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Patent GB-2239607-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for blood sampling
Inventor: STEER ANDREW WILLIAM
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 1990-12-20
Abstract: A blood sampling kit, for example of the "Vacutainer" (RTM) type, comprises an open-ended syringe barrel and a blood sample receiver closed by a puncturable membrane and containing sterile gas at sub-atmospheric pressure, is provided with a double ended needle having a central boss and one end closable by a removable sleeve, and a needle protector attached or clipped to the boss and hingeable between open and closed positions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253228-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for mechanically assembling slats of a venetian blind
Inventor: OSKAM HERMAN
IPC: E06B9/266
Filed: 1991-02-18
Abstract: Apparatus for mechanically assembling slats of a venetian blind in ladder means extending from a headrail 40 in which the headrail has a greater width than the slat material, and in which vertical stacking arms 14, 16 are provided adjacent their upper end with a space 42 to accommodate the headrail, the headrail being caused to move upwardly by the slats being stacked between the stacking arms and subsequently urged upwardly, the upward movement of the headrail causing upward movement of the stacking arms. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243568-A (GB)
Title: A guide device for a drill
Inventor: THORNE DEREK JOHN
IPC: B23B45/14
Filed: 1991-04-17
Abstract: A drill guide device (11) has a workpiece clamp (13) comprising two jaws (33, 37) connected respectively to elongate primary guides (29, 30) and an elongate secondary guide member (36). A drill carrier body (15) is slidable along the primary guides (29, 30) under the control of a drill feed mechanism (14) primarily comprising a pantograph linkage (43) connected between the drill carrier body (15) and the secondary guide member (36) in such a way that application of a drill advancing force to the feed control mechanism (14) automatically causes closure of the workpiece clamping jaws (33, 37). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254070-A (GB)
Title: Bottles
Inventor: STEVENS RICHARD NICHOLAS ROWE
IPC: B65D49/04
Filed: 1991-05-07
Abstract: A bottle neck contains a seating (12) on which a closure element (13) such as a glass ball may be seated such that, if the element (13) is present and the bottle is filled with a carbonated, effervescent or like beverage, the element (13) is urged upwardly to close the mouth of the bottle. The bottle is also provided with a stopper (16) or like manually-operable externally-located closure for closing the mouth of the bottle and with tamper-indicating means, which may be in the form of part of a label (24) for the bottle. Inwardly-deformed parts (14) may be provided to retain the element (13) to prevent it from closing the bottle mouth during pouring. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248937-A (GB)
Title: An immunological method of monitoring soundness of timber
Inventor: KING BERNARD
IPC: G01N33/569
Filed: 1991-11-08
Abstract: Soundness of timber is monitored by detecting and/or diagnosing wood decay basidiomycetes using a method comprising contacting a wood sample with antibody specific to antigens characteristic of the basidiomycetes of interest, and determining presence of antibody bound thereby. Basidiomycetes used for developing the antibody specific thereto will be a selected strain of that basidiomycetes preferably with a typical antigenetic profile. A polyclonal antiserum can be obtained by immunising an animal with the basidiomycetes of interest or antigens therefrom, which may be from a wood-grown cell culture. Preincubation with uninfected wood can usefully remove antibodies which bind non-specifically with wood. Developing monoclonal antibody is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2263719-A (GB)
Title: Imitation glazing bar assembly
Inventor: WARD BRYAN JAMES
IPC: E06B3/66
Filed: 1992-01-14
Abstract: A double glazed window assembly, capable of simulating a traditional design, comprising a double glazed unit 4 provided with bars on its inner and outer faces which are aligned to give the appearance of a glazing bar. In a preferred embodiment the assembly comprises a frame 1 having a rebate 15 and at least one inner glazing bar, a double glazed unit seated in the rebate with its inner face abutting the inner glazing bar, at least one outer glazing bar 2 aligned with the inner glazing bar 12 and bonded to the outer face of the double glazed unit, the outer edges of the double glazed unit being pointed with a non-setting compound 3 or secured with a glazing bead. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268217-A (GB)
Title: Bracelet buckle.
