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Patent GB-2273371-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic control device for controlling the lighting of a set of lights
Inventor: CHEN MING-HSIUNG
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 1992-12-09
Abstract: An acoustic control device is disclosed having an acoustic control circuit housed in an adapter for acoustically controlling the lighting of the bulbs of a Christmas light set. The adapter has a plug for connecting AC power supply to the acoustic control circuit. A socket (8) for connecting a set of lights to the acoustic control circuit and a level control device (6) for regulating the sensitivity of the acoustic control circuit to an outside sound source. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264946-A (GB)
Title: Anti-tumour quinazolinone derivatives
Inventor: PEGG STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: C07D403/12
Filed: 1993-03-09
Abstract: The invention relates to quinazoline derivatives, or pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, which possess anti-tumour activity; to processes for their manufacture; and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The invention provides a quinazoline of the formula:- <CHEM>  wherein R<1> is (1-4C)alkyl; the quinazoline ring may optionally bear one or two further substituents selected from halogeno, (1-4C)alkyl and (1-4C)alkoxy;  R<2> is hydrogen or (1-4C)alkyl;  R<3> includes hydrogen and (1-4C)alkyl; and  Ar is optionally substituted phenylene or heterocyclene; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt or ester thereof.
Patent GB-2277333-A (GB)
Title: Prefabricated tiled panel system
Inventor: KAYE ROBERT NICHOLAS
IPC: E04F19/08
Filed: 1993-04-20
Abstract: A pre-tiled demountable panel system uses hinged tiles 7 to access the fastening mechanisms. The hinge system is based on the flexible adhesive 3 used to tile the remaining area of the panel being locally disassociated from the substrate by a membrane during tiling. The tiles are mounted on a steel tray, having a panel bonded to the inside face, and a polyurethane-based adhesive 3 is employed for the tiles, polyethylene sheeting being used as a barrier membrane wherever necessary to prevent tiles 7 from sticking to tray. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281255-A (GB)
Title: Callipers or dividers.
Inventor: GREEN ROBERT JOHN
IPC: G01B3/16
Filed: 1993-07-15
Abstract: A measuring calliper (or divider) is in the form of an articulated series of arms in the general shape of a letter W, whereby to improve the range and flexibility of the instrument. The joints may be releasably secured by wing nuts 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281927-A (GB)
Title: Retractable barrier post assembly
Inventor: ROBERTS DAVID
IPC: E01F13/04
Filed: 1993-09-17
Abstract: A vehicle barrier comprising an elongate tubular base portion (10) for setting vertically below ground level and a post (11) telescopically mounted within said base (10). The post (11) can be manually moved between a retracted position, in which it lies below ground level, and an extended position, in which it projects above ground level, so as to block the access of vehicles. The post (11) can be locked in both the retracted and extended positions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272459-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent material
Inventor: OESTERDAHL EJE
IPC: D04H1/425
Filed: 1993-11-08
Abstract: An absorbent structure of an absorbent article, such as a sanitary napkin, a tampon, a panty protector, an incontinence guard, a diaper, a bed protector, a wound or sore dressing, a saliva absorbent and like article, is formed from an air-laid web comprising cellulose fibres which is first compressed to a sheet having a density of between 0.2-1 g/cm<3> the sheet then being mechanically softened, eg by corrugated rolls, so as to reduce the density of the sheet by delaminating it to produce a plurality of partially separated thin fibre layers (62) each having the same density as the original sheet. Superabsorbant material, binding agent or fibres or reinforcing fibres may be included in the sheet which may also have a reinforcing layer. The material may form one or several layers of the absorbant article or may be rolled up. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272914-A (GB)
Title: Dyes containing nucleophilic and electrophilic groups
Inventor: RENFREW ANDREW HUNTER MORRIS
IPC: C07D498/04
Filed: 1993-11-15
Abstract: A process for the coloration of a substrate, especially a textile, comprising the steps of:   (a) applying to the substrate a mixture comprising an aqueous solvent and a water-soluble dye comprising molecules which contain a nucleophilic group and an electrophilic group; and (b) heating or basifying or heating and basifying the dye thereby causing molecules of the dye to join together.   Also claimed are dyes, polymers and oligomers.
