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Patent GB-2253310-A (GB)
Title: Multi-module connector
Inventor: SUMIDA TATSUYA
IPC: H01R13/639
Filed: 1992-02-28
Abstract: A multi-module connector includes groups of compact female unit connectors (1) and male unit connectors (2) each carrying a number of terminals, and connector frames (3A, 3B) each of which has aligned connector inserting windows (4) for individually receiving and retaining the female unit connectors (1) and the male unit connectors (2). Each unit connector is retained by a holding mechanism and the frames are held together by a forcible fitting mechanism. The holding mechanism for a unit connector (1, 2) is embodied as a hinged latch (10). A temporary holding latch (6) may also be provided. Each unit connector (1, 2) may have a polariser (17, 18). The forcible fitting mechanism is embodied as a nut (15) and bolt (16). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260634-A (GB)
Title: Connector apparatus
Inventor: HOCK LWEE NAI
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 1992-10-15
Abstract: A connector apparatus has a housing (12) having contacts (24). and a container (32) inserted into, and withdrawn from, the housing (12). A memory card or hard disc drive package is placed in a storage space of the container (32). With the container (32) fully inserted into the housing (12), the insertion inlet (20) of the housing (12) is closed by the front wall (36) of the container (32), preventing the intrusion of foreign small particles and dirt into the housing (12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270834-A (GB)
Title: Child safety-seat for vehicle
Inventor: HALAND YNGVE
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 1992-10-29
Abstract: A child's safety-seat 7, to be positioned, rearward-facing, on the front passenger seat squab 3, of a motor vehicle comprises:     (a) a seat portion 10,   (b) a back portion 12 and   (c) means to retain the child in the seat,   the back portion including a rear projection 15 adapted to engage part of the vehicle so as to space the back of the seat from the dashboard. The projection may fit under the dashboard 5, of the vehicle to stop the seat riding up in use. The arrangement may be such as to permit inflation of an air bag 6, without interference from the seat. An alternative rear projection (Fig 3) also engages the dash board and rests on the floor of the vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274866-A (GB)
Title: Window or door frame structure
Inventor: ROGERS JOHN THOMAS
IPC: E06B3/08
Filed: 1993-02-04
Abstract: A window or door frame structure comprises a cross member (16) connected between opposed frame elements (10). Each element (10) comprises two parts (12 and 14) joined together end-to-end to provide respective flanges (30 and 20) disposed in parallel and axially offset relationship with one another. A respective end of the cross member (16) is connected such as by screws to each frame element (10) between the axially offset flanges (20 and 30). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264676-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonically welded joint for writing instruments.
Inventor: ISHIGAKI MASAYUKI
IPC: B43K8/02
Filed: 1993-02-25
Abstract: First, second and third bottom stepped portions 18, 20, 22 are formed stepwise at lead end portion of the casing 10 of a writing instrument. First, second, third and fourth lead stepped portions 32, 34, 36, 37 are formed stepwise at a bottom end portion of the lead portion (12) of the writing instrument. Lead end faces 24, 26 of the second and third bottom stepped portions 20, 22 are adhered with bottom end faces 40, 42 of the second and third lead stepped portions 34, 36 by means of ultrasonic adhesion. Prior to adhesion (Fig. 1A), the end faces 24, 26 include projections 28, 30. The joint ensures that the instrument will remain air tight if bent. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278411-A (GB)
Title: Pipe couplings
Inventor: HARPER BRIAN
IPC: F16L21/04
Filed: 1993-04-30
Abstract: A pipe coupling (1) comprising an annular sleeve (2) arranged to overly ends of pipes (3, 4) to be connected, the free ends of the sleeve member being inclined (13, 14) radially outwardly towards its ends; an elastomeric annular sealing gasket (9) disposed at least partly within each inclined end of the sleeve (2) and held in place by an annular compression flange member (5, 6) having a skirt portion (7, 8), axially outwardly of the sleeve, extending radially inwardly, and an axially inwardly extending collar portion (11, 12) overlying the free end of the sleeve (2) each gasket (9) includes a rear surface engageable by the radially inwardly extending portion of the flange member (5, 6), a radially inner surface extending generally axially, [toe,] and an inclined surface (32, 33) arranged to engage the inclined surface (13, 14) of the sleeve (2), the inclined surface of the gasket being, at a lesser angle than that of the end of the sleeve (2) and tightening means (19, 20) associated with the compression flange member for applying the compressive force on the gasket whereby to ensure sealing of the gasket. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272696-A (GB)
Title: Purification of 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane
Inventor: CORREIA YVES
IPC: C07C17/395
Filed: 1993-10-27
Abstract: A process for the purification of a 1,1-dichloro-fluoroethane containing unsaturated impurity, which process comprises irradiating the 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane containing unsaturated impurity in the liquid phase, in the presence of oxygen, by short-wavelength UV rays (200 to 360 nm), then washing with an alkaline and/or reducing solution, and drying.