Inventor: MAK KIM MAN
IPC: A44C5/24
Filed: 1992-05-29
Abstract: A bracelet (10) which comprises two end portions (10A and 10B) and a buckle (11) formed by at least two articulated sections (12 and 13) joining the bracelet end portions (10A and 10B) and being foldable closed to bring the bracelet end portions (10A and 10B) into an end-to-end configuration. The buckle (11) includes a cross member (22) pivotably connected at one end (22B) to one (12) of the buckle sections (12 and 13) and being pivotable to an operating position extending substantially transversely to the buckle sections (12 and 13) in order to maintain the buckle sections (12 and 13) closed, and further includes locking means (24 and 25) for locking the cross member (22) in the operating position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264274-A (GB)
Title: Rear parcel rack for motor-scooters
Inventor: PASSETTI CARLO
IPC: B62J7/04
Filed: 1992-05-29
Abstract: A flat support 30 is fastened to the rear of the scooter frame by a tie element 14 fastened at two spaced points 22 to the scooter frame and a strut element 12 attached to the frame at 27. The support 30 is of trapezium configuration and has flanges along its lateral edges with which inwardly-facing grooves on the base of a container 35 engage. A latch 40 engages a depression 39 to locate the container 35. The support 30 can be secured by fixing elements 34 at different positions to enable a single or a double seat to be used on the scooter. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260471-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing a line guide for use on a fishing rod
Inventor: TOKUDA ISAMU
IPC: A01K87/04
Filed: 1992-08-05
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a line guide for use on a fishing rod, which guide includes a frame 2 supported by the fishing rod, and an annular element 3 for receiving a fishing line. The frame and annular elements 2, 3 are placed in a predetermined relative position in split dies 5. Then a resin is injected into spaces S of the dies 5 to form a resin layer between the frame and annular elements 2, 3. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261015-A (GB)
Title: Locking device for locking the openable top of an open automobile
Inventor: KINNANEN MATTI
IPC: B60J7/185
Filed: 1992-10-06
Abstract: A locking device for locking in closed position the openable top (1) of an open automobile, comprising connected to a frame rib (3) of the top framework (20) of the openable top: a twisting handle (4), locking hooks (5), and a transmission (6) by which said locking hooks are connected with each other and with the handle (4) for simultaneously engaging and disengaging the hooks with fixing lugs (8) connected to the body (7) of the open automobile. The transmission (6) comprises an angle drive (10) placed on the foremost frame rib (3) of the top framework of the openable top, which is operated in a plane substantially parallelling the top, by the handle (4), and a spindle (9) transversal to the centre-line of the vehicle, which is driven by said angle drive to activate the two self-retaining locking hooks (5) spaced from each other. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261505-A (GB)
Title: Optical monitoring of container filling
Inventor: FRIEDRICH HANS P
IPC: G01N21/95
Filed: 1992-10-20
Abstract: Apparatus for optically monitoring the filling of an open and/or transparent container (6), e.g. a blister pack, having rows of depressions or cavities for receiving articles. e.g. tablets or capsules, is characterized in that the container is movable relative to a detector, that the detector is constituted by a line sensor (4) positioned transversely to the movement direction and parallel to the container, and that a light source (1) is provided for the reflective or transmissive illumination of the container (6). Electronics are provided for the comparison of an intensity distribution of the reflected or transmitted light measured with the line sensor (4) with a nominal value distribution and for emitting a control signal dependent on the comparison. A circuit is provided for synchronizing the scan by the line sensor (4) or the evaluation with the relative movement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273041-A (GB)
Title: Clothes hanger.
