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Patent GB-2205496-A (GB)
Title: Therapeutic pack
Inventor: NI YUANWU
IPC: A61K9/70
Filed: 1988-06-03
Abstract: The pack for hot compress treatment consists of a basic bag (1) which is lined on its interior with perforate plastics film and carries a drug (2) plus thermogenic materials (4) and is enclosed in a packet 3. The drug is absorbed into or sprinkled or smeared directly on to the surface of the basic bag (1). The pack combines a hot compress treatment with drug therapy for increased therapeutic effect. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208732-A (GB)
Title: Keyboards
Inventor: YEH VICTOR CHANG-MING
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 1988-09-22
Abstract: A keyboard for entering letters of a phonetic Chinese alphabet (PCA) into e.g. a computer system. The PCA comprises a plurality of voweltones, each of which represents a vowel sound pronounced with a respective one of four tones which occur in Chinese; a plurality of consonants; and a plurality of semi-consonants. The keyboard comprises   a) a plurality of keys; the keys being divided into left and right sections to the operated respectively by the left and right hands; b) keys of one section being adapted for entering frequently used voweltones; and c) keys of the other section being adapted for entering frequently used consonants and semi-consonants.   The voweltones are allocated to rows according to the frequency of use of the tones. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227848-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to axle weight sensor calibration
Inventor: WEST ROGER
IPC: G01G23/01
Filed: 1988-10-18
Abstract: A vehicle axle load sensor is calibrated by lifting the vehicle body e.g. with a jack to remove the weight of the body from the sensor and calibrating the sensor to zero. The body is jacked up at different points in succession to enable each axle load sensor to be calibrated to zero. When jacked up a low profile accurate weighing machine is positioned under the wheel, and when the jack is released the weighing machine indicates the bearing weight of the wheel which provides a second calibration point for the axle load sensor. Further raising and lowering of the vehicle body enables further calibration points to be derived. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2212359-A (GB)
Title: Digital video recording/reproducing system
Inventor: PARK CHUN-WOONG
IPC: H04N9/804
Filed: 1988-11-07
Abstract: Using a second controller so to control a system such as a DAT recorder employing a digital signal processor 30, and a first controller 90 for converting video signals into analog or digital form, the video data is processed as in a conventional method of processing audio data according to the input of a mode selecting key. By the input of the key, the first controller 90 converts analog video data into digital to store it in a memory 110, or reproduces said stored data by converting it into real time analog. A different input of the key is checked by the second controller 50 to store video data onto the tape. When storing said video data onto the tape, the video signals are stored and given a synchronizing pulse to distinguish them from audio signals, and when reproducing said signals from the tape, the synchronizing pulse is detected to store only the video data into the memory 110, which data is reproduced by the first controller 90. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227165-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable height chair columns
IPC: A47C3/24
Filed: 1988-12-07
Abstract: A chair column has a spindle (45) for securing at its upper end (46) to a chair seat, the lower part (49) of the spindle threadedly carrying a first clutch dog in the form of a nut (56). A second clutch dog (50) is carried by a tubular casing (51), the lower end (52) of which is secured in use to a chairbase. In order to adjust the height of the chair seat relative to the base, the unoccupied seat is turned, and the interengaged clutch dogs will effect an adjustment. When a person sits on the seat the spindle moves down to compress a spring (55), and the clutch dogs are automatically disengaged. Alternatively, cushioning springs may be introduced into a hydraulically adjustable column of the type described in EP 0 277 700 A1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2228514-A (GB)
Title: Security closures for buildings
Inventor: BELL ALAN
IPC: E06B5/16
Filed: 1989-02-03
Abstract: A security closure, especially in the form of a door or security screen (20) comprise a frame or panel structure having parts formed from metal sheet, securing means (27) being provided for securing the closure structure to a wall of a building. The metal sheet is structurally embossed so as to strengthen the sheet. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215661-A (GB)
Title: Hot-melt adhesive interconnector and method for the preparation thereof
Inventor: NAKAMURA AKIO
IPC: H05K1/18
Filed: 1989-02-07
Abstract: An interconnector, e.g. for electrically connecting two arrays of electrodes on two circuit boards, comprises alternately-arranged strips of an insulating adhesive hot-melt resin and of a conductive adhesive hot-melt resin composition. Alternatively, an interconnector comprises a matrix of an insulating adhesive hot-melt resin and discrete distributed spots of a conductive adhesive hot-melt resin composition. 
