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Patent GB-2319600-A (GB)
Title: A drill or machine tool attachment
Inventor: BAKER A T
IPC: B08B15/04
Filed: 1996-11-22
Abstract: A drill or machine tool attachment for use with a vacuum debris extraction system, comprising a spring loaded arm means (6, 7, 8) to which a vacuum extraction nozzle means (2, 20) is attached, means for slideably connecting the spring loaded arm to a drill or machine tool (18), the nozzle means being located on the spring loaded arm ahead of the drill or machine tool, such that in use, as the apparatus is offered up to a workpiece to perform a drilling or matching operation, the nozzle means (20) makes initial contact with the surface of the workpiece and as the operator applies pressure to the assembly, the drill or machine tool and associated bit or tool moves slideably against the action of the spring loaded arm thereby guiding the bit or tool through an aperture in the nozzle means to contact the workpiece.
Patent GB-2320411-A (GB)
Title: Blank for outdoor footwear protector
Inventor: WALE BERNARD GEORGE
IPC: A43B3/16
Filed: 1996-12-19
Abstract: An outdoor footwear protector blank, and method of manufacture, said protector being suited to slip over outdoor footwear such as working boots, and sized so that a wearer of outdoor footwear can slip the footwear into the protector without need to remove the footwear. The blank is a sheet of flexible material which includes a first convex end, a second convex end, a longitudinal axis bisecting the ends, and side portions each forming a peripheral discontinuity between the ends, the side portions positioned on respective sides of the longitudinal axis and being more widely spaced than the width of either of the ends, each side portion being joined to the first end by a first peripheral portion and being joined to the second end by a second peripheral portion, the first peripheral portion being at a smaller angle to the longitudinal axis than the second peripheral portion.
Patent GB-2321086-A (GB)
Title: High pressure fuel injection system for i.c. engine
Inventor: CHILD DAVID JONATHAN
IPC: F02M63/00
Filed: 1997-01-11
Abstract: A mechanical hydraulically-actuated valve mechanism is associated with a high pressure fuel injection system whereby fuel flow versus engine rotation characteristics are transferred from a low pressure circuit to the high pressure circuit. High-pressure pump 12 maintains a continuous high fuel pressure, eg 2000 bar, in a common supply line 13 from which branches 14a... lead to high-pressure inlet ports 113a... in the injectors. A high-pressure line (114,fig. 1) leads from each inlet port (113) to the injection nozzle 128a-d via drillings in a routing plunger (117) which is displaceable by pressure in an expansion chamber (106) acting on a piston (111). The expansion chamber (106) is pressurized, and hence the plunger (117) is moved, by a traditional-style cam-driven fuel pump 16 supplied from tank 15 of fuel or other liquid. Thus the high-pressure fuel injection takes places in accordance with engine rotation in a reliable mechanical system without the risk of the walls of fuel lines being distorted by the high pressures.
Patent GB-2317016-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic induction well logging instruments
Inventor: BEARD DAVID R
IPC: G01V3/28
Filed: 1997-03-04
Abstract: A method of determining the conductivity of earth formations 6, 8, 12, 14 penetrated by a wellbore 2 includes inserting a induction well logging instrument 10 into the wellbore. The instrument includes a transmitter 16, a source of alternating current 20 connected to the transmitter, and receivers 18A-18F. The transmitter is energized with the alternating current, voltages induced in the receivers are recorded, and a graphical area enclosed with respect to a baseline, by voltage peaks present in the recorded voltage waveforms is determined. The enclosed graphical area corresponds to the conductivity. Methods of determining an unbalanced receiver condition and detecting direct coupling between transmitter and receiver are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2312371-A (GB)
Title: Garment carrier
Inventor: MCAULIFFE JONATHAN WILLIAM
IPC: A45C13/03
Filed: 1997-04-23
Abstract: A garment carrier for a pleated garment, such as a kilt, K, is adapted to store the garment in a rolled or furled configuration. The carrier comprises a generally cylindrical body portion 4 forming a cavity for storage of a garment, and a closable elongate access slot which provides access to the storage cavity 6. A flexible sheet member forms a wrap which assists the user to roll up the garment, and also serves to hold the garment in place, such that the garment cannot slip, and therefore crease, whilst the carrier is in transit. The carrier may have a carrying handle and a hanging loop 12.
