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Patent GB-2296662-A (GB)
Title: Two piece ostomy coupling
Inventor: STEER PETER LESLIE
IPC: A61F5/448
Filed: 1995-01-03
Abstract: A two-piece coupling for joining a pad or dressing to an ostomy bag. The first member 10 has a formation defining two opposing walls 11, 12. A second member 20 of closed loop form defines a stomal aperture. The second member 20 has an annular first rib 23 which can be positioned between the two walls, and from which extends a flexible annular seal element 24 dimensioned and positioned to resiliently bear against one 11 of the walls, when the members are connected. The rib 23 makes sealing engagement with said one wall. The base of the first rib is integral with or secured to a radially extending flange. The second member 20 has an annular second rib 26 which faces towards the first member and extends into a complementary annular groove 40, in the first member in the mutually coupled condition of the first and second members. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285716-A (GB)
Title: Charging unit for cordless appliances
Inventor: O'NEILL ROBERT ANDRE
IPC: H01R13/713
Filed: 1993-08-25
Abstract: A connection system for so-called "cordless" electrical appliances is designed to permit a substantial degree of freedom in the placement of the appliance proper onto the base from which it takes its electrical supply. In a first embodiment (Fig. 1) a plug and socket connector is employed, the plug being coupled to the appliance proper and the socket to the base, and the socket incorporates a pair of pivoting shutter elements which are arranged to be pivoted apart as the plug is inserted into the socket, the plug at the same time unlocking a shutter locking arrangement; this arrangement permits insertion of the plug into the socket throughout almost a full 360 DEG  of relative rotation of the plug relative to the socket A second embodiment (Fig. 7) employs but a single shutter element in the socket part and the shutter is arranged to jam and prevent access to the socket if it is not uniformly depressed; this arrangement permits a full 360 DEG  of rotation of the plug relative to the socket. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299103-A (GB)
Title: Strut
Inventor: EVANS TIMOTHY JOHN
IPC: E04C3/36
Filed: 1995-03-24
Abstract: A strut comprises co-extending elongate elements, e.g. a core rod 2 and an outer tubular sleeve 4, wherein one element, e.g. the sleeve 4, is arranged to resist buckling of the other under compression loading of the other element. The elements are preferably close-fitting, but are arranged to slide longitudinally relative to each other. A PTFE sleeve may be provided between the elements, and in the preferred embodiment, the rod is of steel or aluminium alloy, and the sleeve of carbon or graphite, e.g. or of a composite material.
Patent GB-2305393-A (GB)
Title: Telephone card with scratch-off panel
Inventor: WARREN RICHARD JAMES NOBLE
IPC: G07C15/00
Filed: 1995-08-31
Abstract: A telephone card includes a randomly-generated account number protected by a scratch-off panel. The card is activated by the user telephoning a computer for validation and on-line payment.
Patent GB-2313236-A (GB)
Title: Controlling transmit path weight and equaliser setting
Inventor: WHINNETT NICHOLAS WILLIAM
IPC: H01Q3/26
Filed: 1996-05-17
Abstract: A receiving communication device 101 calculates settings for an equaliser and weights for a transmission path weight circuit 131,133, 135 of a transmitting communication device 102. The weights and settings are calculated in response to a reference signal from the transmitting device 102. The weights are communicated from the device 101 to the transmitting communication device 102. The arrangement may be used in a digital cellular telephone system in order to improve radiation pattern, maximise gain and reduce errors.
Patent GB-2318363-A (GB)
Title: Detergent compositions
Inventor: BROOKER ALAN THOMAS
IPC: C11D1/22
Filed: 1996-10-18
Abstract: A detergent composition suitable for use in laundry or dish washing methods comprises:  (a) a hard acid cationic component; and (b) a hard base polymeric component, the ratio of cationic component to hard base polymeric component being from 10:1 to 1:3. The cationic component may be a quaternary ammonium compound. The polymeric component may be an acrylic or maleic polymer. The composition contains less than 20% by weight of phosphate.
