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Patent ZA-855269-B (ZA)
Title: A safety device
Inventor: SOELL ERNST
IPC: E06C7/18
Filed: 1985-07-12
Abstract: 1. A slide for a safety means for use in climbing a ladder, said slide (8) moving in a guide with C-profile open to the front, the profile lips (6) of the C-profile confining the opening of the C-profile form guide flanges, the slide has guide means (10) embracing the guide flanges, parts (16) of the guide means are adapted for rotation to disengage the engagement with the guide flanges and allow the slide to be removed from and inserted into the guide means, said slide further including means (22, 23) for fastening a safety belt and a pawl (18) held in locking position by spring action, and the tip (20) of said pawl cooperates with spaced abutment faces (5) provided in the interior of the C-profile of the guide means, characterized in that the parts (16) of the guide means (10) arranged in the interior of the C-profile are designed for rotation about an axis disposed normal to the plane of the opening (7) of the C-profile and, in inserting position, have a transverse dimension less than the width of the opening (7) of the C-profile.
Patent ZA-876021-B (ZA)
Title: Right parallelepiped cassette for tape-like recording media,and housing part thereof
Inventor: HOFFRICHTER BERND
IPC: G11B23/087
Filed: 1987-08-14
Abstract: A right parallelepiped cassette is provided with a guide insert as a separate housing part which can be produced and machined separately and very precisely, contains important guide elements of the cassette and can be oriented in a predetermined manner on reference surfaces of the remainder of the cassette housing and fastened thereon. In a particular embodiment, the cassette contains detachably fastened spacing elements for measuring the alignment of the guide elements. The cassette can advantageously be used for any type of recording media in tape or strip form.
Patent ZA-886860-B (ZA)
Title: Cyclic grf-analogs
Inventor: FELIX ARTHUR MARTIN
IPC: A61P5/00
Filed: 1988-09-14
Abstract: Linear and cyclic growth hormone releasing factor analogs of the formula   <IMAGE> and a method for stimulating the release of growth hormone in subjects by administering to the subject an effective amount of the compounds of the invention.
Patent ZA-899875-B (ZA)
Title: Immunodiagnostic assays for use in the detection and determination of mastitis
Inventor: JOYCE PATRICK JOSEPH
IPC: C12P21/08
Filed: 1989-12-21
Abstract: Immunodiagnostic assays for the detection and determination of mastitis and sub-clinical mastitis comprise capturing neutrophils or fragments or soluble products thereof in a milk sample on an insolubilised form of a corresponding antibody, optionally using conditions whereby the cells in the milk sample are lysed. Monoclonal antibodies are provided which can be used in said assays and which are specific to neutrophils.
Patent ZA-913148-B (ZA)
Title: Process for the continuous manufacture of articles of hygiene such as nappy-pants,and article of hygiene thus manufactured
Inventor: LECLERCQ MAURICE PIERRE
IPC: A61F5/44
Filed: 1991-04-25
Abstract: A process for the continuous manufacture of articles of hygiene such as nappy-pants, of the type comprising an absorbent pad arranged between a liquid-impervious outer sheet and a liquid-permeable inner sheet, characterised in that absorbent pads are deposited at intervals onto a liquid-permeable continuous strip unwound from a reel in that a film of plastic material is extruded and deposited in the state where it has not yet solidified onto the strip and onto the pads, by applying the film against the strip and against the pads to make it adhere thereto and in that, after solidification of the film, a composite strip is cut transversely in the region situated between the absorbent pads, into individual articles.
