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Patent GB-2235946-A (GB)
Title: Tensioning device clamp
Inventor: STANLEY MICHAEL TREVOR
IPC: F16B2/12
Filed: 1989-08-12
Abstract: A tensioning device for tensioning material such as netting or wire strands comprises a pair of elongate members 1, 2 having formations 10, 11, 12 between which, in use, the material to be tensioned is clamped in a convoluted path, and a bolt 3, washer 4 and nut 5 by which the elongate members 1, 2 releasably are fastened together and may be moved between a clamping condition and a release condition, the elongate members 1, 2 when in the release condition permitting of at least limited slippage of the material therebetween and when in the clamping condition strongly resisting slippage of said material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236404-A (GB)
Title: Optical ray deflector for increasing detecting angle of a detector
Inventor: CHANG NALLY
IPC: G08B13/193
Filed: 1989-09-08
Abstract: An optical ray deflector for increasing the detecting angle of a detector, comprises two pentagonal optical ray deflector plates 11, 12 each of which has an acute angle, and which have a common side, the plates forming a V-shaped optical ray deflector member, whereby, when the optical ray deflector is disposed above an infrared ray sensor 2, the original detecting angle thereof is enlarged up to at least 180 DEG . The plates 11, 12 are integrally connected to long sides of two rectangular fixing plates associated with each other along their short sides forming a V-shaped fixing member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2226638-A (GB)
Title: Rotary transducer
Inventor: TRANTER TERENCE JOHN
IPC: G01P5/07
Filed: 1989-11-27
Abstract: A rotary transducer for the measurement and translation into digital or analogue computer compatible signals of speed and/or position, e.g. to indicate wind speed and direction. So that the transducer can operate with continuous rotation, a housing (12) is mounted for rotation on a fixed hollow shaft (10) and encloses a disc (22) having twin tracks simultaneously contacted or scanned by means (26) carried by the housing (12) and effecting the transmission of the required signals along wires extending through the hollow shaft (10). As described the rotation speed of a second shaft at right angles to the first is sensed to provide a wind speed signal which is also passed down the hollow shaft (10) via wires and a pick-up 32. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238773-A (GB)
Title: A recovery vehicle
Inventor: WATSON NORMAN FREDRICK
IPC: B60P3/12
Filed: 1989-12-05
Abstract: A vehicle recovery vehicle comprising a chassis 1; a supported lift towing boom 5 mounted on the chassis 1 for pivotal movement about a pivot 7 and including a body Portion 9 and a folding boom 11 movable relative to the body portion 9 between an inoperative position and an operative position; means 21 for swinging the supported lift towing boom 5 about its pivot 7; and linkage means 33, 37, 43 which reacts, on movement of the towing boom 5, to adjust the angle of inclination of the folding boom 11 relative to the body portion 9 of the towing boom 5 so that the relative angle of the folding boom end is maintained constant during raising or lowering of the towing boom portion. The link can be a pivoted rod (33), a bell crank lever (37) and a pistol rod (43) acting on for anvil (13). The means (21) can be a hydraulic cylinder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231578-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of vegetable oil
Inventor: AGUAS JOSE ADRIAN
IPC: A23D9/06
Filed: 1990-04-23
Abstract: Tho invention provides an electronically excited metabolically degradable vial, such as a vegetable oil, which may be prepared by subjecting a metabolically degradable vial to electron-generating means, such as ultraviolet light, and agitation. The metabolically degradable vial is useful as a dietary supplement or for therapeutic treatment of the human or animal body.
