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Patent GB-2314070-A (GB)
Title: Clamping device
Inventor: CAMERON DAVID STEWART
IPC: B66B5/18
Filed: 1997-06-09
Abstract: A clamping device 10, intended for a lift, comprises a frame and at least two clamp members 20, 22 secured to the frame, each clamp member having a clamping surface 20a, 22a adapted to grip an element, e.g. a guide rail (24 see fig 5). At least one of the members is movable towards another member to grip the element between the surfaces, the movable members being pivotally mounted to the frame via parallelogram linkages 26, 28, 50, 52, so that the movable members can be swung into engagement with the element while keeping the surface at the same orientation throughout. Biassing means 40, such as disc springs, may be included on the frame to bias the movable members towards the element to be gripped, and these may have means (46, 48, 70, 72 see fig 4), to adjust the magnitude of the biassing force provided. These may adjust the angle of the clamping surfaces with respect to the element, or the clearance between the surfaces and the element. Stop means for limiting the pivotal movement of each movable clamp may also be provided. A method for using such a clamp for braking a lift is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2326370-A (GB)
Title: Forming a hard rubber keypad
Inventor: TSAI JASON
IPC: H01H13/705
Filed: 1997-06-18
Abstract: A process suitable for forming a hard rubber keypad comprises filling a mould with either (a) an epoxy resin or (b) a diallyl phthalate/acrylate copolymer or (c) polycaprolactone resin, hardening the mixture and then adding silicone rubber to the hardened mixture for heated combination at 100-180‹C for 2-15 minutes. The silicone may be liquid extruded silicone rubber or solid press-mould silicone rubber. The keypad formed by this process can then be subjected to printing treatment or can be coated with a layer of a metal such as Ti, Cr or Au and then laser engraved.
Patent GB-2329109-A (GB)
Title: Garment bag luggage assembly
Inventor: MCCORMACK EAMON MICHAEL
IPC: A45C3/02
Filed: 1997-09-10
Abstract: A garment bag for attachment, in saddlebag fashion, to a briefcase to create one combined item of luggage. The garment bag comprises main body (12) and maybe designed such that at the ends and center of the carrier there are reinforced panels (2). The two end panels may have rectangular holes (1) in the center, it is these panels which enable the bag to be folded around a briefcase and fastened on top of each other over the handles on the briefcase which are held in place by straps (11). There are also side straps (5) and buckles (6) for securing the sides of the bag.
Patent GB-2314801-A (GB)
Title: Cutting and creasing apparatus
Inventor: MACKINNON ROBIN
IPC: B31B50/22
Filed: 1996-04-22
Abstract: An apparatus for the cutting and creasing of plastics material sheet is disclosed which comprises a cutting and creasing tool (12) and a corresponding plate (10) arranged for mutual contact characterised in that the plate (10) is free of raised surfaces and is covered with a plastic material (22), preferably nylon. Additionally, an apparatus for preheating corrugated plastics sheet material (23) is described which comprises a flat bed portion (28) adapted to receive a stack of precut corrugated sheet material blanks (23) with their direction of corrugation aligned, heating means (34) at at least one end of the stack, and fan means (32) at at least one end of the stack, the heating (34) and fan (32) means being arranged such as to direct heated air along the corrugation of at least some of the sheets (23) in the stack and back via the remainder of the sheets in the stack in an endless loop.
Patent GB-2330870-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine exhaust system
Inventor: PENNINGTON JOHN LEO
IPC: F01N13/20
Filed: 1997-10-29
Abstract: The system includes a main air intake tube 12 leading to an air box 10 from which feedertubes 11 lead to plugs 3 fitted in each exhaust port (13, fig.2) for the supply of air and moisture to the exhaust gases. The hot gases ejected into the manifold 2 pass around a cowl on each air inlet plug 3 to cause suction to pull air and moisture, which turns to steam and expands, into the exhaust gases. The exhaust gases with added air and steam then pass through a vaned twister device 4 which creates a vortex causing pollutants to separate as an oily condensate. The gas, air and condensate mix then passes through a flow straightener 5 and a downwardly-directed sound-deadering rubber end-cap 7. A conventional silencer box and catalytic converter are not needed.