Patent GB-2284372-A (GB)
Title: Ratchet wrench assembly
Inventor: CHOW JESSIE
IPC: B25B23/00
Filed: 1993-12-02
Abstract: A ratchet wrench for driving a socket 21 has a circular engaging surface 13 formed in a head portion 11. A number of ribs 14 are formed in the circular engaging surface 13 and these extend radially inwards of the engaging surface. The socket 21 has a number of depressions 22 for receiving the ribs 14 such that the contact area between the ribs 14 and the depressions 22 are increased when the socket is driven by the wrench. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285062-A (GB)
Title: Detonation spraying
Inventor: GONCHAROV ALEXEI ANATOLIEVICH
IPC: B05B7/00
Filed: 1993-12-22
Abstract: A device for use in the detonation spraying of coatings comprises a cooled barrel 1 connected to gas mixer 2 which is provided with an ignition plug 4, a cooled inlet pipe 5 being arranged to introduce a powder-like material into the barrel 1 and connected with a carrier gas pipeline 8. The inlet pipe 5 has its outlet end disposed in the barrel 1, while its inlet end 11 is connected through an intermediate reservoir 15 with a powder-like material bin 13. A main heater 14 and an electric heater 17 are respectively installed on the bin 13 and on the housing of the intermediate reservoir 15. The intermediate reservoir 15 is provided with a regulating element 21 for regulating the flow of a batch of said material introduced into the inlet pipe 5. If required more auxiliary heaters 9 can be installed in the carrier gas pipeline 8. Aluminium oxide or steel powder may be sprayed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-938234-A (GB)
Abstract: 938,234. Selsyn machines; transformers. MINNEAPOLIS-HONEYWELL REGULATOR CO. Aug. 4, 1960 [Aug. 6, 1959], No. 27096/60. Classes 35 and 38 (2). An electromechanical transducer comprises relatively movable armature and stator members having a null position, displacement from which produces electric current by transformer or generator action. The stator 15 has inwardly radiating salient poles 16 carrying quadrature primary and secondary windings 30, 40 about the poles in pairs. The armature 25 comprises two laminated toothed discs, the total number of teeth on both equalling the number of stator poles, the teeth 26 or 27 of one being aligned with the intertooth gaps of the other. In the null position, in which the stator teeth are placed between the armature teeth symmetrically giving equal fluxes through the two armature discs (Fig. 5, not shown), there is no mutual inductance between the two windings. Any axial displacement produces mutual inductance in one sense or the other. Thus if winding 30 is A.C. energized, the output of winding 40 will indicate the magnitude and sense of the armature displacement. If the primary winding is D.C. energized, the output of the machine will be indicative of the rate of armature movement.
Patent GB-2274708-A (GB)
Title: Analysis using Neutrons
Inventor: WARD CHRISTOPHER BRIAN
IPC: G01V5/00
Filed: 1994-01-17
Abstract: Apparatus for detecting the presence of a target element (eg Nitrogen) within an analysis region comprises neutron source(s) (not shown) and gamma ray detectors (D1 - D12). Counts accumulated for each detector are recorded and a host fit concentration profile computed on the basis of a selection of variables fewer in number than the number of gamma ray detectors used. The invention finds particular application in detecting the presence of explosives in luggage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275335-A (GB)
Title: Detecting position of cigarette filter paper
Inventor: BENCIVENNI MARCO
IPC: A24C5/47
Filed: 1994-02-16
Abstract: A cigarette 1, with a cigarette paper 4 and a filter paper 5 of different colours and separated by a boundary line 6 with a given nominal position, is fed past a pair of optical sensors 9a, 9b located on either side of the nominal position of the boundary line 6. The optical sensors 9a, 9b generate a pair of electric signals each related to the colour of the respective monitored portion of the cigarette, which are compared with each other; and, if the difference between the signals is below a given threshold value, an error signal is generated for rejecting the cigarette. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273678-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for making a loudspeaker cone and surround assembly
Inventor: LEACH PATRICK ARTHUR
IPC: H04R7/20
Filed: 1993-01-14
Abstract: A method of making a loudspeaker cone and surround assembly comprises clamping at least the outer marginal edge of a cone in a mould having a cavity defining a surround and injecting an elastomeric material into the cavity through an annular orifice extending substantially continuously around the said marginal outer edge to form a surround attached to the outer marginal edge of the cone. Preferably the method comprises the step of feeding the elastomeric material to the annular orifice through an annular feed chamber extending around the mould cavity. The annular orifice may be narrow in width in comparison to the thickness of the surround and the method may comprise the step of separating the surround from an annular ring of sprue formed by elastomer which has solidified in or outside the annular orifice by tearing while the elastomer which has solidified in or outside the annular orifice by tearing while the elastomer is still hot from the injection moulding step. From another aspect the invention is injection moulding apparatus for carrying out the method described above. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288537-A (GB)
