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Patent GB-2225367-A (GB)
Title: Roller shutter assembly
Inventor: EIGNER OMAR EL SAID
IPC: E06B9/17
Filed: 1989-10-27
Abstract: A system for closing an opening in a wall structure comprises a lintel for the opening, a shutter assembly, a window or door frame (27) in the opening, and a pair of lateral cheek pieces (50) selected from a range of pairs of cheek pieces or differing cross-sections and then fixed to the frame (27). The cheek pieces (50) have forwardly directed faces against which respective shutter guide rails (33) abut to determine a distance (D) between the rails (33) and the frame (27), and provide respective steps to determine a distance (T) through which the rails (33) can be set back relative to the window or door (25). If desired, each cheek piece (50) could alternatively be in one integral piece with the frame (27). The rails (33) form part of the shutter assembly. The lintel, the frame (27), the cheek pieces (50) and the shutter assembly occupy a spatial relationship which is determined by an arrangement of mechanical abutment and fixing reference locations or by linking them to form a tailor-made unit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225956-A (GB)
Title: Ostomy bag assembly
Inventor: BROOKS KENNETH JOHN
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 1989-11-03
Abstract: A two-pant ostomy bag has a patient fitment 2 which is adhered to the skin 3 around a stoma 4 and on which is mounted a w.c. disposable bag 1. The fitment 2 has a plate 33 with a non-adhesive front surface 39 and a locating collar 38. The bag 1 has a wall of a w.c. disposable material including an inner water resistant layer 12A and an outer layer 12B of a material that is broken up or dispersed by water in a w.c. A bendable flange 15 is secured around an aperture 5 in wall of the bag by an adhesive layer 17 the inner region of which is exposed around the inside of the aperture. The exposed pant of the adhesive layer 17 is used to secure the bag 1 to the front surface 39 of the plate 33. After use, the bag 1 is removed from the fitment 2 and squeezed to expel gas. It is then folded across the flange 15 so that the adhesive layer 17 seals to itself and prevents air entering the bag when it is placed in the w.c. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2228461-A (GB)
Title: Electric power steering apparatus
Inventor: MINAMIBATA YUKIMITSU
IPC: B62D5/22
Filed: 1990-01-03
Abstract: An electric power steering apparatus includes a steering shaft (2), a steering link mechanism, a driven gear (13), a second pinion (12), an electric motor (11), a detection circuit (14), a control unit, and a spring (20). The steering shaft has an input shaft connected to a steering wheel, an output shaft having a first pinion (5) coupled to vehicle wheels, and a torsion bar (4) disposed between the input and output shafts. The input and output shafts and the torsion bar are aligned with each other. The steering link mechanism is disposed between the vehicle wheels and the first pinion (5). The driven gear (13) is mounted at a part of the steering shaft. The second pinion (12) is meshed with the driven gear. The electric motor rotates and drives the second pinion. The detection circuit detects torsion of the torsion bar located between the input and output shafts. The control unit controls the electric motor in response to an output from the detection circuit. The spring flexibly biases the driven gear in a direction of the second pinion and reduces backlash and noise. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233940-A (GB)
Title: Actively-controlled vehicle suspension
Inventor: WADA SHUNICHI
IPC: B60G17/0165
Filed: 1990-05-29
Abstract: A control apparatus is described which detects vertical and/or lateral acceleration of a vehicle body so as to control characteristic of a support unit for supporting the vehicle body, in other words, a damping force and/or a spring constant of a suspension, or torsion quantity of a stabilizer, on the basis of the quantity of acceleration or a differentiated value thereof and the vibration cycle period of the acceleration. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246897-A (GB)
Title: Releasable coin storage tube in coin testing mechanism
Inventor: WINSTANLEY NIGEL ANDREW
IPC: G07D1/00
Filed: 1990-08-10
Abstract: A coin testing mechanism of the kind provided with a removable and replaceable cassette (14) which includes a plurality of coin storage tubes (16, 18, 20), and means for dispensing coins (10) from the storage tubes, characterized in that the cassette is an assembly which comprises a plurality of storage tube modules (16, 18, 20) each of which modules comprises at least one storage tube, the modules being retained in the assembly by releasable and re-usable retaining means (26, 34) whereby to enable exchanging of one module of the cassette for another.
