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Patent GB-2280101-A (GB)
Title: Chopstick packaging and stand
Inventor: CHOW WAI HUNG
IPC: B65D5/52
Filed: 1993-03-05
Abstract: Chopstick packaging (10) which comprises an elongate envelope (11) for containing therein a pair of chopsticks (16), and guide means (14) on at least part (12) of the envelope (11) for guiding a user to fold said at least part (12) of the envelope (11) into a stand (17) for supporting the front ends of said pair of chopsticks (16) when the chopsticks (16) are removed from the envelope (11) and placed on a surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283845-A (GB)
Title: Food temperature monitoring system
Inventor: WARD MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: G08C17/02
Filed: 1994-10-14
Abstract: A food temperature monitoring system (10) comprises a plurality of remote sensor units (14) communicating by e.g. radio with a central control unit (13) having a memory, display, central processing unit, audio and/or visual alarm means and a keyboard. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285234-A (GB)
Title: Cyclone for the separation of oil
Inventor: BOHL MATTHIAS
IPC: B04C5/08
Filed: 1994-12-20
Abstract: A cyclone for separating oil from an oil-containing aerosol has a main body (1) and a cover (2). The main body (1) has a spiral shaped separating channel (3) of uniform cross-section leading from an inlet pipe (4) to the centre of the cyclone (5). The aerosol entering through the inlet pipe (4) travels along the channel (3) where centrifugal force causes oil to be deposited on the walls. Air with a reduced oil content leaves the cyclone through an air outlet pipe (6) and the separated oil runs along the base (8) to drain out through an oil outlet pipe (7). Because of the spiral shape of the separating channel (3) the aerosol experiences an increasing centrifugal force when passing the tighter parts of the spiral and approaching the centre (5). Progressively finer oil particles are separated out and the efficiency of the cyclone is increased. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306974-A (GB)
Title: Portable garment press
Inventor: MURPHY DAVID
IPC: D06F71/29
Filed: 1995-10-18
Abstract: The press comprises two members which are hinged along their longitudinal length, and is preferably for trousers. The hinged members are offered up to the trouser legs (which are placed on top of each other) in their partially opened position, such that the "creases" are clamped by the folding hinged members.The members are fixed in position against the trouser legs by, for example, one or more clips fastened at convenient positions along the length of the hinged members. On one side of one of the inner faces of the hinged members, a suitable material is affixed, whose core contains a heating element, and which is capable of conducting heat produced by an electric current which is applied for a certain period of time. An optional dampened strip may be introduced between the trouser leg and the material affixed to the inner hinge face. The apparatus may be used in a car by means of the cigarette lighter socket and a suitable transformer. The width of the hinges (and commensurately the clips if desired)may be increased so as to cover more than merely the "creases" of the trousers.
Patent GB-2310408-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable safety belt for vehicles
Inventor: WRIGHT ALLAN
IPC: B60R21/18
Filed: 1996-02-24
Abstract: The inflatable safety belt is manufactured from flat hose that can be automatically inflated when a vehicle is involved in a collision in a similar way to an air bag. The material of the belt stretches circumferentially but not longitudinally during inflation. The belt would be fed from a supply of air or gas from a source of suitable size, eg a cylinder under the seat, and inflate the belt when the air supply was activated. Activation being accomplished by a sensor located in such a position as to be sensitive to a collision but sufficiently insensitive so as not to be activated during severe braking. Alternatively, inflation may be via a valve actuated by the inertia reel of the belt. The belt may be partly inflatable manually to make the belt more comfortable. The belt may be lap only or full harness or a conventional belt may be retro-fitted with inflatable hose. The belt may comprise a number of air tubes to spread the load. The inflating gas may be non-inflammable. A similar system of sensing and inflation to that of an air bag would be used. After inflation the vehicle safety device would provide a cushioned support for the occupant of the seat until the air supply is exhausted or the belt is released normally.
