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Patent GB-0716005-D0 (GB)
Title: Single molecule spectroscopy using nanoporpus membranes
Filed: 2007-08-16
Abstract: Apparatus for characterizing molecules comprises a barrier (10, 14) between a first volume (24) and a second volume (32), the barrier having a pore (18) through it, a pair of electrodes (36, 38) arranged to generate an electrical potential difference between the first and second volumes to drive molecules from the first volume to the second volume, and optical sensing means (44, 40, 42) arranged to detect light from the pore thereby to detect passage of a molecule through the pore.
Patent GB-0803448-D0 (GB)
Title: Method and means for mounting of optical fibers
Filed: 2008-02-26
Abstract: The present invention provides a method and means for mounting an optical fiber containing at least one fiber Bragg grating to the surface of a structure.
Patent GB-0814955-D0 (GB)
Title: Azide-containing fluoropolymers and their preparation
Filed: 2008-08-18
Abstract: Fluoropolymers containing one or more azide group wherein the azide group is not a sulfonyl-azide group and processes of preparing them.
Patent GB-0818885-D0 (GB)
Title: Air cooled gas turbine components and methods of manufacturing and repairing same
Filed: 2008-10-15
Abstract: A component suitable for use in a gas turbine engine. The component includes a substrate defining a surface of the component and has a first surface and a second surface. At least one aperture extends through the substrate from the first surface to the second surface, and has a first open area. The component has a first coating on at least one of the first surface and the second surface adjacent to the at least one aperture. The component also has a second coating overlying the first coating adjacent to the at least one aperture, such that at least a portion of the first coating is exposed adjacent to the at least one aperture. The first coating defines a second open area which is smaller than the first open area. In another aspect, a method of manufacturing a component suitable for use in a gas turbine engine, comprising the steps of forming the component from a substrate having a first surface and a second surface, forming at least one aperture through the substrate from the first surface to the second surface having a first open area, applying a first coating to at least one of the first surface and the second surface adjacent to the at least one aperture, the aperture remaining at least partially unobstructed by the first coating, applying a second coating to the first coating adjacent to the at least one aperture, the aperture remaining at least partially unobstructed by the second coating, and removing the second coating from the aperture, leaving most or all of the first coating to define a second open area which is smaller than the first open area. In a further aspect, a method of repairing a component suitable for use in a gas turbine engine, the method comprising the steps of removing coatings from the component, repairing any defects in the substrate of the component, and applying coatings as described herein.
Patent GB-0917621-D0 (GB)
Title: A luminaire apparatus
Filed: 2009-10-08
Abstract: A luminaire apparatus (1) comprising optical elements and electrical elements located within a housing (10), the optical elements comprising a reflector unit (11) having an interior reflective surface (11a) and a longitudinal axis wherein the reflector unit (11) has an inverted substantially parabolic shaped cross sectional profile having an arcuate base portion (110) from which two opposing elongate arms project (110a, 110b), the optical elements further comprising a bulb (12) mountable in the interior of the reflector unit (11) and centrally along the said longitudinal axis of the reflector unit (11) by means of one of a plurality of lampholders positioned in or adjacent the reflector unit (11).
Patent GB-8319921-D0 (GB)
Title: Postal franking machines
IPC: G07B17/00
Filed: 1983-07-23
Abstract: @ Postal franking apparatus is described in which the information to be printed onto an envelope is stored electrically in a memory and is read out to form printing control signals for controlling a thermal printer containing thermally activable inking means at a printing station into which the envelope is placed.The inking means may comprise a ribbon carrying or impregnated with ink.A resiliently deformable backing member is located atthe printing station to accommodate variation in thickness of an envelope and content. In addition or alternatively a resiliently deformable printing head is employed.
Patent GB-8414517-D0 (GB)
Title: Signal timing circuits
IPC: H04L7/02
Filed: 1984-06-07
Abstract: A signal timing circuit for use in re-timing circuits in digital signal regenerators in long distance telecommunications systems is disclosed. A phase control circuit (1) controls the timing of clock signals relative to digital signals at a re-timing gate (20) by means of a negative feedback loop (30) and a phase shifter (60). The feed back loop (30) maintains the desired relative timing in dependence upon a reference voltage (V<sub>ref</sub>) and a voltage (Var) obtained from the phase difference of the input digital signals (⌀<sub>i</sub>) and the output digital signals (⌀<sub>o</sub>) of the re-timing gate (20).
