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Patent GB-2210986-A (GB)
Title: Waveguide power sensor
Inventor: BROWN HAROLD THOMAS
IPC: G01R21/09
Filed: 1988-04-12
Abstract: A waveguide power sensor is formed by a thin sheet (14) of semiconductor material placed diagonally across the waveguide. The Hall voltage generated in the semiconductor by the electric and magnetic fields in the waveguide is used (19-22) to measure the power passing along the waveguide. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205816-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and methods for dispensing beverages pre-mixed from concentrate and diluent
Inventor: BUNTING BRIAN GEORGE
IPC: B67D1/00
Filed: 1988-04-22
Abstract: A method and apparatus for dispensing beverages comprises pre-mixing a diluent and a concentrate in exact predetermined proportions to form a potable drink. The apparatus for mixing the diluent and concentrate is sealed in advance to prevent unauthorised access and the beverage emerging from the apparatus comprises the final potable drink in a potable condition. One form of mixing apparatus comprises a sealed pump having reciprocating pistons defining respective concentrate and diluent chambers 29, 30; 27, 28. The concentrate may be a beer, lager, or cider concentrate, or fruit juice; the diluent may be carbonated water. In other embodiments, separate cylinders for concentrate and diluent are driven by a common manual lever or motor.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206834-A (GB)
Title: Jointing jig
Inventor: HILL JOHN KIMBER
IPC: B25B5/14
Filed: 1988-05-11
Abstract: A jointing jig formed of a pressed or moulded sheet of plastics or metal is formed with two channels at right angles in which an assembly of lengths of wood (28, 29) and gusset pieces (27, 30) can be glued together while held by a clip (31). Another channel comprising a wall (19) and panel (12) can be used to locate another length of wood at 30 degrees, while another wall (18) and the panel (12) comprise a channel at 45 degrees to the lengths of wood (28, 29). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2223305-A (GB)
Title: Pre-injection water vapour differential thermal-analysis
Inventor: YOSHIDA AKIRA
IPC: G01N25/48
Filed: 1988-07-13
Abstract: Differential thermal analysis is carried out with a test sample positioned in a heating chamber maintained under a 100% water vapour atmosphere.
Patent GB-2207121-A (GB)
Title: Envelopes
Inventor: WELLING DAVID JOHN
IPC: B65D27/38
Filed: 1988-07-14
Abstract: An envelope for correspondence and the like having a closure flap 7 adhesively (8) coated for the sealing thereof and arranged to seal the envelope completely, a ripper filament e.g. an adhesive tape 11, secured internally of the envelope and positioned so as to lie along a line of weakness e.g. at a fold line 4, and having an end portion 12 projecting from the envelope to form a gripper tab which is positioned to lie at one of the corners of the envelope remote from the flap, whereby the envelope can be opened by ripping the filament along the line of weakness. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224114-A (GB)
Title: Fourier transform ultra-violet visible instrument
Inventor: NORMAN PAUL RODERICK
IPC: G01J3/28
Filed: 1988-09-12
Abstract: A Fourier Transform Ultra-Violet visible (FT/UV-Vis) instrument has no more than one moving part. It is adaptable inter alia to monitor fast reactions or to use in evanescent wave Attenuated Total Reflection Spectroscopy in the UV-Vis region. By using a Fourier transform generator the instrument has high sensitivity. Alternatively, a Hadamard transform generator may be used where the instrument has the added advantage of having no moving parts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236785-A (GB)
Title: Draught excluder
Inventor: KEMP BARBARA
IPC: E06B7/23
Filed: 1989-09-09
Abstract: A lay flat tube (12), extending along the full length of the downward facing bottom edge of the door and partway up the hinged edge, is provided with a foldable side tube (13) for delivery of a fluid to its interior. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236610-A (GB)
Title: Maps
Inventor: PARRY TREVOR EVAN
IPC: G09B29/02
Filed: 1989-09-29
Abstract: For enabling a pre-selected destination to be located, a board carries a plurality of maps which are arranged in a series, each map of which is to a progressively larger scale. Each map, except the last, has marked thereon, in a substantially central location, a neighbourhood of the said destination. Each map shows (to a larger scale) the neighbourhood marked in the immediately preceding map. The final map (2d) has the said destination clearly identifiable thereon.
