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Patent GB-2200143-A (GB)
Title: A device for actuating a hair- planting needle in a hair-planting machine
Inventor: INOUE HIDENORI
IPC: D05C15/00
Filed: 1987-12-23
Abstract: The invention relates to implanting hair on to hollow moulded polymeric dolls heads, etc. A needle 3 is parallel to but eccentrically mounted on a straight vertical rod 1, which has at 8 a sliding key with a surrounding gear 7, and which is reciprocated by a crank arm 4 on the end face of shaft 6. Bent arm 13 around shaft 6 cooperates with cam 14 which causes attached arm 11 to swivel about shaft 10, against biassing spring 15. Thus, rack 9 turns gear 7 to-and-fro. This makes possible synchronized reciprocating (hair- implanting) movement by crank 4 and rotational reciprocating repositioning movement by rack 9 and gear 7, when the needle is removed from the head. Thus, bending and breakage of needles, by undesired repositioning while the needle is still implanted in the head, is avoided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2202941-A (GB)
Title: Melting/freezing point apparatus
Inventor: WASHBOURN DENNIS HILYER
IPC: G01N25/04
Filed: 1988-02-11
Abstract: Melting/freezing point apparatus (1) includes means (9) for measuring the change in reflected light from the surface of a substance (7) at the melting point. The apparatus (1) includes a heating block (2) adapted to house a sample plate (4), a light source (8) and a light detector (9). The temperature is measured by a thermocouple in aperture (6). The apparatus may form part of an automated process. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203661-A (GB)
Title: Board game
Inventor: CLARKE GEORGE BRIAN
IPC: A63F3/04
Filed: 1988-04-15
Abstract: A board game comprises a playing surface marked to depict a road network divided into 'squares' around which a playing piece or pieces may progress, a random number generator, instructions on selected 'squares' upon which a playing piece might land and cards bearing questions on the requirements of the Highway Code. The game is intended for educational as well as amusement purposes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221244-A (GB)
Title: Windows/doors
Inventor: DAVIES COLIN BRIAN
IPC: E05B15/02
Filed: 1988-07-30
Abstract: The window (or door) has a frame predominantly of plastics material having a reinforcing bar 28, 29 within the frame and a handle 19 on the inside of an openable light 17 (or door) operable to extend a bolt member 24, 25 into engagement with a keep 26, 27 within frame and secured to the reinforcing bar 28, 29. The window shown has bar 28 and keep 26 located within side frame member 11 and bar 29 and keep 27 located with side member 12-bar extend over substantially entire height of members 11, 12. Handle 19 which may have a key lock is of Cockspur kind but has a spigot engaging lever 20 having rods 22, 23 pivotally connected to its opposite ends and extending to connect with bolt members 24, 26. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2212906-A (GB)
Title: Displacement monitoring with vibration/temperature fluctuation compensation
Inventor: FOTHERGILL IAN ROBERT
IPC: G01B11/16
Filed: 1988-08-11
Abstract: In-plane surface displacements are detected by scanning a pair of laser beams 14, 16 across a pair of neighbouring targets (grid lines) 12 on a surface 10, detecting reflection pulses as each beam traverses a respective target 12 and comparing the pulsed signals attributable to the beams to derive a measure of the separation between the targets 12. The comparison can be used to produce a feedback signal for adjusting the beam spacing (using beam splitter/separator 22) until the pulsed outputs are substantially identical from the standpoint of timing so that the beam separation corresponds to the target spacing. One beam may be suitably modulated (at 24). The invention has use where convection currents and/or vibrations induce spatial modulation of the beams. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208993-A (GB)
Title: Planting tube
Inventor: MARTTINEN TOIVO
IPC: A01C5/02
Filed: 1988-08-12
Abstract: The invention concerns a planting tube comprising a tube (1) provided with a handle (4) and having at its lower end a fixed jaw (2) to which has been pivoted (21, 22) a turnable jaw (3) which can be moved with the aid of a pedal (18), said pedal being pivotally carried (19) on the lower end of said tube. As taught by the invention, to the turnable jaw (3) above its pivot arrangement (21) belongs a pivot support (20) and to the pedal (18) belongs a loop (26) cooperating with said pivot support and in which the pivot support can be disposed so that when the pedal is depressed with the pivot support moving in the loop the turnable jaw will open in the direction towards the pedal, that is, towards the operator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224432-A (GB)