Patent GB-8425610-D0 (GB)
Title: Coating concentricity control
IPC: B05C3/12
Filed: 1984-10-10
Abstract: A coating material is applied to drawn lightguide fibre (36') by an applicator (6) which tilts about x and y axes under the control of a concentricity monitor (7) to maintain the coating of the coated fibre (36) concentric about the fibre.
Patent GB-8506678-D0 (GB)
Title: User controlled reclining wheelchair
IPC: A61G5/00
Filed: 1985-03-14
Abstract: A reclinable chair includes a frame having a front end and a back end, a seat support (39), and a back support (42). The seat support (39) swivels about a pivot axis which is the axis of the front wheels (32) of a carriage (30,32,34,36) which axis traverses along a forwardly and upwardly inclined pathway (18). The back support (42) has a lower end (43) and an upper end (44), being pivoted adjacent its lower end to the seat support (39) and being pivoted at a location spaced above its lower end to one end of a link member (52) of which the other end is pivoted to the frame. In this manner, forward movement of the seat support (39) causes the same to be raised against gravity while the back support (42) reclines, thus storing potential energy in the seat support (39) which can be subsequently tapped to raise the back support (42), while allowing swivelling of the seat support. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-8815466-D0 (GB)
Title: Housings for cables &c
IPC: F16L3/24
Filed: 1988-06-29
Abstract: A cable housing system for use in a mining underground environment comprises a plurality of housing modules, each being formed of a folded belt (10) a synthetic neoprene. The belt (10) has a surrounding peripheral strap (18) at one end which maintains the belt (10) in the folded condition, the belt (10) being adapted to locate at the other end in a strap of an adjacent module. Each strap (18) is non-continuous, having end abutting flanges (20) and a hinged section (26). The strap (18) can be closed by a suitable connector co-operating with the strap flanges (2) but can be open for access and inspection to the interior of the belt (10) by removing the connector and opening the hinged section (26). The housing system may be suspended on a trolley 58 via a hinged component 38 (Figs. 5, 7). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-8913423-D0 (GB)
Title: Flying object recovery systems
IPC: B64F1/02
Filed: 1989-06-12
Abstract: A flying object, e.g. an unmanned aircraft (29) recovery system comprising a recovery site arrester sub-system (1) incorporating hook means (13) and an object-borne sub-system (27) incorporating parasail lift means (31) and looped filamentary material (33) connected between the object and the parasail lift means. In operation, upon deployment of the object-borne system whilst the object is in flight, the looped filamentary material is aerially extended and supported by action of the parasail lift means, thereby facilitating engagement of the filamentary material with the hook means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-8925336-D0 (GB)
Title: Memory-enhancing compositions containing dioxopiperidine derivatives
IPC: A61K31/445
Filed: 1989-11-09
Abstract: Phenyl-3-aminoalkyl-4-methyl-2,6-dioxopiperidines of the Formula I   <CHEM>  wherein:  R1 represents hydrogen or C1-C4 alkyl;  n is 1 or 2; R2 represents hydrogen or methyl, provided that one R2 is hydrogen when n is 2;  R3 represents hydrogen or C1-C2 alkyl;  R4 represents C1-C2 alkyl;  R5 and R6 independently represent hydrogen or methyl;  m is 0 to 3; and each Y is in a meta or para position and independently represents hydroxy, C1-C2 alkoxy, C1-C2 alkyl, C1-C2 hydroxyalkyl, halogen, or trifluoromethyl, provided that hydroxy and alkoxy are not in the para position, and pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof have memory enhancing activity and are particularly useful in the treatment of cognitive deficiencies such as senile dementia. The presently preferred compound is 3-(3 min methoxyphenyl)-3-(3 sec -N,N-dimethylaminopropyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2,6-diox opiperidine (AGN 2979).
Patent GB-9006180-D0 (GB)
Title: Cushion
IPC: A61G7/057
Filed: 1990-03-19
Abstract: The application describes a cushion comprising a pair of inflatable bags (3,3 min ), each bag being arranged laterally with respect to the other to define a channel (4) between the bags, and in which the channel (4) is tapered from one end to the other. Each bag (3,3 min ) may have means to form a depression in the bag in its inflated state, the depression running along the bag substantially in the same direction as the channel (4).
