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Patent GB-2265299-A (GB)
Title: Golf overshoe
Inventor: ANDERSON DAVID
IPC: A43B5/18
Filed: 1993-03-26
Abstract: An overshoe for attachment to an article of footwear has a sole member (12) provided with a toe portion (14) shaped to receive the toe portion of a shoe, and a heel band (16) which engages around the heel of the shoe. Spikes (24) are provided on the undersurface of the sole member (12). The toe portion and heel band are conveniently connected by straps (18, 20) which enable the overshoe to be secured over a user's normal footwear. The sole and spikes are preferably integral and of a plastics material. This converts the user's normal footwear for use in playing golf. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278925-A (GB)
Title: Device for producing a phase shift
Inventor: STEEL MARTIN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G02F1/13363
Filed: 1993-06-11
Abstract: A device for producing a phase shift in a reflected beam (11) of electromagnetic radiation which may be infra-red, microwave or millimeter radiation comprises an electrically conductive body (1) having a reflective surface (2) and two dielectric sheets (3 and 4) arranged parallel to this surface. The sheets have optical thicknesses equal to odd multiples of a quarter wavelength of the incident radiation and are separated from one another by a dielectric medium (6) having an optical thickness equal to a multiple of a quarter wavelength of the incident radiation. The surface (2) and first dielectric sheet (3) are separated by a dielectric medium (7) having an optical thickness equal to a multiple of a half wavelength of the incident radiation. The optical thickness of the medium is varied. As shown the medium is air and the separation between the reflective surface 2 and the dielectric 3 is charged by piezoelectric spacers 5. Alternatively the medium is a liquid crystal whose refractive index may be charged by applying an electric field. An array of such devices can steer or scan a beam of radiation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282321-A (GB)
Title: Child safety seat with belt stowage
Inventor: BURLEIGH ADRIAN SEAN
IPC: B60R22/10
Filed: 1993-10-02
Abstract: A child safety seat for use in a motor vehicle has a seat body (10) comprising a seat portion (12) and a backrest (18), adapted to be positioned on a vehicle seat in a rearward facing mode for use by an infant and in a forward facing mode for use by an older child who is restrained on the safety seat body (10) by a vehicle seat belt. The seat body (10) is fitted with a child harness having shoulder and lap straps (34, 36) secured respective anchorage points on the seat body (10). As shown in Figure 3, the seat body (10) has stowage means comprising a flap (54) for containing said child harness with the straps (34, 36) thereof secured to their respective anchorage points (30, 32, 78, 80) when the seat body (10) is used in a forward facing mode by an older child who is restrained on the safety seat body (10) by a vehicle seat belt. A further flap (74) covers a recess in which the crotch webbing and buckle are stored. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282534-A (GB)
Title: Insect repellent compositions
Inventor: CLARKE PAUL DOUGLAS
IPC: A01N31/06
Filed: 1993-10-08
Abstract: An insect repellent composition contains one or both isomers of p-menthane-3,8-diol which has been extracted from a natural oil or synthesised chemically, and a carrier.
Patent GB-2283071-A (GB)
Title: Joining of panels
Inventor: CURTIS ALFRED REGINALD
IPC: F16B5/00
Filed: 1993-10-14
Abstract: A joint 10 is formed between two panels 11, 12, each of which comprises an end member 13 and two sheet metal sides 14, the panels 11, 12 being locked together by U-shaped spring clips 23 which are engaged around abutting pairs of transverse flanges 19, formed on respective end members 13 and which locate in detents 21 defined in the flanges 19. Plastics inserts 26 are push fitted into the openings 25 through which the clips 23 are applied, and hold the clips 23 in position. The sheet metal sides 14 have bent-over edges 15 which clip into detents 20 in the end members 13. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271924-A (GB)
Title: Detachably mounting ear defender cups to a headband or other support
Inventor: NILSSON SIGVARD
IPC: A61F11/14
Filed: 1993-10-25
