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Patent GB-2247741-A (GB)
Title: Refrigerated food cabinet
Inventor: RANKIN JOHN
IPC: F25B47/02
Filed: 1991-09-04
Abstract: A refrigerated food cabinet 10 having an open front access to shelves 18, 20 for storing food items has a cooling system including fans 32 for circulating cool air to maintain refrigeration of such items. The fans 32 direct a first air flow 22 from a first evaporator 26 over the surfaces of the shelves 18, 20 and a second air flow 24 from a second evaporator 28 over the open front face of the shelves 18, 20. The second air flow 24 is colder than the first air flow 22 and isolates the interior of the cabinet 10 from the surrounding atmosphere. Evaporators 26, 28 are shutdown from time to time to effect defrosting thereof under the control of a time-lock operated unit arranged to ensure non-simultaneous defrosting of the evaporators 26, 28. Thus, even during defrosting of one evaporator refrigeration of food items on the shelves 18, 20 is maintained by the air flow from the other evaporator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249079-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for holding by suction and conveying
Inventor: NAGAI SHIGEKAZU
IPC: B65G47/91
Filed: 1991-09-09
Abstract: A suction pad comprises a root part 14 to be connected to a suction source, a skirt part 16, and a cushioning part or bellows 18 provided integrally between the root part and the skirt part, the whole being molded from flexible resin. The upper part of the bellows is harder and has less flexibility then the lower part. An annular projection between the upper and lower part of the bellows serves to strengthen it. A metallic fiber material 60 is incorporated in the resin and serves to discharge static electricity. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249380-A (GB)
Title: Beverage eg. beer dispenser
Inventor: BUCK MEIRION
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 1991-10-10
Abstract: Beverage dispensing arrangement in which an adaptor manifold 17 is provided to allow controlled circulation of beverage and coolant through a heat exchanger 1. The beverage and coolant initially passing through the python and the manifold/heat exchanger combination providing the benefits of local or dispense tap beverage temperature control. The manifold includes a beverage flow detector 19 which regulates a valve 21 in the coolant inlet so that the flow of coolant is matched to the flow of beverage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253767-A (GB)
Title: Decoding method and apparatus
Inventor: RYAN PAUL THOMAS
IPC: H04L25/06
Filed: 1992-02-03
Abstract: Data is extracted from a demodulated signal (V) by reference to a mean amplitude level (Vref, Mp1) of the signal determined by monitoring the time which the signal spends above and below said mean level and adjusting said signal and mean level relative to one another to equate the mean time the signal spends above and below said mean level. A mean zero level (0) may be determined by monitoring the whole of the time that the signal spends either above or below said mean zero level, and can be used to establish the zero crossings where the signal passes through the mean zero level. Also, a mean level may be determined in relation to a threshold level (O, Mp2) by monitoring only while the signal is above (or below) the threshold, the signal being monitored according to the time spent between the threshold and the mean level (Mp1) and the time spent above (or below) the mean level. The threshold may be the mean zero level (O) and may subsequently be set at a level (Mp2) offset from the zero level towards the peak signal values.
Patent GB-2253061-A (GB)
Title: Detecting ferrous particles in lubricant
Inventor: NIELSEN PAUL H
IPC: G01N27/74
Filed: 1992-02-21
Abstract: A sensor comprising an electrical inductance coil along with an integral magnet to attract ferrous particles suspended in the fluid is used with the coil connected in a series resonant circuit. The amount of ferrous particles accumulated is determined from the change in resonant frequency of the circuit and this value is compensated for temperature which is determined from the voltage across the resonant current which is a function of the circuit resistance at resonance. As described the sensor comprises a magnet with a pole piece extending to the sensing end and the coil wound round the pole piece. The series resonant circuit 1 of coil and a capacitor is connected in a circuit comprising operational amplifier 2. multiplier 6, rectifier 3 and integrating comparator 4 which maintains the oscillation amplitude constant as the frequency changes. The comparator output is fed to microprocessor 8 via gain and offset amplifier 7 as a measure of inductor temperature. The microprocessor determines the resonant frequency initially and at intervals to time, and compensates for temperature to provide the measure of particles accumulated. The sensor may be located in environments which include a large variation in ambient temperature and particularly in engine or transmission lubricating systems. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267079-A (GB)
Title: Storage device
Inventor: SINCLAIR DIANE MARIE
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 1992-05-15
Abstract: A storage device comprises a support 15 around which a surgical tie 13 may be wound. A housing 10 encloses the support 15, the housing having an orifice through which the tie 13 may pass. An attachment clip 11 is provided on the housing 10. The tie may be cut on cutter 14. Housing 16 houses an audible indicator of the length of tie dispensed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268401-A (GB)
Title: Smelly feet prevention
Inventor: HEARD PAUL CROMWELL
IPC: A61K8/34
Filed: 1992-06-11
Abstract: A mat for use in the treatment or prevention of smelly feet comprises a bibulous material holding a composition of phenol or mixture of phenols. The composition is applied to clothed or bare feet by placing the foot on the mat and applying pressure to release the composition from the mat. The composition may also include-an inert carrier, such a macrogel.