Patent GB-9216721-D0 (GB)
Title: Therapeutic heterocyclic derivatives
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 1992-08-06
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB93/01648 Sec. 371 Date Jun. 23, 1995 Sec. 102(e) Date Jun. 23, 1995 PCT Filed Aug. 4, 1993 PCT Pub. No. WO94/03451 PCT Pub. Date Feb. 17, 1994Quinuclidine derivatives of formula, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, in which: R1 is hydrogen or hydroxy; R2 is hydrogen; pr R1 and R2 are joined together so that CR1-CR2 is a double bond; X is selected from -CH2CH2-, -CH=CH-, -C=C-, -CH2O-, -OCH2-, -CH2NH-, NHCH2-, -CH2CO-, -COCH2-, -CH2S(O)n- and -S(O)nCH2- wherein n is 0, 1 or 2; and AR is phenyl which may be optionally unsubstituted or substituted by one or more substituents such as halogeno, hydroxy, amino, nitro, cyano, carboxy, carbamoyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, alkylamino, dialkylamino, N-alkylcarbamoyl, N,N-di-alkylcarbamoyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkythio, alkylsulphinyl, alkylsulphonyl, halogeno alkyl, alkanoylamino, alkylenedioxy, alkanoyl and oxime derivatives thereof and O-alkyl ethers of said oximes; provided that when X is selected from -OCH2-, -NHCH2-, and SCH2-, R1 is not hydroxy; inhibit squalene synthase and are useful in treating diseases or medical conditions in which inhibition of squalene synthase is desirable. The use of such heterocyclic derivatives in treating conditions such as hypercholesterolemia, and atherosclerosis is referred to as well as novel compounds, processes for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.
Patent GB-9308431-D0 (GB)
Title: Chemical compounds
IPC: A61P25/26
Filed: 1993-04-23
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP94/01252 Sec. 371 Date Oct. 23, 1995 Sec. 102(e) Date Oct. 23, 1995 PCT Filed Apr. 22, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO94/25444 PCT Pub. Date Nov. 10, 1994The invention relates to 3-phenylureido-1,5-benzodiazepine-diones of formula (I)    <IMAGE>  (I)  and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, and to their use as gastrin/CCK-B antagonists.
Patent GB-9317478-D0 (GB)
Title: Surfactants
IPC: C08F2/26
Filed: 1993-08-23
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB94/01814 Sec. 371 Date Jul. 16, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Jul. 16, 1996 PCT Filed Aug. 19, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO95/06070 PCT Pub. Date Mar. 2, 1995A process of oil-in-water emulsion polymerisation carried out in the presence of emulsifiers that are polyoxyethylene half ester of vic-dicarboxylic acids which give latices that are stable especially to coagulation by electrolytes, shear and/or freezing is disclosed. Particularly suitable emulsifiers are of the formulae (I) or (II): Y.OOC.(HR)C.C(HR1).COO.(AO)n.R2(I) Y.OOC.(HR)C.C(HR1).COO.(AO)n.CO.(HR1)C.C(HR)COO.Y(II) where: R, R1, AO, n, R2 and Y are as defined, in particular where the emulsifiers are polyoxyethylene half esters of alkenyl succinic acids.
Patent GB-9414140-D0 (GB)
Title: Toothbrush
IPC: A46B9/04
Filed: 1994-07-13
Abstract: A toothbrush, having handle and a resiliently flexible bristle-bearing head wherein, when the toothbrush is in its normal stress-free configuration, the free ends of bristles lying along a longitudinal and / or transverse axis of the brush form a generally concave profile adapted to suit the buccal surface of the teeth. The toothbrush head comprises one or more extensions which are integral with the handle, said extensions being substantially thinner than the handle and wholly or partially surrounded by an elastomeric material. The toothbrush head can flexibly conform to a convex profile to suit the labial surface of the teeth or to avoid damage to the gums. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-9418137-D0 (GB)
Title: Heat sealing apparatus and process
IPC: B29C65/38
Filed: 1994-09-08
Abstract: The invention comprises a heating process and apparatus defining a first higher power heating impulse from t0 to t1 immediately followed by a second lower power heating impulse from t1 to t2, optionally followed by a cooling phase. Clamping pressure on an array of plastic films to be sealed is maintained during the first and second heating impulses and the optional cooling phase. Preferably the voltage level during the first heating impulse is maintained at a first high level and the voltage level during the second heating impulse is maintained at a second lower level giving a temperature diagram (Fig. 6) involving obtainment of a peak temperature Tm at the end of the first heating impulse and maintenance of a temperature just above a second, lower temperature Ts in the second heating impulse, to allow adequate penetration of heat to the or each interface from the extenor of the array of film plies to be sealed. A heat sealing bar with a temperature coefficient of resistance of around 4500 x 10<-6> OMEGA / DEG C may be used, causing the power to decrease through the first impulse as the temperature rises. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-9503406-D0 (GB)
Title: Detection of antibody production
IPC: G01N33/544
Filed: 1995-02-21
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB96/00392 Sec. 371 Date Aug. 21, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Aug. 21, 1997 PCT Filed Feb. 21, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO96/26443 PCT Pub. Date Aug. 29, 1996The present invention provides a method of detecting active antibody production in a blood sample by contacting, in the presence and absence of protein synthesis inhibitor, aliquots of the sample with a solid phase under conditions which permit antibody production and secretion by the lymphocytes; detecting in solution, binding of antibody to the antigen(s) on the solid phase; and comparing the antibody binding in the presence or absence of protein synthesis inhibitor, whereby to obtain a determination of the amount of active antibody secretion in response to the antigen(s); and kits for performing the method. The method may also be modified to allow detection of non-specific infection indicators.
