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Patent GB-2289968-A (GB)
Title: Alarm with test function
Inventor: BLASCHKE WOLFGANG
IPC: G08B29/14
Filed: 1995-05-25
Abstract: A hazard warning alarm is provided, particularly for use as a fire alarm, intended to be part of a hazard warning system in which a plurality of similar hazard alarms are connected to a control station. The hazard alarm comprises a manually actuatable alarm switch (3) and alarm circuit housed in a casing so that when the switch is actuated and the alarm circuit is in its stand-by mode, a warning will be given at the control station. Each hazard alarm can be switched individually between the stand-by mode and a test mode by mode-switching means (19, Fig. 2 not shown) capable of being actuated from outside the casing so that an operational check can be made on each individual hazard alarm, while the other alarms remain in their stand-by mode. The external actuation may be carried out using a portable magnetic unit (7), a remote transmitter, a key-operated switch or an external keypad. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2302967-A (GB)
Title: Switch for computer peripheral device
Inventor: LIN JOSPEH
IPC: G06F13/40
Filed: 1995-07-03
Abstract: A switch for computer peripheral devices, which is connected between the printer port of a personal computer and, for example, a printer and a scanner. The personal computer transmits instruction signals to the switch through the printer port according to the requirement of usage. The switch enables the printer port to connect and communicate with the printer, scanner or other peripheral device. When the printer and the scanner are in operation, the computer forms an information linkage and transmission structure according to the control of the instruction signal.
Patent GB-2303205-A (GB)
Title: Air vent for motor vehicles
Inventor: FIX BARRY JOHN
IPC: B60H1/34
Filed: 1995-07-07
Abstract: An air vent 30 has an air grill 33 to direct the supply of air 32-38 within the passenger compartment 35 of a motor vehicle. An air duct 39 carries a flow of air towards the grill 33 which is formed from a set of parallel vanes which define channels 42-47 for directing the air. The vanes are rotatable about a common axis 48 to vary the direction of the air supplied by the vent. Each end vane 53,54 is supplied with a lip 51,52 to restrict the flow of air through an end channel 42,47 when that flow would be directed towards an inner wall 49,59 of the duct. This allows the remaining air flows to be substantially undeflected. A second set of rotatable vanes at right angles to those in the air grill may be provided, with the endmost vanes of the second set also having air spoilers or lips.
Patent GB-2307939-A (GB)
Title: Appararus for gripping a pipe
Inventor: SCHULZE-BECKINGHAUSER JOERG ER
IPC: B25B5/14
Filed: 1995-12-09
Abstract: An apparatus for gripping a pipe comprises an outer member (2) having at least one inclined inner surface (6) and an inner member (7) having an inclined outer surface (8), a tubular member (10) having an opening to accommodate said inner member (7) and a threaded part (11), and a threaded gear (13) engaged with the threaded part (11) of the tubular member (10). On rotation of the threaded gear (13) the tubular member (10) moves the inner member (7) which co-operates with the outer member (2) so that said inner member (3) moves towards a pipe (35) to be gripped. The apparatus (1) is particularly useful for applying "non-marking" jaws to the outside of tubulars in the oil and gas industry.
Patent GB-2297743-A (GB)
Title: Feeding sheets to and from a printer
Inventor: KOBAYASHI YOICHI
IPC: B41J13/10
Filed: 1996-02-07
Abstract: A sheet positioned between edge guides 23 is fed by rollers 21a, 21b to a print head (not shown), the exiting printed sheet being supported beneath its opposite lateral regions by supports 81 and 82, a central region of the sheet being pushed down by roller 83. Support 82 is adjustable towards and away from support 81 and is rotatable from its upright sheet-supporting position to a lowered position, eg by contact with roller 83 as it moves past same to an adjusted position close to support 81. Left guide 23 is similarly laterally adjustable in accordance with the sheet width, and is linked at 110 to support 82 for conjoint adjustment. Releasable means may hold support 82 in its lowered position. Also disclosed are details of a guide surface formed with ribs 51 and over which the sheet passes during printing.
