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Patent GB-2301539-A (GB)
Title: Game apparatus
Inventor: CANNON ROBERT RICHARD
IPC: A63F7/00
Filed: 1995-05-31
Abstract: Game apparatus comprises a billiards-type table provided with three pockets on each of its short sides and no pockets on each of its long sides, four markers placed two on each long side symmetrically and a playing surface marked with a straight line stretching between the two respective mid-points of the longer sides and a line rectangular in plan which is inset equidistantly from each cushion. The equipment also comprises 6 balls of one colour and nine balls of a contrasting colour, a hexagonal ball rack and a cue.
Patent GB-2302498-A (GB)
Title: Kettle with movable filter
Inventor: GURNEY RUSSELL JOHN
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 1995-06-22
Abstract: A kettle comprises a body 1, a spout 4, a handle 3 extending above the body, filtering means 16 located within the body about the spout opening and a user-operable mechanism 20, 26 for moving the filter means away from the spout, the mechanism being located in the handle and extending down into the body to act on the filtering means. Preferably the mechanism consists of a trigger 20 and a push-rod 26, the push-rod engaging the filtering means such that when the trigger is activated, the push-rod pivots the filtering means away from the spout opening. The filtering means may be provided with a resilient member or spring 19 which biases it against the spout-opening. In an alternative embodiment, the filtering means is biased towards the spout opening by an oblique flange (19', Fig 8) formed integrally with support (12, Fig 8).
Patent GB-2291035-A (GB)
Title: Badge with pin fastening
Inventor: FLETCHER MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: G09F3/12
Filed: 1995-06-30
Abstract: A badge is provided with an attaching safety pin (14) held in a base (4) which has an integrally formed retaining portion (6) for the head of the safety pin in which the pin tip is held. The retaining portion has a passage (20) to one side of it through which the pin tip is movable for unfastening and refastening the badge. The path length of the pin tip through the passage (20) is not substantially less than the height of the passage (20) above the surface of the badge body (4) adjoining the passage so that a deliberate sideways movement is required to detach the badge in addition to a movement against the resilient bias holding the pin tip engaged in the head of the pin. The possibility of inadvertent release of the pin is thereby reduced. The passage (20) may be augmented by a hollow (22) below the adjoining body surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297637-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor disk device
Inventor: MIYAUCHI SHIGENORI
IPC: G06F12/16
Filed: 1995-12-13
Abstract: A semiconductor disk device 2A comprises a flash memory 8A having a plurality of blocks and a CPU 4 for converting a logical sector address into a physical-logical block number and its offset value, for searching for a block and a data memory area in the flash memory 8A based on the physical-logical block number and offset value, and for reading the content of the data memory area when no chain data is stored in an update data chain information memory area. The block comprises a physical-logical block memory area, a plurality of data memory areas for storing data, data status flag memory areas, one disposed corresponding to each of the data memory areas, for storing a data status flag that indicates whether the data memory area stores data, and update data chain information memory areas, one disposed corresponding to each of the data memory areas, for storing chain information indicative of the destination of data. The usual address conversion table for memory management is dispensed with, and accordingly, the data areas are expanded. Another embodiment has a block address conversion table linked to the CPU 4.