Patent GB-2247220-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable connection of batten and sail to mast to vary camber of sail
Inventor: CAMPION CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B63H9/06
Filed: 1990-08-24
Abstract: Apparatus is provided which permits a sail (2) to be switched from non-camber induced mode to camber induced mode simply and effectively. To achieve this a coupling (7) is provided on a mast, the coupling including a pair of arms (14, 15) extending towards the rear of the sail and converging to define an area (16) within which a forward end of a sail and respective batten (6) can move freely. Anchor means in the form of a plate (8) is disposed within the area (16) and receives a forward edge (4) of the sail and respective batten. The plate (8) can be selectively adjustable, by means of a strap (10) between a forward position proximate either side of the mast, at which forward position the sail is in its non-camber induced mode, and a rearward position away from the mast, at which rearward position the sail is in its camber induced mode. In a second aspect of the invention there is provided apparatus including a sail having one or more battens and one or more couplings (7) of the type described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242630-A (GB)
Title: Improved feminine hygiene towel
Inventor: SALMON MICHAEL ANTHONY
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1990-09-06
Abstract: A feminine hygiene towel comprises a flexible cover 4 housing an absorbent pad 2, and a barrier layer 6 of sheet material to one side of the absorbent pad 2, the barrier layer 6 being of a biodegradable material one surface of which is impervious to liquid but the material being degradable on the application of liquid to the other surface thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239359-A (GB)
Title: Circuit controlling connection of a load to a chargeable battery
Inventor: LISSIMORE JOHN PHILIP
IPC: H02J7/14
Filed: 1990-11-21
Abstract: The circuit, which may control the connection of a refrigerator or air conditioner on a caravan to a battery B carried on a towing vehicle and charged from an alternator A1 prevents the load L being connected unless the alternator is charging the battery. With the load L disconnected, an operational amplifier A senses when the battery voltage rises above a preset value, which corresponds to charging by the alternator A1, and in response initiates a timer T which energises relay R/1 having normally open contacts R1 connecting the load to the battery. The timer T maintains relay R/1 energised but when the timer T times out relay R/1 de-energises, disconnecting the load from the battery, and unless amplifier A senses a battery voltage corresponding to a battery charging state the load remains disconnected until battery charging conditions are again sensed. An alternative sensing circuit uses a micro-computer supply voltage supervisor (A), (Fig 2), which combines a voltage standard and a comparator in one package. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251082-A (GB)
Title: Network analysers
Inventor: MACRAE ROBERT PAUL
IPC: G01R27/28
Filed: 1990-12-19
Abstract: In a network analyser comprising a source (1) for applying to a network (5) stimulus signals which extend over a first frequency range, a processor (15) utilises digitized (13) response signals from the network (5) to determine the frequency response of the network over the first frequency range; it then derives a mathematical function representative of the response over the first frequency range, uses the function to determine the response of the network beyond the first frequency range, and transforms the response of the network with frequency to a response of the network with time. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239760-A (GB)
Title: Range meter for a camera
Inventor: NAKAJIMA YUJI
IPC: G01S17/87
Filed: 1990-12-21
Abstract: A range meter for a camera comprises light-projecting moans (IR1, IR2, IR3, LS1) for projecting a plurality of irradiation beams in different directions towards subjects (SB1, SB2, SB3) capable of being photographed and selecting means (RL) for manually selecting a desired one of the irradiation beams for irradiation of a desired subject. Light-receiving means (PT) are provided for receiving reflected light from the desired subject which has been irradiated with the selected irradiation beam and are arranged to provide an output signal corresponding to the position thereon of the said reflected light which is received from the desired subject in a longitudinal direction. Arithmetic means (OP) for calculating from the said output signal the distance to the desired subject are connected to the light receiving means. By appropriately selecting the irradiation beam focussing can be effected of a desired subject even when the latter is not positioned closest to the camera. subjects <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251202-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for moulding and assembling plastic cassette case parts
Inventor: CHEN SENDA
IPC: B29C65/66
Filed: 1990-12-31
Abstract: The apparatus comprises an injection molding machine for simultaneously forming the male and female case members (3) and (4); a robot arm (6) having suckers (111) on respective seats (114, 115) for removing the male and female case members (3, 4) from the injection molding machine and assembling the male and female case members (3, 4); and a packaging device for gathering and packaging assembled plastic cases. The members (3, 4) are assembled by slidable displacement of one seat (114) vertically towards the other, to engage the members (3, 4) at hinge pins (31, Fig 5), about which the case is then pivotally closed, being initially partially closed by air blown through the suckers (111) as the seat (114) is retracted, and then being completely closed upon pivotal displacement of member (115) about a pivot (117) into a horizontal position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240640-A (GB)
Title: An automatic control for water-heating apparatus
Inventor: MANZ DIETMAR
IPC: F23N1/08
Filed: 1991-01-24
Abstract: An automatic control for a gas-fired water-heating apparatus comprises a microcomputer as a central control unit. The unit (13) can be switched between an input mode and a maintaining mode at least. A keyboard (14) and an at least three-digit, and preferably alphanumeric display means (15) is connected by control lines (16) and data lines (17) to the microcomputer (12). At least one selector key (14') of the keyboard (14) serves to switch from monitoring operation to an inputting operation and to a servicing operation. The remaining keys (14'', 14''') may be used to effect operational data during an inputting operation and for a setting of apparatus parameters, for fault diagnosis, or for a sampling of points of measurement, during a servicing operation. Fault messages are displayed with priority over other displays. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255327-A (GB)
Title: Car parking frame.
