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Patent GB-2242369-A (GB)
Title: Metering system for flowable components
Inventor: HANSON RAYMOND
IPC: B01F15/04
Filed: 1990-03-28
Abstract: A metering system for a two-component composition, eg. a two-component adhesive composition, comprises two supply lines (736, 724) along which each component can be supplied from a source to a delivery point (392). In each supply line is a branch line (754, 772) leading to a collapsible container, preferably in the form of a bellows unit (756, 774). The bellows units are caused to increase or decrease in volume at a controlled rate, such that the component flow rate therefrom is constant throughout their operation, by means of a control device including a pivotal lever to which each bellows unit is connected by an articulated linkage (760, 778). In this way the two components may be fed to the delivery point in the desired quantities for mixing and immediate application to, e.g., shoes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231882-A (GB)
Title: Laundry soap bar
Inventor: EYMOND PHILIP RICHARD NORMAN
IPC: C11D9/14
Filed: 1990-05-11
Abstract: A laundry soap bar comprises soap (eg. 30 to 70% by weight), tetrasodiumpyrophosphate or trisodiumorthophosphate or mixtures thereof (eg. 0.5 to 20% by weight) and water (eg. 10 to 60% by weight). The addition of the phosphate salts allows the amount of soap in the bar to be reduced while maintaining acceptable bar properties.
Patent GB-2245706-A (GB)
Title: Product monitoring
Inventor: MARCUS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G01V3/10
Filed: 1990-06-22
Abstract: A method of detecting metallic foreign bodies in products (4) contained within a wrapper having a metallic coating is characterised in that the metallic coating (3) is constructed to have discontinuities (6) to thereby enable any metallic foreign body (5) to be detected through the metallic coating, such discontinuities being typically in the form of either corrugations in the film or gaps in the metallic coating.
Patent GB-2237230-A (GB)
Title: Double pipe manufacture
Inventor: MATSUMOTO TAKESHI
IPC: B23K1/18
Filed: 1990-08-14
Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a high pressure fluid supply pipe of a double pipe structure an outer pipe is tightly fit over the outer circumference of an inner pipe, (the outer pipe having a thermal expansion coefficient greater than that of the inner pipe) while putting a brazing material therebetween. The double pipe is subjected to a heat treatment and then to a gradual cooling treatment to join and tightly fit the inner pipe and the outer pipe integrally to each other, to thereby provide at least the inner surface of the inner pipe with a compressive residual stress. This improves the resistance to high inner pressure and in particular, fatigue resistance to repeated inner pressure is remarkably improved. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236095-A (GB)
Title: Pleated package
Inventor: ALEXANDRON JEAN MICHEL
IPC: B65D5/06
Filed: 1990-09-20
Abstract: A package comprises a peripheral lateral wall (11) formed from a plurality of side panels (12) and, at the lower end of these side panels (12), a transverse end wall (13). Over at least a part of their height, the side panels (12) are each provided with two oblique fold lines (14). The lateral parts (15) of these side panels (12) outside the oblique fold lines (14) are folded against each other into pleats (16) and are retained in position by means of a ring (20). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236805-A (GB)
Title: Fluid pump unit with flow control valve
Inventor: OTAKI MIZUO
IPC: F04B49/10
Filed: 1990-09-26
Abstract: A rotary pump unit has a case 1 provided with a by-pass flow control valve 16. The valve includes a valve spool 19 movably housed within a chamber 17 to selectively open and close a pair of independent passages 22. When rotation speed of a rotor 7 (or the discharge pressure or flow rate) of the pump assembly becomes greater than a predetermined value, the valve spool 19 opens the passages 22 to return a part of the discharge working fluid to pump inlet passage 13. The provision of a pair of independent passages 22 instead of a single passage, is said to reduce noise and also reduce the force by which the spool 19 is pressed against the side wall of chamber 17. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240606-A (GB)
Title: Fluid filled elastomeric damping device
Inventor: MAYAMA AKIHIRO
IPC: F16F13/28
Filed: 1990-12-17
Abstract: A fluid filled elastomeric damping device has a diaphragm 28 communicating with a working chamber 18 and a diaphragm restraining mechanism 34 for selectively restraining and freeing movement of the diaphragm and thereby varying the damping or operational characteristics of the device. The mechanism 34 includes a pressing plate 36 for pressing a blocking portion 28a of the diaphragm against a seating surface 26a of an outer casing member under the bias of a blocking force generating member 38 and thereby rigidly closing a compensation passage 32 communicating with the working chamber. The diaphragm 28 is restrained from movement by the pressing plate when a solenoid 42 is de-energized and is freed for movement when the solenoid is energized. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249649-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle theft indication
Inventor: LAKE STEPHEN
IPC: B60R25/104
Filed: 1990-12-17
