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Patent GB-2159420-A (GB)
Title: Endocervical sampling brush and smear method
Inventor: STORMBY NILS
IPC: A61B10/00
Filed: 1985-05-24
Abstract: Cells from the uterine cervical canal (external os) are obtained by inserting a conically tapered brush into the canal and rotating the brush to cause cells to become entrapped by the brush. The brush employed utilizes a spiral wound bristle of 15-20 millimeters in length and of 3 to 7 millimeters in diameter at its widest end. The bristles are formed primarily of a nylon having a maximum diameter of 0.06 millimeters, and relatively soft such as that of a soft toothbrush to more readily bend and avoid damaging in the tissues.
Patent GB-2161173-A (GB)
Title: Detergent bars
Inventor: POWERS PETER JAMES
IPC: C11D1/14
Filed: 1985-07-01
Abstract: The lather properties of built detergent bars containing primary alcohol sulphate surfactants are increased by the presence of an alkanolamine component.
Patent GB-2191309-A (GB)
Title: De-frosting system for refrigerated cabinets, freezers or the like
Inventor: RIBBONS ALAN C
IPC: F25D21/00
Filed: 1985-11-26
Abstract: In a refrigerated cabinet, a de-frosting system is activated at intervals determined by an electronic timer (10). The timer may simply be arranged to operate the de-frosting system at regular intervals, but may alternatively be arranged to increase de-frosting frequency with demand, for example by measuring the passage of time only during periods when the compression of the refrigeration system is running. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177490-A (GB)
Title: Heating air in fuel-effect gas fires
Inventor: TAYLOR PETER MARK
IPC: F24B1/18
Filed: 1986-04-17
Abstract: A gas fire, to fit as a liner in a domestic fire place, has a double-walled casing (1, 2), providing a passage for upward flow of air past a heat-exchanger (13) for convection heating, and a front recess (14) in which a gas burner box (9) is surmounted by a refractory plaque (17) for surface combustion of gas to give a real-fire effect over artificial fuel (19). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192187-A (GB)
Title: Curable thermoplastic polymer compositions
Inventor: TAYLOR DEREK P
IPC: C09J5/06
Filed: 1986-06-25
Abstract: A thermoplastic resin is melted and mixed with a cross-linking agent and a catalyst. The mixture is extruded to form a thermoplastic film or subdivided and is useful as an adhesive or coating material which can be cured by heating to a temperature in excess of 90 DEG C. The resin and cross-linking agent are mixed in a mixer-extruder having an extruder head having an elongated body 31 along the length of which is a canal 32 open only into inlets 35 and outlets 34. The outlets exceed inlets in number by a factor of 10 or more and feed a channel 33 closed by a top 36 defining a slit 41 whose width is fixed by spacer 40. Adjustable valves 43 are provided in each outlet 34. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2180403-A (GB)
Title: Quick-break switch
Inventor: CZARNETZKI EDWIN
IPC: H01H5/06
Filed: 1986-08-19
Abstract: A quick-break switch comprises a contact pair (2), a contact surface (12) which establishes a current- carrying contact (14) between the contacts of the contact pair and which can be brought into two end positions by means of a swivelling switching arm (3) and a snap switch mechanism (4) which is connected with the switching arm (3), on the one hand, and with an actuating device (5), on the other hand.   So as to ensure a reliable and quick making of contact without bouncing of the contacts, the quick change-over is effected by a change in the position of the actuating device (5) with respect to the switching arm (3), the contact force acting between the contact surface and the contact pair being independent of the change in the position of the actuating device and being constant. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195369-A (GB)
Title: Ventilated toilet seat
Inventor: VAUGHAN ALEC
IPC: E03D9/052
Filed: 1986-09-25
Abstract: A toilet seat is fitted with an internal air duct attached to a suction fan situated in a suitable position to ventilate to the outside atmosphere. The remote suction fan can be operated from the toilet and immediately starts to evacuate air from the toilet bowl.
