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Patent GB-2256267-A (GB)
Title: Radiator wall mounting
Inventor: WILSON TREVOR WILLIAM
IPC: F24D19/02
Filed: 1991-05-10
Abstract: A wall mounting for a wall-mounted appliance such as a radiator (1) having at least one fluid bearing pipe (5) extending into the appliance, comprises: support means (6, 7) for supporting the appliance; and at least one swivel connector (12, 13) fitted in use between the pipe (5) and the appliance (1) to enable the appliance to be tilted away from the wall whilst fluid remains in the pipe and appliance. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260841-A (GB)
Title: Outboard engine/motor alarm device
Inventor: PUGH STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: F02B61/04
Filed: 1991-09-18
Abstract: This device has a universal backing plate which is removably mounted on the stern of the craft. The backing plate incorporates metal proximity sensors to sense the presence/absence of the screw clamp heads which hold the motor on the stern. The sensors are connected by wiring to an alarm and power supply. The device is armed when craft is not in use by means of switch or keyswitch. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261516-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic resonance system and probe
Inventor: YOUNG IAN ROBERT
IPC: G01R33/34
Filed: 1991-11-08
Abstract: A magnetic resonance system with a probe 25 carrying coils for the microscopic examination of an internal region of a body 3, has the probe located in the body adjacent the region during the examination. Spatial encoding of r.f. signals resulting from exitation of magnetic resonance in the region is effected by a magnetic field gradient produced in the region by the coil arrangement carried by the probe. High image resolution results, in the region of interest. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261981-A (GB)
Title: Tritium powered luminescent signs
Inventor: WALLACE ALLAN GEORGE KEVIN
IPC: G09F13/20
Filed: 1991-11-27
Abstract: A tritium powered emergency exit sign is provided comprising an elongated tritium powered light tube 5 mounted at the focus of a parabolic reflector 3 coated with a phosphorescent coating. The tube and reflector are mounted in an elongate trough shaped housing, with a translucent cover 2. In an emergency, e.g. in the event of a power failure in a building or other structure, the phosphorescent coating will reinforce the light emitted by the tritium tube for a short period whilst the eyes adjust to the darkness. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262426-A (GB)
Title: A pet shelter
Inventor: NICOLAAS DE LA REY BEYERS SCHO
IPC: A01K1/03
Filed: 1991-12-20
Abstract: A snuggery for domestic animals (1) comprises a bag (2) with an access aperture (3) for the animal. The access aperture (3) is supported by a "U"-shaped frame (7) located inside a seam (8) of the bag (2). The bag (2) has a floor engaging panel (4) with a pocket (5) to hold a mattress if so wished. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252662-A (GB)
Title: Video signal dubbing
Inventor: BAE SEONG-KI
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 1992-01-29
Abstract: An apparatus for automatically selecting a video signal during dubbing operations, applied to a VCR having a camera or broadcasting receiving apparatus, selects an external video signal or an output from the camera (30) or broadcasting receiving apparatus. The apparatus includes a dubbing mode request recognizing means (60) for inspecting a request for setting up a dubbing mode and a selection means (SW1) for selecting either a video signal from the video signal source or one from an external source according to a user's selection and the presence of an external video signal, once the dubbing mode has been requested. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253813-A (GB)
Title: Production buoy
Inventor: MARSHALL ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: B63B43/04
Filed: 1992-03-06
Abstract: A production buoy for use offshore comprises a hull (1) having a cylindrical collar (2) extending radially outward and below the lower portion of the hull. The collar contains solid ballast resulting in the centre of gravity of the buoy being essentially at the same elevation as the centre of horizontal wave excitation in the surrounding water. In this way the heave and pitch motions are minimised enabling the buoy to be used under more extreme sea conditions. The production buoy may comprise crude oil storage facilities in the collar and is particularly useful in the development of small fields, by the use of a flexible riser connected to a subsea well-head. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266261-A (GB)
Title: Twin sheet formed bath (TSFP)
Inventor: FIKEIS KLAUS JUERGEN
IPC: B29C51/00
Filed: 1992-04-21
Abstract: A twin formed bath consists of a twin sheet thermoforming construction, where the bath tub 10 together with a support liner 11 are thermoformed and welded together simultaneously at one operation.   Features such as rim frame and base board can be integrated into the construction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261312-A (GB)
Title: Cassette deck with parallel arrangement of head drum and cassette spools
