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Patent GB-2257786-A (GB)
Title: Liquid steel impurity detector
Inventor: HAWKINS RICHARD JOHN
IPC: G01N29/02
Filed: 1992-07-03
Abstract: Apparatus for detecting impurities in high temperature metal melts by measuring the ultrasonic transmission through the material 1 between an ultrasonic source 3 and an ultrasonic detector 4 lowered into the melt. Impurities may be detected either by measuring the attenuation due to the presence of impurities of a signal transmitted directly from the transmitter to the receiver or by measuring signals reflected to the receiver from impurities in which case the transmitter and receiver are arranged such that no signal will be received in the absence of impurities. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270729-A (GB)
Title: Pipeline pig introducing apparatus
Inventor: SUTTIE WALTER ROBERT
IPC: F16L55/124
Filed: 1992-08-27
Abstract: There is provided apparatus (10) for the introduction of a pipeline pig (20) into a pipeline at some location along the length of the pipeline, the apparatus including a carrier (18) for an inflatable pig body (20) in a deflated condition, means for introducing a part of said carrier into the pipeline to position said inflatable pig body within said pipeline, means (26, 30, 32) for inflating said inflatable pig body, and means 28, 34 for effecting the release of the inflated pig from said carrier. The means for effecting the release of the inflated pig from the carrier may be an overload release which is effective on the attainment of a pre-determined pressure in the inflated pig. Alternatively, the pig may be inflated with a predetermined volume of fluid and the means for effecting the release of the inflated pig may be manually operable mechanical means or may be effected by the re-establishment of a liquid or gas flow through the pipeline. The apparatus lends itself ideally for use with subsea pipelines, that is to say where the breaking of a pipeline at a flange to introduce a pig is not possible or is uneconomic. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270512-A (GB)
Title: Catheter drainage systems
Inventor: LOWTHIAN PETER THOMAS
IPC: A61G7/05
Filed: 1992-09-15
Abstract: A catheter drainage system includes a first catheter drainage bag (1), a second catheter drainage bag (2) and a support device (3) for supporting the first and second drainage bags (1, 2), the support device being suspended eg by tapes (T1, T2), adjustable length, from a single suspension point (S). The support device and bags are free to swing in the event that traction is applied to the catheter accidentally. The tapes (T1, T2) also allow the angle of the first drainage bag to be adjusted. In one embodiment the second catheter drainage bag (2) is supported from a frame which is detachably connected to an elongate support beam which has means for supporting the first drainage bag (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260348-A (GB)
Title: Wall tie
Inventor: LAW GRAHAM
IPC: E04B1/41
Filed: 1992-04-27
Abstract: A wall tie comprising a strip of metal having end regions adapted to be anchored to respective sides of a cavity wall construction and a central drip-forming region having longitudinal sides provided with notches 38 and/or projections 40 on the upper and lower edges such that drip formation is encouraged whichever way up the tie is installed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267159-A (GB)
Title: Subjective vision testing using a computer and filters
Inventor: SHEINMAN JOHN STEPHEN
IPC: A61B3/02
Filed: 1992-11-02
Abstract: Apparatus for testing vision comprises a computer 2 having a display for displaying a sequence of vision testing patterns (Figures 5 to 9) to effect a sequence of differing visual tests. A test subject 12 inputs responses via a keyboard 8. The responses are analysed to give an indication (54, Fig. 10) of defective vision. A screen filter 10 and a pair of filtering spectacles 14 cooperate to isolate the test subject's eyes by allowing differing portions of the vision testing patterns to be observed only by one of the test subject's eyes. The screen filter 10 and the pair of spectacles 14 are preferably formed of polarising filters. The spectacles are stated to be oversized. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272264-A (GB)
Title: Push-fit pipe joints and gaskets therefore
Inventor: GRANT NICHOLAS
IPC: F16L21/03
Filed: 1992-11-04
Abstract: A gasket 7 for a spigot and socket joint 1 and a spigot and gasket joint 1 incorporating such a gasket 7 wherein gasket 7 is of single hardness rubber and incorporates a plurality of metal inserts 11 around its periphery, inserts 11 being located at least predominantly in the nose 8 of the gasket and having a magnitude, in cross section of the gasket, constituting a substantial part of the magnitude of the cross section of the nose of the gasket, inserts 11 engaging partly around the protrusion 5 of the bottom of the groove 4 of the socket 2 and with the inner surface of the terminal flange 6, and with the base of groove 4 therebetween, and protruding to the radially inner surface 9 of gasket 7 still within or substantially within nose portion 8 of gasket 7 and having at least one tooth 14, 15 arranged to lie at or adjacent to the surface of gasket 7 at said radially inner surface 9. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262611-A (GB)
Title: Side access mri magnet with external and internal shims
Inventor: VERMILYEA MARK ERNEST
IPC: G01R33/38
Filed: 1992-12-07
