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Patent GB-2249835-A (GB)
Title: Pulsimeter
Inventor: WATANABE YUSAKU
IPC: A61B5/024
Filed: 1990-11-16
Abstract: A pulsimeter for digitally displaying pulse rate comprises a main body (2, 3), pulse sensing means which is brought into direct or indirect contact with skin covering an artery, display means (7), and a microcomputer (6) for computing the pulse rate per minute on the basis of the number of pulse beats in a predetermined period. The pulse sensor may comprise an end plate (5B) having holes (5C) covered by a sound resistor (5D), and a vibration plate (5E) connected by a rod (5G) to a cantilevered piezo electric element (5F). Alternatively, the pulse sensor may comprise an IR source and a detector for IR reflected by a blood vessel; a wire resistance strain gauge; a semiconductor pressure sensor; or a device for measuring the electric potential difference created by pulse beats. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244958-A (GB)
Title: Etching diamond films
Inventor: KOBASHI KOJI
IPC: H01L21/302
Filed: 1991-03-18
Abstract: A diamond film is etched by providing a diamond film in an atmosphere of a gas containing at least oxygen and/or hydrogen and subjecting the diamond film to an irradiation of an electron beam generated by direct current discharge through a pattern of a mask. In this condition, when the diamond film is contacted with the plasma produced by the electron beam in the atmosphere, the unmasked areas are irradiated by the electron beam, and converted to graphite. The graphite is more readily etched by the plasma, so that the diamond film can be etched at a high rate. The etching through a mask ensures a fine etched pattern of the diamond film. In addition, a diamond film with a large area can be etched by this method.
Patent GB-2244486-A (GB)
Title: Therapeutic N-(2-biphenylyl)amidine derivatives
Inventor: GOPALAN BALASUBRAMANIAN
IPC: C07D211/72
Filed: 1991-05-13
Abstract: Compounds of formula I   <IMAGE> and their salts [in which R1 is optionally substituted phenyl; R2 is alkyl, cycloalkyl or optionally substituted amino; R3 is H or alkyl; R4 is H, optionally substituted aliphatic group or a carbocyclic ring optionally substituted by hydroxy; or R2 and R3 together with the nitrogen and carbon atoms to which they are attached form an optionally substituted heterocyclic ring; or R3 and R4 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form an optionally substituted heterocyclic ring; and R5 is H, halo, alkyl, alkoxy, trifluoromethyl or a group of formula S(O)mR8 (in which m is 0, 1 or 2 and R8 is alkyl)] have utility in the treatment of diabetes particularly in the treatment of hyperglycaemia.
Patent GB-2244669-A (GB)
Title: Pliers wrench
Inventor: YUAN GU FU
IPC: B25B13/56
Filed: 1991-06-06
Abstract: A multifunctional tool comprises an adjustable jaw (1), a regulating screw (2) a core pin (3), a first pliers member (4) having a joint pin (5), a second pliers member (6) having a fixed jaw at the front portion thereof, the adjustable jaw (1) with the regulating screw (2) and core pin (3) being connected together in a frame mount (17) in the same way as a monkey wrench, the pliers members (4, 6) being pivotally jointed to one another by the pivotal joint pin (5). The pliers members are locked together when the tool is being used as a wrench. The frame mount 17 may act as a hammer head. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243373-A (GB)
Title: Bearing steel and rolling bearing made thereof
Inventor: NARAI HIROSHI
IPC: F16C33/30
Filed: 1991-06-06
Abstract: A long-lived bearing steel and a long lived rolling bearing made of the steel are disclosed. The steel contains a number per 100 mm<3> of oxide or oxide-base inclusion particles having an average particle size of from 15 to 30  mu m of 10 or less.
