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Patent GB-2241441-A (GB)
Title: A footpiece for a ski
Inventor: BINDON JEFFREY PETER
IPC: B63B35/81
Filed: 1991-03-01
Abstract: A footpiece for locating a skier's foot on a ski, particularly a water ski, comprises a foot locating member made up of two foot locating portions (16, 18). In use, one foot locating portion is fixed to the ski, whereas the other portion is slidingly located relative to the ski, the positional adjustment between the foot locating portions by the sliding displacement of the slidingly located foot locating portion permitting different sized feet of skies to be snugly received by the foot locating member. A flexible strap (40) engaged with the slidingly located foot locating portion permits displacement of said portion by applying tension to the strap, suitable manipulation of the strap also permitting operation of a locking means including lever 52 for releasably locking the slidingly located foot locating portion in desired positions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243470-A (GB)
Title: Verification of passwords
Inventor: WITTENBERG DAVID KARGER
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 1991-03-11
Abstract: For verifying the acceptability of a password proposed by a user of a secure system, the system stores a compressed version of a group of unacceptable passwords in a table 22 of indicators. A mapper 14, 16, 18, 20 assigns indicators to passwords, such that more than one password may be mapped to an indicator. To initialize the system, an initiliazer applies the mapper to each unacceptable password of the group, and sets the indicators of the table that are assigned to each unacceptable password. Subsequently, a verifier applies the mapper to a proposed password and checks, 24, whether the indicator assigned to the proposed password is set. If the indicator is not set, it is determined without error that the proposed password is not in the group of unacceptable passwords, and may thus be assigned privileges in the secure system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246364-A (GB)
Title: Hair wash
Inventor: MCDERMOTT DAVID
IPC: A61K8/36
Filed: 1991-06-24
Abstract: A hair wash comprising borax, bay rum and eau de cologne acts both as a cleanser and hair dressing and does not require rinsing out.
Patent GB-2250961-A (GB)
Title: Personal flotation device
Inventor: MCCABE COLIN JAMES
IPC: B63C9/125
Filed: 1991-12-16
Abstract: A personal flotation device comprises first second and third buoyancy zones 12, 14, 16 having respective first, second and third centres of buoyancy. The first buoyancy zone 12 is adapted to be arranged in use in front of the centre of gravity of the chest of the wearer. The second zone 14 is adapted to be arranged in use on the wearer such that the second centre of buoyancy is below the first centre of buoyancy, and is displaced laterally therefrom in a first direction. The third zone 16 is adapted to be arranged in use on the wearer such that the third centre of buoyancy is above the first centre of buoyancy and is displaced laterally therefrom in a second direction opposite the first direction. A fourth buoyancy zone 18 may be provided which in use is arranged behind the wearers neck. The zones may be formed as single or dual chambers inflated by a compressed gas container 34. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262457-A (GB)
Title: Removing h2s from gas
Inventor: ANDREWS MARCEL JOSEF
IPC: C01B17/74
Filed: 1991-12-20
Abstract: Hydrogen sulphide is removed from a mixture with other gases, especially inflammable gases eg. methane, by scrubbing the mixture with water to dissolve out the hydrogen sulphide, separating the aqueous liquid from the remaining undissolved gases, and then biologically oxidising the aqueous liquid to convert the dissolved hydrogen sulphide to sulphuric acid. An apparatus for carrying out the method comprises a scrubber (1), separating means (12) and biological oxidation means (2). The gas enters at (9) and is scrubbed by counter-current contact with the water from spray (6). The solution collects in tank (11) from which it overflows through U-trap (12) and passes through biological oxidiser (2) co-currently with air supplied at (8).
