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Patent GB-2233231-A (GB)
Title: Adhesive suture presentation
Inventor: ROOMI RIAD
IPC: A61B17/03
Filed: 1989-05-12
Abstract: A suture device comprises an adhesive strip or pad (1) having disposed along one edge a series of lateral threads (6) each intented in use to be tied to an opposing thread on a similar suture device, characterised in that the threads are supported on a carrier (7) extending substantially the length of the threads, each thread being attached to the carrier, at least at its distal end, but disposed so that a usable portion of the end proximal to the strip can be detached from the carrier for cutting and tying.
Patent GB-2222040-A (GB)
Title: Receiver synchronization
Inventor: YAMAMOTO YUURI
IPC: H03J7/06
Filed: 1989-06-28
Abstract: In a communication apparatus, an RF signal including a frequency calibration signal transmitted by a base station is received at 101 and frequency down converted at 102, 104 to derive an IF signal which is used to control the frequency of a reference oscillator 114 synchronizing the local oscillator sources 107, 108. Oscillations from 114 are counted at 112 for a time interval defined by the IF signal divided down at 111 and an error signal for controlling the oscillator 114 frequency to a nominal value determined by the calibration signal is obtained from a calculation circuit included in 113. A timing signal at 116 controls operation of 113 to periods when calibration component is present in the received signal. Sources 107, 108 may be oscillators or frequency multipliers or dividers. 
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Patent GB-2237545-A (GB)
Title: A demountable tow bar
Inventor: DAVE ROHIT JAYANT
IPC: B60D1/155
Filed: 1989-07-07
Abstract: A demountable rigid tow bar which can be de-mounted into its constituent sections, A and B, has self-retaining pins D to hold the tow bar extended. The pins pass through elongate slots in the central section A to allow limited rotation between the ends of the tow bar. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222690-A (GB)
Title: "Flash photographic system"
Inventor: TAKAHASHI NAOKI
IPC: G03B15/05
Filed: 1989-08-25
Abstract: A camera system consisting of a flash device and a camera of the kind performing the so-called TTL flash control action is arranged to permit manual setting of a correction degree for the TTL flash control; to adjust the degree of light quantity control according to the correction degree in performing the TTL flash control; and, when the camera is set into a specific mode, to automatically shift the correction degree to zero to inhibit the light quantity control degree from being changed by the correction degree even if the correction degree has been manually set.
Patent GB-2231183-A (GB)
Title: Multiprocessor intelligent cell for a network which provides sensing,bidirectional communications and control
Inventor: EISENHARD BRUCE T
IPC: G06F15/173
Filed: 1990-04-04
Abstract: A plurality of intelligent cells each of which comprises an integrated circuit having a processor and input/output section coupled to a network for providing sensing, communications and control are described. Each cell includes a multiprocessor (100), input/output section (107-110), memory (115) and associated timing circuits; oscillator (112), and timing generator (111). The multiprocessor (100) is a stack oriented processor having four sets of registers (101), providing inputs to an arithmetic logic unit (ALU) (102). The ALU (102) may comprise two separate ALU's. One portion of memory (115) is used for storing instructions, ROM code (115a). The next portion of the memory is a random-access memory (115b). The third portion of the memory comprises an electrically erasable and electrically programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) (115c). Timing and control are provided to the registers, ALU and memory, whereby each cell is realized.