Abstract: Each toroidal element 4 of a side access MR cryostat system has both internal 15 and external 13 passive shims to homogenise the static magnetic field in the sensing volume 16. This allows similar field homogenisation performance to that achieved in a conventional axial access cylindrical magnet with internal shims extending through the bore (dashed extension of 14), but having no external shims. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274349-A (GB)
Title: Retailing system
Inventor: WILLMORE DAVID
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 1993-01-15
Abstract: The retailing system 10 intended to reward purchases for loyalty uses tokens 12 which represent a single purchaser. Storage means on the token 12, such as a magnetic stripe, store accumulated data derived from transactions executed by the purchaser. A terminal 14 has a read/write head 20 which can read the token 12 to identify the purchaser and can obtain information, such as from an EPOS system to determine how identifying data is to be modified in accordance with a transaction being executed by the purchaser. The accumulated data may be used to reward a purchaser with discounts or a refund. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264493-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing chlorohydrins
Inventor: LUME-PEREIRA CELIO
IPC: C07C29/66
Filed: 1993-02-18
Abstract: A chlorohydrin is produced by reacting an olefinically unsaturated compound with a tertiary alkyl hypochlorite and water. The process is carried out in the presence of a catalyst selected from the following groups:   a) water and organo-insoluble inorganic solid acidic or basic compounds,   b) organic bases, and c) sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid.  c
Patent GB-2263055-A (GB)
Title: Pockets
Inventor: HUTCHINSON PETER
IPC: A41D27/20
Filed: 1993-02-22
Abstract: A waterproof pocket comprises a pocket bag (10) the opening (14) of which is covered by a main flap (12). A waterproof lining (22) is disposed within the pocket bag and itself has a flap extension (28) disposed face-to-face with the flap (12) so as to prevent water leaking through the stitching (8) connecting the main flap (12) to the article surface (2) from reaching the interior (18) of the pocket.
Patent GB-2267638-A (GB)
Title: Support for electromechanical equipment
Inventor: JONES TIMOTHY ROBERT
IPC: A47B91/00
Filed: 1993-03-24
Abstract: An assembly for the support of a piece of electromechanical equipment such as a loudspeaker comprises a rigid support member 10 with a conically shaped top 11 and a conically shaped bottom 12, a rigid support 16 and a compression spring 21, where by using three or more assemblies, the conically shaped bottom 12 of the rigid support 10 penetrates the floor 21 thus providing kinematic coupling with the base of the loudspeaker or other piece of electromechanical equipment 22. The support 16 keeps the rigid support member 10 vertical and the compression spring 21 accommodates variations in depth of any floor covering by separating upper surface 19 of the support 16 from the lower surface 15 of the conical top of rigid support member 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277765-A (GB)
Title: Road vehicle halting device
Inventor: LOWNDES ROY BASIL WALTER
IPC: E01F13/04
Filed: 1993-05-07
Abstract: A road vehicle halting device (10) comprising a member (11 - 13) having a plurality of support elements (28, 28a) each supporting a generally upwardly extending spike (40) wherein the device (10) further comprises a plurality of downwardly extending road engaging formations (30). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278990-A (GB)
Title: Animal restraining apparatus and feeder
Inventor: COMLEY ERIC FRANCIS ARTHUR
IPC: A01K1/06
Filed: 1993-06-10
Abstract: An animal restraining apparatus 1 for use with dairy cattle which is formed from a box-like steel framework 2. The framework has a rectangular base which defines a fodder receptacle 6. The long sides of the framework are provided with a number of self-latching yokes 10 and the short sides are closed with mesh 7. In use, fodder is placed into the fodder receptacle 6. In order to gain access to the fodder animals place their heads through the yokes 10 which then close about the animals necks, thereby restraining them. Has use e.g in artificial insemination or the administering of medication. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279335-A (GB)
Title: Tool container
Inventor: CHIANG CHING-AN
IPC: B25H3/02
Filed: 1993-06-30
Abstract: This invention relates to a tool container and in particular to one including a main body portion 17, a drawer unit 60 provided with runners 14 at bottom and top sides and engageable with the top of the main body portion and the bottom of another drawer unit 60, and a box 70 engaged with the top of the second drawer unit. Said main body portion may be provided with two horizontal grooves 12, 18 at both opposite inner sides and a runner 14 at both upper edges, a shelf 30 inserted into an upper one of the two horizontal grooves, a drawer 51 inserted into a lower one of the two horizontal grooves and two doors 20 and 25 hingedly connected with the main body portion. Said doors may be provided with slots 11 for engaging with the hooks 40. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269382-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical xanthone derivatives
Inventor: HYLANDS PETER JOHN
IPC: A61K31/352
Filed: 1993-09-21
Abstract: A xanthone derivative of formula (1), wherein ---- is a single bond and R is -COOH or ---- is a double bond and R is H or COOH, and pharmaceutically and veterinarily acceptable salts, esters and ethers thereof, are useful as CD4 binding agents and inhibitors of protein kinase C and collagenase.