Patent GB-2246608-A (GB)
Title: Anti-lock brake system for automotive vehicles
Inventor: MEYER FRANK
IPC: B60T13/565
Filed: 1991-06-25
Abstract: In order to reduce the cost of manufacture and assembly of an anti-lock-controlled brake system for automotive vehicles in which the movable wall (6) of a vacuum booster (1) is movable independently of the input member (3) of the booster and which has means for positioning the input member in anti-lock control to isolate disturbing pressure pulsations, the pressure chambers (7, 8) of a master cylinder (2) can be shut off in anti-lock control and a hydraulic modulator chamber (53) provided within the master cylinder (2) and confined by a modulator piston (51) connected with the movable wall (6) in a power-transmitting manner is connected instead to the wheel brakes. The modulator chamber (53) is normally connected to a reservoir. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257476-A (GB)
Title: Water powered turbine and control system for a valve
Inventor: ALLEN PETER WALDRON
IPC: F03B13/00
Filed: 1991-06-26
Abstract: A water powered control system comprises a water turbine 19 and a rotary power generator 27 coupled to the turbine, the turbine and generator being mounted in a common housing 11 having an inlet 13 and an outlet 14 adapted for mounting in a mains water supply pipe to enable a flow of water through the housing from inlet to outlet to cause rotation of the turbine whereby the power generator provides a power output. Typically the system includes one or more rechargeable batteries 35 fed from the generator by way of the voltage regulator 36 to maintain a pre-determined minimum voltage in the or each rechargeable battery. In a typical application the system is used to regulate a solenoid operated valve 37 by way of a control device 34 linking the system to the valve whereby the valve can be moved between first and second operating, typically respectively open and closed positions, in response to control inputs to the control device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257617-A (GB)
Title: A carrying device for carrying a baby
Inventor: OSBORN SIMON
IPC: A47D13/02
Filed: 1991-07-19
Abstract: The carrying device comprises a carrying strap (6) and a seat portion (8) made of a flexible material. The seat portion has a front part (10), a rear part (12) and a seat pan (14). The carrying strap (6) is attached to the front part (10) and is of such a length that, during use, it fits over one shoulder (16) of a person (18) and extends diagonally across the person's trunk (20) so that the seat portion (8) lies adjacent the hip (22). The rear part (12) is held in position by a pair of side straps (24) which extends between the rear part (12) and the carrying strap (6). The baby (4) is able to sit on the seat part (14) with its legs hanging over side edges (30) thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249635-A (GB)
Title: Carbon dioxide sensor
Inventor: MOSELEY PATRICK TIMOTHY
IPC: G01N27/12
Filed: 1991-07-23
Abstract: A gas sensor for use in detecting carbon dioxide including a sensing element 1 made of a semiconducting oxide material which interacts with carbon dioxide to vary the concentration of a carbonate in the semiconducting oxide material thereby to after the effective resistivity of the semiconducting oxide material and so indicate the presence of carbon dioxide in the environment of the sensor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248622-A (GB)
Title: Polymerisation processes
Inventor: ALLEN KEITH WILLIAM
IPC: C08F2/18
Filed: 1991-08-14
Abstract: Emulsion or suspension polymerisation processes are carried out whilst subjecting the reactants to ultrasonic vibration. In a preferred embodiment a whistle reactor is used in a closed loop system comprising a pump and a reaction vessel. The polymerisation may be accelerated and may be carried out in the absence of any micelle forming surfactant. The products are polymer latexes which can be used, e.g. as pressure sensitive adhesives.
Patent GB-2247452-A (GB)
Title: Tamper-evident closure cap 2
Inventor: HAMILTON BARRY PATON
IPC: B65D41/34
Filed: 1991-08-29
Abstract: A tamper-evident closure for the necks of a container, particularly a beverage such as a spirit bottle, to indicate to users that although the bottle may appear full, the original contents have been used, adulterated or replaced comprises a cap body portion 4 and an annular sleeve 6. The portion 4 includes a skirt 12 with a thread 14 engaging a thread 26 on a neck portion 8 of a bottle 10. The sleeve 6 is provided with a sinusoidal cam surface (20, figure 2) complementary to a similar cam surface 16 on the skirt 12. Means, eg oblique angled resilient fins (24 fig 5, 6) on sleeve and projects 34 on bottle, are provided to prevent rotation of the skirt 12 on the bottle when the cap is opened for the first time and therefore the two cams ride over each other increasing the overall height of the closure. The increase is accommodated by the skirt 12 being forced downwardly on the neck by a readily visible 6 amount, such that resilient flange portions 22 are forced over bead 28 and cannot return. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249866-A (GB)
Title: Cathode-ray tube having implosion protection band
Inventor: MARESCA ALFREDO
IPC: H01J29/87
Filed: 1991-09-20
Abstract: A cathode-ray tube 10 with a shrink-fit implosion protection band 15 surrounding a portion of an envelope of the tube, has a plurality of lugs 16 for supporting the tube welded thereto at regions of the band where embossments 18 are provided which extend outwardly from the tube for a preselected distance, to form cavities 22 between the tube envelope and the embossments. The embossments include smooth outer surfaces 19 to which the lugs are attached by welds and have indentations 20 at the locations of the welds that extend into the cavities. The cavities have depths (d) greater than the depths of penetration of the indentations into the cavities. By utilizing the embossments, the identations, caused by welding, remain out of contact with the tube envelope. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261372-A (GB)
Title: Lactobacillus and skim milk compositions for prevention of urogenital infection
Inventor: REID GREGOR
IPC: A61K35/74
Filed: 1991-11-15
Abstract: Lactobacillus and skim milk compositions are useful for preventing post-antimicrobial urogenital infections. Certain strains of hydrophobic or hydrophilic lactobacillus to adhere to biomaterials, intestinal, vaginal and uro-epithelial cells, to resist the action of certain antimicrobial agents, and to dominate the urogenital flora. A vaginal suppository comprising skim milk powder is exemplified.
