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Patent GB-2258528-A (GB)
Title: Medical sample examination module
Inventor: YEUDALL DAVID
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 1991-06-18
Abstract: A medical sample examination module is designed to fit in a casing suitable for insertion into the spare disc drive slot of a P.C. The module may comprise a microplate support arrangement 17 capable of receiving and supporting at least one transparent microplate 6 apparatus capable of moving an inserted microplate through the casing, at least one row of light-emitting devices (8, Fig 4 not shown) with the same spacing as the wells of each row in a microplate located within a rotatable drum (9), a row of photoelectric cells (19) arranged above the microplate support arrangement, the spacing of the photoelectric cells being the same as the spacing of the wells of each row of a microplate and each cell being in line with a light-emitting device and being connectable to an appropriate information-processing unit in a computer. The rotateable drum (9) has three apertures two of which are covered in filters. The drum is rotated to bring each aperture in between the light sources and the detectors thus allowing analysis of the samples at two separate frequencies. The third aperture is clear to act as a control. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251865-A (GB)
Title: Method and means for laundering contaminated clothing
Inventor: GRIFFIS STEVEN CRAIG
IPC: D06F95/00
Filed: 1991-08-30
Abstract: A means for laundering contaminated clothing comprises a facility which is generally divided into a wash side under negative pressure and a dry side with several other rooms being associated therewith. This permits contaminated clothing to be brought into the wash side of the facility, laundered and passed into the drying side of the facility against an air flow. Once in the drying side of the facility, the clothes may be dried and then bagged for subsequent removal. The method prevents contaminants from being released into the atmosphere or carried from the interior of the facility by the person conducting the laundry operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247927-A (GB)
Title: Tensioning clamp for flanged pipe joints
Inventor: ZEIDLER SIEGMUND
IPC: F16L17/06
Filed: 1991-09-02
Abstract: A pipe coupling for axially connecting two pipes (3, 4) which are provided at the ends thereof with outwardly extending flanges (5), between which an elastomer sealing ring (2) is disposed, has a tensioning clamp (1) which engages over the flanges (5). The tensioning clamp has walls (8) which diverge in the axial extent of the pipes. Therein, the reciprocal axial spacing between them increases inwardly, and they push together the flanges (5) when the tensioning clamp (1) is clamped. A radial inner wall section (9) of each wall (8) is bent away from a first conical intermediate wall section (10) at an obtuse angle. In order to ensure a high degree of inner pressure loading with adequate sealing, the radially inner wall sections (9) are conical, and when the tensioning clamp (1) is in the clamped condition, the radially inner edge (11) thereof bears axially on the periphery of the pipe. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248484-A (GB)
Title: Clutch disk assembly
Inventor: RAAB HARALD
IPC: F16F15/129
Filed: 1991-10-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a clutch disk assembly for a friction clutch in which a load and an idling damping system are provided. The idling system is bridged over by teeth (2a, 4) in the load system. A friction disk (23) which simultaneously makes direct contact with one (11) of the two covering plates as well as the associated hub disk (12) is provided for producing a two-staged frictional force in the idling system. Owing to different material constitutions of the load friction disk (23) on opposing sides or owing to different material of the load friction disk (23) and the hub disk (12) it is possible to produce a jump in the frictional force by providing different coefficients of friction. The load friction disk (23) is controlled primarily by stop edges, and additional control can be provided by a spring for the idling range, which is used after a predetermined angle of rotation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258788-A (GB)
Title: Delaying telephone ring
Inventor: LAWLOR GEOFFREY KEITH
IPC: H04M1/715
Filed: 1992-07-22