Title: A prosthesis component
Inventor: WOODS JOHN STEPHEN
IPC: A61F2/34
Filed: 1994-04-12
Abstract: A prosthesis component, e.g. an acetabular cup, having a surface intended, in use, to come into contact with bone tissue, wherein at least part of the external surface is textured to provide an array of lands or peaks 12 separated by troughs 14, the troughs containing particles 20 embedded in a biocompatible bonding material. The embedded particles preferably fill the troughs up to the level of the lands or peaks. This means that bone ingrowth into the lands or peaks and into the embedded particles can take place simultaneously, thus forming a rapid permanent fixing between the component and the bone with a reduced risk of dislodging of the component due to shear stresses and an increased tensile strength between the component and the adjacent bone. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280708-A (GB)
Title: Closure apparatus
Inventor: SHEPHERD ARTHUR HENRY
IPC: E05C9/18
Filed: 1994-08-03
Abstract: A roller latch 24 is height adjustable relative to an espagnolette bar 1, to aid fitting, and proper securement. The roller 24 is carried on a stud 19. A spring 26 acts to maintain the roller 24 at the end of the stud 19. The stud can be screwed into and through a bush 18 carried by the bar 1, to a selected height. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292127-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle security system
Inventor: WATTS BRIAN
IPC: B60R25/01
Filed: 1994-08-03
Abstract: A vehicle anti-theft security system comprises an extended movement of the driver's seat which is locked by independent means if a fully forward position. The seat may travel on a telescopic slide-way from the normal driving position so that the seat obstructs the use of fool operated controls and the seat back obstructs access to the steering wheel and part of the facia panel. Without the locking mechanism being released and the attitude of the seat readjusted, the vehicle cannot be driven. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292275-A (GB)
Title: Control of sound level in dependence on ambient noise
Inventor: FORREST RON
IPC: H03G3/32
Filed: 1994-08-11
Abstract: A sound distribution system for a passenger road transport vehicle utilises an amplifier (16), a variable gain device (24) and a background noise sampler (14) operable to control the amplifier gain - whereby to vary the sound output according to the background noise level. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284084-A (GB)
Title: Control apparatus, especially but not exclusively for a disabled person
Inventor: DACHS A
IPC: H04Q9/14
Filed: 1994-11-15
Abstract: Control apparatus especially but not exclusively for a disabled person, comprising a plurality of appliance switches or a plurality of other appliance control devices (22 to 36) provided with respective different address codes in respective memory locations, in which the latter are connected to respective comparison means, which are in turn connected to respective radio signal receivers. The code of any received coded radio signal is compared with the address codes of all the devices, and a radio signal which comprises the address code of one of the control devices will activate that device but not any of the others. The apparatus further comprises a control unit having a radio signal transmitter which is capable of transmitting any selected one of a plurality of coded radio signals respectively comprising the address codes of the said plurality of devices and a selector which serves to enable the user to selectively transmit, from the control unit, one of the coded radio signals so as to activate the corresponding selected device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295476-A (GB)
Title: GPS electronic road pricing system
Inventor: FARHANGI HASSAN
IPC: G07B15/06
Filed: 1994-11-22
Abstract: An electronic road pricing system utilising the global positioning system (GPS) comprises an in vehicle receiver capable of receiving signals from the global positioning system (GPS) and providing positional data for the vehicle. A controller is provided for receiving said positional data from said receiver and utilising such to produce billing information in relation to the duration and location of a vehicle within a chargeable zone. The system additionally incorporates means utilising local FM transmitters to provide correctional offsets to improve the accuracy of positional data received by said receiver. The device preferably utilises a smart card which is chargeable with credits in advance and from which such may be deducted during use.
