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Patent GB-2202026-A (GB)
Title: Tubular conduit
Inventor: BANKS STEWART
IPC: F16L11/18
Filed: 1988-03-04
Abstract: A tubular conduit (10) is formed of a plurarity of first components (12) interfitting with a plurality of second components (14). The conduit (10) may include a component (16) for connecting with a fluid supply and a nozzle component (18). The components (12) each have a through bore and part ball shaped ends (22) while the components (14) each have a through bore and part ball shaped end recesses (28). The components (12, 14) can push fit together in the manner of a universal coupling. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203622-A (GB)
Title: Ballast-weights for fishing floats
Inventor: BAKER ALBERT THOMAS
IPC: A01K93/00
Filed: 1988-04-20
Abstract: A ballast weight 1 for a fishing float comprises a piece of lead or suitable material that has been moulded or shaped to the size required and is fitted into the hollow type of fishing float 6. This reduces the amount of split-shot that is needed on the fishing line and it also improves casting performance. The weight may include a wire or loop for attachment to a fishing line. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206122-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparation of polymers by suspension polymerization of a vinyl monomer in the presence of a hydrophobically modified water-soluble, nonionic cellulose ether polymer in combination with an electrolyte and polymers prepared by same
Inventor: CRAIG DANIEL HORACE
IPC: C08F2/20
Filed: 1988-06-16
Abstract: A process for manufacture of polymers comprises suspension polymerization of at least one vinyl monomer in the presence of at least one hydrophobically modified water-soluble, nonionic cellulose ether polymer and an inert electrolyte. The cellulose ether polymer may be hydrophobically modified with a C6 to C25 - alkyl radical. The electrolyte is preferably sodium sulfate 25, but may be another salt, many being listed. The mononer is e.g. styrene, a styrene derivative vinyl or vinylidene halide, alkyl methacrylate, vinyl acetate or acrylonitrile.
Patent GB-2209776-A (GB)
Title: Vandal resistant storeroom
Inventor: SCAIFE MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: E04H5/02
Filed: 1988-09-07
Abstract: A safe store for hazardous materials, particularly suitable for unsupervised or remote locations such as at farms and on building sltes, comprises a self-contained portable building having walls, roof 2 and a door all of metal, a door-opening in one wall of the building located above the level of the base so as to leave a continuous lip between the base and the lower edge of the door-opening, an outwardly-opening lockable metal door adapted to close the door-opening, a slatted floor spaced from the based the building, a drain hole 22 located at or adjacent to the level of the base, and one or more lifting points for moving the building to or from a site of use. In one embodiment of the invention, a water tank is provided on the roof 2; in another, a closed tank for liquid fuel is provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2209670-A (GB)
Title: Calcitonin suppositories
Inventor: AZRIA MOISE
IPC: A61P3/00
Filed: 1988-09-13
Abstract: Suppositories comprising a suppository base, a calcitonin and taurocholic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof exhibit improved bioavailability and are well tolerated.
Patent GB-2210655-A (GB)
Title: Ethyl ortho silicate treatment for decomposing concrete structures
Inventor: SHUDELL JOHN JAMES
IPC: E04B1/64
Filed: 1988-10-06
Abstract: A method and apparatus for the treatment of a porous matrix such as masonry, for the purpose of consolidating or introduction of a water resistant barrier, comprises placing one or a plurality of open-sided containers 32 against the masonry at an appropriate point, after having exposed the masonry (if necessary) by removal of any covering coatings, sealing the containers 32 by sealing elements (30, 31 Fig. 2) around their periphery and introduction to the volume enclosed by the container 32 and the vertical surface against which it is held of a treatment liquid such as an ethyl ester of silicic acid, allowing the liquid fully to saturate the matrix and subsequently removing the container and allowing the solvents to evaporate and the ester to cure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233606-A (GB)
Title: Writing instrument with information display
Inventor: BOJTOR JOHN
IPC: B43K29/12
Filed: 1989-07-06
Abstract: A writing instrument has a hollow barrel (12) having a window (25) through which can be seen successive portions of a length of paper or plastics sheet (24) which can be scrolled past the window by means of a pair of exposed control knobs (34, 36) at the end of the instrument remote from the writing end. Data or publicity material can be printed or written on the sheet material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2220844-A (GB)
Title: Wiper blade
Inventor: TAKAHASHI TUYOSHI
IPC: B60S1/38
Filed: 1989-07-17
