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Patent GB-2244420-A (GB)
Title: Footwear and insole pad thereof
Inventor: SUGINAKA JUNKO
IPC: A43B17/02
Filed: 1990-06-01
Abstract: Footwear in which an arch extrusion 13 is raised towards the outside thereof is provided at an outer periphery corresponding to an outside arch and on the upper surface of an insole 12 of the footwear so that the shift of weight on a foot towards the outside when walking is supported by the arch extrusion 13 and the weight on the foot is directed to the centre of a body, which improves a walking posture, reduces foot fatigue and prevents the occurrence of bowlegs. In an alternative embodiment, the arch extrusion is provided on the upper surface of an insole pad for footwear. A protrusion 15 to engage behind the first and second toes may also be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234079-A (GB)
Title: Zoom lens camera
Inventor: OGAWA KIMIAKI
IPC: G02B7/10
Filed: 1990-06-08
Abstract: A zoom lens camera having a zooming speed input means for inputting a zooming speed, a zooming speed memory means for storing a zooming speed which is inputted through the zooming speed input means, and a zooming control means for controlling zooming operation in accordance with a zooming speed which is memorized in said zooming speed memory means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232834-A (GB)
Title: Multiple location load control system
Inventor: JACOBY ELLIOT G
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 1987-01-26
Abstract: The system may be applied to control of various loads, such as for audio signal volume control or TV brightness control, or particularly for dimming a lamp 23. A triac 24 is phase-controlled in dependence on a control signal selectively provided from any one of a main unit 20 and one or more remote units 21. Each unit 20, 21 has a variable resistor (54), (94), (Fig. 3) for setting the dimming level, units 20, 21 each including a circuit for generating variable-phase triac-control signals, or units 20, 21 each selectively applying a variable-amplitude control signal to a common trigger signal generator in the main unit (Figs. 2, 4). The control signals are mutually exclusively applied to control triac 24 in dependence on which of the variable resistors (54), (94) was last adjusted, control selection logic including latching relays (44, 84, 132, 146), (Fig. 3) and switches (109), (134) associated with the variable resistors so that each switch remains closed only during movement of the adjustment actuator of the corresponding resistor (Figs. 5, 6). Only two wires are necessary for interconnection between main unit 20 and remote unit 21, or between remote units (Fig. 7). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234416-A (GB)
Title: Book-type container for raising seedlings
Inventor: SPENCER HENRY ANDERSON
IPC: A01G9/10
Filed: 1990-08-06
Abstract: The book-type seedling container is provided with shiplap seals extending the full length of the cavity-forming shoulders 4, 5, without crossover of the shiplap ledges. This shiplap structure is combined with prong-and socket means 20, 17 pinning the shoulders together at their outer ends. The seal resulting from this combination gives improved resistance to penetration of seedling roots from one cell to another. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249074-A (GB)
Title: Stacking apparatus
Inventor: PARADISE MARTYN GREGORY ALAN
IPC: B65G57/30
Filed: 1990-09-11
Abstract: A palletizer contains a collator which causes a series of rows of packages to be formed into a layer 5 upon a roller equipped base permitting flexible lifting elements 9 to be extended between said rollers and come to rest upon and be locked into pan 11 of gripper/transport head 7 thus forming a series of bridges under the layer. The completed layer is caused to lift a distance "H" just sufficient to allow a second layer 5a to be formed below the first whereupon said first layer 5 is lowered to rest upon the second and the flexible lifting elements 9 recoiled/retracted and lowered to begin the cycle again thus enabling a stack to be formed from the top row downwards. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236399-A (GB)
Title: Telemetry apparatus for magnetic flux sensors
Inventor: BARTINGTON GEOFFREY WILLIAM
IPC: G01R33/04
Filed: 1990-09-20
Abstract: Telemetry apparatus for magnetic flux sensors comprises: at least one transmitter comprising at least one sensor (1, 2, 3); at least one receiver (data collection unit); at least one conductor (e.g. co-axial line) for transmission of electrical signals from said at least one transmitter to said at least one receiver; and at least one multiplexer switcher for controlling said transmission of electrical signals. There may be a plurality of said sensors, e.g. an array of single axial-vector sensitive magnetometers, e.g. flux gate magnetometers. The at least one multiplexer switcher may enable or disable supply of electrical power to at least one said transmitter, at least one electrical signal thereby being able to be transmitted via at least one said conductor, in the absence of said electrical power, and such that during that absence the corresponding at least one transmitter will be self sustaining for at least one predetermined period of time. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236432-A (GB)
Title: Dielectric filter
Inventor: KUROKI HIROSHI
IPC: H01P1/205
Filed: 1990-09-26