Patent GB-2333322-A (GB)
Title: A cam mechanism for an I.C. engine
Inventor: ALLEN JEFFREY
IPC: F01L13/00
Filed: 1998-01-13
Abstract: A cam mechanism for operating a gas exchange valve of an internal combustion engine comprises a cam 10, a rocker shaft 17 and a rocker arm 16. The rocker arm 16 is formed in two sections; a cam follower section (15, figure 2) - which engages and is driven by the cam 10 - and a valve actuation section 18 - which engages the gas exchange valve. The cam follower and valve actuation 18 sections are independently mounted on the rocker shaft 17. A locking mechanism 26 is provided which can either selectively inter-engage the cam follower section and the valve actuation section 18 so that they are locked and therefore rotate together, thus allowing the valve to be opened, or selectively disengage the cam follower section from the valve actuation section 18 so that the cam follower section can rotate about the rocker shaft relative to the valve actuation section 18, thus deactivating the valve. The locking means (see figure 2) comprises two pins which are moved between the engaged position and disengaged position by hydraulic pressure.
Patent GB-2335353-A (GB)
Title: Support apparatus for draining containers
Inventor: CRUTCHLEY ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: B67C9/00
Filed: 1998-03-17
Abstract: An apparatus for emptying containers or bottles containing viscous material is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a support which holds the containers in an inverted or tilted position so that the contents thereof drain to their neck or cap ends. The containers can then be removed from the support and their contents dispensed. Various forms of the support are disclosed. The support is particularly suitable for food containers and sauce bottles.
Patent GB-2325334-A (GB)
Title: External cavity laser
Inventor: TIDMARSH JOLYON RICHARD
IPC: H01S5/14
Filed: 1998-07-10
Abstract: An external cavity laser formed on a silicon on insulator substrate comprises first and second feedback means with an optical gain medium (2) therebetween, one of the feedback means is provided by a grating (4) formed in a silicon waveguide and the other feedback means is provided by a reflective back facet (2B) of the optical gain medium (2). The output wavelength of the laser, at a given temperature, can thus be determined during its manufacture and the laser can be made by mass production techniques. The grating (4) may be thermally isolated to obviate the need for temperature control means (6) to control the temperature of the grating (4). An array of lasers may be provided on a single chip.
Patent GB-2340756-A (GB)
Title: Ostomy Coupling
Inventor: STEER PETER LESLIE
IPC: A61F5/448
Filed: 1998-08-28
Abstract: An ostomy coupling (10) comprises body-side (12) and bag-side (14) coupling members wherein the body-side member (12) has first (22) and second (20) walls defining a channel (24) there between for receiving the projecting annular formation (48) of the bag-side member (14), said channel (24) comprising, on its floor, a locating rib (26) positioned for co-operation with a groove (58) on the bag-side member (14) and, on the first wall (22), a locking projection (34) for co-operation with a second projection (54) on the bag-side member (14), said bag-side member (14) further comprising a deformable wiper seal (56) which seals against the second wall (20) of the body-side member (12) and wipes clean said wall (20) during assembly and separation of the two members (12, 14), and an integral vent filter housing (60).
Patent GB-2342278-A (GB)
Title: Protective Garment
Inventor: CAYLESS SEAN
IPC: F41H5/04
Filed: 1998-10-09
Abstract: A Protective garment (2) comprises a plurality of ballistic-resistant textile layers and an outer surface of a layer of knife resistant mesh. The mesh may be gathered, made of metal or ceramic material and may comprise interengaged endless links. The ballistic-resistant layers may be contained in two or more packs (20), where a plurality of the layers are tightly secured together in each pack, and the packs are loosely secured together. A Trauma reduction pack may also be provided, which may comprise a layer of small-celled foam and a layer of flexible plastics sheet, which may be of low density polyethylene. The garment may comprise an outer cover (16) adapted to be worn by the user having one or more pockets (18)for housing packs of protective material which meet different standards of body armour. The garment may also include a thin plastics layer to resist needle penetration.
Patent GB-2330784-A (GB)
Title: Fire nozzle
Inventor: CLERK ERNEST JOSCELYN
IPC: A62C31/03
Filed: 1998-10-14
Abstract: A nozzle for use by fire fighting services comprises means for connection to a water source and means for receiving a face plate having a plurality of holes, wherein said means for receiving the face plate allow said face plate to be readily changed. This enables fire fighters to adapt the nozzle rapidly to the changing conditions of the fire.
