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Patent GB-2282076-A (GB)
Title: Cricket bats
Inventor: CURTIS MICHAEL EDWARD
IPC: A63B59/08
Filed: 1994-09-22
Abstract: A cricket bat comprises a wooden blade body 1 having, secured in a surface recess (rabbet) in the striking face and/or in the side edge of the blade, a surfacially exposed insert 2 of a different material, the exposed surface junction of the insert with the blade body being flush and the exposed surfaces at the junction being level. The or each insert preferably is a one-piece insert. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280248-A (GB)
Title: Valve for fire fighting installation
Inventor: SUNDHOLM GOERAN
IPC: A62C35/68
Filed: 1994-01-31
Abstract: The object of the invention is to for a fire fighting installation with a high operating pressure provide a new valve which is reliable without access to electric current and is of a simple structure. The valve has a spindle (6) which is movable between a stand-by position and an activated position. A secondary liquid source (9) with a low pressure acts on the spindle in the direction towards the stand-by position and the pressure of a high pressure liquid source (1) acts via the valve inlet (4) in the opposite direction on a shoulder face (13) formed in the spindle. When the pressure in the secondary liquid source falls due to liquid delivery to a released spray head in the installation has fallen to a predeterminable value the pressure of the high pressure source on the shoulder face (13) drives the spindle to activated position and opens direct connection from the inlet (4) of the valve to its outlet (5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288415-A (GB)
Title: Structural component
Inventor: WADA HIROO
IPC: E04C3/40
Filed: 1995-03-17
Abstract: A structural component (7) composed of a vertical-load support trussed structure comprising interconnected members (30, 50) supporting a load in a vertical direction and arranged in a vertical plane and a horizontal-load support trussed structure comprising interconnected members (30, 40) supporting a load in a horizontal direction is provided between main mullions (4) in a curtain wall of a building. Component (7) is used above an opening in the curtain wall, and picks up intermediate mullions (6). Members (30, 40, 50) may be aluminium tubes, and pinned joints may be provided between vertical and horizontal components. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291892-A (GB)
Title: Device for attaching a button to a garment
Inventor: LEE ROBERT EDWARD
IPC: A44B1/18
Filed: 1995-07-31
Abstract: A device for attaching a button to a garment consisting of a needle point (2) either crimped onto or integral with a flexible body or thread (1). In use the needle is passed through the button and garment one or more times and is then passed through a locking mechanism (3) which is activated to grip the thread and optionally comprises a cutter to remove surplus thread and/or the needle itself. The locking mechanism may itself form the button. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2304121-A (GB)
Title: Removing fibres from a toothed carding roller
Inventor: ROBERTS GORDON
IPC: D01G15/18
Filed: 1995-08-09
Abstract: To remove fibres from a revolving toothed carding roller discs 10, 14 are mounted on shaft 12 parallel to the roller. First discs 10 are mounted concentrically on the shaft and have peripheral teeth angled forwardly in the direction of disc motion. Second magnetic discs 14 are loosely mounted eccentrically on the shaft, have substantially smooth surfaces, alternate with the first discs, and project radially beyond the first discs in a region remote from the roller and not so far as the first discs in a region adjacent the roller. A zone of co-operation exists only between the roller and the first discs with the first discs revolving at a slightly greater speed than the roller and the second discs revolving at a slightly greater speed than the first, teeth of the first discs strip fibres from the roller in the zone of co-operation and in the remote region the second discs push the fibres out of the teeth of the first discs. Magnetic roller 20 attracts and rotates second discs 14.
Patent GB-2298892-A (GB)
Title: Cord locking devices
Inventor: TUNNICLIFFE ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: F16G11/00
Filed: 1995-09-21
Abstract: A cord locking device comprises a cord 11 and a guide member, eg tube 15, through which the cord passes. A locking member 14 runs on the cord and, when the cord runs through the guide member 15 in one direction, the cord carries the locking member to the guide member. When the locking member 14 engages the guide member 15, the locking member is moved into a disposition in which it engages the cord and prevents the cord running through the guide member. This is particularly useful on sash cords of sash windows to prevent the cord running over the pulley and into the frame when the cord is released from the associated sash. Such release can be required when the outer sash is to be lifted out of the frame and into a room. In order to do this, it is necessary to provide a parting bead that can be removed. This can be achieved by forming the parting bead in two parts.