Abstract: In a wiper blade assembly 1 comprising main yoke 4 connectable to wiper arm 5 by connector 4b, secondary yokes 3, and wiper blade rubber 2, each secondary yoke is pivotably connected to the main yoke by a connector 6 provided with projections 6h engageable in holes 3e in yoke 3 and projections 6f engageable in holes 4e in yoke 4. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224956-A (GB)
Title: Air filtering apparatus
Inventor: LEBLANC JAMES A
IPC: B01D46/24
Filed: 1989-07-19
Abstract: Apparatus for collecting wood chips etc. from a working area comprises a fan 140 which draws air into a housing 12 through inlet 24, under baffle 25 and inwards 27 through two concentric filter elements of nylon mesh 48 and pleated paper 52. A flexible diaphragm closes the lower end of the inner element as long as suction is applied, but when fan 140 is off the diaphragm relaxes allowing a plate 100 to descend (Fig. 4) away from seat 92 to open the lower end of annular gap 54 between the elements. A vibrator 30 then impacts the upper end of the inner element to shake off any debris from its exterior, which falls from gap 54 into removable dust tray 146. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221463-A (GB)
Title: (RS)-2-(2,3-dihydro-5-hydroxy-4,6,7-trimethylbenzofuranyl) acetic acid, 2-(2,3-dihydro-5-acyloxy-4,6,7- trimethylbenzofuranyl) acetic acid and esters thereof
Inventor: BRUFANI MARIO
IPC: A61P29/00
Filed: 1989-08-01
Abstract: (RS)-2-(2,3-dihydro-5-hydroxy-4,6,7-trimethylbenzofuranyl) acetic acid and 2-(2,3-dihydro-5-acyloxy-4,6,7- trimethylbenzofuranyl) acetic acid and esters thereof, are useful therapeutically as mucoregulators and antiischaemic agents. The compounds have the formula:-
 
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 wherein R is hydrogen or one of various defined etherifying or esterifying groups and R1 is hydrogen or one of various defined esterifying groups.
Patent GB-2237265-A (GB)
Title: An adaptor for a bottle dispenser
Inventor: WENFIELD THOMAS
IPC: B67C9/00
Filed: 1989-08-24
Abstract: An adaptor 1 for providing a connection between a liquid dispenser and a non-refillable closure fitted to a bottle, wherein the adaptor comprises means (2) for receiving the said dispenser and means (4, 6, 7) for receiving the said closure, the said means being adapted to receive closures of different sizes. Preferably, the means for receiving the said closure are adjustable, e.g. in the form of arcuate clamps 4 biassed by a spring 5. The invention allows bottles having non-refillable closures of different sizes to be attached to a liquid dispenser of standard dimensions, e.g. a dispenser of the "optic" (RTM) type. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235629-A (GB)
Title: Surgical dressing/tape with flaps
Inventor: SALEM FAWZI AHMED ALI
IPC: A61M25/02
Filed: 1989-09-09
Abstract: A double-flap surgical tape to hold various types of medical tubings to patients' body. Catheters, wound drainage tubes, leads, probes, wires and the like can be held securely in situ. Multilayer differential adhesive coatings allow each flap to perform specific function. Whereas the base flap attaches to skin the partly free top flap folds over to secure tubing in place. The two flaps are incompletely, but strongly, bonded together. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222788-A (GB)
Title: Coating electronic parts
Inventor: OKANE MASAAKI
IPC: B05B13/02
Filed: 1989-09-15
Abstract: An apparatus for applying coating fluid (P) to electronic parts (M), each having lead terminals (Mb), includes a drive (13, 14) for conveying a tape (T) carrying the electronic parts (M), an applicator (5) for applying the coating fluid (P) to a body (Ma) of each electronic part (M), and an edge (7) for removing hanging, excess coating fluid (Pa) applied to each electronic part (M). The removing edge (7) may be provided by a rod, wire or thread. The coating is applied by a V-grooved applicator roller (5) dipping in a tank (3) of coating fluid or by opposed spray nozzles (15 Fig 10). In the latter instance, opposed rollers (16 Fig 10) hold the tape (T) in the vicinity of the nozzles to prevent the electronic parts moving towards and away from the rollers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2504250-A (GB)
Title: Cooling system for seeker head
Inventor: WARNER BURT H
IPC: F25D3/00
Filed: 1990-01-23
Abstract: An infrared (IR)detector 28 on a missile is provided with a cryogenic cooling system 10 in which a first cryogenic material 44 located within an on-board container 36 is cooled to the solid state prior to launch by a remotely located second cryogen 56 conduited to the container. Immediately prior to becoming airborne, connection is broken to the second cryogen and on-board cooling is achieved by venting the container to space environment causing sublimation of the solid first cryoÂ­genic material, or, alternatively, the container 36 may be left sealed and cooling results from triple-point transition of the solid cryogen. The second cryogen may cool the container directly via a heat exchange coil, or may pass through a Joule-Thomson cryostat 52 to spray cold liquid onto the container.