Inventor: DO IN ROK
IPC: G11B15/675
Filed: 1992-07-28
Abstract: The head drum 10 of a cassette deck is mounted perpendicularly to the base of a cassette deck. An undulation is introduced into the tape path by tape guide means 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, so that the tape 300 is wrapped helically about the head drum 10. Since the head drum 10 is mounted perpendicular to the base of the cassette deck, the cassette deck can be made thinner than if the head drum 10 were mounted in the conventional inclined manner. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259834-A (GB)
Title: Data transmission system
Inventor: KOBAYASHI ISAO
IPC: H04L12/427
Filed: 1992-09-07
Abstract: A data transmission system comprises a plurality of data processing units (1) connected to each other by optical fiber (5), each unit comprising optical/electrical converter means (26) for converting an optical signal from the preceding unit through the optical fiber (5) to an electrical signal, electrical/optical converter means (29) for converting an electrical signal to be sent to the succeeding unit to an optical signal, a data receiving unit (12) for receiving the converted electrical signal, means (21) for determining whether or not the received signal was sent from the local data processing means, and gate means (21B) connected between the optical/electrical converter means (26) and the electrical/optical converter means (29), the gate means being closed when the local data processing means performs data transmission and opened for alternative data receiving/passing. Application is to control of functions in vehicles. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269694-A (GB)
Title: Automatic survey and warning system of obstacles on motorways during the presence of fog
Inventor: BRUNETTI VALERIO
IPC: G08G1/16
Filed: 1992-11-05
Abstract: Survey elements which may be under the road continually and automatically monitor the motion of the traffic. When a metallic mass such as a vehicle comes to rest (as in an accident) the system will detect this, and turn on warning lights which will alert oncoming drivers of the hazard ahead. Thus the system is a safety device, designed to reduce the consequences of accidents especially in conditions of poor visibility e.g. Fog. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273197-A (GB)
Title: Ring laser gyroscopes
Inventor: MALVERN ALAN RICHARD
IPC: G01C19/70
Filed: 1992-12-04
Abstract: A dither is applied to the clockwise (CW) and counterclockwise (CCW) beams. The dither is of generally sinusoidal form and the dither amplitude (b) and the dither frequency ( omega ) are chosen to maintain  beta (= b/ omega ) to be 2.407 to avoid lock-in of the CW and CCW beams. Also disclosed is an arrangement in which the dither frequency is shifted from a first to a second value when the rotation rate determined by the gyroscope exceeds a threshold value, and an arrangement in which dither is applied by a magneto-optic mirror energized by a generally sinusoidal waveform. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262354-A (GB)
Title: Electrophotographic photosensitive material
Inventor: MATSUI NAOYUKI
IPC: G03G5/06
Filed: 1992-12-11
Abstract: An electrophotographic photosensitive material comprises a conductive substrate 11, and at least an undercoat layer 13, a charge generating layer 15 and a charge transfer layer 17 formed on the conductive substrate, the binding resin in the charge transfer layer comprises two or more kinds of polycarbonate resins having different average molecular weights. The polycarbonate resins are preferably of a bisphenol Z type. Furthermore, a solvent for a coating material which is used to form the charge transfer layer is preferably a chlorine-based solvent, e.g. an ethane or methane with 2 to 4 chlorine atoms. The electrophotographic photosensitive material has good light-responsive properties and excellent repeating stability. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261356-A (GB)
Title: Cages in vehicles
Inventor: SHARPE STANLEY RAYMOND
IPC: A01K1/02
Filed: 1992-12-21
Abstract: The cage comprises a first portion, for example in the form of a tray section 55, and a second portion, for example in the form of a cover section 56. The tray section 55 is initially placed in the vehicle and the cover section 56 locates on top of the tray section so as to occupy substantially the remaining space between the first portion and a roof of the vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265230-A (GB)
Title: Computer-controlled tufting machine
Inventor: TAYLOR BROOKS EDWARD
IPC: D05C15/26
Filed: 1993-04-05
Abstract: The machine has motors M1, M2 for driving a main shaft to reciprocate a needle bar, a motor M3 for feeding yarn to the needles, a motor M4 for feeding cloth across the path of the needles, a motor M5 for adjusting a bed rail which determines the position of the backing material and hence the depth of the pile and a computer 50 for controlling the motors. As the bedrail is lifted, yarn will be fed by the needles to loopers which catch and hold the yarn so that the loops of yarn held by the loopers do not restrict the movement of the backing material as the bed rail is moved. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277003-A (GB)
