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Patent GB-2289723-A (GB)
Title: Preventing vehicle theft
Inventor: SPILLER PHILIP ERIC
IPC: B60R25/04
Filed: 1994-05-17
Abstract: Ignition or fuel flow is prevented with the engine running by energising a relay R1 in response to a relay R2 being de-energised. The circuit of the relay R2 includes an arming switch 20 and a switch 15 which is opened to de-energise the relay in response to attempted vehicle operation, e.g. by release of the hand brake or operation of the steering wheel, gear lever or a foot pedal. An audible and/or visual alarm may be operated when the relay R2 is de-energised. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278193-A (GB)
Title: Optical measurement of thickness
Inventor: HOLLMANN JOERG W
IPC: G01B11/06
Filed: 1994-05-18
Abstract: A non-contact measurement apparatus (10) for measuring the thickness of an object, e.g. lens (64), includes a bifurcated bundle of optical fibres (12), a first arm (14) of which receives light from a light source (24) and a second arm (16) of which conveys reflected light to a light detector (26). Fibres of the two arms are intermixed at the common end 22. A lens assembly (28) has a known focal point whose position is movable relative to the surface (32) of the object, e.g. by means of a stepper motor (58) sliding the assembly on a member (62). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294862-A (GB)
Title: Clasp for watch strap
Inventor: KUNIO KATO
IPC: A44C5/24
Filed: 1994-07-15
Abstract: A folding clasp for a watch strap comprises two parts 1, 2 which are pivotally movable relative to one another. One part 2 can overlie the other part 1 and so provide a shortened, closed position, this position being lockable. An open position is also available in which the two parts extend away from each other, allowing the watch to be slipped over the hand. Connecting means are provided to connect the ends of a conventional watch strap to the parts 1, 2, one of these connecting means being one or more upstanding protuberance 5 by means of which a strap of the type with a series of holes therein may be adjustably connected to the clasp. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293301-A (GB)
Title: Fishing rods
Inventor: BRUCE JAMES
IPC: A01K87/02
Filed: 1994-09-23
Abstract: A fishing rod comprises a plurality of tapered sections (10, 11) and joints (12) for coupling the ends or each pair of sections together comprising a ferrule (13) formed on the larger of the cross-sections having a hexagonal socket (14) (Fig 3) tapering from its open end and a tapered tip portion 15 on the end of the other section of similar cross-section and dimensions to the socket to fit in the socket and hold the two sections together without relative rotation between the sections. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294919-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for applying labels to moving articles
Inventor: JONES TIMOTHY JOHN
IPC: B65C9/18
Filed: 1994-09-23
Abstract: The apparatus applies adhesive labels to the rear of articles A, B, C ... on a moving conveyer (3). Two arms L, R are mounted on a gantry (2) spanning the conveyer (3). Each arm has an inner arm portion (15) mounted on a shaft (6) which is rotated by a motor (9) and transmission, always in the same direction, under the control of a computer having an input from a sensor (55) for detecting the rear edge of each article. Each arm has an outer arm portion (17) pivoted to the inner arm and urged to a straight position by a torsion spring (19). Each outer arm (17) carried a label-applying pad (33) and is extended by an actuator to collect a label from a printer above the gentry and then retracted, to clear the printer, as the arm rotates, in response to detection of a package, to apply its label to the package. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282368-A (GB)
Title: Method for manufacturing alkali chromates from chromium ore by two stage oxidation
Inventor: ARNDT UWE
IPC: C01G37/14
Filed: 1994-09-28
Abstract: A method for manufacturing alkali chromates eg Na2CrO4 in which a mixture consisting of chromium ore, alkali compound and optionally leaning materials is heated in a first stage in an atmosphere containing not more than 5 vol.% oxygen to a temperature between 1 000 and 1 400 DEG C, and in a second stage is oxidized at a lower temperature of 900 to 1 070 DEG C with supply of an atmosphere containing at least 50% oxygen.