Inventor: WU YU-FENG
IPC: B65G1/04
Filed: 1991-05-02
Abstract: A car parking frame comprises two or more floor levels and an upper rail (4) and a lower rail (5) arranged at two opposite sides of the frame. The upper and the lower rails are arranged in parallel and are composed of a longitudinal section (41) (51), a horizontal section (42) (52), and a curve section (43) (53) located between the longitudinal and horizontal sections. The upper level floor (1) has two vertical sections (11). At the sides of the vertical sections are sliding wheels (12) (13) positioned correspondingly to the rails. The sliding wheel (12) positioned correspondingly to the upper rail is located relatively higher than the lower rail so as to permit the upper level floor to move in a horizontal manner by means of a chain (61). The lower level floor (2) is equipped with a plurality of rollers (22) disposed thereunder to permit the lower level floor to make a horizontally reciprocating movement, which is actuated by a chain (71). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257433-A (GB)
Title: Dental material usable as e.g. fissure sealant
Inventor: PATEL BIPIN CHANDRA MULJIBHAI
IPC: A61K6/083
Filed: 1991-07-12
Abstract: Composite resin for dental use (such as fissure sealant or for a denture) or orthopaedic cement, made from chemically- or radiation- cured resin is filled e.g. with mica. Other possible fillers are in the form of fibres or flat plates, and include talc, laponite, zeolite, kaolinite and/or vermiculite.
Patent GB-2267427-A (GB)
Title: Treating burns
Inventor: REIS ISABEL MARIA
IPC: A61F13/00
Filed: 1992-06-05
Abstract: A suit for treating burns comprises an-external layer of polyester and an internal one of sponge (about 1 cm thick). The sponge layer is of high porosity and is impregnated with glycerin and camphor in order to provide cold (to reduce and prevent edema) and grease to enable the suit to be removed easily. Adjustable straps are necessary for an efficient fitting. Larger plasters and special mattresses may also be of layered construction. In the former the sponge layer would be 5 mm thick and impregnated with a wide spectrum antibiotic, such as sulphonamide whereas, in the latter, the sponge layer would be 1.5 cm thick and impregnated with a greasy and aseptic solution. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269756-A (GB)
Title: Hurley or the like sticks
Inventor: FAGAN NIALL NICHOLAS
IPC: A63B59/12
Filed: 1992-08-19
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a hurley, camogie or the like stick material, comprises the steps of providing a first wooden handle element 1 the grain of which is substantially parallel to the side edges thereof; providing a second wooden head a bas element 2 the grain of which is substantially parallel to the side edges thereof; securing the elements together so that the grain of the first element is orientated transversly relative to the grain of the second element. A hurley, camogie or the like stick may be shaped from the stick material. Ash wood, elm wood or oak wood may be employed. Epoxied tape band reinforcement 7 may be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273209-A (GB)
Title: Retaining sliding lid of plug
Inventor: CURTIS GEORGE SEYMOUR
IPC: H01R13/502
Filed: 1992-12-05
Abstract: A three-pin BS 1363 plug comprises: a base A; a lid B slidable on the base A and engaging stops D of the base A; and a lever R pivoted at P to the base and having an extension F abutting the lid B at C, releasably to prevent removal of the lid. The lever R may he latched to the base A to prevent inadvertent release of the lid B, figs 3 to 5 (not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-928860-A (GB)
