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Patent GB-2190603-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for clarifying beer
Inventor: BECKER HANS F
IPC: B01D36/02
Filed: 1987-05-22
Abstract: Beer is clarified by first clarifier 11 followed by filtration in a filter press 13, wherein layers of filter aid are formed on each of a stack of filter plates and the beer is filtered therethrough at a flow rate of at least 15 hectolitres per square meter per hour. The filter plates in press 13 are horizontal and arranged for downward flow. Clarifier 11 may be a filter press with vertical plates, also using filter aid, or some other sort of filter. When the filter aid layers in press 13 become clogged, they may be cleaned in situ by delivering soda lye followed by water, then nitric acid and further hot water to sterilise them. After several in situ cleaning steps, the filter aid layers are flushed out of the press and cleaned in container 60 using a similar series of chemicals. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207129-A (GB)
Title: N-(1-carboxy-3-phenylpropyl)alanyl derivatives
Inventor: BRETTING CLAUS AAGE SVENSGAARD
IPC: C07D217/26
Filed: 1987-07-13
Abstract: Compounds which are useful in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure have the general formula I:   <IMAGE> in which the asymmetric centers all have the S-configuration, and in which R stands for   <IMAGE> and R<1> and R<2> are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, aryl-lower alkyl, or <IMAGE> provided that at least one of R<1> or R<2> is <IMAGE> where A stands for -CH(R<3>)-,-CH2-CH(OH)-CH2-, or <IMAGE> (where R<3> is hydrogen, lower alkyl or aryl-lower alkyl); lower alkyl stands for straight or branched C1-C6-alkyl, aryl stands for unsubstituted or substituted phenyl or naphthyl, and <IMAGE> stands for the radical of a carboxy group containing compound (D-COOH) with diuretic and/or saluretic activity; and salts thereof.
Patent GB-2195631-A (GB)
Title: Quinolone cardiac stimulants
Inventor: ROBERTS DR D A
IPC: C07D401/04
Filed: 1987-09-14
Abstract: Quinolone cardiac stimulants have the formula:-   <IMAGE>  or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,  wherein R is H or CH3; and "Het" is an imidazol-1-yl group substituted by a formyl group and, optionally, by one or two methyl groups. They selectively increase the force of myocardial contraction without producing significant increases in the heart rate, and thus are useful in the curative or prophylactic treatment of cardiac conditions, in particular in the treatment of congestive heart failure.
Patent GB-2199706-A (GB)
Title: Electrically heated cooktop appliance
Inventor: PAYNE THOMAS ROY
IPC: F24C15/10
Filed: 1987-12-09
Abstract: The appliance has resistive heating units 14 designed for operation at a maximum RMS voltage level less than the RMS voltage level of the domestic power supply L1, L2. The power control system 26 couples whole cycle power pulses from the power supply to the heating units at one of a plurality of available pulse repetition rates, each repetition rate establishing a corresponding RMS voltage level for application of power to the heating unit. The repetition rate associated with the maximum user selectable power setting is effective to apply an RMS voltage level to the heating unit which corresponds to the voltage level for which the heating unit was designed. When a heating unit is turned from Off to On the power system may overdrive the unit at full supply voltage for a brief transient heat up period to rapidly heat the unit to its radiant temperature. The duration of this heat up period may be controlled as a function of the elapsed time since the unit was last turned Off. The power applied to the heating units is reduced if the total power would otherwise exceed a predetermined limit. If a heating unit is operating in the transient heat up mode during such a reduction, the duration of the transient period is extended to compensate. If the supply voltage is 240 volts, the heating units may be designed to operate at 180 volts. 
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Patent GB-2199546-A (GB)
Title: Kerb climbing device
Inventor: SINGLETON JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: A61G5/00
Filed: 1988-01-05
Abstract: A kerb climbing device 2 for a wheelchair having a pair of front castor wheels 4 of relatively small diameter comprises a guide arm 19 and a lifting arm 18 mounted centrally between the castor wheels 4 for pivotal movement about a horizontal axis HA extending between opposed side frame members 6. The guide arm 19 and lifting arm 18 extend forwardly of the castor wheels 4 in an operative position of the device 2 in which a jockey wheel 25 at the free end of the guide arm 19 is arranged for locating against a kerb and a rubber foot 24 at the free end of the lifting arm 18 is spaced above the jockey wheel 25. The lifting arm 18 is pivotal in response to engagement of the jockey wheel 25 with a kerb to lower the foot 24 onto the kerb and lift the castor wheels 4 of the ground thereby facilitating mounting of the kerb.
Patent GB-2205325-A (GB)
Title: Perfumed aqueous compositions
Inventor: HUTCHINGS RICHARD S
IPC: C11D3/50
Filed: 1988-05-25
Abstract: Aqueous cleaner compositions containing an alkali metal halogenite, for example, sodium chlorite; a perfume normally chemically incompatible with the halogenite in aqueous media, and a stabilizing amount of an anionic surfactant, the inclusion of which enhances the stability of the perfume-containing aqueous halogenite compositions.