Patent GB-2295627-A (GB)
Title: Spacer for electric fencing
Inventor: JACK IAN
IPC: A01K3/00
Filed: 1994-11-25
Abstract: A spacer (10) for an electric fence (19) comprises a tube (11) of insulating material with two pigtail configurations defining eyes (12, 13) at each end through which electrically conducting wires (17, 18) can be threaded. The spacers are attached to fence posts (14) so that the length of the spacers are orthogonal to the fence posts. The posts may be those of an existing fence, and the electric barrier may be used for enclosing livestock. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285047-A (GB)
Title: Polypeptides, rich in proline, which inhibit the NADPH oxidase system
Inventor: SHIMIZU YASUAKI
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 1994-12-07
Abstract: Polypeptides comprising the sequence PXXPPXP (wherein X is an amino acid), especially PAVPPRP or QPAVPPHPS, which inhibits at least one interaction between p47phox and p67phox of the NADPH oxidase system, and homologues thereof, are described. The polypeptides may be used in the therapy of inflammatory states.
Patent GB-2286134-A (GB)
Title: A rotating mixing tool with removable blades
Inventor: KRUSE ERNST OTTO
IPC: B22C5/04
Filed: 1995-02-06
Abstract: A rotating mixing tool for foundry sand arranged in a mixing vessel, has several pairs of opposing blades 12 arranged in a stack on a shaft 11. Each pair of blades comprises two blade portions 13 which can be placed radially onto the shaft and which can be held there by being joined together by means of a positive-locking connection 14. The stack of pairs of blades 12 are arranged one above the other and braced against a collar 16 on the shaft end by means of wedges 15. The two-part construction of the pairs of blades enables replacement of individual worn blades without having to remove the stack from the shaft. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286473-A (GB)
Title: Bit error detection apparatus
Inventor: SHIMAWAKI KAZUHIRO
IPC: G01R31/319
Filed: 1995-02-08
Abstract: Apparatus for detecting bit errors in a digital signal (61) under test, comprises a test pattern generator (62) for delivering a predetermined regular sequence of different test patterns, being digital signals of the same length as one another and synchronized with a clock signal 60, a bit comparator (65) for comparing the signal (61) under test with the sequence of test patterns, an error counter (70) for counting bit differences detected, and a pattern discriminator (11) connected to receive pattern synchronizing signals (62b) from the test pattern generator and render the error counter operative and non-operative respectively at the beginning and end of a selected part of the sequence of test patterns. By changing the selected part of the test pattern sequence, bit error rates for different test pattern conditions can readily be obtained. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285528-A (GB)
Title: Memory element, monvolatile memory, nonvolatile storage device, and method for storing information by use of the storage device
Inventor: GOTOU HIROSHI
IPC: G11C17/00
Filed: 1994-06-08
Abstract: A DRAM having a special mode, a nonvolatile memory cell having the DRAM therein, and a nonvolatile semiconductor storage device having a structure like a DRAM and capable of writing and erasing data with a high precision. There are provided a sub-unit line BLs1 connected to the main bit line BL1 through a selecting transistor Tr1, and nonvolatile cells (memory transistors) M1 to Mn of drain electrodes are connected to the sub-unit line BLs1. Writing and erasing are executed by applying an a.c. voltage from an a.c. pulse generator to the control gate of each of the non-volatile memory cells M1 to Mn A DRAM cell is made up of a capacitor element formed by the parasitic capacitance of a sub-bit line BLs1 and the drain electrodes of the nonvolatile memories M1 to Mn connected to the sub-bit line BLs1, and the selecting transistor Tr1. An arbitrary nonvolatile memory cell Mk is connected to the memory node N of the DRAM cell. Thus, the nonvolatile memory cell having the DRAM function and the nonvolatile storage device are constituted. The DRAM cell unit functions independently, and the DRAM cell unit accumulates data temporarily. The data are transferred to the nonvolatile memory cell Mk, hence improving the writing speed, decreasing the size of the apparatus, and executing highly reliable writing and erasing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298448-A (GB)
Title: Steering column locking assembly
Inventor: BOBBITT JOHN THOMAS
IPC: B60R25/021
Filed: 1995-03-02
Abstract: A steering column locking assembly and method of making same includes swaging a steering column tube (1) and a steering column lock collar (2) in such a manner that relative movement between the two part is resisted below a predetermined level of torque whilst relative rotation occurs at values of torque above the predetermined value. A layer (3) of plastics material may be provided between the two parts. Once the predetermined torque is overcome, then rotation between the two parts occurs, but ceases once the torque level drops below the predetermined level.