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Patent GB-2227933-A (GB)
Title: Water bed
Inventor: GOLONG CHIOU
IPC: A47C27/08
Filed: 1989-02-14
Abstract: A water bed or the like, (Fig. 2) comprises an upper layer, a lower layer adhered to the upper layer to form a sealed bag with a seam, a circular portion disposed at a central of the bag and provided with a plurality of small perforations, and a plurality of U-shaped partition walls arranged around the circular portion with outer ends extending near the seam and having a plurality of small perforations whereby the water may flow slowly and evenly in all directions when the bed is under pressure thus providing a stable water bed. In another embodiment (Fig. 4) the bed comprises a plurality of concentric circular portions formed with a plurality of small holes through which water may flow from one circular portion to another. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218710-A (GB)
Title: Sintered Fe,Cu.Zn alloy
Inventor: KIKUCHI ISAMU
IPC: B22F1/00
Filed: 1989-05-08
Abstract: The present invention provides a sintered alloy material comprising 20 to 80% by weight of iron, 11 to 52% by weight of copper, 6 to 32% by weight of zinc, 0.1 to 0.8% by weight of tin, 0.1 to 4.0% by weight of manganese and 0 to 4.0% by weight of aluminum and having a porosity of 15 to 28% by volume. This sintered alloy material is excellent in strength, corrosion resistance and fitness with a mating member such as a shaft and exhibits a low coefficient of friction, so that it is useful particularly as a bearing material. 0.5 to 5% of a solid lubricant such as M0S2, graphite or Pb may be included in the alloy.
Patent GB-2235549-A (GB)
Title: Digital timing switch device
Inventor: MITCHENER ALAN WILLIAM
IPC: G04G15/00
Filed: 1989-06-15
Abstract: A digital timer having a presettable on-off function, an in-built switch connected to the timer for controlling an external circuit in accordance with the function of the timer when connected thereto, an in-built power source for the digital timer, and means for connecting the timer via said switch into the said external electrical circuit. In a preferred form, the external connector comprises an isolator disc insertable between two batteries in a battery powered portable radio or radio/cassette player to isolate the two electrically, one from the other, except when connected via an on-off switch in the timing unit. In this way an adaptor is provided which provides a normal battery powered portable radio or radio/cassette player with an automatic timing function. The timer may also be used to switch lighting circuits. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229823-A (GB)
Title: Weighing apparatus
Inventor: IWASAKI YOSHITAKA
IPC: G01G19/18
Filed: 1989-09-05
Abstract: Weighing apparatus has a load cell 2 arranged in a casing 1 with one end fixed to the casing and the other end attached to a fixing member 8. The fixing member 8 may be releasably secured to a suspension member 4 hanging from a mounting surface 9 (Fig 1) or a weighing pan supporting member 10 (Fig 2). Likewise a pan suspension rod 5 may be releasably secured to the casing (Fig 1) and adjustable leveling feet 12, 12a may be releasably secured to the bottom of the casing (Fig 2). It is thus possible to use the weighing apparatus suspended from surface 9, or supported on a surface by leveling feet 12, 12a. A polarity reversal switch is provided for reversing the output of the load cell when changing from a suspended weighing apparatus to a weighing apparatus standing on a surface. Overload protection stops are provided for the load cell which may be enclosed, with batteries logic and electronic displays in a dust proof housing. A keyboard for inputting the weighing apparatus may be coupled thereto by a radio link. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238788-A (GB)
Title: Tetrahydropyridine compounds
Inventor: HUDSON ALAN THOMAS
IPC: C07D211/90
Filed: 1989-12-07
Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I> <IMAGE>  wherein  R<1> represents a halogen atom;  a hydroxy, amino or mono- or di-alkyl amino group; or an alkyl, cycloalkyl or phenyl group each of which may be optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms, hydroxy, alkoxy, amino or mono- or di-alkylamino groups;  R<2> represents a hydroxy group;  R<3> represents an optionally substituted phenyl group; R<4> represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl group or an optionally substituted phenyl group; R<5> represents a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl group; and salts thereof, are useful as antibiotics.
