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Patent GB-2233081-A (GB)
Title: Heating or cooling device
Inventor: JONES RICHARD CEDRIC HART
IPC: F24V30/00
Filed: 1989-04-15
Abstract: A heating or cooling device to be applied to a body for medical or veterinary use comprises a container having enclosed therein a heating or cooling composition comprising a material which is exothermically or endothermically soluble in water, water and thickener. The material which is exothermically or endothermically soluble in water is contained within the container in cristalline form, the crystals being of varying size so that the speed and length of their reacting times with water can be more readily controlled. The device may also contain a heat sink such as sand. The device is preferably compartmentalised to enable it to be more readily placed around, for example, an animal's leg.
Patent GB-2218469-A (GB)
Title: Rotary apparatus
Inventor: MILLAR DAVID ROSS
IPC: F01C1/344
Filed: 1989-05-15
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a housing (2) and an eccentric rotor (3) having blades (5) slideable in slots (4) to engage the housing (2) to define variable volume chambers. The blades are provided with seal members (6) each having a distal face (61) of a shape complementary to the interior face of the housing (2). The proximal face (60) of the seal member (6) and the distal end of the blade (5) are shaped to permit rocking movement of the seal member with respect to the blade. The apparatus may be an internal combustion engine, a pump, or a compressor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2226614-A (GB)
Title: Supporting a pipe
Inventor: USUI MASAYOSHI
IPC: F16L3/12
Filed: 1989-11-24
Abstract: A plate-like support 1 has a mounting hole and a pipe clamping hole 2 through which the pipe P is inserted and held using a resilient holding piece 4. The piece 4 has a flat bottom surface and is provided with wall 5 and claw 6 to define a support-engaging groove therebetween. The pipe P has at least one flat portion P1 on the outer periphery thereof. The piece 4 or grommet may comprise a semi-circular flat metallic spring resin or rubber. The piece 4 may be C-shaped. More than one piece 4 may be used and different types are described e.g. Figs. 4A-D, 5A-D, 6-16 (not shown). 
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Patent GB-2229364-A (GB)
Title: Far infrared ray emitting, odour absorbing material
Inventor: NAKAI HIROTAKA
IPC: C04B35/622
Filed: 1989-12-12
Abstract: A far infrared ray emitting and odour absorbing material comprises one or more core materials selected from the group consisting of naturally occurring clay minerals, synthetic inorganic compounds, synthetic pigments, and synthetic or natural fibres having adhered thereto an ultrafine powder of a particle size of 500 angstrom or less and selected from alumina hydrate, silica hydrate, or when the core material is inorganic, from alumina and silica.
Patent GB-2228134-A (GB)
Title: Auto tape searching
Inventor: WOO JONG-SAM
IPC: G11B15/18
Filed: 1990-01-02
Abstract: In a VTR, an automatic searching function controlled by a microprocessor 1 repeatedly and sequentially performs the-steps of rewinding/fast forwarding for a predetermined time interval, stopping and then playing the tape for a pre-determined time interval until such time as a user terminates the searching by returning the VTR to playback mode. In addition to the microcomputer 1, the VTR system may comprise a display means 2, a mechanism controller 3, a sensor 4, a power supply 5, a remote control receiver 6, a keyboard 7, and a video/audio processing unit 8. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2226772-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic amusement device
Inventor: SAMSON ILAN
IPC: G09B23/18
Filed: 1990-01-04
Abstract: An "adult toy" comprises a supporting structure in which are pivotally mounted suspending elements (16) with permanent magnets (12) at their lower ends. These magnets (12) form a row and are arranged so that each repels its neighbour(s). Their motion is constricted to swinging in the vertical plane containing the row. When one is set swinging a complex oscillation of the row results. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2232099-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing points for grooved rails and monobloc points made by this method
Inventor: ALLEGRUCCI JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: E01B7/00
Filed: 1990-04-18