Patent GB-2302084-A (GB)
Title: A sheet feeder for a printer which prevents multiple feeding of thin sheets
Inventor: AKAHANE TAKASHI
IPC: B41J13/10
Filed: 1996-06-07
Abstract: A sheet feeder for both thin and thick sheets P, of the type having a hopper 22 biassed towards feed roller 21 with a separation pawl 60 located at a corner portion of the sheets held on the hopper for separating an uppermost thin sheet from the next, a wall surface 16f, 16g for separating an uppermost thick sheet (eg postcards) from the next sheet, and a recess 22f on the surface of the hopper for accommodating the pawl 60 at a position lower than the sheets held on the hopper when the separating operation utilising the wall surface is selected, is modified by the provision of a member (90, Fig 10) for regulating the position of the separation pawl 60 when the separating operation utilising the pawl is selected so that the pawl does retreat fully into the recess 22f, thereby preventing multiple feeding of thin sheets when only a few sheets P1,P2 remain in the hopper 22.
Patent GB-2314629-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for monitoring washing plant efficiency
Inventor: SAVAGE STUART
IPC: G01N21/94
Filed: 1996-06-27
Abstract: An apparatus suitable for monitoring the efficiency of vehicle cleaning equipment, said apparatus comprising a test panel (11, fig.3) adapted to be temporarily secured to the exterior of a vehicle by means 12, (13) whilst it passes through the cleaning equipment, the face of the test panel which is exposed to the cleaning process being pre-coated with a known dirt loading, eg. Carbon Black in wallpaper paste the surface of the test panel being adapted for non-destructive physical evaluation such as reflectance measurements to determine the proportion of pre-coated dirt which has been removed during the cleaning process.
Patent GB-2315551-A (GB)
Title: Device for generating seismic shear waves
Inventor: MELVIN ALEC
IPC: G01V1/116
Filed: 1996-07-23
Abstract: A generator to produce simultaneously shear waves and compression waves for seismic survey has an elongate body open at one end and a firing device at the closed end. Detonation waves produced by ignition of a gaseous fuel-oxidant mixture within the device are non-planar and either spin to produce torsion in the wall of a surface borehole in which the device is installed or by the generation of transverse waves in the detonation head and the consequent development of rotational shear at the borehole wall, both via the fluid boundary layer at the wall. Both processes give a strong transfer of shear wave energy into the local rock, together with accompanying compressional energy. Coupling of the wave systems to the borehole wall is via the boundary layer fluid, which may be air, water, a clay-based mud or a gypsum-water or polymer-based dilatant.
Patent GB-2302133-A (GB)
Title: Door locking
Inventor: OTTO JOHN G
IPC: E05B47/00
Filed: 1994-06-23
Abstract: A lock assembly for locking a door 2 to a frame element 22, comprising a rotatable locking element 24 mounted on the door and a locking rod 46 connected thereto. A pin 34 can selectively engage the locking element at 30 to prevent rotation. The locking rod 46 terminates in a spring plunger 50 so that, with the rod extended and the locking element 24 locked by the pin 34, the door can be closed by interaction between the plunger 50 and the door frame. Two mechanisms act to disengage the pin 34, against spring bias, from the element 24 - a solenoid 54 and key-operated mechanism 70.
Patent GB-2303953-A (GB)
Title: Pager with vocal output
Inventor: ZENG LIPING
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 1996-07-31
Abstract: When a message stored in a storage 3 is output as a voice by means of a speaker 7, a voice pattern section 5 and a voice synthesizer 6, the kind of message is determined in order to automatically provide a fixed interval of time at intermediate points of the message reproduction according to the message type. In the reproduction of a long message, the user can easily hear and write down the resultant message. Message reproduction can also be temporarily interrupted at any time by a hold button 11.
Patent GB-2321017-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for practicing pitching of an object
Inventor: MITCHELL BRIAN JAMES
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 1997-01-10
Abstract: Apparatus for practising golf pitching strokes comprises a mat 18 at which a golfer aims. The mat 18 is divided into target zones 20a, b, c, d, e. Within the mat 18 beneath each respective zone 20 is an impact sensor that sends a signal to a display means locatable next to the golfer when a ball impacts the mat 18. The signal indicates which zone 20 has been hit.
