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Patent GB-2276653-A (GB)
Title: Kissing gate
Inventor: JONES HEFIN
IPC: E06B11/02
Filed: 1994-02-28
Abstract: A kissing gate (10) is provided in boundary fence (12). The kissing gate (10) comprises back panel (14), two side panels (16) and a hingedly mounted gate member (20). The gate member (20) is hinged on a gate post (22) and is provided with a buffer (24) which is hingedly mounted on the gate (20) by means of a tamper proof fixing (26). A buffer (24) is movable between two positions either preventing the gate from moving beyond the edges of a side panel (16) or allowing the gate (20) to move beyond the edges of the panel (16). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276384-A (GB)
Title: Fibrinogen receptor antagonists
Inventor: CLAREMON DAVID ALAN
IPC: A61K31/40
Filed: 1994-03-17
Abstract: Compounds of the   <IMAGE> wherein symbols are defined as in the specification, are useful for inhibiting the binding of fibrinogen to blood platelets and for inhibiting the aggregation of blood platelets.
Patent GB-2277244-A (GB)
Title: Flour blend for high ratio cake mixtures
Inventor: GRAVELAND ARIS
IPC: A23L29/212
Filed: 1994-03-31
Abstract: The invention is concerned with a blend of flour (1) and starch (2) comprising      60-80 wt.% of (1) and 40-20 wt.% of (2> wherein (1) contains more than 12.5wt.% of protein and (2) contains less than 4 wt.% of protein, (2) being obtained from flour with a peak in its G'-T diagram at a temperature T1 that is at least 4% lower than the temperature T2 in the G'-T diagram of a reference flour.
Patent GB-2280670-A (GB)
Title: Water-resistant ceramic articles
Inventor: DRANSFIELD GRAHAM PAUL
IPC: F02F1/08
Filed: 1994-07-18
Abstract: A ceramic article, at least the surface of which is formed from a zirconia ceramic, is used in an environment where contact with water above 60 DEG C occurs. The zirconia ceramic is formed by mixing a first particulate zirconia composite and a second particulate zirconia composite, the first composite containing 1 to 4 molar per cent yttria, the second composite containing 4 to 20 molar per cent yttria and the yttria content of the two composites differing by at least 2 molar per cent, shaping said mature to produce a ceramic green body and sintering said green body at a temperature of at least 1200 DEG C. The articles mentioned include components of internal combustion engines eg. valve guides, valves and valve seats. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281146-A (GB)
Title: Maintaining tape tension during mode changes
Inventor: HOSOKAWA KOUICHI
IPC: G11B15/665
Filed: 1994-08-08
Abstract: A magnetic recording/reproducing apparatus includes a pulling unit 41 for pulling a gear idler 20, which switches drive to one of the rotation reels, combined with a winding unit 42 for taking-up a loose magnetic tape by rotating the rotation reel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293913-A (GB)
Title: Multiple compact disc playing mechanism with moving pick-up
Inventor: LEUNG WILSON WAI SING
IPC: G11B17/24
Filed: 1994-10-07
Abstract: A compact disc playing mechanism 10 which comprises a body 11 with respect to which at least first and second horizontal positions are provided for placing therein compact discs, a pick-up mechanism 13 for playing the compact discs, and a unitary moving mechanism 14 adapted to move the pick-up mechanism 13 from the first to the second position and to, at each of the said positions, move the pick-up mechanism 13 upwards for operation and downwards for transit. The pick-up mechanism 13 has an engagement part 20. A track, which is defined by a rotatable drum 21, is provided along which the engagement part 20 slidably engages such that relative movement between the engagement part 20 and the track causes the said upward and downward movement of the pick-up mechanism 13. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282948-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic seed drill
Inventor: SCHICKINGER HARALD
IPC: A01C7/08
Filed: 1994-10-21
Abstract: A seed drill has a hopper-shaped seed container 1, which has a rigid cover 2 and a central bottom outlet 5 with a dosing member, as well as drilling blades 10 on a trailing drilling rail and a pneumatic feed mechanism 4. The latter has a transfer chamber with an injector connected to the container bottom outlet, a central riser connected thereto having at its upper end a distributor head 7 and rearwardly leading drilling tubes 8 connected to the latter and to each of which is connected a drilling blade 10. For disconnecting individual drilling tubes the distributor head is located above the cover and the drilling tubes outside the container and at least one drilling tube has a deflector (20, figures 3 or 4) in housing 12, which cooperates in such a way with an opening (15, figures 3 or 4) in the cover 2 that the seed can be supplied, as desired, to the drilling blade via tube 8 or through the opening back into the container. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286059-A (GB)
Title: Active matrix display
Inventor: LIAO YORK
IPC: G02F1/1362
Filed: 1994-11-04
