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Patent GB-2267113-A (GB)
Title: Ladder corner stabilizer.
Inventor: HINDSON ELLIS
IPC: E06C7/48
Filed: 1992-05-22
Abstract: A ladder stabilizer comprises an aluminium framework which may be attached to the top two rungs of a ladder via a pair of U-hooks. The stabilizer has arms set at an angle which have end sections lying parallel to the plane of the ladder. This arrangement allows the stabilizer to be placed against a flat wall or a corner of a building. Non-slip rubber grips may be fixed to the inner surface of the arms. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257443-A (GB)
Title: Sanitary arrangement of flushable toilet or urinal and washing facility
Inventor: MELLINGER LUCAS
IPC: E03D5/00
Filed: 1992-07-01
Abstract: In a sanitary system comprising a toilet or urinal 11 and a wash basin 17, the outlet 21 from the wash basin 17 is connected to a flushing ring in the rim 15 of the toilet pan 13. Raising the lid 14 of the toilet 11 causes the wash basin 17 to fill with water and lowering the lid 14 causes the water in the wash basin 17 to discharge into the toilet 11 via the flushing ring. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260461-A (GB)
Title: Video printer for printing images with different aspect ratios
Inventor: MOCHIMARU YOSHIAKI
IPC: H04N1/04
Filed: 1992-09-07
Abstract: A video printer for printing a plurality of kinds of images having different aspect ratios, consisting of an image memory 102 for storing image data of one image portion of an input image signal. image data processing units 103, 104, for converting image data from the image memory into image printing data, image printing unit 105, 109, 110 for executing an image printing based on image printing data from the image data processing unit, input image format decision units 112, 114 for deciding an aspect ratio of an image signal inputted to the image memory, image format decision unit 108, 111 for deciding an image printing format determined by either an image printing sheet or an ink sheet set to the image printer, an operating portion 107 for inputting an instruction of an operator, and a system controller 106 for controlling the image memory or the image data processing unit so that the image signal inputted to the image memory is printed to match the image printing format. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270725-A (GB)
Title: Valved connecting apparatus for medical conduits
Inventor: FLEETWOOD ANTONY
IPC: A61M39/26
Filed: 1992-09-07
Abstract: A valve body (2) defines a first duct (3) and has first connecting means (11) for coupling to a first conduit. A valve (6, 7, 8) has a valve member (7) biassed by a spring (8) into a position in which it closes a mouth (6) of the first duct. An adaptor (12) is releasably connectable to the body and has a female coupling (23) for connection to a second conduit having a male coupling (30). A valve actuator (24) is received within the adaptor and is arranged such that by connecting the adaptor to the valve body and then connecting the second conduit to the adaptor, the male coupling automatically moves the valve actuator towards the valve member thereby opening the valve against action of the spring. When the adaptor is disconnected from the valve body, the valve member assumes a closed position in which an exposed surface portion of the valve member is substantially flush with the end face of the valve body. The apparatus is suitable for connecting medical conduits such as those used in intravenous delivery.