Abstract: A ring suppression circuit 15 is connected between a user device 13 and a master telephone socket 10, and the circuit comprises a relay 26 coupled to a shunt line to initially inhibit ringing of the user device 13 and energized, via a delay circuit 27, by ring detection means 25 for detecting an incoming ring signal between two line loop lines A and B to later permit such ringing. A further device connected to the master socket via 12 rings immediately; ringing of device 13 is thereby inhibited if device 12 answers promptly. A digital data device 12 can thus be called at night without a domestic handset 13 being rung. The relay may be a normally open series relay 26 connected in the shunt line or a normally closed parallel relay (26', Fig 4) connected between the shunt line and the return line loop line, and may be an electronic relay. The ring suppression circuit may include means for inhibiting its operation, preferably automatically, with means for the user to manually over-ride the inhibition if desired. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259051-A (GB)
Title: Laminated plastic identification card
Inventor: SIMMONDS JOHN ANDREW
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 1992-08-24
Abstract: A method of producing an identification card exhibiting a pictorial representation or photograph of the user that can extend to at least one edge of the card, by producing a reversed image of said representation in a layer of image storage material provided upon a first carrier layer, retaining the image storage material on the first carrier layer by a first adhesive that is polymerisable, securing the layer of image storage material to a second carrier layer for forming a substrate for the card by a second adhesive having stronger adhesive retention properties with respect to the second carrier layer than the first adhesive has with respect to the first carrier layer, stripping the first carrier layer from the first adhesive and polymerising the first adhesive to convert the adhesive into a hard clear plastic layer to produce a laminated card. The image storage medium may be a thermally responsive emulsion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272622-A (GB)
Title: Plant propagation aid
Inventor: DIPLOCK STANLEY BRIAN
IPC: A01G9/12
Filed: 1992-11-21
Abstract: A plant propagation aid 1 comprises a framework of generally "U" shaped frame members 2. Adjacent frame members 2 are collapsibly connected to one another by hinge mechanism 6 such that when in a non-collapsed position the framework defines an elongate avenue between the legs 3, 4 of the frame members with respective legs of adjacent frame members 2 being relatively spaced apart, whereas when in a collapsed position, respective legs of adjacent frame members lie relatively closer together. Typically a cover is draped over the framework in the non-collapsed position to protect plants growing beneath the framework. Stops 17, 18 pivotally connected to legs 3, 4 prevent insertion of frame members 2 into ground beyond a predetermined depth. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263509-A (GB)
Title: Method for removing a motor vehicle friction clutch and friction clutch suitable for this purpose
Inventor: SCHIERLING BERNHARD
IPC: F16D13/70
Filed: 1993-01-21
Abstract: Access to screws 13 securing a modular clutch assembly to a crankshaft 13 is facilitated by providing aligned holes 17 and 18 in the clutch plate and the diaphragm spring 11 respectively. The cover 5 of the assembly is integrally secured to the flywheel 3 and the plate 14 is released to allow its rotation by various screw devices, (Figs 3-6 and 9-11) or by a levering operation (Figs 7 and 8) so that the holes 17 are correctly aligned for access by a tool 53. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264355-A (GB)
Title: Air conditioner using rotary-type heat exchangers
Inventor: OZU MASAO
IPC: F24F1/0063
Filed: 1993-01-28
Abstract: A refrigeration cycle has a compressor (1), an outdoor rotary-type heat exchanger (3), a motor-operated expansion valve (4), and an indoor rotary-type heat exchanger (5) which are sequentially connected to each other to circulate a refrigerant. A first controller sets a tank (54) in a non- connected state when a normal operation of an air conditioner is to be started, and controls the capacity of the compressor (1), the rotational speed of the exchangers (3, 5), and the opening degree of the valve (4) in accordance with an air- conditioning load. A second controller causes the compressor (1) to keep operating at a predetermined capacity until a detection pressure from a detector (12) coincides with a preset value, when the air conditioner is to be stopped, and sets the tank (54) in a connected state while controlling the valve (4) to a predetermined opening degree, thereby recovering a refrigerant in the tank (54). A third controller rotates the exchangers (3, 5) at a predetermined speed when the air conditioner is to be started, and sets the tank in a connected state while controlling the valve (4) to a predetermined opening degree, thereby filling the refrigerant in the exchangers (3, 5) from the tank (54). A brush unit (107) is arranged against blades (118) of the respective heat exchangers for either collecting condensate or for defrosting purposes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266246-A (GB)
