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Patent GB-2192713-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic movement monitor or 'cot death' monitor
Inventor: FROST BRIAN JOHN
IPC: G01S15/52
Filed: 1986-07-15
Abstract: An ultrasonic movement monitor is used for monitoring respiratory or other movement and for detecting the onset of clinical conditions in infants that may possibly lead to infant death. The monitor is provided with an ultrasonic phased-locked-loop movement sensing principle enabling consistent monitoring of small movements of less than one ultrasonic wavelength and is provided with subsequent signal processing circuitry used for classifying and confirming satisfactory respiration by means of either analogue filtering and detection principles or automatic adaptive digital signal processing using microprocessor techniques. A suitable mechanical mounting arrangement for a cot is also disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181885-A (GB)
Title: Power output control of laser
Inventor: BOWES DONALD
IPC: H01S3/036
Filed: 1986-10-27
Abstract: An active power control system (Fig. 10) maintains the power output of the laser at the desired level through an active feedback loop in which the output beam is used to generate a voltage signal for control of discharge current. The laster 10, Fig. 1 has a support tube (40, Fig. 2a, 2b) supporting and maintaining the alignment of the optical resonator structure 24, the tube containing the gas lasing medium and being in communication with the discharge tube 26 in which lasing occurs. An active temperature controller maintains the gas lasing medium in the tube 40 at a substantially constant temperature above ambient by means of a temperature sensor 20 and a servo 22. An active pressure controller 32 uses a pressure sensor 30, an electronic processor, and a motor-driven needle valve 14 to maintain the pressure of the gas lasing medium in the laster within the desired operating pressure range. The laser can also be switched in operation from a continuous mode to a pulsing mode. Because the optical resonator structure 24 is light weight, it can be mounted on a mechanical assembly (Figs. 11 to 14). The beam is delivered to a desired location by the mechanical assembly. The laser may form part of lasing system comprising a centralized pump 36 delivering the lasing medium to a plurality of remotely located optical resonator structures 24 (Figs. 16a, 16b). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192700-A (GB)
Title: Infrared web drier
Inventor: PABST MANFRED
IPC: F26B23/10
Filed: 1987-05-08
Abstract: Infra-red dryer which can be heated by gas or electricity. Changing from one type of energy to the other can be effected very rapidly. A product band 1 passes vertically through a working duct 4 equipped with heating walls 6 which are parallel to the surface of the product band and equipped with radiators 8 which can be removed from the working duct 4 or replaced in the latter, individually or as a group, on each occasion by pivoting about an axis 7 parallel to the surface of the heating wall 6. Air is admitted in the vertical direction of the duct 4. Each of the radiators 8 has a radiation surface heated by gas 11 and a radiation surface heated electrically 12. The radiation surfaces of each radiator 8 are interchangeable on the heating wall 6 by pivoting about the axis 7. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2193525-A (GB)
Title: Door closure for a household appliance
Inventor: STICKEL ERNST
IPC: D06F37/42
Filed: 1987-06-18
Abstract: A door closure comprises a housing (1) in which is disposed a spring (2) which acts against a closure lever (5), co-operable with a stationary pin (4) at a housing of an appliance. On opening and closing of the door (21), the pin initiates movement of the closure lever (5) into an opening or closing position. The spring (2) is fastened at a pivot lever (6), which is pivotally mounted (at 17) on the closure housing and which by way of a handle (7) is resettable from the outside of the door can be held in an unlatching position permitting the opening of the door or a latching position preventing opening of the door. As shown the spring (2) acts between an abutment on the pivot lever (6) and an end (13) of a pull lever (14) acting (at 12) on the closure lever (5). The closure lever (5) is movably guided on the closure housing (1) by a slot (8) and a stationary pin (9). In addition, the closure lever (5), is pivoted at its end (12) to a guide (10) which is pivoted to the housing at its other end (11). An electrical switch (18) actuable by the handle (7) is arranged at the closure housing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2194666-A (GB)
Title: Tape loading mechanism for a video tape recorder
Inventor: YAMANAKA TAKASHI
IPC: G11B15/66
Filed: 1987-07-22
Abstract: A motor (12) drives a pair of tape loading arms (14, 15) via drive force transmission means (34, 16, 36, 35). The intermediate transmission mechanism (16, 36) includes rotatable cam means (16) which has a cam track composed of circular arc cam surfaces (54) and curvilinear cam surfaces (52). The surface (52) move the arms (14, 15) between their initial (Fig. 1) and loading (Fig. 2) positions, and the surfaces (54) maintain the arms (14, 15) in the loading position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2196491-A (GB)
Title: An electrical accessory eg. a ceiling rose
Inventor: GEARING HUGH JONATHON
