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Patent GB-2206050-A (GB)
Title: Male incontinence device
Inventor: STEER PETER LESLIE
IPC: A61F5/453
Filed: 1987-06-18
Abstract: A male incontinence device includes a diaphragm of stretchable material. This diaphragm has a central hole chosen to be slightly smaller than the cross-sectional area of an average male penis. In use the diaphragm engages and encircles the penis. The advantages this gives are to enable a nurse to thread the penis through easily, and to aid persons suffering from penile retraction. Also, the diaphragm lightly grips around the penis shaft preventing backwash and leaking. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2214288-A (GB)
Title: Air handling appliance
Inventor: HOCHEPIED NOEL
IPC: F24F13/08
Filed: 1988-01-08
Abstract: An air handling appliance such as an air heater, cooler or circulator has a grille front comprising an apertured front wall (2) and louvres (3). The latter are formed integrally with the wall and joined to it by integral hinges (5) produced by cut-outs (4) slots (6) can be made in the hinges to enhance their operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2214151-A (GB)
Title: End casting for a conveyor line pan
Inventor: JONES GLYNNE THOMAS
IPC: B65G19/28
Filed: 1988-01-14
Abstract: An end casting (2, 4) for a conveyor line pan (1, 3) of the kind having two sigma side sections is of substantially constant thickness along its length and is provided with recesses (8, 14, 26, 28) on its outer face for the reception of a boltless connector (12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2217629-A (GB)
Title: Pressure cooker
Inventor: HOLT HAROLD ROBERT
IPC: A47J27/62
Filed: 1988-01-16
Abstract: A pressure cooker 1 has a cooking container 8 in which is disposed an electric element 4. The element 4 comprises inner and outer concentric conductors 13, 14 which are separated by a gap and connected to opposite terminals of a power supply. The outer conductor 14 has a plurality of water inlets 16. In use, water passes through the inlets 16 to contact the conductors 13, 14 and thereby complete the electrical circuit. The liquid itself provides an electrical resistance path between the electrodes and as energy is dissipated in this path the water is turned to steam. The supply of current to the element is controlled by a switch 52 which is actuated according to the pressure in the container. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203164-A (GB)
Title: Washing process for textiles with addition of acid donor
Inventor: CHAVANNES JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: D06L1/12
Filed: 1988-04-07
Abstract: In a process for washing textile goods in which the pH of the wash liquor is initially alkaline (e.g. pH 9.5-10.5), the improvement consists in adding an "acid donor" (see below) at the beginning of, or during, the wash cycle so that the alkalinity is lowered (e.g. to a final pH 7.5-9). This reduces the deposition of calcium compounds, and gives a softer handle to the washed goods, especially when using detergent containing softeners. Also disclosed is a laundry detergent in powder form containing "acid donor" in the form of a non-hygroscopic powder. "Acid Donor" is defined as a substance which is itself neutral but is hydrolysed by water to give an organic acid or salt thereof. Examples include lactones (e.g. of poly- alpha -hydroxyacrylic acid) and esters (e.g. ethylene glycol lactate, or the reaction product of ethylene oxide and formic acid).