Abstract: A system for the detection of stolen vehicles has an emitter (3) provided on a vehicle (1), controlled by means in the vehicle. The emitter is actuated remotely (5) by the user following discovery of the theft of the vehicle. The emitter (3) then emits a signal that is detectable by persons near to the car, but the signal is not readily noticeable by an occupant of the stolen vehicle. The emitted signal can be of an optical and/or audible nature. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255828-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum gauges
Inventor: LETHBRIDGE PAUL GRAHAM
IPC: G01L21/12
Filed: 1991-05-15
Abstract: A vacuum gauge of the Pirani type having a head which comprises an envelope within which is supported an electrically conductive coiled filament 30 and having means 21, 22 to allow current to be passed through the filament, wherein the coiled filament 30 is formed in a non-linear configuration (eg. V, W or U shaped). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247059-A (GB)
Title: A hydraulic regulator for brake systems
Inventor: STEMMER FRANK
IPC: B60T8/42
Filed: 1991-07-24
Abstract: A hydraulic regulator for adjusting the pressure in anti-lock and/or drive-slip control brake systems for motor vehicles comprises a piston 3 dividing the regulator into two chambers respectively connected to the brake 7 and containing a biassing spring 4 and the master cylinder 1 pressure is applied to both chambers while the piston 3 is displaceable by an external force F which is electronically adjustable. In a second embodiment the piston 3 and the spring 4 biassing it upwards are disposed in separate cylinders with a lever transmitting the action between them, the lever also receiving the external force. In a third embodiment for drive slip control a pressure-controlled valve can connect the brake to the chamber containing the spring 4 instead of to the upper chamber, this making available a pressure above that of the master cylinder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262368-A (GB)
Title: Generating databases.
Inventor: EUSTACE JOSEPH
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 1991-12-13
Abstract: A reference database storage structure is generated from a plurality of data field memory structures. The process involves generation of a general source code module into which text in the desired language is inserted before the source code is subsequently compiled. Insertion of text in the desired language involves retrieving a text code and using it to access a translation database. In parallel with generation of source code modules, the method involves generation of error detection code which automatically generates a breakpoint data file indicating program pointers and memory contents when a non-serious error occurs. A modified reference storage structure may be compared with the previous reference structure and the differences automatically used to update existing databases based on the previous reference structure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250926-A (GB)
Title: Novelty devices
Inventor: RATCLIFFE MICHAEL STEPHEN
IPC: B42D15/02
Filed: 1992-01-31
Abstract: A novelty device 2 comprises a substantially cube-shaped container in which a gift may be disposed. Opposite walls 4b, 4d of the container are extended upwardly so as to define respective tabs 8, 9 each of which is folded back on itself to define tab parts 8a, 8b and 9a, 9b. A snap (15) is connected between the tabs 8, 9, and extends within the container. In use, an operator grasps tabs 8, 9 and urges them apart. In doing so, the container opens to reveal the gift and the snap emits a sharp, explosive sound. In another embodiment (Fig 3), the snap is attached to string and the device may be hung on a Christmas tree. Also described are novelty devices Figs 4, (5) which comprise a greetings card on which a first movable part 157 is provided. A snap 159 is fixed to the movable part. In use, the movable part is moved by an operator such that the snap emits a sharp, explosive sound and an information bearing portion, for example, a motto, previously concealed by the first movable part, is revealed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257179-A (GB)
Title: "an internal wall panel hanging system"
Inventor: CARTWRIGHT ROBERT PETER
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 1992-07-02
Abstract: Internal wall panels are suspended on metal channel sections secured vertically to a wall and each having formed integrally on its sides a plurality of vertically-spaced upwardly-opening pockets (26 or 38) in selected ones of which there are fitted downwardly-extending hook portions of hangers secured to the rear sides of the panels. The integral pockets are formed by slotting and stamping. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258313-A (GB)
Title: Pressure sensing capacitor and transducer
Inventor: SHELTON RICHARD DENNIS
IPC: G01L9/00
Filed: 1992-10-06
Abstract: A pressure sensing capacitor utilising two planar layers (41, 141) of conductive material disposed substantially parallel to each other, but separated by a narrow gap. The conductive layers are formed as coatings on two imperforate insulative plates (11, 111), at least one of the plates being a diaphragm adapted to flex when subjected to a change in pressure. The diaphragm is supported by a first wall portion (20) which extends rearwardly away from the front surface of the diaphragm, and by an inwardly facing edge (22) of the peripheral portion (14) to which it is integrally connected. The capacitor can be electrically connected to electronic circuitry adapted to condition the capacitor output signal to an indication of pressure, or pressure difference, and so can be part of a transducer.
