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Patent GB-2248555-A (GB)
Title: Dressings
Inventor: MILLER NIGEL DAVID
IPC: A61L15/26
Filed: 1991-10-03
Abstract: A hypoadherent wound dressing comprising a body-facing substrate, which may be a continuous or apertured film having a polymeric coating on the wound contacting surface, and having a peeling energy of not more than 20jm<-2> and a moisture vapour transmission rate of greater than 500 grams per square meter per 24hrs at 37 DEG C and a relative humidity difference of from 10 % to 100 %.
Patent GB-2264399-A (GB)
Title: Bus bar mounting assembly
Inventor: COLE ANTHONY ROBERT
IPC: H02B1/04
Filed: 1992-02-07
Abstract: An electrical load centre bus bar mounting assembly is provided in a form which is easily assembled, variable in capacity, and has reduced number of parts. The assembly essentially comprises of plurality of juxaposed synthetic plastic moulded members 11, each formed so as to interlock with adjacent moulded members. In addition, each moulded member is formed with a plurality of location lugs 14 adapted for engagement with apertures in a support member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255579-A (GB)
Title: Metal-to-metal wellhead seal for rough casing
Inventor: WONG HENRY
IPC: E21B33/00
Filed: 1992-04-14
Abstract: The wellhead seal comprises a seal body 12 having internal circumferential ridges 22, 24, 26 for sealing engagement with the well casing and rounded external circumferential shoulders 16a, 18a, 20a between stepped outer cylindrical surfaces of the seal body, for engagement with a component of the wellhead. The shoulders 16a, 18a, 20a lie tangentially to a straight line L which converges with the well casing at a small angle, e.g. 4 DEG . This angle corresponds to the taper angle of the wellhead component in which the seal body 12 is installed, so that radial inward deformation of the seal body 12 occurs evenly during installation whereby its internal sealing ridges 22, 24, 26 establish a uniform metal-to-metal seal with the opposed casing surface, without the need to specially machine that surface. The seal body may be energised by a body (40, fig. 2; 140, fig. 4) acted on by lockdown screws (54, fig. 2) or hydraulic pressure (fig. 4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261337-A (GB)
Title: Enhancing the quality of sound from audio equipment by "burn-in"
Inventor: LAU MICHAEL PING CHEUNG
IPC: G01R31/28
Filed: 1992-05-19
Abstract: A method of enhancing the quality of the sound from electrically powered audio equipment comprises applying for a prolonged period of time a signal having a relatively wide and continuous range of frequencies within the audio frequency bandwith at a signal level which is a substantial fraction of the maximum signal level rating of the component to be improved. Apparatus for carrying out the method is also described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257368-A (GB)
Title: Golf bag equipped with a support.
Inventor: QUELLAIS JACQUES
IPC: A63B55/04
Filed: 1992-06-30
Abstract: A golf bag comprising an upper end piece (5) connected to a lower end piece (3) by a peripheral envelope (6) has a support with two props (14, 15) articulated to rotate between a retracted position and a deployed position. The props are biased towards their retracted position by a U-shaped stirrup (21) with two arms (22, 23) articulated to the props and a lower part (33) forming an operating member. The operating member is located above the plane (Q) of the base of the bag and projects outwardly so that the props are deployed by tilting the bag about a pivot (C) on the base of the bag. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270624-A (GB)
Title: Eye-lid protector
Inventor: J SON NORINDER CHRISTINA
IPC: A45D44/12
Filed: 1992-09-04
Abstract: An eye-lid protector or shield which can be held between eye-lid and eye-lashes when applying mascara on the eye-lashes in order to protect the eye-lids from getting discoloured from mascara. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270606-A (GB)
Title: Loudspeaker with radially asymmetric "phase plug"
Inventor: ANDREWS ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: H04R1/30
Filed: 1992-09-15
Abstract: A loudspeaker is disclosed in which a cone loudspeaker operates into one end of an acoustic channel having acoustically closed sides and an acoustically open front. A longitudinally extended asym member 21 is mounted directly in front of, and in alignment with, the loudspeaker, so as to restrict the free space within the channel. The rear of the longitudinally extending member effectively extends within the voice coil form, such that the volume defined between the rear of the longitudinally extending member and the loudspeaker is an annulus and, preferably, that this extension fixes the distance between the two surfaces. The profile of the longitudinally extending member differs in its vertical and horizontal planes (See Fig 1 and Fig 2). The width of the member increasing along its length in one plane, and remaining substantially similar in the other, decreasing rapidly in width at the front. The channel is asymmetrical, and, in combination with the member presents a lower acoustic impedance in one axis than in the other. The surfaces of the channel include regions in which the rate at which the surface diverges from the central axis abruptly increases. The point at which this increase occurs changes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271027-A (GB)