IPC: H01R13/405
Filed: 1987-09-23
Abstract: During assembly of the electrical accessory which has a base plate 16 and a housing (22), wire clamp screws (36) and connection blocks (28) are inserted sequentially into recessing (26) of the housing (22) and the recessing (26) is subsequently closed off. The recessing may be closed off by the base plate. Alternatively, the base plate and housing are integrally formed with the recessing being closed off by a further plate (119). A closure member (130) may be hinged to the base plate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2200508-A (GB)
Title: Generating picture effects in video signals
Inventor: WALDRON CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: H04N5/208
Filed: 1987-11-02
Abstract: Several effects are described which are programmable in telecines. Variable aperture correction is described which allows appropriate correction 68, 74 to be applied to different types of film stock. Soft focus and distortion effects are also described. The effects can be selected for whole scenes or for frames or frame portions, to give a range of effects which can be used to improve picture quality or for artistic effect. 
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Patent GB-2212045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in animal feeders
Inventor: LEVERETT PETER JOHN
IPC: A01K5/02
Filed: 1987-11-06
Abstract: An animal feeder has a hopper (10) from which dry food is fed downwardly through apertures (12) into a compartmented trough (14), and the supply of food through each aperture is controllable by an associated control plate (28) carried by an agitating member in the form of a hollow tube (16) terminating at its lower end in a drinking nozzle (18) accessible from the trough. The agitating member and drinking nozzle are animal actuated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2213064-A (GB)
Title: Suntan cabinet
Inventor: DIOT JEAN LOUIS
IPC: A61N5/06
Filed: 1987-12-04
Abstract: A public suntan booth comprising in a small volume, a UV radiation generator and means adapted to its use, (e.g coin operated), in order that the user may obtain quickly and in any public place a face suntan sufficiently noticeable to attract attention.
Patent GB-2215518-A (GB)
Title: Electrical control unit
Inventor: GREGORY MARK
IPC: H01H43/04
Filed: 1988-02-25
Abstract: An electrical control unit for controlling the operation of a domestic central heating/hot water supply comprises a number of switches 23 for programming a microchip 12 and a movable control member 22 for operating a further switch 20 which selects a programming function of the microchip 12 so that the position of the control member 22 determines the function performed by each programming switch 23. A display 28, 29 describes the function that will be performed when each programming switch 23 is operated and is changed when the control member 22 is moved so as to indicate the new control function selected. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208348-A (GB)
Title: Protective garment
Inventor: MATTINSON BEVERLEY IAN
IPC: D06N3/06
Filed: 1988-07-14
Abstract: A protective garment, for example a glove overshoes or a smock, comprises a textile substrate (10) which is overprinted with desired indicia, pattern or colour (11) and covered with an at least partially transparent coating (12) of impermeable plastics material to allow the overprinting to be visible therethrough. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2223567-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchange system
Inventor: RIDLEY KENNETH FRANK
IPC: E01C13/02
Filed: 1988-08-25
Abstract: A heat exchange system comprises an integral water impervious sheet including a plurality of pairs of tubes (1, 2) spaced one pair from the next by impervious webs. A first one (1) of each pair is, in use, above a second one (2) of the pair. Means are provided to feed heat exchange medium to a first end of one (1) of each pair, and also to remove heat exchange medium from a first end of the other (2) of each pair. Means connect together second ends of each paid to enable return flow. Each sheet can be attached to one or both adjacent sheets by water impervious seal means (3). The above heat exchange system, when a refrigeration system, enables an ice rink to be laid easily and quickly even by unskilled labour. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235413-A (GB)
Title: Postage meter systems
Inventor: JONES JOHN L R
IPC: G07B17/00
Filed: 1989-05-26
Abstract: A need exists for a postage meter system which incorporates means for enhancing the security of the collection and accounting of postal revenues printed by such postage meter systems so that a form of postage purchase can be achieved so that mailpieces processed by such systems may be posted anywhere at anytime. In a postage meter system wherein a printer is operable to print postage value onto successive security labels from a batch thereof, a method is disclosed for regulating the use of said system. The method comprises causing the postage meter system to output an output record comprising data representing the aggregate amount of postage printed by the printer and providing the user of the meter with a further batch of security labels only when the user provides the issuer of the labels with an output record including data representing the aggregate amount of postage printed by the printer on a previous batch of security labels.