Patent GB-2183782-A (GB)
Title: Driving device for a turn table of a microwave range
Inventor: PARK JONG DOO
IPC: H05B6/80
Filed: 1986-11-26
Abstract: A device which enables a turn table 16 of a microwave range not only to be rotated but also to be axially moved comprises a main driving gear 38, an activating gear 24 having an annular cam 32 with an inclined surface 34 at its periphery, and a supporting roller 36 adapted to support the activating gear along the inclined surface during rotation of the activating gear. The activating gear 38 which is interlocked with a rotating axis of the turn table 16 may be rotated according as the main driving gear is rotated, and may be axially moved according as the inclined surface is supported on the supporting roller during its rotation. The gear 34 is mounted on a spindle 28. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2184291-A (GB)
Title: Thermal protection devices
Inventor: CALENDA CIRO
IPC: H01H37/54
Filed: 1986-12-04
Abstract: A thermal protection device for a semi-conductor component (11) subject to slow and long-lasting temperature increases comprises a bi-metal disc (12) which is in thermal contact with the component via a heat sink (15) and which, when actuated, opens contacts (A.B,F.G) which control the electrical supply to the component or control an alarm. The contacts are moulded in a plastic cup (10) closed by a PTC pellet (17) which is also in circuit with the component (11) so that when an overvoltage and/or overcurrent occurs the bimetal (12) will be heated by the resistor (17) causing actuation of the contacts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2186304-A (GB)
Title: Roof ventilator
Inventor: MARTIN DAVID FREDERICK
IPC: E04D13/17
Filed: 1987-02-16
Abstract: A roof void ventilator comprises a sloping weatherproof upper surface, front rear and base seating/locating surfaces, upper and lower locations for fixity to building constructions and locations to attach appendages such as fascia; fascia gutter; felt support/bird barrier/vent spacer, separate bird barrier and roof finish/flashing restraint piece and duct extender/roof finish/flashing support piece with integral or separate rear spacer. Air may pass through the ventilator unit in a horizontal and/or vertical manner and in any direction. The unit will relevant appendages is so formed as to be suitable in the following modes; over the fascia, corbelled brick without fascia, no fascia generally, soffit or no soffit, mono-pitch roofs and to form a roof to wall flashing/ventilator duct and so formed as to be suitable for any roof material for flat, pitched roofs, old or new. Figs. 2-11 show the alternative modes of use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2189376-A (GB)
Title: Variable length undergarment
Inventor: CRESSWELL LYNDA JANE BERNADETT
IPC: A41D15/00
Filed: 1987-04-21
Abstract: An undergarment, particularly a petticoat, whose length may be changed at will by selective attachment of a band 8 of material to the lower edge of the skirt portion 4. Various methods of attachment are described, including the use of press studs 5/7. A further band of material may be attached to the lower edge of band 8, to further lengthen the garment. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191191-A (GB)
Title: Herbicidal 5-amino-3-oxo-4-(substituted--phenyl)-2,3-dihydrothiophene and derivatives thereof
Inventor: WARD CARL E
IPC: A01N43/10
Filed: 1985-10-11
Abstract: 5-Amino-3-oxo-4-(3-substituted-phenyl)-2,3-dihydrothiophene and derivatives thereof. The compounds exhibit herbicidal activity. At low dosages the compounds exhibit plant-growth regulating activity.
Patent GB-2205471-A (GB)
Title: Swim feeders
Inventor: HACKETT PHILIP MICHAEL
IPC: A01K97/02
Filed: 1987-06-05
Abstract: A swim feeder (10) comprises a feed chamber (12) and an impact tube (14) which are axially movable with respect to one another by means of projections (28) on the feed chamber engaging in slots (32) on the impact tube. The impact tube closes off openings in the feed chamber when the feed chamber is in the position shown in Fig. 3 but the openings are exposed when the feed chamber is in a position shown in Fig. 4. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2196467-A (GB)
Title: Optical disc with added magnetic record/playback facility
Inventor: KITLEY MICHAEL
IPC: G11B7/24
Filed: 1987-10-08
Abstract: An optical disc has on the normally unscanned side or unused portion of its surface, a secondary magnetic surface which can receive and store signals from a magnetic record and playback head. Such a secondary magnetic surface may be deposited on the optical disc during manufacture, or a secondary disc 1 may be provided in combination with the optical disc 2 but initially separate therefrom, the secondary disc having one side coated with magnetic material and the other side coated with pressure adhesive, protected by a backing peeled-off by the user, so the secondary disc may be affixed to the optical disc. Apparatus is disclosed for recording onto and playing back from an optical disc having fixed thereto a secondary magnetic storage disc (Fig. 3). The disc enables storage of additional information and subsequent modification thereof by the user. The magnetic surface allows preprogramming of track playing order in compact/video discs for example, and storage of student's answers/questions when used educationally. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210776-A (GB)