Patent GB-2253611-A (GB)
Title: Carton and blank for making the same
Inventor: BOURNE TIMOTHY JOHN
IPC: B65D5/06
Filed: 1992-03-09
Abstract: A carton made from a single blank of cardboard, paperboard or the like has a top having a substantially horizontal uppermost portion 3 and front and rear portions 4, 5 sloping downwardly from said uppermost portion 3. The front portion 4 may receive a dispensing spout 8. The carton is filled by first forming the top of the carton, then filling the carton through the open base and then closing the base. A blank for making the carton has front and rear top-forming panels, and tuck forming panels between the top forming panels and side wall forming panels. Flaps for forming the uppermost surface 3 are attached to the free ends the front and rear top forming panels 4, 5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254630-A (GB)
Title: Arched structure
Inventor: JACKSON DAVID HAYES
IPC: E04H15/36
Filed: 1992-04-09
Abstract: An erectible and collapsible arched structure comprises a plurality of segments (1) which are connected end-to-end so as to extend longitudinally as an arched form in an upright plane when erected, a hinge connection (5) being provided between adjacent segments (1) with a hinge axis (X-X) that extends laterally of said upright plane, abutment means (6, 7, 8) being provided at the ends of adjacent segments spaced inwardly of the hinge axis (X-X) towards the underside of the arched form so as to cooperate in compression when the arched structure is erected, and a cable (10) extending longitudinally of the arched structure between end segments thereof along a path spaced inwardly of the hinge axes (X-X) and cooperating with each segment (1) so that when tensioned it holds the structure in its erected arched form. The cable returns across a chord of the arch to one end provided with a winch (13). Restraining ties (6) are provided between adjacent ends of the segment so as to limit the hinging action when the structure is collapsed.
Patent GB-2264624-A (GB)
Title: Collagen encased food products and method for preparing same
Inventor: BONI KENNETH ARNOLD
IPC: A23L13/60
Filed: 1992-05-22
Abstract: An improved collagen-coated food product comprises a shaped food substance encased in a coagulated collagen fibre dispersion which is acidified with an inorganic acid and set in a bath which is essentially ammonia free. This product is made by a process wherein a collagen fibre dispersion acidified with an inorganic acid is coextruded with the food product and set in a setting bath which is essentially ammonia free.
Patent GB-2257307-A (GB)
Title: A mounting container for electrical equipment
Inventor: ZERLA PREZIOSO
IPC: H01F27/40
Filed: 1992-06-18
Abstract: A container for electrical equipment, for example for mounting transformers in light fittings, comprises a base portion (6) having a coupling stem (33), a body portion (4) with a first pan for housing the electrical equipment and a second part (11) for accommodating the coupling stem (33), and a cover portion (5) having resilient clip means (20) adapted to releasably attach the cover portion to the body portion and further having fixing means for holding electrical components and/or cables. A cap (7) may be fitted over the cover portion (5) and a single screw (41) can be used to couple the cap, the cover and the body portions to the base portion which may already be fixed to a lamp base or a wall. The container accommodates the electrical equipment in a dust proof and splash proof manner and provides protection for the terminals of the equipment. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258616-A (GB)
Title: Orthodontic attachments
Inventor: ANDERSSOHN MARTIN D
IPC: A61C7/06
Filed: 1992-07-17
Abstract: An orthodontic attachment comprises a face bow (1) or a component (25) for use with a face bow (21), having a loop (11, 12, 13 or 11a, 12a, 13a) for contact with the occlusal surface of a tooth. An extension (3) of the loop or an end (23) of the face bow carrying the attachment lies buccal of the tooth and engages a headgear tube (6) secured to the tooth. The attachment is able to provide buccal root torque. Advantageously, the shape of the face bow is such as to provide a rounded, safe end (9) extending beyond said extension (3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269350-A (GB)
Title: A bogie truck for a railway vehicle
Inventor: HARDING ALAN BLAIR
IPC: B61F5/08
Filed: 1992-08-04
Abstract: A bogie truck comprises a pair of rigid side frames 10, front and rear axle sets connected to the side frames by a primary suspension, and a transverse bolster 11 extending between the side frames 11. The bolster 11 is connected to the side frames 10 by laminated metal and rubber V-shaped blocks 14. The transverse stiffness of the bolster 11 relative to the side frames 10 is not less than half its longitudinal stiffness. Track rods 22, resiliently connected to the bolster 11 and side frames 10 can also be used to increase the transverse stiffness.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260358-A (GB)
Title: Ladder
Inventor: POPPLE MARK ANDREW
IPC: E06C7/48
Filed: 1992-08-24
Abstract: A ladder attachment to span a window or a space in a wall consists of a main body 20 attachable to the top end of a ladder so as to project either side and having two arms 21, each arm having a forward projecting foot 30. The arms are positioned along the body 20 by means of locating pins 27 being placed into locating holes 28 & 29. The ladder attachment is mounted to the top of the ladder by means of a clamping device 24, 25, and a safety chain and clasp 31. The two arms and body are together long enough to extend well beyond the confines of any working area, for example a window or doorway, with which the ladder needs to be aligned but cannot rest against. The two feet 30 affixed to the arms 21 projected forward, when correctly positioned, come into contact with the wall (or other firm surface) either side of the opening. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270295-A (GB)
Title: Equipment for handling and storage of loads.
