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Patent GB-2296868-A (GB)
Title: Obstetrical rotational vacuum cup
Inventor: FARAG GALAL ELHOUSSEIN ELSAYED
IPC: A61B17/30
Filed: 1995-01-13
Abstract: A new vacuum cup, the Rotational Vacuum Cup (RVC) - has been specifically designed for mid-pelvic rotational deliveries and has the advantage of directly effecting rotation of the fetal occiput to an anterior position before actual traction starts. The RVC consists of a metal cup (f) with an eccentrically placed suction nozzle pointing upwards (e). The center of the cup has a cuboid shaped elevated nob (d) that can fit into the lower end of a T-shaped metal handle (b) for rotation. A metal chain (c) attached to the cup nob has been made to pass through the handle for some distance and ends up in a removable metal ring (a) that acts to lock the handle for traction.
Patent GB-2292570-A (GB)
Title: Cavity wall closure
Inventor: JACKSON LEWIS RUSSELL
IPC: E06B1/00
Filed: 1995-02-20
Abstract: For closing a wall cavity and providing for damp-proofing and insulation, a closure 10 has a rigid core 12 surrounded on three sides by a compressible, thermally insulating material layer 14. A layer of pressure resistant material 24 with damp-proofing properties is wrapped around the core 12 and the layer 14, with an overlapping section 25 adapted to overlie the junction between the closure 10 and an inner wall defining the cavity. The closure 10 can be secured in the cavity by wall ties on which the closure 10 is retained by the use of a ribbon strip 26. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286823-A (GB)
Title: Tape feeding, cutting and ejection apparatus for a mailing machine.
Inventor: GALLAGHER DENNIS M
IPC: G07B17/00
Filed: 1995-02-28
Abstract: Following shut-down (eg caused by power failure) of a mailing machine, conditions within the machine are sensed and an appropriate sequence of steps is then carried out to produce a predetermined start condition, so that, when the machine is restarted, there will be no jamming of a tape on which postal data is printed. Tape is normally fed from roll 72 via roller 86 to print drum 50, and then withdrawn, operation of a cutter 118 leading a printed and cut section below guide 110 for ejection. After shut-down, conditions sensed are the position (home or otherwise) of drum 50 and the presence or absence of tape at a particular part of the tape path. The sequence of steps is determined by the condition(s) sensed and serves to eject a cut tape segment, to position the leading end of the tape at a predetermined start position and, when appropriate, to return drum 50 to its home position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289596-A (GB)
Title: Through-window speaker/microphone
Inventor: TAGG JAMES PETER
IPC: H04R9/06
Filed: 1995-05-19
Abstract: The system comprises a speaker which includes a loudspeaker with a longitudinally movable speaker coil, a flat glass plate 14 spaced from the speaker coil, and a rigid mechanical member 16 connected between the speaker coil and the flat plate to transfer longitudinal motion of the speaker coil to the flat plate, to cause movement of the flat plate. There is also a speaker mount (Figs. 4, 5) for acoustically and mechanically coupling the flat plate to a window to efficiently transfer plate movements to the window for causing the window to directly radiate sound as a result of speaker coil motion, or to efficiently transfer window movements to the plate causing the window to act as a microphone. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2305205-A (GB)
Title: Combined double glazing spacer and mounting section
Inventor: CROY ELDEN DOUGLAS
IPC: E06B3/02
Filed: 1995-09-15
Abstract: A single component in the form of an extruded section A performs both the function of conventional spacer in affixing the two sheets of glass B, C of a double glazed unit together at their peripheral edges and the function of mounting the glazing to other structural elements or double glazed units. The single section may be arranged for edge mounting, figure 1, or face mounting, figure 3, and may also provide protection for the glazed unit in transit, figure 5. Mounting may be by providing integral tapping (figure 12), nuts and bolts (figure 13) or self-tapping screws (figure 14). Also disclosed are arrangements in which the spacer and mounting means are separate.
