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Patent GB-0607761-D0 (GB)
Title: Variable density stent
IPC: A61F2/07
Filed: 2006-04-20
Abstract: A device (10) for maintaining fluid flow through at least one passage in a human or animal body, the device comprising two end portions (12, 14) for anchoring the device in position, and an intermediate portion (16) which allows movement of the end portions relative to each another, wherein the end portions and intermediate portion together define a pathway for fluid flow through the device. The device is particularly suitable for use in the treatment of coronary heart disease by minimally invasive surgery, and the invention extends to a method for diverting fluid flow from one passage to another.
Patent GB-0715768-D0 (GB)
Title: Sensor arrangement
Filed: 2007-08-14
Abstract: A sensor arrangement (1) comprising a plurality of sensors (4, 5) and a measurement device (8), the plurality of sensors (4, 5) divided into sensor groups (2, 3), each sensor group (2, 3) comprising a number of sensors (4, 5), the groups (2, 3) being arranged such that the sensor groups (2, 3) are electrically matched, the sensors (4, 5) in a sensor group (2, 3) coupled in parallel with each other to form a sensor ladder (6, 7), the measurement device (8) arranged to compare electrical signals from each sensor group (2, 3) and to output an indication signal, characterised in that the measurement device (8) is coupled (9, 10) to each sensor ladder (6, 7) at an intermediate position and in that the coupling position of each sensor ladder (6, 7) are electrically equivalent to one another. Also a method of monitoring a plurality of sensors.
Patent GB-0718105-D0 (GB)
Title: Door close
Filed: 2007-01-23
Abstract: A door closer comprises a housing for fitting into a door a tension member extending longitudinally within a central bore of the housing and extending outwardly of the housing through the opening to define an end thereof for fitting to a door frame, a spring within the housing and a hydraulic damping. The piston includes an accumulator 90 comprising a compressible foam body and a spacer element.
Patent GB-0723192-D0 (GB)
Title: Improvements in liquid heating vessels
Filed: 2007-11-27
Abstract: A liquid heating vessel comprises a heater forming at least part of the base of the vessel, the heater comprising a heater plate and an electric heating element attached to or formed on the underside of the heater plate. The vessel further comprises a disrupter member 118 having an annular part 120 disposed above and extending over at least part of the upper surface of the heater plate opposite where the heating element is provided. The surface of the annular part 120 in contact with liquid below the disrupter member 118 is generally concave. The disrupter member 118 is arranged in use to partially isolate a layer of liquid directly above the heating element. This can reduce the noise produced by the vessel in heating or boiling water.
Patent GB-0920027-D0 (GB)
Title: Cyclonic utility vacuum
Filed: 2008-05-15
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner including multiple cleaning stages comprises a first cyclonic stage and a second cyclonic stage, which is spaced from the first cyclonic stage. A housing defines a first particle collector that communicates with the first cyclonic stage. The first particle collector includes an opening. A removable lid covers the first particle collector opening. A second particle collector in communication with the second cyclonic stage is removable with the lid. A suction motor is supported by the vacuum cleaner. The suction motor establishes and maintains a flow of air through the vacuum cleaner.
Patent GB-8329954-D0 (GB)
Title: Collapsible support with armrests
IPC: B62B7/08
Filed: 1983-11-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a collapsible, stick-folding, lie-back pushchair (1) including seat support members (17) having back rest members (20) and armrest members (22), the inclination of the back rest members (20) being controlled by connector members (28) slidabe along armrest members (22) and having locking means in the form of a spring loaded pin (29) for engagement with a hole (32) in the arm-rest members (22). In the fully reclined position, the back rest members (20), and thus the seat, lie substantially parallel with the ground, at an angle of 165 DEG -170 DEG  to the horizontal.
Patent GB-8405645-D0 (GB)
Title: Friction materials
IPC: F16D69/02
Filed: 1984-03-03
Abstract: A non-asbestos clutch facing has an actual density such that the facing is permeable to air. The clutch facing is preferably a moulded facing containing short reinforcing . fibres and having an actual density not greater than 90% of theoretical.The facing may be made by a technique in which a pre-form is prepared, moulded to the desired density and then cured under a pressure such as not to cause substantial further density change.