Patent ZA-925058-B (ZA)
Title: High productivity process for the production of maleic anhydride
Inventor: EBNER JERRY RUDOLPH
IPC: B01J8/06
Filed: 1992-07-07
Abstract: An improved process for the manufacture of maleic anhydride by catalytic oxidation of a nonaromatic hydrocarbon having at least four carbon atoms in a straight chain, in which a gas containing oxygen and hydrocarbon is passed through a fixed catalyst bed in a tubular reactor. The activity of the catalyst bed is graded in such manner that the reactor can be operated at an initial (feed gas) hydrocarbon concentration of over 1.5% by volume, an integrated average temperature difference between gas and cooling fluid of at least about 15 DEG  C. over that portion of the bed in which the gas temperature exceeds the cooling fluid temperature, and a productivity of at least about 5.0 lbs. maleic anhydride per hour, without the temperature difference between the gas and the cooling fluid exceeding 80 DEG  C. at any point in the catalyst bed during the course of the reaction. Preferably, the catalyst activity and the gas permeability of the bed vary in the direction of gas flow so that both the catalyst activity and the pressure drop per unit distance are lower in a critical region, where the combination of temperature and hydrocarbon concentration could otherwise cause the reaction to proceed at an excessive rate, than they are in a region of low temperature and low hydrocarbon concentration. Significant and unexpected improvement in reactor performance is achieved by the combination of a graded catalyst charge and incorporation of a catalyst modifying organophosphorus compound in the hydrocarbon feed.
Patent ZA-926837-B (ZA)
Title: A pharmaceutical composition for and a method of using a combination of an uricosuric agent and an EAA antagonist
Inventor: BIGGE CHRISTOPHER FRANKLIN
IPC: A61K45/00
Filed: 1992-09-08
Abstract: The present invention is a pharmaceutical composition having a combination of an uricosuric agent such as probenecid or the like and an excitatory amino acid antagonist useful for treating a disease advantageously affected by treatment with an excitatory amino acid antagonist.
Patent ZA-928101-B (ZA)
Title: Motor vehicle wheel frame.
Inventor: ANDRIAN CHRISTIAAN ANDREAS
IPC: B29D99/00
Filed: 1992-10-20
Abstract: A motor vehicle wheel frame 10 is in the form of an assembly including three main components 12, 14, 30 of fibre reinforced synthetic plastics moulded material and a pre-assembled hub 32. First and second members 12, 14 are mirror images. Each includes a circular band portion 16, 18; a plurality of spoke portions 20, 22, extending inwardly from the band portions; and hub mounting means 24, 26 in the form of an inner peripheral flanges at inner ends of the spoke portions. The first and second members are closed on each other to form an outer, circular, outwardly concave band 28, a plurality of hollow spokes and the hub mounting formations in opposed arrangement. The third main component is a rim 30 seated in the concave band 28 and adapted to seat a tyre. The hub 32 is received intermediate the hub mounting formations. The three main components and the hub are assembled together and bonded together by means of suitable resinous adhesives. <IMAGE>
Patent ZA-936507-B (ZA)
Title: Process for the production of protease inhibitors
Inventor: HEIM JUTTA
IPC: C12N15/81
Filed: 1993-09-03
Abstract: A novel process for the production of recombinant desulphatohirudin by transformed yeast strains is provided. The process makes use of an expression cassette comprising the yeast CUP1 promoter. The invention concerns also said transformed yeast strains, novel expression vectors and methods for the production thereof.
Patent ZA-978577-B (ZA)
Title: Two-phase polymer combination dissolvable in aqueous alkali and process for the production thereof.
Inventor: RUGGIERI JUAN CARLOS
IPC: C08L33/06
Filed: 1997-09-25
Abstract: A two-phase polymer combination soluble in an aqueous alkali is composed of (a) an alkali-soluble copolymer or terpolymer of an  alpha - beta -unsaturated monocarboxylic acid with COOH groups uniformly distributed in the molecule chain, as continuous phase, and (b) a copolymer or terpolymer which is not soluble in the aqueous alkali and has epoxy groups along its polymer chain, as discontinuous finely dispersed phase, whereas (c) the free epoxy groups at the surface of the polymer particles of the discontinuous phase are linked with part of the carboxyl groups of the polymer of the continuous phase by ester formation, and the remaining COOH groups remain unaltered. The two-phase polymer can be produced by melting together under the action of shearing forces the previously produced, COOH groups-containing polymer and the epoxy groups-containing polymer.