Abstract: A snap-in attachment comprises aligned pins 6 on each cup 2. The journal section 7 of each pin is oval or elliptical in cross section. Jaw elements 4 each with two resiliently deformable jaws 11, 12 are carried by the headband. The inner walls (21, 22, Fig. 6) of the jaws 11, 12 and the wall section (20) connecting them define a locking space 13. The journal section 7 of the associated pin can be inserted into the locking space 13 against a resilient counter member only in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the journal section 7 and is thus lockable between the jaws 11, 12 in a first locked position (Fig. 6b). After being turned (angle  alpha ) against another resilient counter member, the pin is locked by its journal section 7 in the locking space 13 in a second locked position (Fig. 6c), in which it is pivotable to a limited extent (sector with angle  beta ).   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290277-A (GB)
Title: Conveyor belt scraper and support member therefor
Inventor: BRINK AREND JACOBUS
IPC: B65G45/12
Filed: 1994-06-09
Abstract: A support member (18) for a conveyor belt scraper which is made from a flexible material with at least one weakened section (34) which, in use, promotes bending in the region of the section. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282839-A (GB)
Title: Offshore tower structure
Inventor: FRAME MALCOLM BRIAN
IPC: E02B17/02
Filed: 1994-10-13
Abstract: A tower structure for offshore oil and gas fields is formed from various vertically spaced and interconnected tower portions. At least one tower portion (53) is rotated about a vertical axis relative to another tower portion (52) so as to define a twisted portion. The number and orientation of the tower portions (51 to 55) are varied depending on the particular environment and, particularly the water depth where the tower structure is located. Successive portions are smaller in size and the legs of each portion do not overlie those of the respective lower portion. The arrangement is intended to reduce the need for heavy lift vessels in the installation of multipart tower structures. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-942400-A (GB)
IPC: B01F27/93
Abstract: 942,400. Mixing appliances. TIEFUND OBERBAU G.m.b.H. May 4. 1960 [May 4, 1959], No. 15769/60. Heading B1C. A mixer for making colloidal suspensions of water, lime &c. with sand comprises a container having an upper cylindrical part 1a and a lower frusto-conical part 1b, and a stirrer comprising substantially a whirling disc 3 rotated by a vertical shaft 4 at a speed of 1400 to 1500 r.p.m. and mounted at an inclination to the horizontal as shown. The container also has rectangular vertical baffles 6 mounted tangentially to the disc in the direction of rotation. Both the baffles and the disc may have cut-out openings 7, 8 respectively. The diameter of the stirrer disc is at least half the diameter of the cylindrical part 1a of the container, and it is mounted in the middle or upper half of the frusto-conical portion 1b so that the distance between the disc and the container bottom is one-third to one-half the diameter of the disc. The height of the baffle 6 is about three times the distance of the stirrer disc from the container bottom. The machine may have discharge valves or may be emptied by tilting. In a modification, Figs. 3 and 4 (not shown), the disc has a plurality of semicircular scooplike deformations facing the direction of flow and bent alternately upwards and downwards. In another modification, Figs. 5 and 6 (not shown), the disc is both inclined and is upwardly concave and has egg-shaped bodies and holes alternately disposed around its axis. Alternative forms of the stirrer disc are a disc with four parabolic portions symmetrically removed round its periphery, the edges of the cutaway portions optionally being bent alternately upwards and downwards (see Fig. 7, not shown); and a disc with radial ribs on one or both sides formed integrally or by fabrication (see Figs. 8 and 9, not shown). The angle of inclination and of the stirrer disc may be from 5 degrees to 10 degrees in the various constructions and the angle of the baffle # from 30 degrees to 40 degrees.
Patent GB-2284859-A (GB)
Title: Oil cooled reciprocating piston i.c.engine
Inventor: BAUER LOTHAR
IPC: F01M11/02
Filed: 1994-12-13
Abstract: A passage 12 cast in the cylinder block 1 contains or communicates with a thermostat 5 controlling oil flow to a radiator, a mounting (18, Figs. 2 and 3) for an oil filter (19), an oil pressure setting valve 6 and valves 7, 8 associated with flow through an oil heater. The thermostat 5 and valves 6, 7, 8 are accessible from the exterior of the side of the block by removal of threaded plugs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299869-A (GB)
Title: Control of an electrically moveable window assembly for a motor vehicle
Inventor: THOMPSON JAMES
IPC: B60J5/10
Filed: 1995-04-13
Abstract: When a detachable rear roof section 10 of a vehicle is removed, or a retractable rear roof section is folded, a frameless window 23 supported by a rear door 39 of the motor vehicle is automatically retracted into the door 39 to prevent it becoming damaged.
Patent GB-2290752-A (GB)
Title: Folders for leaflet systems, and combinations thereof.
