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Patent GB-2247400-A (GB)
Title: Bristled article
Inventor: CHEN ALBERT C
IPC: A46B3/22
Filed: 1991-08-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved bristled article and more particularly to an improved toothbrush which has a tuft cavity with a cross-sectional area that decreases such that the tuft cavity is broadest at the open top end and becomes narrower toward the closed bottom end of the tuft cavity. This decrease of the breadth of the tuft cavity results in a greater packing factor in the closed bottom end portion of the cavity than in the open top end and provides higher bristle retention force. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262331-A (GB)
Title: Afterburner for an internal combustion engine
Inventor: MA THOMAS TSOI-HEI
IPC: F01N3/26
Filed: 1991-12-11
Abstract: An afterburner for an internal combustion engine has a chamber 16, an inlet pipe 10 opening into the chamber 16 for introducing a combustible mixture of exhaust gases and additional air, and a spark igniter 18 for igniting the mixture from the pipe to burn as a flame in the chamber. The inlet pipe 10 has an elongate extension 14 disposed within the afterburner chamber, the extension having a blind end and perforated side walls. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263405-A (GB)
Title: Ambulatory pneumatic compression device
Inventor: HAMZEH MAHER ASAD
IPC: A61H23/04
Filed: 1992-01-16
Abstract: Orthopaedic shoes include two depressions, one in the heel region and the other in the region of the metatarsal heads, which accommodate respective donor air cells. The heel donor cell is coupled to a recipient air cell, which is intended to be worn around the ankle, and the other donor cell is coupled to a further recipient air cell, which is intended to be wrapped around the calf. In use the recipient cells are fitted to a patient and inflated. When the patient walks air is pumped from the donor air cells to the recipient cells, so sequentially increasing the pressure exerted on the patient's ankle and calf, before returning to the donor cell. Use of the device augments venous return and can promote peripheral circulation while retaining a patient's mobility and independence. The device can be used to treat leg ulcers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252557-A (GB)
Title: Quinoline derivative
Inventor: BARKER ALAN CHARLES
IPC: C07D401/12
Filed: 1992-02-05
Abstract: The invention concerns a novel pharmaceutical agent which comprises a new crystalline form of a substituted quinoline derivative (defined herein) which is a potent antagonist of angiotensin AII and of use in treating conditions such as hypertension, congestive heart disease or hyperaldosteronism. A process for the production of the novel crystalline form and pharmaceutical compositions containing it are also included.
Patent GB-2253341-A (GB)
Title: Dishwasher
Inventor: YANAGIHARA MASANOBU
IPC: B05B15/10
Filed: 1992-02-26
Abstract: A dishwasher includes a washing compartment (3) defined in a cabinet for containing tableware and reserving a predetermined amount of wash liquid on the bottom, a wash pump (12) sucking the wash liquid reserved in the washing compartment (3) and feeding the liquid, a spray nozzle (9) mounted in the washing compartment (3) so as to be vertically moved, to receive the wash liquid fed from the wash pump (12) and to spray the wash liquid to the tableware, and means for driving the spray nozzle (9) during washing the tableware so that it is vertically reciprocatingly moved. Said means may comprise electric control of the pump motor 13, or control of the pressure fluid flow through a spray arm 6 and the nozzle 9. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260004-A (GB)
Title: A memory management unit
Inventor: WELLAND ROBERT V
IPC: G06F12/10
Filed: 1992-03-25
Abstract: A memory management unit (MMU) 204 for controlling a CPU's 202 right to access a memory 206 includes a translation look-aside buffer (TLB) 220 for translating a virtual address 208 into a physical address, a domain number signal and a permission signal. If the translation cannot be carried out, ie if an entry in the translation table of the TLB or in the memory 206 can not be matched to the page number component of the virtual address, then a translation fault signal 234 is generated. A fault signal 224 may also be generated if it is determined that a portion of memory corresponding to the domain number 222 cannot be accessed by the CPU. The permission signal 226 is used to determine whether the access type requested 210 (eg. read, write, fetch instruction) is allowed and if it is not, a third fault signal 256 is issued. Upon receipt of any of the fault signals 234, 244, 256, the operation performed by the MMU is stopped and access is denied. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257288-A (GB)
Title: A recording/reproducing method and device for an automatic performing piano
Inventor: KONDO TETSUSAI
IPC: G10F5/06
Filed: 1992-06-26
Abstract: An automatic performing piano not only seizes performance information according to occurrence and timing of an on- event, but also converts the performance information according to actual emission timing in each respective recording and reproducing process step, thereby achieving accurate performance reproduction. A time lag between the depression of a key and the emission of a sound varies with the intensity of depressing of the keys, and this time lag is incorporated into performance information to be stored. A key drive solenoid can, during reproduction, be actuated or terminated in response to the output of key depression or release data, respectively, modified by the time lag data.