Patent GB-2262361-A (GB)
Title: Spectro-specific diffractive elements as sources of radiation
Inventor: WYKES JOHN STANTON
IPC: G01N21/31
Filed: 1992-12-14
Abstract: A light beam having a wavelength spectrum with characteristics of an absorption spectrum of a molecular species or mixture of molecular species of interest is produced by illumination of a diffractive element (10) with a broad-band optical source (42) to diffract light of wavelengths absorbed by the molecular species. The resulting diffracted beam is selected (at 54) from an appropriate portion of the far-field radiation pattern. The diffractor may be an array of parallel or annular tubes containing, alternatively, the molecular species (eg CH4) and air. Alternatively, diffraction may be induced by ultrasonic standing waves in a gap (eg CH4). The light beam is used for sensing presence of the molecular species by detecting absorption thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265767-A (GB)
Title: High density electrical connector with integral self shunt feature
Inventor: VAN GRUNSVEN JOHANNES MARIA PE
IPC: H01R13/703
Filed: 1993-03-05
Abstract: An electrical connector assembly comprises a header (2) having a plurality of pins (12), the pin header (2) being interconnectable with a receptacle header (4) having a plurality of receptacle contacts (22). A selected pair of adjacent passageways (24) has a communication between the adjacent passageways and these selected passageways contain shunting terminals (26) positioned therein. The shunting contacts (26) include opposed contact portions for making contact with the pins (12) and have laterally extending shunt contact portions receivable in the communication and which are profiled for making contact with a like shunt contact in the adjacent cavity. When the receptacle connector (4) is in an unmated position, the laterally extending shunt contacts and adjacent passageways (24) are preloaded into engagement with one another to shunt the terminals (26) together, and when the receptacle connector (4) is in a mated condition, the pins (12) make contact with the opposed contact portions thereby moving the shunt contacts in opposite directions thereby placing the receptacle connector (4) in an unshunted condition. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2439131-A (GB)
Title: Method of activating an altimeter trigger and device for implementation thereof
Inventor: AVIGNON BRUNO
IPC: F42C5/02
Filed: 1993-03-24
Abstract: The invention relates to altimeter triggers used in particular for triggering devices for bomb braking or for deploying cargo bombs or rockets. The aim thereof is to achieve correct triggering in the event of low-altitude release both with and without pulling-up. It consists, for an altimeter trigger, in making provision for an activation phase, during which there is imposed a triggering set-point level changing progressively from an almost zero value to the nominal triggering level. In the altimeter trigger shown an altimeter probe (1) delivers an electrical voltage proportional to the measured level, a threshold voltage source (2) delivers a voltage proportional to the nominal triggering level, a threshold voltage progressive application circuit (3) produces an output which rises from zero to this level and a comparator (4) compares the measurement voltage with the output of the circuit (3).
Patent GB-2266007-A (GB)
Title: A plasma display panel and a driving method therefor
Inventor: KIM DAE-IL
IPC: H01J11/12
Filed: 1993-03-26
Abstract: A plasma display panel (PDP) comprises a plurality of anodes (1, 12, 21) on an upper plate, a plurality of first sustaining electrodes (3, 14, 25) and a plurality of alternating second sustaining electrodes (4, 17, 24) and cathodes (2, 16, 23) on a lower plate, and a dielectric (15) on the first and second sustaining electrodes (3, 14, 25 and 4, 17, 24) and cathodes (2, 16, 23). A method for driving the PDP includes the steps of initiating a discharge by supplying a potential higher than the discharge firing voltage to the anodes (1, 12, 21) and cathodes (2, 16, 23), generating a predetermined potential between cathodes (2, 16, 23) and first sustaining electrodes (3, 14, 25) to increase the voltage generated from the discharge-initiating step, supplying a voltage higher than a discharge sustaining voltage between the first and second sustaining electrodes (3, 14, 25 and 4, 17, 24) to maintain the discharge, and supplying a narrow pulse to cathodes (2, 16, 23) for erasing the discharge. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272731-A (GB)
Title: Hollow blade for the fan or compressor of a turbomachine
Inventor: STENNELER JACQUES MARIE PIERRE
IPC: B23P15/04
Filed: 1993-10-21
Abstract: In order to enhance rigidity and stress resistance, a hollow blade 1 for a turbomachine is formed by two outer skins (2) (fig. 5) connected by internal strengthening elements, such as ribs 5, 6, or bridging elements (11, 12, 13, figs 2, 3 and 4), arranged in two intersecting diagonal directions relative to the longitudinal and transverse directions of the blade. The thickness of the strengthening elements may be varied. The construction is stated to be particularly applicable to large chord fan blades. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274183-A (GB)
Title: Virtual font cartridge
Inventor: CARD CHARLES
IPC: G06K15/02
Filed: 1993-03-10
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for emulating font cartridges with virtual cartridges. Virtual cartridges may be loaded onto a data storage device, and desired virtual cartridges may be selected for use from those stored.