Patent GB-2231293-A (GB)
Title: Torque-indicating wrench
Inventor: BULLEN TERENCE CLIFFORD
IPC: B25B23/144
Filed: 1990-04-26
Abstract: The wrench includes a strain measuring dial gauge 34 with a master pointer 40 to give an indication of the torque being applied to the fastener by the wrench. A slave pointer 50 may be manually pre-set to an indication of a peak torque to be applied by the wrench and the slave pointer is arranged to be contacted by the master pointer 40 when the master pointer indicates a torque which corresponds to the peak torque. An electric circuit is completed by contact of the master pointer 40 with the slave pointer 50 and is arranged to cause the electric circuit to energise an indicator 53 and a buzzer 60 for at least a predetermined period of time which is independent of any lesser duration of contact of the master pointer 40 with the slave pointer 50. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245937-A (GB)
Title: An implantable blood pump
Inventor: BIRO JAN CHARLES
IPC: A61M60/113
Filed: 1990-07-07
Abstract: An implantable blood pump comprises a flow passage (13) and two valves (15, 16), located spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of said passage (13) and permitting a flow of blood therethrough only in one direction and defining a pump chamber (14) therebetween, having an elastically deformable peripheral wall (17). The valve located at the inlet end of the pump chamber (14) being supported by a holder (19), arranged for reciprocating movement in the longitudinal direction of the pump chamber (14) by means of periodically operating driving means (24, 25). In order to reduce the risk of thrombosis within the pump chamber (14), said wall is formed by an elastically extensible hose (17), surrounded by a bellows (27), defining a liquid-filled annular space (29) around said hose (17) and being sealingly connected thereto at opposite ends thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246998-A (GB)
Title: Packaging in film in controlled atmosphere
Inventor: MCDONALD IAN WILLIAM
IPC: B65B9/067
Filed: 1990-08-16
Abstract: Horizontal form fill seal apparatus for producing sealed packages of items of a product in a controlled atmosphere. The apparatus has a film supply for supplying a sealable polymeric film (1) in which items of product are to be packaged, a product supply for supplying items of the product to be packaged, a gas supply (7,8) for supplying the gas to provide the controlled atmosphere, and a substantially sealed chamber (9) containing gas supplied by the gas supply (7,8) and into which successive items of product are introduced into the controlled atmosphere, the film (1) in part defining the substantially sealed chamber (9). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236517-A (GB)
Title: Process for automatically feeding machines with packaged materials
Inventor: SAUERBRUCH ERNST
IPC: B29C31/08
Filed: 1990-08-29
Abstract: A process for automatically feeding a machine, such as an injection moulding machine, with a pasty material packaged in an airtight manner in a packaging film so as to form a bag comprises the steps of detaching the packaging film from the pasty material, for instance by injecting air between the material and the film, severing the film, removing the film and feeding the pasty material to the machine. Various ways of carrying out these steps and suitable apparatus are described. Instead of air injection means 8 to detach the film from the surface of the pasty material, suction caps or a vacuum chamber may be used. The film, once severed by pivoted or fixed cutters 17, may be removed by grippers 32 (Figs. 5 and 6) or other strippers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247573-A (GB)
Title: An improved electrical adapter for an automobile cigarette lighter.
Inventor: CHENG YU FENG
IPC: B60N3/14
Filed: 1990-08-30
Abstract: An improved electrical adapter for automobile cigarette lighters has a cylindrical body (10) with a resilient plate (14) on its side, a beveled snapping head (111) at one end, and an electrical cord (13) at another end. The head (111) provides improved connection and engagement with an inner clip (91) inside a seat member (90) of the automobile's cigarette lighter. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237956-A (GB)
Title: A fault detection and bandwidth monitoring arrangement for a packet switching arrangement
Inventor: ARNOLD JOHN SPENCER
IPC: H04L49/111
Filed: 1990-09-26
Abstract: The fault detection and bandwidth monitoring arrangement provides a counter in association with each virtual circuit crosspoint. The counters may be provided with a common or individual threshold value which when exceeded causes alarm signals to be generated. The counter arrangement is arranged to record the averaged imbalance of receive and transmit data at each switch port involved in the virtual circuit connection, and additionally is arranged to measure the deference between the net data flows of the corresponding incoming and outgoing ports. Therefore, it is possible to distinguish between the go/return traffic imbalance and an information loss situation in the switch. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249554-A (GB)
Title: Upgrading sulphur-containing feedstock
Inventor: MULLER FREDERIK
IPC: C10G35/095
Filed: 1990-11-09
Abstract: Feedstock comprising a hydrocarbon mixture substantially boiling in the gasoline range is upgraded by:     1) contacting with a catalyst at 300 to 600  DEG C, a pressure of 1 to 40 bar and a space velocity of 0.5 to 10 g/g/h, which catalyst comprises a crystalline silicate having an XRD pattern containing the four strongest lines at interplanar spacings (d) expressed in A, of 11.1 +/- 0.2, 10.0 +/- 0.2, 3.84 +/- 0.07 and 3.72 +/- 0.06, and 2) contacting at least a fraction of the product obtained in step 1) with a similar catalyst at 200 to 600  DEG C, a pressure of 20 to 100 bar and a space velocity of 0.5 to 20 g/g/h, and recovering a product substantially boiling in the gasoline range and having an improved octane quality and decreased sulphur content. Catalyst may be ZSM-5 or silicalite optionally containing Ga, Mu, W or Zn.
