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Patent GB-2278050-A (GB)
Title: Foldable clothes line
Inventor: MEADE RONALD GRIERSON
IPC: D06F57/04
Filed: 1994-05-17
Abstract: A foldable clothes line comprises a series of arms (12) which radiate outwardly from a lower cross (13) fixed to a central standard (11), the arms (12) being guided by stays (14) pivotally connected at their outer ends to the arms (12) and at their inner ends to an upper cross (16) mounted at the upper end of the standard (11). Each of the arms (12) comprises inner and outer arms portions (18, 19) which are hingedly connected by a hinge mechanism (20) so as to permit relative pivotal movement of the arm portions about a transverse axis, the hinge being lockable to prevent relative pivotal movement of the arm portions (18, 19) when the arm (12) is fully extended, arranged so that each of the arms (12) is independently movable between a collapsed condition wherein its inner and outer arm portions (18, 19) lie alongside one another and extend approximately vertically adjacent the standard (11) and a fully extended in-use position wherein the arm extends approximately radially from the standard (11). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278285-A (GB)
Title: Device for female transient urinary catheterisation
Inventor: BYRNE PHILIP OWEN
IPC: A61M25/02
Filed: 1994-05-17
Abstract: The device comprises a handle 1, 20 designed for manipulation by a patient and a catheter 2, 22 co-operable with the handle such that the catheter can be inserted into a patient's urethra by manipulation, of the handle, the device being provided with a flexion portion C to allow the catheter to be positioned in a desired orientation relative to the handle. The handle and catheter may be designed as a one-piece disposable construction, or may be separate elements, the handle being re-usable with disposable catheters. The flexion portion may comprise a bendable tubular section or may be an articulation means, such as a ball-and-socket joint. Catheterisation may be further facilitated by the provision of a mirror 6, 25 and/or a light source on or associated with the handle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282506-A (GB)
Title: Teleconferencing system
Inventor: LUDWIG LESTER F
IPC: G06F13/00
Filed: 1994-05-27
Abstract: A teleconferencing system that integrates separate real-time and asynchronous networks - the former for real-time audio and video, and the latter for control signals and textual, graphical and other data - in a manner which closely approximates the experience of face-to-face collaboration. The system provides an audio/video (AV) path 13 for carrying AV signal among the workstations, a video mosaic generator for combining images, and an audio summer or mixer. The system architecture is readily scalable to the largest enterprise network environments. It accommodates differing levels of collaborative capabilities available to individual users and permits high-quality audio and video capabilities (Figs. 2A, 2B, 8C) to be readily superimposed onto existing personal computers and workstations 12 and their interconnecting LANs 10 and WANs 15. In the case of a plurality of geographically dispersed LANs 10 interconnected by a WAN 15 the demands made on the WAN are significantly reduced by employing multi-hopping techniques, including avoiding the unnecessary decompression of data at intermediate hops, as well as video mosaicing and cut-and-paste technology. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281980-A (GB)
Title: Printing frame
Inventor: SANGU KATSUYA
IPC: H05K3/00
Filed: 1994-07-11
Abstract: A printing frame has an enclosable space (S) to receive masks (F) on either side of a substrate (P) with photosensitive layers on both sides. Flexible films (4a, 4b) on either side of the mask can be inflated by pump (7) to establish tight fitting between the mask (F) and the substrate (P) by elastic expansion thereof. Also, a pressure reducing device (9) is provided for creating a vacuum in the enclosed space (S) for further establishing tight fitting between the mask (F) and the substrate (P). An exposure arrangement (20, 20b) contact exposes the photosensitive layers to the masks (F) tightly fitted on the substrate (P). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282668-A (GB)
Title: Electrical circuit tester