Patent GB-2295082-A (GB)
Title: Saddle horse convertible to a table
Inventor: ALDRIDGE SIMON PETER
IPC: B68C1/00
Filed: 1995-11-13
Abstract: A saddle horse 2 is adapted so that it may be converted into a table. The saddle horse has preferably two leaves 32, 34 which lie substantially horizontally in a first position to allow use as a table, and in a second position the two leaves form a triangular cross section to support a saddle. The saddle horse may also be provided with a base 4 to hold a saddle at a suitable working height, and may also be provided with a shelf 16 for storing tools etc. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299273-A (GB)
Title: Nappy with integral cleaning-wipe
Inventor: THORPE DOUGLAS
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1996-03-28
Abstract: The nappy has a sachet containing baby wipes Z and may have sachets containing cream/powder affixed to the front edge of the nappy. During use of the nappy, tab X is attached to the front of the nappy over the sachet thus fastening the nappy and preventing baby gaining access to the sachet. On removal of the nappy, tab X is detached thus opening the nappy and allowing access to the sachet. The sachet has a releasable upper layer which is opened by pulling tab Y and may be resealable.
Patent GB-2302093-A (GB)
Title: Sreed composition
Inventor: WRIGHT JOHN
IPC: C04B26/10
Filed: 1996-06-07
Abstract: A screed composition particularly a floor screed composition which may be used to seal, for example, concrete base surfaces such as concrete floor surfaces comprises a curable resin and a particulate filler comprising glass particles formed by crushing glass. The glass particles are relatively large, between 60% and 75% by weight of the crushed glass being retained on a .25mm sieve. The resin may be epoxy, polyurethane or polyester. Filler may be silica, talc, chalk, mica, granite, barytes or dolomite. The screed composition may be cured in situ .
Patent GB-2302522-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for obtaining good contact of a printing substrate in a printing press
Inventor: STEPHAN GUNTER
IPC: B41F21/06
Filed: 1996-06-14
Abstract: Apparatus for obtaining the perfect contact of a printing substrate (1) on the impression cylinder (2) before the printing nip (5) uses subjection to an air stream (6, 6', 6'', 6'''), by means of a flat air-guide element (7) which extends from the region of the circumference of the transfer drum (4) to as far as possible towards the printing nip (5), forming a wedge-shaped space (8) reaching with its tip towards the printing nip (5).
Patent GB-2303775-A (GB)
Title: Drawbar suspension unit
Inventor: WHITE JAMES DANIEL
IPC: B60D1/46
Filed: 1996-07-31
Abstract: A drawbar suspension unit comprises a connection member 14 for connecting together towing and towable vehicle. Member 14 is mounted on one of said vehicles and for limited vertical pivotal movement relative thereto. The unit includes damping means 42 secured to said one of said vehicles and to said connecting member to dampen said pivotal movement.
Patent GB-2323522-A (GB)
Title: A garden refuse bin and compost maker
Inventor: PAPADOPULOS MICHAEL SAVVAS
IPC: C05F17/02
Filed: 1997-03-22
Abstract: A bottomless container for garden refuse to be composted therein comprises outer and inner walls 1, 5 and a member 11 for covering the material in the container. The outer wall 1 may be a sheet of mesh or perforated or composite material having overlapping ends secured by a rod 2 passing through projecting loops, the amount of overlap determining the size of the bin. The container may be made larger by joining more than one sheet or mounting one such enclosure on top of another. The inner sheet 5 is a liner providing thermal insulation and allowing air to pass through it. It may comprise perforated, laminated, plastics material with bubbles defined by internal layers. The cover member 11 which rests directly on the top of the contents of the container may be of similar material to the liner 5 but be weighted by being partially filled with water. The container may have a hinged door to facilitate emptying.
Patent GB-2323697-A (GB)
Title: Electrical control systems
Inventor: SMITH DAVID
IPC: G09B23/18
Filed: 1997-03-27
Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus and a kit for teaching students how to build and program electrical control systems. Building and programming electrical control systems is known to be a difficult task for students particularly in the early stages of tuitition. According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided an apparatus for teaching a student to build and program circuits, which apparatus comprises a support 15 for receiving a microcontroller chip and at least one output device, wherein when received in the support the chip is selectively connectable to the or each device, thereby to enable the chip to control operation of the or each selected output device to which it is connected. The support may be a zero insertion force socket 22. There is also disclosed a kit for building and programming control circuits, the kit including the above apparatus and instructions, such as a computer program, to assist a student with configuring the micro controller.
Patent GB-2312421-A (GB)
Title: Blister pack
Inventor: ROBERTSON JAMES LAKE
IPC: B65D75/34
Filed: 1997-04-22
Abstract: A blister pack includes an unburstable security strip 17 which ensures that individual blisters are opened in a predetermined sequence. Printed indicia are included to indicate the manner in which the first blister of the sequence can be opened. The pack is suitable for pharmaceutical tablets and provides resistance to unauthorized opening by children.