Patent GB-2255536-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle manoeuvring device
Inventor: ABLEWHITE EDWIN
IPC: B66F7/24
Filed: 1992-05-05
Abstract: A manoeuvring device is provided for supporting a vehicle wheel to enable the vehicle to be moved with the device, for example in directions transverse to the normal direction of travel. The device includes a platform 10 having wheels 17, 18, 23 at opposite ends and the platform provides a receiving surface for a vehicle wheel 12. The platform is movable up and down in relation to the ground surface on which the device is located and in relation to the wheel at one end of the platform. This movement permits the device to be supported on its wheels and thereby moved over the ground to move the vehicle, including in a direction transverse to the normal direction of travel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270458-A (GB)
Title: Claw setting
Inventor: LAMB MICHAEL
IPC: A44C17/02
Filed: 1992-08-01
Abstract: A ring 1 has a basket claw setting 2 for a diamond. The claw setting 2 has annular base 2b adjoining and integral with claws 2a. The upper surface of base 2b is diamond cut to provide a highly mirrored, facetted surface in order to enhance the brilliance of the diamond. In a further embodiment (figure 9, not shown) of the invention the diamond is first set into a diamond cut illusion disc or annulus (105), which disc or annulus is mounted into the claws. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259036-A (GB)
Title: Ball lapping machine
Inventor: SATO CHUICHI
IPC: B24B37/02
Filed: 1992-09-01
Abstract: In a compactly structured ball lapping machine having a desirable machining accuracy, operativity, and capability to circulate balls to be machined, the balls 7 are machined between a stationary lapping plate 5 and a rotary lapping plate 6 mounted on a central shaft 3 and a sleeve 2 rotatable around the central shaft respectively. A housing 4 rotatably supporting the sleeve is inclinable at a variable angle to the vertical. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259401-A (GB)
Title: High power light pulse generator
Inventor: FURUHASHI MASAAKI
IPC: H01S3/067
Filed: 1992-09-03
Abstract: A high power light pulse generator apparatus uses an optical loop formed through a rare earth element-containing optical fiber (1). One of a plurality of optical fiber cords (9a, 9b) having different lengths is inserted in the optical loop by adjusting optical switch (8), and by selectively inserting a chosen optical cord into the optical loop, the overall length of the optical loop can be varied, and thus light pulses of different pulse widths can be withdrawn from the loop when the optical switch (5) is activated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261051-A (GB)
Title: Disc valve
Inventor: WEYAND MANFRED
IPC: F16K3/08
Filed: 1992-10-22
Abstract: A disc valve, in which a rotatable control disc (34) is securely held against a fixed control disc (26) with limited forces even when the pressure differences are great, includes a piston (44) connected to the rear side of the rotatable control disc (26), which piston is acted upon via a housing channel (66. 72) by the pressure prevailing at the valve outlet (14). The effective pressure-loaded surface area of the piston (44) is slightly smaller than the total cross-section of the control openings provided in the fixed control disc (26). The piston (44) may be integral with the disc (34) (Figs. 1 and 2, not shown) or coupled to the disc by means of a ball and socket joint (76). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277190-A (GB)
Title: Generating chord accompaniment to the detected fundamental frequency of a tone
Inventor: WISDOM PAUL
IPC: G10H3/12
Filed: 1993-04-14
Abstract: The method and apparatus provide for the automatic generation of chordal accompaniment for a solo instrument. Musical chords are first defined on a switchboard 2 and stored in a memory. These chords are accessed from the memory according to three-position switches on a foot switchboard 3. A pitch extractor 1 identifies to the nearest semitone the fundamental frequency of an input signal and transposing means changes the notes of the accessed chord according to the detected fundamental, to output a signal to external sound generating equipment. Lamp means display the identifies of the notes of the transposed chord and optionally the fundamental frequency. A switch is provided to hold the transposed chord even though the fundamental changes. Further signals representing the detected fundamental and its equivalent in a bass octave are also output. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270566-A (GB)
Title: Jet level sensor for fuel tanks
Inventor: MORALES GERALD A
IPC: G01F23/14
Filed: 1993-07-12