Patent GB-2250429-A (GB)
Title: Storage rack
Inventor: BURFIELD PAUL ANTHONY
IPC: A47B73/00
Filed: 1990-12-05
Abstract: A storage rack for the storage of loose items such as foodstuffs and toiletries for use in caravans or motorcaravans comprises a lattice of elasticated cord 2, braced within an outer frame 1. The elasticated cord 2, stretches to accommodate irregularities in the size and shape of the items being held and offers a degree of tension to grip the items. The elasticated cord 2, also acts as a cushioned separator to lessen the effect of rattle during transit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241835-A (GB)
Title: An obturator for a waveguide and its method of manufacture
Inventor: DUVAL JEAN
IPC: H01P1/08
Filed: 1991-02-21
Abstract: A waveguide obturator comprises a conduit 12 of conductive material for ensuring continuity of wall surface between two successive waveguide sections 10A, 10B, and a barrier 13 of dielectric material, which is interposed transversely and sealingly in the conduit 12. The conduit 12 is surrounded by an annular body 20, made of a material of the same nature as the barrier 13. The conduit 12 consists of a simple layer of brazing metal, such as a mixture of lead and tin or may be copper or gold. The body 20 and barrier 13 may be a ceramic material eg. alumina, glass or a synthetic material such as sapphire.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254530-A (GB)
Title: A frame or mask for a television display
Inventor: JONES HOWARD DAVID
IPC: H04N5/72
Filed: 1991-04-02
Abstract: A frame or masking system is positioned in front of the picture screen so as to overlap and conceal the edges of the picture from the viewers line of sight. This provides the viewer with an impression of depth to the image. The frame or mask may be attached to the television or it may be freestanding.
Patent GB-2256077-A (GB)
Title: Combined bridge/vibrato system for guitar
Inventor: SMITH JOHN GLOVER
IPC: G10D3/14
Filed: 1991-04-19
Abstract: A device for allowing a player to produce a vibrato effect comprises a bridge 3 mounted on a block together with string fixing means 2 and a tremolo arm 1, the block being mounted on the instrument body by a leaf spring. The tension in the leaf spring balances the tension in the springs 8. The bridge height may be adjusted by fixing screws 5 through the spring and the strings may be fine tuned by fingerwheels 7 cooperating with threaded tubes which form the string fixing means 2.   The leaf spring may be designed to flex differently along its length so that the springs remain in tune with each other during vibrato. The short distance between the bridge and instrument body is said to reduce the losses of sustain and tone. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256140-A (GB)
Title: Rodent destroying composition
Inventor: FRIEL PETER MICHAEL GEORGE
IPC: A01N25/00
Filed: 1991-05-21
Abstract: Composition for destroying rodents comprises nicotine in association with human marker substances optionally associated with a carrier. There is also provided a method for the selective extermination of rodents by applying to an infested area the composition mentioned.
Patent GB-2253469-A (GB)
Title: Agitating molten steel
Inventor: LAZCANO-NAVARRO ARTURO
IPC: B01F33/40
Filed: 1991-06-04
Abstract: Metal-slag stirring in an electric arc furnace containing molten steel is produced by gas injection through the vessel bottom. Injection may be made through gas permeable ceramic elements which are not penetrated by the metal, even when the gas flow rate is cut off. The gas injection can also be done with tuyere type injection elements to avoid gas flow rate suspension during the complete process. A furnace charging door stopper is used during stirring. Gas stirring of the molten bath produces a higher metal-slag and slag-atmosphere interphase area. The stirring gas may be natural gas. so that the process conditions, oxidizing or reducing, are reinforced according to the slag type in the bath. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261231-A (GB)
Title: Sheet cladding arrangement for building
Inventor: STEVENS MARK VICTOR
IPC: E04D3/36
Filed: 1991-11-06
Abstract: A spacing element (23) for spacing inner and outer sheet cladding panels of a building from one another is of plastics material with upper and lower end portions respectively adapted to engage an inner cladding panel and a support means for an outer cladding panel. The element may be hollow, with studs passing through apertures in the support means, and may be such that two elements can be interconnected (Fig. 10) with snap fasteners. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253157-A (GB)
Title: System for treating waste organic solvent and thin membrane distillation apparatus therefor
Inventor: OHTA SHIRO
IPC: B01D3/00
Filed: 1991-11-21
Abstract: An automated system for continuously recovering renewable volatile compounds by boiling points from waste organic solvent with minimum energy loss, and an improved thin membrane distillation apparatus for efficient distillation of renewable volatile compounds from waste organic solvent and enforced discharge of the residue or sludge. The waste treatment system includes a thin membrane distillation apparatus (1), a cooling unit (13), a first distillation unit (15), and a second distillation unit (16) connected in this sequence. Alternatively, the system includes two thin membrane distillation apparatus (1), a reduced pressure distillation unit, and a normal pressure distillation unit connected in this sequence. The thin membrane distillation apparatus (1) includes a decompression chamber, a waste inlet, an outlet for volatile compounds, an air-tight chamber (9), and a breaking mechanism (10) with a screw head movable into the air-tight chamber (9). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-915412-A (GB)