Patent GB-2312662-A (GB)
Title: Pivotable bearing pad for load lifting and lowering apparatus
Inventor: GOURLEY JOHN ALEXANDER
IPC: B60P1/46
Filed: 1997-04-30
Abstract: One or more bearing pads 5, 6 and 13 are pivotally mounted on each runner 2 of a lifting and lowering device, for example a vehicle tail lift. The runners 2 support a load platform (L, Fig. 3) and each travels up and down an upright guide member 1. Pivoting of each pad 5, 6 and 13 allows alignment of a planar surface of each pad 5, 6 and 13 with a surface 9 and 10 of the respective guide member 1. Preferably a portion of each runner 2 is slidable within a respective hollow guide member 1 and it is on this portion of the runner 2 that the pivotable bearing pads 5, 6 and 13 are mounted. Pivoting of the pads 5, 6 and 13 may be achieved via mounting each pad 5, 6 and 13 on a pin that engages apertures (8, Fig. 4) in the corresponding runner 2. Alternatively pads (21 and 22, Figs. 5-8) may have a protrusion 26 that pivots in a recess (27 and 28, Fig. 8) in the corresponding runner 2 due to a small angular clearance between the rear surface of each pad (21 and 22, Figs. 5-8) and the opposing runner surface.
Patent GB-2329169-A (GB)
Title: Garment finishing system
Inventor: EVERETT NICHOLAS WYNNE
IPC: B65G47/00
Filed: 1997-09-10
Abstract: A garment finishing system in which a garment is carried on one of a plurality of carriers (12) between multiple processing stations, at each of which stations a finishing operation is carried out on the garment. The carriers (12) are supported upon a continuous loop (10) along which they can travel between processing stations. Garments are loaded onto the carriers (12) at a loading station, and are then carried to successive processing stations at which finishing operations such as pressing, steaming, drying, inspection, labelling and folding are carried out. Garments are released from the carriers at an unloading station.
Patent GB-2318552-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle structural member
Inventor: KURODA HIROKAZU
IPC: B62D25/08
Filed: 1997-10-24
Abstract: A vehicle structural member 1 is formed with a hollow cross-section and has a pair of beads 5 formed in a V shape on a wall of the member. The member may be a longitudinal member formed at the side of a vehicle engine compartment. The structural member may have a convex portion 1a, eg to pass around an axle 7, or it may be straight. In the former case the beads are arranged such that a bending moment M 1 generated at the convex portion by a impact load F is cancelled by a moment M generated by the beads. In the case of a straight member the beads serve to ensure the member will bend in a predetermined manner upon impact. The beads are arranged such that the space between them increases gradually from a compression side to a tension side of the bending moment M 1 . Preventing a member with a convex portion from bending in a collision ensures that energy can be absorbed by buckling of the member. The beads operate by displacing the neutral axis (D fig 2) of the beam from its centre line (C fig 2) by a distance (L fig 2).
Patent GB-2320839-A (GB)
Title: Encoding facial movement in a 3D model-based image coding system
Inventor: LEE MIN-SUP
IPC: H04N19/137
Filed: 1997-12-09
Abstract: A method for encoding a facial movement of a new face based on a voice and a 2-dimensional (2D) image signals in a 3-dimensional (3D) model-based coding system is provided. An adaptive 3D model is generated 10 from initial data of the new face based on a basic 3D model 14 of a common face of a human being; and a basic pattern 18 for the 2D image signal is produced by a rotation correlation between the 2D image signal 16 and the adaptive 3D model 10. One or more feature regions of the new face from the 2D image signal are compared 20-28 with the basic pattern so that a plurality of transformation parameters are detected. The transformation parameters are modified 36 based on the voice signal.
Patent GB-2322054-A (GB)
Title: Cable with integral processors therealong
Inventor: UHLENHUTH GUENTHER
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 1998-01-22
Abstract: A cable has an elongated element (LE) having at least one electrical and/or optical conductor and having at least one supplementary element (ZE1) allocated to the elongated element (LE). This supplementary element (ZE1) has at least one function which stores messages and/or processes messages. ZE1 are semiconductors inside or outside the cable sheath.
Patent GB-2319913-A (GB)
Title: Transmitter and/or superheterodyne receiver
Inventor: WATANABE NOZOMU
IPC: H04B1/40
Filed: 1994-06-24
Abstract: A transmitter and/or superheterodyne receiver controlled by an externally-supplied reference frequency signal, including signal-conditioning means for removing noise from the reference signal comprising a low loop gain phase locked loop circuit 5 to produce an output having a frequency which is a multiple of that of the reference signal and a fixed frequency divider 10 for dividing said output to produce a conditioned reference signal of a frequency equal to, or having a fixed relationship to, that of the externally-supplied reference signal. The phase locked loop may include a VCO, a phase comparator, 2 low pass filter and a variable frequency divider.