Abstract: A method of manufacturing points 14 comprising a points body (16, Fig. 2), consists in selecting rolled, forged or other steel blooms having a length at least equal to the length of the points and, over the entire length, a section at least equal to all the sections of the body (16), and in subjecting said blooms to machining exclusively by chip removal for the purpose of forming the outside and inside profiles of the body (16). The points body (16) forms the housing for a movable turnout rail 24 and also the tread and guide surfaces, and is also formed with a bore (30, Fig. 4) for receiving the points operating means. The machining can be effected by automatic milling under programmed control. The machining may be followed by surface hardening heat treatment or welding resurfacing. The blooms may have a constant or variable cross section prior to machining. A single bloom may be divided obliquely in the direction of its length in order to form two half-blooms which are subsequently machined. The points body may be fixed to the track rails by welding. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248381-A (GB)
Title: Container for recyclable material
Inventor: KELLY MICHAEL
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 1990-10-04
Abstract: An outer container 30 containing a plurality of inner removable containers 40, which are suitable for receiving and storing recyclable household waste, is described. In use, different types of recyclable waste are stored in different compartments. The different types of recyclable waste can then be transferred into larger containers for processing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243871-A (GB)
Title: Passive bypass valve assembly
Inventor: SIEDLECKI JR WALTER FRANCIS
IPC: F02C9/18
Filed: 1991-01-10
Abstract: A bypass valve assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a frame (56) defining a first flow channel (62) in flow communication with second and third flow channels (72, 76) separated by a splitter (68). A plurality of circumferentially juxtaposed bypass doors (88) are disposed in the second channel and are positionable between a closed position preventing airflow into the second channel and an open position providing for substantially unobstructed airflow into the second channel. Means for automatically positioning the doors in the open and closed positions in response to differential pressure across the doors in the second channel include a spring (102 Fig. 4) which provides a closing torque on the door which decreases for at least a portion of the travel of the doors from the closed to open position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242064-A (GB)
Title: Microminiature vacuum tube and production thereof
Inventor: HOSOGI KENJI
IPC: H01J19/24
Filed: 1991-01-23
Abstract: Co-planar emitter 23 and collector 24 are formed in a low resistance layer 18 provided on a planar surface of a compound semiconductor substrate 16, by forming a recess 19 penetrating through the low resistance layer and, in the embodiments shown, into the substrate to form the separate emitter 23 and collector 24 and provide a direct path 20 in the plane of layer 18 for electron flow therebetween in the vacuum, a gate electrode 25 being provided adjacent to but not projecting into the path for controlling the electron flow. The recess 19 may be formed by a preferential etching technique that also forms a sharp edge 30 in the emitter, at least, to enhance electron emission. In addition, fig. 9, the emitter may have a serrated edge. Alternatively, fig 6 (not shown), the recess may be formed by selective epitaxial growth of the low resistance layer an the GaAS substrate. As shown the gate electrode 25 is formed in the bottom of the recess 19, and a second gate electrode spaced the other side of the electron path may also be provided, Figs 4 and 5 (not shown). The use of microminiature solid state semiconductor fabrication technique allows the recess to be formed at submicron size to reduce the voltage requirements on the microminiature vacuum tube and enhance frequency response. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244530-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting device for a brake
Inventor: THIEL RUDOLF
IPC: F16D65/14
Filed: 1991-04-18
Abstract: An adjusting device, in a brake, for taking up brake pad wear, enables resetting of the device by simply pressing the actuating piston (3) axially inwardly of housing (1) so that the piston need not be reset either by a special drive arrangement for turning the adjusting spindle (5), or by turning in the piston itself. The spindle (5) is accordingly rotatable during resetting of the piston, while during normal hydraulic or manual operation of the brake the adjusting spindle (5) is prevented from rotation by a removable screw (22) provided with a pin (23) which locks a splined member (9) against rotation. The splined connection between the member (9) and the spindle (5) permits axial sliding of the spindle. The member (9) may be rotated by a suitable tool to rotate the spindle (5) and retract the piston (3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261887-A (GB)
Title: Post holder
Inventor: COWAN GEORGE NICHOLLSON
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 1991-04-26