Abstract: A dielectric filter comprises a first resonator 4a and second resonator 46. Each of the resonators includes a dielectric block 5 having a through-hole 6, an inner conductive layer 7 placed on the inner surface of the through-hole, and an outer conductive layer 8 placed on the outer surface of the dielectric blocks. The first and second resonators have a coupling hole 10 extending transversely to the through-holes in portions of the resonator couples adjacent to each other. The dielectric filter may further include a frame 12 made of a pair of metal plates covering said coupling hole. The pair of metal plates have legs 13 for earthing and are affixed to the filter body, whereupon the metal plates are located, apart form each other. A method for producing a dielectric filter comprises the steps of making a filter body by connecting a first resonator and second resonator; providing a pair of lead frames incorporating a plurality of metal plates; disposing said filter body between said metal plates of the pair of lead frames; and fixing the metal plates to opposite sides of the filter body. Different shaped coupling faces of the dielectric blocks are described Figs 4A-4D. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249975-A (GB)
Title: Reclaiming aggregate from waste concrete
Inventor: DYMOTT COLIN KINGSLEY
IPC: B03B5/00
Filed: 1990-11-26
Abstract: Aggregate is reclaimed from waste plastic concrete in apparatus which comprises a container (1) hinged (17) to a base (16). The container is divided by partitions (2, 3) into a washing tank (4), a settling tank (5) and a drain tank (6). The upper edge of each partition defines a weir (7, 8). Waste concrete is deposited into the washing tank (4) and subjected to the jetting action of water, together with entrained air, from pipes (9). Cement and fine aggregate are carried over the first weir (7) into the settling tank (5), coarse aggregate remaining in the washing tank (4). Cement and some aggregate fines are carried over the second weir (8), whilst the major proportion of the fine aggregate settles in the second tank (5). An oscillating paddle (13) assists the separation in that tank. A slurry of cement and aggregate fines is discharged from the third tank (6) via drain outlets (12) for further treatment in a settlement tank/pit or hydrocyclone. The separated aggregates are removed by tipping the container (1) about the hinge (17) to a discharging position.
Patent GB-2252132-A (GB)
Title: Aerosol connector
Inventor: WILLIAMS NORMAN
IPC: B65D83/14
Filed: 1991-01-22
Abstract: A moulded adaptor plug (9, 10) mates with an internally threaded retaining ring (1) designed to fit into the inner recess of the discharge valve swaged bead (7) when a split skirt of the retaining ring (1) has on entry just contracted past the bead. When the plug and retaining ring are fully mated the split skirt of the retaining ring is prevented from any kind of movement by the plain nose (9) of the plug. The plug and retaining ring cannot be removed from the can until the plug is unscrewed. Internal passageways will take the discharged contents into a discharge tube attached at the outer end of the plug. When the mated threads are fully home the plain nose of the plug will be in contact with the tips of the threads only. Different size nose plugs can be made available to accommodate variations in can valve manufacture and also to provide a variation in pressure on the threads of the ring (1) and therefore resistance to tightening or slackening. The retaining ring can be made with as many legs as is required to facilitate fitment and/or resistance to rotational movement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243299-A (GB)
Title: Gastrostomy device
Inventor: QUINN DAVID G
IPC: A61F2/958
Filed: 1991-01-22
Abstract: A device for long term percutaneous enteral feeding through a surgically formed stoma, such as a gastrostomy includes a tubular member (12) having a fluid lumen (14) and an inflation lumen (16). One end of the tubular member is perpendicularly joined to a retention platform (20) through which passes an ambient air port (22) for the inflation lumen and an inlet for the fluid lumen. An other end of the tubular member is provided with an outlet (48) for the fluid lumen. A one- way valve (44) on the outlet prevents reflux of gastric contents into the fluid lumen. Disposed near the one end of the tubular member is an inflatable member (18), inflatable and deflatable through the inflation lumen. The inflatable member provides retention and anchoring of the device within the patients stomach. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254417-A (GB)
Title: Photodynamic laser detection for cancer diagnosis
Inventor: JOUZA BIJAN
IPC: G01N21/64
Filed: 1991-04-05
Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting the presence of cancerous tissue using fluorescence. The tissue under examination which has absorbed Hematoporphyrin Derivative (HpD) is excited with a beam of coherent light from a diode laser flashed to the body through a fibre optic probe assembly. The fluorescence spectrum and image, as well as normal image from the tissue under examination, are transmitted through the same probe assembly and collected by associated detectors and processor for analysis. The fluorescence spectrum and superimposed normal image and fluorescence image are observed simultaneously on a TV monitor to determine the presence of cancer and its extend, based on the knowledge that the fluorescence spectrum of cancerous tissue is substantially different from normal tissue. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255535-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle impact sensor arrangement
Inventor: CALSSON STAFFAN
IPC: B60R21/21
Filed: 1991-05-08
Abstract: A vehicle impact sensor arrangement comprises a sensor (1) having a first part (3) adapted to be fixed in position and a second part (9) positioned adapted to move in response to deformation of the outer skin of a motor vehicle. If the second part (9) moves with a predetermined speed a safety device (2) in the form of an air bag is activated. In response to movement of the second part a stab (9) engages and ignites a pyrotechnic charge (4) which triggers activation of the safety device (2).