Title: Insulator assemblies for a conductor rail
Inventor: HARTLAND DAVID JULIAN
IPC: H01B17/18
Filed: 1992-09-25
Abstract: An insulator assembly for use with a conductor rail 18 comprises a base plate 11, an insulator body 10, and a cap having locking formations (16, Figures 1 and 2) to grip the bottom of the rail. The plate has a spigot 14 of non-circular cross-section which is received in a socket in the body. When the body is raised on the spigot, it can be rotated to lock or unlock the formations (16) about the rail 18. Shims 22 may be used to adjust the height of the rail. The body may be of polyester, epoxy resin or porcelain. In one embodiment (Figures 3 and 4) the porcelain body (23) has an iron locking cap (25) and a nylon sheath (26) between the spigot and the socket. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-923809-A (GB)
IPC: H02K41/025
Abstract: 923,809. Linear motors. SKINNER PRECISION INDUSTRIES Inc. Nov. 3, 1961 [May 22, 1961], No. 39394/61. Class 35. A linear induction motor comprises a stator 10 having a plurality of apertured magnetic stator plates 21 and apertured winding coils 13 alternately coaxially arranged with their apertures forming a passageway extending through the stator each coil being disposed about the passageway, a magnetic coil housing 16 disposed about each coil and in low reluctance engagement with adjacent stator plates 21, and means which so connect each coil to an electrical energy source as to produce a magnetic field that travels along the passageway axis, and the motor also comprises a magnetic rod 12 movable within the passageway and closely engaged by a continuous tubular conductor 38. As shown, there are six coils connected to a three-phase source by leads 50, 51 in a terminal box formed by a cover strip 40 which fits into notches 24 in the plates 21. The housings are C-shaped and located by tabs 19 on the coil bobbins which in turn are located relatively to the plates 21 by projections 26 and recesses 27. The plates 21 are extended radially beyond the coils 13 to promote heat dissipation, and the passageway may be defined by a non-magnetic tube 36.
Patent GB-2263297-A (GB)
Title: Improved inflatable packer
Inventor: LEE JR ALBERT J
IPC: E21B33/127
Filed: 1992-08-19
Abstract: An inflatable packer (16) includes an elastomeric tubular body (22) and an outer cover (24) surrounding the body (22). An end member (30) is also provided having a capped portion (32) threadably engageable with an annular ring member (34), the ring member (34) being secured to the end portion (36) of the outer cover (24). A plurality of reinforcing elements (28) are sandwiched between the cover (24) and the body (22) and have end portions (54) terminating beneath the ring member. Finally, there is a mechanism (60) for wedging the end portion (54) of the reinforcing elements (28) against the inner surface (66) of the ring member (34) in response to increased threaded engagement between the capped portion (32) and the ring member (34) to retain the elements (28) in position beneath the ring member (34). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264371-A (GB)
Title: Manipulator interaction simulation system
Inventor: STONE ROBERT JOHN
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 1993-03-24
Abstract: A glove and associated system for simulating interactions between a manipulator and an object. A glove is provided with inflatable enclosures the pressure within which is to be controlled to simulate interaction between the manipulator, for example a human hand, and the object, for example an object gripped by a device the movement of which tracks movement of the human hand.
Patent GB-2281204-A (GB)
Title: Sustained release morphine compositions
Inventor: HEAFIELD JOANNE
IPC: A61K9/52
Filed: 1993-07-27
Abstract: An orally administered sustained release dosage unit form containing morphine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as active ingredient, which composition gives a peak plasma level at from 1.0 to 3.5 hours after administration. The morphine dosage form is suitable for once-a-day administration. It is preferably in the form of a capsule filled with pellets comprising morphine and a hydrophobic release control material such as a natural or synthetic wax or oil e.g. hydrogenated vegetable or castor oil.
