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Patent GB-2163266-A (GB)
Title: Photocopying
Inventor: KING ARNOLD RAYMOND
IPC: G03G15/04
Filed: 1984-08-17
Abstract: Winning lottery tickets in a pile 4 are identified, and information from each winning ticket printed on a respective cheque-like voucher together with the winning amount, with the aid of a code reader 5, microcomputer 6, win file 7, variable LCD display 8 for the winning amount, and photocopier 1. The tickets are fed past reader 5 to a masked platen window 2 where images of the unmasked area of a winning ticket (comprising the winner's address and ticket number) and a corresponding LCD display (of the winning amount) are transferred to a copy sheet (Fig. 2). Display 8 may comprise two LCD rows for the winning amount and a further row for the voucher serial number. A hard copy print-out may also be produced for verification purposes. The information in file 7 relating to already fed tickets may be flagged to prevent duplicate printing of vouchers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2167320-A (GB)
Title: A spray control system
Inventor: RAWLE MICHAEL DAVID
IPC: B05B12/00
Filed: 1984-09-19
Abstract: A spray control system comprising a pneumatically controlled needle valve (4) for regulating the flow rate of sealant supplied to a spray nozzle (2) and an on-off valve within the spray nozzle (2). Atomising air and fan air supplied to the spray nozzle (2) are also controlled by proportional control valves (12) and air jets are used to deflect the spray of sealant emitted by the spray nozzle (2). The spray nozzle may be mounted on a robot arm and the system controlled by a computer (7). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2152325-A (GB)
Title: Image processing apparatus
Inventor: MASAKI HISAJI
IPC: H04N1/38
Filed: 1984-12-10
Abstract: In an image processing apparatus capable of image masking and trimming a first image area is designated together with a second image area within said first image area, and different image processings are applied to said second image area and said first image area excluding said second image area. For black and white input image information the processed output may comprise the image information without charge, reversed image, black image or white image. The image areas are designated by entering the coordinates thereof (X, Y) into a random access memory. The first area may comprise the size of the original. 
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Patent GB-2182667-A (GB)
Title: Polymer concrete by percolation
Inventor: WYMAN RANSOME J
IPC: C08G18/32
Filed: 1985-11-07
Abstract: A method for the repair of a roadway having a cavity therein, comprises:     filling the cavity with an aggregate; forming a solution comprising from 0 to 8% of an OH terminated polyether polyol having a molecular weight of less than 2,000, from 23 to 35% of an organic polyisocyanate, from 38 to 58% of a solvent having a specific gravity of greater than 1, from 8 to 15% of a diaminotetrahydroxyl polyol, from 0.15 to 0.3% of an organic mercury catalyst and from 0 to 1% of an organic lead catalyst; and dispersing the solution through the aggregate and allowing the solution to percolate therethrough to fill the cavity.
Patent GB-2171347-A (GB)
Title: Pouring molten metal from a metallurgical vessel
Inventor: MULLER BRUNO
IPC: B22D37/00
Filed: 1986-02-21
Abstract: A method of pouring molten metal from a metallurgical vessel (1) includes blowing an inert gas into the discharge passage (2, 6) through a porous sleeve (8), at least a proportion of the inert gas being blown in impulsively to dislodge, or prevent formation of, deposits on the wall of the discharge passage. Various ways in which the gas supply may be pulsed are described. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2176263-A (GB)
Title: Method of protection of the inner surface of pipeline against corrosion
Inventor: VASILIEVICH SHISHKIN VIKTOR
IPC: B29C63/36
Filed: 1985-10-16
Abstract: The method consists in inserting into the pipeline a flexible sleeve, moving and pressing it to the inner surface of the pipeline by means of creation of an excessive pressure inside a hollow between the sleeve and the pipeline. Simultaneously with the pressing of the sleeve onto the inner surface of the pipeline, the latter is heated from inside and the difference between the pressures on both sides of the sleeve inserted into the pipeline is controlled.
