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Patent GB-2274427-A (GB)
Title: Fuel container material
Inventor: FLETCHER RICHARD ANTONY
IPC: B32B1/02
Filed: 1993-01-22
Abstract: A material for use in forming a container comprises a first layer (12) for use as an outer wall, a second layer (14) for use as an inner wall, and an intermediate, liquid impermeable layer (16) to restrict the permeability of fuel vapour. The intermediate layer is bonded (e.g. by adhesive) to both the first and second layers. The intermediate layer may be a plastics film such as fluorinated ethene propene (FEP) which is chemically etched on both sides to enable bonding. The second layer may be a high nitrile polyvinylchloride compound laminate. The first layer may be a fabric coated with a high nitrile PVC compound. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275893-A (GB)
Title: Oil containment boom.
Inventor: MILLIGAN DONALD LINDSAY
IPC: E02B15/04
Filed: 1993-03-09
Abstract: A section of oil containment boom 1 comprises a buoyancy tube 2 with a depending wall 3 forming a skirt formed with a pocket 4 in which ballast means 5 is contained. An inflation duct 6 can inflate the tube 2 through valves 17. A membrane 7 within the buoyancy tube 2 separates the interior of the buoyancy tube into several separate compartments. The membrane 7 is secured to the buoyancy tube 2 at longitudinal positions 9 and 10 and in addition is secured to the inner peripheral wall of the buoyancy tube 2 at positions 11 for half of the circumference of the buoyancy tube 2 ie the joint position 9 to the joint position 10 around the sidewall 2a alternately on one side and the other side of the buoyancy tube 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278329-A (GB)
Title: Conveyor to space articles equally
Inventor: BRADLEY ALBERT JOHN
IPC: B65G17/24
Filed: 1993-05-01
Abstract: A chain conveyor 1 moves a series of support rollers 4/5 in the direction of arrow 9. Rollers 5 are caused to rotate by interaction with guide 7, this rotation causing packages 8 to move to free-wheeling support rollers 4, whilst conveying takes place. Provides equi-spaced packages. Drive for rollers 5 may be rubber/friction, or tooth and rack. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267458-A (GB)
Title: Closing device for packed product envelopes
Inventor: MANTOVANI GIANNI
IPC: B65B51/10
Filed: 1993-06-03
Abstract: Wrapping is secured around products eg packages (11) by activating an adhesive (16) provided between overlapping layers (14, 15) of the wrapping (12). The enveloped product (11) is only exposed to the activating energy (eg heat) in the vicinity of the overlap area; adjacent areas are free from the action of the activating energy. Preferably the product and the heat source (9) are urged into contact by an overhead belt (31). Conveyors at both the input and output ends of the machine each comprise two parallel endless belts which may be driven at different speeds to orient the packages correctly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269855-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine cylinder head camshaft bearing cap and rocker shaft support unit.
Inventor: RECKZUGEL CHRISTOPF
IPC: F01L1/053
Filed: 1993-08-02
Abstract: Camshaft bearing caps 7a, 7b have rocker arm shaft holes 14, 14' and adjacent bearing caps of all the cylinders of a bank of cylinders are connected by longitudinal webs 8, 9 to form a one-piece unit 11. Transverse webs 10a, 10b between adjacent bearing caps 7a, 7b have rocker shaft holes 14a, 14a' and define rocker arm spaces 20, 22, 23.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281839-A (GB)
Title: Grass collecting hover mower
Inventor: SHAWE-TAYLOR ARLAND
IPC: A01D43/077
Filed: 1993-09-15
Abstract: A grass collecting hover mower has a cutter blade 4 rotatable about a vertical axis within a first chamber 2. A large volume of air is drawn axially into the centre of the first chamber 2 above the cutter blade 4 through an air inlet passage 33. The cutter blade is provided with an upturned portion 4a and 4b which is preferably an upturned edge of the blade 4. In use, grass cuttings produced in the first chamber 2 are initially impelled by the upturned portion 4a and 4b of the cutter blade 4 around the axis of the cutter blade. The air flow created by the cutter blade 4 in the first chamber 2 then causes the impelled grass cuttings to be urged radially outwards by centrifugal force toward and through a discharge opening 10. A second chamber 1 is provided with a fan 3 for creating the lift air in the usual manner and preferably the first chamber 2 is nested within the second chamber 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282863-A (GB)
Title: Mountings providing at least one axis of movement with damping
Inventor: CURRY RICHARD GRAHAM
IPC: F16M11/08
Filed: 1993-10-14