Patent GB-2283357-A (GB)
Title: Message handling
Inventor: CHEN CHIEN-NAN
IPC: G07F7/00
Filed: 1993-10-26
Abstract: An electronic message handling apparatus (1) includes, a payment collecting device (14) and a user input unit (15) such as a keyboard mounted on a housing. A sound input device (12) receives an audio message from a user, and supplies it via a speech processor circuit (11) controlled by a computer unit (2) to be stored as a digital signal in a memory unit (23) such as a hard disc in response to a signal from the payment collecting device (14). The message may subsequently be retrieved and replayed via a sound output device (13). The user input unit (15) is used to select the recording or playback mode, and to designate mailbox numbers, identifying particular users, and possibly access codes. The apparatus may be installed in a public area, the devices (13) and (12) being built into a handset (B) attached to the housing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273581-A (GB)
Title: A scraper drive
Inventor: HARTY EDMOND PATRICK
IPC: A01K1/01
Filed: 1993-12-09
Abstract: A scraper drive 1 for driving a scraper blade 2 comprises a ram 14 for driving the blade 2 through a drive member 3. Pressure sensors 45 and 46 monitor fluid pressure in the lines 36 and 37 to the ram 14 and operate a solenoid valve 48 for inhibiting delivery of fluid to the ram 14 in the event of the scraper blade 2 encountering an obstruction, except when proximity switches 52 and 53 detect the piston rod 19 reaching either end of its stroke. In this event the sensors 45 and 46 are isolated from the valve 48 by a relay 50 to prevent the valve 48 being closed on a build up pressure, thereby permitting hydraulic pressure to build up to a level for reversing an auto-reversing valve 34 to reverse the direction of the piston rod 19. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285212-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner
Inventor: WILKINS JOHN THOMAS
IPC: A47L9/00
Filed: 1993-12-30
Abstract: A vacuum cleaning apparatus comprises a waste collecting receptacle 7, a motor 4 arranged underneath the receptacle, and a suction inlet 5 to the receptacle such that operation of the motor causes air to be drawn in through the inlet, through the receptacle whilst depositing waste, and through the motor. It may also comprise a load sensing means comprising a resiliently deformable or deflectable means eg springs 15, 16 and means such as a pin 17 and microswitch 18 for deactivating the motor when the resilient means is deformed or deflected to a certain extent by the load. Also disclosed is a labyrinthine baffle around the motor for providing a degree of noise damping. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-933339-A (GB)
IPC: B60J1/17
Abstract: 933,339. Guide mechanism for a vehicle window. WILMOT-BREEDEN Ltd. March 29, 1961 [April 8, 1960], No. 12641/60. Class 20 (3). A guiding mechanism for a vertically sliding vehicle window 15 comprises two vertical guide channels 10, mounted, e.g., within the lower half of a vehicle door, each formed from two plates 11, 12 which are shaped to provide a pair of opposed, laterally spaced, internal guide surfaces 16, 17 and three roller units 19 which run in the guide channels and are pivotally attached to a support member 18 formed by a pair of spaced plates which are secured together along their lower edges and envelop the bottom part of the window 15. To prevent window rattle each roller unit is biased by a spring 22 which tends to rotate the unit in an anti-clockwise direction so that its conical rollers 21 are urged into contact with the guide surfaces. The position of the plane in which the window moves may be adjusted by a screw 24 which varies the distance between the lower roller unit and the support member.
Patent GB-2285866-A (GB)
Title: Oxygen analysis apparatus
Inventor: MASKELL WILLIAM CHARLES
IPC: G01N27/419
Filed: 1994-01-21
Abstract: An oxygen analysis apparatus comprises a sensor having an internal volume 4 bounded by a solid electrolyte oxygen pump 6, 1, 7 and a solid electrolyte oxygen gauge 9, 2, 8, each of which has one electrode in the internal volume and the other in a sample gas to which the sensor is exposed. The device includes a pore or porous material to act as a diffusion path 10 between the internal volume and the exterior of the sensor. A heater maintains the temperature of the sensor at a desired operating value. Oxygen is electrochemically pumped continuously into the internal volume of the sensor using a constant current. The magnitude of the pumping current is chosen high enough so that excess oxygen is maintained within the internal volume for all possible compositions of the external gas including fuel-rich conditions where the sample gas is exhaust gas from a combustion system. A pseudo-reference gas is then generated within the internal volume and a measure of the gauge EMF enables determination of the oxygen concentration in the sample gas. The apparatus enables accurate determination of the stoichiometric point and distinguishes the excess oxygen and fuel-rich regions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279126-A (GB)
Title: Flexible hose products
Inventor: ANDERSON ROD
IPC: F16L11/08
Filed: 1994-04-07
Abstract: A flexible lined hose assembly comprises a smooth bore fluorocarbon liner (10) reinforced by a wire (21) which is wound in a single helix with an open pitch at least 1.25 times the wire diameter. Optionally further reinforcement is provided by a wire braid (20) applied either directly to the liner (10) or on to the outside of the helical wire (21), the whole construction then optionally being enclosed within a rubber cover (22) which is not bonded to the liner.
