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Patent GB-2199844-A (GB)
Title: Alcohol production
Inventor: KALINA VLADIMIR
IPC: C12P7/14
Filed: 1988-01-08
Abstract: The process is applied continuously in an apparatus comprising a number of circulating fermenters (1-4) and a separator (5) which are arranged in a cascade. The growth of a flocculant yeast is promoted in the first fermenter and inhibited in the following ones. No yeast is recycled. 
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Patent GB-2210334-A (GB)
Title: Floating production system and vessel for undersea oil well
Inventor: LANG CRAIG
IPC: B63B9/06
Filed: 1988-01-13
Abstract: A semi-submersible vessel (24) for a floating oil production system comprises a superstructure (62) supported by legs (60) which are joined by a base (58) at their lower ends to form a rigid structure. The vessel may be made from steel boxes welded together or from reinforced concrete. Oil processing facilities on the vessel are connected by flexible risers (22) to the upper ends of rigid or semirigid risers (12) secured to a buoy (18) held against movement at a depth of some 50 m. The vessel is thus free to move relative to the risers (12) which are held at a level such that they are substantially unaffected by wind, wave and tidal movements. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2217741-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of silk fabrics
Inventor: HEYWOOD DEREK WALLWORK
IPC: D06M101/10
Filed: 1988-04-21
Abstract: In a treatment process by which the crease-resistance and stability to washing of a silk fabric can be improved while yet preserving its 'handle' or feel, the fabric is impregnated with a colloidal melamine resin and a non-ionic silicone elastomer.
Patent GB-2222667-A (GB)
Title: Bomb containment device
Inventor: COWARD DAVID PAUL
IPC: F42B39/24
Filed: 1988-08-12
Abstract: A containment device for use as a receptacle for a suspect explosive device comprises a tube arranged in use to form a receptacle bin and a support, e.g. a net, within the tube for supporting the suspect device. The material of the tube incorporating a continuous elongate reinforcing material e.g. glass fibre impregnated with resin.
Patent GB-2221660-A (GB)
Title: Wheel brace support
Inventor: WILTON KEVIN ALLAN
IPC: B60B29/00
Filed: 1988-08-12
Abstract: The wheel brace support 1 comprises tubular legs 2a and 2b which converge in a common plane towards a head 8 having a base plate 9 with a concave configuration defining a trough 12 for supporting a wheel brace shank within an opening 11 enclosed by the plate 9 and angle plate 10. Pins (5a, Fig 2) cooperate with apertures 5 to enable securement of components 3a, 4a; 3b, 4b, of each leg to ensure a particular position of elevation of head 8. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222668-A (GB)
Title: Munition release apparatus
Inventor: COPP WARREN KENNETH
IPC: F42B12/58
Filed: 1988-09-07
Abstract: A mechanism for the rapid release of munitions from an airborne platform comprises a housing 1 having a recess 2 which is supplied with pressurised gas. The recess is initially sealed by a plug 7 whose outer surface bears on the munition 15 to be released. On pressurisation of the chamber, the plug is forced out of its seating, a shear pin 12 breaks and the plug accelerates away from the housing, imparting an impulse to the munition. The movement of the plug is enhanced by an inflatable shroud which is folded and retained prior to deployment in grooves 5 machined into the housing 1. Two such mechanisms mounted back to back may be used to ensure collision-free separation of pairs of munitions even in turbulent conditions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2212398-A (GB)
Title: Adhesive dressings
Inventor: SANDBANK BARRY MICHAEL
IPC: A61F13/02
Filed: 1988-11-16
Abstract: An adhesive dressing comprises a backing layer (2) having over one surface a pressure sensitive adhesive layer (3). A removable protector (4) covers the adhesive layer and a handling means (5) is present at one edge of the backing layer. The dressing has a fold (8) in a direction substantially parallel to the handling means so that the backing layer is on the outside of the fold. The portion of the dressing beyond the fold is releasably attached to the portion of the dressing before the fold preferably by means of a double-sided tape (10). In use the protector may be peeled from the adhesive layer up to the fold when peeling will stop. The protector and handling means may be used to position the dressing on the skin. Application of a further force peels the protector from the rest of the adhesive surface. The dressings are for use as I.V. dressings.