Title: Fracture fixation device
Inventor: COOPER JOHN JOSEPH
IPC: A61B17/86
Filed: 1993-03-29
Abstract: A fracture fixation device comprises a bone supporting plate component (10) and attachment means in the form of a plug arranged to be an interference fit within a pre-drilled hole in the bone without further damage to the bone. The plug (12) may be held in place by resilient barbs (32 Figure 2) or it can be expanded within the pre-drilled hole by an expanding member, such as pin (14). The pin and plug may be separate components. Alternatively, either the pin or the plug may be integral with the supporting plate. The device may be formed from a biologically degradable material such as a resorbable polymer or co-polymer, or from a composite material comprising a resorbable polymer and a particulate material. The particulate may be hydroxyapatite. A fracture fixation device formed from biologically degradable materials does not need to be removed from the body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278008-A (GB)
Title: Folded paper sheet
Inventor: HOLLAND HENRY MILTON
IPC: G09B29/00
Filed: 1993-05-14
Abstract: A printed paper sheet 1 is folded into five by four concertina-like folds, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d of alternate senses parallel to the long edge of the sheet, and folded into four by three concertina-like folds 3a, 3b, 3c of alternate senses parallel to the short edge of the sheet. The outermost surfaces of the folded sheet are protected by covers, 4 and 5, which may be of plastic. The sheet may carry a map or time-table, and may be arranged to fold into credit-card size. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280952-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for facilitating the shaking of a wok to toss the food
Inventor: HU LUNGCHIANG
IPC: A47J27/14
Filed: 1993-08-10
Abstract: An apparatus for facilitating the shaking of a wok to toss the food comprises a support 12, a wok 20 and shake facilitating means 30. The shake facilitating means comprises at least one elastic element, or a hydraulic element or system. The shake facilitating means ensures the easy shaking of a wok to toss the food. The wok may be provided with an induction heating coil integral therewith. The wok may be releasably secured to or held by a magnetic ring on the support. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281340-A (GB)
Title: Releasable clip for remote actuation
Inventor: BOARD MARK LYDON
IPC: A44B11/25
Filed: 1993-08-28
Abstract: A clip comprises a pair of identical clip members 1, 2, moulded of glass filled nylon material for instance. The clip members may be released by flexing the portions 13 away from each other eg by inflation of the tube 18 causing the lip (16) fig 2 to be released from the corner (9). Each member has at one end an eye 3 via which load can be applied to the clip by a line or strop. Adjacent the eye 3, there is provided an aperture 4 in a rigid end portion of the member. The end portion has recesses (6, 7,) fig 2 (not shown) whereby failure can occur at the corners of the aperture closest the eye 3. The aperture extends obliquely through the end portion 5, forming an acute angled corner (9) fig 3 at one side. The diagonally opposite corner 10 of the aperture 4 is rounded and continues away from the eye 3 as a shallow groove 11 to the edge 12 of the end portion. From the edge 12 of the end portion 5, opposite from the groove 11, a flexible portion 13 of the clip member extends in the same general direction as the end portion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270574-A (GB)
Title: Making electrophotographic and ionographic members
Inventor: SWAIN EUGENE ARTHUR
IPC: G03G5/05
Filed: 1993-09-15
Abstract: Processes for fabricating a layer of electrophotographic or ionographic imaging member include providing a member layer (13) having a smooth surface, and rubbing with roller (10) containing finely divided film forming particles (16) supplied by spray (15) and which are preferably substantially free of solvent against the smooth surface at the nip (12) between rollers (10, 11). The particles are rubbed on the smooth surface with sufficient force and speed of rubbing relative to the smooth surface to form a thin uniform continuous coating substantially free of pinholes on the smooth surface. The exemplified layers applied by this process are photoconductive, charge-blocking or conductive layers applied to a polyester belt or a polyester layer applied to an aluminium plate. Charge-transport, overcoat and backing layers may also be applied by this process. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272591-A (GB)
Title: Optical interconnect for electronic modules
Inventor: NICOLE PIERRE
IPC: H04B10/118
Filed: 1993-11-12