Patent GB-2207212-A (GB)
Title: Pipe bung
Inventor: GRIFFITHS RICHARD ALAN
IPC: F16L55/115
Filed: 1988-04-21
Abstract: A bung 10 for use in stopping pipe ends is of resiliently deformable material and has a female end 12 and a male end 14 so that it can be used either over a pipe end or in a pipe end. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207779-A (GB)
Title: Engine control system using learning control
Inventor: SAKAMOTO MASAHIDE
IPC: F02B1/04
Filed: 1988-07-07
Abstract: The engine control system calculates the error between actual and target air-fuel ratios from the oxygen concentration of the exhaust gas, learns the changes in the input/output characteristics of the intake air flow detection device (24) to determine a first compensation factor, learns the changes in the input/output characteristics of the fuel injection device (12) to determine a second compensation factor, calculates a basic fuel injection amount from the first compensation factor, the engine speed and the intake air amount, calculates a required fuel flow rate reducing the air-fuel ratio error from the basic fuel injection amount, the second compensation factor and the air-fuel ratio error, generates a drive signal indicating the required fuel flow rate, and then device (12) injects fuel into the intake air path in the engine in response to the drive signal. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2207955-A (GB)
Title: Fluid control or metering
Inventor: ROBERTSON KELVIN TAYLOR
IPC: A21C15/00
Filed: 1988-07-18
Abstract: A valve plate 20 is pivoted in a clockwise direction until a kidney shaped opening (22) therein is almost out of register with an outlet passage 12A while still in communication with an inlet 10A. A reduced pressure is then applied to the opening (22) by retracting a piston 16. This causes fluid e.g chocolate to move in through the inlet and to hold any chocolate at the outlet thus preventing drip. The valve plate is then pivoted in an anti-clockwise direction to align the outlet 12A with the kidney shaped opening while closing the inlet 10A. An increased pressure is then applied to the opening 22 by moving the piston 16 forward to dispense chocolate through the outlet passage 12A. Alternatively, when the increased pressure is applied, the inlet opening 10A can remain partially or completely in communication with the opening 22 to allow some or all of the chocolate to return through the inlet passage 10A to thereby meter the amount of chocolate actually dispensed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2209716-A (GB)
Title: Bush assembly
Inventor: TAYLOR GORDON JOSEPH
IPC: B60G5/02
Filed: 1988-09-12
Abstract: A bush assembly in combination with a torque rod or stabilizing bar 39, or part thereof having a rod or bar 39 mounted within a housing member 35. The housing member has a bore and flexible bushes 36 are mounted on the rod or bar within the bore and are retained on the rod or bar by a retainer 40 formed in part as part of the rod or bar. Further retention is effected by a nut and washer 38, 37 screwed onto a threaded section 41 of the rod or bar. The bush is easily replaced, in comparison to the type comprising two cylindrical sleeves with a rubber body bonded between, and which is attached by interference fit on the rod or bar or in a housing on the vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2214094-A (GB)
Title: Board game
Inventor: JENKINS HUW
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1989-01-20
Abstract: A board game comprising a board (10), a plurality of playing pieces (16) and a random number generating means (17), the board (10) having a track (11) divided into a plurality of segments (19) around which the playing pieces (16) move during a game, the playing pieces (16) moving a number of segments in each turn determined by the random number generating means (17) and a plurality of representations of motor cars (18) which are bought and/or sold by the players as the playing pieces (16) land on at least some of the segments (12, 14) of the track (11) so that the game simulates a motor trader in the competitive market of buying and selling cars. The game may also comprise hazard or bonus cards and a random car price generating means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2219503-A (GB)
Title: Use of somatostatin analogues to treat arthritis
Inventor: FEYEN JEAN HONORE M
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 1989-06-02
Abstract: Somatostatin analogues and derivatives in free form or in pharmaceutically acceptable salt or complex form are useful for treating degenerative and inflammatory processes in bone or cartilage, e.g. arthritic conditions or diseases. The analogues may be administered in conjunction with a dopamine agonist.
Patent GB-2234629-A (GB)
Title: Bondable strain gauge
Inventor: FEHR IVOR JOHN MARTIN
IPC: G01L1/18
Filed: 1989-06-28
Abstract: A bondable strain gauge device has thick film strain gauges 1 deposited on a thin substantially rigid substrate 2, for example of a ceramic material. The substrate has a narrow portion 3 on which are deposited the strain gauges 1, and enlarged end portions 2. The gauge suffers from less creep of the adhesive bond than a rectangular bonded gauge. Bonding may be carried out only in the enlarged end portions 2. The wafer may be of steel having a surface coating of ceramic-glass. The end portions may be joined on each side of the narrow portion (2, Fig 2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233756-A (GB)
