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Patent GB-2251543-A (GB)
Title: Fastening device for cycling shoe
Inventor: OKAJIMA SHINPEI
IPC: A43C11/00
Filed: 1992-01-08
Abstract: A fastening device for a cycling shoe comprising a fastening strap 100 including a base portion 8 partly secured to a side surface of the shoe, and a foldback portion 7 connected to the base portion 8; and a sticking fastener 4 including a first sticking tape 41 disposed on a surface of the base portion 8, and a second sticking tape 42 disposed on a surface of the foldback portion 7 to be engageable with the first sticking tape 41. The second sticking tape 42 includes an extended sticking portion 42a extending further from an extreme free end of the foldback portion 7. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264834-A (GB)
Title: Optical transmission system
Inventor: HARDCASTLE IAN
IPC: H04B10/06
Filed: 1992-02-25
Abstract: An optical transmission system utilising at a transmitter (100) continuous phase frequency shift keyed modulation of a laser (14) and a coherent heterodyne receiver (200) therefor, the system including at the transmitter means for imposing (18, 12) a low frequency modulation on the transmitter optical power and frequency deviation and at the receiver means for extracting (28) from the receiver AGC control signal a replica of the low frequency modulation, means for demodulating (32) the modulated frequency deviation of the received optical signal synchronously with respect to the extracted low frequency signal, means for deriving (34) from the demodulated signal an error signal and a control system responsive to the error signal to control the receiver local oscillator (22) frequency. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253669-A (GB)
Title: "Stabilisation of soil contours"
Inventor: BARLEY ANTHONY DONALD
IPC: E02D17/20
Filed: 1992-03-10
Abstract: A polymeric grid with longitudinal load carrying components (7) and flexible transverse components (8) is rolled or folded into a spiral or zig-zag cross-section to form an elongate load-bearing member for use as a "soil nail" to be grouted into a correspondingly elongate bore in a soil contour to be stabilised. Such a construction gives good grout adhesion between the walls of the bore and the polymeric components e.g components 7, and is proof against corrosion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272709-A (GB)
Title: Disposable toilet seat cover
Inventor: CATCHPOLE ROGER
IPC: A47K13/16
Filed: 1992-04-29
Abstract: A napkin that covers a WC seat which, when placed on the upper most surface of a WC seat, when in the horizontal position, will cover the WC seat. The napkin has facility to protect users from directly touching, with their skin etc, either the WC seat or WC pan when their body, or parts thereof, are exposed. The size of the napkin is such that protection for thighs, bottom and lower back is provided by a combination of design elements and size. A unique tear out panel is provided in the centre of the napkin which can be detached and placed in the WC pan prior to use. Additional unique features are drop-down panels which protect protection against touching the top internal rim of the WC pan. The materials used to construct the napkin may exhibit a number of important characteristics which will enhance sanitary, comfort and aesthetic aspects of toilet use. The combinations of material and napkin design will ensure that there is sufficient flexibility to meet all types of demand. Given the nature of the napkin it can be retailed in a variety of manners, such as dispensed from sheets, rolls and proprietry dispensers etc. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269347-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic tyre tread depth indicator.
Inventor: CRUMP HAROLD HENRY
IPC: B60C11/24
Filed: 1992-08-04
Abstract: A tread depth indicator 14 is located within a pneumatic tyre and is coloured bright yellow, or an alternative colour, for a precise depth of 1.59 millimetres for category A pneumatic tyres and 0.99 millimetre for category B pneumatic tyres measured vertically from a datum point 16, at the base of a tread groove, throughout a continuous band around the tyre's circumference comprising the central three-quarters 15 of the breadth of tread. Category A tyres are for cars, light goods vehicles and light trailers; category B tyres are for heavy goods vehicles, buses and motorcycles. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272138-A (GB)
Title: Mounting a conductive window
Inventor: ROWLANDS CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: H05B3/84