Inventor: JUDGE GEOFFREY PATRICK
IPC: G01R31/00
Filed: 1994-10-05
Abstract: A tester (50 Fig. 3) for a caravan A having an internal battery 30 and a plurality of electrical circuits feeding road lights 10 - 20, comprises a pair of sockets 40, 41 which receive plugs that normally connect the internal battery and the rear lights to the electrical circuit of a towing vehicle. The socket terminals are interconnected such that the internal caravan battery 30 powers the rear lights when the tester is connected to both plugs. This enables the lights to be examined without connection to a towing vehicle or operating any vehicle controls. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294677-A (GB)
Title: A reinforced plastics container
Inventor: GORMAN DEREK HARCOURT
IPC: B65D25/34
Filed: 1994-11-01
Abstract: A plastics container for a carbonated beverage, e.g. a bottle or a barrel (figures 5 - 11), has its side wall reinforced by a band 6 encircling the wall. The band is secured by welding together the vertical edges of the band into a seal 7 or by heat bonding the band to the container and holding it in position by shoulders at the top and bottom of the container (12a, 16a, figure 5). The band may be of translucent or opaque plastics material to enable the beverage to be viewed, may display advertising material, or may be of metal and have rolling ribs (20, figure 5). The band may have parallel grooves (9, figure 3) extending vertically or at an angle to the container axis, or the band may be formed with weight reducing holes (10, figure 4). A collapsible, pleated liner may be removably located within the container (73, figure 13). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284074-A (GB)
Title: Numeric controller of machine tool and method of generating numeric control program
Inventor: FUJIMOTO AKIHIKO
IPC: G05B19/4093
Filed: 1994-04-25
Abstract: A numeric control system for a machine tool is provided for interactive programming on a color CRT, a numeric controller of a machine tool and a program generation method according to the present invention cause which simultaneously displays a plurality of input items, a cursor for selecting one of the input items and help information associated with the selected item. Accordingly, numeric control data can he programmed correctly and easily without requiring high level of knowledge and skill. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289952-A (GB)
Title: Ferroelectric liquid crystal display
Inventor: CHUNG SEONG-EUN
IPC: G02F1/13
Filed: 1995-02-01
Abstract: A ferroelectric liquid crystal display device includes upper and lower substrates, transparent electrodes respectively formed on the substrates, orientation layers formed on the transparent electrodes and respectively rubbed in a prescribed direction, and twisted ferroelectric liquid crystal injected into the space formed between the orientation layers. The angle created bythetwo rubbing directions of the orientation layers on the upper and lower substrates is adjusted to 2 +/- 0.2 times the inherent tilt angle of the liquid crystal. An inherent tilt angle of 23 is mentioned. The liquid crystal display device is capable of gray-scale display and has good optical characteristics and fast response.
Patent GB-2285691-A (GB)
Title: Method for calculating sedimentary rock pore pressure
Inventor: HOLBROOK PHILIP
IPC: E21B47/06
Filed: 1993-10-04
Abstract: An improved technique more accurately determines pore pressure of sedimentary rock penetrated by a borehole from the earth's surface. Formation overburden is directly measured at one or more locations in the borehole, and a log of formation overburden is generated using the measured overburden pressures and conventional geophysical data. A linear relationship has been determined between the logarithm of effective stress for a specific mineral and the logarithm of solidity, which allows the maximum effective stress and the compaction exponent for that mineral to be determined. This linear relationship enables the effective stress and compaction exponent for rock comprising a combination of minerals to be precisely determined at multiple borehole intervals. The effective stress and overburden calculated according to the techniques of the present invention are particularly useful to geologist and well planners in the oil and gas industry.