Patent GB-8700970-D0 (GB)
Title: Control circuit
IPC: H02H3/44
Filed: 1987-01-17
Abstract: A control circuit for an electrically opeated vehicle window or sun roof includes a manually actuated switch 3,4 associated with each window or sunroof, relays 5 for setting the direction of rotation of the associated electric motors 2, a resistor 6 connected between the relays 5 and ground potential; and CPU 7. The CPU actuates the relays 5 and motors 2 in accordance with the switched command, and monitors the current through the resistor 6. From this it calculates and continuously updates a memory with data representing the current flow through the resistor 6 when the windows/sunroof are moving without meeting an obstruction and derives a peak valve for the current from this stored value 16 the current drawn exceeds the calculated peak value, the electric motor is stopped or reversed. The horn may also be sounded. A main sensor may cause closure of the windows/sunroof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-8707511-D0 (GB)
Title: Modular swivel
IPC: F16L27/08
Filed: 1987-03-30
Abstract: A modular swivel comprises at least two pivoted plates mounted in stepped relationship, the pivots being situated at the extremities and mid points of the plates. Each plate has at least one associated channel, the upper section of the channel in the lower plate communicating with the lower section of the channel in the upper plate through a swivel joint so that a clear path is formed through the swivel. The plates pivot on an axis which is coaxial with the axis of the swivel joint. The swivel may be used on mooring and loading buoys for tankers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-8807276-D0 (GB)
Title: Settling/compacting granular material
IPC: F17C13/00
Filed: 1988-03-26
Abstract: A method of compacting granular insulating material in an enclosed space particularly in the annular space between an inner shell and an outer wall of a storage tank utilises an apparatus comprising a carrier (15), means (19) for moving the carrier (15) around the space and for varying the height of the carrier (15) within the space, and a plurality of elongated pokers (22) supported by and depending from the carrier (15). The method comprises periodically lowering the carrier to immerse the pokers into the granular material and then raising the carrier to withdraw the pokers from the granular material and periodically moving the carrier to different positions with the pokers withdrawn from the granular material.
Patent GB-8913889-D0 (GB)
Title: New compositions of matter
IPC: A61K9/36
Filed: 1989-06-16
Abstract: The invention provides a sustained release formulation of ketoprofen comprising granules each of which comprises a core comprising ketoprofen and microcrystalline cellulose and a coating comprising awater-soluble and a water-insoluble cellulose derivative.
Patent GB-9005892-D0 (GB)
Title: Rail pads and methods of upgrading railway track using such pads
IPC: E01B9/68
Filed: 1990-03-15
Abstract: A pad which is suitable to be placed on a foundation for a railway rail and to have the rail standing on it, the pad being generally rectangular and comprising a web (1) from which, when the web (1) is lying horizontally, protuberances (2, 3) project upwardly but no protuberances project downwardly, is characterised in that there are tens of the protuberances (2, 3) in the form of studs, each of which, except possibly at the edges of the pad, is completely surrounded by a portion of the web (1) which is free from protuberances (2, 3), the studs having convexly rounded tips and all the studs, except possibly at the edges of the pad, being substantially identical and of circular cross-section. The pad is further characterised in that it has two ears (8) projecting laterally from each of two opposite edges of the pad to receive between them a part projecting upwardly from the rail foundation whereby the pad is prevented from moving along the rail. The pad is still further characterised in that it is no more than 6.5mm. thick. Preferably, the pad is no more than 6mm. thick, and is desirably about 5.5mm. thick. A method of upgrading a section of railway track using such a pad is also disclosed.