Patent GB-2288823-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for framing fabric in embroidery hoops
Inventor: HEAD ALLAN JAMES
IPC: D05C13/00
Filed: 1993-06-01
Abstract: In its broadest form the present invention provides an apparatus (1) for framing a portion of a fabric workpiece in an embroidery hoop, the apparatus (1) comprising a mount (25) for a hoop holder (2), such that when mounted on said apparatus (1) said hoop holder (2) holds and locates a female portion of an embroidery hoop, a workpiece holder (3), to spread or hold a fabric workpiece over the hoop holder (2), and a support assembly (5) to orient and locate the hoop holder (2) and workpiece holder (3) in position in a substantially common plane when said embroidery hoop is to be mounted on said workpiece, characterised in that the apparatus further includes adjustment means (41, 42 and 43, 45) enabling adjustment of the relative positions of the workpiece holder (3) and the hoop holder (2) within the substantially common plane. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2304805-A (GB)
Title: A window stay
Inventor: WRONSKI YUREK ADRIAN
IPC: E05D15/30
Filed: 1995-09-08
Abstract: A window stay has an arm 11 attached to the window, links 13-15 and a base 12 which is attached to the frame. The base has a raised portion 20 containing a slot 19, which may be curved. The pivot 17 is secured in the slot 19 by an enlarged head underlying the raised portion of the base and lying flush with the frame engaging parts of the base. The pivot may be laterally deformable by a screw to adjust the friction in the slot. A link 15 is attached to the base by a fixed pivot 16 which may have a shaft with an eccentric, so that rotation of the shaft alters the longitudinal position of the link 15. The base may have one end folded through 180 degrees to form a frame engaging part (not shown).
Patent GB-2299136-A (GB)
Title: Scroll compressor muffling
Inventor: MOTEGI SHUJI
IPC: F04C28/00
Filed: 1995-09-29
Abstract: In a scroll compressor a discharge member 45 has a discharge port 8 opposed to a discharge port 5 of a fixed scroll 2 and a discharge valve 9 faces the discharge port 8 and is opened or closed depending on pressure difference between port 8 and a high pressure space 27 in sealed vessel 1. The fixed scroll 2 and/or the discharge member 45 is formed with a muffler chamber 49 communicated with the discharge ports 5, 8 to suppress the impulse wave caused when the discharge valve 9 is closed. Noise caused by a pressure ripple at the discharge port 5 lessens, quieting the operation of the scroll compressor. Other locations of muffler chamber 49 are disclosed. Instead of muffler chamber 49, counterbores (36, 37, Fig 13) may be provided in fixed scroll 2 and orbiting scroll 12 respectively to communicate with intermediate pressure chamber 29 via communication parts (52, Fig 15B) and (53, Fig 15D).
Patent GB-2312134-A (GB)
Title: Data transfer device
Inventor: BHANDARI RAJAN
IPC: H04N5/222
Filed: 1996-04-12
Abstract: A buffer arrangement has a read and write control plus processor (8, 7), an input (6), an output (5), and a transfer port (9). An SCSI interface (20) is coupled to port (9) and the read/write control (8, 7). The SCSI interface (20) implements transfer commands for transfers via the port 9 with an undefined delay (coarse control). An RS 422 interface (71) is coupled to the read/write control (8, 7) and implements transfer commands for transfers via the video input (6) and video output (5), the commands being implemented with a small, defined delay (fine control) synchronously with a video sync signal (SYNC) (72). Application is to a video tape recorder/player in a television studio such as a newsroom.
Patent GB-2312892-A (GB)
Title: Multi-stage treatment of contaminated water
Inventor: BOLTON DOUGLAS
IPC: C02F1/32
Filed: 1996-05-10
Abstract: Water containing chemical and biological contaminants is treated using a decontaminating agent, filtration means, UV irradiation means and a means for monitoring and controlling the amount of decontaminating agent dispensed. Preferably the decontaminating agent is a chlorine based oxidising agent such as sodium hypochlorite. The method of treatment involves adding a first dose of the oxidising agent to the water, removing the solids, monitoring the concentration of the active oxidising agent remaining, using the measured concentration to determine the amount of oxidising agent to be added in a second dose such that the remaining contaminants are removed and irradiating the water with UV light. Preferably the first dose removes chemical contaminants, the second dose protects against recontamination and the UV irradiation removes biological contaminants. An agent such as potassium permanganate may be added to stabilize the oxidising agent.