Patent GB-2313355-A (GB)
Title: Elevatable Platform
Inventor: CLARKE ANDREW HOWARD
IPC: B25H1/16
Filed: 1997-05-24
Abstract: An elevatable platform 1 comprises a platform 9, for example in the form of a store and/or a workbench, and a plurality of pairs of supports 3,5 pivotably mounted relative to the platform in the region of one end of each of the supports. At least one of the pairs of supports is pivotably interconnected to each other at 29 intermediate the ends thereof. In this way, pivoting motion of the pairs of supports about the pivotable interconnection causes the platform to be raised and/or lowered. At least one support of each pair of supports may be movable, for example slidable along tracks by castors. Preferably, the platform is moved by manual or motor 35 means and may be counterbalanced (spring 47) or damped (gas spring 45) during its movement. Preferably the platform is mounted on a ceiling or underside of a garage roof to minimise the space taken up when not in use.
Patent GB-2316779-A (GB)
Title: Computer monitoring unit and power (vehicle) window system
Inventor: KAWARAZAKI YOSHIHARU
IPC: G06F11/00
Filed: 1997-08-29
Abstract: A watchdog 10 receives a clock signal from a microcomputer 40 and normally enables a gate 14 so if the microcomputer switches to standby (to save battery power) a standby signal from the microcomputer passes through gate 14 to switch watchdog 10 to standby. During normal operation, if the clock signal from the microcomputer fails, the watchdog 10 resets (restarts) the microcomputer and disables gate 14 so any false standby signal will not switch watchdog 10 to standby. The apparatus can be used to control a vehicle window.
Patent GB-2334068-A (GB)
Title: Hinge construction for a mobile phone handset
Inventor: COOKE MICHAEL PAUL
IPC: E05D3/02
Filed: 1998-02-06
Abstract: A hinge for a mobile telephone has a spindle on which are mounted a first spring 24 providing closing torque, a flange 21a which engages non-rotatably in a knuckle 18, a second spring 26, a first cam 25 non-rotatably received in a knuckle 19 and urged by spring 26 towards a second cam 27 fixedly received in knuckle 17, the cams maintaining the hinge in closed position but providing an opening torque when the hinge has been released from closed position by means of a push-button 28,29.
Patent GB-2335933-A (GB)
Title: A handrail grip
Inventor: LEWIS MICHAEL
IPC: E04F21/00
Filed: 1998-03-31
Abstract: A handrail grip has a yoke portion 1 which fits over the handrail 15 of an existing bannister and is slidably retained by inwardly facing nylon pads 4 which engage channel portions in the sides of the handrail. When the grip is tilted rearwardly a friction pad 5 engages the top surface 10 of the handrail and the user can haul himself/herself up the stairs by gripping the handle 2.
Patent GB-2336359-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for wastewater treatment
Inventor: WILLIAMS TERRY RAYMOND
IPC: C02F3/06
Filed: 1998-04-14
Abstract: Apparatus (2) for the treatment of wastewater comprises a fixed structured first medium (12) and a granular second medium (14) in two distinct zones (6, 10) and an inlet (30) for supplying oxygen or a source of oxygen to the apparatus. The two media (12, 14) support, in use, microorganisms for treatment of the wastewater (e.g. carbonaceous treatment, denitrification and/or nitrification). The second zone (10) containing the granular second medium (14) has a depth of less than 2 metres, thereby improving the oxygen transfer efficiency of the apparatus. The apparatus is arranged such that, in use, the oxygen supplied flows through one medium and subsequently through the other medium so that oxygen not consumed by the microorganisms of one medium is available for consumption by the microorganisms of the other. The first medium (12) preferably has a specific surface area of less than 250m<SP>2</SP>/m<SP>3</SP>. The granular second medium (14) can act as a filtration barrier to filter off biomass which has become detached from the first medium (12) and/or to filter off solids present in the wastewater prior to treatment. An empty expansion zone (8) can be provided between the two media (12, 14) into which the granular medium (14) can move during backwashing/scouring of the apparatus.
Patent GB-2336569-A (GB)
Title: Ring binder with opening and closing mechanism
Inventor: WU MING-CHUAN
IPC: B42F13/26
Filed: 1998-04-21
Abstract: The binder includes ring elements 23,203 mounted on rods 24,204 having cam guide slots 21 engaged by pins 32,320 of a pull plate 30. Manipulation of pull tab 34 causes longitudinal movement of the pull plate to either open or close the rings. The pull plate has stop pieces 330 that secure the binding rings in the closed state. The longitudinal movement of the pull plate is controlled by pins 41 of base plate 40 extending into slots 31 in the pull plate. The rods 24,204 are received in grooves 13 on the underside of the base plate.