Patent GB-2208159-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for treading tyres
Inventor: KENT PETER JAN
IPC: B29D30/56
Filed: 1988-06-15
Abstract: Apparatus is provided for re-treading a tyre 10, comprising means for applying and fixing a tread 11 to the tyre 10 progressively around the periphery of the tyre and means for simultaneously longitudinally compressing the tread along part of its length as it is applied to the tyre. This is achieved by rollers 12,19 of different radii which rotate at the same angular velocity. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2213811-A (GB)
Title: Purification of water for ponds or tanks containing fish
Inventor: GOODSON MALCOLM GRAHAM
IPC: C02F1/52
Filed: 1988-09-23
Abstract: Water purification apparatus for ponds or tanks containing fish comprises a spiral/vortex settler 1 having means 5a for effecting physical flocculation of particulate matter by promoting particle to particle contact. The said means may comprise brushes or a loose or geometrically formed matrix of inert material. Water is introduced through a tangential inlet 2 and withdrawn through filters 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229214-A (GB)
Title: Viewing assembly
Inventor: RITCHIE RICHARD RUBEN
IPC: E06B7/30
Filed: 1989-02-16
Abstract: A viewing assembly includes a piece of transparent material (1) which is to be mounted within a door. A reflective surface (23) is mounted on the outer side of the transparent material (1), such that it can be seen by a person on the inside of the door, who is then able to see objects on the ground near the outside of the door. A bar extends horizontally across the inside of the transparent material to define a boundary between an image seen in the reflective and an image seen through the transparent material alone. A flap (50) is pivotally mounted to the inside of the door and includes a viewing slot and an angle protrusion (52) which is at generally the same horizontal level as the slot when the slot is in its rest position, but allows the user to see out through the slot when the flap is pivoted slightly. A plate is provided between the transparent material and the flap, with the plate defining a viewing aperture (42), the area of which is substantially less than the surface area of the transparent material. These features assist in one-way viewing through the transparent material. Also disclosed are features allowing the device to be mounted in a door such that it cannot be removed from the outside of the door. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2219229-A (GB)
Title: Drill bit
Inventor: ENKE WOLFGANG
IPC: B23B51/00
Filed: 1989-05-02
Abstract: The bit comprises a head (1) provided with cutting edges (4) and grooves (5), a shank (3) for entering in a chuck of a tool and a stem (2) intermediate the head (1) and the shank (3), the stem (2) being of reduced diameter compared with the diameter of the head (1) so that chips can escape from the head (1) unimpeded since there is no stock obstructing movement of the chips from the head (1). The cutting edges may converge to a tip and the head may have a centring point (7). The head (1) and stem (2) may be integral with or connectable to the shank (3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233966-A (GB)
Title: Insert
Inventor: YOUNGS JAMES WILLIAM
IPC: B65D47/06
Filed: 1989-06-12
Abstract: An insert for a squeeze bottle comprises a tubular plug portion 1 engageable in a liquid-tight manner with the interior of the bottle neck and a diaphragm 2 formed with the nozzle and rooted on the bore of the plug, in which the nozzle is defined by an aperture in the diaphragm and a skirt (3 Fig. 3) dependent from the diaphragm and having formed therein a pair of generally vertically side walls (7, 7'), an angled rear wall 4 and an angled front wall 5, the rear and front walls being so arranged as to direct a jet of liquid at an angle to the axis of the plug portion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231318-A (GB)
Title: Conveyor belting
Inventor: FORTUNE NEIL
IPC: B65G17/08
Filed: 1990-04-12
Abstract: In the field of conveyor belting used in food processing, known flat topped, plastics conveyor belting having transverse sections pivotally connected using plastics hinge pins has been found to be structurally weak. Stronger, steel hinge pins are difficult to locate and retain in the belting. The disclosure relates to a conveyor belting (1) having hinged transverse sections (2, 3) connected by high load transmitting hinge pins (11). The end (12) of each transverse section (2, 3) is formed as a keeper to retain the hinge pin (11) and the end (12) of each transverse section (2, 3) is resiliently deformable to permit access to the hinge pin (11). With this arrangement, the problems of locating and retaining high load transmitting hinge pins are eliminated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244906-A (GB)
Title: Towed/trailed implement headstock with inbuilt electronic sensors
Inventor: SWAINE SAMUEL HENRY
IPC: A01B63/112
Filed: 1990-06-13
Abstract: This is a Headstock Assembly which fits between a tractor drawbar and an agricultural or industrial implement or machine. It has an inbuilt draught-load sensor 4 and position sensor 8 and is designed to work with tractors having electronically controlled hydraulic systems. This Headstock is adaptable to varying widths of machinery and is designed to maintain them at uniform parallel working depths or heights, above ground level. The draught-load sensor is fitted into a two-piece drawbar 2/3. The position sensor 8 is fitted behind the towing lugs 13 of the Headstock and is actuated by an adjustable Cam 11 secured to the corresponding lug 12 of the towed machine 1 by counter-sunk Allen screws. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243134-A (GB)