Abstract: The disclosure relates to a viscous damper of the labyrinth ring type for incorporation in a mounting for a TV or video camera for damping pan or tilt movement of the camera. The damper has a stator (10) having a multiplicity of upstanding concentric annular fins (12) and a rotor (17) having a corresponding multiplicity of concentric annular fins (32) projecting downwardly which interleaf with clearance with the upstanding flanges of the stator, the space between the fins being filled with a viscous fluid to provide a resistance to relative movement between the rotor and stator. The rotor is adjusted with respect to the stator by a motor driven lead screw 25. A speed sensor measures speed of the rotor with respect to the stator and torque applied to the camera by the hand control to pan or tilt the camera is measured by a strain gauge associated with the hand control. A control system is provided for the motor embodying a microprocessor preprogrammed with one or more algorithms coordinating torque and speed. Thus the viscous damper may be controlled to provide a resistance torque to movement which rises generally linearly with speed as detected by the speed sensor to a certain level whereafter the resistance is maintained constant. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274054-A (GB)
Title: Mattress
Inventor: WELCH ROBERT JOHN DUDLEY
IPC: A47C27/15
Filed: 1993-12-31
Abstract: A patient support mattress (12) comprises a plurality of layers (3, 4, 5) of open-cell foamed synthetic plastics material, said mattress being provided with air passages (10, 11) extending therethrough for the dissipation of moisture characterised by a plurality of longitudinal channels (7, 8) each extending from one longitudinal edge (3) to another longitudinal edge (3). The invention assists in the dissipation of moist air from the mattress even when the patient is lying still. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274891-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for internally connecting to coiled tubing
Inventor: LAFLIN WALTER JOSEPH
IPC: F16L33/30
Filed: 1994-01-12
Abstract: A ratchet-type spoolable connector 10 for coupling coiled tubing 12 to tools or other coiled tubing. A mandrel 30 is engaged by a ratchet 35, 37 to the inside of a body 16 and slips 50 abut the end of the body 16 and engage the mandrel 30. The alternate application of tension and compression across the connector 10 ratchets the mandrel 30 into wedging engagement with the slips 50 for gripping the coiled tubing 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274618-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing cavitied ceramic multilayer block.
Inventor: SAITOH TSUYOSHI
IPC: H01L23/057
Filed: 1994-01-27
Abstract: When a plurality of ceramic green sheets (19, 27, 31 provided with cavity holes (20, 28, 32) are respectively pressed by an elastic member (23), rigid plates (22, 30, 34) which are sized to be in contact with overall major surfaces of the respective ceramic green sheets (19, 27, 31) and provided with holes (21, 29, 33) equivalent to or slightly smaller than the cavity holes (20, 28, 32) are interposed between the elastic member (23) and the respective ceramic green sheets (19, 27, 31). Thus, the cavity holes (20, 28, 32) are inhibited from undesired deformation caused by deformation of the elastic member (23). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276441-A (GB)
Title: Vehicular headlamp having uniform appearance
Inventor: IWASAKI MASAHITO
IPC: F21V5/00
Filed: 1994-03-09
Abstract: A vehicular headlamp which has a good uniformity of design and a good appearance when viewed from the front, comprises first lamp of the reflection type having a light source (24) and a parabolic reflector (22) circular when viewed from the front, and second and third lamps of the projection type having light sources (34, 44), substantially elliptic reflectors (32, 42), and projection lenses (36, 46) circular when viewed from the front, are horizontally arrayed. Profile lines, circular when seen from the front, are formed on a transparent front cover assembled over the front opening portion of the lamp body at positions corresponding to the three lamps and matching the circumferential profiles of the reflector or the projection lenses, whereby a horizontal array of the three profile lines appears in the front cover, providing the head lamp with a good uniformity of design. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277464-A (GB)
Title: Positioning of filter assembly in centrifugal processing of biological fluids
Inventor: PALL DAVID B
IPC: B01L99/00
Filed: 1991-11-06
Abstract: A system for processing a biological fluid, especially blood, comprises at least one container which fits in a centrifuge bucket 120, at least one filter assembly 114 in fluid communication with the container and a bracket 122, adapted to receive the filter assembly, which is cooperatively arranged with the bucket. A method for processing a biological fluid, especially blood, using a processing apparatus (comprising a first and second container and a filter assembly interposed therebetween) comprises collecting a biological fluid in the first container, placing the processing apparatus in a centrifuge bucket and positioning the filter assembly away from the bottom of the bucket prior to centrifuging. Preferably the positioning is achieved using a bracket which rests on or partly within the centrifuge bucket. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279427-A (GB)