Patent GB-2337537-A (GB)
Title: Reversible structural panel
Inventor: SHIRANDAMI ROOZBEH
IPC: E04C2/34
Filed: 1998-05-20
Abstract: A load-bearing, reversible panel (1) comprises an elongated flange member (2) and two types of serrated, U-shaped stiffeners; one serrated on the outer surfaces and the other on the inner surfaces. This allows two such panels to be connected together to form a load bearing plank (13). The gaps between the stiffeners and flange members may be filled with insulating material (10, 11, 12). The reversible panel may be used as a load bearing floor, roof or wall cladding member. When used as a suspended roof or floor member a panel can engage hanging plates or stands which have U-shaped stiffeners which correspond with those on the panel. A further embodiment of this invention allows two panels to be joined together by a series of connectors designed to mate with U-shaped stiffeners on each respective panel.
Patent GB-2337447-A (GB)
Title: Disposable liner for pet feeding bowl
Inventor: ASHWORTH BLAIR STEWART
IPC: A01K5/01
Filed: 1998-05-22
Abstract: A disposable liner 1 for a pet feeding bowl 6 is shaped and sized to sit snugly and removably within the bowl, and can also be used independently of the bowl. It may be retained in the bowl by engagement of ridges 5 and matching grooves, and removed by pulling at raised finger access points 3 of a wide upper lip 2. The lip 2 may be embossed or printed with advertising material. The liner may be made of plastics or waterproofed cardboard and have some flexibility. It may be slightly conical to facilitate removal and stacking, and may be divided into compartments. It may be supplied pre-filled with pet food.
Patent GB-2328750-A (GB)
Title: A method for testing an internal combustion engine for leak-tightness
Inventor: GULLA PETER
IPC: F02M65/00
Filed: 1998-08-14
Abstract: In a method for testing an internal combustion (IC) engine for leak-tightness, the heat arising at a leak due to the exit of a pressurized liquid from a system is detected using thermal imaging cameras or thermocouples. The thermal imaging cameras (or thermocouples) may be placed in an array so as to monitor the pressure connection points of the IC engine. A highly volatile medium may also be introduced in a sealing gap/length of the engine and will evaporate if contact with pressurized fuel is made i.e. when a leak is present.
Patent GB-2335078-A (GB)
Title: CCD microlens array
Inventor: KIM SANG-SIK
IPC: H01L31/0232
Filed: 1998-08-21
Abstract: A layer 122 having a relatively low refractive index is formed in the cavities between adjacent convex lenses 120 of a microlens array of a CCD imager device. The low refractive index layer 122 has concave portions and acts as a diverging element to redirect light incident in the region between adjacent microlenses to a detector photodiode via a microlens.The sensitivity of the device is improved and trapping of particles in the microlens array is avoided.
Patent GB-2342117-A (GB)
Title: Moulded plastics peg
Inventor: POWELL RICHARD
IPC: D06F55/00
Filed: 1998-10-01
Abstract: A plastics peg is injection moulded in a single piece and comprises two legs interconnected by an integral hinge. Formations on each leg can, subsequent to the moulding process, interengage to define a pair of clamping jaws between adjacent ends of the legs. The device can be used as a clothes peg or to secure food containers.
Patent GB-2344221-A (GB)
Title: Calculating the initial weights for an adaptive phased array antenna
Inventor: VADGAMA SUNIL KESHAVJI
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 1998-11-30
Abstract: The main beam of an adaptive array antenna at the base station of a cellular telephone system is steered towards a mobile user by assigning weights 20 to the signals from each element of the array. A plurality of auxiliary beams is formed 6A1, 6A2, 6A3 by applying various weights W11-W33 to the signals from the antenna elements 2<SB>1</SB>, 2<SB>2</SB>, 2<SB>3</SB>, and each beam's signal amplitudes, SNRs, BERs and/or carrier-interference ratios are compared 16 with a threshold. If only one auxiliary beam is adequate, the main beam is directed along the auxiliary beam; if two are adequate, the main beam is directed between the two auxiliary beams. This is done by using the weights of the auxiliary beam(s) selected to determine the weights for the main beam. The main beam then homes in on and tracks the mobile user using a conventional arrangement 20 to refine the weights. The beam formers may each include a rake filter to combine the signals arriving over different multi-path routes.
