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Patent GB-2227174-A (GB)
Title: Sanitary article
Inventor: ARAMAKI YUMIKO
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1989-11-28
Abstract: The sanitary article 1 comprises a liquid-permeable surface material, a liquid-retaining absorbent and a liquid- impermeable anti-leakage material, being substantially in a rectangular form, being provided with flexible flaps 2 extending from both ends in the lateral direction at a position deviated lengthwise. The article is particularly suitable for use as a sanitary napkin, and provides marked lowering of leakage along the buttock depression, especially when the user is asleep. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230072-A (GB)
Title: Transporting seabed material
Inventor: LANGLEY PETER ROBIN
IPC: E02F5/12
Filed: 1990-04-02
Abstract: A method of correcting free span in pipeline systems comprises transporting material from a zone on the seabed (2) spaced from the pipeline (1) to the free span area by means of undersea pump means (10). The fill material may be transported to the pipeline (1) through a duct (11) and discharge apparatus (12). The equipment may be suspended from derricks on a surface vessel (Fig. 7 not shown). The equipment may also be used to transport contaminated material from around the legs of offshore structures to be buried in a trench.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242681-A (GB)
Title: Hirudin fragments
Inventor: CHANG JUI YOA
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 1990-04-05
Abstract: Hirudin fragments consisting of amino acids 1-52, 1-53 or 1-56 of hirudin possess antithrombotic properties. The fragments can be produced by recombinant DNA methods or enzymatic cleavage of parent hirudin, and may contain additional substitutions, additions or deletions.
Patent GB-2233349-A (GB)
Title: Powders and products of tantalum, niobium and their alloys
Inventor: KUMAR PRABHAT
IPC: C22F1/18
Filed: 1990-05-08
Abstract: Disclosed is a powder of tantalum, niobium, or an alloy thereof, having an oxygen content less than about 300 ppm and a powder metallurgy product formed therefrom. The production of the powder or body is effected without exposure to a temperature greater than about 0.7 TH. where TH is the homologous temperature of the metal. The process involves blending the metal powder with a metal (e.g. magnesium) having a higher affinity for oxygen than the powder in a vacuum chamber and heating to a temperature less than about 0.7 TH. The metal containing the oxygen is then removed by evaporation at low pressure and subsequently by selective leaching or dissolution of the powder.
Patent GB-2245829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to frames
Inventor: WILKINSON MARTIN JAMES TAYLOR
IPC: A47G1/16
Filed: 1990-07-07
Abstract: A frame for holding a picture, photograph, mirror or the like constructed from elongate members 14 each having a recess 16 for receiving an associated edge of the picture, photograph, mirror or the like 12 therein and the rear surface of each elongate the member has an additional recess 18 formed therein which is adapted to receive therein the head portion of at least one mounting pin 20 secured in a wall on which the frame is to hang with the frame disposed parallel to or in contact with the plane surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234464-A (GB)
Title: Percussive tool
Inventor: GRAHAM MICHAEL
IPC: B25D17/24
Filed: 1990-07-25
Abstract: A percussive tool such as a hand-held hammer drill in which the various components are held together against the action of a reciprocating piston by at least one connector. Shock absorbing means such as springs, associated with each connector, are provided within the body of the tool.
Patent GB-2249265-A (GB)
Title: Shaving lotion
Inventor: GARRETT GEORGE
IPC: A61K8/97
Filed: 1990-10-30
Abstract: A lotion particularly suited to prepare the skin for shaving with an electric shaver comprises witch hazel and a small amount of a water soluble lubricant such as glycol or propylene glycol. Further optional ingredients comprise a wetting agent and a topical organoleptic agent such as thymol or menthol.