Title: A non-positive quick clamping device for axial clamping of supply rolls or spools
Inventor: SCHLUETER-WOHLFEIL JUERGEN ULR
IPC: B65H75/08
Filed: 1994-06-07
Abstract: A non-positive quick clamping device axially movable on a smooth shaft 2 and comprising connected components in the form of a clamping unit and a gripping unit which centres and clamps a supply roll between it and an abutment secured to the shaft. The gripping unit has a casing (4) and a gripping ring (5) which is prestressed by a spring (14) and, under the action of axial forces, increases its resistance to movement on the shaft. An individual axial clamping force can be exerted on the supply roll via a thread (11), by rotating a clamping wheel (13) rotatably connected via a ball bearing (10) to a cone (2). In order to change the roll, the cone (2) is screwed back by the clamping wheel (13) and the positive engagement between the gripping ring (5) and the shaft (3) is relaxed so that the quick clamping device can be pulled off the free end of the shaft. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290257-A (GB)
Title: Sheet binding
Inventor: PARKER IRIS VERONICA
IPC: B42B4/00
Filed: 1994-06-15
Abstract: A device is disclosed which enables a stack of paper within a binder to be stapled along a line which is close to one edge of the stack. The device has a base with a top surface 12.1 on which a stapling gun can be placed. A platform (16) for supporting a paper stack S extends across the base, there being a raised rim 18 above the platform. The rim 18 includes an overhang 22 which bounds, with the top surface of the platform, an undercut slot 24. The stack S to be stapled is inserted under the overhang 22 onto the slot 24 and is supported by the platform 16. The platform 16 and rim 18 have a gap (20, Fig. 1) therein for receiving the front end of a stapling gun which is positioned with its anvil at 30, that is, just below the stack S. The stack S and stapling gun are thus located with respect to one another so that accurate stapling is possible. A clamping strip (40) is disclosed which is applied to the spine of the bound stack, and comprises a generally U-shaped cross-section with two resiliently flexible limbs (42) which converge forwards their free edges. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290964-A (GB)
Title: Transdermal drug delivery system
Inventor: URTTI ARTO OLAVI
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 1994-07-08
Abstract: A controlled release transdermal system for the delivery of at least one therapeutic agent comprises:  a reservoir comprising     (a) the therapeutic agent (eg. weak acid or base) in ionized form (b) a pH adjusting agent which upon uptake of water is converted to a buffer solution and (c) a cyclized polysaccharide eg. cyclodextrin, cyclodextrin derivative or cyclodextrin polymer, capable of improving the solubility of the therapeutic agent in the buffer solution by forming an inclusion complex with the therapeutic agent; and a reservoir wall comprising a polymer substantially impermeable to the ionized form or to the inclusion complex form of the therapeutic agent but permeable to water and to the unionized form of the therapeutic agent. Water from skim penetrates the reservoir causing (b) to form a buffer solution; the change in pH causes the unionized form to form which permeates the reservoir wall. Upon partitioning of the unionized form to the reservoir wall, more therapeutic agent is released from the cyclized polysaccharide complex.
Patent GB-2280662-A (GB)
Title: Streamlined elevator car
Inventor: SUGAHARA JUN
IPC: B66B11/02
Filed: 1994-07-15
Abstract: An elevator system has a car (1) with a cab (2) mounted via vibration damping members (8) to a rigid frame (3). The frame (3) supports a cover which extends around the sides of the cab (2) and has tapered upper and lower ends to give streamlining which smooths the air flow around the car. Although turbulence may be generated downstream of the tapered ends, vibration due to such turbulence is not transmitted to the cab (2) due to the gap between the cab (2) and the cover. The cover has an opening therein aligned with the doors (18A, 18B) of the cab (2). If guide rollers (32, 35) of the elevator car (1) project beyond the cover, guide roller covers (52, 53) may be provided. The tapering of the lower end of the cover may be more gradual than the upper to counter-act the effect of up-draft within the elevator shaft. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282538-A (GB)
Title: Herbicidal compositions
Inventor: BARTON JOHN EDWARD DUNCAN
IPC: A01N43/20
Filed: 1994-09-27
Abstract: A herbicidal composition comprises a compound of formula (I) in admixture with a herbicidally acceptable carrier or diluent   <IMAGE> wherein R<1> is an optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl or heterocyclyl group.