Filed: 1992-10-27
Abstract: The encapsulated conductive window has a machined shape which enables an electrical connection to be made for the use of any heating, screening or any other use which will require complete electrical continuity over both a solid panel area and a transparent window area within the same body of construction. When the window insert (1) is fitted to any form of panel, instrument panel or keyboard (2) and (3) the shape and seal (4) enables the use of such products or similar to be used in aggressive conditions. The seal 4 may be conductive or conductive terminator 5 may be applied. Due to the shape of the window insert (1) it is now possible to protect any delicate components (for example liquid crystal displays) from severe impact to the front face. All layers/laminations (2) beneath are automatically protected by the window insert (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261636-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle air bags
Inventor: KURETAKE MASETO
IPC: B60R21/216
Filed: 1992-11-06
Abstract: The head of a vehicle occupant is protected in a lateral collision by an air bag assembly installed above the window 26 behind his seat, which includes an inflatable air bag 42 capable of moving down along the window upon inflation from a container 30. A container lid 32 moves on deployment of the bag to a position along and inwardly of the window for holding the inflated bag against retraction, eg through an open window, from its position in which it can protect the head of the person. A strap 50 holds the lid 32 in position. Other arrangements are described for preventing movement of the deployed air bag from its operative position, eg straps and screens. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264394-A (GB)
Title: Outside communications plant pedestal closure including facilities for protecting insulation of insulated conductors therein against oxidative cracking
Inventor: NELSON EDWARD DENNIS
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 1993-02-17
Abstract: A pedestal closure (20) in which insulated transmission media of cables are connected together includes a metallic housing (21) and a protective cover (22). The cover comprises a white pigmented plastic material for reflecting solar energy which is disposed in close proximate relationship with sidewalls and a top of the housing. The cover is easily installed by causing bolts which are used to secure together portions of the housing to extend through a slot which is provided in the cover. The slot has a length which is such that when one of the bolts engages a portion of the wall of the cover which defines an inner end of the slot, a lower end of the cover is substantially at ground level. The use of a pedestal which includes a cover as disclosed herein extends the useful life of insulation of transmission media exposed within the pedestal by retarding the oxidation rate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280086-A (GB)
Title: Implementing power-saving in a microwave communications network
Inventor: RODRIGUES MICHAEL VICTOR
IPC: H04W52/02
Filed: 1993-07-02
Abstract: A digital switch controlled, VHF "woken-up" microwave mobile telephone system, comprises mobile apparatus 1c, one or more microwave stations, 2c, mobile switching centre/s, 3c, and a digital switch 4, linked via a VHF radio paging centre, 5p, to VHF radio paging stations, 5. The switch 4, embodies connections/links, 6, to the national telephone network, 7, and the mobile switching centre/s, 3c. Each connection, 6, is allocated a supplementary telephone number for use by incoming callers when the microwave circuits of the mobile apparatus, 1c, are in the switched off or "long sleep life" mode. The switch, 4, incorporates means to initiate a digitally coded VHF radio paging "wake-up" signal, 9, instantly on receipt of the call, together with means, 4mi or 4me, to establish microwave connection of the call to the mobile apparatus, 1c, with a predetermined delay after transmission of the VHF "wake-up" signal, 9. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270078-A (GB)
Title: Minimum recognition unit of a pem mucin tandem repeat specific monoclonal antibody
Inventor: COURTENAY-LUCK NIGEL STEPHEN
IPC: C12P21/08
Filed: 1992-04-23
Abstract: The peptide EPPT (Glu-Pro-Pro-Thr) selectively binds a mucin expressed by epithelial tumours. It may be incorporated in larger molecules such as antibody fragments and bacteriophages and may be radiolabelled or used to guide toxins etc. to cells expressing the mucin.
