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Patent GB-2281216-A (GB)
Title: Golf practice device
Inventor: KIMBERLEY EDWARD CYRIL
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 1994-08-23
Abstract: A practice device to assist a golfer to maintain a firm wrist and to develop the correct feel during the making of a golf shot comprises a wrist band 4 with a sprung extension in the form of sprung steel restrainers 3 to extend over a portion of the back of a user's hand. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288685-A (GB)
Title: Display
Inventor: TURNER JONATHAN
IPC: G09F9/305
Filed: 1994-09-09
Abstract: A display comprises an array of light sources (1, 2, 2b) and at least one rotatable disc (9) located in front of the array. The disc (9) carrying a plurality of sets of apertures (8a, 8b, 8c, 8d) disposed about the periphery of the disc, each set defining a character. The sets (8a, 8b, 8c, 8d) can be arranged discretely, or can be interleaved with one another (Figure 4) in such a way as to reduce the angle through which the disc need be rotated to switch between characters. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295544-A (GB)
Title: Support for a bar of soap
Inventor: COCKERILL GRANT JONATHAN
IPC: A47K5/05
Filed: 1994-12-01
Abstract: The support holds the soap away from a support surface to allow drainage and has radial arms 2, 3, 4 with fixing means such as spikes 5, or adhesive, to engage the soap. The device may be of plastics or ceramic and either affixed to the soap as purchased or attached, possibly reusably, by the consumer. Drainage channels may be included (8, Figs 2A, B). Other shapes are described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284868-A (GB)
Title: Boot, e.g. for shaft connections
Inventor: OKUYAMA KOSHI
IPC: F16J3/04
Filed: 1994-12-14
Abstract: A sealing boot has two fixed portions 3, 4 formed with openings 1, 2 wherein the inner surface 3a, 4a of at least one of the fixed portions 3, 4 is provided with a lip portion 5 in which a rising angle A1 of a slant toward the inside of the boot in an axial section of the boot is larger than a rising angle A2 of a slant toward the outside of the boot. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299519-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for playing a board game
Inventor: LYONS GERARD ANTHONY PETER
IPC: A63F3/02
Filed: 1995-04-05
Abstract: Apparatus for playing a game in accordance with predetermined rules, comprising means providing a playing area and two distinct sets of pieces, the playing area having a two dimensional array of stations or locations arranged at the intersections of two mutually intersecting sets of lines so that each station is on a file extending along one of the lines of one of the sets of lines and on a rank extending along one of the lines of the other set of lines, the pieces being for positioning at said stations, and each piece having indicia or other means indicating a respective distance the piece may be moved in accordance with said rules in each of four directions relative to the piece along any one of said files or ranks.
Patent GB-2290300-A (GB)
Title: Fragrance-containing polymeric composition
Inventor: MCDERMOTT KEITH J
IPC: C11D3/37
Filed: 1995-05-11
Abstract: A composition useful in fabricating toilet rim blocks comprises:   (a) polyvinyl alcohol or partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl acetate with the maximum mole ratio of acetyl moiety:hydroxyl moiety being about 3:1, having a number average molecular weight of from about 15,000 up to about 68,000, and containing up to about 13% by weight of plasticizer;   (b) from about 1 to about 20% by weight of a compatible fragrance, (c) from 0 to about 20% by weight of a "foaming agent" which is a first surfactant and which can be a detergent;   (d) from 0 to about 20% by weight of a hydrophobic silica; (e) from 0 to about 20% by weight of at least one second surfactant in addition to the "foaming agent";   (f) from 0 to about 5% by weight of a water-soluble dye; and   (g) from 0 to about 4% by weight of a "foam booster".   The fragrance and the polymer may be compounded in an extruder.