Patent GB-2239187-A (GB)
Title: Model vehicle with side door
Inventor: WAGENER CLAUS
IPC: A63H17/273
Filed: 1990-12-05
Abstract: A model vehicle comprises a metallic pivot pin 14, projecting upwardly from door sill 8 and received by a bearing cavity 15 formed in the door 12. The cavity is defined by vertical ribs between spaced door laminations. If a tilting force is exerted on the door, door portions resiliently yield to release the pin from its bearing cavity. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238758-A (GB)
Title: Image recording apparatus constituting of selectable units
Inventor: OBU MAKOTA
IPC: G03G21/16
Filed: 1990-12-06
Abstract: A copier, printer, facsimile apparatus or similar image forming apparatus made up of components each being constructed into a unit and connected to the others by external arrangements. The apparatus has a base unit 1 accommodating an electric control device, a paper feeding unit 2 removably mounted on the base unit, and an image forming unit 3 for forming an image and recording it on a paper sheet. The base unit 1, paper feeding unit 2, and image forming unit 3 may be combined in any desired configuration to construct an image recording apparatus capable of performing any desired kind of image forming procedure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240473-A (GB)
Title: Liquid dentifrice compositions
Inventor: EBINE YOSHIHIRO
IPC: A61K8/49
Filed: 1991-01-30
Abstract: Liquid dentifrice compositions having an abrasive uniformly dispersed in aqueous medium have a low viscosity to maintain flow and stability with the lapse of time. The compositions contain 5-40% of silica or similar abrasive and an optional xanthane gum/polyacrylate binder such that they have a viscosity of 20-180 poise at 25 DEG C and a yield value of 1-60 Pa at 25 DEG C.
Patent GB-2260741-A (GB)
Title: A conveyor belt skirt seal
Inventor: BRUMBY JOHN ANTHONY
IPC: B65G21/20
Filed: 1991-02-07
Abstract: A conveyor belt skirt seal 26 for mounting in contact with a moving conveyor belt to seal the belt against the escape of dust or particulate matter, has a mounting plate (19) fixedly mounted above the conveyor belt out of contact therewith and at least one skirt board element of material having a low coefficient of friction for contact against a lateral portion of the conveyor belt, and, connected to the mounting plate by an elongate finger engaged in an aperture (24) in a bracket (21) fixed to the mounted plate (19) in such a way that the finger is constricted tightly where it passes through the aperture, to retain it in position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240850-A (GB)
Title: Compact force transducer
Inventor: LEE SHIH-YING
IPC: G01G21/24
Filed: 1991-03-07
Abstract: A compact force transducer has at least one flexible beam (16') (18) joined with a force summing member (14'). The force-to-be-measured (f) is applied to the force summing member (14') along a first axis generally transverse to the beam to deform the beam elastically through a displacement. A sensor (28') is coupled to the beam (16') at the force summing member (14') in a parallel, spaced relationship. Sensor members (28') and beam (16') carry respectively conductive surfaces (38) of a variable gap capacitance sensing means. The arrangement provides an amplification of the relative movement of the surfaces (38). In a hybrid push-pull form, the transducer uses a two beam parallelogram construction with cantilevered sensors coupled rigidly to each beam adjacent one force summing member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260199-A (GB)
Title: Lenticular sheet
Inventor: CHAMBERLIN GILES RUSSELL
IPC: G03B21/62
Filed: 1991-10-01
Abstract: A lenticular sheet comprises an array of parallel cylindrical lenslets 4 which define a series of parallel grooves 10. The lenslets are apertured by means of an opaque aperturing material 12 partially filling the grooves 10. Such a lenticular sheet may be made by forming a preform having a structure of the desired cylindrical lenslets, aperturing the lenslets by partially filling the grooves 10 with an opaque aperturing material 12, and heating and pulling the preform to until the desired dimensions of lenticular shoot are obtained. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264073-A (GB)
Title: "method of and apparatus for cleaning exhaust emissions"
Inventor: TAYLOR MICHAEL
IPC: F01N3/033
Filed: 1992-02-13
Abstract: Exhaust gases from an internal combustion engine first pass through a cooler, in the form of a heat exchanger before passing to a filter. The system preferably is a pressurized system with an appropriate expansion chamber. After being thus cooled, the exhaust gases are passed to a filtering stage which may comprise a passive filter or filters to trap solid particles and liquid droplets in the cooled exhaust gases. Downstream of the cooler and upstream of the passive filter, the system incorporates a scrubbing stage where, for example, the exhaust gases are bubbled through water whereby readily soluble pollutants and, to a significant extent, solid particles, are removed from the exhaust gases and left in the water.