Patent GB-2268516-A (GB)
Title: Treating cotton to reduce shrinkage and felting
Inventor: HEYWOOD DEREK WALLWORK
IPC: D06M15/59
Filed: 1992-07-08
Abstract: A process for the treatment of non-woollen textile fabric of which at least 30% by weight is formed by cellulosic textile material, to improve the resistance of the fabric to creasing and shrinking and/or to improve handle, by depositing a polyamide-epichlorhydrin resin on the fabric, a polyurethane is subsequently deposited on it from an aqueous polyurethane dispersion. The cellulosic textile material may for example be cotton or viscose; and the fabric may be wholly of cellulosic material or may be of a cellulose/synthetic fibre mixture, such as cotton/polyester or cotton/nylon.
Patent GB-2269745-A (GB)
Title: Topical composition
Inventor: NESBIT MICHAEL ROBERT
IPC: A61P17/00
Filed: 1992-08-08
Abstract: A topical composition for impregnating a bandage comprises zinc oxide in a stable oil in water emulsion. The emulsion comprises one or more fats or oils, one or more emulsifying agents, at least one water soluble gum and water. No preservative is required.
Patent GB-2262720-A (GB)
Title: Combined air bag and seat belt safety device
Inventor: SOH AH YEW
IPC: B60R21/18
Filed: 1992-12-24
Abstract: A safety device 13 for a vehicle 3 comprises an inflatable cushion 25 releasably attached to a seat belt 7 by a zip fastener. The safety device also comprises a trigger device which includes a container 26 filled with compressed gas and a detonator 26a. The detonator 26a is activated in response to movement of the seat belt 7. The container 26 could also be filled with a volatile propellant or even a small explosive device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265757-A (GB)
Title: Acceleration sensor
Inventor: YOSHIMURA KAZUO
IPC: G01P15/00
Filed: 1993-03-26
Abstract: An acceleration sensor comprises a conductive cylinder 12, a magnetized inertial member 14 movable longitudinally within the cylinder, a conductive member 18 mounted at least on the end surface of the inertial member 14 that is on the side of one longitudinal end of the cylinder for bridging a pair of electrodes 40, 42 disposed at this one longitudinal end of the cylinder, and an attracting member 30 disposed near the other longitudinal end of the cylinder for magnetically attracting the inertial member 14. At least a part of the electrodes 40, 42 is made of a magnetic material which attracts magnetically the inertial member 14 whereby chattering of the electrodes 40, 42 is prevented. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266232-A (GB)
Title: "A support device for a chair seat and armrests"
Inventor: HANCOCK WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: A47C7/02
Filed: 1993-04-23
Abstract: A support device (1) for an office chair has a central body portion (2) for connection to an adjustment mechanism such as the adjustment box on a vertical spiggot (not shown). A pair of seat support members (10) extend to each side transversely and upwardly for support of a seat (32) figure 5 and for support of an armrest support (21) figure 6 (respectively, not shown). The seat support members (10) are channel-shaped and thus provide for a very high strength support and in addition because they extend upwardly and transversely, they are particularly strong in downward loading. The construction of the support device (1) is also provided with means such as bolt holes (14) to provide anchorage for armrest supports. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-931032-A (GB)
Abstract: 931,032. Valves. M., CLAUSEN, [trading as DANFOSS VED INGENIOR M. CLAUSEN]. Sept. 20, 1960 [Sept. 22, 1959], No. 32273/60. Class 135. In a combined gas shut-off valve 5, Fig. 2, and thermo-electric pilot burner controlled inflow valve 10, stem 6 is turned from a closed position in which an abutment 27, Fig. 8, on stem disc 7 contacts housing stop 24 to bring disc slot 25 opposite the stop, and also rotates valve disc 5 to bring an arcuate slot 15 over a pilot burner housing port 18 as in Fig. 13, whereby gas passes from inlet 4 through a central opening in valve disc 5 when valve 10 is opened. Because slot 25 is opposite stop 24 stem 6 may be depressed, stem splines 14 passing through valve slots 13, and an armature 8 pressed against electromagnet 12 which is energized by a thermocouple on lighting the pilot burner to hold valve 10 open. On releasing stem 6 it rises under spring 22 and may be rotated to bring high or low flame ports 16, 17 in valve disc 5, opposite main burner housing port 19, the rotation being limited by abutment 28 contacting stop 24. A ridge 23 on top of disc 7 engages a housing depression in the open position. The seat ports 18, 19 are surrounded by sealing rings.