Abstract: A display is based on a linear electro-optic effect in liquid crystals in which the pixels require a non zero voltage for both the on and off states. The display is of the active matrix type having a layer g of crystalline silicon and thus a operates in a reflective mode. It is suggested that the liquid crystal may be replaced by other electro optic materials. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295663-A (GB)
Title: Clamping mechanism for an adjustable steering column
Inventor: BOBBITT JOHN THOMAS
IPC: B62D1/184
Filed: 1994-12-01
Abstract: Clamping members (6) are drawn by a spring (9) against sides of a steering column mounting bracket (4) which flexes to clamp a steering column supporting adjustment bracket (3). The clamping members (6) are located at opposite pivot points of a parallelogram linkage (5) which has intermediate pivot points coupled to a Bowden cable (11) with sheath (10). Operating the Bowden cable to draw arms (7) of the linkage together against the bias of the spring (9) causes the clamping members (6) to be unclamped to allow adjustment of the steering column. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285137-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for measuring rotary movement of a shaft
Inventor: FREUND MICHAEL N
IPC: G01P3/487
Filed: 1994-12-19
Abstract: In a method and apparatus for measuring the rotary movement of an object on a shaft, a magnetic pattern is radially applied to a magnetic disk 4 which is connected or connectable to the shaft e.g. by a clutch 3. The disc is inductively scanned by at least one magnetic read/write head 5 so that in the magnetic head voltage pulses are generated which are associated with the pattern on the disc and used for determining the rotary movement and the angular position of the shaft. To realize a measuring arrangement featuring a selectable measuring resolution, the head(s) 5 is/are used as write head(s) and at least one magnetic pattern is radially applied with a selectable recording density to the disk 4, said pattern being then inductively scanned at a constant rotational speed of the read/write head(s) 5 with the disk held at rest. For this purpose the heads are driven by a motor 9 the shaft of which has an optical encoder 8 to measure the speed of the head(s). The induced voltage pulses at the set speed are stored in electronic means (14, Fig. 2). Further inductive scanning during rotation of the magnetic disk 4 and at the read/write head speed previously used permits the rotational speed of the shaft 2 and the angle of rotation to be determined by the electronic means from the superposition of the pulses induced in the head(s) 5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285208-A (GB)
Title: Elastomeric ears on or for a disposable absorbent article
Inventor: KUEPPER REBECA JEAN
IPC: A61F5/44
Filed: 1994-12-23
Abstract: Each elastomeric ear (24) is formed from an elastomeric material which defines a proximal edge (34) attached/attachable to a diaper 10, a distal edge (36), a first connecting edge (38) and a second connecting edge (40). The second connecting edge is non-parallel to the first connecting edge, and the proximal edge is longer than the distal edge. Fastener means (30) is joined to the elastomeric ear for cooperation with complementary fastener means (32) on the diaper. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-946692-A (GB)
IPC: D04B11/32
Abstract: 946,692. Knitting-machines. S. A. MONK (SUTTON IN ASHFIELD) Ltd. April 3, 1962 [Jan. 4, 1961], No. 289/61. Addition to 874, 991. Heading D1C. The welt turning mechanism of the parent Specification is modified so that when the slides are advanced to a predetermined position in front of the knitting needles further movement of the spring link 9 causes the slides turn about front rollers 3 to move the welt instruments into a substantially vertical position for the transfer of loops held by the instruments to the needles. The spring links are provided with catches 14 which lock the link parts rigidly together during this further movement; during the prior movements a fixed cam 15 holds the catches 14 inoperative. The Specification also describes means for inserting a welt rod in the welt, the means comprising arms 18 having slots 19 receiving the ends of a welt rod 17. Each arm is pivoted intermediate its end to one arm of a bell crank 22 pivoted on a shaft 23, the other end of arm 18 being connected by a spring link 30 to a spring actuates lever 35 (see Fig. 5) held in its normal position by a strut 36. The strut is removed from below the lever at the appropriate time by solenoid operated means to release the lever and turn the welt rod arms to apply tension to the work through the spring links. The lever is subsequently raised by a cam engaged by a follower positioned by a further solenoid and the strut returned by a spring. The welt rod is retained in the arms 18 by spring catches until removed therefrom by welt bar hooks on take up straps which may be roller driven endless straps or straps connected to weights. Take off rollers may be provided or the work taken off by an endless band or bands or rubber and provided with work gripping serrations.