Inventor: TYTHE JOHN
IPC: A45C11/18
Filed: 1995-04-26
Abstract: A folder (11) comprises a front panel (18) a spinal panel (16) a rear panel (17), an edge panel (21) and a closure panel (22) interconnected in succession at parallel fold lines (13a, 13b, 19, 20) about which the panels (16, 17, 18, 21, 22) can be folded together to form a cover, with a free edge portion (15) of the closure panel (18) overlapping a free edge portion (14) of the front panel (17), the free edge portion (15) of the closure panel (18) comprising or including a tab (12) which can be inserted through a cooperating slit (23) in the front panel (17) to retain the cover in its closed form. Also described is a folder in which at least one major panel is transparent; and a folder in which a major panel has a further inwardly folded panel associated therewith. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300529-A (GB)
Title: Driver circuit for electroluminescent devices
Inventor: WONG CHI WAI CEDRIC
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 1995-05-05
Abstract: The driver circuit comprises a timing circuit for supplying high frequency pulses S1 to a transistor Q1 and lower frequency pulses S2 to a transistor Q2. The high frequency pulses enable an inductor L1 to charge the electroluminescent device to a high voltage from a low voltage battery supply before the voltage is reset to ground potential by pulses S2 fed to the transistor Q2.
Patent GB-2289529-A (GB)
Title: Plate heat exchanger having polygonal chambers in surface of plates
Inventor: NIIMI TOMIO
IPC: F28F13/06
Filed: 1995-05-16
Abstract: A heat exchanger comprises a cylindrical casing 19 and a heat exchanger unit 4, inserted into said casing, and having a first and a second heat transfer unit 2, 3. The first and second heat transfer units 2, 3 include a larger and a smaller diameter disc 6, 7 each having polygonal chambers 5 on a surface. The chambers are arranged to face one another and alternately arranged relative to one another so as to communicate with one another. The second unit has two pairs of larger and smaller discs arranged back to back and a closing plate 10 provided between peripheries of said larger diameter discs to form a fluid passage between said closing plate 10 and peripheries of said smaller diameter discs. Rear side surfaces of said smaller diameter discs of said first heat transfer unit are concentrically coupled to the rear side surface of said larger diameter discs of said second heat transfer unit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2302305-A (GB)
Title: Mounting method for extensible coverings
Inventor: BEURRIER JEAN-MAURICE
IPC: C09J5/00
Filed: 1995-06-19
Abstract: A method is described of mounting an extensible covering 2 on a solid component 1 where adhesive 3 is applied to the solid component in pre-determined discrete areas 4 only, which are distributed over said surface and separated by substantially adhesive free areas 5. These areas may be arranged in a regular pattern. The extensible covering 2 is placed on the component 1 using a light pressure in order to take up the shape of the component. The adhesive 3 is then allowed to set. The extensible covering may be a moquette or a woven material for vehicle interior trim and the component may be a part of the vehicle interior, alternatively the material may be a sound deadening material and the component an undershield.
Patent GB-2292258-A (GB)
Title: Multi-position antenna
Inventor: PHILLIPS JAMES PATRICK
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 1995-07-17
Abstract: An antenna system includes a first antenna (107) positioned on a first device housing portion (103) and a parasitic radiator (108) positioned on a second device housing (102). The housings move relative to one another to collapse the device during a standby mode and extend the device during an active communication mode. The first antenna (107) and the parasitic radiator (108) are positioned on their respective housings such that they are parasitically coupled when the housings are collapsed and are not coupled when the housings are extended. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2307268-A (GB)
Title: Baggage lock
Inventor: KUO YUNG-LUNG
IPC: E05B65/52
Filed: 1995-11-14
Abstract: A baggage lock comprises a bolt mechanism in which bolts 47,55 are movable to engage respective apertured keepers (inserted at 15), and are maintained in their engaged positions by latch detent plates 21, 23. A release plate 22 engages the detent plates to move them to a bolt release position and plate 22 can be locked against such movement by a combination lock 3. Plate 22 pushes plate 21 to release and, via formations 224, 231, pulls plate 23 to release - the interaction allowing the plates 21, 23 sufficient movement to allow bolt engagement even if the plate 22 is locked. As shown the bolt are pivotably mounted and the plates slide.