Patent GB-2249234-A (GB)
Title: Bi-directional magnetostrictive actuator
Inventor: ROBSON KENNETH
IPC: B29D7/01
Filed: 1991-10-02
Abstract: One or more bi-directional magnetostrictive actuators 344 are used to control a manufacturing apparatus and process by varying the shape, location, or dimension of a part 320 of the apparatus, especially one used in manufacture of a thermoplastic flooring product, in particular a knife over roll coater. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260952-A (GB)
Title: Golf trolley
Inventor: BOWER RAYMOND CLIFFORD
IPC: A63B55/60
Filed: 1991-10-31
Abstract: A golf trolley (10) comprises a base frame (11) to which a support frame (12) and seat means (13) are respectively pivotally connected at opposite ends. The seat means (13) comprises a rectangular frame (14) having a padded box seat (15). When not in use, the trolley can be folded into a relatively flat configuration. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252866-A (GB)
Title: Flexible electrically insulated electric conductor
Inventor: BAKER GORDON CARL
IPC: H01B9/02
Filed: 1991-12-23
Abstract: A flexible electrically insulated electric conductor comprises a plurality of wires 1, a flexible barrier 2 of plastics material and at least one layer 3 of electrically insulating material. The plastics material of the barrier 2 e.g. urethane polymer, polyester or polyamide, is substantially tougher than the material or materials of the overlaying layer or layers 3 e.g. EPDM, and is of such radial thickness as to inhibit penetration by a broken wire 1 of the conductor. The flexible conductor may be used for domestic electrical appliances and electrically operated tools or a core of a flexible multi-core power cable. In the latter case, the plastics material of the barrier 2 will incorporate carbon black rendering it semi-conductive; the insulating layer 3 may also be semi-conductive. In another embodiment, Figure 2, the barrier (12) is of semiconductive polyurethane surrounded by successive layers of semiconductive polyolefin (13), EPDM (14) and semiconductive polyolefin (15). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253672-A (GB)
Title: Joint for three or more components.
Inventor: CARRINGTON SIMON PAUL
IPC: F16B12/10
Filed: 1992-02-03
Abstract: A joint for furniture or roof frames comprises three or more legs 11 shaped to fit directly to each other or to a grooved spindle 12, the legs 11 being held together by bolts 24 engaging nuts 25 and a central nut 18, and also by a plate 36 urged along the axis by a central bolt 39 engaging the central nut 18, the plate 36 having lugs 37 which engage brackets 31 screwed to the legs 11. The brackets 31 may be integral with the plate 36 and arranged at 45 DEG  to the axis. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255135-A (GB)
Title: Pressurised fluid operated rotary drive unit.
