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Patent GB-2213386-A (GB)
Title: Thempeutic stockings
Inventor: HASTY JAMES HICKS
IPC: A61F13/08
Filed: 1989-03-16
Abstract: Appropriate compression profiles for stockings to manage venous disorders in the lower extremities of ambulatory individuals are defined, the pressure in the region of the calf being 40-65% of that at the ankle, and that in the region of the mid-thigh being about 15-45% of that at the ankle, the pressure at the mid-thigh being lower than that at the calf. Three profiles are described for the treatment of three categories of venous disease: mild venous disease, superficial venous insufficiency, and deep venous insufficiency. The highest pressures are used to manage the most severe disorder. The stockings use large pressure gradients to provide support for microscopic haemodynamics and valvular function at each region of the leg without producing venous congestion. The large gradients also ensure the maintenance of graduated pressure for the general population with an acceptable number of stocking sizes. Reduced toot pressures are also utilised to enhance patient compliance and at the same time avoid a torniquet effect. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233483-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for constructing a chart, eg of biorhythms
Inventor: GOTZL PETER DONALD
IPC: G06C3/00
Filed: 1989-06-29
Abstract: The apparatus comprises: a calender indicator sheet bearing a representation of days within a given time period; a plurality of parameter indicators each bearing a representation of the cyclic variation of a respective parameter (e.g. physical, emotional and intellectual biorhythm curves (8, 10, 12)), on a transparent sheet; and securing means (1) for releasably securing the calender indicator and the parameter indicators together superimposed on each other so as to provide a display of each parameter relative to the days shown on the calender indicator sheet. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221185-A (GB)
Title: A mould for moulding a skin covered foamed plastics article
Inventor: YANAGISHITA NORIO
IPC: B29K105/04
Filed: 1989-07-25
Abstract: The mold includes an upper mold (13) to be closed over the lower mold (21, 17, 16), having a projecting portion (36a, 36b) with a bottom surface which is to be a part of the upper molding surface; and a middle mold (14) to be placed between the upper mold and the lower mold, having an open ended aperture (34) into which the projecting portion of the upper mold is to be engaged when assembled. The middle mould (14) is lighter in weight, resulting in the mould being easier to assemble and avoiding the development of undesirable spacing between the mould parts, compared to the prior art, in which the upper mould projection rests within a closed ended aperture of the middle mould. The skin cover (26) is clamped between an upper portion (16) of the lower mould, and a rib (24) projecting upwardly from the middle mould (14). …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2222030-A (GB)
Title: Laminations for electromagnetic cores
Inventor: MARRIOTT GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: H01F7/06
Filed: 1989-07-25
Abstract: Packs of laminations are assembled to make a core of an electromagnetic device such as a transformer or shaded pole motor. First and second packs of complementary laminations (12, 14) fit relatively freely together and have interfitting portions e.g. dovetail formations (16) and projections (18). Preferably adjacent laminations of each pack are attached. The first and second packs of laminations (12, 14) are held positively together in mechanical contact e.g. in a jig. The portions (16, 18) on one or both the laminations are then deformed to engage the portions of the other lamination to clamp the first and second packs together. The packs of laminations may clip together. Deformation may be resilient or permanent. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237170-A (GB)
Title: Ground water retention units
Inventor: HEAL PETER ROLIN
IPC: A01G25/00
Filed: 1989-10-27
Abstract: The units retain water in whatever position they lay and lock onto adjacent units by means of tentacles. The unit is composed of six chambers interlocking into a double cross, outward ends open, inward ends pyramid shape. Twelve webs divide the double cross equally forming further water traps. Tentacles are affixed centrally on the outer edges of the webs. Water is retained by collecting in the chambers, webs and tentacles. The units can form stratas below the soil several inches thick or used mixed with soil several feet down for deeper rooted plants, tentacles secure them to each other and will prevent slippage on steep slopes.
