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Patent GB-2328500-A (GB)
Title: Flexible solar panel
Inventor: SURPLUS NORMAN FRANK
IPC: F24S10/70
Filed: 1997-08-23
Abstract: A solar panel, which is mode from flexible materials as shown in exploded form in Fig 1. The liquid introduced within the panel for the purpose of solar heat transfer is contained within layers 3+4 of heat absorbent, impermeable material bonded together in such a way as to form channels 11 and/or baffles to delay progress of the liquid through the panel length. The flexible solar panel can be manufactured via a continual process and subsequently, has little restriction on panel length. The panel is provided with fixing points along its length to enable it to be anchored to, for example, a hillside, rooftop and/or other panels. The panel can be rolled or folded for handling and can be easily manufactured into any shape required. The panel may include a transparent insulation to layer 5, and a hard wearing bottom layer 1.
Patent GB-2330510-A (GB)
Title: Plant support
Inventor: YOUNG ROY
IPC: A01G9/12
Filed: 1997-10-23
Abstract: A containerised plant support system comprises a plant pot, tub or trough 1 having a base 2 and side walls, the base having one or more sockets 46 integrally formed therein, or mounted thereon and secured in place. Each socket is adapted to receive the lower end of a plant support cane or stake 5b.
Patent GB-2330750-A (GB)
Title: Audio processing
Inventor: EASTTY PETER CHARLES
IPC: G11B31/00
Filed: 1997-10-24
Abstract: Audio processing apparatus (fig.1 not shown) comprises one or more touch-sensitive controls for adjusting a gain applied to an audio processing channel in response to movement of a user's hand while touching the controls; a detector for detecting a predetermined sequence of activation of a touch sensitive control by the user; and a signal switch responsive to a detection of the predetermined sequence of activations to toggle between a first mode of operation in which the audio processing channel is operable to suppress an input audio signal and a second mode of operation in which the input audio signal is not suppressed. The predetermined sequence of activation may comprise a double click action i.e touch, release followed by a touch, release within a predetermined period.
Patent GB-2318588-A (GB)
Title: Composite plating apparatus using jetted liquid
Inventor: ISHIGAMI OSAMU
IPC: C25D7/04
Filed: 1997-10-24
Abstract: A composite plating apparatus 1 includes a cylindrical electrode 4 which is positioned in a hollow section 3 of a workpiece 2 with a surrounding gap S 1 left therebetween. A plurality of through-holes 26 are formed across the thickness of an outer wall 25 of the cylindrical electrode. Composite plating liquid 5 is jetted out through the through-holes and impinge on the inner surface of the hollow section to thereby produce turbulence. The turbulent liquid provides a uniform distribution of ceramic particles in the liquid. As a result, the ceramic particles can be co-deposited uniformly in a metallic matrix, and hence a uniform abrasion-resistant characteristic is obtained all over a resultant composite plating film.
Patent GB-2331009-A (GB)
Title: Urinal
Inventor: FLINT HUGH
IPC: E03D13/00
Filed: 1997-11-06
Abstract: A urinal comprises a head portion (4) and means (2,6,10) for mounting the head portion such that its height and/or orientation can be adjusted. The head portion 4 is arranged for a gentleman to urinate into it and has an internal surface arranged to present an oblique incident surface to the urine. The head portion (4) is preferably provided with a tubular flange (18) which extends around its opening, the tubular flange being formed with an inlet (20) for receiving a supply of flushing water from a supply pipe (12) and a plurality of outlets (22).
Patent GB-2331355-A (GB)
Title: Flashlight
Inventor: SHIAU SHOEI-SHUH
IPC: F21L4/00
Filed: 1997-11-18
Abstract: A flashlight including a conductive barrel having front and read portions 2, 4, a lamp 32, an insulator lamp base 3, a conductive member 7, and a tail cap 6. The rear portion 4 has an inner surface insulated with an anodized coating. The tail cap 6 includes a seat portion (61, Fig. 3), and a conductive biasing member 8 between the seat portion and the rear portion 4 for urging a battery 5 towards the front portion 2 to make contact with a terminal of the lamp 32. The conductive member 7 has a rear end (71, Fig. 3) mounted on the seat portion and contacting the biasing member 8, and a front end (74, Fig. 3) with a plurality of biasing portions (741), biased radially towards the inner surface of the rear portion 4. Threading tail cap 6 into the barrel causes the conductive member 7 to scratch the anodized coating from the inner surface of rear portion 4, thus maintaining electrical contact between biasing member 8 and the barrel.
