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Patent GB-2258839-A (GB)
Title: Lost core process
Inventor: FITZER MARTIN JOHN
IPC: B29C33/52
Filed: 1992-07-14
Abstract: A fused core process for producing artifacts involves the production, from a low melting point alloy, of a core element; then forming, in contact with the surface of the core, layered material thereby to provide an internal shell form possessing properties desired in the article to be produced and thereafter forming, in contact with the surface of the layered material, an investment of plastic material; and, finally, melting out the core element. Neither the plastic material nor the layered material melting at a temperature lower than that of the alloy of which the core is composed. The layered material cladding the core may be in single or multiple layer configuration, at least one layer being a coating, sprayed or electrodeposited, dipped, painted, wound felted or of any other desired form. The layered structure may incorporate electrical and/or optical conductors or printed circuit systems.
Patent GB-2269032-A (GB)
Title: Reprogramming microprocessor-based equipment
Inventor: NAYLOR ROWAN
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 1992-07-21
Abstract: Unit such as handset terminals A and B far a cellular telephone system each incorporate a microprocessor (5) which operates under control of software stored in a FLASH Eprom (10). When the units are interconnected by a special cable loom (C), a 12 volt supply (18A) of one of the units is applied to the FLASH Eproms of both units, switching them into a reprogramming mode. Via the cable loom, each handset compares the grade of the software stored in its FLASH Eprom with the grade of software stored in the other's FLASH Eprom. The handset storing the higher grade software then assumes a MASTER mode and the other assumes a SLAVE mode. The software in the SLAVE handset is replaced with the higher grade software from the MASTER handset. In this way, once a handset has been re-programmed with the latest update of software, it can itself be used to reprogram other handsets. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259367-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for measuring thin layer thicknesses
Inventor: FISCHER HELMUT
IPC: G01B5/06
Filed: 1992-07-24
Abstract: The measuring apparatus is able to measure the layer thickness (81) on the inside of inaccessible hollow spaces, such as for example of tubes (82), pipes or the like. The apparatus comprises a long arm (56) which bears a probe (23) at its end arranged in such a way that it can swivel by small angular amounts. This low-mass and slowly movable arm/probe system, which is correspondingly vulnerable, is protected by a protective device 31, which it leaves only partly during the measuring operation. In order that an actuator device does not directly act roughly on the probe 23, a lowering device is provided which interacts with a dam ping element. An article 21 to be measured is pushed onto the protective device 31, the actuating button device is pressed and the probe 23 slowly emerges from the protective device 31 and ultimately rests in a defined manner and with adequately low force on layer (81). A stable design makes the measured values reproducible to a high degree. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259357-A (GB)
Title: Food handling and cooling system
Inventor: TARGETT RICHARD FREDERICK
IPC: A23L3/375
Filed: 1992-08-05
Abstract: In a food handling system. food is supported inside an at least partially enclosed compartment (3). A flow of CO2 gas and entrained CO2 snow is directed into the compartment (3) from a CO2 outlet (5). The snow is distributed substantially evenly over the food and the compartment is subsequently closed. In a preferred example, the outlet includes a solid tube (7) mounted to a body which is held by the user. CO2 is dispensed from the end of the tube away from the body. The other end of the tube is connected to a flexible supply line (6). A deflector may be used to position the snow on the food. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257446-A (GB)
Title: Buildings and methods of constructing buildings
Inventor: IACOVIDES EFTHYVOULOS
IPC: E04B1/00
Filed: 1992-09-15
Abstract: A building (1) or other walled structure has a foundation (6) formed of concrete or the like, a substantially rigid load bearing space frame (2) comprising a plurality of beams (4) and columns (3) secured to the foundation, and lightweight wall panels (5) extending between the columns. The lower edges of the wall panels are located and supported by elongate inserts (12) e.g. angle irons, in channels (11) formed in the foundation, and the upper edges are engaged in downwardly facing channels formed in the beams. In upper storeys, the lower edges of wall panels are engaged in upwardly facing channels also formed in the beams.