Patent GB-2289512-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning tubular elements
Inventor: DAWSON LAWRENCE RALPH
IPC: A61L2/18
Filed: 1995-05-15
Abstract: In a method and apparatus for cleaning tubular elements such as cannulated medical instruments, cleaning fluid is passed through the element and is pulsed at a frequency in or below the audible range by means of a pump (15). Bubbles of air or another gas may be added to the stream of cleaning fluid to produce a more vigorous cleaning action, the gas being pressurised by a compressor (25) and added to the fluid at a valve (33). Means for dispersing the gas in the fluid, such as an impeller, may also be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292166-A (GB)
Title: Ground marking assembly
Inventor: HEAL ALLAN ERNEST
IPC: A63C19/06
Filed: 1995-08-04
Abstract: A ground-marking assembly comprises a ground-marking instrument (30) comprising a generally upright container of ground marking liquid and a nozzle communicating with the lower end of the container, said instrument being attachable by a feed but adjustable length of line (20) to an embedded anchoring tool (19). By keeping the line (20) at a predetermined tension an arc or circle can be described. In a further embodiment the instrument is attached by two lengths of line to two anchoring points a known distance apart to enable rectangular pitches to be marked out. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2304607-A (GB)
Title: Applicator for cosmetic and other skin lotions
Inventor: HUNTER ANITA FRANCESCA
IPC: A45D34/04
Filed: 1995-09-01
Abstract: An applicator for skin lotions, especially sunscreen lotions, is disclosed which allows the user to apply the lotion evenly to his own back without the help of a companion. The applicator comprises a reservoir chamber 1 containing a supply of lotion, attachment means on the reservoir for attaching it to a handle 4, and an elongate lotion-transfer roller 6 associated with the reservoir. The lotion-transfer roller provides lotion-delivery at an angle relative to the axis of the handle, thus allowing the user to apply the lotion to otherwise inaccessible areas of his back. The applicator may be disposable or reusable. In the latter case, the reservoir has an aperture to allow refilling. An elongate sponge may be used instead of a roller.
Patent GB-2294153-A (GB)
Title: Determining noise factor of optical amplifier
Inventor: IWASAKI TAKASHI
IPC: H01S3/10
Filed: 1995-10-16
Abstract: The method, for use on rare-earth doped optical fibres is based on rapid adjustments of the phase differentials between the input and output optical signals from the optical amplifier to compensate for system variables including the optical fibre lengths within and outside the apparatus. A CW laser source 1 is modulated 2 to produce a pulse train (pulse length 0.5 mu s, cycle length 1 mu s) having a significantly shorter cycle than the lifetime of excited atoms within the doped fibre, and the modulated pulses are continually applied to the fibre amplifier 4 and noise determining apparatus 6, 3. The optical output signal from the amplifier is sampled 5 during a train of intervals which have the same pulse duration and frequency as the input pulses, but a steadily increasing phase lag relative thereto. The sampled optical outputs are converted to electrical signals which undergo maximum and minimum values and the noise factor of the apparatus is calculated by using the values of the respective maximum and the minimum electrical output power. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306294-A (GB)
Title: A seat belt retractor
Inventor: BARTRAM DAVID
IPC: B60R22/44
Filed: 1995-10-23
Abstract: A seat belt retractor comprises a spool 2, a single spring adapted to impart a rotational force to the spool to wind the seat belt 1 onto the spool, means being provided to cause the spring to apply to the spool a first, relatively high, force only during the initial stages of extraction of the seat belt from the spool and during the final stages of retraction of the seat belt onto the spool, and to apply a second, lower, force to the spool during the remaining part of the cycle. The means may be a sun and planet gearing arrangement 6-9, plate 8 carrying planet gears 7 being prevented from rotation by pawl 14 during a first part of the extraction, so winding both inner and outer ends of the spring simultaneously. In the later part of the movement, pawl 14 releases plate 8, so winding only one end of the spring.
Patent GB-2307044-A (GB)
Title: Tyre mileage monitoring apparatus and method
Inventor: JESSOP JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: B60C23/04
Filed: 1995-11-07
Abstract: A tyre mileage monitoring device comprises a transducer unit 5 mounted adjacent a periphery of a tyre 1 of a vehicle to provide an electrical signal representative of mechanical forces acting on the tyre during its rotation, and signal processing means which receives the transducer signal and provides an output signal representative of changes in the mechanical forces acting on the periphery of the tyre as a result of the peripheral region adjacent the transducer unit coming into contact with the ground. As described the transducer is a piezoelectric device mounted on the internal surface of the tyre or embedded in its fabric, and the processor comprises a pulse generator and a counter.
