Patents Assigned to J R Group PLC
  • Photographic cove
    Patent number: 4951076
    Abstract: A photographic cove for use in photographic studios and the like comprises a plurality of portable pre-fabricated modular units (1) each having a front surface (2), which in some units is concave, and mating side surfaces (3). The units (1) are releasably secured together by means (7, 8 or 10, 11). Means (5, 14 or 20) support the assembled cove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 21, 1990
    Assignee: J R Group PLC
    Inventors: William J. Baillie-Hamilton, Ronald J. Brown
  • Tube working apparatus
    Patent number: 4905553
    Abstract: Tube working apparatus is provided comprising a mandrel having a die thereon over which a tube to be worked can be positioned. The die is adapted to cooperate with a tool externally of the tube to work the tube. Feed means is provided for effecting relative movement between the mandrel and the tube whereby the tube is progressively withdrawn from the mandrel as working proceeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1990
    Assignee: J R Group PLC
    Inventors: John W. T. K. Thornborrow, John Deacon
  • Display apparatus
    Patent number: 4795039
    Abstract: Display apparatus is provided comprising a display panel (5) having a series of parallel spaced elongate portions (1) and supporting means (8) extending transversely of the elongate portions (1), and at least one bracket member (10) having engaging means (9) insertable between adjacent elongate portions (1) and engageable with the supporting means (8). It is further provided that the elongate members (1) comprise either separate slat members (1) or ribs or corrugations (1) on a panel member (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1989
    Assignee: J R Group PLC
    Inventor: John W. T. K. Thornborrow