Patent GB-2289517-A (GB)
Title: Width-reduced three-piece oil rig
Inventor: ISIHARA KATSUSHI
IPC: F16J9/06
Filed: 1994-10-12
Abstract: A width-reduced three-piece oil ring comprising an incomplete torus space expander (10) constituted by a shape steel material having a substantially H-shaped cross section and comprising in turn a projection (12) on the external circumference side expanding axially vertically, a projection (13) on the internal circumference side which is axially longer than the projection on the external circumferences side and expanding axially vertically, an intermediate portion (16) thinned axially and connecting the both projections and slits (11) cut into the intermediate portion (16) alternately from the projection (12) on the external circumference side and the projection (13) on the internal circumference side, and two side rails (20, 20') calming the space expander from the top and bottom thereof. In order to make the friction of the oil ring lower without increasing the tension of the space expander (10) and reduce the oil consumption, upper and lower side rail pressing surfaces (15, 15') for pressing the internal circumferential surfaces (21, 21') of the side rails (20, 20') are formed on the upper and lower surfaces of the axially vertically expanding projection (13) on the internal circumference side which face radially outwardly, and the inclination angle of at least one of the upper and lower side rail pressing surfaces (15, 15') is set less than 15, relative to the axial direction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291398-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical eXCAVATORS
Inventor: ALLEN WALTER ROY
IPC: E02F3/38
Filed: 1995-07-14
Abstract: A mechanical excavator provided on a tractor or other vehicle (10) and which comprises a main boom (12), which at its lower end is pivotally connected to a king post assembly (20) for movement up and down in a vertical plane, a dipper arm (13) pivotally connected to the outer end of the boom (12) for movement in a vertical plane and the dipper arm (13) carrying or being adapted to carry a bucket (15) or like tool, the king post assembly (20) providing for pivotal slewing movement of the main boom (12) about a vertical axis so that the main boom (12) can be rotated from one side to the other of the centre line of the vehicle (10), the king post assembly (20) being mounted upon a guide means (28,29) extending transversely of the centre line of the vehicle (10), the king post assembly (20) being moveable along the guide means (28,29), and fixing means (33) releasably to fix the king post assembly (20) relative to the guide means (28,29) characterised in that a fluid operated ram means (40) is connected between the king post assembly (20) and an anchor means which is adapted to be fixed relative to the guide means (28,29) whereby extension or contraction of the fluid operated ram means (40) causes movement of the king post assembly (20) along the guide means (28,29). <MATH>
Patent GB-2303933-A (GB)
Title: Forming a colour image
Inventor: WILDMAN NIGEL RICHARD
IPC: G03C7/36
Filed: 1995-07-28
Abstract: A method for processing a colour photographic silver halide material which contains a photographic silver halide emulsion layer containing, or adjacent to a layer containing, a yellow dye-forming coupler includes a colour image-forming redox amplification step wherein the material is treated with a colour developer solution and a peroxide amplifier solution in separate steps wherein the yellow dye-forming coupler is a compound having the general formula: wherein ```R 1 is a ballast group, and ```R 2 is an arylalkoxy group, ```dispersed in droplets containing the coupler and a high boiling coupler solvent which is a trialkyl phosphate or dialkyl phthalate.
Patent GB-2290429-A (GB)
Title: Band folding with avoidance of interference between selected frequencies
Inventor: KELLEY EDWIN A
IPC: H04B1/10
Filed: 1992-05-29
Abstract: Bandwidth requirements are reduced by a bandfolding technique in which at least one service waveband is divided about an intermediate mixing frequency (Fmix), the divided portions are overlapped so that they collectively occupy a sub-waveband with a smaller bandwidth than the original band, and the mixing frequency (Fmix) is chosen such that user-selected frequencies do not interfere with other active frequencies. Interference between non-selected active frequencies is permissible and simply ignored. The use of band translation to reduce overall bandwidth is also described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292886-A (GB)
Title: Toothpastes containing calcium salts and fluoride
Inventor: RYLATT NICHOLAS
IPC: A61K8/21
Filed: 1995-09-09
Abstract: The formation of insoluble calcium fluoride precipitates in toothpastes arising from combination of a calcium ions (e.g. from calcium carbonate) with fluoride ions is prevented by incorporating an aqueous salt comprising a sodium/potassium cation and a phosphate/sulphate anion (e.g. sodium sulphate). For example, aqueous sodium sulphate is added to powdered calcium carbonate and sulphate ions associate with the surface of the calcium carbonate particles which then carry a net negative charge. Next, aqueous sodium fluoride is added and the fluoride ions are repelled from the calcium carbonate thus preventing the formation of calcium fluoride. Finally, known fillers and excipients may be added to the mixture in order to produce a paste.