Patent GB-9516143-D0 (GB)
Title: Improved chemical synthesis
IPC: C07D263/20
Filed: 1995-08-07
Abstract: The invention provides an improved process for preparing compounds of formula (I)
Patent GB-9607517-D0 (GB)
Title: The use of DNA Sequences
IPC: C12N15/56
Filed: 1996-04-11
Abstract: The use of DNA sequences comprising a glucanase coding region operably linked to a promoter, or other regulatory sequence, which provides for expression of the DNA sequence with appropriate tissue and/or temporal specificity, in the preparation of a male sterile transgenic tomato plant is disclosed. In preferred embodiments the promoter is a tapetum specific promoter, eg an A3 or an A9 promoter. DNA sequences comprising the PR-Glucanase coding region and an A3 or an A9 promoter, preferably an A9 promoter are also described, as are transgenic tomato plants, plant cells, propagating material, seeds, antisense DNA sequences and ribozyme encoding DNA sequences for restoration of male-fertility.
Patent GB-9620046-D0 (GB)
Title: Attachment device for use in the implantation of prosthetic ligament
IPC: A61F2/08
Filed: 1996-09-26
Abstract: An attachment device includes an elongate guide element which is manipulatable between a pulling position in which its longitudinal axis extends generally parallel to the pulling direction and an anchoring position in which its longitudinal axis extends transversely to the pulling direction. A connecting loop of flexible and implantable material is connected, or connectable, at one end to the guide element and at its other end is connectable to one end of the prosthetic ligament to be implanted. The loop is assembled from a fibre bundle of twisted yarn. Connecting apparatus are formed in the guide elements which permit the loop to be connected thereto. Connector structure is provided on the guide elements to permit lines to be connected to the element in order to pull the guide element, and a trailing implantation system connected thereto, through bone tunnels with the guide element orientated so that its longitudinal axis extends generally parallel to the pulling direction until the element emerges from the mount at one end of one of the tunnels, whereby the guide element is manipulatable by the lines so as to overlie the mouth and thereby anchor one end of the implantation system.
Patent GB-9707678-D0 (GB)
Title: Container end manufacture
IPC: B21D51/38
Filed: 1997-04-16
Abstract: A can end (13) is manufactured by forming an end shell (5) comprising a seaming flange, chuck wall, centre panel and countersink etc. The end shell is converted to an easy open can end by forming a score and raising a rivet on the centre panel, and attaching a tab to the rivet. The end is subsequently reformed by moving the centre panel (9) relative to the seaming flange (7) to raise the centre panel to a height above the level of the seaming flange. The end is secured to a can body which has been filled with product, and then reformed a second time to lower the centre panel (9) to a height below the level of the seaming flange (7), in order to reduce the headspace within the package.
Patent GB-9727222-D0 (GB)
Title: Cell recycling
IPC: H01M10/05
Filed: 1997-12-23
Abstract: Lithium ion cells in which the cathode contains a particulate insertion material and a binder are cut open in a dry, inert atmosphere (10). The cell components are treated with a first organic solvent (12) to dissolve the electrolyte, so that this can be reused. They are then treated with a second organic solvent (16) to dissolve the binder, and the particulate material separated (18) from the solution of binder. The insertion material is then reduced (22) so that it does not contain intercalated lithium. The reduction process may be performed electrolytically.