Patent GB-2305858-A (GB)
Title: Tape for measurement of body contour
Inventor: GARLEY ANTHONY MARK
IPC: G01B5/20
Filed: 1995-10-07
Abstract: A tape includes a longitudinal abutment surface to allow guidance of a probe of a line digitiser across a irregularly shaped object such as a human foot. The tape can have an L-shaped cross-section or a groove to guide the probe. The tape is flexible and is brought into close contact with the body. A support arrangement comprises an arch 51 of relatively rigid tape guiding tape not in contact with a body. The arch is normally hinged with respect to location feet 53 secured to a surface upon which a body is located.
Patent GB-2294246-A (GB)
Title: Engineering vehicle with lockable fluid suspension
Inventor: MACKENZIE CRAIG
IPC: B60G17/005
Filed: 1994-06-16
Abstract: A high speed engineering vehicle (10) has sprung axles located for vertical movement by linkage and locating arms and a suspension unit (15) between each axle and the body of the vehicle for high speed use, the suspension unit (15) including a compressible fluid medium providing both springing and damping action. The vehicle (10) also includes a suspension lock (16) with each suspension unit (15) to limit the vertical movement of the suspension unit (15) or to completely isolate it. Its preferred form comprises a hydraulically operated cylinder and ram attached to the chassis, and when required extends down to the axle to prevent vehicle movement relative to the axle, for example during digging operations. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297444-A (GB)
Title: Microprocessor power failure reset circuit with variable delay
Inventor: PURITS VALENTIN
IPC: G06F1/24
Filed: 1995-12-29
Abstract: When the power supply voltage falls, PNP transistor 10 turns off, causing PNP transistor 18 to turn on, rapidly discharging capacitor 22. The operational amplifier detects the drop in the capacitor voltage beyond the threshold set by resistors 32 and 34, and produces a reset pulse which terminates when the capacitor has recharged through the large resistance 24 following recovery of the power supply. If the power supply dips during recovery, the capacitor 22 is discharged again, ensuring production of a reliable reset signal. The reset circuit responds promptly to a supply failure because the PNP transistor 10 can detect a relatively small drop in the supply voltage. Capacitor 12 tracks the supply voltage, providing a reference potential for transistor 10. The reset delay may be varied by adjusting the resistance 24. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301254-A (GB)
Title: Thermal printing gradation data processing
Inventor: KWON SANG-CHUL
IPC: B41J2/36
Filed: 1993-09-24
Abstract: Data processing in a thermal printer is effected by storing per line n picture data, each picture data being capable of expressing a 2 N gradation; dividing the picture data of each line into low gradation data and high gradation data and thereafter reading the stored data corresponding to the low gradation data of the line during a mid portion of the line printing period and reading the stored data corresponding to the high gradation data during both the front and rear portions of the line printing period. The line of thermal printer heating elements is heated by dividing the whole time for expressing the high gradation into front and rear portions. The picture data for expression of high gradation is read preferably four times before the picture data of low gradation, and then the picture data of high gradation is read again a further four times.
Patent GB-2302593-A (GB)
Title: Electrostatic lubrication oil monitor
Inventor: FORFITT ROY
IPC: G01N27/60
Filed: 1996-06-21
Abstract: Sensors S1 and S2 detect passing charged species in the lubricating oil stream 3 of, for example, a gearbox 1 or aircraft engine. The sensors detect the increase in charged species caused by the action of the extreme pressure (EP) additives when local hot-spots occur. The EP additive molecules break down into charged species which cause an oxide film to form on the metal surfaces, and it is particles of this oxide film together with the EP additive breakdown products, charged up by the rubbing of the insulating oxide layers, which are detected. Hence an indication of an impending wear event may be obtained by monitoring the electrostatic activity level of the oil, for example by calculating 9 a rolling RMS value of the signals. Alternatively or additionally the signals may be filtered or subjected to Fourier transforms. The signals are temperature compensated.
Patent GB-2316319-A (GB)
Title: Middle ear ventilation tube or grommet
Inventor: JAIN PARMOD KISHAN
IPC: A61F11/00
Filed: 1996-08-24
Abstract: The tube or grommet comprises a dumb-bell shaped body 5 with a central hole 4 and outer and inner flanges 1,2 and has an angled tab 3 attached to the outer flange. The tab enables the grommet to be grasped with forceps at an angle so as to aid visualisation of the inner flange during insertion and to prevent slipping of the grommet from the forceps. The inner flange may be lengthened (Fig.6) to keep the grommet in situ for a longer period and a wire may be attached to the tab to assist removal.