IPC: B01F33/40
Abstract: 915,412. Blending powders and liquids by gas currents. VOMETEC N.V. June 7, 1961 [June 10, 1960], No. 20590/61. Class 86. In a method and apparatus for mixing granular materials either alone or with liquids a container 1 has a porous bottom 3 through which fluidizing gas is introduced from a supply A. A jet of gas from a higher pressure supply B is introduced at 7 and entrains materials from the " dense phase" fluidized bed C; they travel in the direction of the arrows D into a conical expansion chamber 9 arranged above the container 1, where the materials fall back as at E. The velocities of the gases A and B on entering the container 1 are such that the velocity of gas A is not high enough to remove the solids completely from the container while that of conveying gas B exceeds the conveying velocity of the heaviest materials, so that lighter and heavier components are completely blended. Filters 11 may be provided to catch very light particles entrained in the exhaust gas. A liquid H may be added by means of the tube 13; it may be induced by a Venturi provided in the tube 13 or the tube 6, see also Fig. 2 (not shown). There may be more than one inlet for the conveying gas B, see Fig. 4, which shows a mixing container 23 having a tapered lower portion 24 provided with porous plates 29 and gas inlets 22, and a flat bottom 25 having a discharge valve 26.
Patent GB-2254123-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic retarder
Inventor: KANEDA NAOKI
IPC: B60T11/00
Filed: 1992-02-27
Abstract: A hydraulic retarder includes a rotor vane (6) fixable to a rotational shaft (10) rotating with the vehicle wheels, a stator vane (5) substantially unrotatable with respect to the vehicle body, and a clutch apparatus (13) for engaging the rotational shaft (10) with and disengaging same from the rotor vane (6). The clutch apparatus (13) is provided with a plurality of clutch plates (16) which are engaged with the rotational shaft (10) to be axially slidable and alternately provided among a plurality of pressure plates (14a, 14b, 14c). The rotor vanes, stator vanes and clutch apparatus are all accommodated in a casing (3) which is secured to the vehicle body and which is filled with an operation fluid. Plungers (21) are disposed spaced apart from one another and penetrating through the casing (3) in a fluid sealed manner. A drive apparatus is disposed outside the casing (3) for actuating the clutch apparatus (13) by depressing the plungers (21) into the casing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267817-A (GB)
Title: Windscreen wiper structure
Inventor: YANG MING-TUNG
IPC: B60S1/38
Filed: 1992-06-19
Abstract: The wiper has a main support assembly (6) having two portions (61, 62) attached together by a hinge (63) for folding. In use, the assembly is held rigid by co-operating lugs (641, 642). The ends of each main support portion have notches (65) for adjustably positioning link members (7). The link members also have end notches (72) for adjustably positioning rubber support bows (3), which receive blade rubbers (5) suitably cut to length for the particular application. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262520-A (GB)
Title: Doped potassium tantalum niobate
Inventor: GUENTER PETER
IPC: C01G35/00
Filed: 1992-12-17
Abstract: A composition, for use in preparing a film, (preferably an epitactic film) comprising a solid solution of KNbO3 and KTaO3 forming a product of formula I  K1-yMyTa1-xNbxO3 (I> in which M is a monovalent meal ion other than K (hereinafter defined as the dopant) eg Na<+>, Li' or Ag<+>;      y = 0.02 to 0.20 and x = 0.05 to 0.95.(pref
Patent GB-2265943-A (GB)
Title: Mounting fuel injection equipment on i.c.engine cylinder heads
Inventor: THOMA FRANK
IPC: F01L1/053
Filed: 1993-04-06
Abstract: The pump body 12, together with the quantity control solenoid valve 13, is secured on the cylinder-head cover 10. The cover 10 may be reinforced by ribs extending between the side walls 10a, 10c and the body 12 may be secured to one of the side walls. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272657-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for drilling a hole in a container
Inventor: REDMAN PETER GORDON
IPC: F16L41/04
Filed: 1993-11-18
Abstract: A method and apparatus for cutting a hole of a predetermined desired hole diameter into a container having an internal lining. A first pilot hole is drilled in the container without cutting a hole through the said internal lining, the diameter of the pilot hole being less than the desired diameter. A holding member is inserted through the pilot hole to push the lining away from the inner wall of the container in the vicinity of the pilot hole. A second hole is drilled with the holding member in position, the second hole having the desired diameter. The holding member is removed from the second hole, and a cutter is inserted through the second hole to cut a hole in the lining.