Patent GB-2345056-A (GB)
Title: Process for the synthesis of flyash based zeolite-a
Inventor: SADHANA RAYALU
IPC: C01B39/14
Filed: 1998-06-24
Abstract: A process for synthesis of flyash based Zeolite -A, comprises grinding and mixing of flyash and caustic soda in a ratio of 1:1.2 and optionally adding sodium aluminate or aluminium hydroxide to obtain a fine homogeneous fusion mixture ; heating the said mixture in an inert vessel at 500-600 { C for 1-2 hrs. to obtain a fused mass; cooling, milling and mixing the said fused mass in distilled water for 8-10 hrs. with simultaneous optional additon of sodium aluminate or alum solution, in the present or absence of NaCl followed by optional addition of zeolite-A seeding to obtain amorphous alumino -silicate slurry; subjecting the said slurry to hydrothermal crystallisation at 90-110{ C for 2 to 4 hrs. to obtain Zeolite-A crystals; and washing the said crystals with water and then subjecting the washed crystals to oven drying at 50-60{ C.
Patent GB-2327193-A (GB)
Title: Height adjustable golf tee
Inventor: HAYDEN STEPHEN GERARD
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 1998-07-13
Abstract: The tee comprises a base part 10 for resting on the ground and a tee part 20 which has a stem 22 inserted into a socket 16 of the base part so that the stem is movable between different positions The stem 22 may have a projection 24 which slides down a recess 17 in the side of the socket 16, abutting against the bottom of this recess to set the golf tee to a first height. The tee part may then be turned through e.g. 180‹ until the projection 24 aligns with a second recess 18, permitting the stem to be pushed further in and set the golf tee to a second, lower height.
Patent GB-2346530-A (GB)
Title: Light clip for fishing rod
Inventor: WATSON RONALD
IPC: A01K97/12
Filed: 1999-02-03
Abstract: The Light (1) fits onto the clip (3) by being pushed into rubber sleeve (2) which is slid over a spigot portion of the clip. The clip has a keyhole slot which enables it to be pushed over the top ring (5) of the rod tip (4).
Patent GB-2334283-A (GB)
Title: Cutting tool sleeve rotation limitation system
Inventor: MONTGOMERY JR ROBERT H
IPC: E21C35/197
Filed: 1997-11-25
Abstract: A tool sleeve rotation limitation system (100) for reducing the rotation of a tool sleeve (114) within a support block bore (124) of a support block (112), the tool sleeve having a forward portion (128) and a rearward portion (132). The tool sleeve rotation limitation system (100) comprises a rotation limitation member (116) located in an engaging relationship between the rearward portion (132) of the tool sleeve and the block bore (124) such that the rotation limitation member (116) will be moved axially along the rearward portion of the tool sleeve (114) as the tool sleeve is inserted into the block bore so as to engage the block bore and the rearward portion (132) of the tool sleeve and reduce rotation of the tool sleeve (114) within the block bore (124).
Patent GB-2337397-A (GB)
Title: Integrated speaker assembly of a portable electronic device
Inventor: CLARK JOEL ANTHONY
IPC: H04R9/02
Filed: 1999-05-12
Abstract: A portable electronic device such as a mobile phone comprises a housing which contains a transmitter, receiver and an integrated speaker at least. A cavity is formed in the housing of the phone and the speaker diaphragm 402 is attached to the inside surface of the cavity with its front surface facing the front of the housing. The speaker magnet 408 is also attached to the inside surface of the cavity behind the diaphragm. Ports 510 may be formed between the cavity and the air volume in front of the phone, as well as between an ear placement region in said air volume and a second air volume behind the phone 502,504 and between the space behind the diaphragm in the cavity and the second air volume 506,508. Felt covers 412 may be provided on these ports. This arrangement is intended to reduce the size of the speaker while maintaining acceptable sound quality.