Title: Determining the motion of regular patterns in video images
Inventor: DAVID MORGAN WILLIAM AMOS
IPC: G06T7/20
Filed: 1993-04-08
Abstract: The movement of a regular pattern in a video image is determined by forming a correlation surface between search blocks in a pair of images; corresponding luminance values may be subtracted, so that points of maximum correlation are represented by minima. The position of a first maximum 430 is determined, and an exclusion region 460 set up about it in which further maxima are not detected. The position of a second maximum 440 is detected and an alias flag set if it is adjacent to the first maximum to indicate to further parts of the circuitry that the motion vector corresponding to the second maximum is potentially aliassed. Further circuitry may compare motion vectors having the alias flag set with other motion vectors and reset the alias flag as a result. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267024-A (GB)
Title: Disposable diapers
Inventor: IGAUE TAKAMITSU
IPC: A61F13/496
Filed: 1993-05-20
Abstract: A diaper wherein respective laterally opposite side portions 3, 3 and (4, 4) of front and rear bodies 1, (2) and base ends 7 of respective fastening flaps 6 are all bonded together along bond lines 8, and adjacent these bond lines 8, the front body 1 is provided with cutting lines 9b along which laterally opposite side portions of the front body 1 may be torn off from the corresponding opposite side portions of the rear body 2. The diaper is thus usable selectively either as pants type diaper with front and rear bodies bonded together along their laterally opposite side portions as shown, or as the open type diaper (Fig. 6) with the front and rear bodies separated at their side portions but connectible with each other by the fastening flaps when the diaper is used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270726-A (GB)
Title: Rotary pipe connector
Inventor: CIEZ ALBERT PAUL
IPC: F16L39/00
Filed: 1993-09-16
Abstract: A rotary connector 10 for coupling at least one stationary pipe 18, 22 to a rotating pipe 14 includes a casing 30 which is connected to a stationary inlet pipe 18 and a stationary outlet pipe 22 and which houses a rotary stem 50. Rotary stem 50 includes an inner stem 55 disposed within an outer stem 56 for providing first and second fluid flow paths through rotary stem 50. A spool 62 is positioned between rotary stem 50 and rotating pipe 14, which leads to a rotating piece of equipment, such as a combustor (24, Fig 1). Spool 62 has an inner sleeve 76 disposed within an outer sleeve 74 for providing first and second fluid flow paths through the spool. Rotary connector 10 also includes seal 88 for sealing an inboard end of casing 30 and blind flange 40 for sealing an outboard end of casing 30. The fluid flows from inlet 18, through apertures 57 in stem 56, an annulus between stems 55, 56, and an annulus between sleeves 76, 74 into rotating pipe 14. After the fluid exits the rotary equipment it flows back through coaxial pipe 14, sleeve 76 stem 55 apertures 58 in stem 56 into outlet pipe 22. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272436-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of amide derivatives used as antagonists
Inventor: ASHWELL MARK ANTONY
IPC: C07D295/14
Filed: 1993-10-08
Abstract: A asymmetric synthesis is provided for preparing optically active amides of formula  and their salts. In the formula X represents  or R represents a mono or bicyclic aryl or heteroaryl group, Rü is an aryl or heteroaryl radical, Ré is H or lower alkyl, R* superscript dot; dot above * is H, C* three eighths *~ kyl, C* superscript dot; dot above * cloalkyl, cycloalkyl-alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl group, or Ré are Râ together with the nitrogen atom from a heterocyclic ring. The products are useful as 5-HT 1A antagonists. Novel diesters useful as intermediates in the process are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2277225-A (GB)
Title: Image transformation apparatus using polar coordinates to give burst effect
Inventor: SHIRAISHI TOSHIHIRO
IPC: G06T3/00
Filed: 1994-04-14
Abstract: An image signal is stored in memory (11, fig 1) and the read address transformed SP4 from Cartesian coordinates (XD, YD) to polar coordinates (RD, theta D) taking into account the desired centre coordinates (XC,YC) of the effect. A new radius of the effect (RM1) is defined SP5 as a function of the radius (RD) and a random number added SP6 to the radius (RM1) to give a transformed radius (RM2). The transformed radius (RM2) and angle ( theta ) are reverse transformed SP7 to Cartesian coordinates (XD,YD) and the image read out using a transformed read address calculated SP8 from the Cartesian coordinates (XM,YM) and the centre coordinates. The transformation can be used to produce a burst effect in which an image appears to explode. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281145-A (GB)
Title: Cassette loading device
Inventor: ASAKURA NAOKI
IPC: G11B33/02
Filed: 1994-08-08