Patent GB-2236287-A (GB)
Title: Independent front suspension apparatus
Inventor: YOUNG JONATHAN
IPC: B60G7/02
Filed: 1990-09-19
Abstract: The disclosure relates to a pneumatically cushioned independent front steer axle suspension for a truck. An air spring rocker (16) is provided to improve the fit arrangement of the front suspension components (12, 14, 22). By its pivoting action, the air spring rocker serves to take the vertically-directed suspension load and redirect this load to compress a suspension air spring (18) in a horizontal direction, against a chassis frame rail side member (20). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252827-A (GB)
Title: Breathing detector
Inventor: PROKOPIUS JOSEF PETR
IPC: A61B5/113
Filed: 1991-02-12
Abstract: A breathing detector comprises a detector mat (1) housing an electronic transducer e.g. a piezo device, which provides an analogue electrical signal when deflected by breathing movements. The signal is amplified and fed to a Schmitt trigger (4) to produce a digital signal for triggering a retriggerable timer (5). If movement is not detected on the detector mat (1) within several seconds, the timer is not retriggered and provides an output to an astable multivibrator (6) to activate an audible or visible alarm device (8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241365-A (GB)
Title: Data collection for dentists
Inventor: SHUSTER DAVID
IPC: G06F3/038
Filed: 1991-03-18
Abstract: Data relating to treatment of the human or animal body is collected by identifying each body part and each treatment process with a machine-readable coded identifier, and then reading the appropriate codes for the body part and the treatment process when treatment is carried out. The code readings are passed to a computer which checks that the combination of codes read is a valid combination and then either accepts or rejects the information. The invention is especially useful for the calculation of charges for dental treatment, but also has other applications.
Patent GB-2243451-A (GB)
Title: Servo accelerometer and control system therefor.
Inventor: KELLETT MICHAEL ANDREW
IPC: G01P15/13
Filed: 1991-03-25
Abstract: An accelerometer, comprising a main body (2), acceleration responsive means (1) mounted from the main body in such manner as to be movable on application to the accelerometer of acceleration along a single direction (A-B) or about a single axis, sensor means (8, 9, 10) for sensing the magnitude and sense of any such movement of the acceleration responsive means relative to the main body and for providing output characteristic of the such movement; means for producing from the sensor output digital signals (12, 15); means (12, 18) for deriving from the digital signals control signals which are utilisable to operate means (5, 6) for applying force to the responsive means (1) to counteract said movement, and means for producing output signals characteristic of the applied forces.
Patent GB-2247308-A (GB)
Title: Heated wire catalytic lighter
Inventor: MIYAMOTO TAKEZO
IPC: F23Q2/30
Filed: 1991-05-31
Abstract: In a heated wire type of catalytic lighter a fuel gas fed through a feed pipe 3 from a fuel tank (4) and mixed with air from inlet 8 contacts a catalyst-carrying wire (35) heated by power fed from an electric cell (5) for setting 4 on fire in an ignitor mouth (20), a fuel gas injection nozzle (17) at the upper end of the fuel gas feed pipe (3) and having a radial array of multiple fuel gas holes (16) is provided around a cap or top wall (9) of said nozzle, said catalyst-carrying wire (35) extending across and just above the central portion of said cap or top wall. The top wall comprises a cruciform slot (12) and a hole (11) in which is mounted an inverted conical member (5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256794-A (GB)
Title: Airline passenger support cushion
Inventor: MATTHEWS THOMAS
IPC: A47C16/00
Filed: 1991-06-19
Abstract: An airline passenger support cushion 1 is an inflatable cushion with a shape such that it will fit snugly between the arms of a typical airliner seat 3 at the base of the back-rest and provide support for the occupant 2 such that their body is moved into a more restful straight-line position. The cushion is broadly triangular in shape when viewed from the side, with the angle between the base and the back matching those of a typical airliner seat base and backrest with the seat in the reclined position. The cushion may be inflated orally through a valve. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252971-A (GB)
Title: Garbage treatment equipment
Inventor: UEDA IWAO
IPC: B09B5/00
Filed: 1992-01-29
Abstract: Garbage after being crushed by a crushing section 12, is dewatered by a dewatering section 14, and solid waste portions left after the dewatering are treated by a solid waste treatment section 16; sewage flowing out as a result of the dewatering of garbage is treated by a sewage treatment section 20 to decompose water pollution materials such as BOD, COD in the sewage by oxidation and drain out the treated sewage as a clean water. The sewage treatment section 20 is provided with an air supply pipe at the bottom and sewage treatment 70, 72, 74 in which a plurality of activated sludge process beds peculiar to the invention are provided vertically. The crushing section 12, dewatering section 14, solid waste treatment section 16 and sewage treatment section 20 are connected one another to form an integral unit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252895-A (GB)
Title: Head equipment with articulated arm
Inventor: BEAUSSANT RAYMOND
IPC: B64D10/00
Filed: 1992-02-12