Patent GB-2231959-A (GB)
Title: Breathalyser
Inventor: PORTER ANTHONY
IPC: G01N33/98
Filed: 1990-04-03
Abstract: A dual breath analysis device has a passive first mode of testing and analysing an exhaled breath sample without the use of a mouthpiece, and a second mode of testing and analysing a second breath sample through a mouthpiece apparatus when the first mode of testing indicates a substantially high level of alcohol in the first breath sample. Device is useable with a microprocessor to effect autocontrol of both modes.
Patent GB-2233017-A (GB)
Title: Mudmat for offshore structures has buoyant elements
Inventor: KOMAROMY STUART WILLIAM MICHAE
IPC: E02B17/00
Filed: 1990-04-18
Abstract: Footing for an offshore platform 20, comprising a mudmat 21 (of a kind known per se) and adjacent to an undersurface of that mudmat a plurality of buoyant elements 25, whereby when the mud mat is immersed in water to rest on a bed of founding strata underlying that water, the elements displace first water and then founding strata, and so apply a buoyant force to the mudmat. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245126-A (GB)
Title: Mobile radio communications
Inventor: SELBY GEOFFREY RICHARD
IPC: H04W72/04
Filed: 1990-06-12
Abstract: A trunked radio system has sites 12, 14, 16 and 17 with respective base stations 6, 8, 10 and 11, fixed dispatchers 28 and 30, and mobiles 32, 34 and 35, which roam through the sites but register with a particular base station. When each dispatcher is installed, its communication quality with all base stations is checked and a list is made of all stations where the quality is sufficient. This list is stored in each mobile controlled by that dispatcher. Each mobile tries to register with the listed base stations in a particular order. it can thus set up a link with its dispatcher via the registered station only - that is, using the same selected channel for communication from mobile to base station and from station to dispatcher. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246544-A (GB)
Title: Wheelbarrow with hinged handles
Inventor: BOURNE VINCENT PETER
IPC: B62B5/06
Filed: 1990-08-01
Abstract: A wheelbarrow has a body 11 which can be emptied by gripping the handles 12 and lifting. The grip on the handles does not have to be changed throughout the lifting/tipping action as the handles hinge downward. The fingers of the operator will not get trapped between the handles and chassis due to stops 13. When the wheelbarrow is not in use the handles remain locked in the horizontal position due to magnetic plates 14. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235802-A (GB)
Title: Capturing information in drawing or writing
Inventor: PARKS JOHN RONALD
IPC: G06V10/12
Filed: 1990-09-06
Abstract: An electrical signal representative of a signature for verification is generated in electrodes of a piezoelectric layer 16, supported by a ridged area 18, by signing on a region 14 over the layer 16. As the tip of a pen 15 crosses the ridges variations in pressure in the layer 16 occur and varying voltages corresponding to ridge crossings are generated. Signals dependent on these varying voltages are used by a programmed integrated circuit 17 in verifying signatures. In other embodiments one or more comb-like electrodes can be used to, in effect, replace the ridges.
Patent GB-2235303-A (GB)
Title: Device for measuring the thermomechanical characteristics of a test sample
Inventor: BORISENKOV OLEG NIKOLAEVICH
IPC: G01N3/18
Filed: 1989-02-21
Abstract: A device for measuring the thermomechanical characteristics of a test sample comprises a thermal chamber (2) inside which is located a holder (5) for the test sample, a rod (19) passing through the holder of the test sample, a rod displacement pick-up (23) provided with two cylindrical sleeves (21, 22) mounted coaxially to the rod (19), of which the internal one (21) is mechanically connected to a deformation setting organ (32) for the test sample, said organ being electrically connected to a unit (64) for generating the testing force signal and to a rod securing unit (55). On the cylindrical sleeves (21, 22) are mounted two annular electrodes (26, 27) electrically connected to a signal amplifier (62). Above the thermal chamber (2) is located a plate (3) through which passes the test sample holder (5) and which is mechanically connected to the external cylindrical sleeve (2).