Inventor: BLACKSTONE CHRISTOPHER EDWARD
IPC: B65G1/04
Filed: 1992-09-03
Abstract: "U" shaped support members 1 are hold for storage on frame fig 3 or are held on a transport frame fig 6. The members 1 have crossbars 2 which co-operate with hooks 7 on either the storage frame or the transport frame. Additionally a latching device (14/17, Fig 5) on the transport device acts to hold pads/lugs 3 and hence hold the support member in position. The equipment is useful for storing/handling long tubes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270356-A (GB)
Title: Piping for gas hob
Inventor: HARNETT IAN SPENCER
IPC: F24C3/12
Filed: 1992-09-03
Abstract: Pairs of gas taps 7, 8 on a gas hob control the flow of gas to respective burners not shown. They are supplied by a single gas rail 17 with apertures 17a, 17b in place of the two parallel gas rails hitherto provided because the gas rail of the invention is elongate in section and this provides adequate spacing of the gas taps 7,8 and clearance for securing the gas taps 7,8 to walls 23, 24 above and below the hollow region of the rail. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271720-A (GB)
Title: Disposable sanitary articles
Inventor: PREISS SHOSHANA
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1992-10-22
Abstract: A disposable sanitary article 10 comprises: a pad of absorbent material 12; a disposable bag 21 made of an impervious material that is releasably attached to the pad; and one or more members of impervious material of which each sealingly encloses a cleaning item, the or each member being itself enclosed by the bag. The or each member may be wrapped up in the bag, or may be disposed inside the bag or may be formed integrally with the bag - in which case the or each member is frangibly separable (e.g. via tearable perforations) from the bag. The sanitary articles may be a sanitary napkin for the absorption of menstrual emissions, or an incontinence article, or a nappy or diaper. The cleaning items may be a cleaning cloth moistened with a volatile cleaning fluid, or a dry cloth, or talcum powder, or cleansing cream or lotion, or a cream or lotion applicator (e.g. a cotton wool pad). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261090-A (GB)
Title: String select arrangement in read only memory
Inventor: CHOI JUNG-DAL
IPC: H01L27/112
Filed: 1992-10-29
Abstract: A NAND-type mask read only memory comprises first and second string select transistors 2, 4 respectively of depletion and enhancement modes, connected in series with a bit line B/L, and a plurality of memory cell transistors 6, 8, 10 connected in series between the string select transistors 2, 4 and ground voltage terminal Vss. The length of the channel of the enhancement mode string select transistor 4 is longer than that of the depletion mode string select transistor 2, thus preventing leakage current from flowing into unselected strings. The channel length of the transistor 4 is preferably such that punch through does not occur even at a drain voltage exceeding the power supply voltage Vcc. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266777-A (GB)
Title: Measuring dielectric constants
Inventor: NAKAMURA NOBUTAKA
IPC: G01N27/22
Filed: 1993-05-06
Abstract: Apparatus for measuring the dielectric constant of a sample (8) comprises a retaining and separating means (9, 10) arranged to receive and retain the sample (8), and to separate it from a pair of electrodes (2, 3). The sample may enter a fluid state as the result of heating (7). The retaining and separating means shown comprises a retaining ring (9) and a pair of separating plates (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270417-A (GB)
Title: Anisotropic etching of metal films in the fabrication of interconnects
Inventor: GARDNER DONALD S
IPC: H01L21/768
Filed: 1993-05-27
Abstract: A method for anisotropically etching metal interconnects in the fabrication of semiconductor devices, especially ULSI interconnects having high aspect ratios comprises depositing a metal film 3 on an oxide layer 14 of a semiconductor substrate 1 by techniques well-known in the art. A mask layer 4 is then deposited over the metal film with openings defined in the mask layer for patterning of the metal film. Ions are then introduced into an exposed region of the metal film to anisotropically form a converted layer 8 of the metal film comprising a compound of the metal. The introduction of the ions into the metal film can be performed by conventional methods, such as through the use of a reactive ion etch system or an ion implantation system, or by any other method which anisotropically forms the metal compound. The mask layer is then removed by conventional means to leave behind the metal film 3 having the converted layer 8 of the metal compound. Finally, the metal compound is selectively removed by a suitable removal means chosen for its properties in removing the metal compound without causing significant etching or degradation of the metal film itself. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278920-A (GB)