Patent GB-2271024-A (GB)
Title: Circuit breaker
Inventor: MACDONALD ALAN JOHN
IPC: H01H35/14
Filed: 1992-09-24
Abstract: A circuit breaker has two electrically conductive pistons 25, 31, respectively slidable in two axially aligned passages 23, 63 in a body part. The body part has a chamber 13 composed of an outer endless portion 15 communicating with a central inner portion 17. The pistons are biassed under adjustable pre-loaded spring biasses towards respective stop-limited positions at which the piston crown surfaces, 29,75 each of which has a concavity 27, 73 are spaced apart by an amount less than the diameter of an electrically conductive ball 35 releasibly located in the concavities. When the ball 35 is subjected to a force in excess of a certain value, the ball 35 rides up the walls of the concavities displacing the pistons against their spring pre-loads, to be ejected into the outer endless portion 15 so as to break the circuit between the pistons 25, 31, the pistons being thereafter driven back to their spaced stop-limited positions, which prevents the ball returning to the inner chamber portion 17. The circuit breaker may be used to isolate the battery of a vehicle in the event of the vehicle stopping abruptly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274007-A (GB)
Title: Indicating test information for an electrical appliance
Inventor: JONES IAN
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 1992-12-22
Abstract: The method comprises the steps of affixing a machine readable label (1) to the flex (4) of an electrical appliance (5) by means of an adhesive tape (2) which indicates when the appliance (5) is due to be re-tested, the machine readable label (1) carrying information on the tests applicable to the appliance (5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274196-A (GB)
Title: Manipulating a sample
Inventor: MULLOCK STEPHEN JAMES
IPC: H01J37/20
Filed: 1993-01-06
Abstract: In a high vacuum stage, the position of an object 1 is changed in x-y directions and rotated about an axis 8, such that, there is no movement of the sample 1 with respect to the axis of rotation 8. Therefore in SIMS depth profiling an accurate crater can be encoded by irradiating the sample. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274664-A (GB)
Title: Safety barrier for elevated walkway or work area
Inventor: WAITE GORDON MCKENZIE
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 1993-01-28
Abstract: A method of protecting an elevated walkway or work area involves covering adjacent regions with a safety barrier, e.g. (51). The barrier has elongate side elements e.g. (11, 12) foldable together to facilitate transport. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266612-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle safety system
Inventor: STORY CHRISTOPHER ROLAND
IPC: B60K28/14
Filed: 1993-03-18
Abstract: Electrical contacts are incorporated in bumper strips 11 and 12 and side protective strips 13 to 16 so that in the event of collision the contacts or switches within the bumper strip and side strips will be operated to operate relays such as 20 and 25 which in turn disconnect the fuel pump and the vehicle battery. If the fuel pump is electrical, the electric circuit to the fuel pump is interrupted, but if a mechanical fuel pump is used, then it is sufficient to disconnect the battery which causes the engine to stop and thus causes the fuel pump to stop supplying the fuel. The invention may be incorporated in motor vehicles of all kinds including cars and boats.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266055-A (GB)
Title: Forming a skin-contacting topsheet of a disposable diaper with an elastic opening
Inventor: TANJI HIROYUKI
IPC: A61F13/511
Filed: 1993-04-15
Abstract: An opening 16 in a skin-contacting topsheet 14 of a disposable diaper is elasticized and reinforced so as to form uniform gathers along the whole edge by feeding a continuous elastic member onto a continuous web in an undulating line with relatively wide troughs and bonding it thereto, folding an edge region of such web around the elastic member and bonding said region to a non-folded region of the web, culling out the web within said troughs, placing a pair of the composite webs in overlapping relationship with their cut-outs mutually opposed, placing on the topsheet of a continuous diaper web and cutting into individual diapers. The topsheet 14 thus comprises overlapping sheet members 14a, 14b having mutually opposed cutouts forming an opening 16, elastic members 17 being provided along respective halves of the opening and being covered by folding over of part of the said topsheet. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267022-A (GB)
Title: Upper garment for patients
Inventor: CHOU CHIA-TIEN
IPC: A41D1/04
Filed: 1993-04-29
Abstract: The garment includes a garment body formed by connecting a front half body panel 11 with a back half body panel 12, and two sleeves 2 respectively formed by connecting a respective front half sleeve panel 21 with a respective back half sleeve panel 22, the front half body panel having at least one side 111 detachably connected to a corresponding side 121 of the back half body panel, the front half sleeve panel of at least one sleeve has one side 211 detachably connected to a corresponding side 221 of the respective back sleeve panel. An armpit hole 13, a shoulder hole 14, and a pocket 15 with a through hole are respectively made on the garment body and shielded with a respective flap. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273079-A (GB)
Title: Multilayered printable sheet structure
Inventor: GEMMELL DANIEL PATERSON
IPC: G09F3/10
Filed: 1992-05-15
Abstract: A multilayered printable sheet structure comprising a self-adhesive film consisting of: (i) a vinyl base layer having a first and second surface: (ii) a printable layer bonded to said first surface, said printable layer including one or more fillers and/or pigments; and (iii) an adhesive layer on said second surface; and a backing sheet consisting of: (iv) a paper backing layer having a first and second surface: (v) an adhesive-release agent layer on said first surface intermediate said paper backing layer and said adhesive layer; and (vi) a moisture barrier layer on said second surface of said backing layer.
