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Patent GB-2213052-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable ironing table
Inventor: MILLER ERIC
IPC: D06F81/00
Filed: 1988-12-07
Abstract: A portable ironing table comprising an inflatable container (1) having a wall made of fluid tight flexible material, one part of the wall having secured thereto, preferably by an adhesive, a plurality of elongate members (7) which preferably are slats of woods. The members are arranged closely side by side and are connected hingedly. The table has a number of interconnected or separate compartments separated by partitioning walls (4) which confer rigidity to the table when inflated. The table can be deflated and rolled up with the slats facing outwards when not in use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215732-A (GB)
Title: Water-based wood-staining composition
Inventor: TIMPERLEY TOMMY
IPC: C09D15/00
Filed: 1989-02-13
Abstract: A water based wood staining composition comprises a water soluble acrylic resin and a pigment. The composition may optionally include a biocide, bleaching agent, wetting agent and/or film-forming binder.
Patent GB-2230950-A (GB)
Title: Picture frames
Inventor: COCHRANE IAN ROBERT
IPC: G09F7/00
Filed: 1989-05-05
Abstract: A frame for a picture, poster or the like is spring-loaded 26 to extend in at least one direction to apply slight tension to the item 28 held by the frame and to take account of expansion and contraction of the item with variations in for example temperature and humidity. Means may also be provided to apply a tension in the sideways direction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232523-A (GB)
Title: Musical instrument keyboard
Inventor: CALVERT RAYMOND
IPC: G10C3/12
Filed: 1989-06-01
Abstract: A musical instrument keyboard having a plurality of adjacent keys 1-6, adapted to produce sounds by the normal actuation thereof, wherein the sound produceable by one key differs by a whole tone from the sound produceable by an adjacent key; the keyboard also including secondary means which are actuatable whereby sounds are produceable interposed in frequency to differ by a semi-tone from the sounds produceable by the normal actuation of each of said keys. The generating means may either be a second set of keys or a shift key S to shift the frequencies produceable by the set of keys by a semi-tone. The keys may vibrate to indicate which key to depress, or a liquid crystal display LCD may give such an indication. Octave shift keys D, U shift the notes produced down or up an octave.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236177-A (GB)
Title: Determination of core parameters using a gamma-gamma logging technique
Inventor: WITTEBROOD ROBERT TIMOTHEUS
IPC: G01V5/06
Filed: 1989-07-03
Abstract: A method for the determination of density, diameter, lithology parameter and elemental concentrations of core samples by means of the detection of gamma rays arising from both natural sources within said samples and from radiation induced by an external gamma ray source, optionally cesium (Cs), irradiating said samples uses a Cs-beam width greater than the sample, and comprises the use of a gamma ray detector provided with several count-rate windows over two main energy regions, a first low energy region for the detection of Cs induced gamma radiation to determine independently density, diameter and lithology parameter, and a second high energy region for the detection of natural gamma radiation to determine concentrations of said natural sources. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2223482-A (GB)
Title: Chip packaging means
Inventor: TAKAHASHI KUNIAKI
IPC: H05K13/02
Filed: 1989-09-04
Abstract: Chip packaging means comprises a substantially plate-like body 1 having a substantially spiral passageway 3 formed in its interior and an outlet 32 formed therein as a continuation of said spiral passageway 3 to communicate with the exterior of said body. Chips E are received in a row in said spiral passageway 3 of said body 1, and means are provided for facilitating forwarding of said chips E along said passageway 3 to said outlet 32 to discharge said chips E from said outlet 32. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235668-A (GB)
Title: A tow hitch assembly for a motor vehicle
Inventor: DYMOND GRANT
IPC: B60D1/52
Filed: 1989-09-05
Abstract: A tow-hitch assembly is disclosed having a tubular member 10, 110 for attachment to a structural part of a motor vehicle and a tow-hitch member 17, 117 engageable with and securable to the tubular member 10, 110. A transverse abutment means 12, 28 is fixed to the tubular member 10, 110 for cooperation with means 20, 26 formed on the end of the tow-hitch member 17, 117. The positioning of the abutment means 12, 28 is such that virtually no movement of the tow-hitch member 17, 117 relative to the tubular member 10, 110 can occur. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2226910-A (GB)
Title: Termination of metallic wire musical instrument strings
Inventor: MANSON HUGH
IPC: G10D3/10
Filed: 1989-11-22
Abstract: A metallic wire musical instrument string (4) has a plastics element (1), preferably spherical, fixed to one end as an anchorage. The element may be formed in two halves which are welded to the string end (5) which is kinked (6) or recured (Fig. 2) to give good anchorage; or the element may be injected molded around the string end; a blob of solder may first be applied at or near the string end and the element molded thereover (Figs. 3-4). The string is resistant to breakage or slipping in use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238775-A (GB)
Title: Multi-purpose toy box
Inventor: THOMPSON D
IPC: A47D11/00
Filed: 1990-02-19
Abstract: A container (1) for storing toys and the like comprises a hollow base (2) in the form of a rectangular box which is closed by a hinged lid (7). The lid (7) includes a work/play surface (12), for example a blackboard, and also includes apertures for receiving paint receptacles. The sides of the box include various children's activities and surface decoration. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230444-A (GB)
Title: Topical therapeutic compositions containing betaine surfactant
Inventor: RITCHIE-SWANSON JOHN
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 1990-04-19
Abstract: Therapeutic topical compositions suitable for the treatment of burns and inflamed skin comprise an aqueous solution containing an alkyl dimethyl betaine of formula RN<+> (CH3)2-(CH2)n-CCO<-> - where n is 1 to 4 and R is a C12-18 alkyl group, and a non-ionic surfactant, in a weight ratio of from 10:90 to 60:40. The non-ionic surfactant may be a macrogal.