Patent GB-2239824-A (GB)
Title: Screening machine for rock
Inventor: FLETCHER GORDON
IPC: B07B1/50
Filed: 1990-01-13
Abstract: A screening machine comprising a skeletal cylindrical structure mounted with its longitudinal axis inclined to the horizontal and for rotation about same, the structure having a plurality of axially adjacent sections (a,b,c) generally of squirrel-cage construction having a plurality of circumferentially spaced axially extending bars (19), the spacing between the bars increasing from section to section from the upper to lower end of the structure. The electrical structure comprises beams (14) and hoops (15) defining openings which removably receive units (16) each of which comprises arcuate endplates (17, 18) between which the bars (19) are freely rotatably journalled. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242736-A (GB)
Title: Flicker effect device for solid fuel effect fire
Inventor: WELLS DONALD B
IPC: F24C7/00
Filed: 1990-03-30
Abstract: A flicker-effect device suitable for incorporation in a solid fuel effect fire includes a light source 25 and a cover 10 simulating the solid fuel and including one or more regions which are translucent, the device comprising at least one fire resistant flexible strip member 15 suspended within the cover whereby, in use, air is caused to flow below the cover and displace each strip member 16 to interrupt passage of light emitted from the source 25 and produce a flame flicker effect. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247025-A (GB)
Title: Enzymatic dishwashing and rinsing composition
Inventor: DIJK WIETSE VAN
IPC: C11D3/386
Filed: 1990-08-13
Abstract: An enzymatic dishwashing or rinsing composition comprises phospholipase A1 and/or A2. In combination with proteolytic enzymes the composition is effective in removing egg yolk soil and consequently reducing spotting on glassware.
Patent GB-2236943-A (GB)
Title: Shower curtain support arrangement
Inventor: DUSAR HEINZ
IPC: A47K3/28
Filed: 1990-09-04
Abstract: A shower curtain support arrangement for separating a water receptacle (11) such as a shower curtain or a bath tub serving as a shower basin from its surroundings, the shower curtain being supported and guided on an upper rail (14) above the receptacle (11), one longitudinal edge of the curtain (10) being connected to a wall-connecting profile (13) which is to be secured to a wall (12) and the other longitudinal edge of the curtain (10) being connected to a grip strip (15) which is guided both in the upper rail (14) and also by means of a magnetic guide (30, 31) on the rim (29) of the receptacle (11), the grip strip (15) having connection elements (20) for the purposes of connection to a grip strip (15) of an adjacent curtain (10) or to an assigned wall-connecting profile (13). Improved sealing of the receptacle with respect to the rest of the room and also a comparatively taut curtain guidance can be achieved. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239553-A (GB)
Title: Piezoelectric valve control device
Inventor: WATANABE YOSHIYUKI
IPC: H01L41/083
Filed: 1990-11-14
Abstract: A gas flow rate control valve has a valve space (12) with an open end, and inflow passage (13) and outflow passage (14) each having one end communicating with the valve space and the other end open. A valve seat (15) at the end of the inflow passage or outflow passage communicates with the valve space (12). A diaphragm (17) can tightly close the open end of the valve space (12), and a stacked displacement device (21) made of material exhibiting a maximum value of piezoelectric distortion constant at a temperature of 100 DEG C or above exerts pressure on the diaphragm by its deformation to change the position of the diaphragm, thereby controlling the gap between the valve seat and the diaphragm. The valve may be part of a closed loop flow controller. The piezoelectric material comprises PbO, SrCO3, TiO2, ZrO2 and Sb2O3. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250800-A (GB)
Title: Brake piston
Inventor: MURDEN DEAN GARY
IPC: F16J1/00
Filed: 1990-12-13
Abstract: At least the crown portion of a brake piston having crown and skirt portions is made from an engineering ceramic material which has a thermal conductivity lower than steel. The brake piston is preferably made by a process which includes as the first step moulding the piston from a composition comprising a sinterable or potentially sinterable powder in an organic vehicle.
Patent GB-2254002-A (GB)
Title: Retrievable pessary with net retaining means
Inventor: MACDONALD ISHBEL ANN
IPC: A61F6/08
Filed: 1991-01-16
Abstract: A retrievable pessary for intravaginal or intrarectal use comprises a solid body (6) comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient; a perforate not pouch (2) which encloses the body; and a withdrawal cord (8,10) attached to the pouch to enable the pessary to be withdrawn after use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244769-A (GB)
Title: Brake pressure control arrangement.