Patent GB-9114265-D0 (GB)
Title: Sampling device
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 1991-07-02
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP92/01480 Sec. 371 Date Feb. 14, 1994 Sec. 102(e) Date Feb. 14, 1994 PCT Filed Jun. 30, 1992 PCT Pub. No. WO93/00994 PCT Pub. Date Jan. 21, 1993.A sampling device includes a cylindrical tube having a smaller diameter portion in which a plunger is mounted for sliding sealing movement. The inner end of the cylinder is sealed from the interior of the tube by a rupturable element, and the plunger has sharp end edge which will rupture the sealing element when the plunger is depressed. The outer end of the plunger is formed with a series of grooves capable of retaining a sample. Depression of the plunger breaks the sealing element and carries the sample into the tube to test its reaction with a reagent previously sealed in the tube. The end of the plunger remote from the sealing element forms a seal in the cylinder. A generally similar arrangement at the opposite end of the tube allows a second reagent to be added to the reagent in the tube.
Patent GB-9403353-D0 (GB)
Title: Apparatus for loading and unloading of twin disk lapping and honing machines
IPC: B24B37/34
Filed: 1994-02-22
Abstract: Apparatus, for loading and unloading of twin disk lapping and honing machines, includes a plurality of orbiting disks 24 carrying workpieces and arranged at a predetermined pitch, the orbiting disks having peripheral toothings 26 which roll along internal 20 and external 16 annular members having teeth or pins 22, 18 when the internal 20 and/or the external 16 annular members are rotated by a drive, and the orbiting disks with the workpieces being fed into and removed from an interspace between the internal 20 and external 16 annular members by linearly conveying loading 30 and unloading 32 devices, which are arranged so as to be separated and offset along the periphery of the lapping or honing machine by one or a plurality of pitches. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-9411270-D0 (GB)
Title: A release device
IPC: E21B17/02
Filed: 1994-06-06
Abstract: A release device for releasably coupling a first object to a second object includes a first member (10) adapted to be coupled to the first object and a second member (20) adapted to be coupled to the second objects. A latch mechanism (12, 21, 38) releasably couples the first member (10) to the second member (20). A time delay mechanism (22, 23, 24, 26, 27) permits the latch mechanism (12, 21, 38) to decouple the first and second members (10, 20) only after a time interval has elapsed from initiation of the decoupling of the first and second member (10, 20). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-9412011-D0 (GB)
Title: Production of mineral fibres
IPC: C03C1/00
Filed: 1994-06-15
Abstract: Man made vitreous fibres are made by a process comprising forming moulded briquettes of particulate mineral material that includes contaminated foundry sand, forming a melt by melting in a furnace a charge comprising the briquettes and forming fibres from the melt, and the melt and the fibres have a content, measured as oxides, that includes Al2O3 in an amount of not more than 4 % by weight.
Patent GB-9607339-D0 (GB)
Title: Composition analysis
IPC: G06N3/04
Filed: 1996-04-09
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB96/01390 Sec. 371 Date Dec. 8, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Dec. 8, 1997 PCT Filed Jun. 10, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO96/42058 PCT Pub. Date Dec. 27, 1996A method and apparatus for analysing a sample, in which a neural network is trained to correct for measurement drift of a given analytical instrument (e.g., a mass spectrometer). The training is carried out using first and second sets of data obtained by the instrument from samples of known compositions at initial and subsequent instants of time, respectively. The trained neural network is used to transform data, obtained by the instrument from a sample of unknown composition at said subsequent instant of time, to an estimate of the data which would have been obtained by the instrument from that sample at the initial instant of time. The transformed dasta is then analysed to analyse the sample of unknown composition.
Patent GB-9619050-D0 (GB)
Title: Mobile support unit
IPC: A61G7/015
Filed: 1996-09-12
Abstract: A support unit, for locating a body at different positions relative to another part of the body, comprising a chassis and a working carrier comprising a first section for the trunk, a second section for the thighs, and a third section for the legs. A waist coupling is located between the first section and the second section enabling the first section and second section to rotate relative to one another about a waist axis. A knee coupling is located between the second section and the third section enabling the second section to rotate relative to one another about the knee axis. The waist axis is parallel to the knee axis and separated substantially by the length of the second section. The working carrier at least with the first, second and third sections lie in a substantially common horizontal plane, having in plan overall dimensions substantially greater than the overall dimensions in plan of the chassis. A frame member slidably retaining the first section to support the working carrier at least when the working carrier is substantially horizontal. A variable length column extends between the chassis and the frame member to support the frame member and provide height adjustment. A link serves to limit rotation of the second section towards the first section, at least when the first section is tilted from horizontal. A first variable length longitudinal actuator for enabling the frame member and the working carrier to be rotated relative to the chassis about a horizontal main axis, and a second variable length longitudinal actuator for enabling the first section to be displaced linearly relative to the working carrier. A control mechanism controls operation of the support unit.