Title: A device for carrying objects
Inventor: PRINEPPI FRANK JOSEPH
IPC: A45F5/10
Filed: 1987-10-13
Abstract: A device for carrying objects, comprises a base member (10) incorporating a handle (15) and at least one and preferably two straps (11 and 12). The base member has hook-like formations (18) for receiving bar portions or rollers (19) of buckles (17) on the straps (11 and 12) to releasably connect the straps to the base member. The effective length of the straps (11 and 12) can be adjusted by moving the buckles (17) along the straps and a further buckle could be provided at a cross-over position of the straps to prevent side slip.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208917-A (GB)
Title: Ice making container and ice making freezing compartment
Inventor: MOCHIZUKI YUKINORI
IPC: F25C1/24
Filed: 1988-08-02
Abstract: An ice making container comprising a dual structural having an upper space 43 and an impurity space 44 communicating with each other is provided with an outer side wall 52 for covering at least three ends of the container, or an ice making freezing compartment has a bottom wall formed with a recessed portion having walls which cover at least three ends of the ice making container or with a heating source. Icing in the ice making container starts from the upper surface, and the water in the container near the bottom is iced lastly, thereby ensuring that clear ice with impurities is isolated in the impurity space 44. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2209222-A (GB)
Title: Dividing device
Inventor: COOPER JOHN DEREK
IPC: A01G1/00
Filed: 1988-08-25
Abstract: A device by means of which a given length or distance eg of an area 21, may be divided equally into a number of sub-divisions comprises a length of an elastic material which has a number of indicators distributed uniformly along its length. In one form, the device is a flat tape of fabric, which may have indicators in the form of transverse lines distributed along its length. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2209233-A (GB)
Title: Method and circuit for controlling a digital timepiece using one button
Inventor: KIM YOUNG-SIK
IPC: G04G5/04
Filed: 1988-08-30
Abstract: A method of controlling the adjustment mode conversion and the number increment in the adjustment mode of a digital liquid crystal timepiece, the method employing the operation of one button. Selection is made between an hour/minute adjustment mode and a month/day adjustment mode in accordance with the input condition of a switch operated by the button in the normal condition, and the number is increased in proportion to the input time of said switch in the selected adjustment mode. The normal mode is restored automatically when said switch does not input for more than a given time in the adjustment mode.
Patent GB-2213142-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of optical fibres
Inventor: NOURSHARGH NOORALLAH
IPC: C03B37/027
Filed: 1988-10-21
Abstract: A method of fabricating a wavelength selective optical fibre comprising the step of pulling a fibre preform to form a fibre, whilst simultaneously applying periodic perturbations to that fibre still in a softened condition, so as to introduce corresponding periodic variations in either the fibre refractive index or the fibre core radius or both.
Patent GB-2215626-A (GB)
Title: Steering device for a toy
Inventor: YONEDA YOUSUKE
IPC: A63H17/16
Filed: 1989-02-07
Abstract: A radio controlled steering device for a two-wheeled vehicle toy has a rear wheel 34 tiltable by a servo motor 6 about a horizontal shaft 21. Tilting of the rear wheel shifts the centre of gravity to one side or the other to induce turning of the front wheel 14 about a steering axis 8 obliquely inclined to the vertical. The front forks are pivotable about axis 15 against spring 18 to cushion frontal impacts. Front and rear suspensions are sprung at 13 and 27 respectively. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227051-A (GB)
Title: Multi-point window lock
Inventor: NOLTE DOUGLAS A
IPC: E05C9/02
Filed: 1989-07-13
Abstract: A window lock having plural ramped 100, 110 keepers for a window sash and plural rollers 112 movably associated with a slider 40 mountable on a window frame to provide multi-point locking. The actuating mechanism provides for toggle positioning of the rotatable actuating handle 12 and associated drive link 70 to prevent movement of the lock mechanism by outside forces other than the handle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227377-A (GB)
Title: Sealing cable junctions
Inventor: WADE PHILIP JAMES
IPC: H02G15/013
Filed: 1989-10-19
Abstract: An insert part for sealing a cable junction having a flange (11) of heat-conductive material and a block (10) of heat-fusable material connected to the flange (11) also has a support member (12), preferably of heat-conductive material, projecting from the block (10). The support member (12) has a part (12a) within the block (10) shaped to provide a pair of opposed concave surfaces (30,31), positioned so that the concave surfaces (30,31) open in opposite directions. The block (10) may comprise a relatively thick central part (13) and webs (14) extending outwardly from the corners of that central part (13). Preferably, two flanges (11) are provided, one on each side of the support member (12).