Abstract: The equipment, especially for use in fighter aircraft, comprises a component such as a helmet (10) connectable to the head of a wearer and movable by the wearer in a limited field. It comprises an arm (14) constituted by articulated segments (16, 18) giving the component at least five degrees of freedom with respect to the fixed structure and linking the component to a fixed structure. The equipment is associated with a computer for determining the angular position and location of the component. Counterpoises for compensating gravity and inertia forces are provided. The fixed structure is an ejection seat and the arm is fastened to the helmet via means for separation at a predetermined altitude in the case of ejection. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265556-A (GB)
Title: An electrostatic filter device
Inventor: GIBBS ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: B03C3/72
Filed: 1992-03-10
Abstract: A filter device comprising a filter medium 1, 2 for gas of dielectric material, a charge applying means 3 of electrically conductive material connectable to a supply of high voltage power and juxtaposed said filter material such that when said electrically conductive material is subject to a high voltage a charge is applied to said dielectric material over its surface area, and an earth or ground means 8, 20 juxtaposed said filter medium on a side of said filter medium opposite to said charge applying means. The filter medium may be a glass fibre matt, polypropylene, polystyrene or nylon. The charging and grounding means may be wire mesh 5, 11, 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254251-A (GB)
Title: Disposable bed linen with fitted corners
Inventor: DE LA FALAISE CHRISTINE
IPC: A47G9/02
Filed: 1992-04-02
Abstract: Disposable bed linen must be hygienic and must not allow liquids such as blood or perspiration to pass through and soil the mattress. The cost of such disposable bed linen must not be excessive and must be comparable with the cost of laundering conventional bed linen. A disposable bed sheet (10) for fitting to a mattress, comprises a four-sided top portion (16) for covering a major face of the mattress; a plurality of integral flaps (28, 30, 36, 40) each extending from a respective side of the top portion, each flap being shaped to cover a respective side face of the mattress when folded relative to the top portion along a top fold line (18, 20, 22, 24) representing the boundary between the flap and the top portion, and to meet, at at least one of its ends, an end of another of the flaps, being a flap which is associated with an adjacent side of the top portion, to form a corner; and at each such corner, an integral lug (44) projecting from an end of one of the flaps to overlap part of the other flap at the corner, one of the flaps (40) being longer than the others to form a top sheet (60) for folding back over the top portion. Some of the flaps may be folded along a bottom fold line (32, 34, 38, 42) parallel and spaced from the respective top fold line to form an outer flap portion for tucking under the mattress. The top sheet (60) may be omitted.
Patent GB-2256991-A (GB)
Title: Impulse noise eliminating circuit for a television receiver
Inventor: SUYAMA MASAKI
IPC: H04N5/213
Filed: 1992-06-04
Abstract: A noise eliminating circuit 6, 8 for a television receiver outputs an image signal 10 without noise by detecting and eliminating impulse noise and effecting interpolation for an image signal, in the case where the carrier to noise ratio (C/N) of a received signal is lowered and impulse noise is detected. The noise eliminating circuit 6, 8 comprises a noise defecting circuit 8, which detects only the noise component and judges whether the C/N is such that impulse noise is likely to be produced or not. When it is judged that there exists impulse noise, a noise reduction circuit 6 detects noise pulses in the image signal and a brightness signal and a chrominance signal of this portion are separately interpolated so that an image signal from which the impulse noise component is removed is produced. If impulse noise is not likely to be produced, the noise reduction circuit is rendered inoperative. In an alternative, image ratios may be taken into account (figs 14, 15). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260229-A (GB)
Title: An electrical connector and an electrical terminal therefor
Inventor: KAMINSKI CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H01R33/945
Filed: 1992-09-23
Abstract: An electrical connector (2) comprises an insulating housing (4) defining a socket (10) for an electrical lamp bulb (B) and first and second cavities for receiving a terminals, (6, 8) (one is shown), each terminal (6, 8) having a contact spring (132, 158) in the socket (10) and a slotted plate portion (142, 166) for connection to an insulated electrical lead. The top wall (24) of the housing (4) is formed with two spaced holes (64, 66) for receiving lead wires (LW1, LW2) of a diode (D). The terminal (6) has a spring socket (120, 140) aligned with each of the holes (64, 66). Between the spring sockets (120, 140) is a reduced cross section severable portion which is accessible, to be sheared by a shearing tool, by way of an opening (68) in the top wall (24) and an opening (70) in the opposite wall (26) of the housing (4). Where the diode (D) is to be connected in circuit with the bulb (B) the severable portion (118) is sheared out. Where the diode (D) is not needed, the severable portion (118) is left in situ. The connector (2) may be retained in a hole in a panel by latches (104, 106). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272457-A (GB)
Title: Needle for surgical use
Inventor: WHITELEY MARK STEVEN
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 1992-11-13
Abstract: A needle, in particular for use in surgery, is coloured and/or fluorescent, either by being made of a coloured and/or fluorescent material or having coloured and/or fluorescent material applied to it, so that it is more easily visible during use.