Title: Ignition control for gas heating appliance
Inventor: EASBY WILLIAM
IPC: F23N5/10
Filed: 1989-07-06
Abstract: A flame failure valve (11) is connected in gas series with a variable flow valve (12). Control rod (24) when manually pushed engages the flame failure valve (11) to open it. At the same time abutment (29) operates microswitch (33) to start ignition sparks and valve (12) is placed by lever (32) in an ignition position. When ignition is established, rod (24) is lifted, allowing the ignition sparks to cease while a "flame present" signal holds the flame failure valve open. To shut the appliance off, rod (24) is lifted so that abutment (29) operates microswitch (39), interrupting the "flame present" signal and so causing the flame failure valve to close. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234837-A (GB)
Title: Customer service system with centralised payment means
Inventor: TAYLOR ROGER WILLIAM
IPC: G07F5/18
Filed: 1990-08-02
Abstract: A launderette system comprises a plurality of laundry machines (29) individually usable by a customer upon payment of a corresponding fee, computing means (1) connected to control the activation of each of the laundry machines (29), a customer terminal (5) operable by the customer to select a laundry machine (29) for use by the customer and to indicate the selected machine to the computing means (1), and a centralised coin, note or credit card machine (25) for accepting payment from a customer in respect of a selected laundry machine (29), the computing means (1) being operable to activate the selected laundry machine (29) in response to receipt of the corresponding fee by the centralised coin machine (25). Relay (32) is activated for a desired period of time during which the internal timer of the laundry unit operates. Excess inserted money may be used immediately to purchase detergent or a further service or may be stored, in which case the customer inputs a personal code. A monitor (17) may display or a printer (21) may print a report of the various services carried out over a period of time, the information being accessed from the computer memory. The system may include means for automatically switching on and off lights and doors and a safe for the coins inserted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246995-A (GB)
Title: Sky platform using airships
Inventor: MIHAJLOVIC VLADIMIR
IPC: B64B1/00
Filed: 1990-08-13
Abstract: A platform for carrying goods, passengers, communications antennae, or radar is carried by one or more airships, the composite vehicle being operated at an altitude of 30-100 kilometres. Other flight vehicles may provide transportation between the platform and the ground.
Patent GB-2237085-A (GB)
Title: Traction control method for vehicle
Inventor: MATSUDA SHOHEI
IPC: B60W10/18
Filed: 1990-10-05
Abstract: In a vehicle with traction slip control wherein a slipping tendency of a driving wheel in a driving state is detected and a control system effects a braking operation or reduction of driving torque of the driving wheel in accordance with the slipping tendency the control system is modified so that, when the vehicle is being reduced in speed or under an equivalent condition the braking or torque reduction is either inhibited or is carried out with reduced control sensitivity. This avoids unnecessary applications of traction control, e.g. when both brake and accelerator pedals are depressed at the same time. The control system may determine that braking should be inhibited when there is a predetermined decrease in the assumed vehicle speed (VR) for more than a preset period T1 (Step S2), when the brake switch is on (S3) and either the assumed vehicle speed (VR) is low (S7) or the brake switch was on before traction control began (S8) or when the parking switch is on (S4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242058-A (GB)
Title: Head cleaning device for disk-type data storage unit
Inventor: ABE NOBUAKI
IPC: G11B5/41
Filed: 1991-01-30
Abstract: A head cleaning device for cleaning the read/write head (H) of a disk-type data storage unit comprises a jacket (2) storing a cleaning disk (1) therein and a mechanism for drivingly connecting the spindle of the data storage unit to the cleaning disk (1). This comprises a planetary gear mechanism having an eccentric sun gear (5) disposed on a hub (4), a ring gear (6) coupled to the cleaning disk, a plurality of planet gears (7-1, 7-2, 7-3) each meshing with the sun gear and the ring gear, all rotatably mounted in the jacket (2), (not shown) and member(s) for preventing the planet gears from revolving around the sun gear. During operation, the rotating axis of the disk (O2) revolves around hub axis (O1), hence the cleaning disk rotates in a cycloid movement relative to the jacket (2) while slidably contacting the read/write head (H) through an opening (2a) revealed by slidable shutter (3) so that the read/write head is wiped by the cleaning disk along path (L) and thus encountering an annular region thereof in varying directions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256148-A (GB)
Title: Golf practice aid
Inventor: REVY FRANCIS ALAN
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 1991-03-28