Patent GB-2235877-A (GB)
Title: Closed wound suction apparatus
Inventor: TALLURI ANTONIO
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 1989-09-18
Abstract: A closed wound suction apparatus comprises a housing, within which there is accommodated a microprocessor controlled battery powered suction pump, and a detachable drainage container arranged to be evacuated by the suction pump so as to apply a suction pressure to a drainage tube embedded in a closed postoperative wound. The suction pressure can be set by the surgeon and is monitored by a pressure sensor which reports to the pump control to determine operation of the pump in accordance with a predetermined set routine. Other controls that can be provided can monitor the volume of exudate in the container and/or the flow rate of exudate into the container. The container is preferably disposable and has self-sealing ports for connection to the vacuum pump and to the drainage tube. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224913-A (GB)
Title: Converting image outline data into image representative dots
Inventor: KAWAMOTO NAOYUKI
IPC: G06V30/182
Filed: 1989-10-25
Abstract: The converter includes means for calculating the coordinate values of the intersections between the image outline and parallel display lines and means for storing the calculated coordinate values such that the values for each scanning line are arranged in order of the magnitude of the values and adjacent two of the ordered values are paired. The converter further includes means for preparing a batch of dot data indicative of the dots to be formed in corresponding picture elements. The dot data is prepared such that successive bits of the dot data, corresponding to successive picture elements consisting of two picture elements represented by an above-indicated pair of coordinate values and at least one picture element between these two picture elements, are set at one time such that each of the successive bits indicates a dot to be formed in the corresponding picture element. 
<??>By thus setting strings of picture elements the speed and efficiency of operation is enhanced.
Patent GB-2234769-A (GB)
Title: A unit compressing a gallery support member and an attachment member
Inventor: WUNDERLICH FRANZ-JOSEF
IPC: E21D11/20
Filed: 1990-06-18
Abstract: A unit comprising a gallery support member (1) and an attachment member (2) for mining aids. The gallery support member (1) has a trough-shaped profile cross-section consisting of two opposing flanges (3) and a profile base (4). The attachment member (1) locks positively on to the gallery support member (2). On the far side from the trough of the base (4) there is provided a shaped locking formation (5), which is free from holes and extends over at least part of the length of the gallery support member (1). The attachment member (2) has at least one locking counter-formation 6, which can be locked into the locking formation (5) on the far side from the trough. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233706-A (GB)
Title: Window stay-hinge
Inventor: O'CONNELL PATRICK JOSEPH
IPC: E05D15/46
Filed: 1990-07-02
Abstract: A stay-hinge (10) comprises a first member (11) for attaching to the frame of a window, a second member (12) for attaching to the sash and first and second elements (13, 14) pivotally mounted at their ends to the first and second members (11, 12). Preferably, the second element (14) is pivotally attached to the first member by means of a pin (27) engaging in an elongated aperture (26) for enabling pivotable and slidable movement when an apec (23a) on the element engages a step (16) on the member during displacement of the device. A second stop (15) at the other end of the member (11) cooperates with the (12). The member (12) may be of L-section as shown or both members may be flat and received in recesses in the frame and sash. The stops (15, 16) may be bent-over ends of the member (11). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234808-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum flask
Inventor: GIOVENZANA LUIGI
IPC: A47J31/50
Filed: 1990-07-13
Abstract: A vacuum flask, which serves to contain beverages and keep them at almost constant temperature, comprises a flask body which is hollowed out in its lower part to form a beaker holder space closed at the base by a plate. The plate is fastened, preferably by means of self-tapping screws, to the flask body to be removable. Articulated to the body is a flap (5) for closure of the beaker holder space. The flap (5), in open setting, also has the function of supporting the beaker (3) when it is being filled from tap (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240271-A (GB)
Title: Atropine-salbutamol aerosol
Inventor: LESLIE STEWART THOMAS
IPC: A61P11/14
Filed: 1991-01-10
Abstract: A pressurised, metered-dose contains an orally inhalable, pharmaceutical composition comprising a mixture of salbutamol sulphate, at least 90% (by wt) of which has a particle size of less than 10 microns, atropine methonitrate, at least 90% (by wt) of which has a particle size of less than 10 microns, and at least one of a surfactant and a wetting agent suspended in an aerosol propellant, wherein each actuation of the aerosol valve delivers salbutamol sulphate equivalent to from 50mcg to 200mcg of salbutamol and atropine methonitrate equivalent to from 50mcg to 300mcg of atropine.