Abstract: An optical interconnect for first and second circuit boards in a computer comprises:- At the first board, a transmitter BAE comprising n electrooptical transducers LA1, LA2, ... one for each channel, spaced PA apart, and At the second board, a receiver BAD comprising 2n elongate optoectronic transducers D1, D2, D3, spaced PC = PA/2 apart, and a switching arrangement (fig 4, 5) for selecting either the odd or the even optoelectronic transducers - whichever gives the greater output.   This allows the interconnect to continue operation despite a certain amount of relative transverse or longitudinal movement between the modules. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286453-A (GB)
Title: Portable gas stove
Inventor: PENG YUAN-CHENG
IPC: F24C3/14
Filed: 1994-02-12
Abstract: A portable gas stove including a gas filling device and a gas controlling device, wherein the gas filling device includes an outlet connector (1) Fig 2 (not shown), an inlet connector (3), and a transparent tube (2) connecting the outlet connector to the inlet connector, and the gas controlling device includes a timer (110), a leaf spring (200), a tubular member (220) Fig 6A (not shown) fixedly connected with the leaf spring, a gas valve (210) slidably connected with the tubular member, a cylinder (900) engaged with another end of the tubular member, and a pull rod (700) connected with the gas valve, whereby the gas stove will not be excessively filled with gas and will automatically start and stop at predetermined times. Details are given of the mechanism controlling the gas valve and the construction of the cylinder (900). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278764-A (GB)
Title: Microwave ovens
Inventor: SHUTE MARTIN RALPH
IPC: H05B6/70
Filed: 1994-05-05
Abstract: There is disclosed various microwave applicators which are positioned above an electrically conductive conveyor band on which products, such as biscuits in a baking oven, are carried to be subjected to microwave radiation, the applicator having a launch section configured to provide an electric field in the region occupied by the products above the band which is that which would exist in a parallel plate transmission line extending lengthwise of the oven, the electric field having a plane of polarity which is normal to the plane of the band. TEM and/or TM1 modes of the electric field are created. The applicator (Figure 1) comprises symmetrically disposed feeder waveguides (3) extending across the conveyor bands, slots (8) in a longitudinally facing broad side (3') of the guides emitting waves into a first stage of a launch means (5), the first stage consisting of upper (6') and lower (6") first stage plates, the upper plates (6') connecting with second stage plates (7) which themselves connect with further applicator panels 11. Main treatment spaces (7') and further treatment spaces (11') are defined. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278643-A (GB)
Title: De-icing system for forward parts of a gas turbine engine
Inventor: MOUTON PIERRE CHARLES
IPC: F02C7/18
Filed: 1994-05-31
Abstract: A de-icing system for forward parts of a gas turbine engine comprises a device 2 for taking de-icing air from the compressor of the engine, a distributor device 3 for supplying the said air to the forward parts of the engine, and an air-fuel heat exchanger 4 so that the air taken from the compressor at low engine speeds is heated, and the air taken at full throttle is cooled, as a result of heat exchange with the fuel in the fuel supply circuit 5 of the engine. An oil-fuel heat exchanger 11 may also be provided, and the heat exchanger 4 may be located in a fuel re-circulating line (fig.5) or the main fuel delivery line (fig.6). The system provides substantially constant temperature de-icing air while avoiding overheating of the engine fan disc and front bearing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283819-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for operating an ultrasonic distance measurement sensor
Inventor: KNOLL PETER
IPC: G01S15/931
Filed: 1994-11-02
Abstract: A method and a device for operating an ultrasonic distance measurement sensor is proposed in which both the measuring sensitivity is monitored and a temperature compensation of the measurement result is carried out. This is achieved by receiving an echo signal the amplitude of which (or a ratio of the transmitted/received signals) is a measure of the sensitivity of the ultrasonic sensor, which can be used to control the gain of a receiver amplifier. Temperature compensation is achieved by measuring the distance of a fixed marking located on the vehicle. A value that is a measure of the temperature of the ambient air is produced from the measured propagation time and the theoretical propagation time to the obstacle. An edge of a raised licence plate holder that is placed on a bumper of a motor vehicle, and which lies in the detection range of the ultrasonic sensor, is used as an example. Also uses calculated temperature value for dashboard indicator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287312-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine combustion system