Patent GB-2294283-A (GB)
Title: Protective cover for a article surface
Inventor: SHIEH TYNG-YUN
IPC: E04G21/30
Filed: 1994-10-18
Abstract: A protective cover for an article surface (such as a window or door frame) comprises at least two vertical sides 12, 14 and one horizontal side 26, 28, 30. Each of the two vertical sides has a predetermined height and the horizontal side has a pleated construction. The horizontal side has two long sides 16, 22 which are attached respectively with the adjoining long sides of each of the two vertical sides. The horizontal side is folded such that the vertical sides are stacked together when the protective cover is rolled up. When the protective cover is in use, the horizontal side is spread out horizontally to shield an article surface while the vertical sides are attached to a periphery of the article surface by adhesive or double-sided adhesive tape. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285582-A (GB)
Title: Sexual sterilisation clip
Inventor: MCQUILKIN PETER HENRY
IPC: A61B17/122
Filed: 1994-12-23
Abstract: The clip, which is also suitable for other medical use, comprises hingedly connected upper and lower jaw members 12, 14 and an internal silicone rubber lining 18, 20, the jaw members being provided at their ends away from the hinge with interlocking means 128, 150 to secure the clip in a closed position. The lower jaw member 14 has a second hinge 144 near its latching end about which this end can pivot to ensure positive latching of the clip. The U-shaped portion 140 of the lower jaw member is thickened in cross-section to provide rigidity for the latch portion 148 and thereby provide a strong latch. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-946829-A (GB)
Abstract: 946,829. Wheel flange detectors. STANDARD TELEPHONES & CABLES Ltd. Aug. 12, 1960 [Aug. 14, 1959], No. 28020/60. Heading B7N. An electromagnetic device for detecting the passage of a wheel flange of a railway vehicle comprises a transmitting coil S, supplied from an A.C. source and mounted on one side of a rail of the track so that the angle it forms with the vertical centre line of the rail may be adjusted and a receiving coil with an L-shaped core E, mounted on the opposite side of the rail with one end of the core fixed to the rail web and surrounded except at the free end of the core with a non-magnetic cover. The arrangement forms a magnetic bridge consisting of the two parts of the rail above and below the point 6 at which the core is secured to the rail and the air gaps 3-5 and 4-5 between the head and base of the rail and the free end of the core respectively. In the absence of a wheel flange in the air gap 3-5 the bridge is unbalanced and the flux in core E provides a receiver output, the presence of a wheel flange produces a change in the receiver output. The arrangement may be used for operating an axle counter or a level crossing system or for indicating the presence of a train on a section of track.
Patent GB-2298376-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to extraction apparatus
Inventor: FITZPATRICK JAMES
IPC: F24C15/20
Filed: 1995-02-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to extraction apparatus (50) used to remove heat and fumes (10) from a kitchen environment. Accordingly, there is provided an extraction apparatus (50) providing means for the entrapment of vaporised products comprising filter means (40') traversing an extraction path of said vaporised products, wherein said filter means are cooled by cooling means (55). The cooling means (55) may incorporate a vapor compression cycle, an absorption cycle or apparatus exhibiting, for example, the Peltier effect. The extraction apparatus (50) may further be used to recover waste heat.
Patent GB-2285796-A (GB)
Title: Working tool unit of construction machine
Inventor: NISHIMURA SATORU
IPC: E02F3/38
Filed: 1993-09-30
Abstract: A working tool unit of a construction machine, which is excellent in transportability and capable of smoothly handling various kinds of working over a wide range. The unit comprises: a first boom (31a) rockingly mounted on a turning frame (21) of a vehicle body; a second boom (31b) rockingly mounted on the first boom; an arm (32) rockingly mounted on the second boom; a working tool such as a bucket (33) mounted on the arm; a first boom cylinder (35) mounted on the turning frame (21) and the second boom, for rocking the second boom; a second boom cylinder (36) mounted on the second boom and the first boom, for rocking the second boom; and an arm cylinder (37) mounted on the second boom and the arm, for rocking the arm. Extension or contraction of the first boom cylinder (35) and the second boom cylinder (36) causes the first boom (31a) to be rocked, thereby coping up with the switching between the storing attitude and the working attitude. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300489-A (GB)
Title: Quick glance reading spectacles
Inventor: DE NICOLO PHILIP CLIVE
IPC: G02C3/04
Filed: 1995-05-05
Abstract: The spectacles shown have a thumb-finger grip having a hole to accommodate a necklace support.
Patent GB-2300622-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible containers
Inventor: LAKE NIGEL PHILIP
IPC: B65D6/22
Filed: 1995-06-12
Abstract: A container (10) for storing an article comprises a sleeve (16) and separable first and second end units (12, 14) which close the ends of the sleeve in use, wherein the sleeve comprises means (118) to enable collapse thereof to form a configuration of reduced volume for ease of storage of the sleeve when not in use. The collapsed sleeve can be nestable with one of the end members and the sleeve can comprises walls of a twin-wall construction, such as polypropylene extruded sheets which are preferably UV stabilised.