Patent GB-2262868-A (GB)
Title: Multiplex broadcasting systems
Inventor: MIN BYOUNG KON
IPC: H04H40/18
Filed: 1992-12-08
Abstract: A circuit for automatically tuning audio signals of multiplex broadcasting systems which is capable of automatically demodulating a digital audio signal of a multiplex broadcasting signal on the basis of the type of the multiplex broadcasting system to which the digital audio signal belongs, by discriminating the type of the multiplex broadcasting system through detection of a FM carrier of the multiplex broadcasting signal. The circuit comprises a circuit (60) for discriminating the type of the multiplex broadcasting system of a received broadcasting signal on the basis of a FM audio signal of the received broadcasting signal and generating a control signal in accordance with the discriminated result, and a circuit (80) for detecting a digital audio signal of the broadcasting signal in response to the control signal from the broadcasting system type discriminating circuit and demodulating the digital audio signal in response to a PCM clock signal which is controlled by the control signal from the broadcasting system type discriminating circuit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263211-A (GB)
Title: Termination unit with maintenance facility
Inventor: GALPIN ROGER KEITH PORTWAY
IPC: H04Q11/04
Filed: 1993-01-04
Abstract: There is a demand for user access to ISDN services at the 2-wire interface point. The frequently raised objection to such access is the problem of determining the location of a fault and hence the responsibility for the fault. This is solved by the use of voltage sensing means responsive to a voltage within a voltage range not used in normal operation to control switching means to disconnect a subscriber terminating unit from the line and provide a known terminating impedance for the line. The voltage used to control the switching means is preferably lower than the voltage range used in normal operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266364-A (GB)
Title: Security devices
Inventor: KNOWLTON KEITH JAMES
IPC: F21V21/116
Filed: 1993-04-08
Abstract: A security device for a portable warning lamp comprises interchangeable parts which can be positioned relative to each other whereby they inter-engage so as to form an enclosure for confining the lamp, and means for releasably retaining the parts in their lamp-confining position. A preferred embodiment is depicted by Figs. 1 and 3. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269866-A (GB)
Title: A friction clutch, in particular for a motor vehicle,and an elastic diaphragm for such a clutch
Inventor: HAGNERE RAYMOND
IPC: F16D13/58
Filed: 1993-08-06
Abstract: A friction clutch for a motor vehicle comprises a cover plate 20 and a pressure plate 18, with an elastic diaphragm 28 between them, the peripheral portion 26 of the diaphragm being at least partly enveloped by a sheath 47 having two annular flanks 49, 51 which lie against the respective opposed surfaces of the peripheral portion. Each of these flanks has an annular projecting element, each of which has a convexity which cooperates with a corresponding surface portion of the pressure plate 18 and cover plate 20 respectively. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270230-A (GB)
Title: Two dimensional image detector
Inventor: HIROSE HIDEO
IPC: G01J1/06
Filed: 1993-08-19
Abstract: A two-dimensional image detector includes an array sensor 1 having multiple pixels 11 arranged in a matrix. A mask 2 is provided in opposition to a surface of the array sensor on which detection is effected, the mask having windows 21 each having an area smaller than that of each pixel. A mask shifter 3 is provided for changing the positions of the windows at pitches smaller than those between the pixels. The mask may consist of an array of LCD type elements whose polarization is controllable by electrical signals. By correct setting of such signals a series of transmissive window can be produced in the mask and these can then be caused to scan across the sensor array by means of said signals. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273900-A (GB)
Title: Eccentric disc grinder having a grinding disc brake
Inventor: SCHAAL GUENTER
IPC: B24B23/03
Filed: 1993-12-23