Patent GB-2253932-A (GB)
Title: Coin detector device
Inventor: WU SY JOHN
IPC: G07D5/08
Filed: 1991-03-20
Abstract: A coin detector device, comprising a first detector unit 4 and a second detector unit 3, 6 mounted at the same lateral side of a coin track 21 and respectively provided for detecting the mass portion and the size of a coin passing through said coin track 21. The units send respective signals to central processing unit (Figures 4 and 6) for instruction processing. The first unit comprises a frequency transmitting coil, a frequency receiving coil and an iron dust core (41-43, Figure 3), while the second unit comprises an oscillator coil and an iron-dust core, (31, 6, Figure 5). When a coin passes, a signal is sent by receiving coil to an amplifier and then to a phase comparator (207, Figure 4). Oscillator coil sends a signal to frequency conversion oscillator (302, Figure 6). Each unit is mounted on a mounting hole 23, 24 of a division board which is attached to a fixed board, the boards defining therebetween the track 21. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246160-A (GB)
Title: Band fastening means
Inventor: SILCOCK PAUL NIGEL ROBERT
IPC: F16L33/08
Filed: 1991-06-25
Abstract: The fastener has a body (26) with an elongate cavity containing a rotatable threaded shank (10). Screw band (32) can be passed through the cavity and driven in either direction by rotating the shank (10). The band (32) can also be pulled through the fastener in one direction, but not in the other, to facilitate rapid engagement of a loop of band about a small object. Thus the thread (24) of the shank is preferably asymmetrical in profile, with one smoothly curved face (23) and one abruptly angled face (21). Desirably the cavity narrows at one end (30) and the shank (10) is somewhat longitudinally displaceable so that pulling the band in the forbidden sense tends to cause wedging, with the band engaged firmly against the abruptly angled profile portions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247609-A (GB)
Title: Hook for hanging object on a support surface
IPC: A47G1/16
Filed: 1991-06-26
Abstract: Hook apparatus (2) for hanging an object (4) on a support surface (6) comprises a first portion (8) for attaching to the support surface (6), a second portion (10) which is slidably mounted to the first portion (8), and a third portion (12) which is slidably mounted to the second portion (10) and which has hook means (14) from which the object (4) can hang, the second portion (10) being slidable in a horizontal direction and the third portion (12) being slidable in a vertical direction so that the hook apparatus (2) is horizontally and vertically adjustable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261007-A (GB)
Title: Marine structure repair caisson
Inventor: THOMSON NIGEL
IPC: B63C1/00
Filed: 1991-10-31
Abstract: A marine structure repair caisson 3 is characterised in that it is adapted to be mountable to a multi-planar node region of a marine structure support member or conduit eg an oil rig leg or struts 1, 2, the caisson vessel comprising a plurality (three or more) of longitudinal segments. The marine structure repair caisson suitably comprises a plurality of longitudinal segments, each of which is formed as a planar panel folded about the longitudinal axis. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251183-A (GB)
Title: A seat for a vehicle
Inventor: SMITH DAVID ANTHONY
IPC: B60N2/20
Filed: 1991-12-24
Abstract: A seat (11) for a vehicle includes securing means (15) releasably to secure at least part (12) of the seat to a body structure (13) of the vehicle and occupation prevention means in the form of a lever (28) displaceable by part (16) of the body structure when the seat is secured thereto to prevent occupation of the seat whenever the seat is not secured to the body structure, by preventing unfolding of a backrest (18) to an in-use position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254689-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable gas burner for a cooker
Inventor: HERBERT ERIC DAVID
IPC: F24C15/10
Filed: 1992-04-08