Title: Cover for rotary clothes line
Inventor: SLADE MARIAN
IPC: D06F57/04
Filed: 1988-11-08
Abstract: A cover (1) for a rotary clothes line comprises a central portion (2) and at least one side portion (3) connected to an associated side of the central portion (2), such that, in use, the cover (1) can be placed over the clothes line with the or each side portion (3) extending downwardly. The central portion (2) may take other shapes to match the shape of the particular rotary clothes line. The edges of the side portions (3) may be releasably fastened together. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225002-A (GB)
Title: Control of oxides of nitrogen in post-combustion waste gases
Inventor: MCNEILL KEITH RUSSELL
IPC: B01D53/56
Filed: 1988-11-16
Abstract: The NOx content of post-combustion waste gases is reduced by adding atomised ammoniacal water having an ammonia concentration of 10 % to 30 % by weight, and preferably 20 to 22 % by weight, to the waste gases at temperatures in the range 870 DEG C to 1090 DEG C. Preferably the reaction of the NH3, with the NOx in the waste gases is performed in a chamber containing a moving pebble bed, and the waste gases are passed from this chamber to a second pebble bed chamber in which removal of SOx is effected, particulates also being removed by the filter effect of the pebble beds.
Patent GB-2214893-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for securing together containers in batches
Inventor: BORROW EDGAR WILFRED
IPC: B65B35/54
Filed: 1989-04-11
Abstract: Apparatus for securing together containers in batches and for use in a batching machine in which containers are assembled together comprises adhesive tape dispensers (23, 24), perforating and applying rollers (25 to 28) for perforating the tape at predetermined intervals and applying the perforated tape to the containers, such that the perforations correspond to the positions between successive containers, and a header, preferably in the form of a roller (33, 34) having a heated wire (33a, 34a) in the periphery for fusing and severing the tape at selected positions in order to separate the taped containers into batches each of a predetermined number of containers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233434-A (GB)
Title: Water heaters for use under or over a sink
Inventor: HAMMOND BRIAN WILLIAM
IPC: F24H9/12
Filed: 1989-06-21
Abstract: A heater for fluid such as water comprises a container (11) in which fluid is heated, and at least two inlets (25, 26) to the container (11), and at least two outlets (21, 22) from the container (11), one inlet (25, 26) in use, being connected to a cold fluid supply pipe, and one outlet (21, 22) in use being connected to a hot fluid delivery pipe which extends to a point of use, and the or each remaining inlet (26, 25) and outlet (22, 21) being closed, whereby the heater (10) is adapted for under or over sink use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224760-A (GB)
Title: Flat roofing
Inventor: BROWNLEE EDWARD JOSEPH WILSON
IPC: E04D3/38
Filed: 1989-10-02
Abstract: Roof panels (30) are formed with edges that for adjacent panels form a trough with divergent sides into which sealant is introduced. The panel edges are preferably spaced apart slightly to form a gap into which the sealant is first inserted (46) to prove a continuation of the panel vapour barriers (38). The trough is then filled with mastic 40 and capped with a jointing strip 50. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238957-A (GB)
Title: Portable flip-chart stand/case/presenter
Inventor: MILBURN-HUGHES STEPHEN
IPC: A47B97/08
Filed: 1989-10-12
Abstract: A portable system which can be used to present data/drawings etc., on flip-charts drawn at the time of presentation or pro-prepared can be folded into a carrying case (figure 2). The system can also be used as an "easel" table top, a floor mounted emergency screen for projector images, or a display stand with or without cloth covering. The body of the 'porta-pres' has strength to support it's functions through it's folded (or hinged sections) and stability through it's "feet" and retention apparatus. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229318-A (GB)
Title: An elongate hollow element
Inventor: DATON-LOVETT ANDREW JAMES
IPC: F16L9/17
Filed: 1988-04-29
Abstract: An elongate element in the form of a longitudinally split tube (2) is arranged to be progressively flattened and wound about an axis (6) extending transversely to the longitudinal extent of the tube to form a coil (4). To enable the tube (2) to be structurally rigid, but yet to enable it to be easy to wind and to remain coiled without being potentially explosive, a second layer (10, 12, 14 or 16) is affixed to the layer of spring steel (8) forming the tube (2). The second layer is arranged to be stressed to oppose the bias of the spring steel (8) which favours the formation of the tube.