Patent GB-2220731-A (GB)
Title: Armoured fighting vehicles
Inventor: LINAKER DAVID DORING ASTON
IPC: F41H7/02
Filed: 1989-06-16
Abstract: An armoured fighting vehicle 10 comprises a boom device 11 mounted at one end on a turret race 12 on the body of the vehicle 10. Device 11 is extensible and retractable and is operable by a drive device 17 within the vehicle 10. It is of the folding arm type having three portions 11A, 11B, 11C, the central portion 11B being connected between portions 11A, 11C by hinge devices 13A, 13B. Arm portion 11C is preferably telescopic. The free end of device 11 carries a sensor pod 14 incorporating a plurality of sensor devices eg. visual viewing sensor, thermal imager and laser rangefinder, the data signals from which are directed along the boom device 11 to the interior of the vehicle 10 to a surveillance monitor 15 therein. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236264-A (GB)
Title: Liquid ring degassing apparatus
Inventor: MANGNALL KEITH
IPC: B01D19/00
Filed: 1989-08-30
Abstract: Liquid to be treated is passed through the driven rotor shaft 14 to be flung radially outwards via nozzles 17 so that it passes through packing 15 and forms a thin ring 18 on the inside of the casing 11. Rotor blades 19 support the packing and propel the ring towards liquid exit 12. Stripping gas is introduced via inlets 20 in the end wall and moves inwardly - and thus in contraflow to the liquid - towards outlets 21. In a second embodiment (Fig 2, not shown), no packing is used, and the rotor is mounted eccentrically in the casing. Stripping gas is introduced by axial pipes within the liquid ring.
Patent GB-2225107-A (GB)
Title: Classifying objects
Inventor: SMITH MARTIN PHILLIP
IPC: B07C5/10
Filed: 1989-10-05
Abstract: In order to make a rough sort of objects according to shape, using equipment which is relatively inexpensive, the objects are dropped in succession through a viewing zone, where they are viewed in bright field illumination by three viewers along orthogonal axes, using radiation of different wave-lengths (or viewing in rapid succession). The viewers sense the presented area. The presented areas are compared in a microprocessor 41 in order to obtain a rough determination of the shape of the object. The presented areas can be e.g. summated to obtain a rough determination of the size of the object. 
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Patent GB-2227722-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for controlling height of a vehicle
Inventor: MINE ATSUSHI
IPC: B60G17/0165
Filed: 1990-01-30
Abstract: In a motor vehicle having a vehicle height adjusting device, wherein the height of each suspension is controlled so as to attain a set reference vehicle height (H), reaction forces (PFL, PFR, PRL, PRR) of respective suspensions (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d) are detected and a difference ( DELTA P) between the detected reaction forces is calculated according to a formula, while the vehicle is stationary or is being driven straight. When the difference ( DELTA P) exceeds a predetermined value, it is determined that there are imbalances of the road surface contact loads of the wheels. Upon the determination of imbalances, the reference vehicle height (H) is increased for some suspensions and decreased for other suspensions to eliminate the imbalances. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2242500-A (GB)
Title: Connecting shackle
Inventor: TIMMINGTON DAVID ARTHUR
IPC: F16G15/04
Filed: 1990-02-27
Abstract: Releasable shackle for connecting wire rope or other tackle, particularly for heavy duty applications has two U shaped link portions 10, 12 assembled to form a closed link by inserting a coupling pin 34 through aligned apertures in matingly shaped end formations 26-30 of limbs 14-20 of the portions. The apertures in one pair of limbs may be smaller than those in the other pair and the pin may have a correspondingly stepped diameter. The pin is releasably retained by a cotter pin 36. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243029-A (GB)
Title: Latching plug and socket for portable radio telephone
Inventor: SHELDRAKE CHRISTOPHER BRIAN
IPC: H01R13/627
Filed: 1990-04-12
Abstract: A plug (1) includes a resilient tongue (10) biased away from the plug body (3) and extending laterally therefrom in the direction of plug insertion. The tongue (10) and a socket (2) are provided with respective latch means (16, 11) which mutually engage when the plug is inserted into the socket. The latch is released by squeezing the tongue (10) against the main body (3). To prevent the tongue catching on obstacles and to prevent inadvertent release when the plug is used with a portable radio telephone, a rigid joining member (13) is provided between the rearward end of the tongue (10) and the main body (3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230962-A (GB)
Title: Card game
Inventor: ROBINSON ANDREW JAMES