Patent GB-2184631-A (GB)
Title: Fish breeding apparatus
Inventor: TSUKAGAWA YUKIO
IPC: A01K61/00
Filed: 1986-08-01
Abstract: A fish breeding apparatus comprises a polygonal frame body (1), a net (2) hanging from the frame body and a connecting member or connecting members (12) extending from the frame body toward the interior of the fish breeding apparatus.The polygonal frame body (1) is constituted by connecting a plurality of bar-like floating members (3) together by means of couplings (4A, 4B). Connecting members 12 may provide walkways to a central stage 13, or serve as supports for nets subdividing the enclosure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178990-A (GB)
Title: Soldering apparatus and method
Inventor: SMITH GERALD B
IPC: B23K1/015
Filed: 1985-11-25
Abstract: Soldering apparatus and method wherein an assembly (10) containing solder (16) is simultaneously subjected to vapor heating and ultrasonic vibration to provide for fluxless soldering. The solder (16) is heated in a solder pot (14) which creates a hot vapor space (38) above the surface of the solder (16). A transducer (22) vibrates the solder (16) in the pot (14) while the circuit board to be soldered floats on the surface of the solder (16). This invention is particularly useful for circuit board assemblies which are sensitive to cleansing in preparation for soldering and solder fluxes.
Patent GB-2181867-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling air-fuel ratio of air-fuel mixture for an internal combustion engine for vehicles
Inventor: KIUCHI TAKEO
IPC: F02D41/00
Filed: 1986-10-20
Abstract: When a vehicle enters a predetermined high and steady speed running condition (conditions 301, 302, 303) a basic fuel quantity factor KLSC is progressively decreased during time period TLSC until the air-fuel ratio is leaned to a value appropriate to the predetermined running condition. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2199333-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing shaped articles from vegetable particulate materials
Inventor: MAKI HIROHISA
IPC: C08G18/48
Filed: 1986-12-31
Abstract: A process for producing sheets or other shaped articles comprises applying a solution or dispersion of a urethane prepolymer having hydropilic nature in large excess of water optionally containing an inert binder polymer to vegetable particulate materials, shaping the resulting mass, curing and drying the shaped articles. The prepolymer has terminal free isocyanate groups and is formed by reacting excess polyisocyanate with a polyoxyalkylene polyol having an oxyethylene unit content of 10 to 90% by weight. Examples of vegetable particulate materials include saw dust, wood fragments, cork powder, rice bran, oil meal, soybean meal, rice or other grain hulls, straws and bark.
Patent GB-2187823-A (GB)
Title: Thermostatic valve
Inventor: SPIES VOLKER
IPC: F16K27/02
Filed: 1987-05-20
Abstract: A shank carrier 12 for a thermostatic valve has an end which in use is located within and secured to a union 4 of a valve housing, and means are provided on the carrier 12 for coupling a thermostat attachment thereto. The other end of the carrier is located adjacent to an end of a valve seating carrier 13. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205853-A (GB)
Title: A process for the production of octenes
Inventor: MATHYS GEORGE
IPC: C07C2/32
Filed: 1987-06-16
Abstract: N-butenes (especially butene-1) can be dimerised by contacting them with a catalyst comprising a mixture of a fluorine-containing nickel chelate, especially bis (1, 1 min , 1 sec , 5 min , 5 sec , 5 min sec  hexa-fluoro-2,4-pentane dionato) nickel, and a partially hydrolysed aluminium hydrocaryl compound, especially tetra isobutyl alumoxane.
Patent GB-2193923-A (GB)
Title: Display article manufacturing process
Inventor: FARRAR JOHN
IPC: B29C45/14
Filed: 1987-07-20
Abstract: A display article, such as a beer tap handle or pump display, comprises a starter block, display material applied to one face of the starter block and at least one layer of partially or substantially transparent plastics material injection moulded onto the one face of the starter block and the display material thereon. The plastics material may be an acrylic material.