Abstract: In a cassette loading device the member for transmitting the drive force supplied from a loading motor is formed of a spur gear 38 for facilitating assembly. A stopper 38a is associated to teeth of a spur gear, which is provided for moving a cassette housing, so as to stop the rotation of the spur gear through an angle smaller than 360 degrees without a fail. A plurality of apertures through which light beams are passed to a photosensor are formed at positions in a gear sense 39 corresponding to moving patterns for the purpose of detecting a trailing end of the tape in accordance with various moving patterns of the tape cassette. A door moving member of an integral type is employed to eliminate a connection to a door for reducing the number of parts for opening and closing a door and thus facilitating the assembly. … <IMAGE> …
Patent GB-2290787-A (GB)
Title: Three ring alkoxyphenyl liquid crystalline derivatives
Inventor: COATES DAVID
IPC: C09K19/42
Filed: 1994-10-17
Abstract: Compounds of formula I   <IMAGE>  [wherein R<1> is a C1-12 straight-chain or branched alkyl or alkenyl (in which one or more CH2 groups can also be replaced by a group selected from the group comprising -O-, -S-, -O-CO-, -S-CO-, -O-COO-, -CO-O-, -CO-S-, -CHhalogen-, and -CHCN-; two hetero atoms not being linked directly to one another) or is also F, Cl, Br or C1-5 polyfluoroalkyl (in which one CF2 group can also be replaced by -O- or -S-);  R<2> is Me or Et;   <IMAGE>  and   <IMAGE> are 1,4-phenylene or trans-1,4-cyclohexane, each optionally substituted by up to four fluorine atoms;   <IMAGE> is a 1,4-phenylene optionally substituted by up to four fluorine atoms;  Z<1> and Z<2> ae -CH2CH2- or a single bond;  with the proviso that at least one of the rings   <IMAGE>  and   <IMAGE> is a fluorinated 1,4-phenylene group] are new and may be used as components of liquid crystalline media.
Patent GB-2287401-A (GB)
Title: Lifting device for beds
Inventor: FLETCHER RICHARD EDMOND
IPC: A47C20/04
Filed: 1995-02-11
Abstract: A lifting device which can be used on a bed includes a backrest comprising a frame 20 mounted for pivotal movement about an axis 12 by an inflatable bag 24, and a flexible backrest panel tethered to the frame 20 for movement relative thereto about a further axis 21 so that as the backrest is raised and lowered the movement of the panel provides more comfortable support for the user, especially with respect to bending of the user's body about the hip axis (14, Fig 4).   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287393-A (GB)
Title: An absorbent article
Inventor: WIDLUND URBAN
IPC: A61F13/494
Filed: 1995-02-24
Abstract: An absorbent article, such as a diaper or an incontinence guard, includes a front part (13) and a rear part (14) and a crotch part (15) lying therebetween. The article also includes an absorbent body (1) which is enclosed between an outer, liquid-impermeable casing sheet (7) and an inner, liquid-permeable casing sheet (8) which, when the article is worn, lies proximal to the wearers body. Located on respective sides of the longitudinal symmetry axis of the article are flexible longitudinally extending flaps (9, 10), each of which is connected along one of its longitudinal edges with the inner casing sheet and which extend transversely in towards the longitudinally symmetry axis of the article from this place of attachment. According to the invention, the flaps (9, 10) are joined together in the crotch part (15) of the article. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288454-A (GB)
Title: Computer mouse comfort attachments
Inventor: SLEEMAN GLEN EDWARD
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 1995-04-13
Abstract: A mouse plate 10 is provided with double sided tape 14, 15 and 16 to be attached to the bottom of a mouse and is flexibly connected to another flexible wrist plate 18 which supports the heel of the hand. The mouse plate 10 has a low friction lower surface and also has an aperture through which the mouse ball can project. The wrist plate 18 has a low-friction lower surface and on it is attached a wrist pad 20. A palm pad 46 is provided for attaching to the upper surface of the mouse. This combination of pad elements provides a cushioning effect which reduces strain on the various muscles and tendons involved. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293882-A (GB)
Title: Testing semiconductor bump electrodes
Inventor: WATANABE YUSUKE
IPC: G01L5/00
Filed: 1995-05-10
Abstract: A tensile strength or pull strength of a semiconductor bump electrode is measured without mounting a semiconductor chip on a substrate or the like. A probe 14 to be inserted into a semiconductor bump electrode 21 is heated up to a temperature at which a metal of the bump electrode is fused, and then the probe is inserted into the bump electrode thus melting the electrode. The probe is then allowed to cool so that the electrode solidifies. Thereafter, the probe fixed within the electrode is pulled vertically relative to the electrode until breakage of the electrode occurs. At the time of breakage, the pulling force is detected as the pull strength of the electrode. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292558-A (GB)
Title: Fibrinogen receptor antagonists
Inventor: HARTMAN GEORGE D
IPC: C07D211/34
Filed: 1995-08-14
Abstract: Compounds of the formula   <IMAGE> wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification, and salts and esters thereof, for example   <IMAGE> are fibrinogen receptor antagonists.