Patent GB-2297771-A (GB)
Title: Hollow concrete block for building walls; creating conduit therein
Inventor: DOUTERLOIGNE JAN ALBERT
IPC: E04C2/52
Filed: 1996-02-01
Abstract: Hollow concrete block for building walls, which is provided with at least one cavity (3) which extends over at least a part of the height, characterized in that it has at least one slot (5,9) between the cavity (3) and at least one of its stretchers (4,8) which extends over the entire height of the concrete block. Material between the slot (5,9) and the face of the block can be cut away to create a trough for wiring etc. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2310546-A (GB)
Title: Cable trunking
Inventor: WILLIAMS GRAHAM LESTER
IPC: H02G3/04
Filed: 1996-02-26
Abstract: Trunking for use with thin-skinned hollow-wall systems 2, comprises a longitudinally extending body of high density polyethylene, having a base 4 for contacting the skin of the system, the base being partially cut-away 10, 11, or partially removable, the maximum height of the trunking above the part for contacting the thin skin being less than the minimum height of a trunking accessory 15. The thin wall 2 has a hole cut into it (Figure 2) to accommodate the accessory. In another embodiment (Figures 3 and 5), the base part is not integral but comprises two parallel upstanding parts (20, 21) which are held apart by a bridge member (28). Further, in order to allow the trunking to pass over thin battens 3 (Figure 4), the base 4 consists of a plurality of longitudinally extending ribs 35, 36, 37, which can be cut-away to allow the trunking to pass over structural projections.
Patent GB-2299825-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle door
Inventor: HISANO MASAYA
IPC: B60J5/04
Filed: 1996-04-09
Abstract: A motor vehicle door has a door main body (1) made up by coupling an inner panel (11) to a door panel (10) and a door lining (3) mounted on the inner panel (11). The inner panel (11) is provided, in a recessed manner, with containing recessed portions (11a-11e) for receiving therein various outfits to be mounted on the motor vehicle door. The inner panel (11) is also integrally provided, in a projecting manner, with a pocket mounting base (11g) for fastening thereto a bottom portion of a pocket (31) which is detachably attached to an armrest portion (30) of the door lining (3).
Patent GB-2310595-A (GB)
Title: A work-station
Inventor: FRANCIS MICHAEL DAVID
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 1996-04-15
Abstract: A self-contained work-station for the mounting of portable computers or field test instruments at the required height and orientation for a user comprises a separate work platform 1 and a base 7. The work-station has adjustable legs, is portable and may be dis-assembled for storage and transportation. The platform may be orientated in rotation, pitch and yaw axes. The platform is also adjustable in size, allowing a number of different instruments to be accommodated. The location of the object to be supported is, accomplished by means of adjustable supports, which can be cut-to-size by the user. The platform may be used on its own for the computer. When used, eg on a table top, the platform elevates the rear of the keyboard, thereby enhancing the user's viewing angle.
Patent GB-2300863-A (GB)
Title: Monoazo disperse dyestuffs
Inventor: EGLI ROBERT
IPC: C07D213/85
Filed: 1996-05-14
Abstract: The monoazo disperse dyestuff of formula I  wherein R signifies phenyl, optionally substituted, or a group of formula R'-O-;   ' signifies C 3-4 -alkenyl, C 3-4 -alkynyl, phenyl, or C 1-8 -alkyl (where the C 1-8 -alkyl bears one or two substituents, and the C 3-4 -alkenyl and phenyl groups are optionally substituted);  1 signifies hydrogen or C 1-2 alkyl;  2 signifies hydrogen or halogen;  3 signifies hydrogen or C 1-3 -alkyl; and  4 signifies hydrogen, linear or branched C 1-8 -alkyl which optionally bears one substituent), or an amino group (which optionally bears one substitutent); the dyestuff being free from water-solubilizing groups] and the mixtures thereof, are suitable for dyeing or printing fibres or threads or materials produced therefrom, the fibres, threads or materials comprising either fully or semi-synthetic, hydrophobic, organic substances.
Patent GB-2302542-A (GB)
Title: Insect-resistant polymers
Inventor: CHEN BING
IPC: C08L23/00
Filed: 1996-06-20
Abstract: Small quantities of bifenthrin are used in formulations of plastic or polymeric compositions to provide compositions that are resistant to insect attack. The bifenthrin may be introduced as a component of a masterbatch which may be used to prepare PVC cable sheath. Other polymers specified are polyethylene e.g. polyethylene wax and ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers.