IPC: A63F1/00
Filed: 1990-05-08
Abstract: A card game comprising at least two pluralities of playing cards, a first plurality of 'people' cards 2 bearing on one side the names 4, 6 of famous or infamous people and on the reverse side coded information 8, a second plurality of 'place' or 'event' cards (10) bearing on one side the name of a place or event and on the reverse side coded information, and one or more code reading cards 22 having a series of cutouts 24, 24A therein at predetermined positions, whereby when a code reading card is placed over the coded information some of the coded information is visible through some of said cut outs so as to enable the coded information to be decoded and read. This is done when a player is challenged. Players in turn pick up and match cards. People, places or events can be matched and people can be matched with events and places. A game resembling poker may be played. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232614-A (GB)
Title: Emulsification method
Inventor: OLIVER RAYMOND
IPC: C06B47/14
Filed: 1990-05-23
Abstract: A method for producing an emulsion explosive comprises introducing a liquid organic fuel phase and an immiscible liquid oxidiser phase into apparatus having a mixer chamber (5). Flow constrictor means (6) in the line introducing the liquid oxidiser phase produces an emergent turbulent jet which fragments into droplets in situ within the chamber. Orifice (10) introduces the fuel phase into the chamber (5) so that it contacts and becomes distributed around the droplets of oxidiser phase as they form to produce emulsion. Further shear mixing means (12) within the mixing chamber (5) enhances mixing of the chamber contents and so incorporates the fuel phase to produce a more refined emulsion suitable for use as the basis for an explosive system, particularly emulsions of high velocity. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245153-A (GB)
Title: Cupboard constructions
Inventor: WILLIS GAVIN REX
IPC: A47B47/04
Filed: 1990-06-01
Abstract: A cupboard construction comprises a one piece moulded plastics open fronted liner (17) having integral side (23), top, bottom and back walls and a peripheral flange (25) around the open front thereof. The liner is mounted in a support structure (10) including spaced upright panels (12, 14) mounted on legs (13) and a plinth (18) and supporting a work surface (11). The side panels (12, 14) have laterally extending flanges (40, 42) at their lower ends to support the liner between the panels with the liner secured to the panels. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233718-A (GB)
Title: Sliding bearing
Inventor: EASTHAM DAVID RAYMOND
IPC: F16C33/12
Filed: 1990-06-15
Abstract: A bearing comprises an overlay 14 deposited by cathodic sputtering. In one example the overlay comprises an aluminium matrix containing a dispersed phase of tin. The overlay contains a relatively low content of tin adjacent the interface 18 with the substrate rising to a relatively high content at the surface 24. The surface may comprise a layer 26 of substantially pure tin to act as a sacrificial overlay during initial running of the bearing. An interlayer 12 of leaded bronze may be present. The backing 10 is of steel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246456-A (GB)
Title: Virtual multimedia system
Inventor: BRYANT JOHN DOUGLAS
IPC: A47B37/00
Filed: 1990-07-24
Abstract: A dedicated computer-based system encompassing in one unit all the hardware necessary to produce complete integrated multi-media productions incorporating music, speech, video, graphics, text and animation. The system comprises a desk-top working surface 10 with rear supporting legs 20, two tower computer units 12 & 13 which also act as front supports for the desk-top working surface, electronic piano keyboard module 11, computer keyboard module 23, video effects generator module 21, foot control module 24, a spare module to accommodate graphics pallette 22. two computer monitors 44 & 15, loudspeakers 18 and two stereo video tape recorders 16 & 17. The control modules connect to the desk-top working surface 10 via discreet plug and socket connectors which are duplicated. The duplicated connectors allow the control modules to be moved when the piano keyboard is not in use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247848-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for dispensing drinks
Inventor: WYATT GARY DAVID
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 1990-08-17
Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing drinks, specifically a mixture of syrup (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and carbonated water, comprises storage means (20), in which a supply of syrup in a collapsible, flexible bag is located, and a pump (24) to pump syrup via a conduit (25) and cooling unit (26) via a dispensing valve (28) to a mixing zone (30). Located in the conduit (25) is a pressure sensitive switch (27) which is operative, on detection of a reduction in pressure of syrup in the conduit, as occurs when the supply of syrup fails, to terminate operation of the pump (24). Carbon dioxide is fed from a supply to a carbonating cylinder (39), and via conduit (35) to drive the pump (24). Water is fed from a supply through conduit (36) and pump (38), through solenoid valve (39) and cooling unit (26) into the carbonator tank (39). In the depression of a dispensing valve (52), pressure sensitive switch (valve) (51) detects a fall in pressure in conduit (49) and opens the valves (28 and 43), allowing carbonated water and syrup under pressure to flow to the mixing zone (30). On closure of tap (52), the pressure in line (49) increases, and switch (51) causes the valves (28 and 43) to close. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280736-A (GB)
Title: Store ejector
Inventor: RHODES GLENN MARTIN
IPC: B64D1/04
Filed: 1990-07-02
Abstract: A store ejector includes at least one fluid pressure operated ram (4). In use the ram (4) engages and ejects a store (5). The ejector includes a source of fluid under pressure and a throttle valve connected between the source of fluid under pressure and the ram (4). A pressure sensor detects the pressure supplied to the ram and an extension sensor monitors the extension of the ram. A computer receives inputs from the pressure and extension sensors and provides a control output to the throttle valve to control the valve to provide a predetermined applied thrust profile to the store. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244787-A (GB)
Title: Sealed transmission assembly between two coaxial shafts in casings which are fixed to one another
Inventor: MOUTON PIERRE
IPC: F02C7/32
Filed: 1991-05-22
Abstract: A sealed transmission assembly couples a tubular first rotary shaft (124) mounted in a first casing (130) to a coaxial second rotary shaft (136) mounted in a second casing (134) fixed to the first casing. The second casing (134) has a tubular protrusion (134c) which extends through the first casing (130) inside the first shaft (124) and projects into a chamber (142) defined by a cover (144) which is removably secured to the first casing on the opposite side from the second casing. The second shaft (136) has an extension (150) projecting through the tubular protrusion (134c) and a removable driving member (154, 162) connects the end of the extension (150) to the first shaft (124) for rotation therewith. Removable sealing means (172, 174) are disposed between the driving member (154, 162) and the end of the tubular protrusion projecting into the chamber (142). The arrangement is such that the driving member and the sealing means can be disassembled, after removal of the cover, without disconnecting the second casing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246016-A (GB)
Title: Cooling and mounting semiconductor chips
Inventor: MCGEARY MICHAEL LAWRENCE
IPC: H01L23/373
Filed: 1991-06-26
Abstract: A substrate 14 for mounting a semiconductor chip 10 consists of polysilicon material. The substrate may be assembled from separate polysilicon components, joined together and to the chip by gold eutectic. The polysilicon material may include an oxide layer or a pn junction on the side facing the semiconductor chip, and insulated electrical lead connections may be formed on it. Cooling fins 15 may be provided. The substrate may have several chips mounted on it, with sets of cooling fins opposite at least the high-powered chips. Polysilicon may also be used to encapsulate the chips. A semiconductor chip package may be formed from a plurality of such semiconductor chip assemblies arranged in parallel planes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263401-A (GB)
Title: Air diffuser for a hair dryer
Inventor: THOMSON GAVIN ROSS
IPC: A45D20/12
Filed: 1992-01-24
Abstract: A dome-shaped diffuser 1 is snap-engageable by means of projections 8 with an inwardly extending rim of an air outlet of a hair dryer. Concentric circles of holes 5 extend through the diffuser with circles nearer to the central axis 3 of the diffuser having less holes than those nearer the periphery of the diffuser. Slots 6 extend from the periphery of the diffuser and converge towards its apex 4. Due to turbulence caused by the diffuser, the air flow from the hair dryer is mixed so as to emit through the diffuser holes of substantially uniform temperature and at a reduced speed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253412-A (GB)
Title: Wear resistant bearing overlay
Inventor: JOHAL CHARAN PREET SINGH
IPC: C25D21/10
Filed: 1992-02-20
Abstract: Bearings are described having overlay coatings. The overlay coating comprises a soft metallic matrix having incorporated therein from 0.05 to 2 wt% of a hard, non-metallic material, said material exhibiting a Vickers hardness (Hv) of from at least 300 to in excess of 600.