Patent GB-2233023-A (GB)
Title: A scaffold platform and an assembly kit for a scaffold platform
Inventor: MOLYNEUX GEORGE
IPC: E04G5/00
Filed: 1989-01-24
Abstract: The invention provides an assembly kit which is capable of being assembled into a variety of working configurations, in each of which it provides either a scaffold platform or some kind of working bench. The kit is also capable of assembling into a flat pack configuration. The kit includes a platform (14) and a pair of end frames (10, 12) with a simple releasable push-in interconnection between the end frames and the platform there being also a rigid brace member (16) which also has simple releasable push-in interconnection with the two end frames, when they are assembled to the platform, from outside the width of the end frames, and in a manner which produces a diagonal structure. The arrangement of the end frames (10, 12) also permits each end frame to be connected to the platform (14) at two or more vertically spaced positions. Further, it permits the assembly of a scaffold platform which includes one or more triangular structures.
Patent GB-2247666-A (GB)
Title: Wrap and roll waste disposal product
Inventor: CLEGG VALERIE
IPC: B65D65/02
Filed: 1990-09-07
Abstract: A sheet (1) for packaging, eg waste, includes means (4, 5), eg adhesive strips, whereby it can be converted from a sheet (1) into an enveloping package for material. The sheet (1) can be arranged to receive waste during a process and then be folded at 2, secured by strip 4, rolled to form a package for the waste deposited on it, perforations 3 then being torn to provide a flap which is inserted inside the package to secure the waste, and the roll secured by strip 5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236253-A (GB)
Title: Cryosurgical probe
Inventor: MACKAY MURDO JOHN NORMAN
IPC: A61B18/02
Filed: 1990-09-24
Abstract: The probe comprises a hollow moulded body 12 having an open end 14 provided with a flange 18 or coupling means for temporary attachment to a hose supplying cryogenic fluid and a closed end 16 or other selected region formed as a fluid tight window. The body 12 is thermally opaque and may be formed from polycarbonate while the window may be of thinner material or may be of stainless steel. Alternatively, the whole probe may be thermally transparent. In use, only the thermal window reaches cryogenic temperatures while the thermally opaque probe body obviates cryogenic trauma to tissues other than at the operating site. The probe may include a thermally opaque extension piece (Fig. 4 - not shown) enabling the provision of a gynaecological cryosurgical probe arrangement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239960-A (GB)
Title: Robotic eating apparatus
Inventor: TOPPING MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: A61G12/00
Filed: 1990-12-07
Abstract: A robotic arm 1 moves a cranked spoon 2 under control of a control unit 3 to scoop food from a dish 6 and transfer it to an eating position E adjacent to the mouth of a user. A display screen 4 has a series of columns representing adjacent strips of the dish, and the control unit 3 moves a cursor to each of the columns in turn. A switch 5 enables a user to select the column concurrently associated with the cursor and the control unit 3 then moves the arm 1 to remove a scoop of food from the corresponding area of the dish and transfer it to the eating position. The columns are further divided into segments and the arm removes food from each of the segments in turn, always starting at the same position in each column. Instead of a display screen a box carrying a series of sequentially illuminated lamps can be placed adjacent to the dish, and the switch can be operated to select the appropriate strip in similar manner. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240405-A (GB)
Title: Ophthalmic measures and templates
Inventor: FORSHAW-WHITTAKER CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G02C13/00
Filed: 1991-01-25
Abstract: An ophthalmic measure (10) is made of transparent material and has markings including linear scales, lens outlines and positioning markings on at least one side thereof for use in determining lens positioning or sizing at least. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242195-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent structures with gelling agent and absorbent articles containing such structures
Inventor: GOLDMAN STEPHEN A
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1991-03-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to absorbent structures and absorbent gelling agent compositions suitable for use in disposable absorbent articles such as diapers, incontinence products and catamenial products. The absorbent structures comprise hydrophilic fiber material and nonfragile particles of polymeric galling agent. The gelling agent particles incorporated into such structures are selected to have a mass median particle size ranging from about 400 to 1680 microns, preferably with the amounts of very large and very small particles kept below certain minimum concentrations. Absorbent structures utilizing gelling agent particles of such particle size characteristics possess unexpectedly high absorbent capacities and the gelling agent therein can be utilized very efficiently and effectively.