Patent GB-2358788-B (GB)
Title: Liquid heating appliances with progressive temperature indicator
Inventor: O'NEILL ROBERT ANDREW
IPC: A47J27/212
Filed: 2000-02-03
Granted: 2003-04-23
Abstract: A liquid heating device, such as a kettle or hot water jug, having visual temperature indication means in the form of a series of light emitters which are arranged to be lit progressively as liquid is heated in the appliance. The appliance is provided with a thick film heating element having positive temperature coefficient resistor (PTCR) portions which develop varying voltages as the heating element heats up in use, and these voltages are used to trigger the operation of respective diodes of an LED array so that the array lights up progressively as the temperature rises. The LEDs range in colour from green (cold) through yellow/orange (warm) to red (hot) and can illuminate a sight glass of the vessel or the vessel contents in which case the vessel wall has at least a portion which is transparent or translucent. The main heating element of the device may be in series (as shown) or in parallel (Figure 2) with a parallel arrangement of PTCR's and associated fixed resistors.
Patent GB-2364480-B (GB)
Title: Method of using speech recognition to initiate a wireless application (WAP) session
Inventor: GALLAGHER WARREN
IPC: H04M3/493
Filed: 2000-06-30
Granted: 2004-07-14
Abstract: A method of initiating a data session between a wireless device and an information network over a wireless communication link includes establishing a voice session between the wireless device and a voice recognition application over the wireless communication link. A speech request is conveyed to the voice recognition application for information to be obtained from the information network. The voice recognition application converts the speech request into search criteria. A search of the information network is then initiated using the speech criteria and the voice session is terminated. A data session is then established with the wireless device and the search results are pushed to the wireless device over the wireless communications link.
Patent GB-2356296-B (GB)
Title: Insulation-Piercing fastener
Inventor: BARNETT GARY
IPC: H01R4/24
Filed: 2000-11-07
Granted: 2003-05-28
Abstract: Insulation-piercing fasteners are provided having a generally cylindrical shank, externally threaded along at least part of its length. The end portion of the shank is configure to engage an insulated electrical conductor and is formed with a hollowed end portion. The hollowed end portion has a generally cylindrical recess having a diameter less than the diameter of the shank. The wall of the hollowed end portion has at least one interruption. The width of the interruption is less than the maximum internal width of the hollowed end portion.
Patent GB-2377661-B (GB)
Title: Methods of manufacturing particles
Inventor: JACHUCK ROSHAN JEET JEE
IPC: B01F25/74
Filed: 2001-07-20
Granted: 2005-04-20
Abstract: A method of manufacturing particles, especially nanoparticles, by way of precipitation from solution on a rotating surface (1) of a rotating surface reactor is disclosed. Nanoparticles with a tight size distribution may be manufactured in bulk and without the problems of agglomeration that are associated with traditional stirred-tank reactors. Use of a rotating surface reactor allows precipitation of nanoparticles from viscous, supersaturated solutions by way of homogeneous nucleation aided by strong micromixing.
Patent GB-2435320-B (GB)
Title: A device for temperature conditioning an air supply
Inventor: WARD BARRY
IPC: A47C21/04
Filed: 2006-02-17
Granted: 2008-10-08
Abstract: A heating and cooling device for temperature conditioning an air supply for an air conditioned appliance, said heating/cooling device comprising: a first air passage for channeling a first air flow; a second air passage for channeling a second air flow; an inlet fan for drawing air into said first, air passage; an exhaust fan for drawing air through said second air passage; one or a plurality of heat exchangers for exchanging heat between air in said first air passage and air in said second exhaust air passage; wherein said first air passage comprises a tubular channel having an inlet at a first end and only one outlet, said outlet being at a second end of said passage, and said inlet fan is positioned at said inlet, such that said first air flow is channeled through said inlet fan, along the whole of said air passage, encountering all of said one or plurality of heat exchangers, and out of said outlet.
Patent GB-2440561-B (GB)
Title: Data storage system
Inventor: TOPHAM ANDREW
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2006-07-28
Granted: 2011-03-30
Abstract: A data storage system comprising a server computer and a data storage medium. The server computer includes an interface, such as an iSCSI interface, for communicating with a host computer. In response to receiving data from the host computer, the server computer determines whether or not the host computer has access to a virtual data storage device. If the host computer does not have access to a virtual data storage device, the server computer provides a virtual data storage device for access by the host computer, the virtual data storage device employing at least a portion of the data storage medium such that data stored to the virtual data storage device are stored to the portion of the data storage medium.