Patent GB-2303628-A (GB)
Title: 5-Hydroxy- and 5-phenyl-substituted 1-[4-(aminoalkoxy)phenyl]-2-phenylbenzene derivatives for the treatment of post menopausal symptoms and intermediates
Inventor: BRYANT HENRY UHLMAN
IPC: C07C45/67
Filed: 1996-07-22
Abstract: Compounds of Formula I:  [wherein: n is 2 or 3; R is dimethylamino, diethylamino, 1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidinyl, 4-morpholinyl, or 1-hexamethyleneimino; R 1 is hydroxy, phenyl, or mono or di-substituted phenyl (wherein each substituent is independently halo, methyl, hydroxy, C 1 -C 6 -alkoxy, benzyloxy, C 1 -C 6 -alkanoyloxy, benzoyloxy, substituted benzoyloxy (bearing 1 to 3 substituents each of which is independently halo, C 1 -C 4 -loweralkyl, or C 1 -C 4 -loweralkoxy), C 1 -C 5 -alkoxycarbonyloxy, or C 4 -C 6 -alkylsulfonyloxy); and R 2 is hydrogen, hydroxy, C 1 -C 6 -alkoxy, benzyloxy, C 1 -C 6 -alkanoyloxy, benzoyloxy, substituted benzoyloxy(bearing 1 to 3 substituents each of which is independently halo, C 1 -C 4 -loweralkyl, or C 1 -C 4 -loweralkoxy), C 1 -C 5 -alkoxycarbonyloxy, or C 4 -C 6 -alkylsulfonyloxy] and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts and solvates thereof, are useful for the treatment of various post menopausal symptoms such as osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease (eg. hyperlipidemia) estrogen-dependent cancer (eg. breast or uterine cancer), uterine fibroid disease, endometriosis, aortal smooth muscle cell proliferation and restenosis. Compounds of Formula IV  and of Formula VIII:  are also claimed per se where Rn are as defined above, and R 1a and R 2a have the same values as R 1 and R 2 respectively other than they may not be hydroxy (-OH) or contain a hydroxy group.
Patent GB-2322651-A (GB)
Title: Downhole unit for use in boreholes
Inventor: COLEBROOK MARK
IPC: E21B7/06
Filed: 1996-11-06
Abstract: A downhole unit for use in subsurface boreholes, for example a bias unit for imparting a lateral bias to the drill bit to control the direction of drilling, includes a main body 26,28 and a number of pads 29 pivotally mounted on the main body for engagement with the walls of the borehole. A thrust member 34 is disposed inwardly of each pivotal pad 29 and is movable along a guide passage 32 in the main body to transmit movement to the pad. Each thrust member is movable by hydraulic pressure and a fluid-tight sliding seal 40 is provided between the thrust member and its guide passage. The outer surface of each thrust member 34 or the inner surface of the guide passage 32, or both, is in the form of a portion of a toroid centred on the pivot axis 31 of the respective pad 29 so as to minimise lateral movement of the seal as the thrust member moves along the passage. This also allows relative displacement between the thrust member 34 and pad 29 to be avoided, so that the thrust member can be integral with the pad or rigidly connected to it.
Patent GB-2319872-A (GB)
Title: Child safety system
Inventor: SHARP NEIL
IPC: G08B21/02
Filed: 1996-11-30
Abstract: A child safety system comprising a child's unit 1 and a guardian's unit (9, Fig 3), wherein at least one of said units comprises a proximity sensor 16 and the other of said units comprises a proximity beacon 41 and at least one of said units comprises means 21, (34) for alerting said child and/or said guardian when a predetermined distance between said units is exceeded. The child's unit also includes a motion sensor 14, and anti-tamper wire (7, Fig.1), and a belt and buckle (3,5) for securing the unit to a child. An alert is produced in the guardian's unit if a predetermined motion is sensed, or if the anti-tamper wire is broken or if the buckle is undone. Two-way communication may be provided between the two units.
Patent GB-2316646-A (GB)
Title: Process for production of rubber roll
Inventor: MATSUMURA SHUJI
IPC: B29C33/00
Filed: 1996-12-12
Abstract: A process for producing a rubber roll comprises the steps of pouring a material having a flowability at a normal temperature and capable of being cured with time, e.g. concrete, into a mold comprising a tube member made of a rubber and at least one covering member mounted at at least one end of the tube member, and curing the material poured in the mold to form a core in the tube member. A mold for producing a rubber roll, which comprises a tube member made of a rubber and at least one covering member covering at least one end of the tube member, are provided. The rubber roll is used in copiers or printers, as a paper-feeding roll, conveying roll or platen roll.