Inventor: NIEDERSTADT JOERG
IPC: F01C11/00
Filed: 1992-04-03
Abstract: A housing which can be connected to a source of pressurised fluid is sealed by flat covers 4 and a rotatable shaft 3 extends out of the housing through the covers. A belt 15 is arranged at least partly within the housing, forming movable pressure chambers, and is operatively connected to the shaft 3. To provide a rotary drive unit allowing for extension to external assemblies and modular extension to a plurality of rotary drive units axially extending ducts 2, 2' for conveying the pressurised fluid to the pressure chambers and receiving electric leads are arranged in an integrated manner within the shaft 3 which is provided at its axial ends with coupling elements (20, 21, Fig 2) for coupling mechanical and/or electric additional modules to be driven by the unit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256668-A (GB)
Title: Ventilation system for a mining machine
Inventor: LEBEGUE MAURICE K
IPC: E21C35/22
Filed: 1992-06-12
Abstract: A continuous mining machine 10 is provided with dual ducts 34, 36 having reversible fans 48, 64. The ducts extend longitudinally along each side of the continuous mining machine. Each fan is positioned in a duct at the rear end of the frame of the mining machine. A crossover duct 38 connects in fluid communication with the longitudinally extending ducts 34, 36. The crossover duct 38 includes pivotal gates 80, 82 positioned adjacent to the connection of the crossover duct to the longitudinal duct. Each of the longitudinal ducts includes a pivotal gate 84, 86 positioned between the connection of the crossover duct to the duct and the fan positioned in the duct. By selecting which gates are opened and closed the flow of air through the ducts can be directed to either side of the mining machine. By selective reversal of the fans dust entrained air is withdrawn from the mine face and directed in a desired path through the ductwork in one mode of operation and ventilating air is directed to the mine face in a desired path through the ductwork in a second mode of operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257306-A (GB)
Title: Shielding window for electrical equipment
Inventor: HASEGAWA YUJI
IPC: H05K9/00
Filed: 1992-06-26
Abstract: A structure for fixing an electrical shielding window so as to cover an opening formed in a front cover of a casing suitable for electrical equipment comprises: a front cover having a front plate 52 and a metallic shielding plate 53 connected to the rear side of the front plate 52, the plates 52, 53 being coated with an insulating layer 57 and the rear surface being further coated with a conductive layer 58; and a shielding window 2 with a conductive screen 10 contained therein. The window 2 has a flange area 2a by means of which it is fixed to the front cover 1 with an adhesive 6 and at least one hole 8 penetrating the flange 2a, the conductive layer 58, and the insulating layer 57 down to the shielding plate 53; the hole 8 is filled with a conductive adhesive 62 so as to electrically connect the conductive screen 10 of the shielding window 2 to the shielding plate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258402-A (GB)
Title: Coated ptfe dental floss
Inventor: CURTIS JOHN P
IPC: A61C15/04
Filed: 1992-07-08
Abstract: The floss comprises expanded polytetrafluoroethylene that has been coated with a friction enhancing coating which may particularly be applied by immersion of the PTFE strand(s) in molten or dispersed microcrystalline wax. Alternatively, the coating may be of polyvinyl alcohol and/or polyethylene oxide. PTFE is expanded to form a structure having a plurality of nodes interconnected by fibrils. The floss has a tensile strength of at least about 10,000 psi, a weight of from 500 to 1500 denier and a coefficient of friction when coated of from 0.08 to 0.25. The floss may comprise a single strand or multiple strands and may contain a dentifrice or pharmaceutically active material for delivery to the tooth and gum surfaces during use.
Patent GB-2268702-A (GB)
Title: A wood finishing process
Inventor: KIRBY STEPHEN MARK
IPC: B27M1/06
Filed: 1992-07-18
Abstract: The wood finishing process imparts a deeply textured grain finish that is clean, naturally coloured & smooth, and suitable for further finishing operations, such as polishing or varnishing. The process is achieved by charring the wood surface by burner (2) and the charred residue (3) is removed by a rotary brush (4), powered by motor (5), which leaves a textured finish (6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263542-A (GB)
Title: Radiant space heating system.