Abstract: 928,860. Selective printing. CLARY CORPORATION. Jan. 2, 1961, No. 48/61. Class 100 (4). A printing device comprises a rotatable type drum 27 provided with a plurality of type characters mounted for a hypocycloidal curved orbit so that the type moves towards and away from a record 39. The type drum 27 is mounted on ball-races on eccentric portions 23, 24 formed on a shaft 22 driven continuously. External gears 31, 32 are formed on the drum and mesh with internal gears 16, 17 with the same number of teeth plus one or plus one such multiple of teeth so that as the shaft 22 rotates the characters will creep one character space relative to a printing position P. At this position a series of platens 38 may be positioned inwardly by electromagnets 48. Inking arrangements.-The type drum 27 is inked by a soft roller 50, Fig. 11, carried on springs 52 adjustable relative to the drum by screw 171 which moves the plate 57 supporting the springs 52. The hypocycloidal path of the drum 27 moves the ink-roller into contact with an ink absorbing packing 60. A brush 63 with helically arranged bristles 65 prevents undue accumulation of ink on and around the characters.
Patent GB-2268485-A (GB)
Title: Carbon-carbon composite material
Inventor: FISHER RONALD
IPC: C04B35/83
Filed: 1993-01-11
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a carbon-carbon composite material comprises providing within an enclosure that defines a non-oxidising environment an array of carbon fibres and polymeric material of the kind which yields greater than 60 % by weight of carbon when heated to at least 600 DEG C, and then subjecting the combination of materials to a substantially uniaxial compressive mechanical load whilst maintained in the enclosure at above 600 DEG C for sufficient time to consolidate the materials and to substantially wholly carbonise the polymeric material. The carbon fibres preferably are of a length at least 10 mm.
Patent GB-2270297-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to lifting apparatus
Inventor: CHILDS JOHN WINSTON
IPC: B62H3/00
Filed: 1993-02-04
Abstract: Lifting apparatus for two-wheeled vehicles such as motor-cycles, comprises a frame 22 including a cross member 21 which supports a pivotable lever 28. The lever 28 is pivotable about the cross member 21 to inclined positions to facilitate sequential connection thereto of front and rear structures of a vehicle, and to a generally horizontal position in which the vehicle is suspended from the cross member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275024-A (GB)
Title: Roll-on dispenser with integral PET ball seat
Inventor: COLEMAN MICHAEL
IPC: A45D34/04
Filed: 1993-02-11
Abstract: A roll-on dispenser comprises a container (20) and a ball housing (21) for a ball roller (22). The ball housing has a ball seat (23) which is integral with the container (20) and a retaining ring (24) which retains the ball roller (22) on the ball seat (23). The container (20) and ball seat (23) are made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) with the ring (24) being made from low density polypropylene. The container is manufactured in two stages; an initial injection moulding of the ball seat (23) and a subsequent blow moulding of the neck (N) and screw threads (S). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276188-A (GB)
Title: Plastic door assembly
Inventor: WU MING-HSIN
IPC: E06B3/70
Filed: 1993-03-17
Abstract: A plastic door assembly including a base frame (1) having two recessed portions with through holes (11) defined on two opposite sides within two core stiles, two pairs of ornamental boards (2) each having dowel pins (21) and dowel holes (22) inserted into the corresponding through holes (11) on the base frame (1) for mounting on the recessed portions on both sides at two opposite ends, and top and bottom rails (3) mounted on the base frame (1) at two opposite ends by fitting the respective bottom plugs (31) into corresponding holes on the core stiles. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278731-A (GB)
Title: Monopulse radar systems
Inventor: KING BERNARD J
IPC: H01Q25/02
Filed: 1993-06-02
Abstract: An antenna arrangement for a monopulse radar tracking system in which a 4-horn cluster is used exclusively for receiving and a fifth horn, incorporated centrally within the cluster and having the same boresight, is used exclusively for the transmit signal. The antenna may be arranged for amplitude comparison target tracking with the four horns having axes diverging from a common point. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285094-A (GB)
Title: Promoting mixing in i.c. engine exhaust ports
Inventor: MA THOMAS TSOI-HEI
IPC: F01N3/10
Filed: 1994-01-17