Patent GB-2332437-A (GB)
Title: Metal surface treatment agent
Inventor: NAKAYAMA MIZUKI
IPC: C09J5/02
Filed: 1998-12-04
Abstract: A metal surface treatment agent is disclosed, comprising from 0.001 to 10% by weight of a polymerizable monomer containing a thiophenecarboxylic acid ester group therein and from 0.001 to 10% by weight of a polymerizable monomer containing a phosphoric acid ester group therein dissolved in an organic solvent. According to the invention, there is provided a metal surface treatment agent which can impart a high adhesive strength with superior durability to various metals including base metals to noble metals in adhesion of a macromolecular material to a metal by extremely simple processing and is good in storage stability.
Patent GB-2344767-A (GB)
Title: Hockey stick with counterbalance weight
Inventor: BRETT CHRISTOPHER JAMES
IPC: A63B59/12
Filed: 1998-12-15
Abstract: A field-hockey goalie's stick 20 comprises a counterbalance weight 30 attached at the tip of the handle 29, for allowing the stick to be gripped nearer the end, without compromising the manoeuverability of the stick. When the stick is solid wood, the weight is attached to the outside of the shaft (Figures 3 & 7). When the handle is a hollow tube, the weight is attached inside (Figures 6 & 8). The weight may be tapered (Figure 6) to fit into a complementary cone shaped cavity in the hollow shaft and held in place by a rod (52) extending inside the length of the shaft, from the blade at one end of the shaft to the weight at the other end.
Patent GB-2345041-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle transmission assembly
Inventor: NESBITT DAVID CHARLES
IPC: F16H57/037
Filed: 1998-12-23
Abstract: A transmission assembly 23 for a vehicle having a longitudinally mounted engine and front wheel drive includes a change speed transmission 25 connected to a spiral bevel final drive 26 carried in a final drive casing 54. The transmission assembly 23 is connected to the engine by an adapter casing 24 which is integral with the final drive casing 54, thereby avoiding connecting the final drive casing to the engine lower structure (crankcase and sump).
Patent GB-2333308-A (GB)
Title: Stabilization system for measurement-while-drilling sensors
Inventor: NASR HATEM
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 1999-01-15
Abstract: The present invention provides a drilling assembly 90, with a stabilization system 58, that stabilizes at least a section of the drilling assembly, as a function of one or more downhole measured parameters, or parameters of interest. One or more sensors V 1  to V n , carried by the drilling assembly, measure the desired parameters of interest, and a control system 232 controls the stabilizer system, in response to one or more determined parameters of interest, to provide desired stabilization of a section of the drilling assembly. Measurement-while- drilling sensors 260a-d, whose measurements are affected by the parameters of interest are preferably disposed in the stabilized section. In one embodiment, the stabilization system includes at least two axially spaced apart stabilizers 58a and 58b, each including a plurality of independently adjustable members 214a and 216a, that radially extend from the drilling assembly, to exert a force on the inside of the wellbore. A control circuit (Fig 2B) processes the signals from the sensors and in response to them causes a power unit 224 or 226, to independently adjust the force applied by the adjustable members, so as to maintain a parameter of interest below a predetermined value. The measurement-while-drilling sensors take measurements, while the stabilization system is activated, which may be during the drilling of the wellbore, or during the retrieval of the drilling assembly from the wellbore. In an alternative embodiment, the stabilization system includes only one stabilizer that may contain a plurality of individually adjustable members.
Patent GB-2347199-A (GB)
Title: A hand controller for cursor movement
Inventor: GREGORIO PEDRO
IPC: G05G9/047
Filed: 1999-02-22
Abstract: A hand controller moves a cursor on a VDU by moving point 11 at the end of an arm 3 in X and Y directions through supporting linkages 8-10, and in the Z direction through a hinge 14 or a linkage (80, 81, Fig.3A). Movement is sensed by optical sensors (18, 19, Figs.5A and 5D, and 75-79, Fig.14). Haptic feed-back to the operator (and return of the point 11 to a rest position) is provided by magnetic springs 7a, 7b and spring arms (16, Fig.5c) or spring arms and gravity, or by three magnetic springs (7a-7c, Fig.3A). The magnetic springs are each provided by a coil (Figs.6-9A and 10-13) movable about a common axis in a common air space (61, 47) between magnetic plates or cylinders (34, 35 and 44-46). Handle 4 may carry user actuable switch(es) (6, Fig. 1) and a grip pressure sensor (66) for enabling passage of the cursor past an on-screen obstacle.