Patent GB-2325264-A (GB)
Title: Security door and frame assembly
Inventor: KILBORN HILARY MARK HOWL
IPC: E05D7/10
Filed: 1997-05-14
Abstract: A security door and frame assembly comprises door pivotally mounted in frame having a slot to receive bolt 30 mounted on the interior of door. Bolt 30 is operable between a fastening position and a released position in which it is withdrawn from the slot. Lock 50 mounted on the interior of door is operable between a locking condition in which it locks bolt 30 and an unlocked condition in which it allows bolt 30 to be released from both sides of the door. Lock 50 can be pivoted at 43,44 out of the plane of door to release bolt 30 even when lock 50 is in its locking condition to allow emergency exit. A fastening latch 45 normally retains the lock in its normal position. Figs 4,5,6 (not shown) illustrate retractable hinge pins which facilitate mounting of a heavy door on its frame. Fig 7 (not shown) illustrates a security door frame with an adjustable end plate and a screw jacking system which can be fitted into non standard openings.
Patent GB-2311973-A (GB)
Title: LED display for a vehicle
Inventor: SUZUKI AKIHIKO
IPC: B60Q3/04
Filed: 1996-07-31
Abstract: In an LED display device used in a vehicle with an LED array for a meter on a printed circuit and diffusing light guides facing the LED array an edge-illuminated transparent cover plate 40 has at least a scale mark, a character and/or a sign on its rear surface formed by hollows 41 made by etching or moulding. The hollows can be rectangular, triangular or pentagonal as shown. The plate 40 is edge-illuminated by a further array of LEDs on a printed circuit board.
Patent GB-2315958-A (GB)
Title: Provision of distributed call handling over a plurality of network nodes
Inventor: ABLAY SEWIM FEWSI
IPC: H04W48/20
Filed: 1997-07-28
Abstract: In a communication system, the individual processes of call establishment and control (call model elements) much as call authorisation, call set up, service control and call termination, are distributed over a plurality of network nodes. Each node is capable of handling one or more call model elements. Before a call is processed, the call model elements are assigned to a plurality of nodes according to node availability and capability. If a particular node becomes faulty during a call, the call model element assigned to that node can be reassigned to a different node before it becomes active. In this way elements are dynamically and flexibly allocated to nodes so that sensitivity to single point node failures is decreased. Elements can be reassigned according to an algorithm to minimise access delays or traffic queues. The network nodes may be geographically distributed among a plurality of sites.
Patent GB-2316471-A (GB)
Title: Method for the manufacture of a projectile, and a projectile
Inventor: KOIVUMAEKI MARKKU
IPC: F42B12/06
Filed: 1997-07-29
Abstract: A projectile comprises a core 2 and a jacket 1 surrounding the core. It is the object of the present invention to provide a solution by which as uniform projectiles as possible may be made rapidly and simply of as few structural parts as possible. In the invention, grip means 12 are arranged on the projectile core 2, and corresponding receiving means eg notches 9 are arranged in the jacket 1. The co-operation of such means 9, 12 eliminates a relative movement between the jacket 1 and the core 2 when the core is arranged within the jacket.
Patent GB-2317020-A (GB)
Title: Camera with a motion sensor
Inventor: HOUSE GARY LAWRENCE
IPC: H04N5/225
Filed: 1997-09-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a camera that incorporates or is connected to a motion sensor. The motion sensor enables automatic activation of various camera features and utilities. These include the automatic activation of such normal camera actions as shutter release and the taking of a photograph, activation of a flash unit 12 either to aid in the taking of a photograph or as a warning or signaling device and activation of an incorporated audible alarm 192. The camera may be a single use camera with a hanging strap 11.
Patent GB-2323816-A (GB)
Title: Refill of inkjet cartridges using an off-carriage ink supply mounted on a vertically movable platform
Inventor: YOUNG MARK E
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 1998-03-03
Abstract: The cartridge 72 is refilled by intermittent connection to an off-carriage reservoir 80 mounted on a cam driven platform 150 vertically movable between three positions. During refill, the platform moves up to position P UP  close to the cartridge elevation, with only a small offset between the top of the reservoir and the cartridge. The elevated position establishes an increased pressure head at the reservoir outlet which is sufficient to ensure that ink is sucked into the cartridge from the reservoir via a shut-off valve 160. If the cartridge is overfilled, the vacuum pressure therein decreases. To counteract this, the platform is lowered to position P DOWN  such that the excess ink flows into the reservoir and the cartridge vacuum pressure increases to the desired level. Once this level is reached, the cartridge is disconnected from the valve and the platform moves to a rest position P PARK  in readiness for the next refill cycle.