Patent GB-2309462-A (GB)
Title: Asymmetric dioxazine compounds, their use as reactive dyes and asymmetric triphenodioxazine compounds as intermediates therefor
Inventor: INOUE MASATO
IPC: C07D498/04
Filed: 1997-01-24
Abstract: A symmetric dioxazine compounds of formula (I):  and intermediates therefor being asymmetric triphenodioxazine compounds of formula (IV):   wherein T 1 and T 2 are independently hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, a C 1 -C 4 alkyl group, a C 1 -C 4 alkoxy group or a phenoxy group; A 1 is a C 1 -C 4 alkyl group, a C 1 -C 4 alkoxy group, chlorine, bromine or a carboxyl group, A 2 is a hydrogen atom, a C 1 -C 4 alkyl group, a C 1 -C 4 alkoxy group, chlorine, bromine or a carboxyl group; R is hydrogen or a substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl group; X and Y are independently a halogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted lower alkoxy group, a substituted or unsubstituted amino or cyclic amino group or a fibre reactive group as defined with the proviso that in formula (I) at least one of X and Y is a halogen atom or a fiber-reactive group as defined are provided. Compounds of formula (I) are suitable for dyeing or printing of fiber materials or the like which have a hydroxy group and/or an amide group, and provide a blue-dyed product with good fastness properties, including particularly chlorine fastness.
Patent GB-2321766-A (GB)
Title: Method of fabricating a capacitor structure for a semiconductor memory device
Inventor: CHAO FANG-CHING
IPC: H01L21/8242
Filed: 1997-01-30
Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor memory device having a transfer transistor and a storage capacitor. A first insulating layer 20 is formed on the substrate to cover the transfer transistor. Next, a first conductive layer is formed, which penetrates the first insulating layer and is electrically connected to one of the source/drain regions of the transfer transistor. A pillar-shaped layer 28 is formed on the first conductive layer. At least first and second films (30,32) are successively formed on the first conductive layer and the pillar-shaped layer. Then, the second film, the first film, and the first conductive layer are patterned to form an opening 36, exposing the first insulating layer. A second conductive layer is then formed on sidewalls of the opening. The pillar-shaped layer and the first film are then removed. Finally, a dielectric layer is formed on the first and second conductive layers and the second film and a third conductive layer is formed on the dielectric layer.
Patent GB-2324695-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring atmospheric pollution
Inventor: HENSHAW DENIS LEE
IPC: G01T5/10
Filed: 1997-04-23
Abstract: A method of monitoring pollution by determining the number of small aerosol particles in an atmosphere, includes the steps of counting the number of radioactive decays of a first type having a particular energy level occurring on the surface of a detector, counting the number of decays of the first type occurring away from the surface of the detector, and comparing the counts obtained. Since the small aerosol particles are mobile and carry radioactive particles in the atmosphere onto the detector surface, the relative number of decays on and away from the surface is a measure of the number of small aerosol particles present. The method may also provide an indication of particle size distribution. A plastic track detector may be used in the method, and the radioactive decay process may be alpha emission by polonium-214.
Patent GB-2324521-A (GB)
Title: Stacker with endless belt having flexible blades
Inventor: GERLIER ANDRE
IPC: B65H31/30
Filed: 1997-04-24
Abstract: A stacking apparatus comprises a rotating belt 10 provided with a plurality of flexible blades 14 on its outer surface. The flexible blades 14 provide pockets for receiving banknotes fed in at an infeed point 30, such that the bladed belt 10 may be continuously rotated whilst banknotes are individually fed in for stacking. A movable stop 34 at the front end of a stacking area 26 arrests the movement of a banknote being stacked, such that the front edges of all stacked banknotes are aligned, and in a second position, the stop allows a stack 36, once formed, to be conveyed onwards. Alternatively, the stack 36 may be conveyed to a storage device by a gripping mechanism (42, Figs 4-10).