Patent GB-2233234-A (GB)
Title: Portable equipment for avian vaccination and vaccine compositions
Inventor: GAUDRY DANIEL ALBERT
IPC: A61D1/02
Filed: 1990-06-21
Abstract: A portable jet injector (1) for avian vaccination administers doses of 0.5ml or less (most preferably 0.3ml). The equipment may include two ejection chambers fed separately with different vaccine compositions or concentrations for the administration of two vaccine preparations simultaneously to one bird. A suitable vaccine composition consists of an inactivated vaccine in an oily excipient characterized by being of higher concentration than is usual so that lower volumes can be administered. The oily excipient may be a mixture of light liquid paraffin, esters of fatty acids and of polyhydric alcohols and ester-ethers of fatty acids and polyhydric alcohols. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248429-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle sun visor mounting
Inventor: KENNY JOHN NIGHT
IPC: B60J3/02
Filed: 1990-10-03
Abstract: A vehicle sun visor mounting comprises a mounting bait 6 passing through a swivel bass 2 with a cylindrical guide surface and engaging in a captive nut behind the vehicle roof structure. A mounting body 1 engages the cylindrical guide surface for rotation about the axis of the swivel boss and has a bore 1a perpendicular to this axis to receive the visor blade pivot shaft 4 which is held captive in the mounting body by virtue of engagement of a spring blade 3 in front of a flange 4a on the pivot shaft. The pivot shaft is of D-cross-section in order to allow spring biased retention of the visor blade in a stowed position thanks to the presence of spring blade 3 behind the shaft 4a of the visor blade 4. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254392-A (GB)
Title: Self drilling expansion bolt
Inventor: TU HSIUE-TE ALBERT
IPC: F16B13/13
Filed: 1991-04-02
Abstract: An expansion bolt includes an elongate hollow cylinder 22 having axial slots 222 at both ends, and an elongate screw-threaded rod 2 inserted into the elongate hollow cylinder 22, with the end 20 of the elongate threaded rod 2 formed as an enlarged drilling bit 21 which also serves to expand the cylinder 22. The hexagonal head 25 of the rod 2 is rotated with the rod 2 engaged in the nut 24, to pull the bit 21 into the end of the cylinder 22. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248414-A (GB)
Title: Crankpin grinder having abrasive belts
Inventor: PHILLIPS JAMES D
IPC: B24B21/16
Filed: 1991-04-26
Abstract: Apparatus for grinding crankpin journals (50) on a crankshaft (C) in which the crankshaft is rotated about its central longitudinal axis employs abrasive belts (96) which are moved along paths substantially perpendicular to the crankshaft such that the abrasive surfaces of the belts grind the crankpin journals while the crankshaft rotates. The bells (96) are guided independently of one another at the point of contact with the crankpin journals along a variable path according to the position of the crankpin journal around the central longitudinal axis of the crankshaft as the crankshaft rotates. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245003-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical generation of dinitrogen pentoxide in nitric acid
Inventor: BAGG GREVILLE EUAN GORDON
IPC: C25B1/00
Filed: 1991-06-12
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB89/01497 Sec. 371 Date Jul. 23, 1991 Sec. 102(e) Date Jul. 23, 1991 PCT Filed Dec. 14, 1989 PCT Pub. No. WO90/07020 PCT Pub. Date Jun. 28, 1990.A two-stage method of producing N2O5 in nitric acid from N2O4 in nitric acid consists of a first production stage in which the anodic oxidation of N2O4 in nitric acid and cathodic reduction of nitric acid are separated by a non-ionic or anionic ion exchange membrane, and a second production phase in which the product of the first stage anodic reaction is subjected to further anodic oxidation, the anodic and cathodic reactions being separated by a cationic ion exchange membrane. The use of a cationic membrane in the second stage promotes, through leakage of N2O4 to the catholyte, an increase in N2O5 concentration and decrease in N2O4 concentration within the anolyte acid while avoiding a significant loss of current efficiency. The two stages may be connected in series and operated continuously to produce a nitric acid solution containing typically 32 wt. % N2O5 and less than 2 wt. % N2O4.