Patent GB-2319097-A (GB)
Title: Robot control system
Inventor: TANINAGA TADASHI
IPC: G05B19/425
Filed: 1995-06-16
Abstract: A robot control system for controlling a robot that interchangeably uses a plurality of tools in a series of operations, such that when performing the series of operations with the robot, a position correction value calculated in one operation is utilized to correct a target position in another operation.
Patent GB-2337571-A (GB)
Title: Casing for electrical apparatus
Inventor: RAYMOND HUGH ANTHONY
IPC: H02B1/26
Filed: 1998-03-16
Abstract: A casing construction for housing electrical apparatus has hollow-profile framing elements (15x, 15y, 16z), along its edges and planar rectangular cover plates. The framing elements are interconnected at each corner by a tri-spigot connector having three mutually perpendicular spigots, e.g 20x. Each hollow profile has a formation (25x) into which a metal threaded fastener is screwed to fasten a framing element to its respective spigot. At least one of the tri-spigot connectors provides or retains a rigid electrical inter-connection element (30) to which at least one of the neighbouring planar members is physically and electrically attached, e.g. by a metal fastener. At each corner there is provided a unitary seal structure (Fig. 8) comprising three mutually perpendicular limbs.
Patent GB-2329738-A (GB)
Title: Determining relationship between line segments in pattern recognition
Inventor: JANG KYUNG-SHIK
IPC: G06K9/64
Filed: 1998-04-08
Abstract: A method for determining an adjoining relationship between line segments in a pattern recognition system, comprises the steps of: a) obtaining sets of line segments L2,L3,L4 satisfying the adjoining relationship with a reference line segment L1 in an X-direction and a Y-direction, respectively; b) obtaining a gradient m of the reference line segment L1, and gradients m2-m4 of straight lines connecting the center point of the reference line segment L1 to the centers of the line segments L2-L4; and c) deciding that the reference line segment L1 has a left adjoining relationship with a straight line L2 if the gradient m of the reference line segment L1 is smaller than a gradient m2 of the straight line, and deciding that the reference line segment L1 has a right adjoining relationship with a straight line if the gradient m of the reference line segment L1 is larger than the gradient of the straight line, and further deciding the reference line segment L1 has no side adjoining relationship with a straight line if the gradient m of the reference line segment L1 is equal to the gradient of the straight line.
Patent GB-2338418-A (GB)
Title: Disposable ear insert
Inventor: PAYNE RAYMOND
IPC: A61B1/00
Filed: 1998-06-20
Abstract: The invention comprises a sterile, disposable insert for insertion into the auditory canal prior to insertion of an ear inspection device or otoscope. Use of the insert serves to prevent cross-infection.
Patent GB-2328392-A (GB)
Title: Automatic electric arc welding apparatus
Inventor: COLLIS-STRINGER BRUCE GEOFFREY
IPC: B23K37/02
Filed: 1998-08-21
Abstract: An electric arc welding apparatus comprises an elongate support, preferably a pair of wire cables 15,16, and a carriage 19 movable along this support 15,16. The carriage 19 carries an electric arc welding head 20 which includes a welding electrode (76, figure 3), and also comprises means (50; figure 2) to vary the position of the welding head 20 transverse the length of the elongate support 15,16. Control means 81 is used to sense the magnitude of the welding current generated by the arc, and thus determines the length of the arc from the tip of the welding electrode 76 from the workpiece 37. When the control means 81 senses a difference in this distance, it generates a signal to control the transverse positioning means (50; figure 2) such as to maintain the length of the arc substantially constant as the carriage 19 moves along the elongate support 15,16. Preferably, the carriage 19 comprises a pair of slides (21,22; figure 2), with a motor (25; figure 2) moving one slide (21; figure 2) relative to the other (22; figure 2) via a lead screw (23; figure 2). The transverse positioning means (50; figure 2) preferably comprises a pair of limbs (51,52; figure 2) supporting the welding electrode (76, figure 3).