Patent GB-2303879-A (GB)
Title: Liquid ring pump
Inventor: MANGNALL KEITH
IPC: F04C29/12
Filed: 1995-08-01
Abstract: A liquid ring pump comprises an impeller mounted eccentrically in a cylindrical chamber having a suction inlet 2 communicating with inlet duct 5, a discharge aperture 3 communicating with outlet duct 6 and being closed by end closure members, and a compression ratio regulator member 7, fig 2, located in the discharge aperture 3 and having at least one outlet port 8 communicating with the chamber. As shown, the member 7 has a plurality of ports 8, the total area of which relative to the suction inlet area determines the compression ratio of the pump. A diaphragm (10, fig 3) may be provided to close the ports 8 when the pressure within the chamber is below a certain level.
Patent GB-2294837-A (GB)
Title: Installation housing for a loudspeaker for a passenger compartment of a motor vehicle
Inventor: VON HAGEN TILO
IPC: B60J5/04
Filed: 1995-10-23
Abstract: The loudspeaker housing (3) is built into a body panel of the automobile passenger space, e.g. the vehicle side door, by increasing the spacing between the inner and outer skins (6, 7) of the body panel to provide a loudspeaker resonance chamber together with an intermediate sealing strip (10) inserted between the facing surfaces of the inner and outer skins. Pref. the spacing between the inner and outer skins is obtained by symmetrical deformation of each of their surfaces, with the loudspeaker fitted in an opening provided in the inner skin at the centre of the resonance chamber.
Patent GB-2306306-A (GB)
Title: Brush mechanism for artificial play surfaces
Inventor: LAWRENCE CHARLES CLIFFORD SEAG
IPC: A01G1/12
Filed: 1995-10-20
Abstract: A play surface brushing apparatus for providing a multi-directional brushing action to a particulate-filled artificial play or sports surface comprises at least two brush units 43, 44, 45 each adapted to provide a brushing action of the play surface in different directions in the plane of the surface to be brushed. In one arrangement, the apparatus includes at least two brush units 43, 44, 45 adapted to rotate simultaneously, in a brushing plane, about a first and a second axis of rotation substantially orthogonal to the brushing plane. In a second arrangement, (Figs 3 and 4) at least two substantially cylindrical brushes are mounted on a frame such that their axes are substantially parallel to one another. Drive means rotate the brushes in opposite directions. The apparatus is preferably towed and suspended behind a suitable tractor unit to provide a levelling, compaction and maintenance function on the play surface.
Patent GB-2296291-A (GB)
Title: Lubricating i.c.engine valve gear
Inventor: WOLF HARRY
IPC: F01M9/10
Filed: 1995-12-01
Abstract: A lubricant bore 17 in a bracket 10 supporting rocker arms engaging a valve actuating bridge 7 is located above the contact face 9 on the valve stem 8. A pin 18 with three peripheral grooves 19 is press-fitted into and projects from the bore 17 to drip oil onto the contact face 9. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2314820-A (GB)
Title: An electric propulsion system for vehicles
Inventor: SEARLE RUSSELL JOHN
IPC: B62M13/04
Filed: 1996-07-05
Abstract: An electric auxiliary drive for a bicycle comprises a friction roller (G) driven by an electric motor (E) and in engagement with a bicycle tyre (H). The motor and roller are pivoted about a point (J) which intersects the diameter of the bicycle wheel such that the reaction to the rotation of the roller urges the roller against the tyre. The motor is activated above a predetermined level of pedal effort by using the effect of pedal thrust reaction on the rider's body. This is determined by handgrips which incorporate compressed air chambers, the air pressure operating switches to energise the motor.
Patent GB-2305130-A (GB)
Title: Golfer's wrist pronation indicator
Inventor: JENNINGS MARK RICHARD
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 1996-09-09
Abstract: A device for monitoring undesirable movements of the wrist during the playing of a golf shot comprises a device attached to the leading wrist of the golfer and provided with an indicating means that responds to relative movement of the wrist joint and which preferably maintains its position after use for later diagnosis of playing problems. The means can be a shaft 3 which is mounted in a watch shaped body and which when pushed aside retains its position. Optical means can also be used.
Patent GB-2307764-A (GB)
Title: Radio receiver
Inventor: ZENG LI PING
IPC: H04W84/02
Filed: 1996-11-27
Abstract: A radio (paging) receiver stores 3 a received message signal, then in response to a reproduction command 8 reproduces it as speech 5,16,7 at a speed controlled by a count 9 of the reproduction commands.