Abstract: A postholder for fencing and the like consists of a box section mounted on a tapered section provided with axial holes or sleeves (1) which allows a probe (4) to pass through and to be driven into the required position guided by the post holder holes or sleeves (1). An axially bored insert (3) is then arranged in the box section, and the post-holder rammed into position, using probe (4) as a guide, by a rammer (6) (Fig. 8c, not shown). The probe (4) may be retrieved by a bar (5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245547-A (GB)
Title: Automatic sheet feeder with alternative feeds
Inventor: NAKAGAWA SHIN
IPC: B41J11/48
Filed: 1991-06-28
Abstract: An automatic sheet feeder assembled to a printer is provided with means for alternatively feeding a continuous-form sheet via tractor 7, a sheet separated from a hopper 9, or a sheet manually fed through a slot MA. The sheet feeder includes a hopper 9 for storing cut sheets P and a pivotable stacker 10 for storing the cut sheets after discharge from a printing platen 4. The stacker has an operative position for receiving the cut sheets therein and has a spaced position for allowing the continuous-form sheet or a manually inserted sheet to be printed and discharged. Detecting means is provided for detecting the pivotal position of the stacker, and control means is provided for feeding the continuous-form sheet when the stacker is out of the operative position. Sheet feed rollers 19 provided for feeding the cut sheets from the hopper to the printer become inoperative when the continuous-form sheet is to be printed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250776-A (GB)
Title: Cover arrangement for a recess in a housing
Inventor: SEEBERGER REIMUND
IPC: E05C1/14
Filed: 1991-11-22
Abstract: In a cover arrangement for a recess in a housing, in particular for batteries, cables, connection plugs and the like, on an electrical apparatus, such as a portable computer, a battery charger or the like. comprising a lid (2, which is pivoted about an axis along an outside edge, with at least one spring-loaded locking slide (6), located opposite this outside edge, to engage in a recess in the housing, in order to achieve a simple and economic construction together with a high degree of efficiency it is envisaged that hinged in the lid (2) is an operating mechanism (18) which has a first lever section which serves as an operating lug (19), and a second lever section which serves as a cam lug (20), in such a way that when the operating mechanism (18) is turned, the cam lug (20) engages with the locking slide (6), pushing it out of the locking position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254072-A (GB)
Title: Closure assembly for containers.
Inventor: DAENEN ROBERT H C M
IPC: B65D43/02
Filed: 1992-03-03
Abstract: A container closure assembly 30 comprises a rigid lid 32 and a separately formed flexibly resilient sealing member 34 which fits into the container's mouth and is mounted to the lid by snap engaging flange 64 into groove 42, and movable with the lid between closed and open positions relative to the container 20 (see fig 12). Rocking lugs 56 which may be integral formed with either the lid or the seal member for a rocking of the lid to an open position for removal from the container. Cooperating positioning lugs 58. integral with either the lid or seal, are provided to position the closed lid, with seal member, relative to the container mouth. To facilitate alignment inner wall 46 may be provided with an alignment notch (74, fig 7) and a cooperating protuberance (78, fig 7) may be fitted to the sealing flange 64. The sealing member 34 may be provided with a membrane or panel (88, fig 12, 122, fig 18). In another embodiment the sealing member may be provided with a series of protuberances (132, fig 20) to facilitate venting when fitting the closure assembly. A web (134, fig 17) may also be provided to enhance rigidity. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256232-A (GB)
Title: "brake device of pneumatic rotational tool"
Inventor: KISHI KATSUNOBU
IPC: F01D21/00
Filed: 1992-04-23
Abstract: In an open state of a valve, when a valve outside sleeve (70) is rotated in the rear portion of a housing (12), a valve inner sleeve (72) is moved forward to close a fluid channel (74), thus stopping supply of compressed driving air. Simultaneously, a front end (66) of the valve outside sleeve (70) is moved forward while it abuts against the rear surface of a retainer (82). Therefore, brake rods (85) biased by compression coil springs (89) are also moved forward, and front surfaces (87) of the brake rods (85) are abutted against a brake disk (92) to effect braking, thereby immediately stopping rotation of a rotor (50). The urging force applied on the brake disk (92) is the compression force of the compression coil springs (89). According to a brake device of this invention, safety of a pneumatic rotational tool is increased and the workability is improved. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274180-A (GB)
Title: Control of peripheral devices.