Patent GB-2311761-A (GB)
Title: Collection Vehicle
Inventor: WINWOOD HUGH ALFRED
IPC: B65F3/08
Filed: 1994-06-22
Abstract: A collection vehicle comprising a body 10 defining a chamber for receiving the material collected and an opening adjacent to a top of the body and communicating with the chamber, running wheels, an engine for driving at least some of the running wheels, a cab for accommodating a driver and at least one hoist 12 mounted on the body at one side of the body, wherein the or each hoist is capable of operation to raise from the ground beside the vehicle a bin and to tip the bin in or over the opening to discharge contents of the bin into the vehicle body, the hoist 12 comprising a bin carrier 14, holding means 16 for holding the bin on the carrier, a support 26 for the bin carrier, a connecting means connecting the bin carrier with the support for tipping of the carrier relative to the support, tipping means 60 for tipping the bin carrier relative to the support, a guide means for guiding the support for upwards and downwards movement relative to the body and lifting mean 40 for raising the support and lowering the support along the guide means wherein the lifting means 40 of the or each hoist comprises an hydraulic piston and cylinder unit 42 disposed above the chamber defined by the body and a lever 46 for transmitting motion from the piston and cylinder unit to the support. Preferably, the lever is cranked and connected to the support via a link 44. Preferably, the lever is pivotally connected at 48 to the body opposite the hoist side. Preferably a lid removing means 84 is provided. Preferably two hoists are provided.
Patent GB-2327009-A (GB)
Title: A cellular radio telephone having a releasably attachable cover flap
Inventor: MARTENSSON NILS ERIK VILHELM
IPC: H04M1/02
Filed: 1997-07-03
Abstract: A cellular radio telephone 1 comprising radio transmitting and receiving equipment, a keypad 2, an electronic display such as a liquid crystal display 3, a microphone and a speaker all contained within or arranged on a housing 4 and a cover flap 5 which can be releasably attached to the housing. The cover flap is attached, for example, by way of a spring release hinge 26 and is detachable from the cellular radio telephone without damaging any part of it. For example the flap will become detached if the telephone is dropped or knocked. Following detachment from the telephone, the cover flap is reattachable to the telephone by a user.
Patent GB-2315543-A (GB)
Title: Electric fire with simulated flames
Inventor: POOLE ROBERT THOMAS
IPC: F24C7/00
Filed: 1997-07-10
Abstract: Means for producing a visual effect, such as a simulated flame effect, at a screen, are incorporated into an electrical heating appliance (Figure 2), the means including a light source (21) which transmits light to a multiplicity of light-reflective strips (25) carried on a rotary shaft (23), the rotating strips in use reflecting light to a screen (19) having a matt surface. The strips (25) can interact with other strips (26, 27) which are thus vibrated and also reflect light to the screen, the reflected light appearing as flames above imitation fuel means (11) disposed at the lower front portion of the screen (19).
Patent GB-2317937-A (GB)
Title: An epicyclic transmission for driving an engine supercharger
Inventor: TERAOKA MASAO
IPC: F02B39/06
Filed: 1997-09-30
Abstract: A transmission for an engine auxiliary device, such as a supercharger, comprises a planetary-gear speed increasing mechanism which drives the auxiliary device when a multi plate friction brake (Fig. 1) is engaged to connect a ring gear 53 to a hub 103 which is in turn connected to a fixed casing 41 through a damper 9. The damper 9, comprising coil springs 119, reduces the transmission of engine speed variations to the supercharger, particularly those of a diesel engine when idling or rotating slowly. The engine drives the carrier of planets 55 and sun gear 75 drives the engine auxiliary. The brake is engaged hydraulically.
Patent GB-2318826-A (GB)
Title: Coupling device for connecting support member of rear-view mirror to casing member
Inventor: SEICHTER WERNER
IPC: B60R1/072
Filed: 1997-10-27
Abstract: A coupling device for connecting a mirror-glass support ( 2 ) of a motor vehicle rear-view mirror in an articulated manner to the casing of a mirror drive where the mirror-glass support ( 2 ) is displacable in two directions perpendicular to each other with respect to the stationary drive casing. The mirror glass support ( 2 ) has a cupped shaped projection ( 18 ) engaging in a receiving means ( 23 ) in the drive casing with the interposition of a cup shaped member ( 4 ). Guides ( 21, 22 ) in the form of mutually corresponding projections and grooves are provided on the cup shaped components and the receiving means ( 23 ). A threaded bolt ( 1 ), the head of which is held in a depression ( 18 ) in the mirror-glass support ( 2 ), passes centrally through the cup shaped components and the receiving means ( 23 ) keeping them in engagement in conjunction with a spring member ( 7 ) acted on by a nut ( 6 ). The face of the nut ( 6 ) facing the drive casing can be supported with a first area against the spring member ( 7 ) and a second area against the drive casing.