Inventor: ELMS MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: A47G25/14
Filed: 1992-11-04
Abstract: A hanger (10) comprises a rail part (11) from which one or more articles (12) can be suspended, at least one carrying part (14, 15) connected to the rail part (11) and comprising a manually graspable portion or handle (16) whereby the hanger (10) may in use be carried, and a support engaging portion eg. a hook (17), the carrying part being movable relative to the rail part between an in use position (14) and a stowed position (15). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273768-A (GB)
Title: Space cooling apparatus
Inventor: EELE WILLIAM J
IPC: F24F13/22
Filed: 1992-12-23
Abstract: Space cooling apparatus comprises at least one ceiling mountable housing open at its lower end to define inlet and outlet air flow passageways 15, 16 separated by an upwardly extending partition 14 which is spaced from a closed upper end 12 of the housing. Cooling means 17 are positioned within the outlet airflow passageway 16 to cool air passing therethrough. Air is caused to flow through passageways 15, 16 by convection. A hanger 19 has a condensate collecting recess 20. Grilles may be positioned over openings 9, 11. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275609-A (GB)
Title: A tamper-resistant electrically heated vapour dispensing apparatus
Inventor: THOMPSON GUY RICHARD
IPC: A61L9/03
Filed: 1993-03-02
Abstract: An electrically heated dispensing apparatus is constructed and arranged to receive a container 1 of volatile material. An integral electrical heater is provided to heat the volatile material to diffuse vapourised material into the surrounding atmosphere. The apparatus has electrical contacts 12 for connecting it to an electrical power source to operate the heater, the electrical contacts extending outwardly from one surface 25 of the apparatus. A locking device 30 is provided which is slidable within the body through the surface from which the electrical contacts extend. Thereby, in use, the locking device, preferably an L-shaped plate, cannot be operated whilst the electrical contacts are plugged into an electrical outlet socket constituting the power source. Therefore, the container containing the volatile material cannot be removed during use of the apparatus thereby preventing direct access to the volatile material in the container. When not being used a detent in the form of a transverse rib 45 (Fig. 9) on the locking device co-operates with the body to hold the locking device in its locked position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276306-A (GB)
Title: Snackfood product
Inventor: CORNISH GRAHAM GEORGE
IPC: A21D13/00
Filed: 1993-03-13
Abstract: A cooked, filled snack food product has a casing of soft, raised scone dough made with not more than 10% by weight of added starch shortener, for example dried potato powder, ground semolina or cornflour, and a filling. The casing is sealed around at least a greater portion of its periphery and has a close-textured, non-crispy exterior.
Patent GB-2265615-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of water
Inventor: DAVIES PETER WARREN
IPC: B01J19/10
Filed: 1993-03-19
Abstract: A method of treatment of water contaminated with impurities such as cryptosporidia oocysts includes subjecting the water to an ultrasonic vibration at frequencies of 20,000 Hz or higher sufficient to either rupture cellwalls of the oocysts or make them non-viable thus removing the risk from cryptosporidia and rendering the water potable. Water contaminated with giardia organisms, pesticidal compounds and organic compounds may also be so treated.
Patent GB-2266344-A (GB)
Title: Combined air separation and power generation.
Inventor: RATHBONE THOMAS
IPC: C21B9/10
Filed: 1993-03-29
Abstract: Air is compressed in a compress 4. A minor air stream is taken from the compressor 4 and is cooled in a heat exchanger 12 by heat exchange with a pressurised stream of water. The cooled minor air stream is separated in a plant 30 into oxygen and nitrogen. Oxygen is supplied via a compressor 32 to a blast furnace 36 in which iron ore is reduced to iron and a low grade fuel gas is formed. The fuel gas is compressed in compressor 40 and is moisturised in a gas-liquid contact column 18 with water supplied from the heat exchanger 12. The moisturised fuel gas is supplied to a combustion chamber 6 and is burnt therein utilising the rest of the compressed air from the compressor 4. The resulting combustion gases are expanded in an expander 8 which is employed in the-generation of electrical power. In an alternative arrangement, (Fig. 2) air is preheated prior to supply to the blast furnace. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266192-A (GB)
Title: Slotted patch antenna array arrangement for selected polarisation
Inventor: DIENES GEZA
IPC: H01Q9/04
Filed: 1993-04-08
Abstract: A patch antenna having a dielectric substrate (11a); a plurality of radiating patches (10) on the substrate (11a), each radiating patch (10) including a plurality of spaced slots to suppress the radiation of energy that is polarized in a direction transverse to the direction of the desired polarization; a ground piano (14a) supported by the substrate (11) in generally parallel and spaced relationship to the patches (10); a distribution network for transmitting and receiving signals within the antenna; and a plurality of probes (20) within the substrate (11a) for coupling the radiating patches (10) and the distribution network, one end of each probe being connected to the distribution network, and the other end of the probe (20) being coupled to one end of the radiating patches (10). In a preferred embodiment, a plurality of chokes (17, 18) are connected to the ground plane (14a) and associated with the patches (10) to further suppress the radiation of energy having undesired polarization. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270081-A (GB)
Title: Surface protectant compositions
Inventor: FABER ROBERT E
IPC: C09D183/04
Filed: 1993-08-05
Abstract: An automobile surface protectant composition contains volatile silicones which when applied to a wet surface displace water and impart gloss and water repellency. The composition includes a volatile cyclic siloxane and an amino-functional siloxane and, optionally, an organopolysiloxane. The composition can be used for automobiles, on paintwork and on vinyl, rubber and leather surfaces.