Patent GB-2291221-A (GB)
Title: Car defrost control system
Inventor: SCREEN CAMERON THOMAS
IPC: B60S1/54
Filed: 1994-07-15
Abstract: A car defrost control system actuates a car's engine and electrical system, with the driver absent, at a preset time and for a given duration. The driver would set the heater/blower and demister switches before leaving the car. As the engine warms so the car would defrost. Sensors ensure that the engine is not capable of starting or running when the car is in gear, or continue to run in the event of high exhaust fume levels, such as might be experienced in the confines of a garage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280029-A (GB)
Title: Levelling Device
Inventor: HEPWORTH PAUL STEABBEN
IPC: G01C9/34
Filed: 1993-03-04
Abstract: A leveling device, in the form of a spirit level (Fig. 1), has a casing (10) with an exterior reference surface (11) and an array of five externally visible light emitting diodes (34 - 38), the centre diode (36) being lit, in use, when the reference surface is at a predetermined angle to the vertical or horizontal, and the diodes (34, 35; 37, 38) being lit progressively at a respective side of said central diode as the level is moved towards or away from its balance position where the reference surface is at said at least one predetermined angle, the balance position optionally also providing an audio signal. The level includes one ore more conventional bubble vials (25, 53) (Fig. 4), and though in the main embodiment these are concealed from exposure to ambient light, they are externally visible in an alternative embodiment. Supply of power automatically switches off after a predetermined time. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286359-A (GB)
Title: A tearing-off roller pair
Inventor: RAUTENBERG HORST
IPC: B31B50/16
Filed: 1994-12-20
Abstract: A tearing-off roller pair for tearing off sections or strips divided off by perforation cuts from a material web 3 (Fig 4), consists of a first roller 1 with a substantially smooth steel shell and, applied against it, a second roller 2 with a bodies 14 set into it for increasing the contact pressure, which bodies project over its peripheral surface in their unstressed state. To allow a greater retaining force to be exerted on the sections to be torn off, several interspaced resilient bodies 14 are set in recesses along a generator of the second roller 2 (Fig 5). In use the section 3 to be severed is pushed around gripper 6 by folding blade 4 and held in place by grippers 5, 6. Resilient pad 14 acting with gripper 6 holds the section 3 while the rollers are turning to sever the section from a web. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289346-A (GB)
Title: Spectacle frame with slots or grooves for filter
Inventor: BERGER WILFRED
IPC: G02C9/00
Filed: 1995-02-01
Abstract: A spectacle frame has slots or grooves on the inner or outer rim of the frame into which can be fitted and removed any of a variety of tinted filter lenses. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287807-A (GB)
Title: Database joining
Inventor: MATSUMOTO TOSHIO
IPC: G06F12/00
Filed: 1995-02-13
Abstract: This invention provides a join processing system and method, which operates efficiently without a burden to a master processor, in a relational database on a multi-processor. In a system which includes a master processor, multiple slave processors and disk drives, data is distributed and stored in the disk drives. Each of the slave processors retrieves a first sub-table and transfers the table to the master processor, and the master processor creates a first main table. Each of the slave processors retrieves the second data selectively with reference to the first main table, and creates a second sub-table. The master processor merges the second sub-tables, and creates a second main table. Then, a join processing of the first main table and the second main table is performed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288565-A (GB)
Title: Injection molding apparatus and method for resin using gas injection
Inventor: HAN JIN HYUN
IPC: B29C45/16
Filed: 1995-04-07
Abstract: An injection molding apparatus for a resin structure using gas injection through gas intake 17 is disclosed and which includes resin supplying means 15, 16 for feeding more than one resin to a mold 11; gas exhausting means 31, 32, 33, 34 for discharging gas supplied through intake 17 to resin in order to closely contact the resin to the mold 11; and selective supply means (nozzles 23) for selectively opening/closing the resin supply means 15, 16 by the pressure of the discharged gas to supply a different kind of resin onto the inner surface of a previously located resin. Due to pressure of gas, resin filling hollow 12 is uniformly dispersed and means 31 - 34 discharges gas coming into hollow 12 to shift nozzle 23 from first resin outlet 21 communicating with injector 15 to outlet 22 connecting with injector 16 supplying the second resin. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300795-A (GB)
Title: Insole
Inventor: SYMCOX ROBERT OWEN
IPC: A43B13/41
Filed: 1995-05-13
Abstract: An insole construction comprising a base layer 1 of a polypropylene core sandwiched between two impregnated non-woven fabrics 3, 4 adhered to fusion bonded non-woven backer fabric 5 made from synthetic fibres and impregnated with filled styrene copolymer and coated on at least one side with heat activated adhesive. The backer layer 5 is adhered to the base layer through pressure and heat. Alternatively the backer layer maybe an extruded thermo-plastic film sandwiched between fusion bonded non-woven fabric and having an impregnation of styrene copolymer. This insole construction allows formation of exceptionally stiff insoles in the necessary ankle section of the insole without creating thermal distortion problems or lamination difficulties.