Patent GB-2271120-A (GB)
Title: Shaped detergent composition comprising mutant subtilisin
Inventor: DE GROOT JEFFREY
IPC: C11D3/386
Filed: 1993-09-27
Abstract: A shaped detergent corn position comprises a detergent active, water and a mutant subtilisin enzyme in which the amino acids in positions 195 and 222 in the native enzyme have been replaced with different amino acids (preferably with glutamic acid and alanine, respectively).
Patent GB-2285553-A (GB)
Title: Alerting incoming telephone calls on tv screen
Inventor: GUEST BARRY CLIFFORD
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 1993-12-17
Abstract: A TV viewer is alerted of an incoming telephone call by interference generated on the TV screen. The interference varies in sympathy with the cadence of the ringing signal. The interference is generated by a relay circuit which interrupts the TV signal passing through the aerial lead. It is particularly useful for those with hearing difficulties. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274744-A (GB)
Title: Solenoid operated trip device
Inventor: PIPICH CHARLES WILLIAM
IPC: H01H33/42
Filed: 1994-01-21
Abstract: A solenoid operated circuit breaker trip device has a slidable actuator 32 that interacts with a contact breaking mechanism 24 having a trip bar 36 operable to make or break electrical contacts. A spring 34 biases the actuator 32 toward the trip bar 36. A solenoid 28 is coupled to a trigger 26 having a latching surface 46 that holds or releases the actuator 32. The trigger 26 is movable by the solenoid 28 to displace the latching surface 46 between a latching position blocking movement of the actuator 32 toward the trip bar 36 and a release position allowing movement of the actuator 32. The actuator 32 may be slidable in a guide channel 38 in a base and the trigger 26 may be coupled to a linearly movable plunger 62 of the solenoid 28. Alternatively, the actuator 32 is latched by a rotary trigger which is rotable by a rotary solenoid. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278862-A (GB)
Title: Mobile fencing and roofing unit
Inventor: HALL EDWIN DESMOND
IPC: B09B1/00
Filed: 1994-04-08
Abstract: Mobile fencing comprises a series of mobile fencing units. Each unit comprises a mobile base having an upstanding support element or framework with a horizontal support rail (54) for the cover net. An enclosure for a waste disposal site cell comprises a series of fencing units arranged in two rows and adapted to be drawn by tractors and having two cover nets enclosing the site and each net supported on its own one of the rows of fencing units. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277638-A (GB)
Title: A lead frame taping machine
Inventor: MIYAJIMA FUMIO
IPC: H01L21/60
Filed: 1994-04-22
Abstract: A lead frame taping machine comprises a holder 12 for holding a lead frame 16, a die plate 22 for holding a tape 34 to be punched, the die plate being displaced from the holder and having a punch-hole 26 therein, a punch 30 displaced from the die plate and capable of movement towards and away from the holder through the punch-hole whereby the punch is capable of punching the tape and pressing a portion which has been punched from the tape, onto the lead frame and a driving mechanism 50 for moving the punch. The die plate 22 is capable of movement between a first position displaced from the holder 12 and a second position which is closer to the holder, the die plate being moved to the second position when the punch punches portions from the tape 34 and presses the portions onto the lead frame 16. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279160-A (GB)
Title: Fuel tank ventilation in a vehicle
Inventor: WILD ERNST
IPC: F02D41/04
Filed: 1994-06-10
Abstract: A method of carrying out fuel tank ventilation in a motor vehicle comprises predetermining a volume flow (vtev) for the ventilating gas conveyed out of the tank (17) into the engine induction duct (11) in dependence on the actual operating state of the engine (10), and setting this predetermined volume flow by corresponding drive of a tank-ventilating valve (TEV). In order to compensate for possible effects on fuel mixture inducted by the engine, an adaptation sum term (adte) is formed with the aid of a mixture regulation arrangement and this sum term is changed in the direction of change in the volume flow (vtev) at least in the case when the volume flow is reduced in response to change in engine operating state. Thus, changes in volume flow are compensated for before they influence the composition of the mixture otherwise inducted by the engine. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279156-A (GB)
Title: Stereo viewer
Inventor: LO ANTHONY TAK SAU
IPC: G02B27/22
Filed: 1994-06-13
