Abstract

Control apparatus for controlling one or more electric heating devices. The control apparatus includes switching means for controlling the supply of electricity to said one or more electric heating devices and control means to actuate the switching means of said one or more electric heating devices according to one or more user selected parameters. The one or more user selected parameters includes the amount of energy consumable by said one or more electric heating devices in use.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 12/28 - Data switching networks characterised by path configuration, e.g. LAN [Local Area Networks] or WAN [Wide Area Networks]
• G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors

Abstract

An iron is provided including a body portion and sole plate means provided on or associated with said body portion. The sole plate means comprises two or more sole plate elements.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 75/08 - Hand irons internally heated by electricity
• D06F 75/10 - Hand irons internally heated by electricity with means for supplying steam to the article being ironed
• D06F 75/38 - Sole plates

Abstract

The invention relates to a timing device for use with a cable, and also to a cable including said timing device. The device is formed so as to be movable between a first position in which electricity is prevented from flowing therethrough and a second position in which electricity can flow therethrough. When in the second position, the cable with which the device is provided, and apparatus connected to the cable is rendered electrically operable. The device is provided to allow electrical connection for a predetermined time period, such that at the end of the said time period, the device has moved back to the first position. The provision of the device as part of the cable allows the same to be positioned in a room for easier user access and hence user operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01H 43/02 - Time or time-programme switches providing a choice of time-intervals for executing one or more switching actions and automatically terminating their operation after the programme is completed Details
• H01R 13/70 - Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch
• H01H 43/24 - Time or time-programme switches providing a choice of time-intervals for executing one or more switching actions and automatically terminating their operation after the programme is completed with timing of actuation of contacts due to a non-rotatably moving part

Abstract

An electrical wall socket is provided including a housing having one or more electrical socket connection means defined thereon to allow engagement with at least one electrical plug therewith in use. The wall socket is provided with timing means for timing or determining one or more pre-determined time periods. The timing means are arranged such that when actuated, the timing means allow electrical current to flow through said electrical socket from an electrical supply and/or from said electrical socket connection means to an electrical plug engaged therewith in use for said one or more pre-determined time periods.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/70 - Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch
• H01R 25/00 - Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits
• H01H 43/02 - Time or time-programme switches providing a choice of time-intervals for executing one or more switching actions and automatically terminating their operation after the programme is completed Details
• H01R 24/08 -

Abstract

An electrical adaptor (100) is provided including first electrical connection means (116) for allowing electrical connection of the adaptor with an electrical socket (148) and/or electrical supply in use, at least second electrical connection means for allowing electrical connection of an electrical plug or further electrical connection with the adaptor, and timing means for electrical current to be supplied through said adaptor in use for one or more pre-determined time periods. The timing means includes at least first (102) and second (136) parts which are capable of undergoing relative movement in use between a first position, wherein electrical current can flow through said adaptor between the first and at least second electrical connection means, and a second position, wherein electrical current is prevented from flowing through the adaptor between the first and at least second electrical connection means.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 31/06 - Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter
• H01H 43/28 - Time or time-programme switches providing a choice of time-intervals for executing one or more switching actions and automatically terminating their operation after the programme is completed with timing of actuation of contacts due to a non-rotatably moving part the actuation being produced by a part, the speed of which is controlled by fluid-pressure means, e.g. by piston and cylinder

Abstract

Dispensing apparatus (16) is provided including a housing (18) having at least first and second fluid outlet means (30,32) to allow fluid to flow out of said dispensing apparatus. Channel means (23) are provided in the housing (18) and have at least one aperture defined therein to allow fluid to flow from said channel means (23) through either of said at least first and second fluid outlet means (30, 32). The apparatus further includes fluid flow control means (104) for allowing selective control of the fluid flow from said channel means through said at least first or second fluid outlet means (30, 32). The fluid flow control means (104) includes a closure element (104) having passage means defined therein. The closure element is arranged to move relative to said channel means and/or said first and second fluid outlet means between a first position, wherein the passage means allows fluid communication between the at least one aperture of the channel means and the first fluid outlet means (32) to allow fluid flow therethrough, and a second position, wherein the passage means allows fluid communication between the at least one aperture of the channel means and the second fluid outlet means (32) to allow fluid flow therethrough.

IPC Classes  ?

• E03D 9/00 - Sanitary or other accessories for lavatories
• A47K 11/10 - Hand tools for cleaning the toilet bowl
• E03D 9/08 - Devices in the bowl producing upwardly-directed spraysModifications of the bowl for use with such devices
• E03C 1/04 - Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths

Abstract

Toilet cleaning apparatus is provided including dispensing means for dispensing fluid therefrom for cleaning the toilet and connection means for connecting the dispensing means to a fluid supply for providing a source of fluid to the dispensing means in use. The dispensing means includes a housing having fluid inlet means and fluid outlet means. The housing includes two or more parts and the parts are rotatably mounted to each other in use.

IPC Classes  ?

• E03D 9/06 - Auxiliary chambers with water connection to the flushing pipe and adapted to receive utensils for bowl-cleaning, e.g. brushes
• E03D 9/00 - Sanitary or other accessories for lavatories

Abstract

Electrical connection apparatus is provided including engagement means to allow attachment of the apparatus to an electrical appliance or electrical socket in use and at least first and second electrical connection means which can communicate with each other in use to allow the flow of electrical charge therebetween. The apparatus further includes movement means arranged to allow relative movement of the at least first and/or second electrical connection means between a first position, wherein electrical charge can flow therebetween, and a second position, wherein the flow of electrical charge is prevented. The relative movement takes place over a pre-determined time period following actuation or on actuation of said movement means to provide a timing mechanism for the apparatus.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/713 - Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch the switch being a safety switch