Patent GB-2246866-A (GB)
Title: Borehole water content logging system and method
Inventor: SIMS JACKIE CHARLES
IPC: E21B47/10
Filed: 1991-06-28
Abstract: A logging sonde 17 has a sampling cell 22 to sample fluid flowing in the borehole. The cell has spaced electrodes 40, 47 to sense the impedance of the fluid flowing between the electrodes. The impedance signal is passed to the surface where electronics apparatus 35 determines the fractional water content of the fluid in accordance with the impedance signal and in accordance with one or other stated equations depending on whether the fluid has a water continuous or an oil continuous phase. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259444-A (GB)
Title: Duster for wiping a blackboard
Inventor: CHEN JEAM-YAUE
IPC: B43L21/02
Filed: 1991-09-11
Abstract: A duster includes a casing 10 with a wiping unit 20, an air-permeable bag 22, a suction unit 40 which can suck the tiny particles of dirt to be collected in the air-permeable bag 22 and a filter unit 30 placed between the wiping unit 20 and the suction unit 40 to purify the air passing through it. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261388-A (GB)
Title: A spray head
Inventor: MURRAY NOEL MICHAEL
IPC: B05B1/16
Filed: 1991-11-18
Abstract: A spray head, especially for a shower, comprises a body 1 for connection to a water supply, a hollow perforated sprayplate 4 attached to the body 1 for affording a required spray pattern, the interior of the sprayplate 4 being divided into inner and outer chambers 19 and 20 each corresponding to a particular spray pattern, each of the chambers 19 and 20 having one or more feed apertures 23 and 24 respectively for supplying water to the respective chamber, sealing means 25 being provided for selectively sealing the feed apertures 23 and 24 to the chambers 19 and 20 when the sprayplate 4 is rotated to change the spray pattern afforded thereby. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255872-A (GB)
Title: Solid-state imaging device
Inventor: KUMADA NORIMASA
IPC: H04N5/351
Filed: 1992-02-07
Abstract: A solid-state imaging device includes a charge storage part comprising a first capacitor 14 for storing signal charges read out from a pixel part, a control means 16 for controlling transfer of signal charges stored in the first capacitor and provided at the rear stage of the first capacitor, and a second capacitor 15 for storing the signal charges transferred by the control means. In this structure, charges stored in one horizontal time by the first capacitor, are read out from the second capacitor in the next horizontal time. Therefore, the storage of charges and the read-out of charges are carried out simultaneously and in parallel with each other in one horizontal time, so that the charge storage time is not restricted by the charge road-out time and a sufficient charge storing time is ensured. As a result, a solid-state imaging device having improved output characteristics is attained. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253684-A (GB)
Title: Instantaneous water heater
Inventor: SEAL JOHN
IPC: F24H9/20
Filed: 1992-03-03
Abstract: An electrical instantaneous water heater comprises a pump 5 positioned in the water inlet supply to provide water at a substantially constant pressure to the heater elements contained in a heater can 6, and a flow control valve 2 for controlling the flow of water to the pump 5, the valve 2 incorporating a pair of apertured ceramic discs (16) and (17) (Fig. 2, not shown) which are rotatable relative to one another to control water flow through it and being disposed at the inlet to or outlet from the pump. The valve 2 may include a micro-switch controlled by cam 4 to activate the pump 5. The outlet water temperature may be varied by adjustment of the valve 2 and of the power input to the heater elements by a selector switch 8. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264995-A (GB)
Title: Throttle assembly
Inventor: PICKMAN DAVID
IPC: F02D9/10
Filed: 1992-03-14