Patent GB-2272447-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to organic compounds
Inventor: MUZZARELLI RICARDO
IPC: C08L3/02
Filed: 1992-11-17
Abstract: A polymeric product which is the reaction product of     a) chitosan (herein defined as component A) with b) a methoxyphenyl-containing aldehyde, ketone or acid (preferably in solution form) preferably derived from a natural product; the natural product preferably having a molecular weight of at least 10,000 and preferably being derived from lignin (herein defined as component B), e.g. veratraldehyde, salicylaldehyde, vanillin, syringaldehyde, etc. The product is film-forming and can be used in packaging.
Patent GB-2273543-A (GB)
Title: Pipe cleaning pig
Inventor: HEMINGWAY KENNETH SAMMUEL
IPC: B08B9/055
Filed: 1992-12-17
Abstract: A pipe cleaning pig (10) comprises an elongate carrier body (11) on which a set of scraper plates (12) are mounted along its length. At least some of the scraper plates have outwardly extending scraper fingers which are resiliently deformable and which are circumferentially spaced apart from each other to define gaps therebetween to allow fluid flow between the upstream and downstream sides of the pig. Each scraper plate comprises a star shaped disc (15) having radially outwardly extending teeth or fingers (16) which define generally V shaped gaps or recesses (17). Further, when received from one end of the pig, the fingers prevent a substantially continuous scraper edge. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263067-A (GB)
Title: Herbicidal composition with reduced acute oral toxicity
Inventor: HEYLINGS JON ROY
IPC: A01N43/40
Filed: 1993-01-04
Abstract: A herbicidal composition comprises an aqueous solution of a salt of paraquat or diquat, or a mixture thereof, in admixture with a gelling agent that will gel at the pH of human gastric juice (e.g. magnesium silicate), an emetic (e.g. a triazolopyrimidine emetic) and a purgative comprising sodium sulphate or a non-toxic water-soluble salt of magnesium other than magnesium sulphate. In the event of ingestion of the composition, these additives act synergistically to reduce absorption of bipyridylium compound from the gastrointestinal tract into the bloodstream, and thereby reduce the acute oral toxicity of the composition.
Patent GB-2278199-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for detecting and estimating length of hidden elongated conductive   objects
Inventor: RICHARDSON CHRISTOPHER KEITH
IPC: G01V3/10
Filed: 1993-05-08
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a coil 1 having two axially displaced turns 2, 3 which crossover to define a figure of eight. The turns are mutually symmetrical and substantially identical in shape so that in an homogeneous fluctuating electro-magnetic field, there is no output from the coil, but an output is generated when the turns are exposed to mutually differing fluctuating electro-magnetic fields. The coil is connected via a filter arrangement to a detector comprising a wideband amplifier and a demodulator diode, and to an indicator. The apparatus is intended to operate with an electromagnetic radiation field such as that produced by radio signals. The filter arrangement may comprise three filters, covering the range 10KHz to 10MHz which can be separately switched into the circuit. Since the frequency signal produced by an object will depend on the length of the object, an estimate of that length can be made from the response at different frequencies. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267730-A (GB)
Title: Clamp device for printing plates.