Patent GB-2285086-A (GB)
Title: An urinary drainage bag hanger with rotatable hooks
Inventor: POORMAND GHASSEM
IPC: A61G7/05
Filed: 1993-12-21
Abstract: An urinary drainage bag hanger comprises two hooks 18 each rotatable about two independent hinges 16, 20 set at right angles to each other so that in one position the hooks can be hang from a bed rail (fig 8) and in the other position trapped between a mattress and a bed base (fig 9). The hooks 18 are connected to a body portion 10 via corner portions 14; the hinge 16, 20 being integral with the corner portions 14 and either the body portion 10 or the hook 18. Frictional gripping means, eg serrations (see figs 12a-12h), may be provided on the hooks 18 so as to enhance gripping when trapped. The bag is secured to the hanger via pins 22 and is firmly locked in place by folding lugs 24 having integral hinges 26 and undersized holes 28 which engage with the pins 22. Hooks 18 may be separate from the corner portions 14 and provided with alternative hinges, eg an universal joint (see figs 13a-13e). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274131-A (GB)
Title: A gate arrangement
Inventor: MALKMUS HANS
IPC: E05F15/638
Filed: 1994-01-11
Abstract: An arrangement for closing an opening has a leaf 10 which can be shifted between closed and open positions and a barrier pole 20 which, in its closed position, closes the same opening, inside the leaf of the gate or laterally offset therefrom. The leaf 10 and pole 20 both preferably slide horizontally, but alternatively the pole may be rotatably mounted. The pole 20 is a temporary closure wherein the leaf 10 is arranged to be a more permanent closure for the opening. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272978-A (GB)
Title: Zoom finder and camera having same
Inventor: HASUSHITA SACHIO
IPC: G03B17/24
Filed: 1994-01-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a zoom finder for varying a magnification thereof by moving variable power lens groups. The finder has a field frame varying mechanism (51) for changing a size of a field frame which comprises a pair of field frame plates movable relative to each other to define a field of view of the finder which can be varied in accordance with the change of the field frame by the field frame varying mechanism and the change of the finder magnification. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288264-A (GB)
Title: Alarm system
Inventor: HILLIER ALAN ALBERT
IPC: B60R25/102
Filed: 1994-04-07
Abstract: The system comprises a transmitter that is operated immediately its allied alarm system is activated, sending a specific signal to the counterpart personal receiver enabling absent vehicle or premises owners to be made aware that their vehicle or property alarm has been activated by accident or possible illegal entry.