Patent GB-2304727-A (GB)
Title: Fabric conditioning compositions
Inventor: KHOSHDEL EZAT
IPC: C11D3/00
Filed: 1995-09-11
Abstract: A fabric conditioning composition comprises a fabric softening compound and a soil releasing copolymer comprising:  (i) monomer units of poly(ethylene glycol) and/or capped poly(ethylene glycol) having the formula I:   - O - (CH 2 - CH 2 O) n -```(I)   and/or the formula Ia:   X - O - (CH 2 - CH 2 - O) n -```(Ia)   wherein X is a hydrogen atom or a capping group; R is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; and n is an integer; (ii) monomer units of an aromatic dicarboxylic acid, having the formula II:   - CO - Ar - CO - O -```(II)   wherein Ar is a bifunctional aromatic group, (iii) monomer units, of a polyol having at least 3 hydroxyl groups, having the formula III:   - CH 2 - A - CH 2 - O -```(III)   wherein A is a bifunctional group containing at least 1 carbon atom and at least 1 hydroxyl group. The polymer may be formed from polyethylene glycol, terephthalic acid and glycerol.  The fabric softening compound is preferably a quaternary ammonium compound. A nonionic surfactant may be present as a stabiliser.
Patent GB-2297155-A (GB)
Title: Dual air conditioning system for vehicle
Inventor: SAMUKAWA KATSUHIKO
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 1995-10-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle air conditioning system of the type where the driver and the passenger can separately select (36a,36b Fig 2) the temperature they would like and the selected temperature automatically determines the outlet mode ie face or foot or bilevel (50:50). However, since the outlet mode of each side is adjusted by a common mechanism (motor 25, Fig 2 driving face doors 22a,22b and foot doors 23a,23b), the driver and the passenger are both supplied with air from the face outlets 19a,19b or from the foot outlets 20a,20b or 50:50. Therefore the following control steps are performed. At step 150 (Fig 3) the common outlet mode is determined from the mean value of the selected temperatures, and at step 160 the individual selected temperatures are limited if necessary to values which are comfortable bearing in mind the predetermined outlet mode. For example, if the mean temperature determines that air is supplied from the face outlets only, and the driver has selected cold and the passenger hot, the driver is supplied with air at a temperature likely to achieve his desired temperature, but the passenger's air temperature is reduced from "hot" to a level which is comfortable when directed at the face. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2308339-A (GB)
Title: Two-part motor vehicle tailgate
Inventor: RIVERS NEIL
IPC: B60J5/10
Filed: 1995-12-20
Abstract: An opening rear tailgate 9 allows access to the rear end of a passenger compartment. The tailgate 9 is formed by an upper part 11 and a lower part 12 which is pivotally connected to the upper part 11. A linkage 17 is provided between the upper and lower portions 11 and 12 to fold the portions 11, 12 together upon opening of the tailgate. Less space is needed behind the vehicle before opening the tailgate and the open tailgate is easier to reach.
Patent GB-2308856-A (GB)
Title: Image formation
Inventor: RIDGWAY MICHAEL
IPC: B41M5/20
Filed: 1996-01-06
Abstract: An electrolytic recording sheet comprises a support 12, an electrically conductive layer 14 and a layer 16 of releasably immobilised dye, a rug 18 is placed on the layer 16 containing dye and a mordant layer 20 placed on the rug. An image is formed on the rug by applying an electrolyte to the upper surface of the mordant, bringing at least one electrode into contact with the electrolyte, completing an electric circuit by forming a connection to the conducting layer 14, and selectively applying an electric current to the electrode(s). Under predetermined conditions, the effect of current passing through the sheet causes chemical links in the dye layer 16 to rupture and allow the dye to diffuse to the the rug 18 and be bound to the mordant.
Patent GB-2313944-A (GB)
Title: Card with an individual's fingerprint
Inventor: JAYAMANNE DON GERARD ROHAN
IPC: G07F7/10
Filed: 1996-06-07
Abstract: A credit card, store card, debit card or any other payment card or identity card where whole or part of an individual's fingerprint is stored electronically, digitally, by etching, picture, hologram or any other method on the card to give each individual card a unique identity.