Patent GB-2289650-A (GB)
Title: Producing material for an insole
Inventor: HOLLANDER FRITZ
IPC: B29C44/04
Filed: 1995-05-19
Abstract: Material for a insole is produced by applying a foam layer (11) to one surface of a layer of backing material (10), allowing the foam layer to partly cure and then embossing the layer to produce a pattern of depressions (12). The layer (11) is then fully cured and the depressions may be filled with hard foam material which is then cured and this forms nodules (13A, 13C) depending on the speed of cure which in the use of the insole provide a massaging effect. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289859-A (GB)
Title: Spherical member polishing apparatus comprising rotating disk and grooved fixed disk having ports for supply of working fluid
Inventor: SUMITA YUICHI
IPC: B24B37/025
Filed: 1995-05-19
Abstract: In a spherical member polishing apparatus having a fixed disk (2) which is disposed in opposition to a rotating disk (1) with a predetermined clearance (t), spherical members such as ball bearings being clamped and pressed between the rotating disk (1) and the fixed disk (2) for roll polishing them, a plurality of grooves (10) being formed in a circumferential direction around the fixed disk (2), a plurality of working fluid supply ports (14) are randomly formed in the circumferential directions between the grooves (19), between the outer groove (10a) and an outer peripheral portion of the fixed disk (2), and between the inner groove (10c) and an inner peripheral portion of the fixed disk (2) for supplying working fluid (4), typically including an abrasive, to the fixed disk (2). A large number of spherical members can be polished with high precision while variation in polishing is largely avoided. A first working fluid containing abrasive grains may be supplied to the lower regions of the disks for cooling and polishing, whilst a second fluid free of abrasive grains is supplied to the upper regions for cooling (Fig. 4 not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2302148-A (GB)
Title: Blind rivet for sealing holes
Inventor: SMITH DANIEL ROBIN
IPC: E06B3/677
Filed: 1995-06-10
Abstract: The vent hole 20 of a double-glazing unit is sealed by setting a blind rivet 1 by means of a mandrel 2 in the vent hole 20, the rivet flange 6 having a plastics moulding formed around it and partly along the shank 10.
Patent GB-2299964-A (GB)
Title: Cable severance tool
Inventor: WILHELM GARY LEE
IPC: B26B13/26
Filed: 1995-06-30
Abstract: A cable severing tool 10 comprises two severing heads 20, with handles at their distal ends, which are pivoted in the manner of scissors. Heads 20 each have co-operating edges 40 which are flattened with rounded peripheral parts 44. The tool is intended to be used to sever cable (1, Fig. 1) of the type comprising an insulating jacket (2 Fig 1), aluminium conducting wires (3 Fig 1) and hardened steel wires (4 Fig 1). When brought together by action of the handles the edges 40 form an opening (41 Fig 5) to surround the cable to be cut. The edges may be shaped to form an opening that is elliptical, oval or hexagonal.
Patent GB-2304608-A (GB)
Title: Tyre mask
Inventor: BUCKINGHAM HUGH
IPC: B05B15/04
Filed: 1995-09-12
Abstract: A flat ring, e.g. a tyre mask is pre-formed to match the side profile of a car or commercial vehicle road tyre. This flat ring has an adhesive film protected before use by a removable film to allow application and adhesion to a road tyre. To allow accurate abutment to the road wheel rim edge the flat ring has a cut perpendicular to its circumference edge. When the road wheel is being painted this tyre mask protects the tyre from paint, and is removed and discarded when painting has been completed.