Patent GB-2226029-A (GB)
Title: Two part epoxy resin composition
Inventor: NAKAJIMA TAKAO
IPC: C08G59/56
Filed: 1989-11-15
Abstract: A two part epoxy resin composition comprises a main component which is a bisphenol type epoxy resin having not more than 0.08 % by weight content of a saponifiable chlorine-containing group …<IMAGE>… and a curing component comprising a modified aromatic polyamine and a liquid imidazole. It has a long pot-life at room temperature and is curable even at an intermediate temperature such as about 50 to 60 DEG C, and is useful as a paint composition, an adhesive, a lining material, a molding material or a floor covering material.
Patent GB-2230051-A (GB)
Title: In-tank fuel pump mount
Inventor: TALASKI EDWARD JEROME
IPC: F02B77/13
Filed: 1990-01-08
Abstract: In a mounting system for an electric pump used in the fuel tank of an automotive vehicle, in order to reduce pump and pump motor vibrations and noise, the pump 50 is mounted within a jacket enclosure 24, 28 carried in the vehicle fuel tank 20. A suspension for the pump within the jacket consists of identical mount rings 60 of relatively soft flexible material which have internal 70 and external 66 relatively thin projections to contact the inner walls of the jacket 24, 28 on the outside of the rings and to contact the pump housing 50 on the inside of the rings. Radial continuations 74 (102, Figs. 5 and 6) of the projections establish the axial location of the pump within the jacket 24, 28. 
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Patent GB-2231142-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchanger
Inventor: FAIRGRIEVE THOMAS IAN
IPC: F28D7/10
Filed: 1990-04-23
Abstract: A heat exchanger includes an inner tube 25 located concentrically within an outer tube 26 to define an elongate annular passageway therebetween for the passage of a fluid to be cooled, the inner and outer tubes being connected together at opposite ends to define a closed passageway for the fluid to be cooled and to enable the outer tube to be immersed in a coolant, the inner and/or the outer tube being provided with radially directed ribs 38 projecting into the annular passageway and extending along the length of the passageway, the inner and outer tubes being extruded from a metal or alloy exhibiting good heat conductive properties. The ribs 38 may be interrupted by spiral or annular grooves. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244658-A (GB)
Title: Float for toy purposes
Inventor: PUGH ROBERT JOHN
IPC: G01K13/00
Filed: 1990-05-11
Abstract: A float e.g. for use in the bath, has upper and lower walls 1 and 2 to delimit a buoyancy chamber 8 and a ballast chamber 9 with a diaphragm 4 therebetween supporting a temperature-responsive means 5 such as a thermochromic panel thermometer. The admission of air and/or liquid into the buoyancy and ballast chambers is made possible by manually operable inflation mouthpieces 10, and the diaphragm 4 and the upper wall 1 of the upper chamber 8 are at least in part transparent to enable the thermometer 5 to be seen from above when the float is buoyant in a liquid medium. In another embodiment (figure 2). the thermometer 5 is incorporated in an extension of peripheral seal 3. The float may take the form of a whale or duck or submarine. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244067-A (GB)
Title: Oil based wood preservative
Inventor: BAINS RAJDVINDER SINGH
IPC: B27K3/48
Filed: 1990-05-16
Abstract: Wood preservative takes a waste material namely used engine oil and recycles the used engine oil to produce a very effective preservative. Used engine oil presents problems of disposal to companies/organisations involved with servicing/maintaining motor vehicles. By recycling the used engine oil this forms the major constituent of a new product that is being proposed. In addition to the used engine oil other constituents have been identified which when added to the used engine oil offer prolonged protection. The oil based wood preservative is proposed for use e.g. on garden fences, sheds and pergolas.