Patent GB-2255734-A (GB)
Title: Synchronous tool-changing device for a computerised machining tool.
Inventor: CHANG PAUL
IPC: B23Q3/157
Filed: 1991-05-15
Abstract: The device includes a tool store module (12) connected to a tool head (13) via a linkage, whereby when the tool head (13) moves downwards, the tool store (29) will be urged to swing outwards away from the tool head (13), thus permitting the machining tool to perform a machining operation. When the tool head (13) moves upwards. the tool store (29) is urged to swing towards the tool head (13) so that a now tool for a subsequent machining operation is directly under the tool head (13) for assisting the tool-changing operation. The linkage comprises an arm (26) with a roller engaging in a track (18) with a curved portion to cause the movement of the tool store (29). A pivotable touch plate (36) cooperates with a limit switch (34) to control operation of a pull lever in the head (13) for tool retaining or releasing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253823-A (GB)
Title: A wheel cover for catching spray water
Inventor: GOTZ HANS
IPC: B62D25/18
Filed: 1992-03-02
Abstract: The invention concerns a wheel cover for catching spray water thrown up by a motor vehicle wheel which cover 2c, in its operating position, is located opposite to and at a distance from the tread periphery of the associated wheel 3c and protrudes downwards relative to the level of the vehicle floor 7c. So that no complicated guide means are necessary for the changeover of the wheel cover between its operating position and its non-operating position, it is hinged on the body of the vehicle at 3c and can be pivoted to take up the non-operating position under the vehicle floor substantially retracted into a recess 8c in the body of the vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256904-A (GB)
Title: Paper fastener
Inventor: HENRY ROGER JOHN WILTON
IPC: B42F13/36
Filed: 1992-03-20
Abstract: A paper fastener fabricated principally from plastics comprises a base (2) having prongs (10) which project through holes in a stack of papers to engage into a channel (4). A slide (6) inserted into the channel has cam formations (26) which push the prongs (10) against the base of the channel whereby to cause locking engagement of transverse serrations (12, 20) on the prongs and channel base so as to prevent withdrawal of the prongs from the channel when under load.
Patent GB-2254956-A (GB)
Title: Method of seperation between uranium and plutonium
Inventor: UCHIYAMA GUNZO
IPC: C22B60/02
Filed: 1992-03-27
Abstract: A method for selectively reducing tetravalent plutonium dissolved in an aqueous solution or organic solvent solution together with hexavalent uranium, which comprises adding isobutyraldehyde to said solution. Separation between uranium and plutonium in nuclear fuel reprocessing can be carried out by adding isobutyraldehyde to an extract of tetravalent plutonium and hexavalent uranium in a TBP solvent, and back extracting the trivalent plutonium thus produced into a nitric acid solution. Isobutyraldehyde also acts to remove nitrous acid from the nitric acid to prevent re-oxidation of the trivalent plutonium, and its oxidation product, butyric acid, is readily decomposed.
Patent GB-2272864-A (GB)
Title: Image formation apparatus using electrostatic writing method.
Inventor: LEE HYUN-CHEOL
IPC: G03G21/16
Filed: 1992-11-25
Abstract: An image formation apparatus using electrostatic writing method includes upper and lower bodies pivotally combined to each other, a photosensitive drum (4) detachably combined with the upper body, an arm (19') provided with an LED (19) and pivotally installed in the upper body so as to facilitate the attachment and detachment of the photosensitive drum (4), a developing device (6) and a paper supply cassette (1) detachably installed in the lower body, a paper supply roller (2) and a paper convey roller (15') located on the same axis between the developing device (6) and paper supply cassette (1), and fixing rollers (8 and 8') provided on the opposite of the detaching side of the photosensitive drum (4) installed in the upper body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264308-A (GB)
Title: Selecting device for circular knitting machine
Inventor: FUCIK MILAN
IPC: D04B9/10
Filed: 1993-02-17
Abstract: Swingable selecting jacks (5, 5') equipped with two guiding butts (51, 52) alternately selectable for engagement with cam paths are placed in a needle cylinder. A profile (53) for engagement with a fixed push button (7) is formed at one height level above the swinging point (31) of every odd numbered jack (5). A profile (53') for engagement with another fixed push button (7') is formed on every even numbered jack (5') but below the swinging point. Both the said fixed push buttons (7, 7') are arranged in front of the selecting devices (6, 6') that act on the other arm of the respective jacks (5, 5'). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268331-A (GB)
Title: Pin diode for neutron detection
Inventor: TOTTERDELL DAVID HAROLD JOHN
IPC: G01T3/08
Filed: 1993-06-01
Abstract: A PIN diode (35) suitable for use as a neutron dosimeter comprises a strip or wafer of high resistivity silicon with p and n-doped regions (12, 20) on one surface, spaced apart along the Strip. The mean carrier lifetime within the high resistivity base region is at least 200 microseconds, while the length of the base region may be more than twice the mean carrier diffusion length. At least the major surfaces of the strip or wafer are oxidised, so minimizing the rate of carrier recombination at the surface. There may be several such doped regions (12, 20) spaced apart along the surface, so forming several PIN diodes of different base lengths and so different neutron sensitivities. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270387-A (GB)
Title: Friction testing apparatus.