Patent GB-2312473-A (GB)
Title: A safety device with receiving apertures for bias means
Inventor: WARREN ANDREW
IPC: E05F5/04
Filed: 1994-06-08
Abstract: A safety doorstop, particularly for sliding panels e.g. patio doors, comprises a roller 20, a pivotable mounting arm 22, a support member 24, a resilient bias means (not shown) for urging the mounting arm 22 into an operative position, a first aperture 55 in the support means and a second aperture 63 in the mounting arm 22 for receiving ends of the bias means. Preferably the first and second apertures are blind.
Patent GB-2326201-A (GB)
Title: Gaskets
Inventor: ATKINSON ALAN WILLIAM
IPC: F16J15/10
Filed: 1997-06-12
Abstract: A gasket comprises a sealing layer formed from a resilient material which comprises particles of chemically-exfoliated vermiculite bonded together. The sealing layer has a density, in an uncompressed state, of less than 1.6 g/cm<SP>3</SP> preferably between 0.8 and 1.4 g/cm<SP>3</SP>. The sealing layer also has a hydrolysis-resistant polymer coupled to the vermiculite by a coupling agent, preferably silane. The polymer is selected from nitrile butadiene rubbers, styrene butadiene rubbers, natural rubber, butyl rubber and ethylene propyldiene monomer. The sealing layer can also have particles of gas-exfoliated vermiculite, talc, mica, or unexfoliated vermiculite. The sealing layer is bonded to a metal sheet of the gasket.
Patent GB-2328599-A (GB)
Title: Microwavable food container
Inventor: ADAMS BARRY CYRIL
IPC: B65D81/34
Filed: 1997-08-01
Abstract: A food container having metallic foil sides (2) and a non-metallic preferably coated card base (14) which allows microwave transmission to heat food in the container more evenly. The liquid proof coating may be polyester which also acts as an adhesive.
Patent GB-2314246-A (GB)
Title: Variable-width induction heater
Inventor: PETCH MICHAEL
IPC: H05B6/02
Filed: 1996-02-20
Abstract: A transverse flux induction heating system for metal strip including a fixed pole assembly and at least one transversely movable carrier at each side of the path of the strip, which is slidably mounted for movement across the strip path, and carries a shading plate; first actuator means for controlling the position of the carrier, an auxiliary pole piece mounted in the carrier, and second actuator means for moving the pole piece in the carrier.
Patent GB-2328539-A (GB)
Title: Data charting
Inventor: DOBSON ADAM
IPC: G06F3/0481
Filed: 1997-08-22
Abstract: A method of displaying clustered data points in detail and in context within a data set, comprises the steps of: identifying one or more clustered sets of data points within a data set, said data set comprising a plurality of data points; determining a respective data range segment for the or each cluster of data points, the or each data range segment having a boundary and a scale interval; and displaying the data points in the or each segment such that each segment is mutually distinguishable. Where two or more data range segments are determined, the scale interval value for one of the data range segments is modifiable to differ from one or more of the others.
Patent GB-2319223-A (GB)
Title: Wet wiping printhead cleaning system
Inventor: JOHNSON ERIC JOSEPH
IPC: B41J2/165
Filed: 1997-11-12
Abstract: A pump spray head 292 (Fig.36) applies a dose of a treatment fluid 74 directly onto an orifice plate 40 of the printhead for cleaning by a wiper. The fluid may be projected by a controlled thermal inkjet printhead (298,Fig.37) onto the printhead. Alternatively, the fluid may be projected to the printhead by a spring 302 (Fig.38) that deflects downwards on contacting a fluid transfer wiper 304 and rebounds upwards to catapult the fluid onto the printhead. The fluid may be sprayed onto the wiper (70,Fig.40) before cleaning the plate. Several other printhead cleaning arrangements are disclosed.
Patent GB-2316597-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing foodstuff
Inventor: TESTER RICHARD FRANK
IPC: A23L1/28
Filed: 1996-05-20
Abstract: There is provided a method of utilising date stones to produce animal fodder or other foodstuff, for example edible mushrooms, by subjecting the date stones to microbial degradation. Typically, the date stones are washed, milled and inoculated with the micro-organism of interest. Optionally the moisture content of the date stone material may be adjusted, and preferably the date stone material will be sterilised before inoculation. The protein content of the inoculated date stone material increases as a consequence of microbial growth, and the fibre content of the date stones is degraded. Suitable micro-organisms include fungi, especially Agaricus sp and Pleurotus sp .