Title: Method of determining earth elastic parameters in anisotropic media
Inventor: MILLER DOUGLAS E
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 1993-06-07
Abstract: In the exploration for underground hydrocarbon deposits it is helpful to obtain a measure of the elastic parameters of earth strata, for they are directly related to, and useful for characterizing, rock strength, porosity, lithology, and pore fluids. The elastic moduli of earth strata are also directly related to the acoustic propagation characteristics of the earth, and along with density constitute primary parameters of earth strata in seismology. One model for drawing useful information from seismic data involves the Christoffel relation, and so far there has been no known way of directly solving this relation exactly without use of approximations or weak anisotropy assumptions. The invention proposes a method of determining the elastic moduli of anisotropic earth strata using acoustic and density data without making simplifying approximations of the Christoffel relation or the assumption of weak anisotropy. To this end, it suggests that the relation be converted algebraically into a linear system and solved analytically to generate a solution for estimating elastic moduli. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, a set of qP phase points obtained from walkaway VSP data, with multiple vertical angles, plus at least one vertical SV point, are used to derive the elastic moduli A11, A13, A33, A55. In the case of FTIV or other orthothrombic media, the present invention may also be applied to obtain additional elastic moduli. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282876-A (GB)
Title: Integrated table lamp and hologram display unit
Inventor: LEADER MICHAEL ALAN
IPC: F21S8/00
Filed: 1993-10-12
Abstract: A lamp, e.g. a table lamp, has a body 1 on which is mounted a lamp holder 5 and a hologram 2. A light source, in the form of a filament lamp 7, is mounted on the lamp holder 5 and a lamp shade 4 is mounted to the lamp holder 5 by means of a bracket 6. A mirror 3 is mounted to the inside of the lamp shade 4 at an angle 8. The lamp base 1 has an upward taper at an angle 10 which, in conjunction with the angle 8 of the mirror 3, ensures that light, emitted from the light source 7 and redirected by the mirror 3, will strike the hologram 2 at a mean angle of incidence 9, which is the optimum angle at which light should strike the hologram for its recorded three dimensional image to reconstruct. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283652-A (GB)
Title: Outdoor farrowing shelter
Inventor: TURNER IAIN RUSSELL
IPC: A01K1/02
Filed: 1993-11-12
Abstract: The outdoor farrowing shelter consists of an outer wall and an inner wall 14 giving an arcuate area 10 for the sow surrounding a segregated creep area 5 within the shelter for the piglets. A piglet protection rail 11 may be provided in the shelter. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273128-A (GB)
Title: Keys
Inventor: NIEUWKOOP EVERT
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 1994-01-06
Abstract: A key (22) for an electronic lock has a bit (24) in which is mounted an integrated circuit chip (27) storing the key code and including a transmission coil for inductive coupling with reading means of the lock. The latter includes a coil (33) for generating a high frequency alternating magnetic field across a localised region of the keyway (12) in a rotatable barrel (11), which is concentrated via a toroidal ferrite core structure (31, 35) which defines a gap spanning the keyway through which the chip (27) passes when the key bit (24) is inserted. Ferrite pads (28) are mounted to either side of the coil in the key, to register with ferrite parts (35) in the barrel. By this means, optimum flux coupling between the lock and key may be achieved, thereby minimising power consumption. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279652-A (GB)
Title: Primers for the detection and sequencing of flaviviruses
Inventor: CHOW VINCENT T K
IPC: C12Q1/70
Filed: 1994-06-30
Abstract: There are disclosed two consensus primers (DVCU and DVCD) for the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) based on conserved motifs within the serine protease and RNA helicase domains encoded by the non-structural protein encoding gene NS3 of dengue and other flaviviruses. The primers may be used to identify dengue viruses and other related viruses e.g. Japanese encephalitis, Kunjin and yellow fever viruses by detecting the size of amplified fragments on agarose gels. The primers can also serve as DNA sequencing primers. In addition, four dengue type-specific primers (DSP1, DSP2, DSP3 and DSP4) are disclosed which, in combination with DVCU primer, produce amplified fragments that permit identification of the dengue virus types 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Patent GB-2289231-A (GB)