Patent GB-2269356-A (GB)
Title: Tilt mechanism.
Inventor: GLEAVES ANDREW
IPC: B65G1/02
Filed: 1992-08-08
Abstract: A tilt mechanism for tilting a container comprises a first beam and a second beam. The device further comprises a locating and tilt mechanism positioned on the first beam. Preferably the device is used for tilting the discharge end of a barrel by covering it relative to the other end. The device has a handle and gears for moving arms (22, 23) to make a sharper or shallower V for holding the barrel end. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259558-A (GB)
Title: Shock tube initiator
Inventor: BRENT GEOFFREY FREDERICK
IPC: C06C7/00
Filed: 1992-08-20
Abstract: A shock tube initiator comprises a plastics tubing having an unobstructed axial bore, said tubing having throughout its length an inner surface upon which unconsolidated reactive materials are provided as a loosely adherent dusting of shock-dislodgeable particles at a core loading sufficiently low to avoid rupture of the tubing in use, wherein said reactive materials comprise fuel particles selected from the group consisting of metals, quasi-metals and non-metallic fuels, and. as oxidant, at least about 20% (by weight) of ammonium perchlorate, preferably up to about 99% (by weight) ammonium perchlorate. The fuel may be Al, Si, B, Fe, W, Mg, Ti or Zn.
Patent GB-2260112-A (GB)
Title: Device for rolling up a sail
Inventor: LUCKMAN PETER BERNARD SHAW
IPC: B63H9/10
Filed: 1992-09-18
Abstract: A device for rolling up a sail comprises a pair of elongate members formed from aluminium tubing (1). The length of the tubes (1) is at least as great as the width of a sail (7) to be rolled up. The tubes (1) are interconnected adjacent their ends as by plates (3) a slot (2) being defined between the two tubes (1) through which the sail (7) can be inserted. The sail (7) can be rolled up around the two tubes (7), being drawn in from both ends at the same rate. Once a sail has been completely rolled up around the device, it may be removed from the mast and stored away. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263569-A (GB)
Title: Paging receiver
Inventor: MIYASHITA MAFUMI
IPC: H04B5/04
Filed: 1993-01-19
Abstract: A paging receiver has a conversion table 38 for storing plural canned messages. When a space data is included in one of certain positions in a received signal, data preceding the space data is determined as a conversion code. The conversion code is converted to a corresponding canned message using the conversion table 38. Information including the canned 38 message, and a general message following the space data in the received signal, is displayed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275438-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing an multicoloured article or material
Inventor: ASTON-DE-LA-MOTTE KATHLEEN MAR
IPC: B29C39/02
Filed: 1993-02-10
Abstract: At least two differently pigmented liquid resins are applied to one surface of a transparent or translucent first layer; and cured or allowed to cure to form a second layer bonded to the first layer and thus provide an article or a material which has a novel appearance. The first layer may be produced by applying liquid resin to the inside of a mould or casing prior to the application of the pigmented resins. The differently pigmented resins, which may be the same base resin but with different pigments added, mix at their interface in a way which depends on the pigments themselves and on the technique used to apply them. The process can be used to produce a finish of novel appearance in which the colours have a quality of depth which is not found in articles or materials produced conventionally.