Inventor: MURPHY FRANK
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 1992-12-21
Abstract: A peripheral controller controls transmission of spooler printing instructions and data files to printers via ports (11 and 13). To do this, it monitors a number of parameters in the received instructions and also in the print file. The controller operates in communication with local printer controllers in the maintenance of generic queues (20), and execution queues (21) for each printer. The peripheral controller also controls the transmission of data to back-up tape drives (9) by carrying out sequential passes to ensure that data integrity is maintained. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274392-A (GB)
Title: "A multi-function cushion"
Inventor: LIANG SIMON
IPC: A61H23/02
Filed: 1993-01-19
Abstract: A multi-function cushion includes: a slip cover 1 with Velcro straps 11, 12 a soft pad 3 enclosed within the slip cover and having a plurality of magnets 31 on the front side; a control panel 2 with an outer instruction cover and an inner housing chamber, the, inner housing chamber being fitted in the soft pad and snap-fitted with the outer instruction cover between the slip cover and having a vibration switch 23, a heating switch 24 and a power socket 25; a heating device 4 mounted between the front side of the soft pad and the slip cover and electrically connected with the heating switch of the control panel; a vibration motor 6 arranged in the rear side of the soft pad and electrically connected with the vibration switch and the power socket of the control panel; and, a press switch 5 installed in the rear side of the soft pad and electrically connected with the power socket and the vibration switch of the control panel and the heating device; whereby the cushion the right heating and massaging effects and magnetic not only can support the lumbar but also can provide stimulation for the user. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274590-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning,sterilizing,and implanting or depositing materials using high energy dense fluids
Inventor: JACKSON DAVID
IPC: A61L2/025
Filed: 1993-01-30
Abstract: Dense fluids are subjected to a non-uniform electrostatic field and high powered acoustic radiation to remove deeply recessed contaminants from internal and external surfaces of intricately arranged or formulated materials such as biomaterials, surgical tools, or dental implants. Subsequently, a physical or chemical agent is introduced into the fluid to induce deposition or implantation. The treated materials are subjected to high vacuum and moderate temperature to remove residual contaminants or excess agent.
Patent GB-2275400-A (GB)
Title: Cathode ray tube package.
Inventor: ATKINSON GEORGE DAVID
IPC: H04N5/645
Filed: 1993-02-23
Abstract: A cathode ray tube package includes a cathode ray tube assembly, Fig. 3, and a housing assembly Fig. 4, including a deflection coil and/or at least one focus coil. The cathode ray tube assembly includes a collar 31 aligned with the electron beam, being arranged to mate with a mounting collar 41 carried on the housing assembly. The provision of the collar 31 enables the cathode ray tube assembly to be easily replaced at the end of the cathode ray tube's life within the housing assembly without the need for realignment of the coils. The specification also describes an alignment procedure making use of a reference or master housing assembly and a reference or master CRT assembly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276908-A (GB)
Title: Belt buckle for a belt without holes
Inventor: CHEN KUO-JEN
IPC: A44B11/14
Filed: 1993-04-07
Abstract: A belt buckle includes a buckle body 1, a catch holder 2 hinged to the buckle body 1 to hold one end of a belt by an arched belt catch 6, and a toothed fastening plate 4 hinged to the catch holder 2 to fasten the other end of the belt, wherein the arched belt catch 6 is swingingly mounted on the pivot pin 21, which fasten the catch holder 2 to the buckle body 1, and received in a recess 20 on the catch holder 2 and supported on a spring 7, having one end terminating in a stop wall 61 stopped by a horizontal projection 202 on the catch holder 1 within said recess 20 and an opposite end terminating in a tooth 60 releasably engaging a serrate plate 3 on the belt by the spring force of the spring 7. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268977-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic rotary actuator apparatus for pretensioning a seat belt.