Patent GB-2288543-A (GB)
Title: Takraw ball
Inventor: LORPIPATANA BOONSAKDI
IPC: A63B39/00
Filed: 1994-04-14
Abstract: An improved takraw ball (1) is woven from strips (20) of composite material of which one part (24) is of soft material and the other part (22) of springy material, generally component parts are arranged and the strips are so woven that the outer surface of the ball is soft; the soft material and the springy material are each selected to produce a bounce characteristic equivalent to conventional rattan takraw balls and known plastic takraw balls. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289610-A (GB)
Title: Hand held motorised garden cutting tool
Inventor: CAMPBELL IAN MIDDLETON
IPC: A01G3/053
Filed: 1994-05-27
Abstract: A hand held motorised garden cutting tool which comprises a cutting head 10, a handle on an elongate handle shaft 1; motor mounted to the handle shaft at or near the handle; and a swivel coupling 5 on the handle shaft between the said motor and the said cutting head to enable the cutting head to swivel relative to the motor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295228-A (GB)
Title: Selective amplification of DNA having a plurality of sites for a specific endonuclease
Inventor: GOLDSBROUGH ANDREW PETER
IPC: C12Q1/6855
Filed: 1994-11-10
Abstract: A process for the selective amplification of at least one part of a starting DNA which contains a plurality of restricting sites for at least one determined specific restriction endonuclease comprising:   (a) cleaving the starting DNA with a restriction endonuclease to provide a series of restriction endonuclease fragments having a region of overhang; (b) ligation of the restriction endonuclease fragments to an adaptor molecule having a sequence of bases corresponding to the region of overhang to form a tagged restriction endonuclease fragment; (c) contacting the tagged restriction endonuclease fragment under hybridizing conditions with at least one oligonucleotide primer; (d) amplifying the tagged restriction endonuclease fragments hybridised with the primer by PCR; and   (e) separation of the resultant amplification products; characterised in that the restriction endonuclease restriction site contains a sequence of unidentified bases (degeneracy), and at least either the adaptor or the primer has a specific, single sequence, is described.
Patent GB-2296728-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible enclosure
Inventor: SHAND FORBES
IPC: E04B1/344
Filed: 1994-12-07
Abstract: A collapsible enclosure, e.g. a housing unit, includes a base frame 12-14, having walls hinged thereto. The hinges 40, 48, 54 are located at different heights relative to the base frame such that the walls are movable between a substantially upright position and a transporter storage position in which the walls lie in substantially horizontal overlapping relation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-947587-A (GB)
IPC: C08G18/24
Abstract: 947,587. Polyurethane elastomers. MINNESOTA MINING & MANUFACTURING CO. Feb. 29, 1960 [Feb. 27, 1959], No. 5696/63. Divided ou of 947,586. Heading C3R. A low temperature curing elastomer comprises the reaction product of a mouldable reaction mixture of an organic di-isocyanate, a liquid polyalkylene ether glycol having a molecular weight between 750 and 4,500, and sufficient of a trifunctional co-reactant which acts as a crosslinker to provide a cross-linked structure, the mixture having an isocyanate to hydroxyl ratio of 0À09 : 1 to 1À4 : 1, and an organo metallic catalyst in the presence of which the reaction mixture converts to a solid elastomer substantially free from further reactive site in a single continuous reaction. Specified tin catalysts are dibutyl tin diacetate, dibutyl tin dilaurate, dibutyl tin di-2- ethyl hexoate, dibutyl tin oxide, dibutyl tin monomethoxy methyl maleate, dibutyl tin sulphide, tributyl tin 2-ethyl hexoate, mono-butyl tin tri- 2-ethyl hexoate, triphenyl tin hydroxide, bis (tributyl tin) oxide, bis (tributyl tin) tetrapropenyl succinate, bis (tributyl tin)- n - nonyl succinate and bis (tributyl tin) malonate. Inert fillers e.g. rottenstone, sand, volcanic clays, asbestos fibres and powdered polystrene may be present. In the example, polyproplyene glycol is reacted with toluene diisocyanate and trimethylol propane in the presence of dibutyl tin dilaurate, powdered clay and rottenstone.