Abstract: A throttle assembly has a throttle body 10 defining a bore of generally rectangular cross section and a shaft 12 journalled in the throttle body for rotation about an axis perpendicular to the axis of the bore 14. The diameter of the shaft 12 corresponds to the length of one side of the cross section of the rectangular bore 14 and a part of the shaft disposed within the bore is waisted in such a manner that the shaft substantially obstructs the rectangular bore when in one angular position and opens the bore progressively as the shaft 12 is rotated from the latter position. The edge of the wasted portion is aerodynamically shaped. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265345-A (GB)
Title: Security device
Inventor: BOND MARTIN
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 1992-03-26
Abstract: An anti-theft security device comprises a first member (12) for engagement with a first control lever (2) of a vehicle such as a handbrake, a second member (10) for engagement with a second control lever (1) of the vehicle such as a gear lever, the first and second members (10, 12) being rigidly interconnected, means (40, 42) for adjusting the separation of the first and second members (10, 12), and wherein said first member (12) includes a recess (34) of tapering cross-section arranged such that, in use, an end portion (2a) of the first control lever (2) is housed within the recess (34). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267260-A (GB)
Title: Automobile steering wheel lock
Inventor: WANG SONG-MING
IPC: B60R25/022
Filed: 1992-05-20
Abstract: An antitheft device which can be attached to a steering wheel of an automobile comprises an elongated body 1 having two parallel passageways extending longitudinally, a first hook 13 being secured to the body member for engagement with the steering wheel, a first elongated rod member R1, adapted to move in telescopic fashion in one of the passageways formed in the body member, a second hook R10 being secured to the first rod member, for engagement with the steering wheel at a point opposite that of the first hook and a second elongated rod member R2 adapted to extend in telescopic fashion in a direction opposite to that of the first rod member. A lock assembly 9 is disposed within the body member for engaging both the rod members at any of a plurality of positions. A cartridge R24 containing tear gas may be provided for user's self-protection. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267380-A (GB)
Title: Components for constructing polyhedra.
Inventor: JORDON DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: G09B23/04
Filed: 1992-05-29
Abstract: A set of components (T1, T2, T3, T4, P1, Figs 1-5) for constructing polyhedra comprises four different tetrahedral components (1, 2, 3, 4) and one pentahedral component (5). All five components (T1, T2, T3, 14, P1) are made up of a selection of five different surfaces (A, B, C, D, E). The surfaces (A, B, C, D, E) include pegs (11, Fig 8) and mating holes (13, Fig 7) for assembling the polyhedra, and determining which surfaces may be juxtaposed. Further components, multiples of the components (T1, T2, T3, 14, P1) and subdivision of the components (T1, T2, T3, T4, P1) may also be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256466-A (GB)
Title: Compression ring for internal combustion engines
Inventor: MIURA TAKASHI
IPC: F16J9/14
Filed: 1992-06-03
Abstract: A compression ring 10 for an internal combustion engine includes an outer circumferential surface and a lower circumferential surface which define a lower outer circumferential corner, a radially extending first butt end face having a circumferentially projecting rib 2, and a radially extending second butt end face opposing the first butt end face and having a circumferentially extending notch 3 for receiving the rib 2. The lower outer circumferential corner portion has a cut-away portion 6 extending along the entire circumference thereof except at portions contiguous to the first and second butt end faces. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256647-A (GB)
Title: Detergent composition
Inventor: DHANUKA VINODKUMAR RAMNIRANJAN
IPC: C11D3/22
Filed: 1992-06-09
Abstract: Method of making a detergent product in bar form containing a detergent active, detergency builder and other ingredients. The method comprises pro-mixing starch with the acid form of at least some of the detergent active prior to at least partial neutralisation thereof with silicate.