Patent GB-2237215-A (GB)
Title: Portable work and storage device
Inventor: KENNEDY IAN JOSEPH
IPC: A63F9/10
Filed: 1989-10-25
Abstract: A portable work and storage device, e.g. for assembling a jigsaw, comprises two plastic "halves" 10, 12 hinged together at 14. Each half defines a work surface 16, 17 and a mat 28 is hinged to one half to retain items on the work surface 16 in position when the device is folded together and closed. Each half can itself constitute the top surface of a container to which access can be gained via an openable panel (not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237802-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to compositions for vitreous enamelling and to methods of preparing and applying such compositions
Inventor: SHANLEY MICHAEL
IPC: C03C8/08
Filed: 1989-11-08
Abstract: A composition for vitreous enamelling comprises a finely-divided frit in suspension in a polar solvent, for example, iso-propyl alcohol. The resultant slurry is applied to a surface to be enamelled by means of a rotating disc held at a potential of from about 20Kv to about 1 50Kv. The disc is rotated at a speed of from about 5,000 to about 25,000 rpm and may have a diameter of from about 5 to 50 cm.
Patent GB-2229995-A (GB)
Title: A packaging system
Inventor: JOHNSON DAVID BRIAN
IPC: B65D19/06
Filed: 1990-01-09
Abstract: A packaging system from which one or more packages can be formed comprises a number of elongate strips (2) made of cardboard or similar stiff material and each having a plurality of score or fold lines (6) extending transversely therein. In addition, a number of end members (4) are provided. Each end member (4) is drawn from a sheet of plastics material and has a rectangular base (16) with a continuous, upstanding peripheral rim (10) extending around the perimeter of the base and a continuous peripheral channel (12) adjacent to and within said rim (10). This channel (12) is dimensioned to receive a longitudinal edge region of a selected elongate strip (2) to form an upstanding peripheral wall. Protrusions (15) project in said channel (12) to locate and engage said elongate strip (2).
Patent GB-2241832-A (GB)
Title: Antenna
Inventor: TWELVES ALAN
IPC: H01Q21/06
Filed: 1990-03-14
Abstract: A flat antenna assembly includes an antenna, e.g. a triplate structure (13, 17, 11, 19, 15) supported on first pillars (35) extending from a base support (30). The triplate is secured by shanked screws (31) determining the maximum spacing between the outer surfaces of the triplate. Second pillars (39) comprise location dowels which engage corresponding openings in the triplate to provide lateral alignment. A back reflector (29) is supported on third pillars (37) at a fixed spatial relationship with the triplate. The assembly is protected from the environment by a radome cover (43) secured via a peripheral seal to the base support (30). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247943-A (GB)
Title: Underwater illumination apparatus
Inventor: ACKS ROBERT S
IPC: F21V23/02
Filed: 1991-03-05
Abstract: The underwater illumination apparatus has a high pressure sodium arc lamp 4 sealed to a stainless steel base 6 with a flexible, radiation-resistant potting material 12 to provide both a watertight seal and a shock-absorbing connection. A wet- mateable base connector 8 is attached to the base to permit connection to a lower cable. A transparent, impact-resistant cover 10 is formed around the base and the arc lamp. The cover has holes through which water can flow in and out to conduct heat away from the arc lamp. The combination of the above elements creates a modular unit which is replaced as a whole when the arc lamp burns out. The lower cable which provides power to the arc lamp is attached at its other end to a ballast power supply which is hermetically sealed in a stainless steel housing. Wet mateable connectors are attached at the inlet and outlet of the ballast power supply to attach to the lower cable and to the upper cable connection to a 120 VAC source. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243640-A (GB)
Title: A mine roof support
Inventor: ELLIOTT-MOORE PETER
IPC: E21D23/16
Filed: 1991-03-21
Abstract: A mine roof support comprises a canopy, a base section, hydraulic props (14, 15) for raising and lowering the canopy relative to the base section, a hydraulic valve (22) for supplying hydraulic fluid under pressure to the props via a check valve (25) and a yield valve (26) connected across the check valve. The yield valve has a valve member (30) movable between a first position in which it co-operates with a valve seat (28) to prevent the release of fluid from the props via the yield valve and a second position in which fluid can be released from the props via the yield valve. One side of the valve member is subjected to fluid pressure downstream of the check valve to urge the valve member towards its second position and the other side of the valve member is acted upon by a spring device (31) to urge the valve member towards its first position. The other side of the valve member and the spring device are also subjected to fluid pressure upstream of the check valve so that more and more of the spring force applied by the spring device is substituted by hydraulic force applied to the other side of the valve member by fluid pressure upstream of the check valve as the latter increases until the fluid pressure acting on the spring device balances the urging force thereof at a nominal yield pressure of the yield valve. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242373-A (GB)