Abstract: A golf practice aid has a main board 1 which contains four pivoted pegs 3, which will be knocked down if the golf swing is not on line. The main board has a recess which contains an insert 2 with a centrally-located pivoted peg 3 which represents the golf ball and which will be knocked flat into a recess by the golf club. This peg will automatically re-erect after being knocked down. The underside of the main board 1 contains two holes 4 which will allow the insert to be pushed out when required. The underside of the main board 1 also contains four threaded sockets which allow golf shoe spikes to be fitted for anchoring the device to the ground. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245727-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for generating timing signals
Inventor: SLIVERBROOK KIA
IPC: G06F1/04
Filed: 1991-04-05
Abstract: The timing signal generator includes a memory 24 containing a sequence of bit patterns and associated timing interval data. An address counter 30 selects each bit pattern and associated timing interval in turn from the sequence. The bit pattern is loaded into an output latch 40 and the timing interval is loaded into a countdown timer 44. The bit pattern states are provided as a plurality of output signals 43 for a time interval determined by the countdown timer. The final bit pattern in the sequence is encoded with a "frame end" bit which is detected to control the address counter to repeat the selection of bit patterns from the sequence when the end of the sequence is reached. The generator outputs a set of continuous periodic wave forms. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248734-A (GB)
Title: High breaking capacity micro-fuse
Inventor: SHIOZAKI MASAAKI
IPC: H01H85/045
Filed: 1991-07-11
Abstract: A high breaking capacity micro-fuse includes a body (1) having a wall which forms a cavity in the body (1), a pair of conductive terminals (3, 4) provided through the wall, and a fusible element (6) extending between the pair of conductive terminals (3, 4) and connected thereto in the cavity. An insulating member (2) with a hole through which the fusible element (6) extends has a shape by which a space is provided between the inner surface of the wall of the body (1) and the insulating member (2) when the insulating member (2) is disposed in the cavity of the body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247463-A (GB)
Title: Soap compositions
Inventor: BRUECKEL HANS
IPC: C11D9/10
Filed: 1991-07-26
Abstract: Laundry soap with good structure and associated properties contains a total fatty matter content of 55-60%, 2-15% glycerol and at least 0.2% non-soap electrolyte. The glycerol may be retained after saponification.
Patent GB-2262718-A (GB)
Title: Boat hulls
Inventor: D'ALMADA REMEDIOS MICHAEL J
IPC: B63B39/06
Filed: 1991-12-23
Abstract: A boat hull incorporates a pair of trim tabs 8 mounted symmetrically on the underside of the hull so as to extend longitudinally thereof. Each tab is movable between retracted and extended positions. When in the extended position each tab presents a surface which serves to redirect wash or spray flowing laterally over the underside of the hull in a downwards direction thereby generating a lifting force on the hull and reducing wave resistance. The combined use of longitudinally extending trim tabs with conventional stern tabs can give rise to a significant reduction in drag and improved efficiency. The tabs may be formed of several parts and be mounted as by hinges 9 on an edge of each tab so as to be independently movable by hydraulic actuators. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265039-A (GB)
Title: Utility meter incorporating a card reader
Inventor: PAYNE KENNETH
IPC: G06K7/00
Filed: 1992-03-14
Abstract: A utility prepayment meter has a microprocessor, a ROM and a card reader and, on insertion of a card, an optical sensor (20, 22) produces an analogue signal of progressively reducing magnitude as the leading edge of the card cuts through a beam, and this analogue signal is fed to the microprocessor which detects the rate of change of amplitude of the signal and produce a "card inserted" signal only if the rate of change lies within predetermined limits. The "card inserted" signal, when produced, puts data input circuitry (24) into a receptive condition for receiving information from a card reading head (26). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255084-A (GB)
Title: Reservoir cap with sealing member
Inventor: NAKANO TOSHIHIRO
IPC: F16J15/10
Filed: 1992-04-24
Abstract: A reservoir cap 1 has a groove 5b in which a sealing member 6 is disposed. The sealing member 6 is located within the groove 5b by a pair of axially spaced legs 6e, and has outwardly facing sealing portions 6f, and portions 6g which extend towards the axial faces of the groove but are spaced from them by a clearance L. A flexible annular waisted portion is defined by grooves 6b and 6c, this portion allowing axial movement of the portions 6g when the cap is screwed into place. The cap may be used to close a tank in a motor vehicle (10, fig 1), and may have a splash guard 5a. The cap may be of composite construction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255935-A (GB)
Title: Combined access for modula imaging member and paper path in electrostatographic machines.