Inventor: HUTCHINSON JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: G01N19/02
Filed: 1993-08-31
Abstract: The invention relates to a test apparatus for carrying out analysis on fluids or components comprising two specimens 13, 14 which are movable with respect to each other by means of an oscillating driving means 1. Means are provided for applying a measurable load between the two specimens. The oscillating driving means further comprises a stiffness adjusting means in order to control the degree of lateral movement of the oscillating driving means. The test apparatus also comprises a force measuring means 21 which is connected to a support 23 which is relatively much heavier than the oscillating driving means and the specimens in order that accurate results are achieved. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270817-A (GB)
Title: Communication system
Inventor: GUNN JOHN T
IPC: H04W84/18
Filed: 1993-09-07
Abstract: A communication system includes a portable unit with which a transceiving device is associated for sending digital information via a first signal. A communication controller receives the first signal, and transmits a second signal which utilises a cellular telephone link, the second signal being based upon the first signal. A host computer receives the second signal. A third signal is transmitted from the monitor to the communication controller utilising the cellular telephone link. A fourth signal, which corresponds to the third signal, is transmitted from the communication controller to the transceiving device. Each transceiving device has the capability of sending and receiving data information and monitors and/or controls the operation of distinct portable units such as compressors. The necessity for land lines between the communication controller and the portable units is avoided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283673-A (GB)
Title: Bath,shower tray,sink or tank seal system
Inventor: GRIGSBY ROBIN ANDREW
IPC: A47K3/00
Filed: 1993-11-16
Abstract: A guttering system for sealing a sanitation unit such as a bath, shower tray, sink or the like comprises a number of guttering sections 1, 2 fixed to a wall adjacent to which the unit is to be fitted and which extend below the rim of the unit. Any spillage from the unit passes through a gap 5 between the rim and the adjacent wall and is collected in the guttering. The guttering may have an integral drain 3 which directs the spillage to the main drain or overflow of the unit. The guttering may be provided in separate sections 1, 2 which are cut to length and joined together to form an integral system. The ends of the sections may be sealed by end plates 6. The sections and end plates may be joined together using an adhesive. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276143-A (GB)
Title: Bag and tube combination
Inventor: STEER PETER LESLIE
IPC: B29C65/02
Filed: 1994-02-15
Abstract: A combination of a liquid-containing bag 26 e.g. a urine drainage bag, and a tube 28 is made up of a pair of superposed sheets, joined by a weld 24a - 24d whose configuration is chosen to define in a single welding operation the outline of the bag and the tube. Means are provided for precluding face-to-face contact of selected parts of the inner surfaces of said sheet e.g. by providing crinkles and irregularities in one of the sheets by biaxial orientation thereof followed by application of radiant heat. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277689-A (GB)
Title: Heater for a component of a breathing gas circuit
Inventor: TURNER MARK WILLIAM
IPC: A61M16/10
Filed: 1994-04-08
Abstract: A filter or heat and moisture exchange device (HME) has a housing with a separate heater 5 retained on the housing by a coupling 42 engaging a flange 52 on the heater. The heater has a helical wire heating element 54 and a layer of insulating material 57 on an outside surface and warms the internal surface of the wall of the housing to reduce condensation. <IMAGE>