Patent GB-961317-A (GB)
IPC: C07D203/12
Abstract: 961,317. Tuberculostatic medicines. AMERICAN CYANAMID CO. Feb. 7, 1961 [June 2, 1960; Dec. 20, 1960], No. 4517/61. Heading A5B. [Also in Division C2] Pharmaceutical compositions useful in the treatment of tuberculosis comprise one or more compounds of the formula (wherein R 1  is the group R being lower alkyl, R 2  and R 3  are hydrogen atoms or lower alkyl or hydroxyalkyl groups, R 4  is a lower alkyl or hydroxyalkyl group and X is an alkylene group of 2 or 3 carbon atoms separating the nitrogen atoms which may be substituted by lower alkyl groups but which must contain at least one free methylene group in the chain joining the nitrogen atoms, the word " lower " referring to groups containing at most 6 carbon atoms) or an acid-addition salt thereof, and pharmaceutical carriers. They may also contain para-aminosalicylic acid or isonicotinic acid hydrazide, and flavouring agents. Tablets and capsules are referred to.
Patent GB-2314919-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle air cooling module
Inventor: HECK THOMAS
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 1996-06-27
Abstract: A vehicle air cooling module (10) comprising a blower (20) receiving ambient air from an air inlet (24); an evaporator core (12) receiving blown ambient air from the blower and delivering cooled air to an air outlet (30); a bypass passage (32,34) receiving ambient air from the blower and delivering ambient air to the air outlet to mix with the cooled air from the evaporator core; and a valve (36) positioned in the bypass passage and movable to adjust the flow of ambient air through the bypass passage. Provide temperature adjustment for the exiting air without the need for a heater core.
Patent GB-2305040-A (GB)
Title: Optical pulse propagation
Inventor: PAYNE DAVID NEIL
IPC: H04B10/2507
Filed: 1996-07-15
Abstract: A method of optical pulse propagation via a dispersive optical fibre 110, the method comprising the steps of: launching the optical pulses into the fibre at a pulse intensity sufficient to provide non-linear dispersion compensation during propagation through a first portion of the fibre 110; and providing a counter-chirping device 140 to substantially compensate for the dispersion of a remaining, second portion of the fibre 110.
Patent GB-2304332-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable chocking element
Inventor: MYERS KEITH D
IPC: B65D85/00
Filed: 1996-08-15
Abstract: Photographic film, paper, and so forth in sheet form 43 preferably sealed within a pouch 44 is packaged in containers. An adjustable bracing or chocking element 20 allows standard size containers to be used to package custom finished film sheets. The chocking element 20 is securely attached to the bottom of a shell, and spaced apart from the walls of the shell. A pouch or stack of sheets 43 disposed between the chocking element and a pair of substantially orthogonal walls to restrain movement of the pouch or sheets relative to the bottom of the shell.
Patent GB-2317537-A (GB)
Title: Digital signal processing apparatus for frequency demultiplexing or multiplexing
Inventor: CORNFIELD PAUL SIMON
IPC: H04J1/05
Filed: 1996-09-19
Abstract: Digital signal processing apparatus for frequency demultiplexing a wideband channel digitised at 1 converts the data stream into parallel branches by means of serial-to-parallel converter 6, and the demultiplexing operation which consists of a low pass and high pass fine filtering stage 3a, 3b and a coarse filtering stage 4a, 4b is split among processors 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b across the parallel branches. Wideband signals can be processed without expensive processors because of the slower rate in the parallel channels. The apparatus may also be used for the inverse function of multiplexing.
Patent GB-2302607-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for remote control of wellbore end devices
Inventor: TUBEL PAULO
IPC: E21B47/06
Filed: 1996-02-07
Abstract: A wellbore remote control system is disclosed which includes (1) a transmission apparatus for generating at least one acoustic transmission having a particular transmission frequency, (2) a reception apparatus which includes an electronic circuit (preferably digital) which detects and identifies the acoustic transmissions, and which provides an actuation signal to an electrically-actuated wellbore tool if a match is detected.
Patent GB-2307648-A (GB)
Title: Exercise device
Inventor: AITCHISON KEITH NUNNERLEY
IPC: A63B21/05
Filed: 1996-11-25
Abstract: An exercise device is disclosed which comprises at least two elongate (preferably tubular) members coupled via a male member slidably received in a bore. Biasing means (preferably a spring) are provided within the bore and the elongate members are provided with respective handles, so that to exercise a person may grip a handle in each hand and move them together against the force of the biasing means. The bore may be provided separately 4 and both the elongate members can slide in the bore.