Patent GB-2294848-A (GB)
Title: Call routing system for a wireless data device
Inventor: SCHELLINGER MICHAEL J
IPC: H04W4/20
Filed: 1995-03-10
Abstract: A call routing system includes an authorization and call routing equipment (ACRE) (117), a cordless base station (115) connected by a wireline network (111) having caller identification. The cordless base station (115) initiates a call to the ACRE (117), which receives the cordless base station's (115) telephone number. The ACRE (117) then uses the telephone number for routing subsequent telephone calls to the cordless base station (115). The cordless base station (115) can receive and store caller identification information and transmit this information to a radiotelephone (101). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298866-A (GB)
Title: Refrigerant composition comprising fluoroethane
Inventor: PEARSON STEPHEN FORBES
IPC: C09K5/04
Filed: 1996-03-11
Abstract: A refrigerant composition comprises a non-flammable amount of fluoroethane (R161). Preferred compositions comprise (percetages by weight):  (i) up to 15%, preferably from 1 to 10%, of fluoroethane and either pentafluoroethane (R125) or octafluoropropane (R218); (ii) up to 30% fluoroethane, pentafluoroethane and octafluoropropane; (iii) fluoroethane and from 10 to 70% of at least one of pentafluoroethane and octafluoropropane. The composition may comprise a hydrocarbon, preferably from 2 to 10%, which may be at least one of n-propane, isopropane, n-butane or propylene.
Patent GB-2317468-A (GB)
Title: Digital signal processing integrated circuit architecture
Inventor: GLASS SIMON JAMES
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 1996-09-23
Abstract: A digital signal processing system has a microprocessor unit 2 operating under control of microprocessor program instruction words which controls data transfer to and from a data storage device 8 and the supply and fetching of data to and from a digital signal processing unit 4.
Patent GB-2319877-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated sign
Inventor: HOWARD MARTIN
IPC: G09F13/02
Filed: 1996-11-29
Abstract: An illuminated sign is mounted on a wall, the sign part being mounted on a framework and the lamp is arranged so that the sign is lit substantially uniformly across its face. The lamp is a light tube T located in a framework on supports 4 disposed in front of the sign face P by a distance D and at an angle * small Greek alpha *, both of these being selected to create the required uniform illumination. The sign may include symbols 9 in front of the sign face.
Patent GB-2309084-A (GB)
Title: Electronic cord/tape measure
Inventor: OWEN NEIL SIMON
IPC: G01B3/10
Filed: 1997-01-13
Abstract: The cord/tape 20 includes a housing 12A, 12B which accommodates electronic circuit board means 53 for measuring and displaying the length of the cord/tape 20. Toothed/splined pinch rollers 39A, 39B allow extension/retraction of the cord/tape 20 without slippage. A pinch roller is connected with a code wheel 50 and then by capacitive coupling to a stator (87, see block diagram) which produces a combined voltage sum signal processed by a decoder (83) to represent rotation of the rotor 50 and thus linear movement of cord/tape 20 which is fed to display 70.
Patent GB-2310688-A (GB)
Title: Crank chamber venting means for an internal combustion engine
Inventor: BRUTSCH EDGAR
IPC: F01M13/04
Filed: 1997-02-17
Abstract: A crank chamber venting means for an internal combustion engine having passages 3,4 and separating chambers 5, integrated into the crank casing, for leading off the venting gases and separating the air and oil and from which oil can be returned to the crank chamber 6 through at least one return passage 4 which is likewise integrated into the crank casing. The passages are provided in one of the end walls 1 of the crank casing so as to be open towards the outside in the direction of the axis of the crank casing and are covered by a cover, which can be fitted on in a sealed fashion, to form closed passages. A high proportion of oil is separated from the venting gas and manufacture is simple and cost effective; for example, the main separating chamber can be cast without the use of a dead core.
Patent GB-2324206-A (GB)
Title: Adaptor ring for mounting an accessory in a wall box
Inventor: SCHULTE-LIPPERN GUNTER
IPC: H01R13/73
Filed: 1997-04-08
Abstract: An adaptor ring 18, 22 rests on top of a flush-mounted wall box 14 and receives an electrical accessory 16 whose mounting is otherwise is not dimensionally compatible with the box. The ring and accessory are mouted on an internal flange 20 of the box 14.