Patent GB-2294545-A (GB)
Title: Tape measures
Inventor: MASAO KADOWAKI
IPC: G01B3/00
Filed: 1994-10-27
Abstract: A tape measure including a storing box and a tape linearly extensibly wound in the box. One side (3) of the tape is marked with metric scales and the scales are denoted by length indication numerals at 10 cm intervals. In addition, near each of the length indication numerals is marked a data table which shows the length of fractions of the respective numeral. Consequently, one-half, one-third, one-fourth, one-fifth to one-ninth of any measured length can be read on the data table. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295668-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchange unit for self-cooling beverage containers
Inventor: ANTHONY MICHAEL
IPC: F25D3/10
Filed: 1994-11-08
Abstract: A portable heat exchanger unit (10) for use in cooling a beverage in a container (50) comprises a canister (60) for holding a quantity of compressed or liquified gas. The canister includes a base (70), a wall (90) in thermal contact with the beverage in the container, an integral lid (72), a reinforcing post (82), and a ridged panel (92) extending around the inside wall of the canister forming a plurality of open channels (98). The canister is divided into first and second heat exchange chambers (64, 66). An actuator subassembly (142) is snap-fitted to a hub (84) on the post. A plurality of channels located in the base of the hub create a vortex generating area. The unit is able to float into position at the top of the container, groove (80) engaging ridge (104) on the lid (54) of the can. When the can is opened by a pull-top, the pressure differential across panel (144) causes actuator (150) to move towards the vortex area, opening passage (162). The gas in the canister then begins to boil, entering the bottom of channels (98) and absorbing heat from the beverage through the canister wall (90) and base (70). The gas escapes via the vortex area to channels (162), before passing out of the container through the opening in the lid. Back pressure created by the vortex area, reduces the flow rate of escaping gas. After the cooling process is completed, panel (144) recoils to its original flat condition, pushing the unit away from the lid. Beverage can then be poured from the container for consumption. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295761-A (GB)
Title: Tenderising meat
Inventor: GORDON JOSEPH
IPC: A23L13/70
Filed: 1995-02-01
Abstract: A process for tenderising meat cuts which are in the form of whole muscle, comprising: physically tenderising the selected meat cut; injecting a tenderising solution into the meat cut to achieve a weight gain of at least 15% by weight of the meat, the tenderising solution comprising:     - 0.5 to 1.5% of papain by weight of solution   - 0.5 to 1.0% of salt by weight of solution   - 2.8 to 3.6% of phosphate by weight of solution   - balance water massaging said meat cuts to disseminate the tenderising solution uniformly, forming said meat to a desired shape, freezing the meat cuts, raising the temperature to about -3 to -7 DEG C, and forming the meat cuts to a desired shape under pressure. Portions may be sliced from the shaped cuts at about -3 to -7 DEG C and said portions are then vacuum or skin packed. The selected meat may be trimmed of fat and/or skin and membrane prior to tenderisation.
Patent GB-2299221-A (GB)
Title: Cable gland
Inventor: JENKINS PETER DAVID
IPC: F16L5/02
Filed: 1995-03-21
Abstract: A cable gland provides a seal where a cable 10 passes through a hole 14 in a bulkhead 16. To make the seal, a pre-formed fusible body 20 is placed around the cable where the cable will pass through a flanged hole in the bulkhead. Heat is then applied to make the body 20 melt and flow into intimate contact both with the flanges 18 surrounding the hole and with the surface of the cable 10, so that when the fusible material cools down and sets, the cable is sealed in the hole.
Patent GB-2288031-A (GB)
Title: Method and arrangement for indicating an overload in a switching element
Inventor: LOUKUSA JARMO
IPC: H03K17/0812
Filed: 1993-11-30
Abstract: The invention concerns a method and arrangement for indicating an overload in a direct current switch. In the method is measured an overload of a switching element (Q4, Q5) provided with a control switch (Q3) and supplying a signal path (A). To detect an overload, the current (I) passing through the control switch (Q3) of the switching element (Q4, Q5) is examined. When a change is detected in the current (I) passing through the control switch (Q3) of the switching element (Q4, Q5) supplying the signal path (A), a control signal (K) controlling the overload current is generated from the main current path of the control switch (Q3) to an indicator switch (Q12). By means of the control signal (K) is generated an indicator signal (L) indicating the overload current. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295458-A (GB)
Title: DVT prevention apparatus and monitoring method
Inventor: SCHILD ROLF
IPC: A61H23/04
Filed: 1993-07-07
Abstract: An inflatable garment for applying compression to the limb of a patient has two inflatable chambers (1, 2) on respective limbs of a patient. Both the lower and upper chambers are directly connected sequentially to a common source of inflation. A non-return valve (9) prevents any deflation of the first chamber when beginning to inflate the second chamber. A differential pressure sensor (31, 32) connected between garments on the two limbs of a patient indicates by a display device 34 the polarity of the pressure reading which of the garments is being monitored. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2303845-A (GB)
Title: Envelope side registration apparatus combined with a stacker
Inventor: KAYSER DAVID E
IPC: B65H9/10
Filed: 1996-08-01
Abstract: A pusher 60 displaces a vertically oriented envelope 2 horizontally such that the bottom edge of the envelope 2 engages a conical elastomeric roller 136, the rotation of which urges the envelope 2 laterally towards a preselected one of two side registration walls (12,14 Fig 1). The roller 136 extends through an aperture in a deck 10 and is mounted on the shaft 134 of a motor 132.