Patent GB-2304978-A (GB)
Title: Optical waveguide, waveguide amplifier and laser
Inventor: SAMSOM BRYCE N
IPC: C03C3/32
Filed: 1995-08-25
Abstract: An optical fibre amplifier, laser or superluminescent source, consisting of a chalcogenide glass matrix hosting trivalent rare earth ions, is doped with oxide in the form of a metallic oxide. The total metal oxide content is 0.01% to 50% of the weight of the glass. The device utilizes the properties of the added oxide to improve the fabrication and efficiency of optical waveguide sources, in particular for applications around 1.3 m. Specifically, the oxide broadens the wavelength range for pump absorption, broadens the wavelength range for light emission, increases the device efficiency through a change in lifetime of certain laser levels and modifies properties of the glass to prevent crystallization during fibre fabrication. The device exploits the intentional addition of oxide to improve amplifier, laser, glass and fibre properties.
Patent GB-2293162-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for verifying optical fibre measurement equipment
Inventor: HAIGH NEIL RICHARD
IPC: G01M11/00
Filed: 1995-09-06
Abstract: Apparatus 2 for verifying the performance of optical fibre measurement equipment, comprising a housing 4, a length of optical fibre (6) in a main storage compartment (8), and first and second compartments 10, 14 containing a first end 12 and a second end 16 of the optical fibre (6) that is in the main storage compartment (8), the optical fibre (6) being stored under substantially zero tension, the first end 12 being a source end of the optical fibre (6), and the second end 16 being a detector end of the optical fibre (6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2307666-A (GB)
Title: Mobile standing aid
Inventor: NESTOR BRIAN J
IPC: A61G5/10
Filed: 1995-11-30
Abstract: A mobile standing aid 10, particularly for a paraplegic, comprises two side members 12, (14 figure 2), each including support wheels 32, 36 and a hand wheel 72 connected to one of the support wheels 32 by a chain drive 28 for the occupant to move the standing aid, a vertical support member 114 between the side members having a hip engaging pad 124, a knee engaging pad 122 and a chest support pad 140 mounted on a support bar 128 mounted on the vertical support member, a platform (54 figure 5) for the occupant's feet fixed between the side members and a buttock strap 154 connected between the side members. Handles 142 may be provided on the side members movable between horizontal and vertical positions. Locks (figure 3) may be provided on the hand wheels to fix the position of the standing aid. The buttock strap may be adjustable according to the size of the occupant. The support bar for the chest pad may be fixable in any one of various inclined positions.
Patent GB-2296135-A (GB)
Title: Primary engine using permanent magnets
Inventor: BAIRD ANTHONY
IPC: H02K53/00
Filed: 1995-12-01
Abstract: A primary engine in the form of a magnetic motor in which a core and a cylinder or a core and a cylindrical arrangement of satellite shafts are magnetised or carry bar magnets which act to produce a magnetic field the magnetic force of which acts non-radially with rent to the core, cylinder or satellite shaft, which is mounted for free rotation under this applied force. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297028-A (GB)
Title: Horticultural plant trough stand
Inventor: PERKINS ASHLEY
IPC: A47G7/04
Filed: 1995-04-26
Abstract: An arrangement for growing and displaying plants comprises: ```at least one trough 4; ```at least two beams 2 supporting the trough above ground level; and ```a recess 5 in the beams for locating the trough. In the preferred embodiment the beams 2 are mounted on a pair of laterally spaced frames comprising a vertical 3b and a sloping member 3a. The beams are spaced vertically from one another in a tiered fashion on the sloping member 3a.