Patent GB-2294120-A (GB)
Title: Eddy current-less pole tips for MRI magnets
Inventor: KAUFMAN LEON
IPC: G01R33/383
Filed: 1995-09-13
Abstract: Static magnet pole tips for a MRI system are disclosed, in which the static magnet pole tips 32 are cut from a slug 25 of spirally wound ferromagnetic material. The static magnet pole tips are cut from the spirally wound slug such that the static magnet pole tips have no or few semi-closed loops of ferromagnetic material. The static magnet pole tips can be used individually, or can be stacked for strength and symmetry. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293255-A (GB)
Title: Radio paging system
Inventor: WILLIAMS PAUL DAVID
IPC: H04M11/06
Filed: 1995-09-14
Abstract: A radio paging system enables a message to be sent to a radio pager (10) from a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) (22). The system has an interface (20) which employs a method comprising answering an incoming call from a call originator on a telephone line (32), and receiving a message and a pager number from the call originator entered by the originator on the TDD (22). Following termination of the call the interface (20) sends a message to a radio communications system (12) for onward transmission to the radio pager (10). Calls may be received from the TDD over a public switched telephone network or from a cellular network. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306881-A (GB)
Title: Beds and articles of bedding
Inventor: HOUSE DAVID
IPC: A47C27/08
Filed: 1995-11-09
Abstract: An article of bedding, in particular a mattress, including air pathways 4, 5 therein for circulation of air therethrough and a source of air 3 serving to direct the air through the air pathways. The air is dehumidified so as to reduce the number of dust mites thereby relieving asthma sufferers. Other items through which air may be circulated include bed bases, pillows, duvets or storage boxes for bedding or toys.
Patent GB-2311198-A (GB)
Title: Autoradiography imaging
Inventor: ORAVA RISTO OLAVI
IPC: G01T1/29
Filed: 1996-03-14
Abstract: A method of autoradiography imaging includes steps of: (a) forming a subject having at least first and second markers, each marker providing radiation having a characteristic energy distribution; (b) detecting radiation from the marked subject using a semiconductor radiation detector 10 having an array of cells, each cell recording a charge value dependent on the energy of incident radiation; (c) processing 12 the output from the cells including discriminating charge values within at least two charge value ranges and allocating a display colour value to each pixel cell position in the array dependent upon the recorded charge value; and (d) forming an image for display 14 with individual cell positions having a colour representative of the colour values. The method enables multiple radioactive label imaging in autoradiography to be performed by energy discriminating imaging, thus enhancing experimental accuracy and reproducibility. The subject 11 may be a tissue sample or a blot of DNA, RNA, protein or carbohydrate. The detector 10 may be a double-sided silicon body with orthogonal P and N strips and aluminium strip connections.
Patent GB-2313946-A (GB)
Title: Amusement with prizes machine
Inventor: STANLEY MARK HENRY
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 1996-06-05
Abstract: Three discs are present on the front panel of an amusement-with-prizes machines, and each have a part of a pattern. e.g. a triangle. The discs are rotated on play of the machine and when together the pattern defines a triangle a prize is won. The triangle may be formed by coloured lines or regions.
Patent GB-2302163-A (GB)
Title: Master-slave discharge valve assembly
Inventor: WOODMAN STUART D
IPC: A62C35/68
Filed: 1996-06-10
Abstract: A master/slave discharge valve assembly for pressurized fluid containment systems includes a primary valve chamber 4 for connection to a fluid pressure source 6, and formed by an eccentrically disposed first longitudinal bore, and a secondary valve chamber defined by a second bore generally parallel to that of the primary chamber, communicating at one end 27 with the primary valve chamber and at the other end with a discharge port 8. A displaceable primary valve member 2 is positioned within the primary valve chamber. A slave valve member 28 and an actuating piston are to open the slave valve member and permit a holding portion of pressurized fluid to vent to the atmosphere through a passage 30, thereby permitting the pressurized fluid to open the first valve member and allow pressurized fluid out the discharge port. The primary valve member may be provided with a return spring. The assembly is used in carbon dioxide fire suppression systems.
Patent GB-2299737-A (GB)
Title: Liquid heating vessels
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN CRAWSHAW
IPC: H01H37/04
Filed: 1995-06-09
Abstract: A control for engagement with the external base of a liquid heating vessel comprises a carrier mounting two bimetallic actuators at opposite ends thereof. The actuators operate at the same temperature. Attached to the carrier is a moulding which provides a cordless electrical connector for the vessel, as well as mounting switch means operable by the actuators through push rods. The push rod acts on a leaf spring to open the contacts, and upon further movement engages an arm of a trip lever, so tripping the lever and causing a further arm of the lever to engage the leaf spring to open the contacts fully.