Abstract: A jet level sensor used for controlling the liquid level in a tank such as a fuel tank includes a nozzle (162) and receiver (166) supported within a bracket (150) so that the nozzle and receiver and the associated conduits are freely rotatable with respect to the bracket. The outlet diameter of the nozzle is greater than the inlet diameter of the receiver so that the receiver orifice is fully engulfed by a jet liquid stream when the liquid level in the tank is below the sensor. A manifold (168) is coupled to the receiver for providing a plurality of output pressure signals indicative of the liquid level within the tank via conduits (28, 88). The sensor is connected to a system which includes a main inlet valve and redundant relay valves which are fluid pressure responsive and which shut off responsive to the absence of a pressure signal from the sensor when the liquid within the tank reaches a predetermined desired level. Also provided are shut-off valves connected to be responsive to a tank and nozzle failure over-pressure condition at the inlet or within the tank. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279958-A (GB)
Title: Siloxane-imide block copolymers for toughening epoxy resins
Inventor: HAY JOHN NAYSMITH
IPC: C08G77/455
Filed: 1993-07-13
Abstract: A resin formulation is provided having high toughness at low toughening agent loading levels for use in commercial composite applications such as transport, construction and general engineering. The base resin is an epoxy resin and the toughening agent is a pre-formed siloxane-imide block copolymer of the AB and ABA type or a graft copolymer of the type A(g-B)m. A and B are oligomeric blocks pre-formed prior to coupling.
Patent GB-2271268-A (GB)
Title: Footwear and accessories cover
Inventor: EVANS MARY CATHERINE
IPC: A43B23/24
Filed: 1993-10-04
Abstract: A nonabrasive cover offering decoration and protection to footwear plus means whereby footwear, other fashion accessories and outer garments are coordinated in harmonising colours and materials. The cover may comprise a single or double layer having a self adhesive layer thereon. It may be removable.
Patent GB-2274081-A (GB)
Title: Welding appartus
Inventor: RALOFF VALGENE E
IPC: B23K9/32
Filed: 1993-12-14
Abstract: An apparatus for welding a workpiece comprises a body tube (18) having a tapered portion (56) defining a first angle, and an end fitting (16) releasably connectable with the body tube (18) by means of a tapered portion (42) defining a second slightly different angle to facilitate manual separation of the tapered portions. A liner (22) has a first portion disposed within the end fitting (16) and a second portion disposed within the body tube (18) with a connection member operatively releasably connecting them. A member (32) is disposed on the body tube (18) or the end fitting (16) for releasably connecting the body tube (18) to the end fitting (16). A positive stop member (60) is formed the body tube (18) or the end fitting (16) for positively retaining the member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286445-A (GB)
Title: Incinerator
Inventor: HUNG LIN WEN CHIANG
IPC: F23G5/24
Filed: 1994-02-09
Abstract: Particles 51 which are unburned or not burned thoroughly pass through holes 131 in furnace bottom 13 and are sucked into perforate tubes 14 by blowers. They are blown through external tubes 21 into the upper part of the furnace, and are driven downwards by fan 23 in a vortex for continuous burning until all waste material become ashes which are collected. A circular water tank may be integrally formed surrounding the furnace to utilize steam from boiling water in the tank to generate power. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288202-A (GB)
Title: Seat belt locking mechanism
Inventor: TOLFSEN ULF
IPC: A44B11/08
Filed: 1994-03-25
Abstract: A web locking mechanism comprises a housing containing a clamping roller (30) and stepped surfaces (28) on the housing. A web (20A) of an adult seat belt can be clamped between the roller (30) and the surfaces (28), and released by manual operation of levers (34) against a load exerted by springs (38). The locking mechanism can be used to secure a child's safety seat in position within a vehicle by means of an adult seat belt. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276302-A (GB)
Title: Fishing bait
Inventor: ELLIS MICHAEL STEPHEN
IPC: A23K1/18
Filed: 1994-03-28
Abstract: A method of forming a fishing bait comprising the steps of:   (i) reducing to a paste a mature of some or all of the following; waste fish and crustacea; fish, meat and other offal; animal or vegetable waste; blood products; (ii) combining this paste as necessary with; (a) a binder or thickening meal or other suitable material; (b) flavouring such as fish oil, smelly additives, fish attractants or essences; (c) preservatives; (iii) Packing the resulting mixture into an elongate sheath or skin to create a long sausage-shaped tube of bait; wherein the skin has a degree of elasticity and adhesion such that portions of bait can be formed by twisting the resultant sausage-shaped tube about its longitudinal axis in much the same way that a cocktail sausage is formed.