Patent GB-2284727-A (GB)
Title: Portable radio telephone capable of receiving calls over fixed telephone network
Inventor: TEMPLE STEPHEN ROBIN
IPC: H04M1/725
Filed: 1993-12-09
Abstract: A personal numbering system that is common to both a fixed telephone network and a cellular radio network enables the possibility of connecting a cellular radio hand portable telephone to a fixed telephone network. Simply connecting the portable telephone to a battery charger automatically sends information over the fixed telephone network to a location register containing details of where calls using the personal number have to be routed over the fixed telephone network. Removing the portable telephone from the charger causes calls to be routed over the cellular network again. Therefore, calls may be received over the cheaper wired telephone network when the subscriber is at home. Various telephone features, eg. keyboard, may also be common to both applications.
Patent GB-2271914-A (GB)
Title: Mobile telephones
Inventor: NONAMI TAKAYUKI
IPC: H04W52/02
Filed: 1993-12-12
Abstract: A mobile telephone device comprises a separate paging signal channel in addition to the conventional transceiver channels which process voice signals. The paging signal channel has a lower power consumption level than the transceiver channels. A power supply control device shuts off power to the conventional transceiver channels when in a standby mode, i.e. when waiting for an incoming call, and applies power to the paging signal channel instead. Therefore, power consumption is reduced in the standby mode and consequently, the operating time of the battery is extended. Power is applied to the transceiver channels during voice communication periods. A calling party's telephone number received in the paging signal channel is stored and displayed. A control unit has the capability of immediately returning the calling party's call from the telephone number so stored and displayed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275037-A (GB)
Title: Bale wrapper apparatus
Inventor: ROYNEBERG ERLING
IPC: A01F15/07
Filed: 1994-01-17
Abstract: A bale wrapper apparatus 10 comprises a frame 13 with an arch structure (15, Figure 3) of sufficient size to allow a bale 12 lying on the ground to pass through the arch when the apparatus is moved forwardly by a vehicle 11 attached by a towbar 14 which allows the apparatus to move laterally offset from the vehicle. A bale lifting device 16 mounted on the frame comprises two pairs of rollers (19, Figure 7), which lift the bale from the ground to a bale-wrapping position. The rollers then rotate the bale about a horizontal axis extending generally parallel to the direction of travel while an arm 21 holding a supply of stretchable plastics film rotates about a substantially vertical axis to apply successive overlapping windings to the bale in order to wrap it. When the bale is wrapped, the rollers may either lower the bale to the ground or part to drop it. Alternatively (not shown) they may pivot to tip it rearwards. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301817-A (GB)
Title: Child resistant closure with dropper bulb
Inventor: WALDING DEAN
IPC: B01L3/02
Filed: 1995-06-08
Abstract: A child resistant closure (10) has an inner member (12) threaded for engagement with a complementary thread of a receptacle (11), and an outer member (14) which is captively engaged with the inner member (12). The outer member (14) is rotatable relative to the inner member (12) about the thread axis, and is arranged to enclose the inner member (12) to prevent access thereto. Engagement means (19,20) are provided for releasable engagement of the outer member (14) and the inner member (12) for rotation of the outer member (14) and the inner member (12) in unison in the opening direction. A resilient dropper bulb (35) within the inner member (12) is adapted to receive a dropper tube (40) extending in use into a receptacle (11). The dropper bulb (35) is arranged to urge the engagement means (19,20) into the released condition. A push button (30) may be provided which is axially movable within an aperture (27) of the outer member, depression of the button causing compression of the bulb and consequential drawing up of liquid in the receptacle into the tube (20). The engagement means (19, 20) preferably require axial movement of the outer member relative to the inner member the members carrying axial ribs (21, 22) providing a ratchet type rotation mechanism.