Patent GB-2331749-A (GB)
Title: Process for the production of dinitrate esters
Inventor: COLCLOUGH MARTIN EAMON
IPC: C07F7/18
Filed: 1997-09-01
Abstract: A process for preparing 1,2- and 1,3-dinitrate esters from polyols containing 1,2- or 1,3-diol fragments involves using an alkyl or aryl boronic acid to form a cyclic boronate ester derivative which is then reacted with dinitrogen pentoxide to directly generate the dinitrate ester. In the cyclic ester form the 1,2- or 1,3-hydroxyl groups are protected and other reactions may then be carried out on other parts of the molecule of which the fragment forms a part, leaving the dinitrate ester to be produced subsequently in the final step. High yields are obtained at both stages.
Patent GB-2341337-A (GB)
Title: Ratchet wheel brace
Inventor: JARRETT PHILLIP
IPC: B60B29/00
Filed: 1999-04-06
Abstract: A wheel brace for tightening and loosening of vehicle wheel nuts incorporates at least one pair of drive heads or socket heads (11,6) for co-operation with or engagement of a wheel nut. The socket head (6) may be located selectively at either end of an unequal L-shaped bar (14) enabling the brace to be gripped at (12) or (13) for the respective loosening or tightening of wheel nuts. A one-way ratchet mechanism (15) is adapted to be locked in the wheel nut loosening direction but is free in the wheel nut tightening direction preventing use of the longer length bar to tighten the nuts. A jack-driving attachment may be provided and attached in place of socket head (6). The wheel brace may comprise several separate parts attached or attachable together to provide the appropriate L-shaped configuration such that a nut loosening torque may be approximately twice the available nut tightening torque. The long arm of the base may be hinged (Fig.3, not shown).
Patent GB-2348726-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring elderly people
Inventor: DOUGHTY KEVIN
IPC: G08B21/04
Filed: 1999-04-07
Abstract: Intelligent furniture which is comprised in part by a set of sensors B, C, D, E and an intelligent processor (F Fig 2) in which a discriminator rejects data from the sensors below a pre-set limit. The sensor data is used to deduce the usage patterns and interaction of an individual with the furniture. A decision processor within (F) then uses sensor data to determine if a situation exists which warrants an alarm or a response, and if so determines what level of alarm or response is the most appropriate. Once initiated a alarm-initiated warning signal is triggered for a period of time t<SB>a</SB>, and during this time the alarm can be cancelled manually. Alternatively (F) can transmit the sensor data or alarm to a remote receiver (G) for recording, processing or forwarding. Items of intelligent furniture might include beds, chairs, chests of drawers, cupboards, and waste bins as well as electrical goods such as refrigerators, cookers, microwave ovens and washing machines. The presence of a decision processor in addition to sensing elements enables them to become "smart" sensors which can be used as the inputs to existing community alarm systems. They may also be used with advanced telecare systems to predict and detect future social or medical emergencies.
Patent GB-2337469-A (GB)
Title: Oilfield fluid phase separator with multiple inlets
Inventor: BRIDGER PHILIP JAMES
IPC: B01D17/00
Filed: 1999-05-14
Abstract: A phase separator suitable for separating oilfield production fluids comprises a tank 62 with two opposing inlets 68, 70 and at least one liquid phase outlet 78, 80, with fluid permeable phase separation media 88, 90, 92, 94 disposed in the flowpath between the inlets and the outlets. The phase separation media is preferably arranged substantially symmetrically with respect to the outlet(s) 78, 80 with the inlets 68, 70 being equidistant from the outlet(s) 78, 80. The inlets are preferably disposed at opposite ends of the tank 62. There is preferably a gas outlet 76 midway between the end walls of the tank 62. There may also be flow restrictors 96, 98, 106, 108 comprising perforated plates, which preferably extend from the base of the tank to a height above the uppermost liquid level in the tank. The separation media preferably comprises both demisting media 92, 94 and anti foam media 88, 90, both of which extend substantially the whole height of the tank 62. The separation media 88, 90, 92, 94 may form a central chamber around the outlet(s). The tank 62 may be mounted on a seagoing vessel.
Patent GB-2341419-A (GB)
Title: Release of a security tag with a contact pad
Inventor: IDLE CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E05B73/00
Filed: 1999-06-30
Abstract: A security tag, having a pair of contacts 10, 12, is released by placing it on a contact pad having a similarly spaced contacts through which a signal can be passed. The contact pad comprises a annular contact 4 and a circular contact 6. The contact 6 is recessed to locate a protruding contact 10 on the tag.