Patent GB-2271608-A (GB)
Title: Band-type clamp for wire harness
Inventor: FUJISHITA MIKIO
IPC: B60R16/02
Filed: 1993-09-22
Abstract: This invention aims to increase a clamping force exerted on an electrical cable to thereby prevent it from being shifted by an external force when provided in a band-type clamp for a wire harness. The band-type clamp for the wire harness has a band securing portion 2 formed on a proximal end 9 of a winding band 1 and is provided with a lock member 3 which stands on the portion 2 and is adapted to be engaged with a mounting hole 21. The winding band 1 is provided near the proximal end 9 and on the rear side thereof with a cable stopping belt 10 which is raised longitudinally from the rear side, connected to the band 1 at the opposite ends 7 thereof, and is separated at the opposite side edges 8 from the winding band 1 when it is straightened. The cable stopping belt 10 is provided in an opposing relationship to a lower face 5 of the band securing portion 2 at the intermediate part thereof when an electrical cable 6 is clamped by the winding band 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279270-A (GB)
Title: Air Cleaner
Inventor: MIYAHARA SHIGEAKI
IPC: B01D47/02
Filed: 1993-09-29
Abstract: An air cleaner which comprises a filter device (F) for removing dispersed particles contained in air, a supply-discharge device for supplying a separating liquid (L) to the filter device (F) and, at the same time, discharging the separating liquid (L) which has picked up the dispersed particles, and a fan (35) for aspirating air. The filter device (F) has a partition plate (55) adapted to isolate an inlet (33) and an outlet (34) from each other and to have its lower edge (55b) immersed in the separating liquid sotred in a pan (46). The supply-discharge device has a discharge system which discharges by means of overflow 70. A first supply system continuously supplies the separating liquid (L) to the pan (46), and a second supply system (39) supplies liquid when the level of water in the pan (46) is lower than the overflow level. The cleaner may be used as a deodoriser, the liquid containing an aromatic agent. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271728-A (GB)
Title: Suction cleaner
Inventor: CLIXBY PETER WILLIAM
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 1993-10-13
Abstract: A suction cleaner includes a first separation stage in the form of a cyclone 14 from which air descends in an inner helical flow to a debris collection chamber 23, then ascends in an outer helical flow to pass through a filter 28, a ring of blades 30 forming a further separation stage, a second filter 33 and final pleated paper filters 13 arranged around the cyclone. Large solids are separated in chamber 23 by virtue of the change in velocity, protecting filters 13 from impact damage and clogging. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271907-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive chrominance signal separating apparatus
Inventor: SHIM DAE-YUN
IPC: H04N9/78
Filed: 1993-10-20
Abstract: A plurality of chrominance signal (BPF, BOTTOM-1H, TOP-1H, 2H-COMB) are produced from a composite video signal by respectively filtering a 1H-delayed version of the composite video signal, combining the present composite video signal and a 1H-delayed composite video signal, combining a 1H-delayed composite video signal and a 2H-delayed composite video signal and by combining BOTTOM-1H and TOP-1H. Correlation detection means 110, 120 determine the degree of correlation between successive lines of the composite video signal and produce coefficients CO1, CO2. Mixing factors (K1, 1-K1, K2, 1-K2 are generated by means 140, 150 from the correlation coefficients. The chrominance signals BPF, BOTTOM-1H, TOP-1H, 2H-COMB are combined according to the mixing factors K1, 1-K1, K2, 1-K2 and a selection signal S, also determined by the correlation coefficient CO1, CO2, to produce a master chrominance signal by a chrominance processing circuit 200. The output chrominance signal is filtered by a band-pass filter 400 and subtracted from the input composite video signal to produce a luminance signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285697-A (GB)
Title: Swimming goggles
Inventor: CHIANG HERMAN
IPC: A63B33/00
Filed: 1994-01-12
Abstract: The goggles have a frame 10, two lens units 11 formed integrally with the frame, a gasket unit including two gaskets 12, a head strap 14 and an adjusting member 15. The frame has a rear portion and two opposite sides each formed with a strap hole 1011. The gaskets are mounted separately on the rear portion of the frame. The strap includes upper and lower straps 142, 143 each having a first end secured removably to one side of the frame, and a second end. The adjusting member 15 is formed with two pairs of aligned adjusting holes 150, 152 and 151, 153. The second end of each of the upper and lower straps extends through the strap hole 1011 on the frame unit and through a corresponding pair of the aligned adjusting holes of the adjusting member. The adjusting member is sized so asto prevent the extension thereof through the strap hole 1011. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272628-A (GB)
Title: Method for packaging meat
Inventor: KILLINGBECK BERNARD RICHARD
IPC: A23L13/70
Filed: 1994-01-26
Abstract: A method for packaging meat which comprises the steps of: a) cutting the meat into pieces; b) cooking the meat pieces in oil under conditions sufficient only to seal the meat but not destroy all bacteria within the meat; c) chilling the meat to 0-5  DEG C; d) placing the meat in a packaging container; e) adding sauce to the meat in the packaging container; and f) sealing the packaging container.