Patent GB-2336914-A (GB)
Title: Environmental stress screening
Inventor: MASON PHILIP JAMES
IPC: G01N3/60
Filed: 1998-05-02
Abstract: An assembly is repetitively alternately heated using very hot air and cooled by the evaporation of liquid nitrogen. The resulting thermally-produced mechanical stresses convert any latent mechanical defects into actual "hard" defects. To ensure that the safe temperature limits of the constituent devices of the assembly are not exceeded, a discrete temperature-sensing element is used comprising a temperature sensor (14, fig. 2) arranged within a thermally-conductive body (10) having a thermal response comparable with the most sensitive device of the assembly. This element is used to control the switching between heating and cooling cycles. To allow a number of different types of assembly to be stressed in the same enclosure, an array of temperature-sensing elements 1-5 may be provided, each having different thermal responses. The element having the response closest to the most sensitive device of the assemblies to be tested is then selected and used for cycle control.
Patent GB-2327894-A (GB)
Title: Method of multi-layer coating formation
Inventor: EGUCHI YOSHIO
IPC: B05D7/00
Filed: 1998-07-30
Abstract: The present invention can provide a method for forming a composite coating on a substrate, which comprises: i) forming successively a primer coating and an intermediate coating on a substrate, ii) forming a color base coating on the intermediate coating, and iii) coating a color clear powder paint on the color base coating to form a color clear coating. The primer coating is preferably a cation electrodeposition paint. The colour base coating and colour clear powder paint coating are cured in a single step.
Patent GB-2329996-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated signs
Inventor: STONE ANGUS JONATHAN BERTRAM
IPC: F21V8/00
Filed: 1998-09-30
Abstract: An illuminated sign comprising a luminaire body, a lamp 3 mounted with respect to the body; a sign body 4 mounted such that the lamp is disposed at one edge or side of the sign body to provide light therein, the sign being provided with a legend, which legend is illuminated by light generated from the lamp and transmitted through the exit sign body. The sign body has a mounting portion which extends at least partially around the lamp so as to mount the sound body directly to the lamp.
Patent GB-2342390-A (GB)
Title: Providing an oxygen-rich atmosphere in the combustion chamber of a gas-fuelled compression-ignition engine
Inventor: MCNEIL JOHN
IPC: F02B43/00
Filed: 1998-10-02
Abstract: Oxygen enriched air, eg from a membrane-type oxygen/nitrogen separator 16, is supplied to the intake of a compression-ignition engine to ensure spontaneous combustion of gaseous fuels without further engine modification. A catalyst 44, eg a platinum group metal catalyst on a ceramic substrate 40, may be coated on the piston crown 34 and cylinder head 48 to accelerate the rate, and reduce the temperature, of the reaction between the fuel and the oxygen. The concentration of oxygen in the intake air may be controlled by a valve 20 which selectively admits atmospheric air to the oxygen-enriched air from the separator 16. Valve 20, together with fuel gas supply valve 6, may be controlled according to sensed operating conditions. The invention is applicable to automotive engines or stationary engines for electrical power generation. In the latter case, the exhaust gas may be used to produce steam to drive a further electrical generating system.
Patent GB-2343177-A (GB)
Title: A flow control device
Inventor: HEIJENGA BEN
IPC: B65D49/00
Filed: 1998-10-30
Abstract: A flow control device for fitting in the neck of a container, of the kind having a first duct 122 for the outflow of a liquid and a second longer duct 123 for the inflow of air, is provided with a barrier 155 at the flow outlet end 125 of a first duct 122 to reduce the size of the flow path along the first duct 122 to cause a limitation to the flow out of the first duct 122. The barrier 155 may be a member eg constriction 151 providing a fixed reduction in the size of the flow path or may be in the form of a valve member, such as a resiliently loaded flap valve, which provides an initial maximum reduction in the size of the flow path until liquid mass flow along the path reaches a pre-determined level causing displacement of the barrier from a first configuration providing the initial maximum reduction in the size of the flow path to a second configuration providing a lesser reduction in the size of the flow path.