Patent GB-2297711-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for manufacturing sealing closure and insert
Inventor: DAVIS RONALD
IPC: B65D41/04
Filed: 1995-02-08
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a sealing closure which comprises a cap and a sealing insert comprises moulding one of the cap and insert in an injection moulding machine which incorporates a core (2) which is movable, relative to a cavity tool 1, to vary the configuration of the mould cavity. After the one component has been moulded the core (2) is moved to change the configuration of the mould cavity to a shape suitable for moulding the other of the cap and sealing insert, and material is injected into the new cavity to mould the other of the cap and insert. By appropriate design the insert may be moulded first (Figure 2) or the cap may be moulded first (Figure 4).
Patent GB-2306734-A (GB)
Title: Nappy alarm
Inventor: KIMSEY PAUL
IPC: A61F13/42
Filed: 1995-10-26
Abstract: A nappy alarm for insertion into a baby's nappy. In one embodiment the alarm takes the form of a small sterilizable pad incorporating a moisture sensor and a battery-operated audible alarm which is placed in a pocket in a baby's nappy. In another embodiment the moisture sensor is releasably connected by wires to a housing attached to the baby's clothing. The housing may contain an audible and/or visual alarm.
Patent GB-2295876-A (GB)
Title: Process for the acquisition of an internal log of a parameter throughout a pipeline
Inventor: LIMA PAULO CESAR RIBEIRO
IPC: F16L55/28
Filed: 1995-11-28
Abstract: The process comprises traversing the pipeline with a pig 30 having housed in its interior a sensor 31 for continuously sensing and recording e.g. the pressure log throughout the whole extent of the pipeline or the temperature on the pipeline. The body 36 of the pig 30 is essentially made up of spongy polymeric or elastomeric material of specific gravity less than 40 kg per cubic meter, thus allowing the passage of the pig 30 past any reduction in diameter of pipeline, and thus rendering possible the employment of the measurement of pressure gradient by means of pigs in the monitoring of clogs which hinder the flow of fluids in long pipelines which are of considerable extent and/or are located in sites of difficult access or even in highly deformed pipelines. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297858-A (GB)
Title: Metal body discriminating apparatus
Inventor: TOKUMURA MASAKAZU
IPC: G07D5/08
Filed: 1993-07-12
Abstract: An apparatus for discriminating coins comprises, at least one coil 45,50 forming part of an oscillating circuit, means for directing a coin 41 to be discriminated past or through the coil(s) to cause changes in the amplitude and frequency of an associated AC signal, discriminating means for detecting changes in the amplitude and frequency of the AC signal to generate feature data specific to the coin and determining the denomination of the coin on the basis of the feature data, the discriminating means comprising means for storing ratios of standard data derived from at least one acceptable coin to the amplitude of the AC signal generated at a given reference time point with no coin in the apparatus, such ratios constituting gauge data, and compensation control means for obtaining discrimination reference data by calculating the product of the amplitude of the AC signal generated during the coin discriminating operation before the coin is detected by the coil(s) and the gauge data, and comparing the feature data with the discrimination reference data to determine a denomination whose discrimination reference data exhibits the highest consistency with the feature data.
Patent GB-2304174-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum valve connections
Inventor: FREI HUGO
IPC: F16L19/065
Filed: 1996-05-13
Abstract: A vacuum valve has a body 1 having connection points in the form of bosses (3 fig 1). Each of these bosses is adapted for connection to one of three different types of fitting ie a socket at 19 utilising a sealing ring 13, a flange 12 using the ring 13, and a pipe compression fitting 15-18.