Inventor: BURGDORF JOCHEN
IPC: B60T8/46
Filed: 1991-04-04
Abstract: A brake pressure control arrangement for automotive vehicles with anti-locking control and/or traction slip control comprises an inlet control device (4, 78) and an outlet valve (21) associated with a wheel cylinder (13), a pump (6) for generating a hydraulic pressure, and an electronic controller. The inlet control device comprises a piston-cylinder assembly with chambers (4, 8) respectively connected to the master cylinder and pump and to the wheel cylinder, the piston (7) forcing, upon commencement of the decleration process, a filling volume (14) into the wheel cylinder (13), followed by a throttled rise in pressure. The throttling effect is caused by a throttle (16) between the chambers (4, 8). In an alternative arrangement a control edge of the piston may cooperate with the outlet port (19) of the cylinder to vary the flow. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245641-A (GB)
Title: Window fastening device
Inventor: BURNLEY PHILIP JAMES
IPC: E05B63/00
Filed: 1991-06-19
Abstract: A secondary locking arrangement for a plastics material framed window having a primary espagnolette-type locking arrangement 16 of posts 18 mounted on a slider engaging with corresponding channels is provided which comprises an additional detent 24 operable by the same means 14 which operates the primary lock whereby to engage in a corresponding slot in the frame. The degree of engagement of the detent within the slot is greater than that of the posts within the channels of the primary locking system. This ensures that the secondary detent is not capable of being removed from its corresponding slot by a degree of flexion of the frame which would "spring" the posts from their respective channels. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248693-A (GB)
Title: Eddy current probe
Inventor: CECCO VALENTINO SANTE
IPC: G01N27/90
Filed: 1991-07-01
Abstract: An eddy current probe for insertion into a tube to detect anomalies in the tube wall comprises at least two measuring assemblies each comprising magnetization means 2, 4, 8, 10 and a measuring coil 14, 16. The assemblies are offset in different radial directions from the axis 12 so that they exert optimum magnetizing effect on, and have greater sensitivity towards, respective different circumferential portions of the tube under inspection. Thus localized defects can be distinguished from anomalies extending completely around the tube circumference, since the latter are detected equally well by all assemblies. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247175-A (GB)
Title: Respiratory protective apparatus
Inventor: RICHARDS JOHN BRYAN
IPC: A62B17/04
Filed: 1991-08-08
Abstract: Respiratory protective apparatus comprises a head-enveloping flexible hood 1, having a neck seal 3, which comprises an elasticated band 6 and drawstring 5 or a septum (24; Fig 4) of highly elastic material, at a lower open end of the hood to engage the neck of an adult wearer or round an infant's waist. A filter 7, which may be an NBC filter, and a fan 8 are mounted to a wall of the hood with the filter located outside the hood (1, 21) and the fan inside the hood and in direct communication with the filter through an aperture 14 in the wall of the flexible hood. A source of power 10 for the fan is supported on the hood either in a pocket 9 formed in the outer wall surface of the hood, or in a housing 30(Fig. 4) located on the mounting for the filter in a position between the filter and the aperture in the hood. Ear surrounds may be provided to baffle the noise of the fan. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249748-A (GB)
Title: Automatic soldering method and apparatus
Inventor: YOKOTA SENICHI
IPC: H05K3/34
Filed: 1991-10-31
Abstract: An automatic soldering method and apparatus therefore includes the steps of: transporting in one direction a printed circuit board 8 having a plurality of electronic elements mounted thereon in a manner so as progressively to lift up a face of the printed circuit board to be soldered with respect to a nozzle emitting molten solder; temporarily storing the molten solder emitted from the nozzle in a tank 5 provided adjacent to the side of the nozzle extending in the printed circuit board transporting direction; preliminarily soldering the face of the printed circuit board with molten solder emitted from the nozzle; and continuously soldering the face of the printed circuit board with molten solder temporarily stored in the tank as the board passes over it. A stirrer 13 may be arranged to generate small wavelets along the length of the soldering wave. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254920-A (GB)
Title: Measurement of airborne fibres
Inventor: LECK MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: G01N15/00
Filed: 1992-04-16
Abstract: Apparatus for measuring the quantity of fibres present in a gaseous fluid includes a pair of sloping shield electrodes (21) to shield charged fibres from the influence of a precipitating field other than in the region adjacent an optical detector (26).