Patent GB-2306989-A (GB)
Title: Mechanically locked cutters and nozzles for rotary drill bits
Inventor: TIBBITS GORDON
IPC: E21B10/62
Filed: 1996-11-12
Abstract: Mounting apparatus is described for locking an insertable stud cutter or slug cutter or fluid nozzle into a socket on a rotatable earth boring drill bit. The cutter may be readily removed and replaced without damaging either the cutter, nozzle or bit. Apparatus are shown for permitting, or alternatively, preventing rotation of the cutter or nozzle in its socket. The mounting apparatus is particularly applicable to cutters having a cutting disk of polycrystalline diamond or other super-abrasive material mounted on a carbide supporting body, or carbide body nozzles or nozzles having a bore lined with such a material.
Patent GB-2319968-A (GB)
Title: Sighting aid
Inventor: FEENEY STEPHEN PATRICK
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 1996-11-29
Abstract: A sighting aid which comprises: an elongate sighting body having marked or formed thereon a straight sighting line extending longitudinally thereof which line is intercepted part way along its length by an up-step or down-step, whereby upon sighting of a target with reference to the sighting aid and with the aid extending away from the user toward the target the planar discontinuity of the sighting line at the up-step or down-step provides a visible indication of off-set of the lengths of the straight line either side of the up-step or down-step to provide a guide to sighting error.
Patent GB-2322734-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device and a method of manufacturing the same
Inventor: SUGIYAMA SATORU
IPC: H01L21/3105
Filed: 1997-02-27
Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, a BPSG film is formed as an interlayer insulating film. A process is then applied to the BPSG film for making a surface of the BPSG film hydrophobic. This process comprises supplying an organic compound gas such as ethyl alcohol gas, and a gas containing O 2  and O 3  and is carried out, at a temperature equal to or higher than that used in BPSG film formation. Then, the BPSG film is reflowed such that the BPSG film surface is flattened. Segregation of B and P atoms is thereby prevented.
Patent GB-2309066-A (GB)
Title: Pedal operating mechanisms
Inventor: BASS ARNOLD RICHARD
IPC: B60T11/20
Filed: 1996-08-15
Abstract: A pedal operating mechanism (10) particularly for the operation of vehicle brake or clutch master cylinders (14, 15) having a mounting bracket (11), a pedal (12) pivotally mounted on the bracket via a pivot pin (13) and an actuation linkage (16) for operatively connecting the pedal to the master cylinder(s). The pivot 13) is adjustably mounted (31, 32) on the bracket (11) so that the operating ratio of the pedal is adjustable. This adjustement may be made by operation of an adjustment means sited remote from the pedal.
Patent GB-2313457-A (GB)
Title: Online test diagnostics
Inventor: LEE NAM-NO
IPC: H04L69/40
Filed: 1997-05-21
Abstract: An online diagnostic apparatus for finding a fault point in an electronic system comprises a network manager and a network element. The network manager prepares a diagnostic test script which is sent via a communications link to the network element where it is parsed and executed and the results sent back to the network manager. The script may contain a plurality of test procedures which are run in order of priority according to the script. The results may be saved before transmission to the network manager.
Patent GB-2327361-A (GB)
Title: Partitioned insert for golf bags
Inventor: WANG JESSIE LI-KUO
IPC: A63B55/00
Filed: 1997-07-22
Abstract: A partitioned insert made from a fabric for a golf club bag includes a tubular liner having within it a plurality of individual full-length compartments which are made up from strips and which are selectively attached to each other and to the interior wall of the liner. The making of the partitioning starts from the strips and an unrolled piece which will form the liner and involves sewing the strips in a given order starting from the centre of the partitioning and ending with the closing of the tubular liner.
Patent GB-2314291-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for erecting tubular carton blanks
Inventor: HOUSE ANDREW
IPC: B31B5/80
Filed: 1996-02-02
Abstract: Apparatus for loading carton blanks into a packing machine comprises a magazine (20) containing a stack of flattened, tubular blanks (22), a dog chain (44) driving the blanks out of the magazine into the nip of rollers (52, 54) and then into the nip of overdriven rollers (56, 58) which accelerate the blanks into respective pockets (67) defined in transport holders (30) carried on a wheel conveyor. The blanks are driven at a speed sufficient to carry them into their respective pockets which are moving away from the magazine on the wheel conveyor. A slipping clutch in the drive to roller (56) allows the blanks to decelerate without damage when fully home in their pockets. Arms bearing suction heads travelling with the wheel conveyor open the carton blanks in the pockets and the opened blanks are transferred in their transport holders for bottom closing, filling and top closing operations on respective wheel conveyors.