Patent GB-2302145-A (GB)
Title: Torque transmission arrangement having a lockup clutch and a torque converter with a conversion of greater than 2.5
Inventor: OTTO DIETER
IPC: F16H61/00
Filed: 1993-08-21
Abstract: A lockup friction clutch 12 is arranged parallel to a torque converter 11 and is operable by fluid pressure medium. The clutch has, on the one hand, a pressure chamber 24 between a turbine wheel 18 of the converter and an annular piston 74 operably connected to a friction plate 78 and has, on the other hand, a pressure chamber 25 arranged between the annular piston 74 and a converter cover 70. These chambers are designed such that a differential pressure present between them determines the torque transmittable by the friction clutch. The arrangement includes a measured value registering system, a central computer unit and a hydraulic system which transmits, in cooperation with the computer unit, an intended change to the differential pressure between the two pressure chambers 24, 25 and thus the torque transmissible by the friction clutch. The clutch is controlled in all drive gears and the torque converter features a torque conversion > 2.5.
Patent GB-2311753-A (GB)
Title: A packaging material web for a self-supporting packaging container wall
Inventor: LENNARTSSON MATTIAS
IPC: B65D65/38
Filed: 1997-03-20
Abstract: A packaging material web (11) for a self-supporting packaging container wall (1) includes a number of continuous wall panels (2, 3) manufactured from flexible material layers which are interconnected with one another by means of a pattern of seals. Between the seals, there are formed cells which are inflatable with a view to imparting to the material the requisite rigidity. The seals (8) defining the cells are given asymmetric form, with one narrow and one broad end. The narrow end of the seals is turned to face towards the sealing joint (10) and the interjacent cells will hereby have ends of varying size, which corrects the shrinkage of the material such that the effect of the sealing joint (10) is reduced and the packaging container obtains the desired, symmetric form.
Patent GB-2325029-A (GB)
Title: Tilting pad thrust bearing
Inventor: NEW NIGEL HENRY
IPC: F16C27/08
Filed: 1997-05-07
Abstract: A tilting pad thrust bearing comprises a circular array of pads 35 1 35 2  ... having tilt pivots 38 1 , 38 2 ... and supported spaced from a carrier surface 33 by supporting spring means 40 in the form of a stack of at least two annular, axially deflectable spring members 41, 42. Each spring member 41 and 42 is spaced from an adjacent surface, the carrier surface 33 and spring member 41 respectively, by an array of deflection pivots 41 1 , 41 2 ... 42 1 , 42 2 ... disposed one pivot each between the tilt pivots of adjacent pads and acting as a fulcrum for spring deflection. The spring deflection pivots are in line axially so that upon axial loading of the bearing pads the spring 42 closest to the pads deflects at a first rate to contact the next spring 41 and the spring combination deflects at a second rate, at least until it contacts the carrier surface 33. Any number of springs may be stacked to give appropriate overall progressive deflection characteristics.
Patent GB-2329278-A (GB)
Title: Heat-resistant co-axial cable
Inventor: MABBOTT NEIL RICHARD JOHN
IPC: H01B7/295
Filed: 1997-07-14
Abstract: A co-axial cable has a conducting core (10) and surrounding layer or layers of insulation (12). A layer of material (11) is provided between the core (10) and the insulating layer (11) which prevents distortion at high temperature due to thermal expansion. The layer (11) prevents distortion either by melting to form a lubricating layer, or by acting as a physical barrier to distortion. The layer may be made of polyethylene, polypropylene or polybutene or may be glass fibre tape with mica platelets. A screening layer 14, preferably copper braid, is arranged around the insulation.
Patent GB-2317271-A (GB)
Title: Multiple or broad band antenna element arrangement for a portable radio
Inventor: SAITOH TETSUYA
IPC: H01Q5/55
Filed: 1997-08-29
Abstract: An antenna arrangement comprises an emitting element 1 with a switch 5 arranged such that it can provide a short circuit across part of the said element. The antenna arrangement further includes circuitry to control 7 and drive 8 the switch 5 via external signals applied to the control circuitry 7. The arrangement allows the antenna to communicate in two separate frequency bands or one broadband frequency. The emitting element 1 may be helical, screw shaped or of a co-planar meander type possibly including a straight portion. The short circuit may be formed between the antenna feed and another point on the antenna and the switch 5 may be a semiconductor switch arrangement.
Patent GB-2329948-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic shaft for centering a tube
Inventor: MARIN GIANCARIO
IPC: B21C47/30
Filed: 1997-10-01
Abstract: In a pneumatic shaft for centering a tube 10 a cylinder 2 is provided with a plurality of first cavities (3, Fig 2), each having a moveable sector 4 and means (5) for moving the sector radially with respect to the cylinder 2, a number of second cavities (6) also being disposed in the cylinder each second cavity having a radially movable member 7. A driving rod 14 is disposed along the cylinder, the driving rod 14 having means (12, 9, 17) for indirectly applying pneumatic force to the radially movable members 7.