Inventor: DESPOT JANKO
IPC: B41F27/12
Filed: 1993-06-10
Abstract: A clamp device comprises a body member i and a rockable clamp rail 2 mounted on it. A printing plate can be clamped between body member 1 and clamp rail 2 when an actuating shaft 4 is turned. The shaft 4 has a flat 6 on it which, when it faces the underside of the rail 2, loosens the clamping. By turning the shaft, clamping is effected. The flat 6 is slightly twisted along its length so that the edge 7 is helical so the clamping action runs from one end of the rail to the other as the shaft 6 is turned. This makes clamping much easier to effect. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281090-A (GB)
Title: Security device for windows
Inventor: SHAW RONALD
IPC: E05D11/00
Filed: 1993-08-19
Abstract: A security device for windows comprises a first member defining a socket 24 in a window frame 12 and a spigot 22 projecting from the window 14 and engagable within the socket when the windows approaches and occupies its closed position. Conveniently the spigot and socket members are manufactured separately and are attachable to the frame and window during manufacture or after installation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283746-A (GB)
Title: Moulding compositions containing a polyamide
Inventor: WILLIAMS RICHARD STUART
IPC: C08K5/46
Filed: 1993-11-10
Abstract: A moulding composition contains a polyamide, eg nylon 6 or nylon 66, and, optionally, a filler such as magnesium hydroxide which acts as a flame-retardant. In order to reduce surface defects in the moulding, the composition also contains saccharin.
Patent GB-2288732-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical compositions for use in the prophylaxis or treatment of amyloidosis based diseases eg Alzheimers disease
Inventor: COLACO CAMILO
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 1994-04-13
Abstract: Inhibitors of the Maillard reaction are useful in the treatment or prophylaxis of amyloidosis-based disease, particularly Alzheimer's disease. Particular examples include aminoguanidine and amphotericin B.
Patent GB-2290279-A (GB)
Title: Rigid walled container with liquid outlet and air inlet
Inventor: REEVES RONALD CHARLES
IPC: B65D81/24
Filed: 1994-06-10
Abstract: A container (1) for liquids has a rigid walled portion (2) defining a chamber (3) for liquid (4) to be contained therein in direct contact with the rigid walled portion, a liquid outlet (5) from the chamber (3) to the exterior of the container (1) and a separate air inlet (6) to an inflatable air bag (7). The air bag has its interior open to the exterior of the container (1) only via the air inlet (6), which is permanently open to the interior of the air bag (7). Liquid flowing through the liquid outlet (5) under gravitational force is replaced by air entering the air bag (7). As this inflow of air does not interfere with the outflow of liquid, an even liquid outflow can be obtained. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280393-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing hydraulic actuators
Inventor: COOP GEOFFREY ROBERT
IPC: F16D65/22
Filed: 1994-02-16
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a hydraulic actuator body (10) such as, for example, a brake wheel cylinder or a clutch or brake master cylinder. The method includes the steps of forming a basic actuator body (10) having at least one spigot (14) projecting externally therefrom, holding the body (10) by gripping the spigot (14) between co-operating jaws and machining the body (10) whilst it is held by the spigot (14). If desired the spigot (14) can be removed from the body (10) when all other machining is complete. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283496-A (GB)
Title: Metal matrix composite
Inventor: MORETON ROGER
IPC: C22C47/00
Filed: 1993-05-27
Abstract: A magnesium-free aluminium alloy suitable for use as the matrix alloy in a metal matrix composite material is disclosed which overcomes the drawback of the rapid natural ageing response exhibited by prior art alloys. This facilitates greater flexibility in manufacturing with metal matrix composites because of the improvement in fabricability. The alloy composite comprises 11 to 50 % by weight of reinforcing material embedded in a matrix alloy having the following composition in proportions by weight: copper 4 - 6 %, aluminium the balance, save for incidental impurities, and further comprising one of the grain refining additives from the group comprising zirconium, manganese or chromium in an amount up to 0.5 % by weight.