Patent GB-2258894-A (GB)
Title: Anti-lock control system in which road friction is calculated
Inventor: MYOI MASAAKI
IPC: B60T8/172
Filed: 1992-06-19
Abstract: An anti-lock control system comprises wheel speed (VWL, VWR) detecting means (1L, 1R), wheel acceleration/deceleration detecting means (2L, 2R), means (3) for calculating a vehicle pseudo-speed (VRH) on the basis of a wheel speed (VWL, VWR) means (5) for storing a wheel speed (VWL, VWR) or vehicle pseudo-speed (VRH) at a sampling time at which the wheel acceleration/deceleration has become equal to or less than a preset (ao) set at a value at or near zero, after passing a peak in the course of increasing of the wheel speed (VWL, VWR), means (6) for calculating a speed difference ( DELTA V) between wheel speeds (VWL, VWR) or vehicle pseudo-speeds (VRH) stored currently and at a last time in the storing means (5), means (7) for counting the time lapsed ( DELTA T) from the last sampling time to the current sampling time, means (8) for dividing the speed difference ( DELTA V) by the lapsed time ( DELTA T) to provide a value ( DELTA V/ DELTA T) corresponding to a friction coefficient (-GRD1) of a road surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260097-A (GB)
Title: Method for producing clad metal plate
Inventor: HARDWICK ROY
IPC: B23K20/08
Filed: 1992-09-11
Abstract: A clad metal plate comprising a layer (14) of cladding metal bonded to a substrate metal is produced by a method comprising initially metallurgically bonding a thin layer of substrate (11) to a thick layer (10) of cladding metal. Further layers of substrate metal (12; 16) are bonded to the first substrate layer in at least two roll bonding steps wherein the cladding layer is reduced to the desired thickness. The initial metallurgical bonding step may advantageously be a bonding method such as explosive bonding which is free from metal compatibility restrictions encountered in roll-bonding. The method enables a base metal such as carbon stool to be clad economically with a metal, for example titanium, with which it is incompatible for roll-bonding. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270524-A (GB)
Title: Recyling and converting waste-oil into fuel
Inventor: VIDAL WILLIAM F
IPC: F02B3/06
Filed: 1992-09-11
Abstract: In a plant for recycling waste-oil, the oil is strained or filtered (1, 4, 7, 9, 12), heated (3), centrifuged (5) and blended (13) with a controlled amount of kerosine to produce a fuel suitable for diesel engines and burners. The plant is automatically controlled from a central unit (23). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272435-A (GB)
Title: WS75624 substances from saccharothrix strain
Inventor: MURAI HIDETSUGU
IPC: C12P1/04
Filed: 1992-11-16
Abstract: WS75624 substances and salts thereof (having the physico-chemical properties defined herein) am provided. A process for producing these substances or salts thereof is described and which comprises culturing a WS75624 substance-producing strain belonging to the genus Saccharothrix in a nutrient medium. Pharmaceutical preparations containing WS75624 substances or salts thereof are also provided. The substances possess pharmacological activity, such as inhibiting the activity of the endothelin converting enzyme, and are useful for the treatment and prevention of, for example, acute renal failure, myocardial infarction, subarachnoid hemorrhage, asthma, hypertension and other peripheral circulatory failure conditions, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Patent GB-2276430-A (GB)
Title: Tie-in plug for pipeline
Inventor: MCSORLEY DAVID
IPC: E21B43/01
Filed: 1993-03-13
Abstract: A tie-in plug (24) is provided for use in the tie-in of branch lines to existing subsea pipelines (12) (Figure 1). The plug (24) may be located in a spool piece (18) and locking keys 32 are provided between the spool piece (18) and the plug body (24) to releasably retain the plug (24). A pressure equalisation passageway (34) extends through the body (26) and, in normal circumstances, is held closed. The plug (24) is located in the leg of a T-piece. A blank flange (20) is located on the open end of the T-piece (14) to protect the outer face of the plug body from sea water. If it is subsequently desired to tie-in a branch pipeline to the subsea pipeline the blank flange (20) is removed and replaced by a valve (42). A flange (44) is provided on the open end of the valve (42) and provides mounting for a plug withdrawal mandrel (48). With the valve (42) open the mandrel (48), manipulated from the exterior of the flange (44), is utilised to release the plug and withdraw the plug through the open valve. The valve is then closed, allowing removal of the flange and plug and connection of the branch pipeline to the valve. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267765-A (GB)
Title: Developing device
Inventor: OKADA HIDEKI
IPC: G03G15/08
Filed: 1993-06-02
Abstract: A developing device including a supply member (26) pressed to a toner carrier (32) having a hardness which is greater than that of the supply member and smaller than a hardness of 60 degrees. The supply member is rotated in the same direction as the toner carrier to conduct the stripping from, and supply of toner to, the toner carrier. A plate spring-like regulation member (35) is pressed against the toner carrier to charge the toner to a predetermined polarity and thin the toner into one or two layers. The toner carrier (32) is preferably a conductive rubber core (34) on a metal shaft (32) whereas the supply member (26) has a foamed core (28) on a metal shaft (27). Alternatively, the toner carrier may have a foamed core with a rubber coating (Fig. 2). <IMAGE>