Patent GB-2316867-A (GB)
Title: Mobile sauna
Inventor: DAVIES GRAHAM
IPC: A61H33/06
Filed: 1996-09-07
Abstract: A wheeled trailer, capable of being towed by a vehicle, has built on it a box with an entrance door. Inside the box is a wood lined sauna complete with heater. After moving the sauna to the required site it will be used in the normal way until it is not needed then moved elsewhere.
Patent GB-2303589-A (GB)
Title: Joint between centre pillar and roof brace in a motor vehicle body structure
Inventor: MASUDA TOSHIO
IPC: B62D25/06
Filed: 1995-08-30
Abstract: The centre pillar 1 is connected in a smooth circular arc to the centre roof brace 2 through a joint member 8 whose upper and lower portions are lapped on and spot-welded to the inner panel 11 of the centre pillar 1 and the lower panel 21 of the roof brace 2 respectively. The joint member 8 has a tuning or adjustment hole 8a around which the centre pillar may readily bend when a side impact is applied to the centre pillar 1.
Patent GB-2319283-A (GB)
Title: Ladder platform
Inventor: KIRK ALAN WILLIAM
IPC: E06C7/44
Filed: 1996-11-13
Abstract: A ladder retaining or footing device having a base plate 1 with adjustable levelling feet 2 and a raised retaining bar 3 fixed to the base plate 1 by two side plates 4. The ladder is placed on the base plate 1. The stiles 5 of the ladder abut against the raised retaining bar 3 , thus providing secure footing. The distance between the side plates is such as to accomodate any width of ladder. The space between the raised retaining bar 3 and base plate 1 allows ladders which have pivotting or other ladder feet such as rubber or plastic inserts to be accomodated and still allow the ladder stile 5 to abutt against the raised retaining bar 3.
Patent GB-2324340-A (GB)
Title: Rotary vane pump or motor
Inventor: ZBINDEN WALDO BELMONTE
IPC: F04C14/14
Filed: 1996-12-16
Abstract: A rotary vane pump or motor comprises a housing (10) containing a rotor (5) and having fluid inlet and outlet means (37,38). The rotor (5) supports a number of displaceable vanes (9) or vane members (9') which progress around the inner wall surface (94) of a cylindrical member (1) surrounding the rotor (5) and adopting an eccentric position relative to the rotor (5). An eccentric space (20) between the rotor (5) and the wall surface (94) is axially delimited and is separated into diametrical opposed working chambers with the aid of divergent wall portions (2) of wall structures (50) mounting to the cylindrical member (1) for movement therewith to form a regulator (18) or provided in a fixed position on a cover (16) and an opposed end wall of the housing. Windows or openings between radial faces (19) of the wall portions (2) control the flow or fluid and at least the cylindrical members (1) is positionally adjustable to vary the relative sizes of the working chambers and to regulator the flow rate and its direction of flow.
Patent GB-2320944-A (GB)
Title: Roller blind:drum brake
Inventor: COOPER ANDREW PAUL
IPC: E06B9/72
Filed: 1996-12-23
Abstract: A drum 101 for a roller blind, e.g. a smoke blind, is rotated by motor 109 via disc 114. The motor's rotor is connected to electromagnetic brake 110. Controller 116 applies AC mains voltage to the motor, and DC voltage to the brake, such that when the motor is switched on the brake is switched off, and vice versa. If mains voltage is interrupted, the brake holds the blind until the DC voltage is switched off to allow blind deployment. Alternatively (Figure 4, not shown) the brake may be located at the opposite end of the drum and arranged to brake the drum.