Patent GB-2198838-A (GB)
Title: Forced-circulation cooking oven
Inventor: KRENZ HORST
IPC: F24C15/32
Filed: 1987-11-19
Abstract: A hot-air baking oven comprises an oven chamber from which an air current is drawn through openings in a rear wall (3) opposite the oven door (5). After heating by heating elements (6), the air is blown back into the chamber. Arranged parallel to side walls (1a, 1b) of the oven housing are air guide chambers, by way of which the air current drawn out of the oven chamber is guided and then blown back into the chamber in the region of the door (5), which has air guide surfaces 5b projecting therefrom. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215075-A (GB)
Title: Optical reflection filters
Inventor: LISSBERGER PAUL HANS
IPC: G02B5/28
Filed: 1987-12-30
Abstract: A reflection filter comprises a first, multi-layer system I containing a metallic absorbing layer 50 for absorbing radiation with wavelengths outside a predetermined bandwidth, and a second system II including a reflector 52 for reflecting radiation passing through the first system I. The first system includes a set of dielectric layers 55, 57 having at least two layers of dielectric materials with different refractive indices, positioned between the absorbing layer 50 and the reflector 52. Selection criteria for the absorbing layer and dielectric layer materials are defined. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2209354-A (GB)
Title: Filter medium forming system and process
Inventor: TAKAHASHI HIDEYUKI
IPC: B31D5/00
Filed: 1988-08-31
Abstract: An arrangement is disclosed for forming a filter medium of the type wherein pleats radially outwardly extend in which sides of the pleats are alternately bonded at the inner and outer peripheral sides to allow, fluid to be filtered, to flow generally along the length of the pleats. The arrangement comprises a pair of scoring drums (2) forming linear depressions (7) on the opposite side surfaces (S1, S2) of an elongate sheet-type filter medium, followed by device (3) for applying adhesive (10) onto the opposite side surfaces (S1, S2) at the edge sections. Then a device (4) pleats the medium along depressions (7) to form a plurality of pleats (P) each having two sides contiguous through each linear depression (7). A screw, drums (5) tightly contact predetermined sections (E1, E2) of the sides of each pleat (P) to mutually bond such sections with the adhesive (10). The adhesive is hardened. A control system uses a counter to count pleat numbers and operates a cutting device to cut predetermined lengths of the medium. The medium is carried to a rounding device having screw drums to form an annular or endless filter medium. The arrangement is suitable for mass production at high speed and with high accuracy. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222426-A (GB)
Title: Railway sleeper assembly
Inventor: WARD TERENCE
IPC: E01B9/64
Filed: 1988-08-31
Abstract: A railway sleeper assembly includes a wooden sleeper (23) and fittings thereon each including a sole plate (24) and fasteners (25) passing through the sleeper and the sole plate (24), each fastener (25) being associated with a cleat (26) adapted to secure a rail (28) to the sleeper. Optionally, the heads (29) of the fasteners (25) pass through an elongate strip of metal (30) and may be welded thereto to form a sub-assembly. Preferably locating means are provided for restraining the cleats against rotation and for determining the position of a rail base relative to the sole plate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2209689-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic separation of particles
Inventor: GERBER RICHARD
IPC: B03C1/035
Filed: 1988-09-07
Abstract: Particles are released at end 38 of a vibrating table 36 supplied from a hopper 40 and fall past a device 10 in which parallel superimposed super conducting cables 16, 18 produce a magnetic field in the region of the descending particles. The table 36 is level with the uppermost cable or raised above the table by the radius of the cable. The cables are held in clamp 24 and cooled in cryostat vessel 26. The side 28 of the device is provided with a wiper 32. Strongly magnetic particles are attracted to side 28 and can be removed by wiper 32, weakly magnetic particles fall into box 48, and non-magnetic particles into box 46. A movable wall 50 enables adjustment of the relative widths of boxes 46, 48. Under certain conditions the deflection of the particles is independent of their shape and size. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2214642-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for detecting the position of a piston ring in an internal combustion engine
Inventor: LASSANSKE GEORGE G
IPC: F02P17/00
Filed: 1988-12-05
Abstract: An internal combustion engine comprises an engine block 12 including a generally cylindrical inner wall 18 defining a combustion cylinder 20 and a piston 34 which is reciprocally slidable within the combustion cylinder 20 between a top dead center position and a bottom dead center position. At least one piston ring 36 is attached to the piston 34 and has an outer circumference in sliding contact with the inner wall 18. The piston ring 36 is fabricated of magnetic material, and an electromagnetic sensor 42 is provided for detecting the position of the piston ring 36 by producing a pulse as the ring passes the sensor. The electromagnetic sensor 42 provides a highly accurate timing signal which can be used to control fuel injection into the combustion cylinder 20. The sensor is recessed from the cylinder wall and screwed into a bore 46 in the main portion 14 of block 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227999-A (GB)
Title: Production of refractory articles
Inventor: EMBLEM HAROLD GARTON
IPC: C04B35/622
Filed: 1989-02-09
Abstract: A process for producing a refractory article, for instance a crucible or a saggar, from a refractory material, comprises (a) forming a settable slurry from the comminuted refractory material, water and a compound of magnesium or zinc, (b) introducing the slurry into a mould and allowing it to set to form a coherent green article; and (c) heating the green article to produce the refractory article.