Patent GB-2273093-A (GB)
Title: Container having a self-locking assembly
Inventor: OOSTERHUIS DARRELL
IPC: B65D5/24
Filed: 1993-11-29
Abstract: In a container assembled from a plastics sheet, side walls (17) and (19) are moved through 90 DEG  to face one another and inner walls (18) and (31) are folded over outer walls (22) and (25) holding all the walls in position. The container is then locked into position by inner base (10) folding into the container to meet the face of outer base (15). This allows the edge formations at the end of the base (10) to interlock with those at the end of the inner wall (31). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274178-A (GB)
Title: Strain relief for optic fibres
Inventor: LEE NICHOLAS ANTHONY
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 1993-12-22
Abstract: A strain relief apparatus for use with at least one optical fiber 20 mounted between piles within a matrix of a generally planar laminated composite structure 22 wherein the fiber (22) extends from a surface of the composite structure has an anchor 24 with a distal portion 28, a proximal portion (26) and an orifice 30 extending therethrough, wherein the proximal portion is configured to be embedded within the composite structure with the distal portion extending from the composite structure and the optical fiber (20) extending through the orifice. Protective cabling 38 is threaded over the optical fiber and secured to the distal anchor portion to provide strain relief. In another embodiment (Figs 7 - 9), a ferrule (136) extends over the optical fiber (120) and is mounted within the distal anchor portion (128). In another embodiment (Fig 12), the anchor (224) is designed such that the orifice (230) increases in size to form a bend radius (R) that provides strain relief. The anchor may also be designed to lead the fibre laterally from the structure at an angle thereto (Fig 5, 10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274119-A (GB)
Title: Yarn processing machinery
Inventor: CRUMP ANDREW C L
IPC: D02G1/12
Filed: 1994-01-10
Abstract: Yarn processing machinery comprises at least one sensor (12, 17) mounted on the machinery to detect a breakage in the yarn (5) and at least one accumulator (6, 9) located sequentially in the machinery which accumulates yarn (5) passing through the machinery. A control device (24), in response to an output signal received from the sensor (12, 17) indicative of a yarn breakage, reduces the operating speed of the machinery before or after the accumulator (6, 9). The machinery may comprise a stuffer box (4), coiler (7), heat setter (8) and winder (11). A signal from sensor (12) causes slowing of units (7, 8, 11) to enable mending of the broken yarn while the store in accumulator (6) is being used up. A signal from sensor (17) causes slowing of units (4, 7, 8) while these continue to supply accumulator (9) at reduced rate. The accumulator (6) comprises a conveyor with a chicane arrangement for restoring kinks in the yarn. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287216-A (GB)
Title: Pen-like electric heat sealer
Inventor: CHOU AMMY
IPC: B29C65/18
Filed: 1994-03-07
Abstract: A fountain-pen shaped heat sealing tool (1) comprises a housing (3) for the electrical supply, and a holder (2) for a heat sealing unit (5). A cap (7) with a fixing clip (70) covers the holders (2). The heat sealing unit (5) has a tip (511) extending out through a hole (20) in the holder and a heating element surrounds the tip (511). A compression spring (50) is located between the heat sealing unit (5) and the housing (3) and when pressure is applied to the tip (511) by contact with a workpiece electrical contact is made between the electrical supply and tip (511) which is formed back against the spring (50). When pressure is released the spring presses the tip (511) forward to break the circuit.
Patent GB-2291868-A (GB)
Title: Treating exhaust gases with a suspension of dolomite
Inventor: ROBERTSON DANIEL STEWART
IPC: B01D53/92
Filed: 1994-07-30
Abstract: A process is described which allows the removal of up to 100% of the carbon dioxide and acid gases, such as oxides of nitrogen, from the exhaust gases produced by fossil fuelled engines. The exhaust gases are contacted with a suspension of dolomite in aqueous sodium chloride solution (eg sea water) under pressure the products of the reaction being NaHCO3 precipitate and MgCl2.