Inventor: HIROTA SHOJI
IPC: B41J29/00
Filed: 1992-04-30
Abstract: An electrophotographic image forming apparatus 1 includes a frame 2; a detachable image forming unit 10; a paper forwarding unit 43, the forwarding unit having two rollers 44, 45, the first roller 45 being disposed in an obstructing position when attempting to detach the image forming unit 10 from the frame 1; a cover 30 being disposed so as to be opened and closed relative to the body frame and having first ( theta  Fig 2) and second ( theta 1 Fig 3) opening positions, the second position having an opening distance greater than the first; and a coupling unit for coupling the cover with the forwarding unit so that when the cover is opened to the first position, the second roller 44 is distanced from the first 45, for removing jammed paper, and when the moving frame is opened to the second opening position, the first roller 45 is moved to an unobstructing position for detaching the image forming unit. The two rollers and cover are coupled by means of gears (Fig 5), a sliding mechanism Figs 8, 9, 10; or a tensioned cord device (Figs 11, 12 + 13). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268440-A (GB)
Title: Thermal insulative fabric
Inventor: MIDDLETON NIGEL JOHN
IPC: B32B3/30
Filed: 1992-07-03
Abstract: A thermal insulative fabric, which takes advantage of the low thermal conductivity of enclosed air within a chamber, comprises two layers of closed cell elastomer, one of the layers being punctuated to provide air pockets between the layers. Also this fabric provides an increased buoyancy factor, and thus confers advantages with regard to safety and survival in the instance of cold water emersion. The fabric is intended for use in the surface water sport field where buoyancy combined with efficient retention of body heat are essential for comfort and survival. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268825-A (GB)
Title: Harmonica chromatic button remote activator
Inventor: RIGBY MICHAEL ANTHONY
IPC: G10D7/12
Filed: 1992-07-13
Abstract: The chromatic button 11 is operated by a sprung metal strip 8 which is pulled by the core 4 of a Bowden cable 3. The remote end of the core 4 is connected 9 to a flexible drum which can be squeezed by the players arm so as to distort and pull the core through its sleeve (Figure 2). The metal strip thus holds in the chromatic button until the flexible drum is released when the strip springs back to its inoperative position. The cable is held in a support 5 and an outer sleeve stopping means 6 which, together with the strip 8, are fixed on harmonica harness 10. The drum may be held in place on the player by an adjustable strap or chord and is preferably made from or covered with a non-slip material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274640-A (GB)
Title: Sampling device
Inventor: FLOWER ROGER JOSEPH
IPC: E21B25/10
Filed: 1993-02-01
Abstract: A sampling device 10 (Figure 1) for obtaining a sample from the bed of a lake or other aquatic environment comprising an open-ended container 12 for the sample and a flexible blade-like closure member 15 which is movable in the plane of the member to close the lower end of the container once the sample has been gathered. The blade follows an arcuate path in the closed position and can be of rolled stainless steel sheet. A drive includes a remotely released catch or trigger operated after a delay. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269261-A (GB)
Title: Notice board system.
Inventor: KASAHARA KEIJI
IPC: G09F7/18
Filed: 1993-07-28
Abstract: An electrostatic notice board system in which characters can be written on the surface, while attractive forces sufficient to hold objects thereon are maintained, comprises a hard coating material layer (5) formed at the surface of the attraction layer (2) consisting of a layered dielectric substance. The back of the attraction layer (2) is provided with positive and negative electrodes (3) in the form of comb-teeth, so that objects such, as paper sheets are attracted and held by coulomb force on the surface of the hard coating material layer (5). The hard coating material layer (5) is, for example, formed by applying acrylic urethane coating material to the surface of the attraction layer (2) and hardening the material with ultraviolet irradiation. The hard coating material layer (5) has a volume resistivity of 10<10> ??? cm or more and thickness of 50 g or less. The system may also include an adhesive, insulating layer (4) disposed on the face of electrodes (3) and remote from attracting layer (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271124-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for plasma processing of material
Inventor: SHAMSHURIN VYACHESLAV GENNADIE
IPC: C23C4/12
Filed: 1990-12-26
Abstract: The invention relates to plasma control. A method for plasma processing of a material consists in providing for a system of more than two meeting plasma jets (23) forming a mixing zone (24), feeding the material to be processed into the mixing zone (24), passing direct electric currents through the sections of the plasma jets (23) up to the mixing zone (24) and applying a magnetic field to the current-conducting sections of each plasma jet (23). A device for plasma processing of a material comprises a charge conduit (1), electric arc plasma jet generators, each consisting of electrode units (6) for generation of plasma jets (23), whose axes (11) are oriented at an acute angle * small Greek gamma * to the axis (2) of the charge conduit (1) and which are connected to a direct current source (21), and a magnetic system consisting of an open magnetic circuit with the poles (26) located in the mixing zone (24) of the plasma jets (23).