Patent GB-2241627-A (GB)
Title: A surveillance system records plural video camera signals on a single VTR
Inventor: HAN HYEONG-DEOK
IPC: H04N5/45
Filed: 1990-12-07
Abstract: A control system for recordal and reproduction of a plurality of video signals on or from a video tape in a VTR, and for enabling display of the video signals from the video cameras and the reproduced video signals from the VTR distributively on a plurality of monitors. The control system which uses a microcomputer 15 is employed in a video signal recording and reproducing system provided with a plurality of video cameras 1A to 1N, a plurality of monitors 2A to 2N, and a VTR 16 and includes a recording control means for recordal of each of the video signals outputted from two or more video cameras on the VTR with a predetermined period. The recording control means has a multiplexer 8, a decoder 7, a code generator 10, and an analog switch 9. A reproducing control means enables play back and distribution of the respective video signals recorded on the VTR and display of the distributed signals on two or more monitors which has an A/D converter 11, a plurality of memories 6A to 6N, D/A converters 5A to 5N, analog switches 4A to 4N and buffers 3A to 3N, a vertical sync signal separator 14. and a waveform shaper 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250689-A (GB)
Title: Drainpipe filter
Inventor: PEARSON JOHN ANTHONY
IPC: E04D13/08
Filed: 1990-12-14
Abstract: A measured length of drainpipe 15 is cut out, and a unit 5, 6 including a filter 7 is inserted into the gap, at a level where it is easily accessible for cleaning and replacement. As shown the unit comprises two pipe sections 5, 6 which telescope together, and upper section 5 is slid upwards along drainpipe 15 to enable section 6 to be lifted out for removable of debris from filter 7. Filter 7 may be a disc with triangular apertures, and clogging thereof is indicated by water overflowing at 10'. An alternative unit comprises a filter in an axially compressible tube, consisting of a helical spring in a plastics sheath. Fig. 1 depicts a guide, resembling a clamp, which is fitted round drainpipe 15 to guide the saw. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240905-A (GB)
Title: Telephone or data switching system with variable protocol inter-office communication
Inventor: GERTSMAN MICHAEL J
IPC: H04Q3/545
Filed: 1991-01-31
Abstract: A method of producing interoffice signalling comprising storing program blocks for commanding generation, in a plurality of signalling protocols, of signalling signals in a communication switching system, storing correlations of particular ones of the program blocks with a particular protocol for signalling functions related to the process of a call to or from the communication switching system, enabling operation of the particular ones of the program blocks when a particular signalling signal is to be generated in the processing of a telephone call to or from the communication switching system, to match the particular protocol, whereby the communication switching system is enabled to process calls restricted to the particular protocol out of the plurality of protocols for a particular call.
Patent GB-2245217-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for applying covering to surfaces
Inventor: WELLINGS KENNETH JOHN
IPC: B29C33/00
Filed: 1991-04-08
Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for laying coverings onto surfaces by moulding at least part of the covering in a mould 11, 12 with a solidifiable liquid composition. The mould can be applied directly to the surface or to a prefabricated layer of the covering. In another embodiment, an outer element 26 of the covering is moulded in a mould 11, 12 and is attached to the surface, or onto a prefabricated layer of the covering, so as to define a void 31 between the outer element 26 and the surface or the prefabricated layer. The void 31 is filled with the solidifiable liquid composition. Application to the laying of acoustic panels onto outer surfaces of ships. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262898-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic device to revitalize water
Inventor: CANO RODRIGUEZ ANDRES
IPC: C02F1/48
Filed: 1992-05-15
Abstract: A magnetic device to revitalize water, is formed by body parts 2 joined together by male/female couplings and a disc 5 perpendicular to the water flow, the disc has a ring of peripheral holes 6. The chamber 8 formed by the disc and the widened portions of the parts decreases the speed of the water passing through the device so that it is subjected for a greater time to the magnetic field created by the ring-shaped magnets 9. The parts have profiles 7 for attaching on to the corresponding water outlet and intake. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257244-A (GB)
Title: Air conditioner safety shutdown
Inventor: OHKOSHI SEIZI
IPC: F24F11/00
Filed: 1992-06-29
Abstract: Detection of refrigerant leakage from the refrigerating circuit of an air conditioning apparatus having a compressor 10, an expansion valve 40, a first heat-exchanger 30 and a second heat-exchanger 50 causes compressor 10 to be stopped when the ambient temperature is within a pre-determined level and the discharged temperature exceeds a given level if the opening of the expansion valve is full. Malfunction of the compressor is thus prevented. The amount of refrigerant in the refrigerating circuit is controlled by the expansion valve 40 which is controlled by a control unit 500 with sensors for ambient temperature, saturation temperature of the refrigerant in the refrigerating cycle and temperature of the discharged refrigerant fed from the compressor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259301-A (GB)
Title: Middle distillate fuels and stabilizing additives therefor
Inventor: BOSTICK JOHN GRAY
IPC: C10L1/2383
Filed: 1992-09-04
Abstract: Hexahydrotriazines of the formula:   <IMAGE> wherein R1 is a hydrocarbyl group; R2 is either a hydrocarbyl group or a di(hydrocarbyl)aminoalkyl group; R3 is an alkylene group having up to 12 carbon atoms; and R4 and R5 are hydrocarbyl groups are useful as stabilizers for hydrocarbonaceous fuels, especially middle distillate fuels. They are also useful as stabilizers for oleaginous liquids (such as oils of lubricating viscosity), gasoline, fuel oils and residual fuels.