Patent GB-2309989-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for housing tunnel workers in high pressure environments
Inventor: BARNFATHER MICHAEL NICHOLAS
IPC: E21F17/00
Filed: 1997-02-07
Abstract: Apparatus which enables personnel to work underground for extended periods, by removing the need for complete decompression, includes living chambers (12, 22) to provide accommodation, a rescue chamber (11) removably attachable to the living chamber (12) and a transfer lock (24) having access to the living chamber (22) and further having means for removable attachment to a bulkhead (19) to permit access beyond to the high pressure working area (20). Each of the living chambers, transfer lock and rescue chamber are independently pressurised and allow access between the chambers. The pressure in the living area is elevated to a level lower than that of the high pressure working area. The chambers may be mounted on rail bogies to transport. The rescue chamber acts as a decompression/compression chamber when transporting workers from/to the working area.
Patent GB-2329540-A (GB)
Title: Surveillance system
Inventor: HUDSON JOHN
IPC: G09G5/00
Filed: 1997-09-17
Abstract: A surveittance system comprises n inputs (C1-C128) for receiving video signals from n cameras. A video switcher (2) including a programmable controller (4) is programmable to connect any one of the n inputs (C1-C128) to any one of m outputs (R1-R32) where m is less than n, in any selectable time sequence. A display control means (6,8) connects the m outputs (R1-R28) of the switcher (2) to p displays (M11-M22) via p channels each associated with m/p of the outputs of the switcher. The display control means (6, 8) has a programmable controller (10, 12) linked to the controller (4) of the switcher to selectively scale and position the images represented by the video signals on the displays in desired display formats (Figure 4, not shown) and to define sequences of displays.
Patent GB-2321015-A (GB)
Title: Electrosurgical instrument
Inventor: BISSINGER GUNTER
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 1997-12-16
Abstract: An instrument for endoscopic surgery has scissor-like electrodes 56 connected by wires to a high frequency supply 28. Movement of a sliding tube within an electrode tube 18 causes the blades of electrodes 56 to move together and cut tissue against a spring force. The electrodes are also used for bipolar coagulation.
Patent GB-2323280-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing insect-parasitic nematode preparation and method for keeping the same
Inventor: TACHIBANA MINEO
IPC: A01N63/12
Filed: 1996-10-22
Abstract: A process for producing an insecticidal preparation involving the step of keeping for a definite period of time a mixture comprising insect-parasitic nematodes, clay and water at a first temperature at which the nematodes are inactivated and then keeping the mixture for a definite period of time at a second temperature lower than the first temperature at which the nematodes are inactivated in order to prevent the mixture from drying. Thus is provided an insect-parasitic nematode preparation excellent in keeping qualities and containing insect-parasitic nematodes and clay.
Patent GB-2337483-A (GB)
Title: Movable cover for photosensitive member
Inventor: DYCHER DAVID KEITH
IPC: G03G21/18
Filed: 1998-05-22
Abstract: An electrophotographic image forming apparatus comprises a removably mounted process unit containing a photosensitive member and process means. A movable cover 23 is connected to the process unit and shields an area of a periphery of the photosensitive member. The movable cover 23 on spring 27 is caused to retract from its shielding position in response to rotational movement of the photosensitive member.
Patent GB-2327531-A (GB)
Title: Ion mobility spectrometer in a centripetal arrangement
Inventor: SCHNURPFEIL ROLAND
IPC: G01N27/64
Filed: 1998-07-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to an ion mobility spectrometer (IMS) with a central detector electrode (5), (105) and at least one drift chamber, wherein the drift field within the drift chamber (s) is directed radially toward the central axis, where the detector electrode lies. One embodiment, as shown in figure 1, has several drift chambers (4) positioned around the central detector (5) in a symmetric or nonsymmetric star-like manner. Another embodiment is shown in figure 2 where the detector electrode (105) is positioned at the centre of the single annular drift chamber(104).
Patent GB-2327951-A (GB)
Title: Belt tensioner for yarn delivery device
Inventor: PLATH ERNST-DIETER
IPC: B65H51/32
Filed: 1998-07-30
Abstract: A yarn delivery device for a textile machine such as a circular knitting machine having a drive belt 17 for at least one delivery roller 18 and a variable diameter drive roller 16 for the belt is provided with a belt tensioner 19 controllable to change the tension in the belt 17 between a normal higher level and a lower level to facilitate changing of the diameter of the drive roller 16. The tensioner has a belt guide 20 displaceable by a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder 24 or by an electric motor and a rack and pinion. In the latter case the tensioner may be actuated automatically together with automatic adjustment of the diameter of roller 16 and may be responsive to yarn feed rate or tension.