Patent GB-2316004-A (GB)
Title: Novel formulations for transdermal delivery of pergolide
Inventor: YUM SU II
IPC: A61P25/16
Filed: 1996-06-07
Abstract: Composition of matter for application to a body surface or membrane to administer pergolide by permeation through the body surface or membrane, the composition comprising pergolide to be administered, at a therapeutically effective rate, alone or in combination with a permeation enhancer or mixture. Also disclosed are drug delivery devices containing the pergolide or pergolide and enhancer composition and methods for the transdermal administration of the pergolide and pergolide/enhancer composition.
Patent GB-2331539-A (GB)
Title: Keyhole plug
Inventor: BROWN JOHN
IPC: E02D29/12
Filed: 1997-11-20
Abstract: A resilient plug (20) for plugging a keyhole in a manhole cover (10, fig. 1) to prevent the ingress of dirt and debris, comprises a resilient cap (22) and a shank portion (24). The shank portion is dimensioned to project into the keyhole and be an interface fit therein. The cap portion should be larger than said shank portion and shaped so as not to project above the surface (16, fig. 2) of the manhole cover. The plug is removed by inserting a screwdriver under the cap and levering it out.
Patent GB-2332955-A (GB)
Title: Array of cylindrical lenses and passive infrared intrusion sensor
Inventor: KOTLICKI YAACOV
IPC: G02B3/06
Filed: 1998-04-29
Abstract: An infra-red lens array, for use in a passive infra-red intrusion sensor, has an upper part composed of at least one row 22 containing convex lenses 24, operative to focus the far and middle field radiation of the area to be protected onto the detector of the sensor. The lower part of the array has at least one row 26 containing cylindrical lenses 28, with their axes of symmetry 30 aligned vertically, operative to focus infra-red radiation from the middle and near fields onto the detector. Each cylindrical lens 28 focuses a vertical curtain of the protected area onto the infra-red detector. In order to ensure reduced sensor sensitivity close to the floor of the protected area, so as to provide pet movement discrimination, the cylindrical lenses 28 may have spatially selective attenuation, so as to reduce their transmission factor as a function of the angle between the sensor and points on the floor.
Patent GB-2337458-A (GB)
Title: Mat with an indented pattern
Inventor: CHANG LIANG-YU
IPC: A47G27/02
Filed: 1998-05-20
Abstract: A mat (2, 3) includes an anti-slip lower sheet (21, 31) and an upper sheet (22, 32) made of a fabric material, such as a felt-like non-woven fabric or a tufted fabric, and superimposed on the lower sheet (21, 31). The upper sheet (22, 32) has a foot pad portion (223, 322) and a peripheral portion (222, 321) which substantially surrounds the foot pad portion (223, 322). The peripheral portion (222, 321) of the upper sheet (22, 32) is indented relative to a top surface (223a) of the foot pad portion (223, 322). The foot pad portion (223, 322) has an indented patterned area (224, 323).
Patent GB-2325799-A (GB)
Title: Electric motor vehicle
Inventor: SCHNEIDER SIEGFRIED
IPC: H02J7/02
Filed: 1998-05-28
Abstract: An electric motor vehicle in which an alternating current electric traction drive 6 is powered from a high-energy battery 2 via an inverter 4, additionally has means coupled to the battery 2 for deriving alternating current at domestic line voltage and for feeding this current to an externally accessible socket 10 for connection of an external load. The AC at domestic line voltage may be provided by a second output from inverter 4, this output being connected to socket 10 via a switch 14. Alternatively, AC at domestic line voltage may be derived from battery 2 by means of a bidirectional battery charger (8', Fig.2), the output socket (10') then being connected in parallel with a feed line (12') which connects charger (8') to an external supply. The socket 10 may be located on an outer wall of the vehicle or in the interior of the vehicle. A display may indicate/control the amount of energy drawn from socket 10, or may indicate the state of charge of battery 2. Means may be provided to block drawing of current from socket 10 when the battery 2 has inadequate charge or an unacceptable temperature, or when the traction drive 6 is switched on.