Abstract: A folding stereo viewer comprises support means 46, 48 for holding a print 56 in an upright position for viewing. The body 55 of the viewer comprises a pair of folding body members (3, Fig. 3) 4. A lens support member 2 is provided which is foldable into a body member (3, Fig. 3). The lens support member 2 may move through an angle greater than 90 DEG  to reach the unfolded condition, and adjustment of the angle is possible to suit the vision of different people. An end wall 45 of a body member 4 is adapted for positioning the viewer for direct viewing of a print mounted on the page of a photograph album. Edge support means 46, (47, Fig. 6), 48 is also provided on a stereo viewer for holding a margin extending along a single edge of a print 56 for mounting on the viewer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291610-A (GB)
Title: Containers
Inventor: MORAN PETER LESLIE
IPC: B21D51/32
Filed: 1994-07-20
Abstract: A can end 50 is attached to a flange 16 of a can body 1 by means of a double seam. The radius r2 of the seaming panel 55 of the can end is related to the radius r1 of the body flange radius 17 by the formula  r2 = r1 + t where t is the thickness of the body flange. The benefit arising is that a longer body hook in the seam is achieved so that the overlap of body hook and can end is reliably increased so that reduced axial pressure may be used during formation of the double seam. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294421-A (GB)
Title: Two part aluminium wheels
Inventor: TUCKER JOHN STANLEY
IPC: B60B3/04
Filed: 1994-10-26
Abstract: An aluminium wheel comprises a centre and a rim joined by adhesive. The two component parts are machined such that they locate together but leave a gap for adhesive application after assembly. The surfaces providing the adhesive gap are machined with the tool allowed to dwell and hence produce chatter marks to help keying of the adhesive.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296918-A (GB)
Title: Anti-slip agent comprising diamond and boron carbide in a gel or liquid carrier
Inventor: HUCK LEE ANDREW THOMAS
IPC: B25B1/24
Filed: 1995-01-10
Abstract: A compound material being a combination of industrial diamonds, boron carbide and, optionally other hard minerals in a gel or liquid carrying agent, which may be water, mineral or vegetable based, designed to increase the frictional contact between the surfaces of tools and components, which material preferably is of the composition:   %  Boron Carbide More than 20.  Silicon Carbide Less than 10.  Synthetic Silicate More than 2.  Diamond Less than 1. Silver lustre pigment Less than 1.  Water or other suspension To make 100.
Patent GB-2286517-A (GB)
Title: Removable covering for sports shoe or member of the body
Inventor: LOVELOCK VAUGHAN ADRIAN
IPC: A43B5/02
Filed: 1995-02-14
Abstract: A removable covering (38) comprises a covering material at least a portion of which has a frictional property different from that of the sports shoe (or body member) to provide the shoe (or body member) with a striking surface for a ball or other sporting article. The covering (10), when used for the sports shoe has a securing aperture to associat with a securing stud on the shoe. The covering comprises a base of stretchable fabric having thereof. A covering for the body member comprises a head band having a base with a frictional material affixed thereto. A boot for receiving the covering member may have a skirt (42) and cleats (44) to secure the covering. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289990-A (GB)
Title: Portable radio transceiver having rotary antenna
Inventor: TSUGANE YOSHIYUKI
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 1995-05-30
Abstract: A portable radio transceiver includes an antenna base portion, a coil spring 8 for producing a predetermined repulsive force between the antenna base portion and a casing 1 and 2 hook portion 9 for holding the antenna base portion within a rear surface of the casing when the coil spring is compressed. The antenna base portion comprises a shaft 6a fixedly connected to the casing and a rotary base portion 6b in the form of a hollow cylinder having an elliptic cross section. The rotary base portion is biased by the coil spring in a direction away from the casing. When a communication is to be made, the antenna 7 is rotated to protrude it in a direction away from a user to thereby reduce influence of the user on the antenna. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2303086-A (GB)
Title: A spray device for fitting to a bottle
Inventor: ELEY MICHAEL GEORGE
IPC: B05B15/06
Filed: 1995-07-12
Abstract: A spray device (2) for fitting to a bottle (4), which spray device (2) comprises a screw threaded connector portion (6) for screwing to a screw threaded neck (8) of a bottle (4) in place of a closure cap for the bottle (4), and a spray portion (10) for enabling a liquid (12) in the bottle (4) to be sprayed by the spray portion (10) when the spray device (2) is screwed to the bottle (4). The spray device (2) is useful for fitting to empty plastics bottles that would otherwise be thrown away, and which can then be re-used for gardening purposes.