Patent GB-2317486-A (GB)
Title: Intrusion sensing systems
Inventor: DANDO DAVID JOHN
IPC: G08B13/24
Filed: 1996-06-24
Abstract: Vertical surface protection in a security installation is achieved by detecting disturbances in a microwave beam sent from a transmitter (30) to a receiver (31). The transmitter and receiver have associated beam aerials of extended horizontal aperture of not less than 0.50 metres (20 inches) to mitigate the effects of surface reflection from metal scaffold, plastic sheeting or netting, wooden boarding and brick or stone facing. The aerials are preferably slotted waveguide arrays and the advantages of using circular polarization are shown. Circularly-polarized slotted waveguide arrays are disclosed having a centre feed to minimize frequency dependent beam-spreading. The sensor may be used with an intruder detector (64) (to protect buildings in scafford) utilising triple technology exterior detection incorporating: microwave Doppler shift; at least one and preferably two passive infra-red devices linked together through timers and lens with horizontal curtains pattern; and anti-sabotage reflected active infra-red. The system can combine the aforementioned technologies into a new device and in this format mounted on scaffold overcomes the individual limitations of each of the prior art technologies when use in unison in an external scaffold environment.
Patent GB-2328871-A (GB)
Title: Compositions for inhibiting platelet aggregation
Inventor: ASGHARNEJAD MANDANA
IPC: A61K31/4465
Filed: 1998-08-28
Abstract: An oral pharmaceutical composition is prepared from (3(R)-[2-(piperidin-4-yl)ethyl]-2-piperidone-1] acetyl-3(R)-methyl-#-alanine, or a suitable salt thereof, and a polymeric binder and an excipient. The binder is preferably pre-gelatinized starch, but may also be a natural or synthetic gum (e.g. acacia). The composition may contain between 1-50%, but more preferably 20-30%, of the active agent, [3(R)-[2-(piperidin-4-yl) ethyl]-2-piperidone-llacetyl-3(R)-methyl-#-alanine, and between 5-99% of the binder, but more preferably 25-50%. The remaining portion of the composition (20-55%) may be any of a variety of excipients such as lactose, microcrystalline cellulose etc. A method is described for forming tablets from lubricated granules prepared using the pharmaceutical composition and the composition is used in a medicament suitable for the inhibition of fibrinogen binding to the platelet membrane glycoprotein complex IIb/IIIa receptor thus preventing thrombosis, thromboembolism, reocclusion and myocardial infarction.
Patent GB-2340672-A (GB)
Title: Mains electric wall switch and socket assembly
Inventor: GILL KENNETH
IPC: H02G3/16
Filed: 1998-09-11
Abstract: A 'plug and socket' system for mains electric wall switches and sockets employs a pattress assembly 2 which receives the mains or switching cable and which is attached to the pattress 1. Wiring of the switch or outlet is not hindered or obstructed by having to work around the switch or socket and can therefore be carried out with greater speed and efficiency. The rear side of the switch or socket replaces connection terminals with an appropriate number of conductive protrusions which connect with conductive contacts provided on pattress assembly 2 in order to provide power to the socket or switch. In this way the wall switch or socket can be removed and replaced without need for direct wiring. Connection between the assembly 2 and the switch or socket may be broken when mounting screws for the switch or socket are unscrewed.
Patent GB-2346532-A (GB)
Title: Surface drainage construction
Inventor: LODGE RAYMOND
IPC: E01C13/02
Filed: 1999-01-27
Abstract: A surface drainage construction (10 figure 1) including a base layer 16 and a drainage system (12 figure 1) wherein the drainage system (12) comprises one or more conduits 111, (11 figure 3) embedded in the base layer 16. There is an opening 114, (14) connecting the interior of the conduit 111, (11) to the upper surface (18 figure 3) of the base layer 16 and a surface layer (25 figure 3) which is disposed above the base layer 16. Water can drain from the surface layer (25) into the drainage system (12). The conduit 111, (11) comprises an enclosed volume V from which extends a neck N towards the opening. A permable member 19 within the neck N allows water to pass into the conduit volume V. A formation F may be included to retain the permeable member 19. Water may be forced into the conduit V to backwash the permeable member 19 and surface layer (25).