Patent GB-2347918-A (GB)
Title: Combined tail-lift and ramp for a vehicle container/transporter
Inventor: CLIVE-SMITH MARTIN
IPC: B65D85/68
Filed: 1999-03-19
Abstract: A tail lift for loading/unloading a vehicle eg loading/unloading a further vehicle from a containerised vehicle transporter (20 Fig.1A) comprises at least one support post 11 for mounting to said vehicle, a carriage (12 Fig.1A) movably mounted for height adjustment thereon and a load platform 14 pivotally mounted to said carriage and having a ramp 15 pivotally mounted thereon. The at least one support post may be downwardly extensible(Figs.2A-2D) to allow said carriage to travel nearer to the ground to reduce or obviate any inclination of said ramp. The tail lift assembly may also be demountably attached (Figs.3C,3D,4A). The load platform and/or ramp can further be used to form an end upstand eg a gate or door to said vehicle. The tail lift assembly may be mounted directly to the rear of the vehicle or mounted spaced from the rear of the vehicle by a spacer support frame 13,17, thereby allowing space for any end doors to be opened or closed with the tail lift remaining mounted. To facilitate remounting the tail lift assembly can incorporate underside ground engaging wheels 21 and the support members may be canted towards the vehicle.
Patent GB-2336187-A (GB)
Title: Sealing Element
Inventor: BAUMANN OTTO
IPC: F16J15/3236
Filed: 1999-03-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a sealing element for sealing off two coaxial sealing faces which are capable of axial displacement in relation to one another, particularly for sealing off a cylindrical face of a piston 18 in relation to the face of a hollow cylinder 20. The said sealing element 1 has an inner sealing lip 14 and an outer sealing lip 16 and a means for elastically bracing at least one of the sealing lips 14/16 against at least one of the sealing faces. The elastic means is made up from at least one lamella 2 which is disposed substantially radially between the inner sealing lip 14 and the outer sealing lip 16. The lamellae 2 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12 not shown) can be disposed at a distance from one another or symmetrically in the peripheral direction and can be moulded into the sealing element 1. The lamellae 2(4, 6, 8, 10, 12 not shown) can also be a configured in a variety of different cross-sections and be made from either plastic or metal.
Patent GB-2354069-A (GB)
Title: Method of predicting pregnancy in cows
Inventor: LAMMING ERIC
IPC: G01N33/74
Filed: 1999-04-08
Abstract: The method comprises taking a milk sample from the cow on day 4, 5 or 6 post-insemination and determining the milk progesterone level by RIA or ELISA, a milk progesterone concentration of >3 ng ml<SP>-1</SP> being indicative that the animal is pregnant. The success of pregnancy may be improved by timely supply of progesterone or a functional equivalent thereof (such as progestagen). Methods of assessing the suitability of a cow for progesterone replacement therapy and of embryo transfer are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2338324-A (GB)
Title: Information management system
Inventor: CHEN CHAOMEI
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 1999-06-02
Abstract: An information managing system for use in searching data from a plurality of data units, such as a collection of scientific papers, provides for displaying the group of data units in a virtual space and indicating by each data unit its correlation with a search criterion. Links are provided between the various data units to assist in moving around the data during a search. In addition, an indication of a previous or current search by another searcher can be given, plotting that users search path through the group of data units.
Patent GB-2352275-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic system for utility vehicles
Inventor: BERG TORSTEN
IPC: F15B11/16
Filed: 1999-07-17
Abstract: In a hydraulic system for a utility vehicle, for supplying primary pressure medium consumers (7) and auxiliary pressure medium consumers (9) with pressure medium, including a control pump or at least one fixed displacement pump (1), the pressure of the or each pump is controlled with respect to the load pressure of the primary pressure medium consumers (7) and the auxiliary pressure medium consumers (9), and exceeds the load pressure by a predetermined control pressure differential, and means for producing two control pressure differentials of different values, characterised in that, when a highest load pressure of the primary pressure medium consumers (7) is less than the sum of the load pressure of the auxiliary pressure medium consumers (9) and the control pressure differential of auxiliary pressure medium consumers (9) minus the control pressure differential of the primary pressure medium consumers (7) the higher control pressure differential is utilised.
Patent GB-2345425-A (GB)
Title: Fishing tackle
Inventor: PEAKE NICHOLAS JOHN
IPC: A01K91/053
Filed: 1999-11-19
Abstract: A device (21) for holding and releasing a fishing weight (1) or other fishing tackle, the device (1) comprising first and second co-operating pacts (23,25) formed for holding a first line (34) so as to connect the weight (1) to the leading line (3) during casting, the weight (1) also being attached to the leading line (3) more permanently by a second, weaker line (35), the two parts being relatively movable in use between a closed configuration in which the first line (34) can be held captive between them and an open configuration in which the first line (34) will be released, and being formed such that movement from the closed configuration to the open configuration will be effected under the force of water as the device is dragged into water by the weight, the second, weaker line (35) arranged to break under strain before the leading line (3), thus preventing the loss of fishing tackle. A spring may be incorporated within the device which regulates friction and latches the two parts together.