Patent GB-2277878-A (GB)
Title: Board game apparatus
Inventor: SAGE-PASSANT PETER
IPC: A63F9/18
Filed: 1994-03-07
Abstract: A board game apparatus comprises a board (1), playing pieces, number determining means such as a die or dice, and a pre-recorded visual electronically reproducible means such as a video cassette. The game may relate to television commercials. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282400-A (GB)
Title: Manhole security locking cover
Inventor: FORD GORDON
IPC: E02D29/14
Filed: 1994-08-30
Abstract: Secondary cover apparatus for location in a manhole, beneath an existing manhole cover comprises a pair of support angles 14, 16 for attachment to opposed inner walls of the manhole to provide a pair of support edges for a secondary manhole cover comprising three cover plates 54, 56 (58, Fig.6). Two of these plates 54, 56 provide side plates which engage key-ways in one of the support angles to enable the side plates to be slid into position. A third plate provides a central plate (58, Fig.6) for subsequently positioning between the two side plates and which can be locked to one of the angles to prevent removal of the plates. Also disclosed are apparatus for installing the support angles 14, 16. The apparatus comprises a pair of support bars (18, 20 Fig.1) arranged to be supported on an upper surface of the manhole. Each support bar comprises a pair of adjustable clamp members (42, 44 Fig.4) for holding the support angles in position prior to securing them to the manhole wall. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288343-A (GB)
Title: The treatment of gas streams
Inventor: HUNTER ALEX GEORGE
IPC: B01D46/24
Filed: 1994-11-23
Abstract: A closed hollow filter canister is provided which may comprise gas-impermeable end walls (94, 96) and a gas-permeable side wall (100). Gas contaminated with liquid is sprayed under pressure through line (90) and flow-restricting orifice (80) into the interior space of the canister where the contaminants become atomised and are retained by the side wall (100). Gas free of liquid contaminants passes into the atmosphere. In a preferred embodiment the gas is air contaminated with water, and the wall (100) is of cellulosic material which becomes wetted with water which gradually volatilises. The filter canister may be used to treat streams (90a, 90b) from a gas compressor (50) and an associated reservoir tank (125). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285709-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid integrated circuit module
Inventor: FURUTANI NAGAHISA
IPC: H01L23/13
Filed: 1994-12-21
Abstract: A hybrid integrated circuit module in which circuit components, including semiconductor device and chip components, are integrated comprises, a substrate 1 for mounting chip components 30 made of a low thermal conductivity material bonded onto a heat-sinking substrate 2; a base plate 3 for mounting semiconductor devices made of a high thermal conductivity material also bonded onto the heat-sinking substrate 2; a hollow cover 4 above the base plate 3 to make an enclosure between the base plate 3 and the cover 4; a sealing means hermetically sealing the enclosure; and a plurality of interconnection leads 15 to electrically connect a circuit on the base plate 3 and a circuit on the substrate and for testing operating signals in the semiconductor devices. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286025-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle anti-lock braking system
Inventor: POGGENBURG RUEDIGER
IPC: B60T8/70
Filed: 1995-01-17
Abstract: In a vehicle anti-lock brake system, locking of a wheel is prevented by operating a valve (6, figure 1) to effect pressure reduction and pressure maintaining phases which take place in a pulsed manner. The pressure maintaining phase tp1 which follows the first reduction phase is dependent upon the vehicle deceleration and the wheel slip, and thus is variable. Further pressure reduction phases tav2 are only triggered in the absence of the wheel acceleration increasing beyond a threshold (e.g.0.7g). After n reduction pulses and n maintaining pulses (e.g.n = 3), the valve is actuated to effect continuous reduction tav until an acceleration signal occurs. <IMAGE>