Patent GB-2265689-A (GB)
Title: Valve control system
Inventor: NOLAN RICHARD
IPC: F24D19/10
Filed: 1992-04-02
Abstract: A valve control system 1 typically for a three-port valve 2 for controlling a domestic hot water/central heating system, comprises a motor M for driving the valve 2 and a plurality of microswitches MS1, MS2, MS3 operable, by means of cams, associated with the valve, for controlling the position of the valve 2 and the illumination of two neon lamps NLA, NLB which provide an indication of the position of the valve 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261064-A (GB)
Title: Louvre ventilators
Inventor: GOODWIN DAVID
IPC: F24F13/08
Filed: 1992-10-30
Abstract: A louvred ventilation system comprises a pair of vertical supports 13, a series of elongate louvre blades 51 and a series of elongate bird guards 52. The blades 51 extend horizontally and are inclined to the vertical. The guards 52 extend horizontally and are arranged alternately with the blades 51 the guards having openings 53 therethrough for air flow. The guards 52 are connected directly to the supports 13 and thereby constitute constructional elements of the system as a whole. The blades 51 are mounted in position at least partly by means of the guards 52. A hit-and-miss damper 59 may be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267127-A (GB)
Title: Reciprocating steam engine with internal steam generation.
Inventor: HALL CLIFFORD
IPC: F01K21/02
Filed: 1992-12-02
Abstract: A cylinder 1 has a cylinder head 4 with an exhaust valve 9 and a water injection tube 6. The periphery of the head is connected to a number of small bore tubes 10 that can be heated by a heat source. An ascending piston 12 traps previously injected water between itself and the cylinder head 4, ejecting the water into the heated tubes to produce steam. As the piston 12 completes the downward power stroke it then ascends ejecting the spent steam by way of the exhaust valve 9, completing one cycle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263157-A (GB)
Title: Underwater pipeline valve
Inventor: LANGERUD PER JAN
IPC: F16K43/00
Filed: 1993-01-05
Abstract: An underwater pipeline valve is designed with a valve housing (1) having an inlet and outlet (2, 3) and a passageway (4) in communication therewith. A chamber (5) intersects the passageway (4) in the valve housing (1) and receives an insert (6) having a blocking member (7) for the passageway. The insert (6) is releasably coupled to a shut-off-body (9) having a through passage (10). The shut-off body (9) is received in the chamber (5) and, on removal of the insert (6) from the chamber will move into an active position in which the shut-off body connects the inlet and outlet (2, 3) via the through passage 10 while preventing leakage from the valve housing thus allowing removal of the insert without shutting down the pipeline to which the valve is fitted. The valve permits pigging and also valve maintenance under full operational pressure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264125-A (GB)
Title: Automatic flushing apparatus for toilet or urinal
Inventor: LOWE JEFFREY CHARLES
IPC: E03D5/10
Filed: 1993-02-03
Abstract: A flushing cistern for a toilet or urinal has an automatic flushing siphon provided with an optic sensor 12 for closing the water supply valve (not shown) when water passes level Y but before it reaches X. Later, when a signal is generated by other means, the valve is opened to take the water level to X which brings about automatic flushing. The valve is closed for a predefined delay to allow flushing to be completed then re-opened to refill the cistern until a new cycle of sensor operation begins. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266827-A (GB)
Title: Spinning reel having an anti-reverse mechanism
Inventor: SAKAGUCHI NOBORU
IPC: A01K89/01
Filed: 1993-05-13
Abstract: A spinning reel has a rotor (4) (Fig. 1) mounted forwardly of a reel body (2) and an anti-reverse mechanism A for preventing the rotor (4) from rotating in a line-unwinding direction. The anti-reverse mechanism A includes teeth 14A formed on an element 14 rotatable with the rotor (4) and a stopper 15 engageable with the teeth 14A. When a force is applied to the rotor (4) in the line-unwinding direction, a brake mechanism C applies a braking force to rotation of the rotor (4) through a one-way clutch mechanism B while allowing the rotation until the stopper 15 engages one of the teeth 14A. The anti-reverse mechanism C also includes a switching member 24, 25 operable to switch the stopper 15 between a position engageable with the teeth and a position retracted from the teeth. A release mechanism 21 cancels the braking force in response to an operation of the switching member 24, 25 to retract the stopper 15 from the teeth 14A.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280454-A (GB)
Title: Feeding elastic strip for sewing
Inventor: BRIDLE STEPHEN PAUL
IPC: D05B35/06
Filed: 1993-06-16
Abstract: A sewing machine for sewing elastic strip (12) to a garment fabric (14) includes a first sensor (15) for monitoring the length of garment fabric being fed and a second sensor (such as a measuring roll) for monitoring the length of strip being fed and a programmed controller (50) responds to signals (G, R) from the respective sensors to determine whether an acceptable length of strip has been sewn to a given length of garment. An alarm means (52) may indicate an unacceptable length of strip or a feedback control of some facet of the sewing machine is possible. A strip feed unit (10) has a pair of nip rollers and a microswitch which is actuated by strip tension to switch on a motor driving one of the rollers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268383-A (GB)
Title: Tanks.