Patent GB-2344798-A (GB)
Title: Electrically-propelled vehicle with hydraulic transmission
Inventor: DAVIES MERVYN
IPC: B60K26/02
Filed: 1998-11-27
Abstract: A vehicle has an electric motor driving a fluid pump which supplies a fluid motor driving the input shaft 13 of a gearbox. The output of the gearbox is connected via a flywheel and clutch assembly to vehicle drive shafts 12 and, through V-belts, to a second fluid pump 4A. It is stated that electrically-driven pump is switched off once a predetermined speed is attained and that the vehicle can then be driven by the pump 4A. The output of the pumps is controlled by a valve block which has a driver-operated foot control.
Patent GB-2331830-A (GB)
Title: Roller-blind display apparatus
Inventor: BUTLER EDWARD MAURICE PIERCE
IPC: G09F11/29
Filed: 1998-11-30
Abstract: A roller blind display apparatus has a central support (30) on which is mounted two spaced plates (32, 34) carrying between them a set of parallel clear or translucent rollers (40) defining an arcuate path, e.g. a circular path. The rollers (40) are mounted to be freely rotatable to allow a blind (22) to be guided around the path. The blind is mounted on a pair of blind rollers (50) within the cage of guide rollers (40) and the blind rollers are driven by a drive mechanism (70) mounted externally on one of the plates (34). The apparatus can be constructed to simulate a can (Figure 1) with the blind having successive portions (24a, 24b) movable to provide the "label" for the can. The can is internally lit by luminaires (80). The simulation of a can is completed by top and bottom sections (12, 16) secured on the spaced plates (32, 34) and which can be used to house operating devices and mechanisms for the display.
Patent GB-2331115-A (GB)
Title: Downhole apparatus
Inventor: MOYES PETER BARNES
IPC: E21B34/14
Filed: 1997-06-17
Abstract: A downhole ball-valve (20) comprises a (22) defining a bore (32), a valve ball (34) defining a through passage (36) such that the ball (34) may be positioned to permit flow through the body bore (32) or to close the bore, and a sealing assembly (44) located to one side of the ball and defining a valve seat (50, 53) or forming a sealing contact with the ball (34) and a seal between the body and the assembly. A fluid pressure force applied at one side of the ball (34) tends to urge the valve seat (50,53) towards the ball (34) and a fluid pressure force applied at the other side of the ball tends to urge the ball towards the valve seat. The sealing assembly forms part of a ball carriage which is axially movable in the bore, axial movement of the carriage inducing rotation of the ball between the open and closed positions.
Patent GB-2336410-A (GB)
Title: Clutch wear determination method and device
Inventor: AMBERGER ALFRED
IPC: F16D13/75
Filed: 1998-12-17
Abstract: A friction clutch wear determination device comprises three transmitter elements, eg magnets 7, 8, 9, disposed at defined axial distances (X 1 , X 2 , fig 3) from one another and a sensor 10 located outside of clutch housing 2. Two of the magnets 7, 8 are connected to a pressure plate 3 and the third 9 is connected to the clutch housing 2. The sensor 10 is able to distinguish between the magnets 7, 8, 9 at their axial positions so that the sensor 10 receives discrete pulse sequences as the magnets 7, 8, 9 pass the sensor 10. As clutch linings (14, 15, fig 2) wear axial distance (X 2 , fig 3) changes and this is compared in an electronic unit 12 with the original distance. This difference together with any difference in the distance (X1, fig 3), eg due to temperature, is evaluated in the control unit 12 to provide an indication of wear.
Patent GB-2345853-A (GB)
Title: Ostomy bag
Inventor: WILTSHIRE NEIL PHILIP
IPC: A61F5/441
Filed: 1999-01-19
Abstract: A vented ostomy bag with a gas filter 25 comprising first and second outer walls 13, 14 sealed around their edges the first outer wall incorporating a stoma-receiving opening 20. The bag further comprises first and second intermediate walls 15, 16 also sealed with the first and second outer walls around their edges to provide between the first outer and first intermediate walls a first chamber, between the first and second intermediate walls a second chamber and between the second intermediate and second outer walls a third chamber. In use flatus gas passes through vents 22 and 23 before exiting via the filter. This arrangement prevents blockage of the filter by waste solids and liquids.
Patent GB-2335856-A (GB)
Title: Alertness tester
Inventor: BOWLES HENRY
IPC: A61B5/16
Filed: 1999-04-01
Abstract: A system is provided along with a method for testing users for alertness and mental fitness before beginning work or a potentially dangerous activity. The system (10) comprises a computer which calculates a user's score on an alertness test displayed on a VDU (12) and compares it with the user's baseline score stored on a portable storage device (20) eg a smart card to determine whether the user has passed the test. The basic test preferably comprises a plurality of yes or no questions based upon graphical data displayed to the user. Each user's answers and performance are preferably maintained in strict confidence through storage only on a removable storage medium, such as a Smart Card.