Patent GB-2278906-A (GB)
Title: Regulator for water-based paint
Inventor: IITAKA NAOHITO
IPC: F16K1/14
Filed: 1994-06-07
Abstract: In a regulator for a water-based paint, a casing 2 is provided with a paint accommodating chamber 7, an inlet 9 adapted to be put into and out of communication with said paint accommodating chamber through a control valve 11, and an outlet 10 communicating with said paint accommodating chamber. The control valve includes a valve seat 15 provided in the casing, and a valve member 16 which is seated on the valve seat when the pressure of the paint within said paint accommodating chamber is higher than a preset value, and which is moved away from the valve seat, when such pressure of the paint is lower than the preset value. The valve seat has a valve member seating portion 25 which is formed from a ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene having an average molecular weight Mw in a range represented by 3,000,000 </= Mw </= 5,000,000, as measured by a light scattering method, and the valve member is formed from a stainless steel. Thus, each of the valve member seating portion and the valve member has a durability, and the accumulation of paint dregs is avoided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291871-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of nitrofluoroaromatic compounds
Inventor: CHAMBERS RICHARD DICKINSON
IPC: C07C205/12
Filed: 1994-07-29
Abstract: A method for the introduction of one or more fluorine atoms and one or more nitro groups into an aromatic compound with comprises the step of reacting the aromatic compound with a nitrating agent in the presence of elemental fluorine the two thereby providing a fluoronitrating agent.
Patent GB-2293771-A (GB)
Title: Putting practice aid
Inventor: ELEY MALCOLM
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 1994-10-04
Abstract: The putting practice aid comprises a detector for detecting deviation of a putting clubhead from a substantially straight path; and an alarm arranged to initiate an identifiable warning signal following a predetermined deviation of the clubhead from the straight path. Telescopic arms C1 C2 carry photoelectric devices to detect the clubhead and signal any deviation from a straight line through an alarm. A putting surface dispenser is also disclosed (Fig. 2 not shown) to unroll a surface which may be used in conjunction with the practice device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283316-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for detecting fibrous particles
Inventor: HARLEY PHILLIP EDWARD
IPC: G01N15/02
Filed: 1994-10-24
Abstract: A method of detecting the presence of fibrous particles in a fluid comprises the steps of feeding the fluid under detection through a sensing zone 6, transmitting a beam of radiation from a source 1 through the sensing zone 6 to illuminate fluid within the sensing zone 6, collecting radiation scattered by fibrous particles in the sensing zone 6 by a plurality of receiving means 12 disposed about the sensing zone 6, and transmitting signals received by the receiving means 12 to electronic detection means for interpretation to provide an indication of the presence of fibrous particles in the fluid passing through the sensing zone 6. Prior to passage through the sensing zone 6, turbulence is created in the fluid whereby the fibrous particles in the fluid adopt random orientations therein and relative to one another, each fibrous particle substantially maintaining its random orientation during passage through the sensing zone 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284877-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetically operated valve
Inventor: OEHLER MARTIN
IPC: B60T15/02
Filed: 1994-11-21
Abstract: Automatic selling of a reduced flow-though cross section is achieved which is effective in accordance with a closed position of the valve. The valve (10) has magnet armature (21) which is longitudinally movable in a valve dome (14) and whose valve stem (22) carries a closure member (24) of a seat valve (31) open in its normal position. The seat valve (31) is located in a valve chamber (35) from which two pressure medium passages (45 and 48) lead to end faces (47 and 49) of the circumferentially sealed magnet armature (21). By shaping the valve seat (30) as a hollow cone and the closure member (24) as a flattened sphere, a dynamic pressure may be generated in a valve sub-chamber (43) when the seat valve (31) is partially open. This dynamic pressure effects displacement of the magnet armature (21) in the control chamber (46) remote from the closure member against the force of a return spring (32), thus resulting in a reduction in the flow-through cross section of the seat valve (31). The valve (10) is usable particularly in slip-controlled, hydraulic braking systems of motor vehicles. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286630-A (GB)
Title: Anti-theft apparatus
Inventor: TAYLOR GEORGE ALBERT
IPC: E05B73/00
Filed: 1995-02-17
Abstract: Apparatus for preventing theft of e.g. a computer unit from a fixture, eg a worktop, comprises a base plate 2, and lower and upper wall parts 8, 10. The lower wall parts 8 slide relative to base plate 2, via slots 20 and threaded shanks 24, and the upper wall parts 8 slide relative to the lower wall part 10 by means of vertical slots 28 and threaded shanks 38. The upper and lower wall parts 8, 10 are adjusted to suit the height of the unit and one of the assemblies 4 is fixed to the base 2, eg by nuts on shanks 24, the other assembly 6 is slid towards the fixed assembly 4 and then locked in place by a tongue 42 of lock 40 engaging lip 44 so that the apparatus acts as a cage around the unit. The apparatus may be adapted to suit only one type of unit, ie fixed lower and upper parts 8, 10. Plate 21 may receive a security tether for ancillary equipment and a security plate (70, fig 4) may be provided. A computer "tower" unit may also be accommodated, ie by orientating the parts vertically. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299781-A (GB)
Title: Carpet underlay and backing therefor
Inventor: MOORE TRAVIS
IPC: A47G27/04
Filed: 1995-07-05
Abstract: A backing for a rubber or resilient polymeric carpet underlay comprises a layer of crepe paper or the like (9) laminated to a layer of non-stretch material (13). The non-stretch material may be of mesh or grid-like construction or may be flat paper. The backing (7) is normally attached to the underlay which may be formed from ground rubber crumbs (6) supported in a binder material, or of sponge rubber (4), or latex foam (12) or a polyurethane foam and may be convoluted or ribbed. A release layer (14) such as non-woven polyester textile may be located on the side of the underlay opposite the backing (7) and it is preferred that the crepe paper (9) is uppermost.