Patent GB-2450009-B (GB)
Title: Apparent dip angle calculation and image compression based on region of interest
Inventor: HASSAN GAMAL A
IPC: G01V11/00
Filed: 2007-01-12
Granted: 2011-03-02
Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for logging an earth formation and acquiring subsurface information wherein a logging tool is conveyed in borehole to obtain parameters of interest. The parameters of interest obtained may be density, acoustic, magnetic or electrical values as known in the art. The parameters of interest may be transmitted to the surface at a plurality of resolutions using a multi-resolution image compression method. Parameters of interest are formed into a plurality of Cost Functions from which Regions of Interest are determined to resolve characteristics of the Features of interest within the Regions. Feature characteristics may be determined to obtain time or depth positions of bed boundaries and borehole Dip Angle relative to subsurface structures, as well borehole and subsurface structure orientation. Characteristics of the Features include time, depth, and geometries of the subsurface such as structural dip, thickness, and lithologies.
Patent GB-2471649-B (GB)
Title: Mechanical extract ventilation unit
Inventor: CROKE ANTHONY LAURENCE
IPC: F24F7/06
Filed: 2009-06-29
Granted: 2013-11-06
Abstract: The mechanical extract ventilation unit comprises a plurality of inlet ports 34a-d, an exhaust port 42, a fan for moving air from the inlets to the exhaust, and at least one redirector 40 for redirecting air from at least one of the inlets towards the fan. A redirector may be provided for each inlet, each redirector comprising a circular scoop. Caps 32 may be used to cover inlets that are not required. The fan may be a centrifugal fan and the inlets may be arranged around a central cavity of the unit, wherein at least one of the inlets and redirectors are directed off centre of the centrifugal fan's intake. A recess may be provided directly behind, and having a diameter greater than or equal to, the fan intake to allow a vortex to form in use. The arrangement of the redirectors reduces air turbulence in the central cavity, making the unit quieter and more efficient in use.
Patent GB-2108350-B (GB)
Title: System for spatially transforming images
Inventor: BENNETT PHILLIP PATRICK
IPC: H04N5/262
Filed: 1981-04-10
Granted: 1986-05-14
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/US81/00469 Sec. 371 Date Oct. 7, 1981 Sec. 102(e) Date Oct. 7, 1981 PCT Filed Apr. 10, 1981 PCT Pub. No. WO82/03741 PCT Pub. Date Oct. 28, 1982.A system for spatially transforming images by separate transformation of each dimension of the image is exemplified by a raster scan television system which includes for each color component a transposing memory providing a change of scan direction from horizontal to vertical, a vertical transformation system transforming in the vertical direction the vertically scanned video information, a second transposing memory coupled to receive vertically transformed video information and provide a change of scan direction from vertical back to horizontal, and a horizontal transformation system coupled to horizontally transform the horizontally scanned video signal to produce a color component output signal. The transformation system is controlled by a transform composer factorizor which receive input commands designating X and Y pretranslations, X and Y size control, Z axis rotation angles, and X and Y post translations to produce a commanded composite transformation which is then factored into horizontal and vertical components.
Patent GB-2131730-B (GB)
Title: Wire bonding
Inventor: KAMIJO ATSUSHI
IPC: H01L21/603
Filed: 1983-11-24
Granted: 1987-07-08
Abstract: In order to bond a fine metal wire of a high tensile strength or a low cost to an electrode of a semiconductor chip and an external lead of a semiconductor device package, either an inert gas or an inert gas containing a predetermined concentration of oxygen is made to flow through a region in which the tip of the fine metal wire is melted by a spark discharge, parallel to the path of the discharge.