Patent GB-2245704-A (GB)
Title: Current sensor
Inventor: ROGERS ALAN
IPC: G01R15/24
Filed: 1990-07-03
Abstract: Apparatus for measuring a current in a conductor, comprising an optical source feeding a high birefringent optical fibre positioned adjacent to a portion of the conductor, means to apply a field produced by the current in the conductor to the fibre in a periodic manner so as to couple with the light signal therein, and means to monitor the signal when output from the fibre. One manner of applying the periodic field to the optical fibre is to provide an incomplete shield between the fibre and the conductor. An alternative method is to provide a portion of the conductor configured so as to provide spaced conductor portions each disposed at an angle to the fibre axis. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235885-A (GB)
Title: Terminal setting and grommet inserting machines far cables
Inventor: VIDAL JUAN JOSE COLINA
IPC: H01R13/52
Filed: 1990-07-18
Abstract: A rotatable unit 16 receives rubber sealing grommets from a vibrator 25, and carries them by rotation to position 13', where blocks 14 converge to grip each one in turn. When an unstripped cable is inserted therethrough up to an adjustable stop, which is provided with detection means, it causes blades attached to the blocks 14 to lower, thereby stripping the conductor sheath or insulation. Subsequently, with the aid of an arm 15 and gripper member 15' the conductor is held in place and then moved into position for a press to fit a terminal whereafter the arm 15 withdraws rearwardly and gripper member 15' opens releasing the conductor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248387-A (GB)
Title: Variably inclinable bed head frame
Inventor: HILL MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: A47C19/02
Filed: 1990-10-02
Abstract: A bed head frame is described which may be adjustably adapted to connect to any standard divan base or bed frame by slidably positioning and releasably securing vertical support members 1 to horizontal crossmembers 2 and 3. The frame further allows conventionally shaped upholstered panels 4 to be variably inclined by utilising vertical cantilever supports 5 securably positioned to horizontal crossmembers 2 and 3. Slotted panel guides 5 allow the panels 4 to pivot about a guide rail 7 and then slidably lower at a desired angle of inclination to rest on the bed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251384-A (GB)
Title: Device for collecting extraneous waste gases from mammals
Inventor: HICKEY CHRISTOPHER DANIEL DOWL
IPC: A01K23/00
Filed: 1991-01-03
Abstract: The device comprises an adaptor 10 having one part 11 shaped to engage and be retained in an anal orifice of a mammal with a throughway 15 for release of waste gases. A flexible bag 16 for receiving the gases has an inlet provided with a non return valve 24 and means 18 to provide a releasable coupling between the bag and the adaptor so that the bag can be attached to the adaptor to receive waste gases therefrom and-detached for subsequent disposal of the waste gases. The device is particularly for use by humans but may also be used with cows, the bag being secured to the body of the animal by straps or ties. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252770-A (GB)
Title: The preparation of n-acyl-alpha-amino acids
Inventor: DRENT EIT
IPC: C07C233/47
Filed: 1991-02-14
Abstract: A process for the preparation of N-acyl- alpha -amino acids by reacting carbon monoxide with an aldehyde and a carboxylic acid amide having an amide group with at least one hydrogen atom attached to the nitrogen atom which reaction is carried out in the presence of a catalyst, obtainable from a compound containing a metal selected from the iron group of the Periodic Table, and a cocatalyst which is an acid with a pKa of less than 3 added in a quantity of less than 0.1 mol per mol of the carboxylic acid amide.
Patent GB-2254655-A (GB)
Title: Muscle powered blood pump.
Inventor: MILLNER RUSSELL WILLIAM JAMES
IPC: A61M60/408
Filed: 1991-04-13
Abstract: A left ventricular assist device powered by skeletal muscle, without any form of transcutaneous energy delivery, which comprises a housing (1), containing an outlet valve (4) and an Archimedes Screw (5). The ventricular assist device is powered by the contraction of skeletal muscle, the energy being transferred through a gear box (Figure 3), incorporating an attachment for the muscle tendon (10) and a series of gearwheels (13, 14). The gearbox is connected to the conduit by a coaxial cable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259308-A (GB)
Title: Metal matrix alloys
Inventor: DAVIES PETER
IPC: C22C1/10
Filed: 1991-09-09
Abstract: The invention provides a process for producing an aluminium-based matrix melt, having boride particles dispersed therein, which is castable, and yet when cast produces a product having a surprisingly good combination of mechanical properties such as stiffness, strength, and elongation at failure. In the process, precursors for boride particles are reacted within an aluminium-based melt to produce boride ceramic particles such as titanium diboride, the process being carried out under conditions such that the melt remains fluid.