Patent GB-2269318-A (GB)
Title: Preventative treatment for AIDS
Inventor: HABESHAW JOHN ANTHONY
IPC: A61K35/14
Filed: 1992-07-14
Abstract: Preparations for use in a method for preventing AIDS comprise a sub-graft-versus-host-disease-inducing amount of foreign immune-competent cells sufficient to cause a minor graft versus host disease-like reaction which will rapidly be overcome by the patient
Patent GB-2268716-A (GB)
Title: Tricycle driving mechanism.
Inventor: CHEN TING-HSING
IPC: B62M3/00
Filed: 1992-07-15
Abstract: The mechanism includes a cylindrical shell 1 having a recess 11 to accommodate a crank case 22. The crank case is composed of an upper and a lower half cases, each having a trough 221 and two strips 222 adapted to rest a flat plate 211 of the crank shaft 21 thereon. When the crank shaft is rotated, the flat plate 211 links the crank case and shell for simultaneous rotation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262657-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor memory device and amanufacturing method therfor
Inventor: LEE TAE-WOO
IPC: H01L21/822
Filed: 1992-12-17
Abstract: A semiconductor memory device comprising a plurality of memory cells each having a single transistor and a single capacitor on a semiconductor substrate (100). The capacitor has a storage electrode (15') with an externally communicated box-type tunnel therein, one portion of the storage electrode being connected to the source region (7) of the transistor. This device has a raised storage capacity due to the increase in the effective area of the capacitor, and an excellent planarizing effect. A method for manufacturing the semiconductor memory device is also provided. The walls of the storage electrode (15') are of polycrystalline silicon, which may be doped, and a further layer 27 of this material is deposited over a dielectric layer 25 and within the electrode tunnel. The etch rates of the material forming the top and bottom of the box-shape electrode may be adjusted by means of the doping levels of the respective layers deposited. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265537-A (GB)
Title: Producing extended refrigerated shelf life food without high temperature heating
Inventor: REZNIK DAVID
IPC: A23L3/005
Filed: 1993-03-12
Abstract: A method of pasteurizing liquid egg so as to provide an extended refrigerated shelf life comprises electroheating the egg using alternating current, cooling electroheating cell may comprise electrodes 20, 50 the egg and packaging and storing the egg. The defining an annular space for the flow of liquid egg. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265619-A (GB)
Title: High-gloss ceramic frits
Inventor: THOMETZEK PETER
IPC: C03C8/04
Filed: 1993-03-16
Abstract: Lead-free ceramic frits for producing glazes with intrinsic opacity, and methods of coating ceramic substrates with the ceramic frits, wherein the ceramic frits have the following composition:   SiO2                      48      -     60   wt.% B2O3              3 -      8   wt.% Al203             4      -      8   wt.% Na2O 0.2    -      2.0 wt.% K2O                        4      -      8 wt.% MgO                                 0      -      2   wt.% CaO 7.5    -     13   wt.% BaO                                 0      - 5   wt.% ZnO                                 7      -     12   wt.% ZrO2                       0.3    -      2.5 wt.% TiO2 3.5    -      5.5 wt.% P2O5              0      -      3   wt.% and Na2O+K2O          4.5    -      8.5 wt.%
Patent GB-2265488-A (GB)
Title: A game for generating patterns
Inventor: PERRINS ALICIA VALERIE NANCY
IPC: G09B11/04
Filed: 1993-03-18
Abstract: A game or craft kit for generating patterns comprises a base 100 including at least one mounting means 20 and a number of reference indicators, and; at least one stencil 30 of predetermined size and shape which is adapted to be rotatably mounted on the mounting means whereby the stencil can be selectively and successively aligned with at least some of the reference indicators, and at each stage of alignment an outline of the stencil can be traced so as to generate a pattern. In an alternative embodiment of the invention a sheet of paper, or other material on which the pattern is to be traced, is mounted on the mounting means between the base and the stencil. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285313-A (GB)
Title: Superconductive magnet system comprising low and/or high temperature superconductors
Inventor: AKGUEN ALI
IPC: G01R33/3873
Filed: 1993-04-16