Patent GB-2231971-A (GB)
Title: Advance mechanism for slide projector
Inventor: MCDUFFIE-WHITE PETER
IPC: G03B23/04
Filed: 1989-04-29
Abstract: An advance mechanism for slide projectors has two trays (1, 2) with lateral movement of slides (5a-5z) through the slide projection gate and into the opposite tray the trays moving in opposite directions (7, 8). The movements are driven by one shaft with a single nob which moves through one Geneva star drive to advance the lateral movement of the slides and then through a second Geneva star drive to advance the trays (Figs. 13 - 15 not shown). A second lateral movement of the slides may be put at the back of the projector to return slides to the first tray (Figs. 16 - 19 not shown). The trays are comprised of belts or chains with dividers to hold the slides in place providing the potential of endless cycle of the slides forward or backward through both trays (fig. 24 not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232451-A (GB)
Title: Rotary gland for feeding fluid and cable to a drill pipe
Inventor: BURKE KEVIN JOHN
IPC: E21B21/02
Filed: 1989-05-25
Abstract: A water gland includes a hollow barrel member (1) having at least one side aperture (11, 12) in flow communication with an inlet (10) formed in a housing (6) which is releasably clamped to the member (1). A releasable split sleeve member (17) is provided for engagement with one end of the barrel member (1) and a restrictor (5, 15, 16) is provided for engagement at the other end of the barrel member (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235776-A (GB)
Title: Measuring the fluid balance of a patient during surgery
Inventor: LEWIS CORNELIUS ANDREW
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 1989-08-10
Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for measuring the fluid balance of a patient during surgery in which the patient is periodically weighed throughout the operation. The weight values processed to remove unwanted fluctuations and transient effects and an indication of the patient's weight. The patient is preferably weighed using load cells (5) placed in or underneath the operating table (2). The data is preferably displayed graphically relative to a reference weight so that the change in the patient's weight during the course of the operation can be seen.
Patent GB-2223350-A (GB)
Title: Accelerating and storing charged particles
Inventor: NAKANISHI TETSUYA
IPC: H05H13/10
Filed: 1989-08-18
Abstract: Apparatus for accelerating and storing charged particles comprises a vacuum duct 14 which has two opposite linear portions 14a and two opposite curved portions 14b respectively connected to the linear portions and which functions to maintain the orbit of revolution of the charged particles in a vacuum; an accelerating device 13 for accelerating charged particles which is disposed on the orbit of the charged particles; a pair of bending magnets 11 which are respectively disposed on the curved portions of the vacuum duct; and a pair of quadrupole electromagnets 12 which are respectively disposed on the linear portions of the vacuum duct and at least one of which is disposed spaced from the centre of the corresponding linear portion. Preferably both quadrupoles 12 are similarly spaced from the centre of their respective linear portion 14a so that the particle injecting septum electromagnet 16 and the orbit-correcting kicker electromagnet 18 may be accommodated in a compact apparatus. Various configurations of bending magnets and magnetic shield arrangements therefor are also disclosed in Figs. 3-17 (not shown). …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2240485-A (GB)
Title: Moving band filter
Inventor: TOMS ALAN W
IPC: B01D29/09
Filed: 1990-02-01
Abstract: A filter comprises two axially spaced, rotatable discs 6 with an endless filter band 12 entrained round the lower parts of their peripheries to define a chamber for liquid 30 to be filtered. Each disc carries two peripheral sealing rings 9a, 9b, and a second liquid 34 is fed into the space 10 between the rings and maintained at a level higher than liquid 30 to prevent leakage of liquid 30 from the chamber between discs 6 and band 12. Liquid 34 may be water or filtrate. Band 12 supports a non-endless length of filter paper (not shown) and moves intermittently in response to rising level of liquid 30. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231431-A (GB)
Title: Alarm or warning device using, as sensing means, a low voltage D.C. biased shielded coaxial cable
Inventor: HRUBY ENZO
IPC: G08B13/26
Filed: 1990-04-03
Abstract: Said cable 4 is positioned along the periphery of the area under control, and one or both of its ends are connected to an electronic circuit 3 apt to detect the voltage variations at the cable ends, deriving from its capacity variations resulting from the subsonic shock waves caused by the movement of things or people in the neighbourhood of said cable. 
<??>The device of the invention is used in the alarm systems against intrusions and thefts, both for real and personal property. In the first case, it is preferably positioned underground and it may also comprise screening means allowing to detect the movements coming from different directions. 