Inventor: ROSE EDWARD ROBIN
IPC: A01K63/00
Filed: 1993-07-01
Abstract: A Separator Assembly for use in a tank type aquarium or vivarium to divide the tank into separate compartments wherein the separator assembly comprises a partition member 1 adapted to be inserted into and removed from the tank as required and magnetic means to hold the partition member in position in the tank when in use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271308-A (GB)
Title: Security marking
Inventor: THOMSON JAMES FARQUHAR
IPC: B41M3/14
Filed: 1993-10-11
Abstract: In apparatus for the provision of markings on a material surface a laser production unit 20 is provided to be movable in relation to a control unit 16 to allow the laser production unit to move in relation to or along with the material to which the marking is to be applied by laser. The apparatus is particularly suitable for security marking of vehicle windows during production. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284446-A (GB)
Title: Variable length i.c. engine exhaust system
Inventor: STOCKBRIDGE MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: F02B27/06
Filed: 1993-12-01
Abstract: The length is variable in dependence on engine speed by rotating an element 5 or by axial movement of exhaust pipe sections (2, 3, Fig. 1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274111-A (GB)
Title: Catalytic cracking with quenching
Inventor: QUINN GEORGE PATRICK
IPC: C10G11/18
Filed: 1994-03-24
Abstract: A catalytic cracking unit has an upright riser reactor for cracking feed oil in the presence of a catalyst and utilises product quenching with light on heavy catalytic cycle oils after the catalytically cracked feed oil has exited an internal gross cut separator and has been grossly sepd. from catalyst.
Patent GB-2288116-A (GB)
Title: Shower drainage assembly
Inventor: GONTAR ANTONI HAROLD NIKOLAS
IPC: E03C1/12
Filed: 1994-04-07
Abstract: An assembly for the drainage of water from a shower tray comprises, in combination, a sensor producing an output signal in response to the detection of a person situated in the shower and a pump for removal of water from the shower tray and means for operating the pump in response to the output signal from the sensor.
Patent GB-2292299-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the application of a dressing to turf
Inventor: JENKINS DAVID
IPC: A01C15/18
Filed: 1994-07-29
Abstract: There is described an apparatus for the application of a top dressing to turf comprising a chassis and mutually spaced roller means (44, 46) mounted on the chassis and adapted for rotation with respect thereto such that the axes of rotation of said roller means (44, 46) extends substantially parallel to the turf. A continuous belt (16) is supported between the roller means (44, 46) and means (48) is also provided for rotatably driving said roller means (44, 46) so as impart movement to the belt (16). Hopper means (10) is provided having an outlet through which the dressing may fall onto the belt (16) under gravity while spreader means (12) is mounted adjacent the belt (16) for scattering the dressing delivered thereto by the belt (16). Means (98) is provided between the belt (16) and said roller means (44, 46) to inhibit axial movement of the belt (16) with respect thereto. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281591-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for defining the opening and closing limits of a vehicle trunk lid
Inventor: CHIURA TATSUO
IPC: B62D25/12
Filed: 1994-08-22
Abstract: In an arrangement where a vehicle trunk lid 2 is attached to a vehicle body 6 via a four-bar link mechanism 1 comprising a body mounted member 7, a lid mounted member 5, and two link arms 3, 4, first and second stop members 9, 13 are attached to an inner surface of the lid. In the open position the first stop member 9 engages a first abutment surface 10 projecting from one of the link-arms 4. In the closed position the first stop member 9 engages a second abutment surface 11 formed on the vehicle body 6 and the second stop member 13 engages a third abutment surface 12 formed on the body mounted member 7. The body mounted member 7 is preferably adjustably mounted on the vehicle body 6. The first stop member 9 may be made from a rubber-like material and may comprise a plurality of contact surfaces (14, 15 Figure 3) having different heights and arranged symmetrically around a mounting portion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279586-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for predicting crystal quality of single-crystal semiconductor
Inventor: HABU RYUICHI
IPC: C30B33/00
Filed: 1994-08-26