Patent GB-975253-A (GB)
IPC: A47G25/48
Abstract: 975,253. Garment hangers. H. E. HAZLEHURST. March 17, 1961 [May 27, 1960], No. 18858/60. Heading A4U. A garment hanger comprises an arm 12 having a supporting element 11 at one end for engagement with a main support, the arm consisting of an upper bar 12 and a lower bar 13 which carries clips 21 having jaws 22 and finger-grips 23 disposed one at each side of the upper bar to prevent rotation of the clip about the lower bar. The clips may be of the kind disclosed in Specification 898,825 and assembled to the lower bar from the underside thereof or are threaded on to the bar which is formed by bending a rod or bar, e.g. of mild steel. The cranked end 15 of the bar 12 is received in a socket of the spindle 16 which includes a bush 17 taking into an aperture in the main support and having a bore 18 receiving the end of the bar 13 as an interference fit. The arm is stiffened by bending the central part 19 of the bar 13 upwards and brazing or soldering to the upper bar. In a modification the bars are separate members joined by a removable cap.
Patent GB-2321299-A (GB)
Title: Gas containment apparatus
Inventor: COOK JOHN
IPC: A62B9/00
Filed: 1996-09-25
Abstract: A gas containment and supply apparatus is described consisting of a gas reservoir vessel (1) capable of pressurised gas containment fitted with a gas supply aperture (8) provided with supply means connectable to the gas supply aperture to provide for supply of the gas and control means to control the rate of supply of the gas, in which the gas reservoir is a toroidal pressure vessel comprising a metallic toroidal shell (2) having wound on its surface a tensile load bearing layer of high tensile strength non-metallic fibre (4), the fibre being aligned in a substantially meridional direction on the toroidal shell. Human portable breathing apparatus is described utilising the above.
Patent GB-2329367-A (GB)
Title: Wind deflector arrangement for a vehicle roof
Inventor: HOELLER MANFRED
IPC: B60J7/22
Filed: 1998-05-08
Abstract: A wind deflector arrangement for a vehicle roof having a roof opening (2) which can be closed by means of a sliding cover (3) has a wind deflector (6) which is arranged along the front edge of the roof opening (2) to swivel about a swivel axis (7) extending transversely to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. The wind deflector (6) is connected by means of a holder (11) to a swivel lever (8) which is mounted to swivel about an axis (9) at its rear extending parallel to the swivel axis of the wind deflector (6). The swivel lever (8) is preloaded upwards by spring force and swivelled downwards by the incoming sliding cover (3), the wind deflector (6) thereby swivelling inwards.
Patent GB-2321603-A (GB)
Title: Moisture control unit
Inventor: FUJIMURA YASUYUKI
IPC: B01D53/06
Filed: 1995-11-08
Abstract: A moisture control unit comprises a housing (21a) which is partitioned by a partition wall (21b) into an absorption chamber (21c) and a regeneration chamber (21d). A fan (23) is disposed in an inlet port (22) of the housing to feed air into the housing and a moisture absorbing rotor (24) is rotatably supported in the chambers (21c and 21d). A heater (28) is disposed adjacent the rotor (24) for evaporating moisture absorbed therein. A heat exchanger (25) in the housing (21a) has first passageways (25a) through which a portion of the air flows from the absorption chamber (21c) to the regeneration chamber (21d) and second passageways (25b) in heat exchange relationship with the first passageways (25a) through which air having absorbed moisture from the regeneration chamber (21d) flows.
Patent GB-2342406-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing device
Inventor: FAVART BERNARD
IPC: F04B13/00
Filed: 1998-10-03
Abstract: A stream of material 4 is conducted through a one-way inlet valve 6 into a reservoir 14 defined by interconnecting bores 8,12 within a reservoir block 2 and a chamber formed by a piston 16 within a cylinder 10 mounted on the reservoir block 2. The capacity of the reservoir 14 expands as the piston 16 is forced outwards by the stream of material 4 until, at a predetermined capacity of the reservoir 14, an abutment on a rod of the piston 16 contacts an electrical switch 18, causing actuation of the piston 16 in the reverse direction and generating a pressure which closes the inlet valve 6 and is sufficient to open an outlet one-way valve 20 to allow dispensing of a metered dose of material 4. The cycle is then repeated.