Patent GB-2280608-A (GB)
Title: External bone fixator
Inventor: GALE RICHARD MARK
IPC: A61B17/86
Filed: 1993-08-05
Abstract: The fixator comprises transfixing pins 4 having flanges 70 which abut against the bone surface to distribute stress along the length of the threaded portion 64 extending into the bone, the pins being mounted in elastomeric bushes in an outrigger 2 to allow limited movement at the outrigger. The outrigger comprises two clamps 6, 8 which are connected via ball-and-socket joints through an elastomeric bush 30 allowing a small degree of axial bending and rotational movement of the clamps relative to one another. This reduces loosening of the pins 4 in the bone and allows beneficial relative movement of the fractured bone portions near the fracture site. The flange 70 on the pin 4 may be formed as a self-aligning collar 76 having a cup-shaped surface 78 and a conical throat 82 allowing it to swivel on a rounded shoulder 80 on the shank 62 of the pin. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282273-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunications connection apparatus
Inventor: CURRY JOHN JAMES
IPC: H02G3/10
Filed: 1993-09-23
Abstract: A telecommunications connection apparatus comprises a rear housing member (1) for mounting on a wall; a front housing member (2) which is releasably connectable to the rear housing member (1) to form a housing and provides access therethrough for at least one jack plug; primary connection means (6), located in the housing; at least one jack socket (9), operatively connected with the primary connection means (6), for receiving the said at least one jack plug via the front housing member (2) in use to connect a telecommunications device or devices to a network; secondary connection means (7), located in the housing, for connecting at least one secondary cable to the apparatus; and means comprising a first member (8) which is mounted on one housing member, and a second member (31) (shown in figure 2) which is mounted on the other of the housing member, the members (8, 31) cooperating on connection of the housing members to effect a connection between the primary and secondary connector means (6, 7) which connection is broken when the housing members are disconnected. The primary connection means (6) may be mounted on the rear housing member (2). A detachable cover (4) may be arranged to be received in the housing to inhibit access to the primary connection means (6) and form a moisture-proof enclosure. Various parts of the apparatus may be arranged on a circuit board (3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284237-A (GB)
Title: Spherical bearing
Inventor: TRUEMAN MICHAEL GEORGE GRAY
IPC: F16C23/04
Filed: 1993-11-30
Abstract: A spherical bearing 10 comprises an outer housing 11 having an inner concave surface 12, an inner sleeve 14, and an intermediate ball 13 composed of a substantially soft compressible composite material. The intermediate ball 13 is in a bearing relationship with the inner concave surface 12 of the outer housing 11. The composite material is of a type which in use enables the bearing to operate with or without lubrication, and in arduous or hostile conditions such as oil, sea water or sewage, and may comprise a cured phenolic resin incorporating a natural or synthetic fibre, and graphite or molybdenum disulphide. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285509-A (GB)
Title: Measuring gauge
Inventor: HEARD ALAN FREDERICK
IPC: G01F23/04
Filed: 1994-01-08
Abstract: A fluid measuring gauge 1 consists of a thin plastics sheet shaped to clip onto sidewall C1 of a container C. The gauge 1 is of stepped form, said steps acting as tactile and/or visual graduations indicating the depth to which fluid in the container rises and thus the fluid volume. The gauge may be three-limbed (FIG 7) and each step or graduation may be associated with relevant indicia etc. Part of the contour of the gauge may match the inner contour of the container. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274573-A (GB)
Title: Cooked article configuration
Inventor: JONES ELIZABETH MARGRET
IPC: A21B5/02
Filed: 1994-01-28
Abstract: An article formed from a bread forming dough, cake forming mixture or the like which includes at least one cavity/chamber opening to the outer surface of the article for receiving a filling and in which the whole of the exposed surface of the baked/cooked article is in the nature of a crust. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287189-A (GB)
Title: Raised portable floor mat
Inventor: COOK TREVOR
IPC: A47G27/02
Filed: 1994-03-07