Patent HU-T70105-A (HU)
Title: Absorbent article having fused layers
Inventor: OSBORN THOMAS WARD
IPC: A61F5/44
Filed: 1992-11-06
Abstract: An absorbent article, such as a diaper, sanitary napkin, adult incontinent device, and the like having fused layers is provided. The absorbent article preferably comprises a liquid pervious thermoplastic apertured film topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet, an absorbent core, and a fibrous acquisition web of spunlaced nonwoven fibers. The absorbent core is positioned between the topsheet and backsheet which are joined at least about a portion of the periphery of the absorbent article and the topsheet is fused to the acquisition web at discrete points of attachment. The acquisition web is positioned between the topsheet and the absorbent core.
Patent HU-T75759-A (HU)
Inventor: GERSE JANOS
IPC: C05F11/02
Filed: 1995-01-24
Abstract: A találmány tárgya: kombinált készítmény illetve készítmények, amelyek egyrészről valamely humuszvegyület vízoldható alkáli sóját, másrészről makro elemeket és mikroelemek pH stabil komplex vegyületét tartalmazza. Továbbá eljárás ezen termék kompozíciók előállítására.
Patent HU-T72664-A (HU)
Title: Thiazolo-pyrido-quinoline derivatives pharmaceutical compositions containing them and process for preparing said compounds
Inventor: BREMM KLAUS DIETER
IPC: C07D513/16
Filed: 1995-05-26
Abstract: 1,9-Bridged thiazoloÄ3,2-aÜquinoline derivs. (I) and their hydrates, addn. salts and alkali, alkaline earth, silver and guanidinium salts are new; X = 1-3C alkyl or cyclopropyl; Z = gp. of formula (a)-(c): R1 = H, 1-4C alkyl opt. substd. by OH, OMe, NH2, NHMe or NMe2; or (5-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-dioxol-4-yl)-methyl; R2 = H, Me, -CH=CH-COOR2', -CH2-CH2-COOR2', -CH2-CO-Me or -CH2-CH2-CN; R2' = Me or Et; R3, R6, R8 = H or Me; R4 = H, OH, NR7R8, -CH2OH, -CH2-NR7R8, COOH, COOMe or COOEt; R5 = H, 1-3C alkyl or cyclopropyl; R7 = H, 1-3C alkyl opt. substd. by OH, 1-4C alkoxycarbonyl or 1-3C acyl; B = CH2, O or a direct bond.
Patent HU-T77899-A (HU)
Title: Printing process and substrates printed thereby
Inventor: CONRAD DANIEL JAMES
IPC: B41F22/00
Filed: 1995-11-20
Abstract: A low basis weight substrate (12, 22) is printed by a folded substrate, dual-sided printing process. The substrate is folded to present two printing surfaces (24, 28). The folded substrate (22) is then passed through a printing station (54) to have an ink pattern printed on one surface (24), and then is reversed to have a second pattern printed on the second printing surface (28). Any ink striking through one of the printing surfaces (24, 28) is collected by the other surface of the printed substrate (22).
Patent IL-44209-A (IL)
Title: Process for the preparation of oxamide
IPC: C07C67/00
Filed: 1974-02-14
Abstract: By contacting hydrogen cyanide with oxygen or air and a catalyst solution containing water, low molecular weight aliphatic carboxylic acids, copper ions and nitrate ions oxalic acid diamide is formed in high yields.
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Patent IL-59046-A (IL)
Title: Process for the preparation of 7-sulfonimidoyl xanthone-2-carboxylic acid derivatives
IPC: C07D311/86
Filed: 1979-12-27
Abstract: A process for the preparation of compounds of general formula I, <IMAGE> (wherein R represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl radical containing from 1 to 9 carbon atoms and R1 represents an alkyl radical containing from 1 to 5 carbon atoms) which comprises cyclising a compound of formula II, <IMAGE> (wherein R and R1 are as defined above, Ar represents an aryl group and R2 and R3, which may be the same or different, each represents an esterifying group) followed if required, by hydrolysis to the free acid of formula I. The compounds of general formula I possess interesting anti-allergic activity.