Patent GB-2303087-A (GB)
Title: Spray device with detachable atomiser container
Inventor: MOSTYN HARRI PROBERT
IPC: B05B7/24
Filed: 1996-07-05
Abstract: A spray device includes a blow gun 01 having a holder 05 to which is attached, eg by screw or push fit, a disposable atomising container 11 for material to be sprayed. The atomiser has a spray tip 18 which is placed, possibly adjustably, in the outlet path from air nozzle 06. The material may be aspirated via a suction tube 19 in which case the container is vented. Alternatively a flexible container with no air vent may be mounted above the air nozzle (Fig 6). A stand is disclosed (Fig 10) for supporting container mounted on the pipe.
Patent GB-2300864-A (GB)
Title: Alkaline cleaners based on alcohol ethoxy carboxylates
Inventor: MAN VICTOR FUK-PONG
IPC: C11D10/02
Filed: 1995-01-13
Abstract: An alkaline cleaner composition comprising an alkyl or alkylaryl ethoxy carboxylate, a strong chelating agent and a source of alkalinity, its manufacture and use in removing greasy soil from hard surface areas is described. The compositions are especially effective in removing lime-soaps in such greasy soil especially on institutional and commercial kitchen floors.
Patent GB-2316774-A (GB)
Title: Voice recording alarm
Inventor: CHOU PETER
IPC: G06F15/02
Filed: 1996-08-29
Abstract: An electronic memorandum for recording a users voice and replaying it at a preselected alarm time includes a capacitance microphone 60 which picks up a users voice, an analog-to-digital converter 50 which converts the analog signal from the capacitance microphone into a corresponding digital signal, a microprocessor 20 which receives and processes output data from converter, a memory 30 for saving all settings, a keyboard 10 connected to the microprocessor for data input, a display 40 connected to the microprocessor for data output, an amplifier 70 for increasing intensity of signal output from the microprocessor, and a loudspeaker connected 80 the microprocessor for voice output.
Patent GB-2317622-A (GB)
Title: Anti-ballistic fabric
Inventor: WRIGHT MICHAEL POCHIN MARIUS
IPC: D04B21/16
Filed: 1996-09-28
Abstract: A woven or warp-knitted fabric for arresting ballistic articles, e.g. fragments of a blade in an aircraft engine, is provided with substantially inextensible warp yarns (15a), e.g. of aromatic polyamide or high density polyethylene or polypropylene. The fabric may be warp-knitted and the warps (15) are interwoven with wefts (14a,b).
Patent GB-2320917-A (GB)
Title: Sack holder
Inventor: RISELEY BRIAN ERIC
IPC: B65B67/12
Filed: 1997-01-03
Abstract: A sack holder comprises a D-shaped frame consisting of parts made of pliable material which are slotted together such as by dovetail joints. The frame has a carrying handle to which a pole can be fitted to lengthen the handle. The frame also has clips around its periphery to hold the mouth of a sack. The straight part of the D has a tapering edge to aid sweeping of rubbish across it.
Patent GB-2321913-A (GB)
Title: Shelter frame with scissors-type linkage
Inventor: TSAI TONY
IPC: E04H15/50
Filed: 1997-02-08
Abstract: A shelter frame having at least two poles connected by a linking assembly having first and second scissors-type linkages and a linking device. The scissors-type linkages include first structural members 102, 104 pivotally coupled to respective second structural members 106, 108 and to one another. The linking device 100 is adapted to pivotally secure a predetermined portion of the second structural member 106 in the first scissors-type linkage to the second scissors-type linkage at a point on the second scissors-type linkage vertically spaced from the predetermined portion of the second structural member in the first scissors-type linkage and to also pivotally secure a predetermined portion of the second structural member 108 in the second scissors-type linkage to the first scissors-type linkage at a point on the first scissors-type linkage vertically spaced from the predetermined portion of the second structural member in the second scissors-type linkage.
Patent GB-2310736-A (GB)
Title: Countdown calendar
Inventor: TRINDER NEIL
IPC: G04G99/00
Filed: 1997-02-27
Abstract: A countdown calendar 10 has two numeric displays, a first 14 indicating the current date, and a second 13 indicating the number of days remaining before the date of an event. The second display automatically counts down in whole numbers of days to the event. Provision can be made for the entry of more than one event date.