Patent GB-2291517-A (GB)
Title: Testing of programs
Inventor: KANO YUICHI
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 1995-07-11
Abstract: A recorded catalogue of command lines, for testing a program to be executed by a processing system, is automatically corrected to allow for a change in the system configuration and/or updating of the program. The catalogue data is read from a recording medium at 12 and corrected at 26. System data (e.g addresses) for devices referenced in the catalogue is extracted at 18, from configuration data stored at 16 in association with the program under test, and is used to correct the catalogue. Any command line which includes the name of a device not used in the actual hardware configuration is invalidated. The corrected command lines are developed at 28 into operator commands by reference to a look-up table 24. By comparing the name, version number, time-stamp and size of recorded programs, old and new programs can be distinguished and command lines for the old program can be invalidated (Figure 9). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294071-A (GB)
Title: Rotary drill bit with a reduced tendency for bit whirl
Inventor: NEWTON ALEX
IPC: E21B10/60
Filed: 1995-09-29
Abstract: A rotary drill bit, eg drag or roller cone bit, comprises a bit body 10, a shank 11 for connection to a drill string, cutters 14 and a gauge structure 20 around the bit body which engages the sides 19 of the borehole being drilled; at least a section of the gauge structure 20 is rotatably mounted on bearings 23 on the bit body so that the gauge section may remain substantially non-rotating in engagement with the formation while the bit body rotates relative to it. The gauge section may be provided with means to restrain it against rotation in the form of projections (26 fig 2). The external surface of the gauge section 20 may be formed with longitudinal grooves (25 fig 2) to permit drilling fluid past the gauge section to the annulus between the drill string and the borehole. Alternatively the outer surface of the gauge section may be generally cylindrical, in which case internal passages 9 are provided through the gauge section and/or the bit body for the flow of the drilling fluid. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298292-A (GB)
Title: Pump control system
Inventor: VAN ZYL IAN DEREK
IPC: G05D9/12
Filed: 1996-01-19
Abstract: In a system to control the pumping of a fluid to or from a storage means 20,120, pumps 32-35, 132-135 are activated when the level of water falls below or rises above certain threshold levels. These threshold levels vary depending upon whether normal rate or cheap-rate electricity is available such that less pumping occurs when electricity is expensive. The number of pumps activated may be dependent upon the difference between the target and measured level of fluid or upon the rate of change of that difference. The system may operate so as to be left in its fully pumped state prior to a switch to normal rate electricity supply.
Patent GB-2311727-A (GB)
Title: Sanitary article with treatment substance
Inventor: HANSON-SHAW BEVERLEY JANE
IPC: A61L15/46
Filed: 1996-03-28
Abstract: A sanitary article in particular a nappy provided with a retaining means adapted to retain a treatment substance for nappy rash or the like in order to negate the need for applying said substance directly on to the skin of a wearer. In one embodiment the retainer has a removable cover 11 to prevent the rubbing of said substance until the article is required for use. The treatment substance may be petroleum jelly or zinc with castor oil. The article may also include pictures appropriate to babies and may be fragranced.