Patent GB-2295990-A (GB)
Title: Inkjet page-wide-array printhead cleaning method and apparatus
Inventor: BEESON ROBERT R
IPC: B41J2/18
Filed: 1995-07-28
Abstract: A cleaning media (30) comprises a solvent pad (34) and an absorbent pad (36) coupled to a backing sheet (32). The backing sheet (32) defines an opening (38) along a width of the sheet 32. During operation, the solvent pad (34) is fed adjacent to the printhead (10, Fig. 4) causing the solvent to react with ink on the printhead (10, Fig. 4), the absorbent pad (36) trails the solvent pad (34) and wipes away the ink and solvent. A vacuum wand (50, Fig. 5) scans the printhead (10, Fig. 4) through the opening (38) sucking up contaminants loosened by the solvent pad (34) and absorbent pad (36). The solvent pad (34), absorbent pad (36) and opening (38) maybe angled across the page-width. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2305350-A (GB)
Title: Plaited pastry
Inventor: LESLIE IAN
IPC: A21D13/08
Filed: 1995-09-25
Abstract: A process for producing a plaited pastry with a filling comprises the steps of forming a sheet 1 of puff pastry dough with a series of similar fingers 2a,2b on opposing sides 3, 4 of each sheet. Each finger 2a is defined by a pair of angled slits 7a, 7b with a slot 8a,8b therebetween. Each slot 8a,8b is spaced inwardly from the side edge to form a web 9a,9b. The fingers 2a,2b on opposite sides are staggered and are folded over onto a continuous line of a filling. The elongate plait thus formed is divided into individual plaited pastry portions. The process allows plaited pastry products to be produced at high production rates.
Patent GB-2294292-A (GB)
Title: Locking device
Inventor: ABRAM DAVID ANTHONY SHAW
IPC: B65F1/16
Filed: 1995-10-20
Abstract: A locking device 1 for a container 3, the container 3 having a plurality of apertures 13 each closable by closure means 14, the locking device 1 comprising an elongate rod member 18 rotatable within guide means 9 mounted on the container 3 and stop members 21 extending from the rod 18 for engaging and retaining the closure means 14 of the container 3 when in the closed condition and locking means 12, 19 for locking the rod 18 when the stop members 21 are in their closure retaining position. In the embodiment shown, which is a bottle/paper bank, formations 12 and 20 are secured by a padlock. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294814-A (GB)
Title: Radiation sensor
Inventor: ALDER CHRISTOPHER JAMES
IPC: H01Q19/06
Filed: 1994-06-13
Abstract: A radiation sensor (10) for the microwave and millimetre-wave regions incorporates a lens (12) having two parallel focal planes (26a, 36), these being defined by a polarization-selective reflecting PIN diode array (18) within the lens (12). One food plane (26a) is occupied by a receive array of crossed dipole antennas which mixes receive signals and a local oscillator signal to produce intermediate frequency signals for subsequent processing. The second focal plane (36) is occupied by a transmit antenna array of separately activatable polarization switching antennas arranged to define a range of transmit bean directions. A second PIN diode array (20) protects the receive antenna array from the transmit beam. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2311122-A (GB)
Title: A terminal guard for a flue
Inventor: GALES RICHARD DAVID RUSSELL
IPC: F23L17/02
Filed: 1996-03-08
Abstract: A boiler flue terminal guard comprising walls and an end-face, any or each of which is sufficiently perforate for the guard, in use, to fulfil its function, characterised in that the guard (50) comprises or is readily separable into a kit of parts in which the or each wall and the end-face fold down or separate into a so-called "flat pack" and the kit incorporates means whereby the guard can be converted from its flat pack state into its fully functional three-dimensional state.