Patent GB-2323039-A (GB)
Title: Inhalation apparatus
Inventor: HOWLETT DAVID JOHN
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 1997-03-03
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a housing 2 having a portion 6 adapted to receive a pressurized dispensing container and a mouthpiece 7. The apparatus further comprises duct means 18 communicating with the container, said duct means having an outlet defining the direction of flow of the product towards the mouthpiece section. Air inlet valve means 14 are provided for allowing air into the housing and an airflow controller 40 is biased to seal said air inlet. The airflow controller is manually movable to unseal the air inlet to allow air to flow into the housing when a user applies suction to the mouthpiece. Passage means 46 are provided to direct the airflow to a location adjacent the outlet of the duct means such that a component of the initial air flow direction opposes the product flow before being directed towards the mouthpiece.
Patent GB-2322799-A (GB)
Title: Umbrella having automatic opening and closing means
Inventor: KO CHIN-SUNG
IPC: A45B25/14
Filed: 1997-03-05
Abstract: An umbrella comprises a control device capable of actuating an upward movement of the umbrella opening spring 53, 54 located in the shaft 11 so as to bring about the automatic opening of the umbrella. The elastic elements 6 regulating the closing of the umbrella are compressed such that the lower rib holder 24 is in the state of being pulled by two pull cords 85 so as to keep the umbrella in its open position. When the control button 41 of the control device is pressed for the second time, a control member regulating the closing of the umbrella is actuated to bring about the expansion of the umbrella closing elastic elements 6 so as to cause the downward travel of the lower rib holder 24 to result in the closing of the umbrella.
Patent GB-2314054-A (GB)
Title: Reaction arrangement and centering device in a steering servo valve
Inventor: ROHRINGER ARNO
IPC: B62D5/083
Filed: 1997-04-17
Abstract: A power steering servo valve having a rotary slide 1 and a surrounding control bush 2 has axial V-grooves 10 on a shaft part of the rotary slide 1 into which reaction elements in the form of balls 15 can be pressed by a controllable hydraulic pressure. The balls 15 are guided radially in a bush section 11 rotatably connected to the control bush 2 by frictionally-engaging inner and outer frustoconical surfaces 13 and 14 which allows accurate initial adjustment of the positions of the balls 15 relative to the grooves 10 before the bush parts are pressed together. The balls 15 can additionally be biassed into the grooves by a spring ring, either continuous or split and encircling the ring of balls.
Patent GB-2314807-A (GB)
Title: A document holder or wallet having latches providing rigidity to the sidewalls
Inventor: MOOREHOUSE RICHARD MCALISTER S
IPC: B42F7/02
Filed: 1997-05-23
Abstract: A document holder or wallet formed by folding from a one piece blank is maintained in its erected condition by latches which serve in their engaged position to impart increased front to back rigidity to the assembled holder. The latches comprise tongues 21A,B engageable in recesses 20A,B in panels 8A,B extending from the sidewalls 6A,B so that in the erected condition of the holder the tongues project into the interior of the holder and lie flush against the sidewalls to increase the front to back rigidity of the assembled holder.
Patent GB-2329043-A (GB)
Title: Earth modelling by a finite-difference method
Inventor: CHAPMAN CHRISTOPHER HUGH
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 1997-09-05
Abstract: Described is a finite-difference method for efficiently computing the wave propagation response from an Earth model subject to model changes within sub-volumes. Initially, the response from an original model 101 is calculated and the wave field is recorded at receivers 109 and along closed surfaces such as 108 around sub-volumes 107. As changes occur, the recorded fields can be updated by simulating the response on small models 106 encompassing the immediate neighborhood of the regions of change, the recording locations, and the parts of the model that contribute to subsequent reflections and scattering recorded at the receivers. The updated wave field at receivers 109 can then be added to the initially recorded wave field to obtain the responses of alterations to the model without having to recalculate the full altered model. The wave energy may be seismic or electromagnetic.
Patent GB-2318038-A (GB)
Title: Automatic degaussing circuit for a color picture tube
Inventor: LEE KWANG HO
IPC: H04N9/29
Filed: 1997-10-07
Abstract: An automatic degaussing circuit for a colour picture tube (CPT) is capable of automatically degaussing the CPT when it is released from a power conservation function. The degaussing circuit includes a degaussing coil L1 for eliminating electromagnetic waves produced from the CPT, a power conservation mode detecting section 10 for detecting the power conservation mode signal of the CPT and providing a degaussing control signal for controlling the operation of the degaussing coil L1. A degaussing coil driving section drives the degaussing coil for a predetermined time when the power conservation mode is released.