Inventor: MAEDA FUKUO
IPC: F23R3/28
Filed: 1995-02-24
Abstract: A gas turbine combustion system for low NOx discharge comprises a cylindrical combustor, a plurality of combustion sections 2a, 2b in an arrangement spaced apart in an axial direction of the combustor, a plurality of fuel supply lines independently connected to the combustion sections, respectively, premixed fuel supply sections 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d respectively provided for the fuel supply lines for supplying a premixed fuel, a diffusion combustion fuel supply section for supplying a diffusion combustion fuel N1, N2 to the combustion sections, and a control switching over the fuel supply sections to selectively supply either one of the premixed fuel and the diffusion combustion fuel. The premixed fuel at a first combustion stage is burned while the premixed fuel of subsequent stages is ignited by a high-temperature gas generated from combustion of the premixed fuel of a preceding combustion stage. Micro burners (5a, 5b, 5c) Fig 1, at the various stages help to stabilize the flames. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301578-A (GB)
Title: Valves for containers
Inventor: PEPPER BRIAN
IPC: B65D30/24
Filed: 1995-06-02
Abstract: A valve (2 fig 1) integral with or attached to a container (4 fig 1) permits the flow of filling material into the container. The valve comprises a tubular valve body (18 fig 1) made up of two planar strips 22 and 24, inlet 16 and outlet 20 connected via a passage. The valve body has an area of weaker construction 28 (such as a crease or perforation) or a rigid structure in or on the surface of the valve body which permits the valve body to be folded into two sections when a cord 30 attached to one of the sections is drawn, thereby closing the passage between the inlet 16 and outlet 20. The cord may extend around the periphery of the valve body (fig 4) or at least partially though the passage in the valve body. The valve body may be flexible or resilient. The container may be a sack or a box. In place of the cord the valve may be provided with a return spring to close the passage.
Patent GB-2292323-A (GB)
Title: Building toy
Inventor: RAMON NAVARRETE ESPINOSA
IPC: A63H18/02
Filed: 1995-08-01
Abstract: A building toy provides pieces needed to build toy race tracks. It allows different race tracks to be made so that small toy cars can run along them. The building toy includes six types of pieces which combined according to the user's imagination provide multiple possibilities for different race tracks. Three of these types of pieces are stretches of the race track, straight (2), curved (3) or sloped (1), which include guardrails, some of which are interrupted at the end to facilitate crossings and intersections in the race track. Two other types are connection blocks (4, 5) between the different stretches of the race track, and the other type is an end piece (6) for the beginning and end of the race tracks. The connections between the stretches of the race track and the connection blocks are done by means of respective cylindrical holes and projections (8, 11). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2307234-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring oxygen use in biological filter
Inventor: RUNDLE HOWARD
IPC: C02F3/00
Filed: 1995-11-17
Abstract: Oxygen consumption, in an oxidising waste water filter 10 for example, is monitored by collecting gas as it leaves the waste filter and analysing the collected gas to determine the oxygen content. Preferably the filter comprises a base supporting a particulate media column 12, oxygen supply means 20, liquid supply means and oxygen analysing apparatus 13, the analysing apparatus consisting of a gas collector 14 located at the outlet of the media column and a gas analyzer 16 coupled to the collector. Preferably the gas analyzer is also coupled to control means 19 so that the oxygen supplied to the filter may be continuously adjusted in accordance with the determined oxygen content of the collected gas. The filter may be a biologically aerated filter, a submerged aerated filter both of which consist of particulate media columns or the filter may be used with an activated sludge system.
Patent GB-2300174-A (GB)
Title: Flexible packaging tube
Inventor: RENAULT PHILIPPE
IPC: B65D35/08
Filed: 1996-04-24
Abstract: A flexible packaging tube comprising a malleable elongate tubular body (1) obtained by blow-moulding, having a closed bottom (6) formed without the need for folding or crimping due to heat-sealing and a cylindrical outlet portion (3) formed with a shoulder zone (2) at the top of the said tubular body. When viewed from the front elevation (Fig 1) the apparent width of the tubular body (1) increases as one moves from the shoulder zone (2) to the bottom end (6).