Patent GB-2291995-A (GB)
Title: Audio/visual warning system
Inventor: MEUSCHKE FRIEDRICH THEODOR
IPC: B60Q1/52
Filed: 1994-08-05
Abstract: The audio/visual warning system consists of a transmitter and receiver of signals of the same type and frequency. The transmitter transmits signals from danger points in the direction of any approaching vehicles with a range calculated so as to give the operator of the approaching vehicle enough time to avoid a collision. The signals will be strong enough to pass through obstructions and cover a safe distance. The transmitter can (if carried by a vehicle) adiust its range to the velocity of the carrying vehicle as well as adjust its directional output should the need arise. It could also have the ability to send out coded signals which will be read by the receiver to give the operator specific audio or visual information of the type of danger approaching.
Patent GB-2292271-A (GB)
Title: Mobile telephone battery charger also usable as a light and incorporating      fragrance releasing agent
Inventor: HUNG CHIN KUO
IPC: A61L9/12
Filed: 1994-08-09
Abstract: The charger has a clamp 12 to retain a piece 20 of solid fragrant agent which sends out a pleasing smell through a slit 11 in the charger casing 10. When used in an automobile, the heat evolved therefrom will increase the evaporation of the fragrant agent 20 thus refreshing the driver and enhancing driving safety. A light bulb 14 controlled by a switch 15 is additionally included so that the charger call also be used as a light source. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292227-A (GB)
Title: Binocular magnifier having concave mirror
Inventor: MARSHALL IAN
IPC: G02B23/14
Filed: 1994-08-10
Abstract: An optical system for magnifying a single object 1 and projecting two images at infinity conjugate into each eye of an observer, which forms two intermediate aerial images 4 (only one shown) near to two eyepieces 5 - 7. The eyepieces collimate the aerial image and project it into the observer's eyes. The aerial image is projected by a concave mirror 3, is divided into the two optical paths by two beamsplitters 2, 8 angled at 90 DEG , and reflected into the eyepieces comprising one or more lenses 6 by two plane mirrors 10. The object may be a liquid crystal display or cathode ray tube. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292513-A (GB)
Title: Men's underpants
Inventor: CROSSLEY JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: A41B9/02
Filed: 1994-08-10
Abstract: The underpants include an aperture (11) in the front crotch zone and have a flap (10) hanging loosely in front of the aperture to cover the genitalia. The flap may be connected at its sides to the underpants either directly or via pieces of fabric 14. The rear section of the underpants may be in the form of a G-string. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280190-A (GB)
Title: Polymer composite,molding product thereof,and laminate
Inventor: HORIIE TAKEFUMI
IPC: B29C48/405
Filed: 1993-04-05
Abstract: A polymer composite which is excellent in mechanical properties such as restorability and impact resistance, coatability and adhesiveness, and wherein preferably the dispersed phases are distributed uniformly. It is produced by polymerizing a vinylic monomer selected from among styrenic monomers, acrylonitrile, methacrylonitrile, ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids, anhydrides thereof and esters thereof in the presence of both a rubbery copolymer and a thermoplastic resin selected from among polyolefins, polyamides, polyimides, polyarylene others, polyacetals and polyesters in the substantial absence of any solvent. It is preferable that part of the vinylic monomer be grafted onto the rubber copolymer and the polyolefin and that the thermoplastic resin form a matrix phase. Most of the polymer composites are produced by kneading the vinylic monomer, rubbery copolymer and thermoplastic resin together under a high shearing force to effect the polymerization of the vinylic monomer and removing an unreacted monomer under a low shearing force. The kneading is carried out on a single- or double-screw extruder with a vent hole. The composite polymer is used as an elastic molding because it is readily moldable and as an adhesive for laminates because it is suitable also as an adhesive.
Patent GB-2302031-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for playing games
Inventor: BUTTERFIELD NEIL ROGER
IPC: A63B5/02
Filed: 1995-06-12
Abstract: Apparatus (2) for use by children for playing games comprises at least one pair of post members (4), a cross bar (6) for extending between the post members (4), and a pair of connector members (8) which are slidable up and down the post members (4) and which are releaseably lockable in position on the post members (4) at chosen heights, and the connector members (8) being such that they each support one end of the cross bar. Where the apparatus only has one set of equipment, then the children may play games such as high jump games. Where the apparatus has several sets of the equipment, then the children may play mock horse jumping games. The cross bar (6) may be in segments and may support a net.