Patent GB-2297124-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic valve control
Inventor: LETSCHE ULRICH
IPC: F01L9/10
Filed: 1996-01-03
Abstract: An i. c. engine poppet valve 7 biased closed by a spring 14 is opened by control of the hydraulic pressure acting in a chamber 11 on a piston 8. A valve 27 connects the chamber 11 to a reservoir 38 in place of a connection to a pump via a line 45. The pump pressure in a chamber 18 at the end of the valve stem 2 or a spring acting on the stem causes valve opening when the pressure in the chamber 11 is relieved by connection to the reservoir 38. The pressure or force acting on the valve stem end is variable during valve operation. Chambers 28 and 29 at opposite ends of the piston 8 which are vented to the reservoir 38 in the end positions provide for a net valve closing force on the piston when the valve 7 is closed and a net valve opening force when the valve is fully open (Fig. 3). The chambers 18, 28 and 29 are connected to the reservoir 38 by valving between the stem 2 and its bore. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300265-A (GB)
Title: Flowmeter
Inventor: CARRINGTON ANDREW BRIAN
IPC: G01F15/075
Filed: 1996-04-25
Abstract: A flow meter comprises a first section (1) and a second section (2) which includes ultrasonic transducers (T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5). The first section (1) includes a flow computer having means for flow measurement numerical processing and means for the generation of control and transmission waveforms. The second section (2) is connected to the first section (1) by a fibre optic link (3, 4, 5 and 6) and includes means for receiving said waveforms and for transmitting flow information. The transducers include transit time determining transducers (T1, T2), ultrasonic speed measuring transducer (T3), wall thickness measuring transducer (T4) and a temperature measuring transducer (T5). The control waveforms are used to select which transducer is to receive the transmission waveforms and thus which measurement is to be made.
Patent GB-2300351-A (GB)
Title: Assembly system eg for wall cladding
Inventor: MACLEOD JOHN ROBERT
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 1996-04-30
Abstract: An elongate member 10, e.g. for wall cladding, comprises a main portion 11 having two T-shaped projections 12, 13, the channel 22 formed between T-arm 24 and edge 25 being shallower than the opposite channel 32 formed between T-arm 34 and edge 35. A third channel 42 is formed between the two T-shaped projections 12, 13. In use members 10 are secured to a wall etc in a spaced relationship, and panel members are inserted between facing channels 22 and 32 of different members 10. A shelf (202, Fig. 5 not shown) may be inserted in channel 42. Alternatively an attachment may be inserted in channel 42 to enable an article to be suspended therefrom. The members 10 may alternatively be configured to form a case.
Patent GB-2299064-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to transportation
Inventor: PERROTT FRANCIS CYRIL
IPC: B61B1/00
Filed: 1994-11-14
Abstract: The objective is to provide a solution to the urban traffic congestion of major cities by fast park-and-ride links into major towns and cities and then distributive links each end. The first step is to provide "Track Selection" (alias "On-Board Switching") for Compact Automatic Railways ("CAR"s) CARs. The selector wheel is mounted centrally underneath, and pivots between the two positions shown, preselecting to engage either of the two selector rails (14) or (16), and so guiding the vehicle to the right or to the left. They still need adequate stopping distance when the mechanism operates, but convoys can separate laterally actually at the points (both sides are open). Such CARs are for new construction, computer or manually driven, and provide a self routed direct, non stop service from start to finish. A "Distribution Network" at the inner end may follow in the same system, starting with a single station and developing "PRT-Fashion", but overhead, at ground level and/or in tunnels. Initial applications of CARs are for airports, shopping areas and the like.
Patent GB-2305365-A (GB)
Title: Fine motor skill football target
Inventor: IMPERIAL DOS SANTOS FERNANDO
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 1996-09-19
Abstract: A backboard 5 carries a plurality of target areas separated one from another by dividing members 1 which, in use when struck by a ball, deflect the path of the ball in such a manner that a correct allocation of score can be made. The preferred section of the dividing members is triangular. Cones 2 can be provided at the junction of two dividing members.
Patent GB-2318200-A (GB)
Title: Forecourt customer sensing IR heating system
Inventor: BENNISON DAVID JOHN
IPC: F24C7/08
Filed: 1996-10-10
Abstract: A forecourt heating system is disclosed which comprises at least one infra-red heater 14 mounted to direct its heat in the general direction of a fuel dispensing pump 12, and a sensor 16 mounted to detect the presence of a person 17 within the region of the pump 12 and/or the removal of a filler gun of the pump 12 from its socket. The system is adapted to respond by switching the heater 14 to an on condition.