Patent GB-2328818-A (GB)
Title: Bi-directional optical transceiver with filter
Inventor: TANAKA HAROU
IPC: H01L33/00
Filed: 1998-08-20
Abstract: An optical communication module comprises a light emitting element (1) for generating the transmission signal, a condenser lens (4) for connecting the transmission signal light from the light emitting element (1) to the light transmission line (5), a light receiving element (2) for receiving the receiving signal light from the light transmission line (5), and a package (8) that covers the light emitting element (1) and the light receiving element (2), and uses the condenser lens (4) as an opening window. A wavelength selective film (7) for allowing the required waveband light to transmit and the unwanted waveband light to reflect is coated on the transparent member installed on or in the vicinity of the convex surface of the condenser lens (4). As a result, a bi-directional optical communication module of an inexpensive construction can be obtained, which can receive the desired waveband light only without using a special component such as a wave separator and does not return the unwanted waveband light to the light transmission line.
Patent GB-2335052-A (GB)
Title: Optical spinner housing windows
Inventor: TEMPEST MICHAEL CLINTON
IPC: G02B26/10
Filed: 1998-08-26
Abstract: An optical housing for a rotary spinner assembly, comprising an inlet window via which a beam can enter and impinge on a rotary mirror and an outlet window via which said beam can, after reflection by said rotary mirror, exit from said housing, said inlet and outlet windows having in combination an optical power of substantially zero, while introducing substantially no spatial shift to the focal point of the beam, and also remaining substantially free of optical aberration. As shown, inlet window has planar lens P and outlet window a pair of zero power lenses L31, L32.
Patent GB-2341421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to fluid systems
Inventor: CRILLY JOHN TERRANCE
IPC: F16L55/04
Filed: 1998-09-09
Abstract: A fluid system control device comprising a fluid inlet (14), leading to a fluid feed duct (18), the duct (18) being in fluid flow communication with a reservoir chamber (20), said reservoir chamber (20) being at least partially filled with a gas. The device is intended to reduce water hammer.
Patent GB-2329173-A (GB)
Title: Liquid dispensing apparatus
Inventor: HOUSE DAVID PETER
IPC: G01F11/32
Filed: 1998-09-15
Abstract: A hand holdable dispenser for dispensing a metered volume of liquid from an inverted bottle, the dispenser including a metering chamber 10 containing a control valve element 4 operated by an operating lever 29. A non-return valve 39 prevents back flow of liquid from the metering chamber 10 into the bottle.
Patent GB-2343796-A (GB)
Title: Lighting control
Inventor: APPLEBY STEVEN
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 1998-10-07
Abstract: A lighting control dimming system allows control of the intensity of a lamp from a plurality of locations. Two parallel connected dimmer switches, DIMMER 1 and DIMMER 2, may be provided, each having a triac, a phase control circuit and a user interface (such as a potentiometer) for setting the triggering phase delay of the triac. A link AA-X between the control circuits in the two dimmer switches enables the circuits to be synchronised in operation to provide a common phase delay. The system may be arranged so that the dimmer that is giving the most power to the lamp overrides the other dimmer. In an alternative arrangement, a triac, a phase control circuit and a user interface are provided at a first location, whereas a second location merely has a user interface which sends a control signal to the first location to set the light level.
Patent GB-2343948-A (GB)
Title: Investigating potable waters
Inventor: PROCTOR JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: G01N21/15
Filed: 1998-11-18
Abstract: An investigation device for use in a potable water environment has pH varying means and investigation means. The pH varying means is capable of producing a pH of less than 7 in the surrounding aqueous environment and is sufficiently close to the investigation means to generate a pH of less than 7 in the vicinity. The adjustment of pH prevents bio-fouling at the investigating means which is e.g. a turbidity measuring device, fibre optic, colorimetric absorbance or particle analyser. pH is typically varied by using a electrode.