Patent GB-2248609-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for dispensing from top of stack
Inventor: RATZKER HERMAN BERTHOLD
IPC: G07F11/14
Filed: 1991-09-17
Abstract: A package dispenser for a compartmented vending machine has, for each compartment 11 a platform 16 for supporting the stack 14 of packages. The platform 16 is urged to move upwardly by a spring 22 until the uppermost package 13 engages abutment rollers 44. When a package is to be dispensed, a solenoid 52 is energised to push pivotally a lever 60 having a pin-and-slot lost-motion device 72 and, the lower end 74 of which 'kicks' the uppermost package 13 free of the rollers 44, thus permitting the platform 16 to move further upwardly. This motion causes the uppermost package 13 to abut a depending flap 75 to tip the uppermost package 13 into a dispensing chute 80. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253203-A (GB)
Title: Changing web rolls whilst feeding user machine
Inventor: BORIANI SILVANO
IPC: B65H19/18
Filed: 1992-02-18
Abstract: Strip material having equally spaced notches or marks along its length is continuously fed to a machine, e.g. packaging machine 35. The feed paths from supplying roll 2 and replacement roll 3 each include a photocell 45 for detecting the notches/marks, each photocell being spaced upstream of a splicing point 30 by a multiple of the inter-notch/mark spacing. During feed from 2, unit 42 is used to cut strip 5b at a notch/mark, the resultant free end being located at point 30 so that a notch/mark is aligned with photocell 45. This position is held by pressing roller 46 against roller 19. A signal indicating expiry of roll 2 stops feed roller 32, strip 5a stopping with a notch/mark aligned with photocell 45. Machine 35 then uses strip from store 38. Jaw 22 is moved to its (broken line) splicing position, the strips being spliced notch/mark to notch/mark at point 30. Strip 5a is cut at 49, roller 46 is moved from roller 19 and the supply is resumed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265101-A (GB)
Title: Soldering apparatus and method
Inventor: SIM AH TEE
IPC: B23K1/00
Filed: 1992-03-17
Abstract: Apparatus for applying solder to electrical components such as integrated circuit packages has apparatus (20) provided to vibrate the circuit packages during the dipping of the packages into the solder flow to prevent solder from bridging the spacing between two closely spaced, adjacent leads. A rotary driven member 33 impacts the interior of a box member 27 which supports the component holder 21 to thus cause vibration. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254593-A (GB)
Title: A package for a periodontal mesh
Inventor: TRANSUE DEBORAH M
IPC: A61C19/06
Filed: 1992-03-19
Abstract: A folder 14 for retaining periodontal mesh 10 and an attached suture 12 has three rectangular panels that are connected by fold lines 22, 24 along their long edges. One end panel 16 has cutouts 18 on opposite short edges around which the suture 12 is wound. This circular winding ensures that the "bail" of the suture can be prevented from protruding beyond end panel 16. The other two panels have uninterrupted short edges. In one embodiment, the fully folded retainer is secured with a sleeve 26. In another embodiment the retainer is secured with a cut latch (40, 42, fig 6). Optional tabs (32, 34, fig 6) may be attached along fold lines (36, fig 6) to the short edges of the central panel so as to further secure the suture 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267012-A (GB)
Title: Bag phone with foldable internal holder
Inventor: DOSS-DESOUZA ARGUS
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 1992-05-09
Abstract: A bag phone comprises a bag (2) holding a cellular radio telephone handset (4), transceiver housing (22) and battery pack (26). To allow access to the battery pack (26) for re-charging, the handset (14), transceiver housing (22) and battery pack (26) are all carried in a holder (28) which can be taken out of and placed in the bag (2) as a unit. The holder (28) is a sheet of lightweight material which is configurable between a folded position in which it can be placed in and removed from the bag, and an unfolded configuration which allows access to the battery for re-charging. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259333-A (GB)
Title: Gear pump with a delivery rate depending non-linearly on pump speed
Inventor: KAHRS MANFRED
IPC: F01M1/02
Filed: 1992-08-27
Abstract: A gear pump, such as a lubricating oil pump for internal combustion engines, comprises a restrictor provided on the suction side of the pump which limits the delivery rate of a delivery cell of the pump depending on the rate of revolution of the pump gears (3, 4, Fig 3) so that the delivery rate of the pump is non-linearly dependent on the pump speed. The restrictor may be provided by an inlet opening 5 of small cross-sectional area. A valve 27 may be provided to control the size of the inlet opening in response to the discharge pressure and a non-return valve may be provided in the outlet of the pump. To reduce noise generation two outlets (19, 20, Fig 7) may be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260849-A (GB)
Title: Method for assembling nuclear fuel assembly and apparatus therefor
Inventor: YOSHIDA MASASHI
IPC: G21C21/00
Filed: 1992-10-07