Abstract: A radiant gas burner 1, especially for a glass topped hob, comprises a plurality of concentric channels 5 which are individually provided with a gas/air mixture via flame ports 7, one or more of the channels 5 being provided with a reduced number of flame parts 7 in groups 10 whereby the heat output may be increased by a small amount as may be required to effect simmering as additional channels are successively brought into use. A gasket (6) with concentric slats 11, 12, 13 of different lengths is disposed between the pants 7 and corresponding concentric fuel/air mixture supply passages (3) (Fig 2, not shown) to determine the effective number of flame parts in each channel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266353-A (GB)
Title: Cable chain
Inventor: MISTRY ANIL GOVIND
IPC: F16G3/02
Filed: 1992-04-13
Abstract: A plastic cable chain (10) having two free ends comprises a plurality of metallic cables (14, 16) jacketed in plastics material (18) and spaced apart by cross-linked spacer members (12). Each of the free ends of the cables (14, 16) has a respective eyelet (20, 22) for facilitating the coupling of the oppositely aligned free ends of the cables by means of a connecting link (30) to define thereby a continuous substantially plastic cable chain. In a preferred embodiment at least one of the eyelets (20, 22) is formed by the free end of the cable (14, 16) being bent over and joined to another pant of the cable to form a closed loop. The invention also relates to a method of manufacturing a length of the plastic cable as well as to a method of coupling the ends of the plastic cable together to make a continuous chain. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273516-A (GB)
Title: Tools for fitting strips
Inventor: GINSTER HELMUT
IPC: B25B27/00
Filed: 1992-12-17
Abstract: A tool (70) for fitting a window glass guiding and sealing strip (12) into a channel-shaped window frame (8) comprises a member (72) supporting two pairs of rotatable rollers (82, 84; 100, 102). One roller (84) of the first pair (82, 84) is rotatably driven by an air motor (86). The other pair of rollers (100, 102) is mounted on a cradle (96, 98) which is pivotally supported on a plate (94) carried by piston rods (90, 92) of a pneumatic cylinder (88). The strip (12) is first manually inserted into the channel of the frame (8). The tool is then fitted into position so that the rollers (82, 84) of one pair bear against the strip (12), while the rollers of the other pair (100, 102) bear against the outside of the base of the channel of the window frame (8). The air motor (86) is then energised so that the correspondingly driven roller (84) drives the tool along the length of the strip, guided by the fitter using a handle (114). As the tool moves, the fitter adjusts the pressure within the pneumatic cylinder (88) so as to ensure that sufficient pressure is inserted by the rollers (100, 102) to press the strip (12) fully into the channel of the frame (8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264193-A (GB)
Title: Recording disk having a moulded hub.
Inventor: GOEDE WOLFGANG
IPC: G11B5/82
Filed: 1993-02-03
Abstract: A recording disk 3 having a housing 1, 2 is formed with a central hub 8 comprising a magnetizable material and a non-magnetizable material. The magnetizable material is a metal powder, metal alloy powder, and/or metal oxide powder having ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic properties. The non-magnetizable material comprises, for example, an injection-mouldable thermoplastics material selected from the group consisting of acetal, ABS, polyamide, PVC polycarbonate, polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene and fluorohydrocarbons. The hub can be used in any type of recording disks having jackets or housings, for example microdiskettes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269600-A (GB)
Title: Container for holding lead wire terminals of capacitors for electrolytic treatment
Inventor: ISHII SHOJIRO
IPC: H01G13/00
Filed: 1993-08-06
Abstract: A cylindrical container 2 of non-magnetic material is provided with funnel-like baffle press-fitted in the cylindrical container with its reduced diameter end put on the bottom of the cylindrical container so that plurality of lead wire terminals, 12 can be smoothly guided along the tapering wall of the funnel-like baffle (3) to be converged and collected together. When the container containing the lead wire terminals is turned upside down, and when a magnet electrode (21, Fig 6) is put on the bottom of the container to attract the lead wire terminals, the flattened aluminum sections 11 of all lead wire terminals will be put in good alignment on same level, thus permitting the soaking of these lead wire terminals upto desired level in a treatment liquid eg. an electrolytic treatment liquid. <IMAGE>