Patent GB-2350068-A (GB)
Title: Kit for mixing baby formula milk
Inventor: NAEGELI ANITA
IPC: A47J43/046
Filed: 1999-05-18
Abstract: A kit for preparing formula baby milk comprises i) a motorised electrical base unit driving rotatable grooves; ii) a plastic mixing jug releasably mountable on the base unit, the jug including attachable high speed mixing blades drivable by the grooves when the jug is placed on the base unit, and a lid; iii) a funnel for sifting powdered formula milk into the jug, the lid of the jug including a flip top mechanism for allowing the funnel to be inserted therein; and iv) two transparent plastic cups of different sizes graduated for scoop measurement.
Patent GB-2337569-A (GB)
Title: Composite coiled tubing connector
Inventor: SAS-JAWORSKY ALEXANDER
IPC: E21B17/02
Filed: 1996-09-26
Abstract: The connector for use with a composite coiled tubing 15 in a wellbore operation to connect the coiled tubing with another component of a composite coiled tubing system wherein the coiled tubing has a bore for carrying fluid between the surface and the wellbore and has multiple plies of fibers embedded in a resin matrix, comprises a ferrule having inwardly projecting teeth and mounted about the tubing so that in assembly with connector members, the teeth on the inner surface of the ferrule are projected into at least one of the fiber plies and embedding means for engaging the outer surface of said ferrule to impart an inward force to said ferrule and thereby embed said teeth into at least one of the fiber plies beneath an outer wear surface. The ferrule has two oppositely tapering outer surfaces for respective engagement by threaded members 35, 37 and has longitudinal and peripheral spaced teeth with flat flanks facing the tubing end. The tubing is supported by an inner sleeve 49.
Patent GB-2340925-A (GB)
Title: Radiating direction control unit for vehicle headlamps
Inventor: IZAWA MAKOTO
IPC: B60Q1/115
Filed: 1999-08-13
Abstract: A radiating direction control unit (1) of a lighting device (6) for a vehicle controls the radiating direction of the lighting device (6) in accordance with the pitch angle of the vehicle. The radiation direction control unit includes an axle level detector (2) which detects a change in the level of a front or a rear axle of the vehicle, and a vehicle inclination detector (3) for detecting an inclination of the vehicle in the transverse direction. A pitch angle of the vehicle is determined based on respective signals emitted by the axle level detector (2) and the vehicle inclination detector (3). A radiation direction controller (4) corrects a radiating direction of the lighting device (6) only when a change in the inclination of the vehicle in the transverse direction is not detected by the inclined attitude detection means (3). Accordingly, the radiating direction of the lighting device (6) is not changed due to a change in the vehicle attitude which does not affect the pitch angle of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2341789-A (GB)
Title: Back seat arrangement for passenger compartments
Inventor: MITSCHELEN ROLF
IPC: B60N2/30
Filed: 1999-08-16
Abstract: A back seat arrangement for passenger compartments, especially of motor vehicles, has a back seat bench 12 which can be folded up into an upright position about a pivot axis 16 arranged in its front region, a backrest 13, which can be tilted forwards into a flat position about a pivot axis 25 arranged in its lower region, at least one rear belt buckle 28, which can be fixedly connected to the bodywork 14 of the motor vehicle, and a back seat section arranged in the abutment region between the back seat bench 12 and the backrest 13 which serves for the positioning of the at least one rear belt buckle 28. The back seat section arranged in the abutment region between the back seat bench and the backrest is an intermediate padded part 26, extending at least in sections into the width of the seat, secured on the bodywork and separate from the back seat bench 12 and the backrest 13, which holds the at least one rear belt buckle 28 in the operating position irrespective of the pivoted position of the back seat bench and/or backrest.
Patent GB-2340964-A (GB)
Title: Controlling water supply valves
Inventor: MOORE DUDLEY
IPC: E03C1/05
Filed: 1999-08-26
Abstract: A plurality of water supply valves 5, especially for supplying items of sanitary ware 1, 2 etc have magnetic bistable solenoid actuators (Fig 5) independently drivable by pulse signals from a common control circuit 6 powered by a local dry cell battery 7. The valves may each be controlled by a switch to operate for a predetermined "fill" time and by another switch to close the valve before the predetermined time has elapsed or thereafter for opening the valve for a limited number of top/up cycles. Lock-out switches may prevent opening of the valves for predetermined intervals and a water temperature sensor may prevent filling if the temperature is above a threshold value.