Patent GB-2328661-A (GB)
Title: Steering column lock
Inventor: BECHERT JORN
IPC: B60R25/021
Filed: 1997-09-01
Abstract: A steering column lock for the steering column of a motor vehicle comprising a lock sleeve (20) which is securable to a rotatable portion (10) of the steering column; a tubular jacket (34) surrounding the lock sleeve; a tubular housing (32) surrounding the jacket; the lock sleeve, jacket and housing being coaxial on a common longitudinal axis (A); the jacket and housing being normally fixed relative to one another and normally rotatable relative to the lock sleeve about the longitudinal axis; the housing having a radially extending bore (54) with a lock bolt (56) slidable therein; the jacket having a radially extending aperture (36) into which the lock bolt normally extends to lock the housing relative to the jacket; and the lock sleeve having a radially extending aperture (22) into which the lock bolt can extend to lock the jacket and the housing relative to the lock sleeve; wherein the lock bolt can be moved radially away from the longitudinal axis to allow the housing to slide in the axial direction relative to the jacket. Provides a lock which is easier to assemble.
Patent GB-2319085-A (GB)
Title: Rotation-measurement apparatus having a vibrating mechanical resonator
Inventor: LEGER PIERRE
IPC: G01C19/567
Filed: 1997-10-30
Abstract: A mechanical resonator 10 provided with transducers 15 1  and 15 2 enables an axially-symmetrical standing wave to be set up in the resonator. The apparatus also comprises sensors 16 for measuring the elongation of the resonator vibration in at least two particular directions and a monitoring and control circuit 12 for sustaining the vibrations and for detemining the locations of the vibration nodes and anti-nodes. The monitoring and control circuit powers the transducers to generate two contra-rotating travelling waves in the resonator with the phase difference between them being representative of the angle of rotation of the resonator about its axis of revolution. The amplitudes of the waves are such that when combined they give rise to a standing wave of determined in-phase amplitude and of quadrature amplitude that is substantially zero. The apparatus can be applied to any form of resonator e.g. a disk or a bowl.
Patent GB-2321237-A (GB)
Title: Re-closable carton formed from blank
Inventor: BEN-HAIM AMIT
IPC: B65D5/54
Filed: 1998-01-16
Abstract: A carton is formed from a blank having a lid portion 70 and a body portion 80. The lid portion is provided with a cover panel 20 and a closure flap 22 which is secured to the main body portion of the carton. The lid is provided with means, e.g. a tear strip (40, Fig. 1) for detaching the lid portion from the main body portion to open the carton. The lid portion and body portion are provided with mutually engageable formations preferably in the form of a tab 46 and slot 64a to re-close the carton after opening. The tab may be formed either by providing a flange 44 extending from the body portion which has a die cut tab 46, or by a similar flange (45, Fig. 6) which just overlaps the side of the carton (72, 74, Fig. 6). The slot is preferably provided by having an indentation 64a in an end flap 32 of the cover flap 22, such that in the assembled carton a slot 64a exists between the edge of the end flap and the underside of the cover panel 20. A detachable section 48 in the end flaps of the base panel, formed by a line of weakness 57, may be provided so that evidence of tampering is clear from the sides of the carton.
Patent GB-2323110-A (GB)
Title: Superabrasive cutters with structure aligned to a loading
Inventor: BUTCHER TRENT N
IPC: E21B10/567
Filed: 1998-02-02
Abstract: A cutter for use on a rotary-type drag bit for earth boring is provided comprising a substantially rectangular diamond table 22 attached to a substrate 28. At least one elongated support structure 38 made of polycrystalline diamond is contained in the cutting substrate and extends from the cutting edge of the diamond table and into the substrate. The support structure is generally arranged in line with a predicted drilling force vector FR that will be applied to the cutting element during drilling. The support structure, in addition to or in lieu of providing support for the cutting element, may also serve to enhance heat transfer away from the cutting face and cutting edge of the superhard table. Other shapes of the support structure are shown. Preferably, the support structure comprises a sintered polycrystalline diamond compact.