Patent GB-2253062-A (GB)
Title: Potentiometer apparatus for measuring the displacement of a piston in a cylinder
Inventor: GOTTLING HELMUT
IPC: G01D5/165
Filed: 1992-02-21
Abstract: Potentiometer apparatus, for detecting the position of a piston (10) and piston rod (8) in a pressure medium-actuatable working cylinder (7, 12), comprises a resistor assembly (4) and a sliding contact assembly (3, 6) guided thereon. Each of the two assemblies is in working connection with one of the two relatively displaceable elements. A holder (2) is received in a recess (5) in the cylinder wall and carries conductive and resistive tracks (21, 22) which are bridged by the springs (6) on the slider (3). The latter is coupled to the piston (10) by a divided spring (9) and thus moves over a much shorter travel than the piston, allowing the use of a very short resistive track carried by the holder so as to be insertable in the recess (5) without any dismantling of the piston-cylinder assembly. The tracks are connected to terminals (23-25) on the holder (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265065-A (GB)
Title: Motion compensated image processing
Inventor: SAUNDERS NICHOLAS IAN
IPC: H04N7/01
Filed: 1992-03-02
Abstract: A motion compensated image processing apparatus generates motion vectors representing image motion between a pair of input images from which an output image is to be derived by motion compensated interpolation. A plurality of motion vectors for each pixel of the output image is generated and is then tested as follows:   (i) a test is performed 68 to determine whether respective test blocks of the pair of input images, pointed to by the motion vector under test, lie partially outside their respective input images; (ii) if one or both of the test blocks lies partially outside its respective input image. then the degree of correlation between the test blocks is detected by performing a first correlation test 74, 76, 78 on the parts of the test blocks lying inside their respective input images; and (iii) if both of the test blocks lie wholly inside their respective input images, then the degree of correlation between the test blocks is detected by performing a second correlation test 74 on the test blocks.   A motion vector is selected 80 from the plurality of motion vectors (for use in interpolation of the output pixel) which has the highest degree of correlation between the test blocks pointed to by that motion vector. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256878-A (GB)
Title: Embroidery sewing machine
Inventor: HATTORI OSAMU
IPC: D05B57/32
Filed: 1992-04-09
Abstract: In an embroidery sowing machine including a looper (4) which is rotated under a throat plate to cooperate with a needle (11), after the cloth has been stitched the thread between the needle hole (9) and the looper (4) is brought by thread drawing members (79, 80) to a thread holding moans (60) disposed to the side of the looper. After the thread has been cut above the holding means (60) the latter retain the thread end from the looper to prevent it from entering the latter. The looper is raised and lowered between its stitching and thread cutting positions by means (40, 41, 34, 43). A plurality of loopers are mounted on a laterally movable frame for selective location at the needle position. A drive gear (16) is formed with a tooth-free segment to allow the (lowered) looper gears (27) to pass during such displacement. Means (51, 54) prevent rotation of the loopers when they are lowered. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257761-A (GB)
Title: A method for preventing vehicle understeer or oversteer
Inventor: ZOMOTOR ADAM
IPC: B60T8/1755
Filed: 1992-07-08
Abstract: In a method for preventing vehicle understeer or oversteer, a vehicle yaw angular velocity required value  mu soll is formed from measured quantities (vehicle velocity, steering wheel angle), the vehicle yaw angular velocity actual value uist is formed from at least one sensor signal, the difference between the yaw angular velocity required value  mu soll and the yaw angular velocity actual value  mu ist is determined by subtracting the yaw angular velocity actual value  mu ist from the yaw angular velocity required value  mu soll an output signal is generated in a computer unit as a function of the derivative with respective to time of said difference and is indicative of whether the vehicle exhibits understeer or oversteer, and the slip threshold value  sigma soll is varied, by the output signal, in the direction of the value 0 when it is deduced from the detected understeer or oversteer that a changed lateral guidance force is required on the wheels of the driven axle of the vehicle in order to correct the understeer or oversteer.
Patent GB-2269006-A (GB)
Title: A swirl diffuser
Inventor: PENDLETON CARL
IPC: F24F13/068
Filed: 1992-07-16
Abstract: A swirl diffuser comprises a deflector unit 2 and, downstream thereof, a perforated cover grille. The deflector unit 2 comprises a central boss and outer body 8. A plurality of radially arranged inclined deflector vanes 10 deflect air flowing through the apparatus. The cover grille is of sheet steel, 1 mm gauge, perforated by identical openings, which are circular, and 5 mm in diameter. The openings take up 50% of the area of the grille. The grille has a front wall 18, from each edge of which extends a narrow side wall 20. The grill is hinged to or a push-fit onto the unit 2, and is square. When fitted adjacent a corner or wall of a room, the portion(s) nearest thereto may be covered by a baffle between the grille and the unit 2. <IMAGE>