Patent GB-2283521-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for taking a core sample
Inventor: KISS PAUL
IPC: E21B25/02
Filed: 1993-07-14
Abstract: A method for taking a core sample from the ground comprising providing a tubular liner (16) within a tubular casing (3) which has an annular culling shoe (6) at one end; using percussion to force the lined casing down into the ground with the shoe end leading, whereby, a core of soil enters the liner through its lower end; and recovering the liner containing the core from the casing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295914-A (GB)
Title: Window lock and alarm
Inventor: KO JOSEPH Y
IPC: E05B65/08
Filed: 1995-03-06
Abstract: An alarm device 10 for mounting onto the bottom frame 12 of a sliding window or door 16. The alarm device 10 includes a locking mechanism 40 which allows the window or door 16 to be left ajar with the alarm armed and a vibration sensor for determining when forced entry is occurring. An ON/OFF switch 18 connects/disconnects the alarm unit to the battery power source. Pads 22 located on the housing of the alarm device 10 cushion against impact with the window or door 16 to reduce damage upon accidental opening of the window or door 16. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296969-A (GB)
Title: Radiant heating for gas,wood and coal fireplaces
Inventor: HANNAY COLIN
IPC: F24B1/188
Filed: 1995-03-10
Abstract: A section of flue wall is removed to install at least one Flue Duct 1 positioned over corresponding heat exit portholes constructed in a cement Base Support 2, about 10cm above Fireplace 15. Flue Ducts 1 mounted on Base Support 2 are fitted with Lower and Upper Stays 4 for keeping Ducts 1 in position. A Frontal Lateral Flue Wall Support 5 reinforces the upper frontal archway of the removed wall. A Heat Reflector Plate 10 is fitted vertically behind the Flue Ducts 1. Collar Frameworks surround Flue Ducts 1 at their upper regions. The Flue Ducts 1 have lateral Heat Dissipation Rods 12 fitted traversely through their diameters.
Patent GB-2287357-A (GB)
Title: Control module containing logic controls for electric window operation in motor vehicles
Inventor: ANDERSSON SIV
IPC: H01H21/22
Filed: 1994-02-10
Abstract: A control module (1) for servo assisted window operation in motor vehicles comprises a number of individual controls (2a - 2d) for the respective side windows and also other controls (3, 4, 5) for actuating the locking out of rear seat controls for rear side windows, the release of jamming protection and the roof hatch servo. The control module (1) is preferably intended for placing on a central console (16) between the vehicles front seats for easy access by the driver. Each individual control (2a - 2d) for the respective side windows not only has an asymmetry of shape pointing towards the respective window but is also designed with first and second operating surfaces (12 and 13 respectively) which make it possible to press the control downwards towards and lift it upwards away from a horizontal baseplate (6) of the control module (1) so as to permit logical actuation of the controls (2a - 2d) with respect to the movement of the windows. This makes it easy for the driver to identify the right control and operate it in the right direction without taking his eyes off the roadway. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2305652-A (GB)
Title: Transit and display tray
Inventor: CONCAH BRYAN
IPC: B65D5/30
Filed: 1995-09-28
Abstract: A transit and display tray made from one sheet of single-layer foldable material has a base 1 with side walls 2 and end walls 3 extending from it. The side walls and end walls are interconnected by corner structures which involve a dual purpose contoured cut to provide side straps and corner support pillars 5. On assembly the side straps 4 lock into contoured slits 6 which are provided in the side walls 2. This locking action secures the corner support pillars 5 and the end walls 3 in their required relative orientation both to retain and to display the contents of the tray.
Patent GB-2294022-A (GB)
Title: Container end
Inventor: BENGE TERENCE ALEXANDER
IPC: B65D77/24
Filed: 1994-06-17
Abstract: A container end (20) for delivering a prize (70), when opened, and suitable for use with a beverage container (15), having an end wall (20) made of a metal/polymer laminate. The end wall (20) is fixed to a polymer guide tube (32) by direct moulding, for example, so as to provide an excellent bond between the polymer of the guide tube (32) and the polymer of the end wall (20). <IMAGE>