Patent GB-2264480-A (GB)
Title: Latching mechanism for front end loader
Inventor: AOKI TUYOSHI
IPC: E02F3/627
Filed: 1993-02-25
Abstract: A latching mechanism for connecting a working implement to a front end loading tractor or other heavy load carrying machinery. The latching mechanism has a plate assembly 33, a pivotal coupling device, a cross rod 11 mounted on the tractor, a latch device, and a locking device 48 for releasably retaining a first 38 and a second 39 pivotable members. The pivotal coupling device includes a coupling 10, 37 formed on the plate assembly, and a receiver formed on the tractor for relatively rotatably receiving the coupling. The latch device includes the first and second pivotable members attached to the plate assembly to be pivotable between a first, open, position and a second, closed, position. The first and second pivotable members define recesses 45 having an opening for receiving the cross rod when in the first position. The opening is closed when the pivotable members are in the second position, to retain the cross rod received. The members are biassed open by springs 44 and retained closed by lock 49. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264766-A (GB)
Title: Sheet-guiding cylinders
Inventor: HACKELOERGER GERHARD
IPC: B41F30/04
Filed: 1993-03-05
Abstract: A sheet-guiding cylinder profile, preferably for offset impression cylinders or sheet-transfer cylinders in sheet- fed printing machines for recto and verso printing, has a smear-free surface of constant area despite wear. This is achieved by forming the cylinder surface of the ends 5 of cylindrical projections which are randomly distributed over the surface area, which extend perpendicularly to the surface and have their end surfaces in a cylindrical surface coaxial with the cylinder. The length of the projections ranges to 20 to 200  mu m and the screen fineness amounts to 20 to 100 lines/cm. The projections may be formed on a separate, detachable, cover. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267361-A (GB)
Title: Postion controller for an electric motor
Inventor: KOYAMA MASATO
IPC: H02P29/00
Filed: 1993-04-23
Abstract: A position controller for controlling an electric motor 1a in accordance with an input position command signal 15 comprises a simulating circuit 6a for modelling the mechanical characteristics of the motor and load which may be a robot arm. Output position and speed simulation signals  theta a and  omega a are used together with the input position command signal  theta ms and detected actual motor position and speed signals  theta m and  omega m in interlinked control loops to develop torque signals  gamma 1,  gamma 2 and  gamma 3 for control of motor current. The simulator uses two integration stages. In an alternative embodiment (see e.g. fig 24) simulated position, speed and torque signals are developed from the input position command signal. The position controller has high-speed response characteristics, is capable of suppressing mechanical vibrations and maintains a constant response frequency even if the moment of the load varies. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269340-A (GB)
Title: Security card produced as continuous stationery
Inventor: KING SHERIDAN PETER
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 1993-07-08
Abstract: A security card is produced as a continuous stationary item and comprises two sections 28, 29 which are hinged together at 30. A plastic backing sheet 18 bridges the sections and on one section 28 a substrate 10 for receiving information is adhered to the plastic backing sheet, and on the other section 29 there is pressure sensitive adhesive 22 which is protected by release paper 24. To use the card, the user applies the security information 32, 34 to the substrate, the release paper 24 is removed exposing the adhesive 22, and the adhesive carrying part of the plastic sheet is folded onto the substrate 10 trapping the security information in a card laminate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291699-A (GB)
Title: Portable battery powered heater
Inventor: MOUTARDE COLIN
IPC: F24H3/04
Filed: 1994-03-15
Abstract: Disclosed is a portable battery powered heater which is powered by its own battery 4 and is for use in defrosting vehicle windscreens. The heater may be placed on the dashboard of a vehicle and may include a timer having a separate battery. The heater may be remote controlled. A visual display 1 may be included and a panel 3 concealing a spare battery may also be provided. The heater may also include a fan to disperse the heat. A battery charger 5 may be used to charge the battery 4. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288508-A (GB)
Title: An image processing method
Inventor: LEAMY PATRICK
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 1994-05-10
Abstract: An image processing method is carried out by a system (1) where a client system (2) automatically logs client data and retrieves image data to produce a job file which is automatically transmitted to a modem (10) of an image processing system (3). A control image processor (11) automatically monitors the job file and carries out routing operations and also supervisor notification operations to ensure efficient and effective implementation of the image processing method as required by the client. Each of the workstations (18, 19, 20) is capable of automatic configuration for particular job types by setting of image processing parameter values such as memory and virtual memory settings. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289963-A (GB)
Title: Production plan generating program.