Patent IL-67208-A (IL)
Title: Derivatives of 7-(2-(2-amino-4-thiazolyl)-2-oxyimino-acetamido)3-pyridinium thiomethyl-3-cephem-4-carboxylic acid,their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing them
IPC: C07D501/36
Filed: 1982-11-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to cephalosporins of general formula: <IMAGE>   in which: R1 is H or CH3, R2 is CH3, or R1 and R2 taken together form a 1,3-propylene group, R3 is lower alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or CH2COO alkyl, R4 is H or OH, the S being bonded to the pyridine ring in 2 or 4 position, A is H or cation or ester or hemiacetal which is easily hydrolyzable, and X is a derivative of a mineral or organic acid. The invention also relates to a process for preparing these new cephalosporins and to the drugs containing said cephalosporins.
Patent IL-72683-A (IL)
Title: Radiation-polymerizable mixture and copying material produced therefrom
IPC: C08F2/48
Filed: 1984-08-14
Abstract: Disclosed is a radiation-polymerizable mixture which includes a polymerizable compound, a radiation-activatable polymerization initiator and a polymeric binder with lateral cross-linking groups of the formula -CH2OR, wherein R denotes a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, a lower acyl group or a lower hydroxyalkyl group. The mixture is cured by heating after development. Also disclosed is a polymerizable copying material which includes a layer comprising the mixture and a process for producing a solder mask including a laminating step for laminating a photoresist layer which includes the layer.
Patent IL-75315-A (IL)
Title: Method for stabilization of vesicles
IPC: A61K47/36
Filed: 1985-05-24
Abstract: Micelles are stabilized to improve their shelf life by suspending the micelles in a polymeric gel matrix which forms a protective gel surface around the micelles, the gel matrix being one transformable to a fluid to transform the protective surface to an aqueous suspension. The technique is particularly useful to stabilize phospholipid vesicles containing a therapeutic agent.
Patent IL-81120-A (IL)
Title: Resealable flexible packaging and sealing tape therefor
IPC: B65D33/16
Filed: 1986-12-30
Abstract: A sealing tape for resealable flexible packaging comprising a plastic tape, one section of which is provided with a permanent high-tack adhesive, the second section being provided with a low-tack adhesive and being folded onto itself with the interposition of a layer of silicone, the face end of said second section being adhesive free and resealable flexible packaging comprising a conventional bag and a sealing tape, wherein the section with high-tack adhesive is attached to the bag at a suitable distance from the end to be opened, said end of said second section facing said end of the bag to be opened and serving as a finger lift.
Patent IL-92871-A (IL)
Title: Knife sharpening apparatus
IPC: B24B3/54
Filed: 1989-12-25
Abstract: A knife sharpening apparatus includes a moving abrasive surface (40). A magnetic guide has a guide surface (30) in a plane disposed at a predetermined angle which intersects the plane of the abrasive surface (40). The magnetic guide is made from a magnetized material having opposite polarity north and south magnetic pole faces (N, S) with a first ferromagnetic member (12) located against one pole (S) and a second non-planar ferromagnetic member (22, 26) located in part against the other pole (N) and in part extending parallel to the guide surface (30) and contiguous to the magnetized material. The second ferromagnetic member (22, 26) is located at the surface remote from the abrasive surface (40).
Patent IL-97455-A (IL)
Title: Contrast media
IPC: A61K47/02
Filed: 1991-03-06
Abstract: A contrast medium of aq. carrier, dissolved contrast agent and dissolved sodium cpd. providing a sodium ion concn. of 15-75 mM Na/l is characterised in that it also contains a dissolved calcium salt and opt. potassium and magnesium salts in a total concn. of up to 0.8 mM Ca/l and up to 2 mM K/l, the ratio of sodium ions to calcium ions being greater than 55. Pref. the Ca concn. is 0.05-0.7 mM Ca(2+)/l (esp. 0.1-0.6 mM Ca(2+)/l), the K concn. is 0.2-1.5 mM K(+)/l (esp. 0.3-1.2 mM K(+)/l) and the Mg concn. is up to 0.8 mM Mg(2+)/l (esp. 0.05-0.4 mM Mg(2+)/l). Pref. the contrast agent is iodinated e.g. iohexol, ioversol, iopamidol, iotrolan, ioxaglate or iodix anol.