Patent GB-2313805-A (GB)
Title: Coating elongate members
Inventor: ORAM ROBERT KENNETH
IPC: B29C39/26
Filed: 1997-06-05
Abstract: A coating device 4 coats an elongate member 10, such as a pipe for subsea use, by continuous casting of a material onto the external surface of the member. The method involves providing the coating device 4 with two or more flexible bands which are carried on rollers, the bands serving to define a cavity (8, Fig 2) between them, feeding the elongate member 10 into the cavity, injecting an unhardened coating material into the cavity so as to coat the member as it is fed through the cavity and hardening the coating. The cavity may be circular or hexagonal in cross-section. The apparatus may also comprise straightening rollers 2, positioning rollers 3 and haul-off rollers 5 for the elongate member. The coating material may be polyurethane, silicone, rubber, or cementitious material and may include fillers such as gas bubbles, glass microspheres, fibres and weighting materials.
Patent GB-2311041-A (GB)
Title: A peristaltic pump for applying negative pressure to an inkjet recording head
Inventor: ISONO MASAHIRO
IPC: B41J2/165
Filed: 1996-06-13
Abstract: The peristaltic pump comprises a pump frame 91 having two semicircular tube supporting surfaces 94 and 95, two pump wheels (110,111,Fig.7) having pulleys 101,102 and (103,104,Fig. 10(b)) respectively rotatably engaged with grooves (115-118,Fig.7) formed on the pump wheels. The pulleys are arranged so that when the pump wheels rotate in one direction the pulleys are positioned in diametrically symmetrical pairs to squeeze tubes 92 and (93,Fig.10(b)) against the tube support surfaces and when the pump wheels rotate in the opposite direction the pulleys are moved away from the tubes. The maximum contact region of each tube with the respective pulleys is indicated by * small Greek theta *1 and ranges from 160{ to 180{ so that the load torque applied to a motor (17,Fig.1) when the pump arrangement is in operation is made constant. A movable recording head cleaning blade (145,Fig.11) may be engaged via a clutch (131,Fig.7) to the pump wheel 110.
Patent GB-2315146-A (GB)
Title: Programmable logic with segmented localized conductors
Inventor: CLIFF RICHARD G
IPC: H03K19/177
Filed: 1997-06-18
Abstract: In a programmable logic array integrated circuit device having a two-dimensional array of logic array blocks, localized conductors 24,26 serving each logic array block 12 are segmented. The localized conductors are logic array block conductors 24 that convey signals from associated interblock conductors 16 to logic elements 18 in the logic array blocks and local conductors 26 that convey signals between the logic elements 18. The localized conductor segments are connected to each other by programmable logic connectors 34,36,38,40.
Patent GB-2331993-A (GB)
Title: Dispersed resins for use in coating compositions
Inventor: BAKER GARY
IPC: C09D167/08
Filed: 1997-12-04
Abstract: An aqueous composition suitable for coating a substrate comprises a reaction product of (i) at least one carboxylic acid containing from 3 to 22 carbon atoms; and (ii) at least one unsubstituted or substituted aliphatic amine or polyfunctional aromatic amine, containing from 2 to 25 carbon atoms; (iii) a complex crosslinking agent of a metal from groups Ia, IIa, IIIa or IVa of the first and second rows of the transition metals from the Periodic Table of Elements; (iv) a resin or oil, the weight ratio of the resin or oil to the sum of (i), (ii) and (iii) being at least 2.5:1; and (v) a thickener, a continuous dry layer obtained by applying the composition to Western Red Cedar providing a contact angle with water not exceeding 80. Alkyd-type compositions are described.
Patent GB-2323398-A (GB)
Title: Superabrasive cutting element
Inventor: COOLEY CRAIG H
IPC: E21B10/573
Filed: 1998-02-05
Abstract: A polycrystalline diamond or other superabrasive cutting element (100), including a superabrasive cutting face (124) extending in two dimensions, generally transversely to a longitudinal axis (L) of the cutting element (100). The cutting face (124) includes a rearwardly-extending and substantially planar surface (128) disposed at an acute angle to the longitudinal axis (L), with an outer periphery which defines a cutting edge (130). The cutting edge (130) may be chamfered, especially at its apex (132), and the rearwardly surface (128) may be polished to a mirror-like finish to enhance the movement of formation cuttings along it. The transition between this polished engagement surface (128) and the relatively rougher remainder of the cutting face (126), as well as the angled interface between the two, acts as a chip breaker, facilitating the clearing of debris from the bit.