Patent GB-2336581-A (GB)
Title: Spectacle case with push button opening and closing mechanism
Inventor: ROGERS GRAHAM
IPC: A45C11/04
Filed: 1998-04-20
Abstract: A container for carrying spectacles or the like is formed as an elongate case 1 having jaw like members 2, 3 at one end for opening and closing the case. A single control button (4, Fig. 1) is provided which is operatively connected to a jaw moving mechanism (Fig. 4) whereby, when the case is open, operation of the button causes the jaw members to close, while when the case is closed, operation of the button causes it to open. This is achieved by means of a pair of springs (16, Fig. 4b and 17, Fig. 6a) which act respectively to open or close the case. One of the springs is stronger than the other and upon operation of the button this spring is alternately engaged and disengaged. When it is engaged this stronger spring overcomes the force of the other spring to move the jaws in one direction, when it is disengaged the other spring moves the jaws in the other direction.
Patent GB-2335299-A (GB)
Title: Display device
Inventor: MATTHIS MICHEAL ROBERT
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 1998-05-27
Abstract: A display device comprises a display panel 12 of flexible sheet material, and inflatable tubes 14.1 through to 14.4 of flexible sheet material forming a rectangular frame which, when the tubes are in the inflated condition, hold the display panel in an extended condition. The display device includes posts 16.1 and 16.2, also in the form of inflatable tubes of flexible material, for holding the display panel aloft.
Patent GB-2338224-A (GB)
Title: Lift for transfer of articles between pavement and basement levels
Inventor: JEFFERY COLIN ROGER
IPC: B66F9/04
Filed: 1998-06-08
Abstract: A lift comprises a framework 1 with an upper surface 2, which is preferably planar and may form part of a pavement P, and a transporter 5, which is preferably an inner car with a floor 6 and a roof 7, within the framework 1. When the inner car 5 is raised so that the roof 7 engages the upper surface 2 of the framework 1 (shown in figure 2), either directly or indirectly via means supporting the upper surface 2, the upper surface 2 is raised further, ie above the pavement level P (shown in figure 3). In this way, the floor 6 of the transporter 5 lies flush with the basement level B when lowered and with the pavement level P when raised, thus allowing easy access for loading and unloading. The framework 1 is preferably rectangular and has four legs 3, the inner car 5 sliding up and down within these legs 3. The transporter 5 is preferably mounted on lifting means comprising a hydraulically operated multiple scissor lift 8.
Patent GB-2345805-A (GB)
Title: Gounding electrode
Inventor: CARPENTER JR ROY
IPC: H02G13/00
Filed: 1998-09-04
Abstract: A grounding electrode comprises: a conductive tube 280 having an upper and a lower end and a plurality of holes formed in its lateral wall; a conductive collar 2000 affixed to the upper end of the conductive tube; a removable filler plug 2003 mounted on the upper end of the conductive tube; an electric connector mounted near the upper end of the conductive tube for the attachment of electric connections 2004; and an end cap 282 mounted on said lower end 281 of the conductive tube. The position of the collar may be varied to tune the electrode by varying the length of the lower end 281 of the tube.
Patent GB-2331789-A (GB)
Title: Method and control system, for stopping a motor vehicle, detects vehicle motion and maintains power to vehicle systems if vehicle is moving
Inventor: SCHWEIGER JUERGEN
IPC: B60R25/04
Filed: 1998-09-18
Abstract: In a method and control system described, the vehicle speed is examined when an ignition starter switch is switched off thus turning off the driving motor of the vehicle and the power supply of a speed transmitter which provides a vehicle speed signal is maintained at least so long until the vehicle comes to a standstill. Power supply may also be maintained to an electronic steering lock and the ignition key may be prevented from being removed.
Patent GB-2346391-A (GB)
Title: A method of attaching brackets for solar shading to curtain walling
Inventor: GENT PHILIP GRAHAM
IPC: E04B2/96
Filed: 1999-02-02
Abstract: A method of attaching solar shading to curtain walling mullions, using brackets 30 which are fixed to the central elongate stem 14 of a mullion 10, each bracket comprising two parts 31 and 32 having respective first portions 33 which, when the bracket is fixed to the mullion 10, extend along opposite sides of the central elongate stem 14 and in use between two adjacent glazing units (23 Figure 1), the first portions each including a projection 34 which engages with a respective diverging wall portion or recess of the central elongate stem 14 when the two parts are clamped together, and respective second portions 35 which, when the bracket is fixed to the mullion 10, project forwardly of the central elongate stem 14. Solar shading attached to mullions by the described method.