Patent GB-2287441-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle canopy assembly
Inventor: TSAI SHANG-LU
IPC: B60J11/00
Filed: 1994-03-02
Abstract: A vehicle canopy assembly includes a bracket 1, a bidirectional motor 13 mounted within said bracket, a transmission axle 12 disposed within said bracket and drivingly connected with said bidirectional motor, a tubular member 21 mounted on said bracket and drivingly connected with said transmission axle, a center rod 26 installed within said tubular member, and a coil spring 27 enclosing said center rod and fitted within said tubular member, said coil spring having a first end 271 connected with an end 217 of said tubular member and a second end 272 connected with an end 262 of said center rod. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287232-A (GB)
Title: Guide and locking unit for use in an extendable tow-coupling
Inventor: CLARKE SHANE PATRICK
IPC: B60D1/38
Filed: 1994-03-08
Abstract: A tow-coupling assembly based upon conventional tow-coupling parts e.g. cup 1 and ball 2 includes a guide and locking unit comprising a male member 3 and mating female member 4 interposed between the ball 2 and mounting bracket 5 on the tug-vehicle. The male member 3 can be retracted into mating engagement with female member 4 by tensioning a cable 13 by operation of a winch mechanism 14, 15 and then the mated male and female members may be locked together by means of locking pins 17a and 17b. The cable may be able to pass through the ball member bracket (Fig. 10) in order to act as a conventional vehicle winch. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290643-A (GB)
Title: Remote control unit and radio controlled valve
Inventor: DICK SHIMON
IPC: G08C17/02
Filed: 1994-06-11
Abstract: A remote terminal unit (10) has a battery source (11), a radio (12) and an antenna (13). The radio, battery source and antenna are mounted on a valve (20) for control thereof, positioned below the uppermost part of the valve and its associated fluid flow elements. The entire unit can be buried in situ adjacent an element (22) of a system to be controlled. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280035-A (GB)
Title: A system and method for monitoring areal wind characteristics and turbulence caused by wind turbines
Inventor: PRITCHARD DECLAN NIGEL
IPC: G01P5/00
Filed: 1994-07-01
Abstract: A system for investigating the variation of one or more wind characteristics over a given area comprises a plurality of wind characteristic measuring means 1 each of which outputs a data signal which is indicative of the value of said wind characteristic, the outputs of all the measuring means 1 deployed in the area being relayed to a central receiving unit 5 which may include means 6 for recording the relayed data or may additionally provide means (7, 9) for providing a real-time display of said data. Preferably, each wind characteristic measuring means comprises a balloon or kite-like device tethered to one of a plurality of anchor points distributed around the area (Figs. 2, 3). The system may be used to optimize the siting of wind turbines. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280423-A (GB)
Title: Valve aligning apparatus
Inventor: FARRELL PETER JEFFREY
IPC: B65D33/02
Filed: 1994-07-08
Abstract: Valve aligning apparatus (2) for use in aligning a valve device (not shown) of a flexible bag (6) when the flexible bag (6) forms part of container apparatus (8) for transporting and storing fluid material comprises a valve aligning member (16) which is constructed to upstand from a base (10) of the container apparatus (8) and to engage the flexible bag (6) over a portion of the flexible bag (6) that is adjacent the valve device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293023-A (GB)
Title: Device for selecting spectacle lenses
Inventor: MARCHESINI MICHELE
IPC: A61B3/04
Filed: 1994-09-02
Abstract: A device used to select spectacle lenses, for example coloured lenses or for far-sightedness, includes a plurality of lenses 6 with different powers fitted on a support 5 that moves with respect to a face centering mask 4 and visual reference means 11 between which said support 5 is placed. The lens support 5, the mask 4 and the visual reference means 11 are fixed to a container structure 1. Means (8, Fig 3) are also provided to move this support and line up each of the lenses in turn with the mask, as well as items 10 to block the support in each of these aligned positions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282098-A (GB)
Title: Compression moulded wheelbarrow
Inventor: SMITH DAVID LESLIE
IPC: B29B17/00
Filed: 1994-09-02
Abstract: A wheelbarrow is manufactured from a plastics material using a compression moulding technique and comprises a load carrying container 10, preferably having integrally moulded handles 24, and a chassis comprising a ground engaging assembly 32 and an axle carrying assembly 42. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295787-A (GB)
Title: Plastic pipe cutter
Inventor: COOPER JOHN GROVES
IPC: B26D3/16
Filed: 1994-12-09
Abstract: In a device for cutting and chamfering a plastic pipe in one operation spring loaded V-shaped cutters 8 engage the pipe with sufficient pressure to produce a clean cut as the frame is rotated by hand about the pipe, leaving a chamfered end on each cut piece. As the frame is rotated, it is guided by and held clear of the pipe by rollers to ensure that the cut is at 90 degrees to the body of the pipe. A frame 1 of the device may be hinged to fit over the pipe or may alternatively be formed as a chain Figs 4 - 6 (not shown). The frame may clamp to the pipe and guide a separate rotatable cutter holder. Figs 7, 8 (not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287956-A (GB)
Title: Thermal refiningless hot-rolled steel and method of making same
Inventor: KIM DAE YONG
IPC: C22C38/12
Filed: 1995-03-28
Abstract: A thermal refiningless, hot-rolled steel exhibits impact strength in excess of 10kgf  &cirf&  m/cm<2> and contains, expressed in terms of weight percent, 0.30 - 0.50% carbon, 0.15 - 0.60% silicon, 0.80 - 1.60% manganese, up to 0.02% phosphorus, up to 0.015% sulfur, 0.07 - 0.20% vanadium, 0.015 - 0.06% aluminum, 0.005 - 0.015% nitrogen, up to 0.0015% oxygen, the balance iron and unavoidable impurities. The steel of the above-identified property and composition is produced by casting a steel product of predetermined cross-sectional shape; heating the steel product up to a temperature of 1,100 - 1,250 DEG C; hot-rolling the heated steel product at a final rolling temperature of 850 - 1,000 DEG C; normalizing the hot-rolled steel product at a temperature of 880 - 950 DEG C; and preferably cooling the normalized steel product down to 300 DEG C at a cooling speed of 5 - 100 DEG C/min.