Title: High-adhesion/high-strength deformed steel bar and method for manufacturing the same
Inventor: YAMASHITA EIJI
IPC: B21H3/02
Filed: 1994-07-26
Abstract: A high-adhesion/high-strength deformed steel bar, wherein the deformed bar just hot-rolled and having spiral protrusion 12 forming a knot in its outer surface for concrete reinforcement is reduced in cross section through a rounding operation e.g. drawing at such reduction rate as to permit the knot to remain after the operation, and a plurality of flutes 13 each of which is opposite in spiral direction to the knot are formed in the deformed bar. Then, the thus formed deformed bar is heat-treated through quenching and tempering operations. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282900-A (GB)
Title: Controlling an element influencing vehicle engine power
Inventor: PFEUFER REINHARD
IPC: F02D11/10
Filed: 1994-10-07
Abstract: A system to control an electrically actuable power-setting element in a vehicle eg a throttle, which element is set on the basis of a preliminary value DKV, comprises a procedure for adjusting the relationship between the preliminary value DKV and the actual value DKI of the element. In this procedure the element is set, in a predetermined engine operating state, according to a preset preliminary value DKV(VL) which does not correspond to the engine full load position of the element and according to further preset preliminary value DKV(LL) which does not correspond to the engine idling setting of the element. The corresponding actual values DKI(VL), DKI(LL) of the element are detected and processed together with the preliminary values and ideal values to derive a correction characteristic curve for the preliminary values. The predetermined operating condition can be the first engine start following disconnection of the battery. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299949-A (GB)
Title: Board game
Inventor: TSE YUN SANG
IPC: A63F3/04
Filed: 1995-04-20
Abstract: A game comprising a board marked with a number of squares, a number of tiles each of which carries either a number or a mathematical symbol or an equals sign, together with rules for playing the game.
Patent GB-2290168-A (GB)
Title: Circuit breaker
Inventor: CASTONGUAY ROGER NEIL
IPC: H01H71/58
Filed: 1995-05-23
Abstract: A circuit breaker comprises closing and trip buttons 1, 2 on a top of an enclosure for operating closing and trip arms 6, 12, an interlock within the enclosure for preventing simultaneous operation of the closing and trip buttons and bypass means within the enclosure for interacting with the closing and trip arms 6, 12 to prevent operation of the interlock. When the bypass is inoperative, motion is transmitted from the closing button 1 to the closing arm 6 via a spring mounted on the closing button 1 and from the trip button 2 to the trip arm 12 via a spring mounted on the trip button 2 acting on a rotatable plate 11. When the bypass is operative, the Enclosing arm 6 and the plate 11 are prevented from rotating causing the springs to wind up bypassing the operating force applied to the buttons. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290387-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for determining the charge condition of an electrochemical cell
Inventor: BASELL MALCOLM CHARLES
IPC: G01R31/36
Filed: 1993-12-24
Abstract: A method for determining whether an electrochemical cell is substantially fully charged. The determination is made by ascertaining the rate of change of the impedance of the cell with changing frequency, at low frequency. A method for determining the state of charge of an electrochemical cell by comparing the impedance of the cell at two or more frequencies or by comparing the impedance of the cell, at a medium frequency, with the impedance at high frequency. Apparatus for generating output signals representative of the magnitude of resistive and reactive components of an impedance (30). The apparatus has a signal generator (70) for passing AC current through the impedance, and a synchronous demodulator circuit (88) for demodulating AC signal appearing across the impedance pursuant to passing the current through it. A phase shift circuit (130, 132, 136, 138, 140) selectively generates control signals in phase or 90{ shifted relative to the AC current through the impedance to control the demodulator circuit to respectively produce the output signals representing resistive and reactive components. <IMAGE>