Abstract: In an eccentric disc grinder (1) having a motor-driven shaft (11), which is rotatable relative to an eccentric shaft (16) carrying a grinding disc (6), and drives said eccentric shaft (16) in a gyratory movement eccentrically to the shaft (11) and in a rotary movement, the movement of said eccentric shaft being determined under change-over control by rolling drive means (24, 29) and/or brake means (25), of which one is a hollow rolling wheel (29) which is secured against rotation and is displaceable by operating mans (31, 13), the problem of providing accurate and convenient change-over is solved in that the operating means (31, 33) are disposed on the side of the eccentric disc grinder remote from the grinding disc (6), particularly next to the on/off switch (4) on the handle, within the radius of action of at least one finger of the operator's hand situated in the working position, so that the operating means (31,33) can be operated without a change of position of the operator's hand. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287881-A (GB)
Title: Infusion syringe with rotary valve controlling loading and dispensing
Inventor: WESTGARTH ALAN WILLIAM
IPC: A61M5/145
Filed: 1994-02-24
Abstract: A spring loaded infusion syringe having an integral three-way rotary valve or stopcock C at the delivery end of the syringe body. To load the syringe; valve C is rotated to form a continuous fluid passage between the syringe reservoir and inlet-port A. Plunger G is then withdrawn using handle E until loading of the syringe is completed after which valve C is rotated to close off the reservoir. Plunger handle B may then be unscrewed to make the unit more compact and discreet. When infusion is required Valve C is rotated to allow outflow of medicament from microbored outlet-port F due to the pressure of spring D on plunger G. The infusion rate or flow of fluid can be controlled by varying the bore diameter of outlet-port F. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287044-A (GB)
Title: Sliding bracket and roof structure comprising such a sliding bracket
Inventor: SVANBERG BJARNE
IPC: E04D3/361
Filed: 1994-02-26
Abstract: A sliding bracket (6) for a roof structure comprising metal sheet roofing (4) on top of a compressible heat insulation layer (3) consisting of mineral fibre plates, has a foot plate (61) with teeth which prevent the bracket foot plate (61) from sliding relative to the heat insulation layer in the sliding direction of the slidable part (62) of the bracket (6), to accomodate the heat expansion of the covering (4) relative to the insulation layer (3). Moreover, the foot plate (61) has a tongue (64) which has a hole (65), for a fastener (7), spaced from the folding edge of the tongue (64) so that fastener (7) folds down the tongue (64), whereby the head of the fastener (7) will be located at a safe distance below the sheeting (4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290786-A (GB)
Title: Quinoline derivatives
Inventor: MATSUO MASAAKI
IPC: C07D215/56
Filed: 1994-06-30
Abstract: Quinoline derivatives of the following formula:   <IMAGE>  wherein R<1> is lower alkyl,     R<2> is hydroxy or protected hydroxy,     R<3> is lower alkyl,     R<4> is lower alkyl, R<5> is mono(or di or tri)halo(lower)alkoxyaryl or lower alkoxyaryl and     Z is O or S. and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof possess immuno-modulating, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer activities.
Patent GB-2278236-A (GB)
Title: Photovoltaic cell and method
Inventor: JORDAN JOHN F
IPC: H01L31/0693
Filed: 1993-01-13
Abstract: An improved photovoltaic cell and method of forming are disclosed for producing a high efficiency CdS/CdTe photovoltaic panel. The photovoltaic cell of the present invention is initially formed with a CdS and CdTe layers in overlying relationship on a glass substrate and the effective thickness of the CdS layer is reduced during regrowth to both form larger diameter CdTe crystals (36A, 36B, 36C, 36D) and a substantially reduced thickness of the CdS layer (32) by diffusion into the CdTe layer (44) such that a majority of sunlight having a wavelength less than 520 nm passes through the CdS layer (32) to the photovoltaic junction. Shorting of individual cells is substantially minimized by providing a transparent conductive layer which is formed from two tin oxide layers (24, 26) each having substantially dissimilar electrical conductivity such that an electrically conductive tin oxide layer (24) interconnects the plurality of photovoltaic cells, while the comparatively low conductivity tin oxide layer (26) prevents shorting of a cell. The electron density of the low conductivity tin oxide layer (26) may be adjusted to be within approximately three orders of magnitude of the presumed electron density of the CdTe layer (44), such that an energy-producing junction is formed in any area of flaws in the CdS layer (32) by the CdTe layer (44) and the tin oxide layer (24, 26). <IMAGE>