Abstract: The density and distribution of crystal defects of a semiconductor wafer, occurring in a heat-treatment process, are predicted on the basis of the densities and distributions of interstitial atoms and vacancies frozen in the crystal grown in the section corresponding to a single-crystal semiconductor as a starting material of the semiconductor wafer, the densities and the distributions of interstitial atoms and vacancies can be determined from a first diffusion equation, as a function of the positions inside the crystal, expressing the change with time of the concentration of the interstitial atoms inside the single-crystal semiconductor during the growth process from a molten liquor, and a second diffusion equation, as a function of the positions inside the crystal, expressing the change with time of the concentration of the vacancies inside the crystal. The first and second diffusion equations comprise a term expressing contribution of ordinary diffusion to the change of the concentration of the interstitial atoms or vacancies with time, a term expressing contribution of gradient diffusion to the change of the concentration of the interstitial atoms of vacancies with time, and a term expressing contribution of an annihilation of interstitial atoms and vacancies to the change of the concentration of the interstitial atoms or vacancies with time. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281911-A (GB)
Title: Bioconversion products of 27-hydroxy avermectin
Inventor: ARISON BYRON H
IPC: C07H19/01
Filed: 1994-09-14
Abstract: Both isomers of 27-hydroxy avermectin aglycones represented by compound (I> <IMAGE> wherein the broken line at the 22, 23-position indicates a single or double bond, R1 is present only when the broken line is a single bond, R1 is hydrogen, and the wavy line at the 27-position represents the A and B isomers, are produced by cultivating a strain of the microorganism S. erythrea in a nutrient medium containing assimilable sources of nitrogen and carbon and an avermectin aglycone substrate under aerobic conditions until a substantial amount of compound (I) is produced and isolating the compound (I) so produced. Compound (I) may be converted to other avermectin derivatives, e.g.   <IMAGE>   The compounds and the intermediates used to make them are highly potent antiparasitic, insecticidal and anthelmintic avermectin agents.
Patent GB-2293975-A (GB)
Title: Self sealing pillow valve system
Inventor: GALLAGHER JOSEPH
IPC: A61F2/12
Filed: 1994-10-15
Abstract: A self-sealing valve for use in fluid inflatable and implantable devices e.g. mammary prothesis in conjunction with a removable "sleeved" filling introducer. The main section of the valve has a passage 27 for inserting the filling introducer 10. The valve includes two gel filled pillows 11 and 12 that seal the slit 28 by compression thus self-sealing the valve passage 27 between the two gel filled pillows once the filling introducer 10 is withdrawn. The valve includes a 'sleeved' fitting 32 around the filling introducer that prevents any fluid flowing into or back through the valve passage 27. The valve includes a folded deflector tab 26 which ensures that the valve passage exit 31 remains closed once the filling introducer has been removed, as well as a circular disc 22 that guides the filling introducer through the slit 28. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286587-A (GB)
Title: Refractory for containment of fluoride-rich salt melts
Inventor: SCHNITTGRUND GARY DENNIS
IPC: A62D101/22
Filed: 1995-01-20
Abstract: In a process for the destruction of fluorine-containing waste in a molten salt such as molten sodium carbonate, forming fluoride salts in the molten salt bath, the destructive phase change of the conventional alpha-alumina refractory lining the molten salt retaining vessel in the presence of such fluoride salts is avoided by employing phase change resistant beta-alumina refractory bricks. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297578-A (GB)
Title: Drawer closure safety device
Inventor: MUTANA JAIME PLANELLAS
IPC: E05B65/46
Filed: 1995-02-02
Abstract: A safety device for urging drawers fully open or fully closed comprises catch means adapted to be fixed to an item in which the drawer (not shown) is arranged to slide, and co-operating actuator means 2 mounted on the drawer. The catch means is disposed inside a casing 1 and has first and second triggering elements 17, 13 projecting through said casing 1 for engagement by said actuator means 2. The second triggering element 13 is subordinated to the first triggering element 17. First triggering element 17 comprises a plate 4 pivotally mounted on said casing 1 and includes resilient means 9 acting to urge the drawer into its fully opened condition in response to an opening impulse. Second triggering element 13 comprises a connecting rod 12 journalled at one end 11 on plate 4 and guide means 14 at its other end receivable in track 15 provided on casing 1. Track 15 delimits the travel of second triggering element 13. When the drawer is fully closed, second triggering element 13 is restrained at one end of its travel by engagement with actuator means 2.