Title: Crude oil separator
Inventor: EDWARDS WILLIAM GORDON
IPC: E21B43/36
Filed: 1991-03-25
Abstract: A separator 21 located on the seabed separates the solids, gas and liquid phases from the product of an underwater oil well, retaining the solids 25 and discharging the gas to a flare on the surface and the liquid to a surface mooring for transfer to a tanker. The separator may discharge oil and water through separator lines or at different times through one line. The various control valves and discharge pumps are controlled automatically by pressure and level indicators via a common microprocessor which is also located underwater in a separate sealed enclosure (Fig. 7). Separate flowmeters may monitor the flows of the separated fluids, which may thereafter be recombined for passage through a single pipeline (Figs. 5, 6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256249-A (GB)
Title: Hollow door or cavity wall fixing
Inventor: LAWRENCE ROBERT JOHN
IPC: F16B13/08
Filed: 1991-06-01
Abstract: A cavity wall fixing comprises a screw threaded shaft 10 and an elongate clamping member 12 connected to the screw threaded shaft and pivotable between an insertion position in which the axis of the clamping member 12 lies generally parallel to the shaft axis 10 and a retention position (Figure 3) in which the clamping member 12 lies transverse to the axis of the shaft 10. The clamping member 12 has an aperture through which the screw threaded shaft passes, and the lateral edges 18, 20 defining the aperture engage with the threads of the shaft when the member is in the retention position but not when the member is in the insertion position. The clamping member 12 is pivoted to the shaft 10 by means of a wire loop around the shaft 10 and extending through a hole in the clamping member 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248298-A (GB)
Title: Probes,kits and methods for the detection and differentiation of mycobacteria
Inventor: MCADAM RUTH ANNE
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 1991-08-20
Abstract: The invention provides nucleotide probes, kits and methods for the detection and differentiation of Mycobacteria. The gene probes, kits and methods are useful for the diagnosis of tuberculosis and/or for epidemiological study tools for investigating the progress of infections caused by Mycobacteria. The gene probes as provided comprise part or all of nucleotide sequences provided in the specification or an allele or a derivative of the nucleotide sequences. The gene probes can distinguish between M.tuberculosis, M.bovis and BCG as well as being able to distinguish between different strains of M.tuberculosis. The probes do not show significant hybridisation to nucleic acids from M.paratuberculosis, M.intracellulare, M.scrofulaceum, M.phlei, M.fortuitum, M.kansasii, M.avium, M.malnioense, M.flavescens, M.gordonae and M.chelonei.
Patent GB-2248297-A (GB)
Title: Device for use in real-time monitoring of human or animal bodily functions
Inventor: GLYNN CHRISTOPHER JAMES
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 1991-10-07
Abstract: The device comprises a scleral contact lens (1) for locating and supporting the device on the eye and has an optical system with at least one discrete light source, e.g. an optical fibre (9) or a light emitting diode, and at least one discrete light receiver, e.g. an optical fibre (10) or a photodetector, mounted within a carrier (6) on the scleral contact lens (1). The device may be used for spectrophotometric analysis of the retina (31) enabling it to be used in a wide variety of diagnostic and monitoring techniques. In a further arrangement (Figs 5 and 6) the device may be used to provide infra-red pupillometry. Further sensing devices may also be provided on the contact lens (1).
Patent GB-2251512-A (GB)
Title: Sign
Inventor: WHITCHURCH DAVID MARK
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 1991-12-31
Abstract: A sign comprises a sign board 5 suspended by an elongate frame component 1 comprising a slot 2 extending over the length thereof and having in cross-section a portion whose width is greater than that of the entrance to the slot. An edge of the sign board 5 is suspended from the slot by means of a support member 6 extending outwardly from each face of the board and to a width greater than that of the entrance to the slot. <IMAGE>