Patent GB-2245242-A (GB)
Title: A method of packaging a sponge
Inventor: LIU KENNETH
IPC: B65D85/07
Filed: 1990-01-02
Abstract: A sponge is compressed and sealed within a air-tight enclosure to provide a compact product and to provide ready identification that the seal has been broken to indicate a possible contamination of the sponge. The enclosure may be formed by two plastics sheets welded together by ultrasonic means whilst a sponge is held compressed between the sheets. In a preliminary station, a line of weakening 22 is formed in one of the sheets at the same time as a tag 23 is welded to the sheet by shaped ultrasonic welding horn 35. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233045-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic control system
Inventor: KINGSTON WILLIAM
IPC: F03B17/06
Filed: 1990-02-05
Abstract: Energy is extracted from a water stream by cyclicly letting water into and out of a container 1 so that the oscillating water level in the container drives an air turbine. A weighted float 9, 10 within the container operates the container's valves 5, 6 through cables 27, (31), Fig 5, at prescribed upper and lower internal water levels. External floats (18), (19) Figs 2 and 3 similarly control the internal levels at which the weighted float acts, in accordance with the level of water in the stream. The valves 5, 6 are counterweighted, Fig 1, for ease of operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233185-A (GB)
Title: Still image filing apparatus
Inventor: MATSUMOTO AKIHIKO
IPC: H04N5/235
Filed: 1990-04-20
Abstract: A still image filing apparatus for storing data representing a still image and for controlling the still image data comprises an input 101 for the still picture data, a first memory (1A, Fig. 2), a separable second memory 103, an output 102 for the still picture data, a first central processing unit (CPU) (17, Fig. 2) for controlling the operation of the still image filing apparatus, and a control unit 2 having a second CPU 201 and a colour display apparatus 202. The apparatus further includes a video bus (11, Fig. 2) through which the still picture data are transmitted in real time, and to which the input and output circuits 101, 102 are connected. Still images may be stored together with an index picture and descriptors (including a title). Images can subsequently be searched (eg. on title) and the index pictures simultaneously displayed (Fig 12, 1-12). Images for transmission can then be selected and simultaneously displayed in transmission order (Fig 12, 13-24). The system also contains buffers to permit previewing of the next picture to be transmitted and thus permit editing if required. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244635-A (GB)
Title: Fixing soles to shoes
Inventor: YEH SO TOU
IPC: B29C65/00
Filed: 1990-06-06
Abstract: A mechanism (10) for affixing soles to shoes from the sides comprising a pair of clamping devices (30) actuated by a cylinder device (40) to move on a support base (12) toward the centrally placed shoe soles. The clamping device (30) comprises first and second blocks (32, 34) fixedly attached together. The first and second blocks have first and second cylinders (324, 344), respectively. First and second rods (322, 342) are slidable and respectively received within the first and second cylinders (324, 344) and attached on one end to a clamp block. A spring (37) is further disposed within the second cylinder (344) of the clamping device (30) in order that the clamp block is carried by the clamping device (30) with the combination of clamp block and first and second rods (322, 342) being forced by the spring (37) to slightly abut against the shoe soles. Actuation of cylinders (40) move the clamp blocks (35) into engagement with the shoes (Fig 3) the pressure depending upon the compression of springs (37). Hydraulic actuation of cylinders (344) presses the blocks (35) into working engagement with the shoe. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246129-A (GB)
Title: Bicyclohexane derivatives and their use in preparing cyclopropane carboxylic acid
Inventor: KRIEF ALAIN
IPC: C07C49/513
Filed: 1990-07-16
Abstract: A process for preparing a cis-cyclopropane carboxylic acid in the form of a single isomer by a multi-step procedure from a bicyclo-[3,1,0]hexan-2, 4-dione which involves reduction to the corresponding diol, acylation to the diester and hydrolysis with a selective chiral hydrolytic agent, such as an esterase of bacterial or mammalian origin, to give the monoester, oxidation to the ketoester, hydrolysis and re-esterification to form the keto-sulphonate, and treatment with base. Many of the intermediates involved are novel.