Inventor: MAY MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: F24D5/08
Filed: 1992-09-16
Abstract: A radiant space heating vacuum-operated system has one or more gas-fired burners contained by and operating within one or more pipes 33, a pump 4 coupled to one end of the pipe or pipes so as to draw air therethrough, one or more air flow sensors for detecting a flow of air through the system or through each of the pipes of the system and control circuit means for operating the pump and actuating the burner or burners, wherein gas will only be supplied to the burner(s) when a predetermined air flow through the pump is detected by the sensor(s). Appropriate sites 35 for air flow sensors are at the pump, at the far ends of the pipe or pipes where air is admitted thereto, or at the individual burners. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262728-A (GB)
Title: Component disposition in container transport equipment
Inventor: MEISINGER EDUARD
IPC: B66C11/16
Filed: 1992-12-18
Abstract: Container transport equipment comprises a trolley carriage 1 of a container crane, with two motor-driven, double-threaded cable drums 2a, 2b, pairs of cable pulleys 4a to 4d arranged at a crossbeam 5, and pairs of hoist cables 3a to 3d guided between fixed cable points 8a to 8d and the cable drums 2a, 2b. The cable drums together with their drives 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b are arranged displaced parallelly by the drum diameter 12. The maximum longitudinal cable spacing 10, when the drums 2a, 2b are fully wound, corresponds approximately to the longitudinal spacing 11 of the pairs of cable pulleys on the crossbeam and also approximately to the longitudinal spacing 9 of the pairs of fixed cable points on the carriage. During lowedng, the cable run-off points move inwardly on the drums and describe a cable run-off path 15. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263187-A (GB)
Title: Device for selecting tape-reel control mode
Inventor: SAWAI KUNIO
IPC: G11B15/44
Filed: 1992-02-28
Abstract: A device for selecting tape-reel control mode adapted to a tape recorder and/or player accorded to this invention is provided with means for locking the shift member in a fast-running mode position, and means for relieving the shift member from the locking condition in such manner that the mode selecting cam is regulated by the drive motor in the same direction as that in the previous mode, just after the control mode is exchanged from the previous mode to the next mode.
Patent GB-2488963-A (GB)
Title: Portable station for measuring and adjusting the magnetic signature of a naval ship
Inventor: PENVEN PAUL
IPC: B63G9/06
Filed: 1993-04-22
Abstract: The portable station for measuring and adjusting the magnetic signature of a naval ship provided with magnetic immunisation loops comprises at least two measuring sets intended to be deployed at sea on either side of the naval ship, each measuring set comprising at least two magnetic sensors (C1, Cn) disposed vertically, one above the other in each case, and means for transmitting measurements (18, 19). The naval ship is equipped with means for receiving measurements and means for computing the theoretical magnetic field, the computing means comprising a magnetic model of the naval ship allowing computation of the magnetic field radiated under the naval ship.
Patent GB-2278148-A (GB)
Title: Wrist watch buckle
Inventor: HUNG HAN SANG
IPC: A44C5/24
Filed: 1993-04-23
Abstract: A buckle for a wrist watch having a pair of straps 14, 15 comprises generally flat elongate first and second members 11, 12 Which are hinged together at one end 11A, 12A, the opposite end 11B of the first member 11 being connected in use to the free end of one said strap 14, a fastener 17 provided at the opposite end of the second member for fastening the free end of the other said strap 15, and engaging means 13B for releasably holding the members in a buckle closed condition in which the straps are in use brought together. The fastener comprises top and bottom parts 18, 19 hingedly connected together and between which the other said strap 15 is to pass and further comprises holding means 23 for holding the other said strap. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268069-A (GB)
Title: Disposable nappy
Inventor: WATERFIELD CINDY MICHELLE BELI
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1993-06-01
Abstract: A disposable nappy (1) incorporates a fire retardant waterproof cover (2) and a fire retardant water permeable lining (3) whereby the entire nappy is rendered fire retardant in ordinary use. Optionally, the absorbent core (4) of the nappy may be fire retardant or may comprise a body of non-fire retardant absorbent material (4) sandwiched between fire retardant layers (5,6) or wrapped in fire retardant material.
Patent GB-2279984-A (GB)
Title: Window securement arrangement
Inventor: SHEPHERD ARTHUR HENRY
IPC: E05B63/14
Filed: 1993-07-16
Abstract: A window vent frame 2 has two independently operable closure devices 8, 10 each having a lockable handle 12 and a bolt 14. Each closure device is mounted on either a side or the transverse rail near to a respective corner of the window frame such that each bolt can be moved to extend beyond the vent frame to engage with a keeper 16 on the fixed frame. The bolts 14 can also have detents 26 which engage in keepers 28. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270067-A (GB)
Title: Stackable trays
Inventor: MORRISH MARK PETER
IPC: B65D21/02
Filed: 1993-07-22
Abstract: Stackable trays have means (11, 14, 17, 19, 14', 21) for forming a stack, the members of which can be either directly in vertical juxtaposition or vertically spaced apart by spacers or staggered horizontally or a combination of these. <IMAGE>