Abstract: A body 120 is supported within each exhaust port 12 to lie in the path of the exhaust gases. The body 120 is thermally isolated from the exhaust port 12 and is shaped to promote mixing in the exhaust port between gases emitted at different times through the exhaust valve 10. The body may take various forms (Figs. 1, 2 and 4) and may be formed of metal or ceramic material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280886-A (GB)
Title: Beverage container
Inventor: WRIGHT TIMOTHY
IPC: B65D25/02
Filed: 1994-08-11
Abstract: A carbonated beverage container (10 fig. 3, 35 fig. 6, 40 fig. 7) includes a hollow insert. The insert has one one-way valve and one orifice one of which is arranged to allow gas from a headspace above the beverage to enter the insert and the other is arranged to jet gas from inside the insert into the beverage upon opening the container. The gas jetting into the beverage causes nucleation of fine bubbles in the beverage which separate out to form a close-knit creamy head. The insert may float on the beverage and may be made of plastic or metal. The insert may be deformable to allow insertion into a container but prevent removal therefrom. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285263-A (GB)
Title: Ferrous alloy composition
Inventor: KIM KANG HYUNG
IPC: C23C4/08
Filed: 1994-11-17
Abstract: Disclosed is a manufacture and coating method of mechanical products using ferrous alloy in order to improve wear, corrosion, and heat resistances of the mechanical products which are exposed to friction and wear environments with or without lubricating conditions. The mechanical products of the invention include rotation contact parts such as bush and shaft in the inside of caterpillar roller, mechanical seal under high surface pressure, and drawing dice and plug under sliding friction stress. A ferrous alloy composition used for coating in the invention comprises Cr: 18.0-42.0wt% Mn: 1.0-3.2wt%, B: 3.0-4.5wt%, Si: 1.0-3.0wt%, C: less than 0.3wt%, inevitably incorporated impurities and optional additions of Ge, Mo, Zr, Co, Ni, WC and/or TiC, and Fe for the rest of content. A ferrous alloy composition used for manufacturing bush type product comprises C: less than 4.5 %, Si:2.5%, Mn:less than 2%, Cr:0.5-35%, and Fe for the rest of content. The mechanical products prepared by the material of the invention exhibits increased durability and can be used at the place of the expensive conventional mechanical products.
Patent GB-2285565-A (GB)
Title: Pivoted foot assembly
Inventor: WILDE MELVYN
IPC: A01K97/10
Filed: 1995-01-12
Abstract: A foot assembly comprises a base 11 having upward lugs 14, 15 receiving a bolt 19 on which is mounted an element 21 in aperture 35 in socket 31 which receives rod 32. The socket 31 can pivot 90 DEG either side of vertical on element 21 about the axis of bolt 19 and 15 DEG  on either side on an orthogonal axis. Surface 40 on socket 31 engages surface 41 on the base to guide the pivotal movement. The assembly may form part of fishing tackle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287029-A (GB)
Title: Low fogging polyester polyurethane foams
Inventor: GREEN PETER JAMES
IPC: C08G18/42
Filed: 1994-11-11
Abstract: The present invention provides a polyester polyurethane foam with low fogging characteristics comprising the product of reaction of a polyester polyol and a diisocyanate wherein said polyester polyol comprises as repeating units residues of the following reactants: (i) (a) at least one hydroxy acid; or (ii) (b) at least one diacid; and (c) at least one diol or polyol; or (iii) (a) at least one hydroxy acid; (b) at least one diacid; and (c) at least one diol or polyol wherein said reactants cannot combine to provide a cyclic ester comprising a 12 to 14 member ring.
Patent GB-2288804-A (GB)
Title: Fluorinated terphenyl derivatives and a liquid crystalline medium
Inventor: GREENFIELD SIMON
IPC: C07C43/174
Filed: 1995-04-28
Abstract: Terphenyl derivatives of the formula I   <IMAGE> [in which n is 1 to 5; r is 1 to 5; X is CN, F, Cl or a fluorinated alkyl or alkoxy group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms; and L<1> to L<4> are each independently H or F, with the proviso that at least one of the residues L<1> to L<4> denotes F] are useful as components of liquid-crystalline media.