Abstract: The present invention presents a method for assembling a fuel assembly in which the fuel rods are inserted in the grids while the grid cell holding springs are retracted by means of keys, the springs are then released and thereafter the control rod guiding pipes are inserted into and are fixed rigidly to the respective grids. By performing the assembling operation in the above sequence, slight shifting of the grids which occurs on fixing the pipes to the grids, during the conventional method, is prevented. The apparatus comprises a fuel rod magazine 20, means 40 for holding the grids 4 during rod insertion, means 32 for ejecting the rods from the magazine, guide means 50, 91, 92 for the rods, means 70 for manipulating the grid cell spring retraction keys and means 60 for fixing the guide pipes to the grids by bulging. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272970-A (GB)
Title: Swirl diffuser
Inventor: MAWDSLEY JOHN JAMES
IPC: F24F11/76
Filed: 1992-11-25
Abstract: A swirl diffuser comprises radial vanes 4 pivoted about radially extending axes, 31, 36 in order to control the direction in which air may flow from outlet 6. A control device 10 for pivotting the vanes 4 includes a circular plate 12. Pivot arms 16, one for each vane 4, are pivotally mounted to the plate 12 and to levers 14 fixed to respective vanes 4. A paraffin wax cylinder (not shown) within a support sleeve 15 is connected to a ram 17 which is fixed to the plate 12. The wax cylinder expands and contracts in the axial direction, in dependence upon the temperature of air flowing through the diffuser. Hot air is directed downwardly into a room, and cool air is directed across the ceiling of the room. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273040-A (GB)
Title: Pressure washing apparatus
Inventor: WEI TOBY
IPC: B60S3/04
Filed: 1992-12-03
Abstract: A pressure washer suitable for use with a motor vehicle comprises a storage tank 1 for cleaning fluid or water and enclosed by a case defined by an upper case 2, a lower case 3 and a pivotally mounted side cover 33. The storage tank, upper and lower cases respectively have one side which includes recesses to receiving a power unit 51, a tube 52, a sucker 54 and, a spray head 53. Mounting 4 is provided for removably attaching the case to a cards bodywork. The power unit has a pump 51 which includes an inlet pipe 511 connecting to an outlet hole 151 of the storage tank, and outlet pipe 512 attaching to one end of the tube, and electric wires respectively connecting to an on/off switch 513 and the battery system of a motor vehicle. The tube has the other end connecting to the spray head.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268543-A (GB)
Title: Mounting a fuel injection pump and nozzle unit on an i.c.engine cylinder head.
Inventor: DITSCHUN ERWIN
IPC: F02F1/24
Filed: 1993-06-14
Abstract: Integral arms 13 on the unit 11 receive the rocker shaft 9 which is bolted to bearing blocks 2 of the camshaft 5 such that the unit is secured to the cylinder head 1. The camshaft 5 operates four valves per cylinder arranged around the nozzle 11b. One of the valves (44, Figs. 4 and 5) may be located beneath the rocker arm (57) operating the unit 11. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281259-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle air bag cover construction.
Inventor: NIEMI MATTI
IPC: B60R21/20
Filed: 1993-08-27
Abstract: A transport cover 12 for an air-bag comprises two components 13, 14 hinged together about a hinge line 15 and movable into a closed position with a "clam-action". An aperture (19, fig. 3) is defined by the two components 13, 14 in the region of the hinge line 15 to receive projecting parts 6 to 11 of a gas generator arrangement associated with the air-bag. The components 13, 14 are provided with projecting lips 7, 18 at a position remote from the hinge line, the lips abutting when the components are in the closed condition, the lips being provided to enable the components to be secured in the closed condition. The cover provides protection for the air-bag prior to its installation in the vehicle. It may also be installed with the air-bag in a vehicle, to retain the air-bag in a folded condition. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271318-A (GB)
Title: Setting a cross-cutting device of a web-fed printing press.
Inventor: DUERR WOLFGANG
IPC: B41F13/02
Filed: 1993-10-12
Abstract: Signals from a scanner (9) of the printed image directly after the last printing unit (1) of the web-fed printing press, and signals of an angle sensor (7), associated with the blanket cylinders (3, 4), are fed to a control apparatus (10). Further signals from a scanner (14) of the printed image, and from a sensor (13) for the rotary position of the cross-cutting device (5), are supplied to the control apparatus (10). The phase between the signals of the first and second scanners (9), (14) is regulated to a fixed value with the aid of the control apparatus (10), and the culling device is actuated to cut at a precise position along the web. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273708-A (GB)
Title: Protein/cell membrane association assay
Inventor: BROAD PETER MICHAEL
IPC: C12N1/19
Filed: 1993-12-14
Abstract: In a first embodiment a heterologous protein comprising a reporter sequence and a recognition sequence is disclosed. This is used in a method for identifying compounds which modulate protein/cell membrane association which method comprises contacting a test compound with a cell, having (i) a cell membrane, (ii) a heterologous protein comprising a reporter sequence and a recognition sequence for cell membrane association, (iii) a reporter system which is acted upon by the reporter sequence such that there is a measurable change in cell phenotype upon modulation of protein/cell membrane association by the test compound, and detecting any change in cell phenotype.