Patent GB-2290522-A (GB)
Title: Transporting Viscous Material
Inventor: BRUDERER BROCK CHARLES
IPC: B65D88/12
Filed: 1995-06-21
Abstract: A transportable container for a viscous material uses an ISO type structure. The container is formed by a hollow enclosed body (10) defined by a rectangular base (11), end walls (12) and side walls (13) which project upwardly from the base. A top wall (14) is connected to the side and end walls. Openings (25) are formed in one end wall (12) and a heating arrangement is insertable through one or more of the openings (25) to locate within the body (10) to heat viscous material within the body. A recess 33 in an end wall (12) provides a location for a coupler valve by which viscous material can be loaded into and removed from the body (10). The top wall (14) includes an opening (21) for inspection and/or loading of viscous material. Preferably the material is bitumen. Preferably an insulation jacket is draped over the container when heating. Preferably the container is half standard ISO height. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291248-A (GB)
Title: Illumination device
Inventor: FOLEY JOHN
IPC: F21V8/00
Filed: 1995-07-05
Abstract: An illumination device (1) and methods for producing said device and parts thereof for backlighting a liquid crystal display (3, Figure 1) wherein the illumination device comprises a solid substrate 5 containing at least one groove 11 and an optical fibre (7) comprising an inner core 23 and an outer cladding layer 25 fitted into the groove(s) 11. The outer cladding layer 25 is of reduced thickness on the exposed side of the core 23 such that, light supplied along the optical fibre (7) from a light source (9), is transversely emitted from the optical fibre through the reduced thickness layer 14. The light source may be a laser diode and may be multi-colored. The reduction in cladding thickness may be made before, or after, the optical fibres are immobilised in the groove. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2303056-A (GB)
Title: Backpack
Inventor: GOODCHILD PAUL JONATHON
IPC: A45F3/04
Filed: 1995-07-13
Abstract: A backpack comprises a pack 23, two main supporting straps 28,28' for passing over the shoulder of a wearer and two tensioning straps 20,20', the ends 29,29',36,36' of each supporting strap being connected to upper and lower sections of the pack, one end 35,35' of each tensioning strap being connected to a supporting strap and the other end 38,38' being connected to the pack at a position spaced from the upper connection of a supporting strap such that tightening of the tensioning straps causes the upper section of the pack to be pulled towards a wearer's back. Preferably the tensioning straps are connected to the pack above the upper connection of the supporting straps to the pack. The lengths of either/both the supporting and the tensioning straps may be adjusted. The pack may comprise a transverse reinforced section 22 to which the straps are attached and a vertical reinforced section. The supporting straps may have two sections 31,31',32,32' joined by buckles 30,30'.
Patent GB-2304497-A (GB)
Title: Cellular communications system with provision of services to visiting mobiles
Inventor: SHANNON JOHN PARKER
IPC: H04M3/436
Filed: 1995-08-19
Abstract: In a cellular communications system comprising a plurality of zones, details of authorised services for each mobile terminal are stored at a central register. The central register is accessed on entry of a visiting mobile terminal into that zone whereby to retrieve the service details for that mobile, the retrieved details are stored at a local register and compared with a set of services capable of being supported within the zone, and providing to the terminal information relating only to those services that are both authorised for use by the terminal and capaple of support within the zone. In a preferred embodiment, information relating to a service which cannot be supported in a particular zone is not forwarded to the local register thus avoiding message rejection by the local register.
Patent GB-2290379-A (GB)
Title: Selective binding materials and assays
Inventor: SAUER MAURICE JOHN
IPC: G01N33/74
Filed: 1994-03-04
Abstract: Use of indole ring containing compounds such as melanin and immobilised dopa and its polymers as a selective binding agent for concentrating target compounds for assay and immobilised forms of these for use in selective binding processes. Particularly provided are specific binding materials comprising melanin and oxidised dopa or tyrosine in a particulate form or immobilised forms, e.g. on a solid phase support, and apparatus such as filters and test kits containing these materials.  beta 2-adrenergics particularly clenbuterol, and steroids, are readily concentrated from fluids such as urine utilising materials of the invention as capture and retention agent and release agents.