Patent GB-2299550-A (GB)
Title: Airbag inflation control according to severity of impact, occupant position, and/or seat belt usage.
Inventor: CASTAGNER BERNHARD
IPC: B60R21/26
Filed: 1995-04-03
Abstract: An air-bag 1 has a gas inlet 2 to receive gas from a gas generator. One or more straps 4 pass from a point 5 on the bag spaced from the gas inlet to a fixed point. Means are provided to release the strap(s) 4 in response to a predetermined signal from a sensor. Said means may comprise a withdrawable bolt (47, figs 9 and 10), a strap (68, fig 11) which may be broken by a pyrotechnic charge, or a strap (85, fig 12) which may be burned through by another pyrotechnic charge. However the straps are released, they fly out to position 4A, resulting in an increase  h in the depth of the inflated bag.
Patent GB-2289416-A (GB)
Title: Bone screw
Inventor: RICHARDSON JAMES BRUCE
IPC: A61F2/30
Filed: 1995-05-13
Abstract: A bone screw has one or more of following features:   1) A shoulder 5 on the screw shaft adjacent the screw thread to engage the bone and assist in anchoring the screw   2) A coating which enhances bone growth 3) A coating of an electrical insulator which allows the screw to be used as an electrode in the bone.   The coating in both instances may be hydroxyapatite. The screw may also have three flutes 7 on the threaded portion to allow the removal of swarf as the screw is inserted into and cuts a thread in the bone. A hole cutting implement for the screw is also disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290025-A (GB)
Title: Carry cot with air circulation
Inventor: PEREGO GIANLUCA
IPC: B62B9/10
Filed: 1995-05-31
Abstract: A perambulator (10) is provided with a carry cot (11) to accommodate a baby. On the base (13) of the carry cot are passages (15) which can be opened towards the outside of the carry cot for controlled air circulation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2304141-A (GB)
Title: A domestic aid
Inventor: HOWIE ROBIN MIDDLEMASS
IPC: A47C21/02
Filed: 1995-08-08
Abstract: A Domestic Aid to help when fitting domestic items such as duvets, pillows or cushions into covers. Aid 10 consists of a clip which has a receptacle formed by Legs 11 and 12 which can be securely anchored by fitting over a door, table, bedhead or other secure structure and a secure means, formed by the self-locking clip, formed by Legs 12 and 14 and Strut 13, of retaining the duvet, pillow or cushion inside their cover while the cover is pulled over the duvet, pillow or cushion. Alternatively, if the duvet, pillow or cushion and cover is constructed or fitted with suitable anchoring means, the above self-locking clip can be replaced by a simple hook or protuberance.
Patent GB-2296995-A (GB)
Title: Pull-out apparatus for plug-in units
Inventor: JOIST MICHAEL
IPC: H05K7/14
Filed: 1995-09-11
Abstract: A withdrawal or extractor device for plug-in units has a support frame 3 for securing a front plate 2 and a circuit board 1 to the profiled rail 12 of a mounting rack. A pivot lever 4 is linked to the support frame 3 and bears with a release shoulder 14 at a front surface 16 of the profiled rail 12. To facilitate the withdrawal and the achievement of a large withdrawal stroke the pivot lever 4 is displaceable relative to the support frame 3 with the aid of a link mechanism consisting of a link pin 10 on the support frame 3 and a link track 18 on the pivot lever 4, the pivot pin 17 of which is displaceable in a longitudinal hole 11 in the support frame 3.