Patent GB-2285038-A (GB)
Title: A dispenser for swimming pool treatment substances
Inventor: NIESSEN EMILIO COLOMER
IPC: C02F1/68
Filed: 1994-12-21
Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing a treatment substance into a swimming pool comprises a closed, hollow elongate vessel which is made of plastics material and which comprises two longitudinal portions (1, 2), the cross-sectional area of one (1) of which is greater than that of the other (2). Formed on the exterior of the portion (2) of smaller area there are two opposed rows of protuberances (4) which extend in lines parallel to the length of the vessel and which define concavities on the inner surface of the vessel whose depth is greater than the thickness of the wall of the vessel. A predetermined number of the protuberances (5) may be cut off to form outlet openings through which, in use, swimming pool water enters the vessel and a treatment substance, such as a chlorination agent, is continuously dispensed into the swimming pool over an extended period of time. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285519-A (GB)
Title: Control circuit for automobile headlamps
Inventor: TAKAHASHI KAZUKI
IPC: B60Q1/076
Filed: 1994-12-21
Abstract: A control circuit for automobile head lamps which emit light in variable color prevents left and right headlamps from emitting beams of light in different colors. Each headlamp includes a white light bulb, and a yellow globe is moved from a first position to a second position to cover the bulb when yellow light is selected, and the yellow globe in moved back to the first position when white light is selected. If the movement of the globe stops between the first and second positions, the control circuit generates a fault signal for turning off the headlamp associated with the fault, thus preventing the headlamps from emitting light of different colors. Alternatively, the control circuit can adjust the position of the globe for the head lamp without the fault to be in agreement with the position with the headlamp having the fault, such that both headlamps emit light of the same color.
Patent GB-2297061-A (GB)
Title: Pre creased foldable stationery.
Inventor: BURT CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: B42D15/00
Filed: 1995-01-19
Abstract: A sheet which is pre-creased for folding is described, particularly useful for pocket maps, instruction sheets or the like. The sheet (1) folds from a large flat to a small square form via a series of parallel ridge and valley folds on a square/diagonal array. An elongate sheet of a given width can be folded to a square of diagonal half that width. Stubs or card end plates (2) may be attached to the sheet (1) to facilitate its manipulation.
Patent GB-2286906-A (GB)
Title: Window drive control
Inventor: SHIGEMATSU KOUICHI
IPC: H02H7/085
Filed: 1995-02-28
Abstract: A drive control device for an opening/closing member may be advantageously utilized in vehicular power window systems and the like. The drive control device is active to detect occurrence of pinching of an object obstructing the path of motion of the opening/closing member and, upon detection of such pinching during closing operation is controlled so as to move in the opening direction for a predetermined distance for preventing serious pinching from being applied to, for example, a persons hand or arm which may be blocking a power window while being closed by a vehicle driver. The drive control device further includes timing functions such that closing operation may not be immediately resumed after pinch detection, until a predetermined time period has elapsed. The pinch detection operation is effective to compensate for overrun of the opening/closing member caused by a lag between the time a closing control signal is stopped and the acutal motion of the opening/closing member finally and completely stops.
Patent GB-2286164-A (GB)
Title: Automobile security device
Inventor: SOMERFIELD ALAN DAVID
IPC: B60R25/022
Filed: 1995-03-10
Abstract: An anti-theft security device for a motor vehicle comprising a cover 3 adapted to be fitted over a portion of the steering wheel 1 of the vehicle including at least one spoke so as to render the cover irremovable by cutting any combination of the uncovered portions of said steering wheel. A locking pin or pins and/or a lid 5 is provided to prevent rotation of the device relative to the steering wheel together with means such as a bar 4 for inhibiting a driver from using the steering wheel when the security device is mounted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301332-A (GB)
Title: Container multi-pack and its labelling
Inventor: COLBY WILLIAM NEIL
IPC: B65D71/00
Filed: 1995-04-28
Abstract: A multi-pack comprises a plurality of containers 1-4 held together by packaging formed from a strip of sheet material which includes a plurality of hinging connecting portions 8, 10, 12 each of which extends from one to the other of a respective contiguous pair of the containers to join those containers together. The containers 1-4 are sandwiched between portions of the sheet material which is secured together between adjacent containers and also serves as labels for the containers. A first container (or set of containers) at one end of the connected series is secured to another container (or set) of the series to form a three-dimensional multi-pack. The connecting portions 8, 10, 12 may have lines of weakness to facilitate separation of the containers.