Patent GB-2302279-A (GB)
Title: Hairdryer assembly
Inventor: REDFERN ERIC
IPC: A45D20/12
Filed: 1995-06-21
Abstract: A hairdryer assembly comprising a flexible 10 attached at one end to a base 20 and to a hairdryer 30 at the opposite end of the the flexible from the base.
Patent GB-2293003-A (GB)
Title: Controlling air conditioning systems of vehicles
Inventor: DZIAMA KRYSZTOF EDWARD
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 1995-07-18
Abstract: A system for providing a supply of air to the passenger compartment 14 of a vehicle comprises ducting 30, 40, 52, 56, 58, 60, a blower 34 for propelling air through the ducting, a heat supply 12 for supplying heat to the air, an evaporator 42 for cooling the air, a vehicle speed detector 76, a control unit 70 for controlling the speed of the blower, and an engine sensor 94 which produces a signal indicative of whether the vehicle engine 12 is running, wherein the control unit 70 is arranged to limit the blower speed to a predetermined level if the blower has been operating for a predetermined period while the vehicle speed is below a predetermined level. This prevents damage to the vehicle battery. The system also receives signals from internal 70 temperature sensor 80, external temperature sensor 78, solar radiation sensor 82, engine temperature sensor 72, screen heater sensor 84, battery voltage sensor, and manual control panel 74. The control unit 70 also controls an inlet valve 26 selecting air from outside or inside, an outlet valve 54 delivering air to windscreen, face and/or feet, and a valve 48 bypassing a heat exchanger 38. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2304569-A (GB)
Title: Video camera support system
Inventor: FOSTER WILFRED
IPC: A45F5/00
Filed: 1995-08-25
Abstract: A video camera support system comprises a camera support rod 10 having a camera platform 14 and a fitment 17 at the distal end, a belt harness 20, the belt having a fitting 28 for receiving the fitment 17 of the support rod, and an umbrella 40 whose crown 48 is adapted to also receive the fitment 17 so that the umbrella can act as a monopod for the camera. The harness also has a pair of fittings 29,30 for receiving the shaft of the umbrella so that it can be supported in an upright position whilst the user has their hands free to hold the camera.
Patent GB-2307183-A (GB)
Title: Crown green bowling aid
Inventor: WARD RICHARD
IPC: A63B47/02
Filed: 1995-11-08
Abstract: A Crown Green Bowling aid, as in Figure 1, has a semi-circular catchment tray 1, with a chamfered front edge and lipped sides for containment of a Crown Green Bowling ball. Attached to this is a body 2 of reasonable length to enable collection of said Bowling ball without unnecessary bending. A moulded handle 4 is provided at the top of the body, with a belt clip 3 adjacent to this for means of portage when not in use.
Patent GB-2306200-A (GB)
Title: Duct extending through wall or partition aperture
Inventor: DAVIDSON PAUL
IPC: H02G3/22
Filed: 1995-12-05
Abstract: The duct, eg. to carry a pipe, cable or boiler flue, or providing the flue, comprises a sleeve 10 and outwardly extending flanges 20, 30 adapted to overlie the opposed outer surfaces of the wall or partition at the opposed ends of the sleeve. At least one of the flanges is adapted to be pushed onto an end of the sleeve and into releasable locking engagement by inner teeth 15 engaging axially spaced formations, eg. ribs 11. The flanges have apertures for seals 17. The teeth-rib coupling can be used for sleeve end caps or to provide a T-piece or elbow or in-line pipe connection using an intermediate sleeve.
Patent GB-2307839-A (GB)
Title: Teat feeder
Inventor: TURNER HAZEL
IPC: A01K9/00
Filed: 1995-12-07
Abstract: A teat feeder comprises a resilient flexible liquid reservoir 2 contained within an external fur covering 18. The reservoir has several teats 5 designed to be suckled by a young animals, and has a closeable inlet 3 and 4 by which it may be filled with liquid such as milk to be provided to the young animals. The overall shape of the animal feeder is amorphous to reduce identity problems for the young animals.