Patent GB-2347084-A (GB)
Title: Ablation lead with screw tip
Inventor: SUTTON RICHARD
IPC: A61N1/06
Filed: 1999-02-26
Abstract: An ablation lead for treating atrial flutter wherein the tip of the lead is fixed in the patient's heart by screwing and wherein the electrodes are arranged on the lead body so as to overlie the area between the tricuspid annulus and the inferior vena cava. Radiofrequency energy is applied through the electrodes to cause ablation of the tissue. With the tip screwed in position, the lead can then be manipulated so that the RF energy can be applied to the area between the coronary sinus the tricuspid annulus to cause ablation of the tissue in that area also.
Patent GB-2347915-A (GB)
Title: Pouring lip attachment for containers
Inventor: CURRIE ANDREW
IPC: B44D3/12
Filed: 1999-03-18
Abstract: A detachable pouring attachment eg for a paint can comprises a part cylindrical web 11 for abutment with the outer face of a container wall, and a spout member 13 extending from the top thereof. A lip 15 engages over the rim of the container, and the web 11 is detachably mounted on the wall 17 by an adhesive or magnetic strip 12.
Patent GB-2350552-A (GB)
Title: Heated washer assembly for motor vehicle glazing
Inventor: LUMSDEN PETER
IPC: F16L53/38
Filed: 1999-06-03
Abstract: A heated washer assembly for motor vehicle glazing comprises a screen wash reservoir (30) to store wash fluid, a spray nozzle (80) to direct wash fluid to a glazing component such as a windscreen or headlamp cover, fluid transfer tubing (50, 50') for conveying the wash fluid from the screen wash reservoir to the spray nozzle and a wiper blade 2 to remove the wash fluid and any dirt or entrained detritus from the glazing component. The use of a positive temperature coefficient of resistance plastics material to prevent problems which arise under low temperature conditions is disclosed. Each element of the washer assembly contains an insert or layer of this plastics material, <I>e.g.</I> core 4 of wiper blade 2, which, when an electric current is passed across it, heats up.
Patent GB-2338709-A (GB)
Title: 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole dilithium dihydrate
Inventor: YAMAGUCHI SATOSHI
IPC: H01M10/0568
Filed: 1999-06-22
Abstract: A dilithium salt dihydrate of 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole (DMc T) may be manufactured by the reaction of 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole with a lithiation agent in a solvent at 0-120‹C, wherein the mole ratio of lithium in the lithiation agent to DMc T is adjusted to 1.8-3.0. The dilithium salt and its dihydrate are useful inter alia in the manufacture of lithium batteries.
Patent GB-2342635-A (GB)
Title: Sponson for an aircraft fuselage
Inventor: GIOIA GASPAR LEONARD
IPC: B64C35/02
Filed: 1999-08-26
Abstract: A hydrodynamic/aerodynamic amphibious aircraft (flying boat) 1 has a fuselage 10 with sponsons 100 extending outwardly and downwardly on either side of the underbelly 5, to define an inverted channel (15, figures 2 and 3) having a substantially constant cross-section. Each sponson has a forward portion 110 fixed to the fuselage and an aft portion that is moveable between a flight position 120 and a planing position 120'. When the aft portion is in the flight position 120, the forward and aft portions form a smooth, symmetrical, single aerodynamic shape, with the aft portion tapering smoothly to a trailing edge 122. When the aft portion is in the raised position 120', a hydrodynamic step 112 is left on a lower surface of the forward portion 110, which turns each of the forward portions into a planing hull.
Patent GB-2344757-A (GB)
Title: Slidably mounted seat for use with shower
Inventor: WILKINSON ANDREW DAVID
IPC: A47K3/28
Filed: 1999-10-18
Abstract: An apparatus for facilitating the uses of a shower comprises a shuttle means (12) slidably mounted on a support means. A support panel (4) comprising a first section (6) is mounted on an interior wall of a shower cubicle (2) and a second section (8) mounted on a wall outside the cubicle. The first and second sections are substantially co-planar with a small gap (10) therebetween to accommodate a shower curtain. A shuttle (12) is slidably mounted on support panel (4) and slides along the upper edge of panel (4). The shuttle comprises a front plate (14) which supports a removable seat (16), arm-rests (18) and back-rest (20). The shuttle may be moved from a position adjacent to the cubicle to a position inside the cubicle. Other features include a recess or footwell (26) having an opening to the front of the cubicle, positioned beneath the shower tray and a curtain rail (not shown) pivotally secured to one side of the cubicle.