Patent GB-2247889-A (GB)
Title: DNA denaturation by an electric potential
Inventor: STANLEY CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: C12Q1/6806
Filed: 1990-09-12
Abstract: A process is described for denaturing DNA into its individual strands in an electrochemical cell in the presence of a mediator compound that transfers charge from an electrode to the DNA in solution. The process may be used in the replication of DNA by a polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
Patent GB-2238087-A (GB)
Title: Gas compressor with silencer for gas intake
Inventor: BUCCIARELLI MAURIZIO
IPC: F04B39/12
Filed: 1990-09-19
Abstract: An electrical compressor for use, eg, in a domestic refrigerator comprises an external casing (1), an internal body (2), a cylinder head (3) and an intake tube (5) for the gas into the casing. A silencer conduit (4) is interposed between said casing (1) and the cylinder head (3) and has an inlet aperture (7) Fig 2 not shown for intake of the gas to be compressed facing the intake tube (5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238553-A (GB)
Title: Device for effectively leno-weaving the lateral edge of a fabric in a loom
Inventor: CINEL LUCIANO
IPC: D03C7/00
Filed: 1990-11-29
Abstract: A device for leno-weaving the lateral edge of a fabric in a loom, in which a rocker plate 10, pivoted on a structure 7 driven vertically with reciprocating motion by a cam 31 and opposed by a spring 35, and comprising along its vertical axis, in axially opposite positions about the pivot pin 9, two holes 13, 14 through which two supplementary crossing yarns pass, is reciprocatingly rotated into two symmetrical positions by a push bar 24 pivoted to a fixed frame and provided with a spring 21 for its return to the vertical, in which positions the said two holes have crossed over about a supplementary straight yarn needle 2, which by means of a cam 36 is moved vertically with reciprocating motion opposite to that of the structure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239846-A (GB)
Title: A plastics wheel-trim for a motor-vehicle wheel
Inventor: ZANINI PAOLO
IPC: B60B7/08
Filed: 1991-01-03
Abstract: A wheel-trim is constituted by a cover disc 14, a central region of which has a ring of sockets 16 each socket 16 having a notch 26 extending into an annular base wall 20 from a skirt 18. All the notches 26 are centered on a circle passing through the centres of apertures 24 and face in the same direction around the circle. The notches 26 are of such a size that the heads or nuts of respective studs can pass through them so that the annular base walls 20 can be engaged around the studs between the wheel and the frusto-conical shoulders of the heads or nuts of the studs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244391-A (GB)
Title: Connector device
Inventor: TAKANO TSUNESUKE
IPC: H01R9/24
Filed: 1991-04-24
Abstract: A connector device comprises an insulating body (1) formed as a rectangular frame of insulating material having locking tabs (2a) and flanges (2b) projecting its sides (1a), two pairs of opposing inner walls (3) spaced by narrow slots (3a) from opposing sides of said insulating body, and projections (4) on inner opposing faces of the pairs of inner walls (3). Two connectors (7) each having a pair of clamping parts (5) comprises resilient conductive strip substantially in a "U"-shape and other push-fit connecting formation (6) integral with the clamping parts (5). Each connector (7) has attachment apertures (8) below the clamping parts (5) to accommodate said projections (14). The connector device fits into a carrier member (11) having an aperture (10) slightly larger than exterior of the insulating body (1) and into which the connector device is engaged by way of said locking tabs (2a) and flanges (2b). Ribs (18) help in cooling the connector. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256048-A (GB)
Title: Correction of towed streamer deviation
Inventor: ONGKIEHONG LEO
IPC: G01V1/36
Filed: 1991-05-23
Abstract: The seismic wavefield sampled at a series of irregularly-spaced points 5, e.g. along a current-deviated towed string 4 behind a vessel 1, is mapped onto a series of regularly spaced points 7 on a straight line 6 by band-limiting and interpolation processes, e.g. inverse-sinc interpolation. The technique is applicable to one or two dimensions. Fourier series and least-squares estimation techniques are discussed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254860-A (GB)
Title: Purifying gaseous raw material using organometal and molecular sieve.