Inventor: NISHIZAWA MUNEO
IPC: B60R22/46
Filed: 1993-07-08
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a rotary actuator 1 for driving a seat belt pretensioner and a gas generator 2 for supplying a working gas to the actuator. The rotary actuator 1 includes a cylinder block 10 with a cylinder chamber 101 and a preliminary chamber 102, hole 121 providing communication between the chambers and the cylinder chamber 101 being provided with a rotary piston 14. The gas generator 2 is attached to the cylinder block 10 such that an outlet of the gas generator opens into the preliminary chamber 102. The preliminary chamber functions as a gas pressure buffer space for the cylinder chamber 101. The gas admitted to cylinder chamber 101 via hole 121 acts on a vane 142 of rotor 14 and on a head 31 of a ratchet 3 received in a ratchet guide cylinder 143 and having a pawl 32 adapted to engage a ratchet wheel (G, Fig 2) fitted to a take-up shaft (R1) of a seat belt pretensioner R. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281338-A (GB)
Title: Clamping device
Inventor: HUANG CHIU-FENG
IPC: A63C11/02
Filed: 1993-08-24
Abstract: A clamping device includes two clamping units. At least one of the clamping units includes a sheave 12 having a pinion portion (121 Fig 2) biased toward the other of the clamping units so as to hold an elongate element 9 between the clamping units, and a rack member 112 engaging the pinion portion (121) of the sheave 12. Preferably, each of the clamping units has a frictional clamping surface which presses against the elongated piece 9. Alternatively two opposing sheaves may grip the elongate element. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274820-A (GB)
Title: A track system for a camera dolly.
Inventor: BRONSON LEON ALLEN
IPC: E01B23/00
Filed: 1994-02-08
Abstract: A track system for a camera dolly comprises two tubular rails 6 supported by a support system comprising a plurality of support elements 9a provided with bases 65. The support elements 9a are height adjustable to vary the height of the rails 6 above the bases 65. Intermediate support elements 45 which are not in contact with the ground can be provided when the normal support elements 9a are spaced widely apart. These intermediate supports 45 are supported by cables or rigid members extending from adjacent support elements 9a. The rails 6, which are preferably packed with an acoustic damping material, are formed in sections which are coupled together by an expanding sleeve joiner. A camera dolly is also disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293747-A (GB)
Title: A process for making pelletised animal feed
Inventor: CONNOLLY JOSEPH
IPC: A23K1/00
Filed: 1994-10-07
Abstract: A pelletised animal food is prepared by grinding raw materials in a grinder (203), mixing the ground raw material in a mixer (301) and delivering the mixed material to a pressure cooker (303), the mixed material is cooked and then extruded and pelletised to form pellets which are delivered onto a top bed (403) of a dryer (401), an initial active drying operation is carried out by forcing hot air up through the top bed (403) for a pre-set drying time and extracting the hot air from the dryer (401) above the top bed (403), the pellets are then dropped onto a lower intermediate bed (404) where they are retained for the drying time in a static drying operation before being dropped onto a bottom bed (405), a final active drying operation is carried out by forcing hot air up through the bottom bed (405) for the drying time and extracting the hot air from the dryer (401) above the bottom bed (405) and below the lower intermediate bed (404), the dried pellets are cooled in a cooler (407) and delivered to bulk storage bins (501). A pelletised animal feed produced by the above process is also disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294395-A (GB)
Title: Ventilated enclosures
Inventor: KNIGHT ROBERT
IPC: A61G13/00
Filed: 1994-10-26
Abstract: A ventilated enclosure 1 suitable for use by pathologists and veterinary surgeons comprises a platform 2, a canopy 3 which can be raised from and lowered towards the platform in a vertical direction and a flexible seal for preserving a substantially tight seal between the canopy and platform during movement of the canopy relative to the platform. The enclosure is mounted on a wheeled frame support 15. Extraction means 6 are also provided for ventilating the interior 7 of the canopy by way of an opening at the front of the canopy, which opening provides access to the interior. The canopy has a viewing panel 8 so as to enable downward viewing of the interior of the enclosure. The enclosure is suitable for postmortens and may also contain other appropriate equipment, eg a camera, lighting, a sink etc.. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286217-A (GB)
Title: Security screen
Inventor: BEARE CHARLES AUGUSTINE
IPC: E06B9/06
Filed: 1995-02-02
Abstract: A screen for an opening (11) comprises a plurality of elongate elements (12a - 12q) at least some of which are pivotally inter-connected (13) together to provide a generally rectangular assembly which is foldable and unfoldable between an extended condition when the screen closes the opening, and a folded condition in which access may be gained through the opening, the assembly further comprising along each of two opposite sides, a side element (15a, 15b), wherein both of the side elements (15a, 15b) are slidable across the opening effect folding and unfolding of the assembly. Locking means can be provided at both ends of the screen. <IMAGE>