Patent GB-2324146-A (GB)
Title: Radiant tube heater
Inventor: JONES DAVID MERVIN
IPC: F24D5/08
Filed: 1998-04-09
Abstract: A space heater capable of providing both radiant and blown warm air heating to a space beneath the heater comprises a housing 20, the underside of which is recessed to define a channel in which a combustion tube 32 is mounted. The heater has a burner communicating with a first end of the tube and a first fan communicating with the tube 32 for moving combustion gases along the tube. The housing 20 has an aperture 66 in an upper surface thereof, the aperture 66 being linked to a second fan 64 for directing air into the channel within the housing. A heat exchanger plate 50, 52, 54 is mounted between the tube 32 and the aperture 66. The heat exchanger plate 50, 52, 54 being shaped so as to surround the upper surface of the tube 32 so as to absorb radiation therefrom and to prevent air from the aperture 66 from impinging directly onto the tube 32. The air is heated by the heat exchanger plate 50, 52, 54 before passing out downwardly through the lower end of the channel 28.
Patent GB-2332580-A (GB)
Title: Doppler speedometer
Inventor: TODD SIMON
IPC: G01S13/60
Filed: 1998-12-18
Abstract: A speedometer for computing the speed of a person (who may be a skier) relative to surrounding terrain. The speedometer transmits a generated output signal, and receives an input signal derived from interaction of the output signal with surrounding terrain. A signal processor then computes the speed of the person using the relationship between output and input signals. In a preferred embodiment the output signal is of microwave frequency and the speed is computed using the principle of the Doppler effect. The speedometer may incorporate two discrete units performing different functions with cordless telecommunication between the units. The device may indicate the speed of the person by audio means or by projecting the speed information on to the ground in front of the person using the device.
Patent GB-2345705-A (GB)
Title: Insulated cladding panel with sealing means
Inventor: TAYLOR PETER
IPC: E04D3/363
Filed: 1999-01-13
Abstract: Panels 61, 61a for roofing or cladding comprise first and second external sheet members 62, 64 and an intermediate thermally insulating layer 66 located between first and second external sheet members. Co-operating formations 72, 74a engage for assembling the panels. Resilient sealing material 78 is disposed along the panel. On assembly, sealing material 78 is compressed to form a seal between second external sheet members of adjacent panels.
Patent GB-2346774-A (GB)
Title: Messaging test tool
Inventor: IQBAL SHAHID
IPC: H04L12/58
Filed: 1999-02-09
Abstract: A test tool for a messaging system comprising a plurality of post offices (14) adapted to transmit and receive mail messages. The test tool comprises means (10) for defining a plurality of test cases (24) for which said messaging system is to be tested (10), each test case defining a message originator and said originator's post office, one or more message recipients and the or each recipient's post office and a message content. A message generator (12) generates one or more test messages from a test case, according to the message originator's post office and transmits the or each test message to the originators post office. A message checker (18) checks for receipt of the or each test message at the or each recipients post office. Both the checker and generator record success or failure to transmit or receive the or each test message in a results database (20).
Patent GB-2350392-A (GB)
Title: Bracket and assembly for suspending a safety net
Inventor: KIMBER ANTONY PAUL
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 1999-03-10
Abstract: A bracket (1) for suspending a safety net between spaced supporting structures of a building, said bracket comprising at least the following :- <SL> <LI>a) a first member for bracing the weight of the load against one face of a supporting structure and having one or more attachment means for connecting to a safety net; connected to <LI>b) a second member for extending across the top of the supporting structure from<BR> ```one side thereof to the other; and connected to <LI>c) a third member for extending down the other face of the supporting structure </SL> <BR> ```so the bracket can be removed from the supporting structure by lifting it off the<BR> ```supporting structure, Also described are an assembly Fig. 5 comprising the bracket (1), flexible fastening means (10) and a netting (11); a set of brackets; and a kit of at least two brackets with a safety net with fastening means. Assembling the kit provides a safety arrangement for preventing builders, working inside a construction, from falling to ground level.