Patent GB-9821893-D0 (GB)
Title: Sound and light emitting device for gas cylinder belt
IPC: G01F23/00
Filed: 1998-10-08
Abstract: A protection device made of hard plastic material for releasable attachment to a gas cylinder comprises an annular base and an upstanding cylindrical sidewall with a vertical cutline. The device may include latching means, such as a buckle and strap, adjacent the cutline. The annular base may include three wheels, one of which has a parking brake. The sidewall includes a gas level indicator which is connected to a fight <B>1</B> and sound (bell) <B>2</B> emitting device. The warning light <B>1</B> and sound (bell) <B>2</B> will operate when the pointer on the gas level indicator reaches the empty level. The warning light <B>1</B> and sound (bell) <B>2</B> will go off when the gas cylinder is refilled. The light <B>1</B> and sound <B>2</B> emitting device (bell) are connected electrically to the gas level indicator. The belt fits around the lower end of a gas cylinder to prevent damage to the cylinder, flooring and users.
Patent GB-9907037-D0 (GB)
Title: Weight control product and method of treating hyperlipidemia and increasing vigor with said product
IPC: A61P3/04
Filed: 1999-03-29
Abstract: A weight control composition, preferably in the form of a capsule or tablet, comprising a mixture of guggul extract and at least one phosphate salt selected from calcium phosphate, potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate. The composition evidences synergistic activity in reducing body weight and body fat in mammals. The guggul extract/phosphate salt product also reduces plasma lipid levels and cholesterol in overweight hyperlipidaemic humans and enhances vigour and mood states. The inventive composition may also contain at least one additional component selected from phosphatidylcholine, hydroxycitric acid and L-tyrosine.
Patent GB-9922082-D0 (GB)
Title: Laser apparatus for use in material processing
IPC: B23K26/06
Filed: 1999-09-17
Abstract: The laser has a focusing system including a housing (2) with opposing transparent windows (4, 5) between which imaging optics (3) are positioned. The housing (2) also has an inlet (7) for the introduction of pressurised gas into the cavity of the housing. The imaging optics (3) include refractive/reflective lens elements (8, 9) and a phase-only filter (10). The filter (10) has different regions each assigned a particular phase-shift and may be implemented in the pixels of a spatial light modulator or using a fused silica structure that has regions etched to differing depths to achieve differing phase delays by means of the remaining thickness of the silica at each of the regions. The filter (10) ensures that the laser beam incident on a workpiece that is to be cut, for example, has an intensity distribution which extends beyond the focussed spot in at least one dimension. With this laser high precision as well as high speed cutting or welding can be performed using an optimised light distribution.
Patent GB-9926468-D0 (GB)
Title: Door closer and mounting bracket
IPC: E05F3/00
Filed: 1999-11-10
Abstract: A door closer and mounting bracket for attaching the door closer to either the door or the door frame. The door closer includes a lip at one end for engaging a corresponding hook on the mounting bracket and a screw passageway at the other end for engaging a screw on the mounting bracket. A unique mounting hole pattern is used to prevent installing the mounting bracket in the wrong orientation.
Patent HU-0001769-D0 (HU)
Title: Use of lactophil composition in eye-drops containing pharmaceutical active ingredients
IPC: A61K47/46
Filed: 2000-05-04
Abstract: The invention refers to the use of a lacrophyl preparation containing lysozyme, tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane, if desired other lacrophyl components, preferably ascorbic acid and/or citric acid and/or ethylenediamine-tetraacetic acid, in the rest distilled water for the dissolution of an active substance being insoluble or only slightly soluble in water or physiological saline, for preparing eye-drops, and/or in case of eye-drops containing an active substance to adjust optionally an active substance medium appropriate to the composition of the native tear and for the microbiological protection of the medium.
Patent HU-0002127-D0 (HU)
Title: Dosage device
Inventor: ANDERSEN HENRIK
IPC: A61M/
Filed: 1998-06-15
Abstract: A dose setting device successively presses a piston (2) into an ampoule (1). A piston rod has two parts (6, 9) that are threaded together. The first part (6) adjacent the piston is prevented from rotating but can move axially. The second part (9) is free to rotate and move axially and is coupled to a gear (19) of a dose setting wheel (20). Rotating the second part withdraws the second part from its stop position. When a push button (10) of an injection mechanism is pressed the second part of the rod is returned to its stop position.