Patent GB-2335818-A (GB)
Title: Film scanner
Inventor: KAUS RAINER
IPC: H04N3/38
Filed: 1999-03-25
Abstract: In a film scanner comprising alight source for illuminating sprocket holes of a film to be scanned, and an optical scanner for scanning the illuminated sprocket holes, an optical diverting device 11 is provided, by means of which the image of the sprocket holes can be projected beyond the range of the guiding element, so that the sensor for scanning the sprocket hole can be arranged some distance away from the film scanning head.
Patent GB-2334874-A (GB)
Title: Steering control of lawn mowers
Inventor: WEBSTER CRAIG DUNCAN
IPC: A01B69/04
Filed: 1994-11-25
Abstract: A lawn mower adapted for automatic and unattended operation, which mower comprises a first detection means for detecting whether or not the mower is on a grass surface by detecting the presence of grass directly, the first detection means comprising a pair of parallel dependent plates 402, 404 with an air gap 406 between the two plates and which form a capacitor; a second detection means for detecting the presence of obstacles in the path of the mower; and means responsive to said first and second detection means to determine the route of the mower.
Patent GB-2350947-A (GB)
Title: Interface between load and power sources; utility meter collar with interface
Inventor: STEWART ROBERT S
IPC: H02J3/38
Filed: 1999-06-11
Abstract: An interface circuit 60a controls connection of load supply lines 54, 56 to either utility power lines 50, 52 or to power lines 292, 296 connected to an on-site power source 166. On-site power may be supplied by an engine driven generator 324, or by a battery and an inverter. Most or all of the interface circuit 60a may be located in a housing of a meter collar (74, Fig.3) disposed between a utility watt-hour meter 32 and a socket 34 of a meter box which is intended normally to receive the meter 32 directly. The meter collar acts as an adapter between the meter 32 and the meter socket 34, providing access to the customer load supply lines 54, 56. In a first interface circuit, a primary detection means 226 senses whether the on-site generator 324 is producing power, and a secondary detection means 222 only becomes effective to sense if power is available on the utility lines 50, 52 if the primary detection means 226 senses absence of power from generator 324. The load 54, 56 is thus preferentially supplied from generator 324, even if utility power is available. If generator 324 is turned off, the detection means cause a relay 252 to open switches 248, 250 to disconnect the load from the generator 324, and cause a momentarily energised latching relay 212 to close switches 204, 210 so that the load 54, 56 is connected to the utility supply 50, 52 via the meter 32. If the utility power goes off while the generator 324 is off, the generator is automatically started and connected to the load. In a second interface circuit (Fig.8), the generator 324 output is coupled to a connector 168, and switches (376, 378) are closed by the act of coupling connector 168 to a connector 162. Closure of switches (376, 378) results in the load 54, 56 being disconnected from the utility lines 50, 52 and connected to the connector 162, and also causes an enabling signal to be sent to a generator controller so that the generator can then be staffed by closure of a manual switch 332. A third interface circuit (Fig.9) can operate selectively in a mode in which the load is powered by the on-site generator 324 in preference to the utility supply, and in a mode in which the generator and utility supply are connected in parallel to the load. A fourth interface circuit (Fig. 10) senses the presence of a 274 Hz tone (anti-islanding tone) on the utility lines 50, 52. If the tone is present, the load is connected to the utility supply. If the tone is absent, the on-site generator is automatically started, the load is disconnected from the utility supply and is then connected to the generator.
Patent GB-2338525-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling a hydraulic brake system
Inventor: WAGNER JOCHEN
IPC: B60T8/48
Filed: 1999-06-18
Abstract: In a hydraulic brake system, with an antilock system, for a vehicle having two axles, on which are fitted wheels, the brakes of which are coupled to a pedal-operated main brake cylinder by hydraulic lines in which valve devices are provided, when the antilocking system is triggered at at least one wheel of an axle, an active brake pressure build-up is effected at the wheel brakes of the other axle in order to achieve a full deceleration of the vehicle provided various cut-in conditions are met. The cut-in conditions include admission pressure between the main brake cylinder and the valve devices being greater than a minimum pressure. When one of a number of cut-off conditions for the full deceleration is met, the cut-off of the full deceleration is effected with a deceleration ramp.