Patent GB-2288152-A (GB)
Title: Hydrostatic release device
Inventor: DAVIS PAUL DOMINIC
IPC: B63C9/22
Filed: 1994-04-07
Abstract: The application describes a hydrostatic release device, suitable for releasing life-saving equipment carried on a ship or aircraft when the ship or aircraft sinks or ditches in the sea. A change in ambient pressure is detected by a pressure sensor (24) which opens a liquid-filled chamber (12) and thereby releases a hydrostatic pressure behind a reciprocable member (14). This reciprocable member (14) then allows release of a release means (40,42). The release means can comprise a link prevented from longitudinal movement by an abutment (46,48) and normally constrained against lateral movement by the reciprocable member (14). Thus removal of the reciprocable member (14) away from the link enables transverse movement of the link clear of the fixed abutment. Such an arrangement provides a particularly simple and inexpensive release means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276497-A (GB)
Title: Two part coil end support
Inventor: NARUMI EIJI
IPC: H02K3/50
Filed: 1994-04-29
Abstract: A coil-end supporting device comprises a holder with retainers 55 for supporting the coil ends 3a of the stator of a rotary machine at both ends of a bar- or plate- shaped support 62. A mounting rod 10 perpendicularly intersects an intermediate portion of the support, and is received in a slot 4a of the stator core. A coupler 50 integrally formed mid connecting portions 51 engages the holder via engaging portions 59. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282322-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable child seat
Inventor: BRUHNKE ULRICH
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 1994-09-15
Abstract: An inflatable child seat for use in motor vehicles, has at least two air chambers 2, 14, 9, 8, 10, and is adapted to be folded up when the air chambers have been evacuated to form a suitcase-like body (1, Fig.1). The seat can be fixed in this folded position by means of a releasable fastener (4). One half of the suitcase-like body forms an air chamber representing an inflatable cushion 2 and the other half contains air chambers forming side parts 8, a backrest 9, a head restraint 10 and a tray 13. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294709-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing a porous material
Inventor: MULLENDER ANDREW JAMES
IPC: B29C67/04
Filed: 1994-11-04
Abstract: A porous material is manufactured by weaving thermoplastic, e.g. polycarbonate or nylon fibres (32) through a tow of carbon fibres (34) which has been pre-impregnated with an epoxy resin. A second layer of pre-impregnated carbon fibres (36) orientated in the same direction as the plastics fibre (32) are superimposed on the woven layer (32, 34) and the epoxy resin is cured to bond the fibres (32, 34 and 36) together. A ceramic slurry is applied and allowed to penetrate through the second layer of fibres (36) and part way through the woven layer of fibres (32, 34) to a controlled depth before being dried to form a mask (38). A thermoplastic powder is then applied to the unmasked region of the woven layer of fibres (32, 34) and sintered. Finally the mask (38) and the thermoplastic fibres (32) are removed chemically to produce a porous material which comprises a sintered thermoplastic layer (40) reinforced with carbon fibres (34 and 36) through which channels are provided where the fibres (32) have been removed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284879-A (GB)
Title: Device for protecting barrier against projectiles
Inventor: ALEXEEVICH BODROV SERGEY
IPC: F41H5/007
Filed: 1993-03-10
Abstract: A device for protecting obstacles from projectiles comprises a housing (1) in which are arranged at least one pair of capsules (2, 3) each of which is constructed in three layers, the middle layer being made of explosive. The capsules in each pair are connected to a common detonation circuit and configured in such a way that their opposing surfaces (4, 5) form an acute angle (a) in the plane perpendicular to the said surfaces (4, 5) and to the surface (6) of the obstacle (7) requiring protection. <IMAGE>