Patent GB-9702176-D0 (GB)
Title: Floor covering
IPC: C08L23/06
Filed: 1995-08-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to sheet materials suitable for use in or as a floor covering. The sheet materials comprise a polyalkene resin in intimate admixture with at least one additive comprising a filler, wherein the polyalkene resin has a relatively narrow molecular weight distribution (MWD) and, a small amount of long chain branching and produced by a single site catalysed polymerisation of at least one, linear, branched or cyclic, alkene having from 2 to 20 carbon atoms. The present invention also extends to processes for the production of such sheet materials and floor coverings.
Patent GB-9807189-D0 (GB)
Title: Beverage and coolant manifolds
IPC: B29C65/20
Filed: 1998-04-06
Abstract: Apparatus to simultaneously weld a number of branch pieces of small diameter tubing on to a main piece of small diameter tubing to partly or fully form a plastic manifold is described. The apparatus comprises gripping means and a number of heating elements, some or all being moveable between engaged and disengaged positions to engage the heating means with the surfaces of the pieces to be welded. Following disengagement of the heating means, the gripping means locate the heated surfaces together to effect the welds. The apparatus provides flexibility, whilst still providing precision welding with fast, efficient production of small diameter manifolds. The invention also comprises a plastic beverage manifold whose branches have shaped or reshaped ends to provide connection directly to other ports or parts, simplifying later installation of the manifold. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-9823320-D0 (GB)
Title: Two-way locking device for height safety apparatus
IPC: A62B35/04
Filed: 1998-10-23
Abstract: A fall arrest device (100) for use on an elongate support (180) including locking cams (132, 133, 134, 135) embodied by first and second independent actuable cam elements (133, 135), said cam elements (133, 135) being biased by a bias (132, 133, 134, 135) into locking engagement with the elongate support (180) and being actuated by a common arrester (128) in response to a sudden change in load experienced by the device (100) such that said first cam element (133) traps the elongate support (180) relative to a chassis (102) when the elongate support (180) slopes in a first direction and such that said second cam element (135) traps the elongate support (180) relative to said chassis (102) when the elongate support (180) slopes in a second direction.
Patent GB-9823974-D0 (GB)
Title: Fracture treatment
IPC: A61B17/16
Filed: 1998-11-02
Abstract: The invention provides apparatus for the treatment of a bone fracture (18'), comprising an elongate member (2) adapted for substantially axial insertion into the bone (18) such that it spans the fracture; where in one embodiment the elongate member being formed, adjacent one or both of its proximal and distal ends with fixture location means (9) adapted to receive a fixing device (27) inserted transversely of the elongate member (2) and passing through part at least of the bone to be treated; the position of the fixture location means (9) and the line of insertion of the fixing device (27) being defined by a jig (21) temporarily affixable to the proximal end of the elongate member; wherein a guide means (25) is adapted to pass through the fixture location and act as a guide for the desired location of the fixing device, said apparatus also providing drill means (25a and 26a), guidable by the guide means, and utilizable to form a bore communicating with the fixture location and adapted to accommodate the fixing device.
Patent GB-9914275-D0 (GB)
Title: Cationic cross-bonded starch with stable and tailor-made viscosity
IPC: C08B31/00
Filed: 1999-06-18
Abstract: A method for preparing a cationic cross-bonding reagent wherein the amount of cross-bonding impurities is determined and a certain quantity of a cross-bonding agent is added. This cationic cross-bonding reagent is used in a process for preparing cationic cross-bonded starches with tailor-made viscosity and excellent viscosity stability. Products with tailor-made viscosity can be used according to their need in specific applications in the wet-end of papermaking.