Patent GB-2278017-B (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device and production method therefor
Inventor: KOMARU MAKIO
IPC: H01L29/812
Filed: 1994-05-13
Granted: 1997-07-30
Abstract: A semiconductor integrated circuit device including transistors operating at a high frequency band includes a semiconductor substrate 1, a Thrnugh-hole hole 13 penetrating the substrate, and one or more transistor cells 5 disposed on material 13a of a low thermal resistance filling the hole 13. Thus, the transistor cells formed on the material of a low thermal resistance filling the hole 13 are separated from the substrate surrounding the transistor cells. Accordingly, the semiconductor device generates no crack of the substrate even when the thickness of the substrate at the transistor cell part is made thinner than 30 mu m for the purpose of improving the heat radiation characteristic and a semiconductor device having an excellent heat radiation property is obtained. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278521-B (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for providing power to a coaxial cable network
Inventor: SKINNER RUSSELL ALLEN
IPC: H04M/
Filed: 1994-05-26
Granted: 1998-06-17
Abstract: A fiber optic/coaxial cable telephony network including power. Power is supplied through the coaxial cable portion of the video network to an cable network unit where the power is converted and supplied to the equipment including customer premises equipment.
Patent GB-2316314-B (GB)
Title: Implement for the treatment of hair
Inventor: DORBER RALF
IPC: A45D20/50
Filed: 1996-11-22
Granted: 1998-07-01
Abstract: The invention is directed to an implement for the treatment of hair, particularly for the styling and/or drying of hair, which is adapted to be connected with the air exit end of a personal-care appliance through which air flows, in particular of a hair dryer or a hot-air curling brush. The implement is comprised of a main body and at least one active body movable relative to the main body, for example a supporting structure carrying several hair pick-up elements. An electric drive mechanism, in particular an electric motor, is provided on the implement for moving the active body.
Patent GB-2307071-B (GB)
Title: Multi-media storage system
Inventor: BABA HIROSHI
IPC: G06F11/10
Filed: 1996-06-12
Granted: 1998-04-29
Abstract: In a storage system for multi-media data, independent primary data items, such as videos A, B, C, and redundant data DD are stored on disc drives 210, 211 and, if one drive 210 fails, requested data are reconstructed from the redundant data and the data on the other drives 210. The storage system may be of the redundant-array-of-inexpensive-disks (RAID) type having a control unit 213 with provision for retrying acesses, logging the retries, suspending access to a faulty drive, adding an extra drive and updating redundancy data.
Patent GB-2334080-B (GB)
Title: Pipe threading apparatus and method of threading a pipe
Inventor: DELAFORCE STEPHEN ROBERT
IPC: H02G1/08
Filed: 1999-01-19
Granted: 2002-11-06
Abstract: A pipe threading arrangement includes a launch body (13) and a parachute (15) within tube (12). The parachute is launched into pipe (2) via slide valve (1) and brings with it a threading cable (19). At a remote location within the pipe (2) the parachute is stopped by a catch arm (8) with associated catch finger (5). The parachute is deflated and retrieved, together with the threading cable, via the slide valve into the catch body (4).
Patent HU-216460-B (HU)
Title: Method and apparatus for determining the catching point for the automatic controller of clutch
Inventor: LIU CHIA-HSIANG
IPC: B60W30/19
Filed: 1992-12-30
Abstract: This invention provides automatic and reliable determination of the touch point of a clutch controlled by an automatic clutch actuation controller. This invention determines the touch point while idling the engine, with the transmission in neutral and an inertial brake applied. The clutch actuation controller engages the clutch so that the measured transmission input speed matches a reference speed signal preferably between 40% and 60% of the idle speed. This reliably provides the degree of clutch engagement at a small torque matching the braking torque. When the transmission input speed is within a predetermined amount of the reference speed signal, such as 4%, this invention determines the clutch touch point corresponding to the degree of clutch engagement. This degree of clutch engagement may be a clutch position signal or a clutch pressure signal produced by an existing sensor used in the automatic clutch control. If no measured clutch engagement signal is available, this degree of clutch engagement may be the clutch engagement signal used to control the degree of clutch engagement. The touch point is set as the difference between this degree of clutch engagement for the small torque and a clutch touch point offset. <IMAGE>