Patent GB-2341939-A (GB)
Title: Photographic element containing a pyrazolo[1,5-a]benzimidazole type magenta coupler and an anti-fading agent
Inventor: SHUTTLEWORTH LESLIE
IPC: G03C7/392
Filed: 1999-07-16
Abstract: A photographic element comprises a support on which is coated at least one green-sensitized silver halide emulsion layer having associated therewith at least one magenta dye-forming coupler of Formula (1a) and at least one anti-fading compound of Formula (2) <EMI ID=3.1 HE=34 WI=70 LX=698 LY=732 TI=CF> <PC>wherein:<BR> ```R<SB>1</SB> is an alkyl group;<BR> ```R<SB>5</SB>, R<SB>6</SB>, R<SB>7</SB>, and R<SB>8</SB> each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a substituent;<BR> ```Z is a hydrogen atom or a group that can be split off by the reaction of the coupler with an oxidized color-developing agent; <EMI ID=3.2 HE=21 WI=90 LX=755 LY=1605 TI=CF> <PC>wherein:<BR> ```Z<SB>1</SB> and Z<SB>2</SB> are alkylene groups of 1-3 carbon atoms;<BR> ```R is an aryl or heterocyclic group, and<BR> ```q is 1 or 2. The green sensitised silver halide emulation layer may also have associated with it a further secondary stabilizer, represented by either formula (4) or (5), with reference to claims 18 and 19 respectively.
Patent GB-2347877-A (GB)
Title: Filter systems and assemblies
Inventor: HOOPER CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B01D61/04
Filed: 1999-08-03
Abstract: A filter system comprises, in series, a high pressure pump 48 followed by a large diameter (>76mm) coreless filter element in a high pressure housing 10 and then a reverse osmosis or nanofiltration filter 49 in a high pressure vessel. The high pressure is preferably in excess of 650 kPa and both the housing and the vessel are preferably made of resin reinforced glass fibres. The pre-filter 10 may be a hollow cylinder formed of resin bonded glass fibres, polypropylene or non-bonded, non-woven, synthetic, polymeric microfibres. The filter system may be used as a desalination apparatus to produce drinking water. The pre-filter may comprise a sub-assembly, within the housing 10, including a filter element 54 having opposing end faces each of which engages a respective end member 14a, 14b the sub-assembly being located between two mountings 13a, 13b which are fixed relative to the housing 10. The mountings 13a, 13b may provide a passage for fluid to and from the filter element 54.
Patent GB-2353323-A (GB)
Title: Access control to electrical machines
Inventor: PRIZEMAN STEVEN LEONARD
IPC: B25F5/00
Filed: 1999-08-19
Abstract: Apparatus for controlling an electrical machine, e.g. an electrical power tool, comprising latch means which when SET enables the machine to operate when connected to an electrical power supply and which RESETS, disabling further operation of the machine, when disconnected from the power supply. The apparatus comprises key means, physically separable from the latch means, and operable to SET the latch means whilst the machine is connected to the power supply, removal of the key means not, of itself, providing a disabling RESET of the latch means.
Patent GB-2354148-A (GB)
Title: Striking device
Inventor: BAWN JOHN SIMON
IPC: A01K91/10
Filed: 1999-09-20
Abstract: The device comprises a piston B connected to - a rod and eye D, which is, spring-loaded, by means of a spring C (or/and) a rubber-band, inside a tube. The device, connects to - the fishing line, in-between, the float and the hook. To tug on the fishing-line when a fish bites on the hook. The slightest, tug on the hook and the (device) is triggered to close automatically, - striking the (fish).
Patent GB-2342754-A (GB)
Title: Display apparatus and driving means
Inventor: TAKENAKA ATSUSHI
IPC: G02F1/133
Filed: 1999-10-11
Abstract: A display apparatus that combines a black signal portion and an image signal portion to make a data signal. The data signal being used in conjunction with different width gate pulses so that the image signal and the black signal can be applied to different data lines at the same time and at a predetermined distance apart. This provides a means for preventing the display image from becoming unclear due to an overlap of the after image from the image displayed in the previous frame period with the image displayed in the current frame period thereby improving the image quality of the moving picture.