Inventor: TANAKA MASAYUKI
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 1994-05-25
Abstract: A program for generating production plans in sequential chronological order, from an ultimate downstream process in which a final product is produced, to all of the upstream processes required to produce components needed to make the final product. The program uses the ultimate downstream process data to generate intermediate downstream process data relating to the production process that occurs just before the ultimate downstream process is effected, and sequentially generates data relating to further upstream processes in a sequential order, using data from an immediately prior upstream process plan. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290954-A (GB)
Title: Braked castors
Inventor: DANIELS RAYMOND ROBERT JAMES
IPC: B60B33/02
Filed: 1994-06-28
Abstract: A castor (10) comprises a body (12) a wheel (14) rotatably mounted to said body and brake means (16) operable to prevent rotation of the wheel. The wheel is provided with a plurality of uniformly circumferentially spaced apart formations (28) and the brake means (16) is movable to a braking position in which an engaging portion thereof either engages with a said formation (figure 5) or engages with portions of an adjacent pair of said formations (Figure 6) according to the rotational position of the wheel relative to the body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294083-A (GB)
Title: Sequential fastening for doors and windows
Inventor: TIPPIN ARTHUR DAVID
IPC: E05C9/02
Filed: 1994-10-12
Abstract: A multi-point fastening mechanism for a sash 3 supported on an outer frame 2 for pivotal movement between open and closed positions comprises a plurality of spaced apart keepers 4 for engagement by a plurality of spaced apart bolting members 5 to secure the sash 3 in the closed position. The bolting members 5 are linked for simultaneous reciprocal movement by a drive mechanism with the spacing of the bolting members 5 and keepers 4 being such that the bolting members 5 engage the keepers 4 in sequence along a side edge of the sash 3. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295369-A (GB)
Title: Conveyor systems
Inventor: HAWKINS CHRISTOPHER JAMES
IPC: B65G17/26
Filed: 1994-11-26
Abstract: A conveyor system includes a pair of endless chains (2 and 4) each having a plurality of links and each constrained to drive around a common endless loop by a pair of spaced rotary sprocket assemblies (6). Each link of each chain carries an outwardly directed finger (8 and 10). Pairs of fingers (8 and 10) one from each chain (2 and 4) are arranged to engage a can (12) to displace it along the forward run of the loop. Changing the spacing between the fingers (8 and 10) to accommodate different sizes of cans (12) on different runs is achieved by effecting longitudinal displacement between the chains (2 and 4) which in turn is achieved by adjusting the angular spacing between the sprocket wheels (44 and 48) on the sprocket assembly (6). The fingers (8 and 10) of each pair open up as they pass around the sprocket assembly (6) and close up on the can (12) to hold the can captive for the length of the forward run. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-942498-A (GB)
Abstract: 942,498. Recording. BECKMAN INSTRUMENTS Inc. May 19,1961 [May 31, 1960], No. 18261/61. Heading G1J. A recorder comprises a marker 24 mounted on a flexible member 48 driven by a gear 61 and housed in a guide 25 comprising two channel members 37, 38 supported in cantilever style by a plate 39. A U-shaped contact 51 on member 48 connects a resistor 52 and a conductor 53 mounted on an insulator block 54 in channel 37 and a signal, depending on the position of the marker 24, is sent through a cable 55, connected to the resistor and conductor, for use in potentiometric type recording. Marker 24 is mounted on member 48 by means of a bracket 45 and pen support angle 46. The recorder may have a chart comprising an endless belt, as shown, or a disc or single sheet may be used.