Abstract: The raised portable floor mat, fabricated from a plastic by moulding, will give a dry and comfortable surface which, after drying the feet will give adequate protection from any water or contaminants which, without utilising the raised floor mat, would be difficult to avoid by standing on the uncovered floor. Means are provided to allow sufficient height to avoid standing liquids of up to 5 mm depth by standing on the raised floor mat. The grilled construction of the invention with the trapezoid section will allow a larger upper area to be presented to the user whilst retaining a smaller area on the underside increasing the grip on the surface it is used on and decreasing the risk of slipping or overbalancing to the user. The trapezoid section of the grille will also allow the raised floor mat to be rolled up for ease of transport. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276268-A (GB)
Title: A magnetic-head unit comprising a pivoting head & tape edge guides
Inventor: KOSTER MARINUS PIETER
IPC: G11B5/48
Filed: 1994-03-11
Abstract: A magnetic-tape apparatus has a magnetic-head unit 17 with a magnetic head 25 having a head face for guiding a magnetic tape 55. The magnetic head has transducing gaps for writing and/or reading information onto/from the magnetic tape. The magnetic-head unit further comprises two height limiters 33, 35 having tape-guide surfaces 41, 43 for guiding an edge 67 of the magnetic tape 55. A tangent line 53, which is a tangent to both tape-guide surfaces 41, 43, extends perpendicularly to an imaginary line 51 in the head face through the transducing gaps. If the edge 67 of the magnetic tape 55 is in contact with the two height limiters 33, 35 the position of the magnetic tape, relative to the magnetic head is always the same, so that no azimuth errors can arise. In order to bring the magnetic tape 55 into contact with the height limiters 33, 35 the magnetic-head unit 17 is mounted so as to be pivotable about an axis 19 perpendicular to a tangent plane to the head face at the location of the transducing gaps. The axis 19 extends through the centre of gravity 109 of the magnetic-head unit 17. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292523-A (GB)
Title: Perfume dispersal device
Inventor: ROSEN LEON
IPC: A61L9/12
Filed: 1994-08-22
Abstract: A perfume dispersal device 12 comprises a capsule 20 of semi-permeable material in which is contained a quantity of volatile perfume. The capsule 20 is carried on a substrate 14 which has adhesive parts 16 by means of which it can be carried on a part of the body or an article of clothing or jewellery. Prior to use, the device 12 is stored in a sealed package 10 through which perfume cannot disperse. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286356-A (GB)
Title: Automatic wire-threading device for electroerosion machines
Inventor: ONANDIA ALBIZURI JOSE MARIA
IPC: B23H7/10
Filed: 1995-02-01
Abstract: An automatic wire-threading device for electroerosion machines consists of:   a) a first and a second free wheel (10, 11) having an innertraction surface and an outer loose surface; b) a pivoting arm bearing the second wheel (11) and which is acted on by a fluid-mechanical means that, under normal conditions, separates the wheels and under threading conditions puts them into contact for dragging the wire; c) a threading motor which, in case of breakage, drives the first and second wheels by means of a gear train.   There is also a wire cutter (13, 14) and a water jet threader leading to outlet (26). The device is controlled by a central CPU. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290550-A (GB)
Title: Acidic monoazo dyestuffs
Inventor: DORE JACKY
IPC: C09B29/045
Filed: 1995-06-19
Abstract: Acidic monoazo dyestuffs of formula I   <IMAGE>  and their salts wherein the symbols R1 to R6, which possess the significances given in claim 1. These dyestuffs are suitable for dyeing or printing textile material consisting of natural or synthetic polyamides.
Patent GB-2307122-A (GB)
Title: Video switch with reduced crosstalk
Inventor: LI CHUN FAT
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 1995-11-09
Abstract: Crosstalk between adjacent input terminals 13a, 13b of a CMOS SPDT switch 13 is reduced by connecting a fixed potential U0 to the main input 13b when a second, floating, input 13a is selected. The fixed potential is connected by switch 12, which is operated concurrently with switch 13 by controller 19. Switch 11 selects between a main video signal 14 and an on-screen-display (OSD) signal 17. The OSD and main video signals are clamped by a diode circuit 15. The circuit may be used in a TV receiver or a video cassette recorder.