Patent GB-2262742-A (GB)
Title: Polymeric gasket material for aerosol mounting cups
Inventor: RADTKE CHARLES S
IPC: C08L23/06
Filed: 1992-12-09
Abstract: A gasket material (24) for sealing a channel (20) of a mounting cup (10) to a container bead (12) is disclosed having a flexural modulus, 1 % secant, of at least about 70,000 psi, as measured by ASTM Method D 790, and a hardness no greater than about 60 Shore D, as measured by ASTM D 2240. Also disclosed is a gasket material (24) comprising a mixture of a stiffer plastic material and a softer plastic material wherein the mixture meets the above flexural modulus and hardness criteria. A preferred material and mixture are disclosed. Preferred dimensions for the gasket on the mounting cup are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2274156-A (GB)
Title: Signalling glove
Inventor: SAY NORMAN FRANCIS
IPC: G08B5/00
Filed: 1993-01-08
Abstract: A stockinette glove has contacts 3 and a LED 2 mounted on it and powered by batteries 4 mounted on a wristband 6. These are worn on the right hand and wrist and can be used at night to signal the intention of the wearer (e.g. a cyclist) to change position on a road. The LED 2 illuminates a red retroreflective indicator area 16 on the back of the hand. The glove can be worn on its own or pulled over gloves or gauntlet in the winter. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263698-A (GB)
Title: Nitrosamine and nitrite inhibition
Inventor: BLEZARD MICHAEL
IPC: C07B63/04
Filed: 1993-01-29
Abstract: A synergistic mixture of a carbonate and/or bicarbonate with a phosphonate, especially an organoamino methylene phosphonate or an N-oxide thereof, inhibits or reduces nitrosamine contamination during preparation, storage and/or heating of products which are susceptible to contamination with nitrosamine.
Patent GB-2264780-A (GB)
Title: Optical beam chopping system
Inventor: IKIN JOHN BRUCE
IPC: G02B26/04
Filed: 1993-03-01
Abstract: A beam chopping system comprises a light source 2, a lens 5, to collimate the light from the source, and fixed and rotatable segment wheels 14, 15. The fixed wheel may alternatively be replaced by a portion thereof. The light transmitting segments and the light obscuring segments of the wheels are of equal angular widths. The light beam is shone through the wheels and the light allowed to pass varies cyclically between 0% and 50% of the original beam power. Preferably the rotatable wheel comprises at least twenty segments. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265688-A (GB)
Title: Self-locking metal cap, for a universal joint, with a plastic bearing and lip seal
Inventor: DIERKS MICHAEL D
IPC: F16C35/02
Filed: 1993-03-26
Abstract: A self-locking metal cap and plastic bearing cup assembly is adapted to be mounted over the end of a journal cross trunnion 22 and secured in a bore 19 of the yoke 10 of a universal joint member. The assembly includes a metal cap 24 having an open end, and a plastic bearing cup 26 fixedly mounted within the metal cap 24. The metal cap 24 is provided with a plurality of resilient, outwardly extending tabs or detents 32 formed integrally about the open end of the metal cap 24 and adapted to retain, by engaging the arms 12, 13, the metal cap 24 within a bore 19 after insertion. The plastic bearing cup 26 has an open end, an integral lip seal 28 formed about the inner circumference of the open end, at least one radially extending lubrication groove 38 formed in its inner end surface and communicating with at least one axially extending lubrication groove (36, fig 3) formed in its inner side wall surface. <IMAGE>