Abstract: High-temperature superconductor correction coils 36 require only nitrogen cooling and so may be placed close to the sensing volume 7, unlike the main nested magnet coils 34 and 35 which are located in a helium cryostat. Alternatively, the helium tank may be extended to surround the correction coils, but extra cooling is then required. The correction coils may have individual cooling chambers (figure 5) and their fields may be "frozen-in" Additional passive shimming may be provided, and there may be a shield to reduce external stray fields. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266917-A (GB)
Title: Padlock security device
Inventor: FENDICK JOHN EDWARD
IPC: E05B67/38
Filed: 1993-05-11
Abstract: Locking means for locking eg a door 11 to a doorpost or two gates 10, 11 together comprise a padlock 30, a hood or casing 21 which substantially encloses the padlock, and a lever 40 mounted in the hood or casing which engages with the padlock arm 31, the casing having on its face a keyhole 33 aligned with the keyhole of the padlock and on its opposite side a slot 22 through which an eye bar attached to one of the gates, 12 can be passed. The lever may have an operating element projecting through the casing, but preferably has a slot 44, matching the key of the padlock, accessible through a second keyhole in the face of the casing. The padlock is fixed in the casing, which is attached to the other gate, or door post. All parts of the padlock (including its arm) are thus protected within the casing. The padlock arm is operated by means of the lever, which is inside the casing, so cannot be interfered with. The padlock body is likewise inside the casing, and similarly cannot be interfered with. The casing also prevents access to the eye bar when the device is in use (provided that the two bodies to which the casing and the eye bar are respectively attached are in close contact), so that it cannot be reached by any effective form of cutting means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278857-A (GB)
Title: Demountable safety railing
Inventor: MATTHEW BRIAN RICHARD
IPC: B60R3/00
Filed: 1993-06-08
Abstract: Safety railings for removable connection to an ISO container tank located within its associated frame support device, comprises an elongate support member in the form of a beam A which, in use, spans the length of the tank container. Each end of the beam A is located in a housing G onto which are welded screw-down twist locks H, one at each end. The safety railing is formed of uprights B, a top rail F and an intermediate rail C. The twist-locks H locate into the top apertures provided in the corner blocks of the frame member of the ISO container tank along one side thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268377-A (GB)
Title: Rapidly adaptable channel equalizer
Inventor: KJELL OSTMAN
IPC: H04B1/10
Filed: 1993-06-23
Abstract: A method for use in a digital data transfer apparatus, such as a radio telephone, that includes an adaptive equalizer, such as an adaptive filter (32), for receiving, correcting, and outputting data symbols, determines correction coefficients (34B) for the adaptive equalizer and includes a first step off for every data symbol output by the adaptive equalizer, maintaining a first matrix R that is a NxN channel correlation matrix and a second matrix P that is a Nx1 cross correlation vector between a received signal and a transmitted symbol (34A). The method includes a second step of, for every k<th> symbol output (34C, 34D) by the adaptive equalizer, determining a set of correction coefficients (C) for the adaptive equalizer based upon the metrices R and P. A third step of the method applies the set of determined correction coefficients to the adaptive equalizer so as to optimally correct a subsequently received data symbol. The correction coefficients are calculated with an inverse matrix of the channel correlation matrix. As a result, the correction coefficients are, in principle, optimal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268795-A (GB)
Title: Steam generator with porous partitions
Inventor: DANGREAU BERNARD
IPC: F22D11/00
Filed: 1993-07-13
Abstract: A steam generator comprises a supply (35A, 35B) of water to be evaporated, a steam outlet (37) and a heat source (36). The steam generator is formed from a casing (31) which is sub-divided into chambers (33) and (32A, 32B) by water permeable porous partitions (34A, 34B). The latter chambers are supply chambers which receive the water through the supply (35A, 35B). The chamber (33) is the evaporation chamber and contains the heat source (36). The chambers allow exchange of water via the partitions (34A, 34B). The partitions (34A, 34B), which may be made of ceramic material or non-woven synthetic fibre mats, serve to trap scale and sludge. The casing (31) and the partitions, or the partitions alone, may be removable relative to the heater (36). The heater may be an electrical heating element or a heat exchange coil. A further porous partition may bridge the partitions (34A, 34B) to purify the steam. <IMAGE>