Patent GB-2336527-A (GB)
Title: Cover for a clothes line
Inventor: MARTIN JAMES DUNCAN SHAW
IPC: D06F57/04
Filed: 1999-03-26
Abstract: A cover assembly for a clothes line (1) is adapted to shelter laundry suspended from the clothes line from bad weather. The cover assembly comprises a canopy (12) and baffle sheet (14) for mounting above a clothes line and for sheltering laundry suspended thereon from precipitation. Side panels (16) provide lateral protection. The cover assembly is configured to utilise a combination of the venturi effect and flow entrainment such that natural air movement relative to the canopy (12) induces a pressure differential across the cover assembly (10) and induces air movement through the laundry. In the example the canopy slopes inwardly and has a central opening. Spaced from this and below it is a baffle sheet (14).
Patent GB-2349067-A (GB)
Title: Mounting runners on plastic drawers
Inventor: WEBSTER DAVID SYDENHAM BUTLER
IPC: A47B88/04
Filed: 1999-04-23
Abstract: A drawer comprises a moulded plastics liner 6 with a peripheral recess 8 into which stiffening reinforcement (eg a strip of MDF) is press-fitted or glued. The runners 4 are attached using conventional mounting screws which pass through the plastic wall of the recess and are screwed into the reinforcement. The corners of then liner may have steps 7 for supporting a removable compartmentalised tray insert. In Figures 8-10 (not shown) the liner itself is provided with compartments and the reinforcements are glued to the inside surfaces of its peripheral walls.
Patent GB-2354732-A (GB)
Title: A cold storage container
Inventor: TEW PETER
IPC: B65D81/38
Filed: 1999-09-28
Abstract: A cold storage container 1 comprises a box structure having a substantially continuous inner wall 2, a substantially continuous outer wall 3, and a storage volume defined by the inner wall. The inner wall and the outer wall are each made of a plastics material and are formed by a rotational moulding process, and are spaced from each other to provide a gap which is filled with a thermally insulating material 4. Preferably the inner and outer walls are made of a thermoplastics material, and the insulating material is an expanded plastics foam, which is pressure injected into the gap between the inner and outer walls. Two such cold storage containers may be welded together to produce a larger storage product (see diagram 3). The cold storage container may be used as a cold room, insulated store, portable container, refrigerated display case, or insulated Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC). It may also be used as an insulated vehicle body, such as for a van, car, truck or rail car chassis.
Patent GB-2341693-A (GB)
Title: Method for manufacturing a thin film actuated mirror array
Inventor: MIN YONG-KI
IPC: G02B27/18
Filed: 1997-05-27
Abstract: An inventive method for manufacturing an array of M x N thin film actuated mirrors (401) for use in an optical projection system includes the steps of: providing a substrate (310); depositing a thin film sacrificial layer on top of the substrate; creating an array of M x N empty cavities on the thin film sacrificial layer; depositing an elastic layer; patterning the elastic layer into an array of M x N elastic members (335); forming an array of M x N switching device (415) on the substrate (310); depositing a passivation layer (340) and an etchant stopping layer (350); removing the etchant stopping layer and the passivation layer, selectively, such that elastic members (335) are exposed; forming an array of M x N second thin film electrodes (365) and an array of M x N thin film electrodisplacive members (375), successively, on top of each of elastic members (335); forming an array of M x N actuating structures; and removing the thin film sacrificial layer to thereby form the array of M x N thin film actuated mirrors (401). In order to prevent the thermal damage of the active matrix, in inventive method, an array of M x N switching devices (415) are formed on the substrate (310) after all the of high temperature processes are completed, which will, in turn, reduce the possibility of thermal damages occurring on the array of switching devices (415).