Patent GB-2352388-A (GB)
Title: Stabilising handle arrangement for mop wringer
Inventor: DUNCAN CHRISTOPHER ROBERT
IPC: A47L13/59
Filed: 1999-07-26
Abstract: The present invention concerns the field of floor mopping and in particular relates to mop presses used to wring excess fluid from mop heads after rinsing. According to the present invention there is provided a mop press 10 comprising: a housing having a front wall 11, two side walls 12,13 and a rear wall, a pressing member 14 disposed inside the housing and adapted to be movable in the housing to effect squeezing of a mop head entered into the housing, a lever 20 for actuating the pressing member, which lever is located outside the housing and is connected to the housing via a pivot 22 disposed on one of the side walls so that the pressing member may be actuated by drawing the lever downwards through an arc substantially parallel to the side wall, wherein a distal end 24 of the lever is provided with a return portion directed back towards the housing and substantially parallel to the front wall, the arrangement being such that the lever may be moved by pressure applied on the return portion inboard of the lever pivoting connection.
Patent GB-2353822-A (GB)
Title: Injecting atomic nitrogen into i.c. engine combustion chamber to reduce NOx
Inventor: MA THOMAS TSOI HEI
IPC: B01D53/04
Filed: 1999-09-04
Abstract: An internal combustion engine is disclosed in which NOx present in the residual gases is neutralised at the commencement of each engine cycle to reduce the tendency of the engine to knock. The NOx is neutralised by injecting a stream of atomic nitrogen into the residual gases in the combustion chamber 10 at the start of each intake stroke, at least when the engine is operating under high load. The atomic nitrogen is produced by a spark discharge between an electrode 31 and a tube 30 through which flows a stream of ambient air, from which oxygen has been removed by molecular sieves 34, 34'.
Patent GB-2354638-A (GB)
Title: Push-button switch
Inventor: PARTRIDGE DAVID
IPC: H01H13/02
Filed: 1999-09-23
Abstract: An electric push button switch for an amusement or gaming machine has a base part 3 with a microswitch 15 and a lamp holder 16 which fits into the bottom of a threaded tube 4 with an enlarged head 5, 6 which is mounted on the outer surface of a machine panel 1. A push button 7 fits within the head 5, 6 and acts on the switch 15 via a slider (8, Fig.2) the tube 4. The base part 3 fits detachably within the end of the tube 4 by engagement of projections (24, Fig.5) on the base part 3 with holes 25 in the tube 4. The Projections (24, Fig.5) are on the end of springy circumferentially extending arms (23, Fig.5) so that the projections can readily snap fit into and pull axially out of the holes 25 whilst ensuring precise circumferential location required to ensure correct operation of the switch 15 by the slider (8, Fig.2).
Patent GB-2354755-A (GB)
Title: Cable storage arrangement for electronic apparatus
Inventor: KHAN AZAM
IPC: H04M1/725
Filed: 1999-10-19
Abstract: A mobile telephone or personal stereo has a cable carrying eg one or more earpieces and possibly a microphone, which can be withdrawn from and retracted into the body of the telephone or stereo. In one embodiment the casing of a mobile telephone has an aperture A through which a cable L enters the casing and passes around pulleys P5, PW and optionally P2, P3, and P4 before being wound in a single coil on pulley P1. The pulleys P5, PW and P1 may be driven to pay out or withdraw the cable, their drive motors being controlled by in/out keys on the telephone keypad. The inner end of the cable 1 is linked electrically to the telephone electronics via brushes and slip-rings. In a second embodiment in the form of a personal stereo the lead for the earpieces passes through a slidable guide and is helically coiled around a driven rod. In each embodiment a funnel shaped stop F is provided to engage a component on the cable. The cable may be in two sections provided with longitudinal formations which can be brought into engagement by a sliding collar.
Patent GB-2349784-A (GB)
Title: Displaying information in a folding communication terminal
Inventor: YOON KYEONG-CHEOL
IPC: H04M1/72436
Filed: 1999-11-05
Abstract: An apparatus and a method for displaying information in a folding communication terminal. The user can view displayed information even when the folding part is closed. A transparent LCD is fixedly mounted in an opening formed through the folding part so that an image may be viewed in either the open or closed status of the folding part. The present invention also provides a method capable of controlling a transparent LCD in such a fashion that the image is displayed in a normal orientation in either the open or closed status of the folding part. A folder sensing unit detects whether the folding part is open or closed. Based on the result of the detection, the transparent LCD is controlled to display the image in a normal orientation for viewing by the user.