Patent GB-2292148-A (GB)
Title: Glycidyl esters for use in electronics adhesives and process for their preparation
Inventor: SCHULTZ ROSE ANN
IPC: C07D301/30
Filed: 1995-03-03
Abstract: Glycidyl esters are prepared to have low chlorine, chloride, sodium and potassium contamination and a thixotropic index greater than 3.0 by a process that comprises reacting carboxylic mono- or dimer acids with glycidyl alcohols in a molar ratio of 1 to 0.9 - 2.0 using carbodiimide as the acylating agent and a pyridine-type catalyst. The pyridine-type catalyst is removed by strongly acidic ion exchange.
Patent GB-956155-A (GB)
Abstract: 956,155. Geophysical prospecting. JERSEY PRODUCTION RESEARCH CO. May 4, 1961 [June 15, 1960], No. 16196/61. Heading H4D. [Also in Division G1] In order to determine the travel time of seismic waves between a transmitter and a geophone by forming a cross-correlation curve from a counter-part of the transmitted wave and the geophone output, a curve with substantially one peak only, Fig. 2 (as compared with the known curve, Fig. 1) is produced by shaping the seismic waves in accordance with a binary code formed by operating on a binary code group of N digits such that the code group will not repeat itself before (2<SP>n</SP> - 1) digits. The apparatus for generating the seismic waves includes banks 235, 237 of tubes connected to circuits 200b, 200a, respectively; each tube 219, Fig. 5, comprises a tubular outer electrode of copper or brass, a tungsten wire electrode and intervening electric insulation. Seismic waves are stated to be produced by electric discharge between the lower ends of the electrodes, and the energy-supplying circuit 200 includes a capacitor 217, D.C. source 201, rectifier 224, inductor 222 and thyratron 209. Unit 227, Fig. 4, may be a two-channel magnetic tape reproducer, a pre-recorded tape providing pulses on leads 228, 230 in a sequence that will render the thyratrons in circuits 200a, 200b conductive according to the above binary code, Figs. 6-9 (none shown).
Patent GB-2314701-A (GB)
Title: Detecting overheating of printed circuit boards
Inventor: GROVES THOMAS PAUL
IPC: G01R31/12
Filed: 1996-06-27
Abstract: A prints circuit board 21 is supplied with current from a source 20. A current sensor 22 is coupled to a noise monitor 23 responsive to a frequency band in which variations will occur if the board 21 overheats. If the intensity of the noise signal exceeds a preset level, an alarm signal is generated to shut down or reduce the Power supplied to the board.
Patent GB-2303071-A (GB)
Title: Athletes' starting blocks
Inventor: SMALLMAN VICTORIA BERYL
IPC: A63K3/02
Filed: 1996-07-05
Abstract: Athletes' starting blocks have footrests (16) carried by respective brackets (17) each of which is adjustable lengthwise of an associated rail (1). The rails (1) are coupled by a lazy tongs or scissor linkage (6) which keeps them parallel while allowing them to be spaced apart at different settings. Thus the lateral spacing of the footrests (16) is adjustable as well as their longitudinal positions. The brackets (17) conveniently screw clamp (27) to the respective rails, and tightening the clamp can be arranged to force the bracket (17) down causing spikes (32) underneath to project below the rail (1) and in the ground. Conversely, loosening the clamp (27), for adjustment of the footrest (16) along the rail (1), will draw the bracket (17) up, and with it the spikes (32) so that they are clear of the ground and will not impede such adjustment.
Patent GB-2303059-A (GB)
Title: Seat lifter for motor vehicles
Inventor: MATSUMOTO TADASHI
IPC: B60N2/18
Filed: 1996-07-04
Abstract: Lifter shaft 23 or 23a has a sector gear 21 rotated by centre gear 15 to move seat frame 28 vertically with respect to a base frame 3 through a link mechanism 25,27. The sector gear 21 has a stopper arm 50 which protrudes from one side and has a pointed end engaging with an elongate arcuate hole 51 in the base frame whereby to limit angular movement, the hole being partly covered by a vertical wall of the rail 2 to which the base frame 3 is fixed. The gear teeth may have a curvature which periodically increases and decreases in the direction of tooth height in a continuous and differentiable function. There is no assist spring whereby the dead weight of the frame 2 always biasses the gears and linkages to avoid backlash.