<??>The device is also advantageously used in the medical field, for the remote control and warning of the life functions of a patient, eg breathing and heartbeat, Fig 7 (not shown). 
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Patent GB-2243969-A (GB)
Title: Electronic clapperboard for television sound-vision synchronisation
Inventor: OLIPHANT ANDREW
IPC: H04N5/04
Filed: 1990-05-11
Abstract: Apparatus for use in synchronising sound and vision components of a television signal includes means for generating at intervals simultaneous sound and vision timing signals for incorporation into the television signal. Preferably the timing signals are generated mechanically by means 10, 12, 14, 16 disposed in the field of vision of a television camera which generates the television signal. A system for synchronising sound and vision components of a television signal may also comprise analyser means for detecting the presence of the timing signals in the television signal and for measuring the time difference between them. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234803-A (GB)
Title: Filling pressure valves with gases, particularly acetylene
Inventor: BENEDETTI IGINIO
IPC: F17C5/02
Filed: 1990-06-27
Abstract: An apparatus for filling pressure vessels with gases comprises a row of portable cylinders 11 which are restrained in supporting means 16 driven along slides 14, 15 on a fixed structure 12 to position them with respect to the delivery openings of at least one gas delivery means 22. As described the structure is an endless arrangement and comprises a chain 32 Fig 6 having pins engaged by ratchets 34, 35 driven by two pneumatic cylinders 30, 31. The apparatus includes safety means to prevent any movement of the cylinders during filling operations, to interrupt the power supply to the driving means in case of any movement of the cylinders, and both a fire-prevention fluid supply 27 and a cooling water supply 28. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233878-A (GB)
Title: Padded sleeve for a vehicle seat belt
Inventor: WRIGHT BARBARA KATHLEEN
IPC: B60R22/00
Filed: 1990-07-19
Abstract: The sleeve (1) is used to increase the comfort of the user (4) and comprises a rectangular piece of padded material (ABCD) in the form of e.g. a quilt which is folded around a seat belt (2) so that its opposite edges (CD and AB) overlap to form a sleeve (1) with padding which encircles the seat belt (2). The overlapping edges (CD and AB) are releasably fastened together with fastening strips (3A, 3B), e.g. of Velcro (Trade Mark). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235451-A (GB)
Title: Process for the preparation of alpha-alkyl lactones
Inventor: REBROVIC LOUIS
IPC: C07D315/00
Filed: 1990-08-31
Abstract: A process for the preparation of  alpha -alkyl-substituted lactones (I) comprising forming the  alpha -alkylidene lactone by reacting essentially equimolar amounts or  alpha -acyl lactone (IV), an aldehyde R'CHO, and an alkali metal hydroxide in an inert diluent at an elevated temperature while removing water and hydrogenating the alpha -alkylidene lactone to obtain the corresponding  alpha -alkyl lactone.   <IMAGE>   In the above formulae R* is a C1-8 alkyl and R', R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 & R6 are independently hydrogen or a C1-20 hydrocarbon moiety optionally substituted. alpha -Alkyl lactones of formula I are useful as aloma chemicals for adding to fragances to augment their odour.
Patent GB-2238115-A (GB)
Title: Optical profile measurement
Inventor: CLARKE TIMOTHY ALAN
IPC: G01B11/24
Filed: 1990-10-31
Abstract: Optical method and apparatus for the measurement of the profile of a surface, such as a shaft or tunnel, comprises a substantially monochromatic source of radiation, sensor means laterally displaced from said source of radiation, to detect radiation from said source after reflection from said surface, and non-linear correction means positioned between said surface and said sensor means. The non-linear correction means may be a prism. The radiation source may comprise a plurality of sources energized successively or simultaneously, to increase the rate of collection of measurement data. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-908263-A (GB)
Abstract: 908,263. Calculating-machine. VERWALTUNGSGESELLSCHAFT DER WERKZEUGMASCHINENFABRIK OERLIKON. Feb. 20, 1959 [Feb. 26, 1958], No. 5916/59. Class 106 (1). The differential actuators 1 of a calculating- machine are driven by a common driving member 7, in part frictionally and in part through resilient detent members. The frictional drive is effected through friction plates 12 under the action of a spring 13, and the detents 15, which are preferably formed integrally with the actuators, engage a groove in the driving member 7.