Patent GB-2327470-A (GB)
Title: Spindle bearing assembly
Inventor: SYNNOTT ANTHONY THOMAS
IPC: F16C37/00
Filed: 1997-07-18
Abstract: A spindle bearing assembly has a rolling-element bearing (11) with an inner ring (12) rotatably fixed to a spindle (10) and an outer ring (13) fitted into a recessed portion of an inner annular block (16) of a linear ball cage device (15). The device has a stationary annular outer block (19) and a set of balls (20) with a cage between the inner and outer blocks (16, 19). The inner block (16) is a multi-part construction to provide an internal passage (21) for passing coolant therethrough. The device (15) serves to guide the bearing (11) for axial displacement along with the spindle (10).
Patent GB-2327710-A (GB)
Title: Surface fastener engaging elements
Inventor: KATO HISANORI
IPC: A44B18/00
Filed: 1997-07-25
Abstract: A moulded surface fastener with engaging elements, eg hooks 4, which each have a groove formed in an upper surface 10. The groove is filled with a cohesive or adhesive material 12 to enhance attachment to a complementary material.
Patent GB-2319267-A (GB)
Title: Microcapsules for pressure-sensitive paper
Inventor: SUGISAWA KUNIO
IPC: B41M5/165
Filed: 1997-11-11
Abstract: Microcapsules of mean particle particle diameter of 3-10 ~m and narrow particle size distribution containing colour formers are used in pressure-sensitive recording papers the microcapsules have a cumulative particle size distribution taken from the side of larger particles, the ratio of the diameter at 25% value to the diameter at 50% value is not more than 1.25 and the ratio of the diameter at 75% value to the diameter at 50% value is not less than 0.75 and the standard deviation of the particle size distribution is in the range of 1 to 2 ~m. The microcapsules are produced by (1) dissolving a colour former in a hydrophobic solvent, (2) forming an aqueous solution of isobutylene/maleic anhydride copolymer, (3) dispersing solution 1  in solution 2  by stirring to form an o/w emulsion with particle sizes set out above, 4  forming an amino resin prepolymer and 5  adding prepolymer 4  to dispersion 3  and lent to polymerise 4 and form microcapsules of specified particle size. Alternatively 4 can be added to solutions 1  and 2  and then heated to form microcapsules.
Patent GB-2332591-A (GB)
Title: Subscriber terminal signalling
Inventor: LAMKIN RICHARD MORTIMER
IPC: H04M1/00
Filed: 1997-12-16
Abstract: The present invention provides a subscriber terminal for a telecommunications system, comprising a signalling processor arranged to receive a signalling event, and to reference a stored set of sequences to select a sequence corresponding to the signalling event, each sequence in the set comprising a plurality of instructions. Further, an instruction storage is provided comprising a predetermined set of instructions from which all sequences in said set of sequences are derived, and a macroprocessor is arranged to process the selected sequence by retrieving from the instruction storage the instructions defined in the selected sequence, and executing those instructions. This approach has been found to provide a particularly efficient way of processing signalling procedures within a subscriber terminal of a telecommunications system.
Patent GB-2317696-A (GB)
Title: Identifying oil columns
Inventor: EADINGTON PETER JOHN
IPC: G01N33/24
Filed: 1996-05-21
Abstract: A method of using natural oil inclusions in rock that is capable of oil entrapment to determine whether that rock, has had or presently contains oil, comprises the steps of selecting two or more regions on a sample of the rock; determining a ratio of the number of regions that contain oil inclusions, or the number of regions that do not contain oil inclusions, as against the total number of regions selected; and comparing that ratio against standard rock samples to thereby enable the determination to be made as to whether or not the rock has had or presently contains oil. The method can also be used to locate boundaries of different fluid phases in geological sites capable of retaining oil.
Patent GB-2322419-A (GB)
Title: Pressure valve
Inventor: FEHLMANN WOLFGANG
IPC: F02M37/00
Filed: 1998-02-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a pressure valve for installation into a delivery line 14 between a pump working chamber 16 of a fuel-injection pump and an injection site 17 in the internal combustion engine to be supplied thereby, having a valve body 15 which is provided with a valve seat 21 and comprises a through-going duct 18, in which a pressure valve closing member 23 is guided, having a non-return valve 32 which is disposed in the working chamber 51 of said pressure valve closing member, wherein the non-return valve 32 and the pressure valve closing member 23 are disposed in the through-going duct 18 so as to be movable in a relative manner with respect to each other and on the injection-side the return spring 46 moves the non-return valve 32 into position in the through-going bore 12 and on the pump chamber side the said return spring arranges the pressure valve closing member 23 with respect to the valve seat 21 of the valve body 15.