Patent GB-2297689-A (GB)
Title: Floor covering
Inventor: HILL MAURICE N
IPC: A47L23/26
Filed: 1996-01-25
Abstract: A floor covering comprises a plurality of tread strips (11,23) of substantially resilient material, each tread strip having a wear layer of a material which provides a fibrous tread surface (23), and a plurality of spacer strips (15,16,17) of substantially rigid material arranged interposed between the tread strips whereby each successive pair of tread strips is spaced apart by an assembly of at least three spacer strips arranged to lie side-by-side with connecting means (14) passing through aligned apertures in the strips.
Patent GB-2297325-A (GB)
Title: Oxidized carotenoids, retinoids are related conjugated polyenes, and derived fractions and compounds useful as cee-differentiation inducers, cytostatic agents
Inventor: BURTON GRAHAM
IPC: C07G13/00
Filed: 1995-08-10
Abstract: beta -Carotene, lycopene and canthaxanthin, as representative carotenoids, and to a lesser extent, retinoic acid, a representative retinoid, undergo extensive oxidation to yield substances, insofar as oxidized  beta -carotene is a model, which have properties useful as non-toxic agents active against cell proliferation, tumors, and tumorigenic viruses, and useful as promoters of cell differentiation. It is evident from chemical analysis of the highly oxidized  beta -carotene product mixture that none of the various forms of vitamin A are present or are present only in minor amounts. Furthermore, the biological activities of oxidized canthaxanthin and lycopene, which cannot form vitamin A, indicate the presence of active substances that are different from vitamin A. Although the cytostatic and differentiation promotion activities of oxidized  beta -carotene resemble those of vitamin A itself, generally the effects are more powerful for oxidized  beta -carotene in a wide variety of circumstances. Unlike vitamin A, the oxidized  beta -carotene of the invention is non-toxic. The oxidized carotenoid is a mixture of compounds which can be divided into a number of fractions according to molecular weight and polarity. The fractions exhibit anticancer activity comparable to, or higher, than the activity of unfractionated oxidized carotenoid.
Patent GB-2300631-A (GB)
Title: Lightweight product; concrete
Inventor: BEAUMONT DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: C04B40/06
Filed: 1996-05-10
Abstract: Lightweight products particularly lightweight concrete products which are formed from a cement binding agent mixed with a lightweight aggregate include an aggregate which is formed at least in part from a substance capable of being changed from a solid form to a flowable form during curing to produce voids in the product. The substance may be ice or dry ice.
Patent GB-2313313-A (GB)
Title: Equine nostril-flaring device
Inventor: VAN NIEKERK JACOBUS FREDERIK
IPC: A61D9/00
Filed: 1996-05-23
Abstract: The device, which keeps the nostrils of a horse distended or flared during racing, comprises two spaced nostril inserts 20 hinged to a support body 14 of flexible material which is held in place above and between the nostrils by securement to the ends of the horse's bit. The support body may be of triangular shape with two of its borders comprising, or secured to, straps 10 having apertured bit supports 12 for receiving the projecting ends of the bit. Each nostril insert may comprise a short cylinder of rubber or the like having an internal hoop-shaped stiffener which may be a plastics tube enclosing a coil of wire. The device may include a strap 4 for attachment to the head harness. Use of the device reduces resistance to the exhalation of waste gases and thus increases the horse's breathing efficiency.
Patent GB-2303305-A (GB)
Title: Inhibiting the growth of micro-organisms in absorbent articles
Inventor: RUNEMAN BO
IPC: C12N1/00
Filed: 1996-07-10
Abstract: The invention relates to absorbent articles, such as diapers and like articles and is concerned with methods for preventing undesirable odors and/or preventing the growth of undesirable microorganisms when the articles are in use, and also provides an absorbent article which can be worn for long periods of time without generating undesirable odors, incurring the risk of infection or having a negative effect on skin. Another object is to amplify the presence in the wearer's urogenital zone of microbiological flora that will assist in preventing the occurrence of urinal tract infections. These objects have been achieved by adding to the absorbent articles microorganisms which exhibit antagonistic properties against present undesirable strains of microorganisms, so as to restrain the growth of these or establishing of new undesirable species.