Patent GB-2295961-A (GB)
Title: Chair leg assembley with three legs
Inventor: HUANG CHING-FENG
IPC: A47C7/00
Filed: 1994-12-16
Abstract: A chair leg assembly (10) includes a tubular sleeve member (11) rotatably mounted around a lower end of a seat post of a chair, three extension legs (12) each having a first end fixedly mounted to the tubular sleeve member (11), three support members (13) each horizontally formed on a second end of a corresponding one of the extension legs (12), six pivot members (15) each rotatably mounted on an underside of a corresponding one of distal ends of each of the support members (13), six pairs of wheels (14) each pair rotatably mounted on an underside of a corresponding one of the pivot members (15). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286304-A (GB)
Title: Ladder filter
Inventor: HICKERNELL THOMAS SLOCUM
IPC: H03H9/02
Filed: 1995-02-03
Abstract: A bandpass filter 40 having a center frequency, a first port 31 and a second port 32. The filter comprises a first L network 41 having a first connection, a second connection and an inductive impedance at the center frequency and a second L network 46 having a first connection, a second connection and a capacitive impedance at the center frequency. The first connection of the first L network is coupled to the first port 31, the first connection of the second L network is coupled to the second connection of the first L network and the second connection of the second L network is coupled to the second port 32. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300734-A (GB)
Title: Multiple input elapsed time recording device
Inventor: MCDONALD ANDREW
IPC: G07C3/04
Filed: 1995-02-09
Abstract: A run time recorder 10e monitors the operating time of an electrical appliance driven by an ac power supply. The recorder is coupled to the supply voltage and determines the operating time of the appliance from a number of repetitions of the periodic wave form of the ac supply. The recorder may contain memory which is used to store data relating to the total run time of an appliance. A reading device (fig 1) may be coupled to the recorder device either by the leads (48/60) or via a non-contact coupling for the transmission and reception of signals to and from the recorder device. The recorder device is capable of monitoring a plurality of devices (fig 4) and/or of operating independently of power supply to a monitored appliance. An LED D4e can be used to act as a service indicating light. A further variation incorporates multiple inputs to allow multiple loads to be monitored. Referral to GB 9425469.5 is necessary.
Patent GB-2300918-A (GB)
Title: Scalloped datum disc
Inventor: SUCKLING MARTIN STEWART
IPC: G01B5/20
Filed: 1995-05-19
Abstract: A rotatable datum structure (22), and a method, for use in measuring or machining rotatable structures which have a discontinuous outer surface, for example a bladed rotor structure found within a gas turbine engine. The datum structure (22) comprises a section (24) with features (28) forming a discontinuous outer circumferential surface which defines a reference datum (34). These features (28) of the datum structure (22), as detected by a probe used in the measurement or machining operation, resemble the features of the rotatable structure to be measured such that the probe signal produced is of a similar form for both structures. The datum structure (22) may additionally have a continuous outer surface section (26) which can be used conventionally.
Patent GB-2299974-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to vessels
Inventor: CHABAN JURY VSEVOLODOVICH
IPC: B63B1/04
Filed: 1995-06-08
Abstract: A vessel comprising a hull bottom 1 having a recess 2 defined by side skegs 4 and a stern enclosing element 6. The side skegs 4 have lower stall-forming edges 5 positioned at an acute angle to the vessel middle-line plane on a length equal to at least one-third the distance L1 from the point A of intersection of these edges with the vessel middle-line plane in the fore portion of the hull bottom 1 to an after-edge 8 of a stern enclosing element 6, but not in excess of a distance L2 from the aforementioned point A to a fore border 9 of the stern enclosing element 6. Pressurised air is supplied to the recess 2 from a source 3. Transverse baffles 10 extend between the side skegs. In an alternative embodiment (Figs 3 and 4) the side skegs are shaped as sloping plates (11) installed on the vessel hull bottom.
Patent GB-2304624-A (GB)
Title: A greetings card with plant seeds and soil
Inventor: VAN KEMPEN HUGO ADRIAAN
IPC: B65D73/00
Filed: 1995-07-19
Abstract: The greetings card 2 comprises plant seeds 4, a soil substance 6, and a plant growing area 8, the card being such that in use the seeds are planted in the soil substance in the plant growing area whereby the card forms an enhancing display for the plant growing area and the plants therein. The greetings card and/or the plant growing area are such that watering of the soil substance for plant growing purposes does not cause the card to decompose before the plants have grown. The card (Fig 10) may have fold-out portions 24. In addition the card may include a gardening tool.
Patent GB-2303580-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for making books
Inventor: GODLEY JOHN RICHARD
IPC: B42C9/00
Filed: 1995-07-27
Abstract: Apparatus for making a book by gluing together sheets (32, Fig. 3) in register comprises means 6 for applying glue, a frame 20 for receiving and stacking the sheets after gluing, and means 2, 4 for transporting the sheets to the gluing means 6 and into the frame 20. The frame 20 is internally dimensioned to be a close fit for the sheets (32, Fig. 3), and the frame 20 is provided with means 12 for knocking the sheets towards an end stop 18 as they fall in the frame 20 to ensure even stacking. A method for using the apparatus is also disclosed.