Inventor: OTA YOICHIRO
IPC: C30B25/14
Filed: 1991-12-20
Abstract: A chemical vapour deposition apparatus as illustrated in Fig 1 has a gas purifier 8 for purifying a gaseous raw material such as AsH3 or PH3 gas. The gas purifier 8 includes a cylinder 9 containing an organometal purifying agent eg trimethyl vidium, trimethyl aluminium, trimethyl gallium and a molecular sieve 10. AsH3, PH3 or other gaseous raw material is introduced into the organometal purifying agent whereby impurities such as H2O or O2 contained in the gaseous raw material, react with the organometal generating a volatile substance, which is removed by the molecular sieve 10, which may be made of zeolite or porous glass. The organometal purifying agent may be the same as the organometal supplied to the CVD reactor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251214-A (GB)
Title: Lithographic hand-stamp, and method of making it
Inventor: YAMANE MITSUO
IPC: B41J2/325
Filed: 1991-12-24
Abstract: A hand-stamp bears a planographic printing surface produced by thermally printing an oleophilic ink onto a hydrophilic surface. In a preferred embodiment a tape printer is employed to print onto a tape composed of a backing layer 11 bearing a hydrophilic coating 10, the ink ribbon being composed of an oleophilic fusible layer 8 on a respective backing layer 9, and the transfer being attached by a thermal print head 3 acting against a platen 24. The resulting tape is cut off and bonded to the handle of the stamp. Alternatively a stamp body with a hydrophilic surface may be thermally printed in a dedicated printer (Figs 6, 7, not shown in abstract). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253081-A (GB)
Title: Security-exchange decision-making support
Inventor: HATANO HISAAKI
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 1992-02-19
Abstract: A security-exchange decision-making support apparatus includes an input unit 10, a neural network 20, and an evaluation unit 40. The input unit samples stock market prices over time, 12, and obtains, 14, maxim a of upwardly moving prices and minima of downwardly moving prices. The neural network has a unit 30 for outputting a signal representing at least one of "buy" and "sell" and a plurality of input units for receiving the maxima and minima values. Weighting values of nodes of the network are changed by repetitive adjustment, 44, based on an evaluation, 42, of the output from the output unit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265835-A (GB)
Title: Game simulating flat green bowls.
Inventor: GOSLING CYRIL HENRY
IPC: A63B67/02
Filed: 1992-03-30
Abstract: The game has a flat surface 1. Discs representing bowls 5 are projected from end 7 by the ball of the thumb towards a smaller disc acting as a jack 18. Inclination about the centreline 12 gives forehand or backhand bias to bowls discs. Initial jack despatch without bias requires a level position set by levers. Two long support rails 16 are pivoted to the base 14 and the surface 1 such that movement of the surface 1 to either side provides an inclination to give bias to bowls discs. Lines 9, 10, 11, & 12 indicate acceptable positions for "bowls" and "jack". Raised surrounds 2,3 contain discs to the playing area. Rebate 4 represents the "ditch". Marking of a target near the receiving end with a level setting allows simulated curling to be played. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268118-A (GB)
Title: Free-standing three-dimensional greetings card.
Inventor: SMITH GILLIAN MARY
IPC: G09F1/06
Filed: 1992-04-15
Abstract: A free-standing card having a pictorial design on three panels, which, when slotted together, create depth by making use of a three-dimensional effect. The card is prepared so that panel 1 will slot into aperture 4 in panel 2 in order to produce the three dimensional effect. An insert (Fig.2b), e.g. a bookmark, may be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256342-A (GB)
Title: Feedback reducing telephone handset
Inventor: CROSS ROBIN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H04M1/20
Filed: 1992-05-07
Abstract: A telephone handset has a housing 2 and a receiver 1 mounted within the housing adjacent to a resiliently-mounted cover plate 3b forming part of the housing. The arrangement is such as to permit relative movement of the receiver 1 and the cover plate 3b between a first operating position in which the cover plate substantially blocks off the acoustic output of the receiver, and a second operating position in which the acoustic output of the receiver is substantially unblocked. The relative motion is caused by placing the handset against the user's head. Thus the arrangement prevents acoustic feedback when the handset is used away from the head. A further embodiment is disclosed (Figs 4 to 6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271472-A (GB)
Title: Filtered electrical plug.
Inventor: OBEE E J
IPC: H01R13/719
Filed: 1992-05-15
Abstract: A pre-wired three pin electrical plug with an interference suppression filter (5 - 9) incorporated within the plug can have upper and lower body sections held together by integrally formed clips. The filter comprises coils (8, 9) wound on a ferrite core (5) held in place by snap-fit catches (16) within a housing (1b). Moulding material may be admitted under pressure to the inside of the plug to provide a filling and moulding which extends as a strain relieving block (21) around cable entry. The side walls of the lower body section are turned slightly inward (19, 20) to clamp the cable. Wire to pin connection is made by crimping the wire in a slot. The name of the connected appliance is moulded on the back of the plug, which also provides a receptacle for receiving a carrier indicating status (eg. servicing). <IMAGE>