Patent HU-0101574-D0 (HU)
Title: Method and device for the directional cooling of light metal castings in a casting fluid
Inventor: HUBER JOHANN
IPC: C22F1/04
Filed: 2001-04-18
Abstract: A method of controlled quenching of light metal castings in a liquid bath has castings in the liquid bath subjected, from below, at least temporarily, by a rising flow of gas bubbles. The gas bubbles are generated in situ in a uniformly distributed way at the base of the liquid bath.
Patent HU-9303133-D0 (HU)
Title: Pavement surface
Inventor: SCHEIWILLER RENE
IPC: E01C5/06
Filed: 1993-03-05
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP93/00507 Sec. 371 Date Nov. 9, 1993 Sec. 102(e) Date Nov. 9, 1993 PCT Filed Mar. 5, 1993 PCT Pub. No. WO93/18232 PCT Pub. Date Sep. 16, 1993.A concrete paving stone adapted to be disposed in circular and elongate paving configurations. The paving stone includes at least two side walls and a substantially planar upper face, each of the side walls being an arched side wall and including an elevated face at a center region thereof which comprises an abutting surface and two associated wedge surfaces adjoining the abutting surface on both sides thereof. The associated wedge surfaces extend from the abutting surface to an associated arched side wall. The elevated face further extends across a substantial portion of a length of the associated arched side wall and is effective for creating a fixed abutment between adjoining arched side walls of adjoining paving stones in a paving configuration.
Patent HU-9303715-D0 (HU)
Title: Process and device for filtering liquids
Inventor: HANDTMANN THOMAS
IPC: B01D37/02
Filed: 1992-06-25
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP92/01436 Sec. 371 Date Feb. 7, 1994 Sec. 102(e) Date Feb. 7, 1994 PCT Filed Jun. 25, 1992 PCT Pub. No. WO93/00146 PCT Pub. Date Jan. 7, 1993.The present invention refers to filtering method and a filter device for filtering liquids, especially beverages. The filtering method and the filter device are to be reliable and simple without any negative influence on the quality of the filtrate. A filter is produced in a precoating station by precoating with a filter aid, the filters being then removed from the precoating station together with the filter carriers and introduced into a filtering station, where they are stacked up like a tower and pressed together.
Patent HU-9503706-D0 (HU)
Title: Difluoro statone analogs
Inventor: SCHIRLIN DANIEL
IPC: C07D213/30
Filed: 1994-06-07
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/US94/06376 Sec. 371 Date Dec. 18, 1995 Sec. 102(e) Date Dec. 18, 1995 PCT Filed Jun. 7, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO95/01958 PCT Pub. Date Jan. 19, 1995This invention relates to novel difluoro statone analogs, to the processes and intermediates useful for their preparation and to their use as anti-viral agents.
Patent HU-9602657-D0 (HU)
Title: Combined hormonal contraception pharmaceutical preparation
Inventor: DUESTERBERG BERND
IPC: A61K31/565
Filed: 1995-03-30
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP95/01190 Sec. 371 Date Dec. 16, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Dec. 16, 1996 PCT Filed Mar. 30, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO95/26730 PCT Pub. Date Oct. 12, 1995A pharmaceutical combination preparation with two hormone components that are manufactured physically separately in a packaging unit and that are intended for time-sequential oral administration, which in each case consist of a number of daily dosage units that are placed physically separately and are individually removable in the packaging unit. As a hormonal active ingredient, a first hormone component contains in combination an estrogen preparation and, in at least a dosage that is sufficient to inhibit ovulation, a gestagen preparation, and as a hormonal active ingredient the second hormone component contains only an estrogen preparation. The first hormone component comprises 23 or 24 daily units and the second hormone component comprises 4 to 10 daily units. The total number of hormone daily units is equal to the total number of days of the desired cycle, but at least 28 days in length. This combination preparation is used for female birth control, and allows for an estrogen content that is as low as possible in each individual dosage unit and also has a low total hormone content per administration cycle, with high contraceptive reliability, low incidence of follicular development, and satisfactory cycle control, with reliable avoidance of intracyclic menstrual bleeding as well as of undesirable side-effects.\!