of the shirt 40, can be fastened to hold the tie in place. In the various embodiments of the invention, the buttonholes can be situated in a cloth piece 50, attached to rear of the small width portion of the tie, in the rear of the small width portion itself (Fig 4), or in the rear of the large width portion (Fig 9). A loop 61 may be provided at the rear of the large width section to hold the end of the small width section.
Patent GB-2335053-A (GB)
Title: Stereo slide mount and viewing system
Inventor: INABA MINORU
IPC: G02B27/22
Filed: 1997-06-09
Abstract: A stereo slide mount (1B) comprises a base frame and a cover frame, each having right and left rectangular windows arranged in parallel. The right and left ends of the stereo slide mount are arc-shaped to facilitate insertion into a slide holder. The ends are preferably in the shape of a circular arc having a radius (r) about a point located along the left-right centre line of the stereo slide mount (1B). The centre of the radius may be above the centre of the stereo slide mount (fig 10, not shown). There is also disclosed a stereo slide viewing system which includes a slide holder (12) and a string (S) for positioning the stereo slide mount (1B) within the slide holder (12).