Patent GB-2352582-A (GB)
Title: Retractable mobile phone hands free kit
Inventor: PELL GAVIN GERARD CROMPTON
IPC: H04M1/60
Filed: 1999-07-26
Abstract: The retractable mobile phone hands free kit is a unit contained within one of three separate housings, being: <UL ST="  $  "> <LI>a clip on unit attaching directly to the phone itself <LI>a case (leather or otherwise) containing the unit <LI>a mobile phone containing the unit. </UL> The unit has three separate stages: <UL ST="  $  "> <LI>The attachment to the phone, being a specialized connector to match the phone makers output connection. <LI>A drum containing the chord, a spring (to withdraw the chord) and a damping device (to slow the withdrawal). <LI>The mouth and ear piece. </UL> These are all housed within the unit. The withdrawal mechanism is activated by a button situated on the unit. The phone can be answered by pulling the earpiece from the unit or by pushing a second button situated on the chord itself.
Patent GB-2340213-A (GB)
Title: Water heater featuring controls for temperature and water level and including water conditioning means for reducing scale build-up
Inventor: CLARKE ALAN
IPC: F24D19/00
Filed: 1999-07-28
Abstract: A water heater (10) has a vessel (11) for holding water to be heated, a heating element (12), at least one temperature sensor (21, 22), one or more level sensors (19, 20) and a control circuit (15). The water heater (10) includes a water conditioner (23) which is operable via the control circuit (15) to prevent or reduce the precipitation of limescale from the water. This is to reduce limescale build-up within the heater, thereby increasing its efficiency and prolonging its useful life. The water is conditioned by generating a conditioning signal in the water, the conditioning signal being varied in frequency and optionally varied in intensity for greater volumes of water to be conditioned.
Patent GB-2352720-A (GB)
Title: Composite polyamide reverse osmosis membrane
Inventor: KOO JA YOUNG
IPC: B01D69/12
Filed: 1999-08-03
Abstract: A polyamide reverse osmosis membrane comprising a reaction product of (a) an aqueous solution of a polyfunctional amine, such as m-phenylenediamine (MPD) and a mixed solvent comprising water and one or more polar compounds such as di(propylene glycol) monoalkyl ethers, alkyl substituted 1,3-propanediols, 1,2-alkanediols, tri(ethylene glycol) dimethyl ether, urea, sulfoxide derivatives and (b) an organic solvent comprising an amine-reactive reactant such as a polyfunctional acyl halide, selected from the group consisting of isophthaloyl halide, terephthaloyl halide and trimesoyl halide, such as trimesoyl chloride, a polyfunctional sulfonyl halide and a polyfunctional isocyanate. A method of making the composite reverse osmosis membrane is disclosed.
Patent GB-2341681-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasound probe including a hydrophilic couplant
Inventor: BOURNE SIMON
IPC: G01N29/34
Filed: 1999-09-15
Abstract: An ultrasound probe includes a cross-linked hydrophilic material as an integral couplant, wherein the hydrophilic material is capable of transmitting a frequency in the range of 5 to 20 MHz, and wherein the attenuation of the transmission is less than 1.5 dB.mm<SP>-1</SP> at 5 MHz. For example, the invention provides a wheel-type probe, where the hydrophilic material 19 forms the tyre.
Patent GB-2341578-A (GB)
Title: Roofing underlay
Inventor: SQUIRES LESLIE JAMES
IPC: B32B27/12
Filed: 1999-10-21
Abstract: A roofing underlay 1 includes an under layer 3 formed of a microporous polymeric film and a top layer 5 formed of a filamentous polymeric fabric which is bonded to the under layer, said under and top layers 3 and 5 being disposed in overlying relationship and being stabilised respectively against heat degradation and ultra-violet light degradation. The film may be sandwiched between two fabric layers (5, 5a). The filaments of the fabric layer may be non-woven and be bonded together by entanglement using high pressure water jets, adhesive bonding, ultrasonic bonding or thermal bonding. Discrete areas of the fabric layer may be bonded. Further discrete areas of the film layer may be bonded to the fabric layer.