Title: Transfering apparatus for a transfer press
Inventor: SHIRAISHI MOTOATSU
IPC: B21D43/05
Filed: 1991-04-18
Abstract: A transferring apparatus for a transfer press machine comprises pairs of left and right carriages (19), each pair being associated with one of the working stations (S1). The spacings between adjacent pairs of carriages (19) are adjusted in said transferring direction (2) during operation. At least one cross bar (23) is mounted to extend between the carriages (19) of each set and carries suction cups (25) for holding the workpiece (w). The cross bar (23) is cyclically movable in the transferring direction (2) and in a vertical direction. Left and right guide bars (10) are mounted to extend along opposite sides of the working stations (S1 to S5), and may provide the cyclic motion of the cross bar (23), in which case a pair of left and right feed plates (14) is supported on the guide bars (10) for movement in the transferring direction (2). The carriages are adjustably mounted on the feed plates. Alternatively, feed plates (14) are supported for movement in the transferring direction (2) on a fixed pair of guide bars (10). The carriages (19) are adjustably supported on the feed plates, with the cross bars (23) being vertically movably supported on said carriages (19). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257392-A (GB)
Title: Index for video or audio tapes
Inventor: GOODBRAND ROBERT WALTER
IPC: G11B23/023
Filed: 1991-07-09
Abstract: Recordings on video or audio tapes are indexed using moulded rigid boards 12, 14 hingedly connected together by interengagement of hinge clips (28. Fig. 2) with bars 18 located in recesses 16. The face of each board is provided with rectangular indentations 22 each having a recess at one corner thereof. Each indentation 22 is identified by a moulded identity code 26 for example, a numeric or alphabetic sequence. Information can be written onto adhesive labels which are then adhered in the indentations, further adhesive labels carrying duplicate identity codes can then be fixed to tapes or cassettes. The index can be folded to be housed inside a cassette or tape box or sleeve for storage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261322-A (GB)
Title: Forming electrodes on chip components
Inventor: NAKAGAWA TADAHIRO
IPC: H01G13/00
Filed: 1992-03-11
Abstract: Apparatus for forming external electrodes on chip components comprises a dipping machine 6 having a portion for gripping a holding plate for the components to downwardly direct the chip components, and a dipping vessel, the bottom of which is coated with a thin film of electrode paste. Conveyors 7, 9 horizontally transfer the holding plate, downwardly holding the chip components which are coated with the electrode paste, to a drying furnace 8. The drying furnace 8 receives the holding plate and rotates the same by 360 DEG C during drying of the electrode paste. Thus, the formed electrodes have a uniform thickness on side surfaces of the chip components and the electrode paste is protected against adhesion of foreign matters such as dust. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265598-A (GB)
Title: Can-opener
Inventor: LAM WING-HAU
IPC: B67B7/82
Filed: 1992-03-27
Abstract: A can-opener 10 comprises a body 11 formed by two elongate body members 12, 13 pivotably connected together at 14, rotary cutting means (18 and 19, Fig 1), a turning knob 21 for operating the rotary cutting means, a magnet 33 for holding by magnetic attraction a loose piece 35 cut out from a can by the cutting means, and releasing means 34 operable by the relative movement of the body members 12, 13 to release the loose piece 35 from the magnet 33. As the elongate members open, the releasing means 34 push the loose piece off the magnet 35 (see Fig 5). The elongate members 12, 13 may be biassed towards an open position by a spring 17. A locking member 22, which may take the form of a pivoted rocker arm, may be provided to lock the elongate members into a closed position. The locking is released by depressing a button 28 which pivots the rocker arm, thus enabling an extension 30 on one of the elongate members to move, not the rocker arm. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255129-A (GB)
Title: Push-to-release catch device
Inventor: KOIZUMI KAZUYOSHI
IPC: E05F3/16
Filed: 1992-03-31
Abstract: A reciprocating catch device 10 for a movable member includes: a stationary member 20; a movable member pivotally attached to the stationary member; a biasing device 40 provided between the movable member 30 and the stationary member 20 and adapted to bias the movable member in at least one of the oscillating directions of the movable member; and a catch device 50 for stopping the movable member in the course of oscillation. The catch device 50 includes, inter alia, a cam groove 70 extending around a heart-shaped island 71; a lock pin 80 having a tip end section 82; and a pressing device 90 for pressing the tip end section 82 of the lock pin 80 toward the bottom of the cam groove 70; a pit section of the heart-shaped island 71 being equipped with a tapered surface 74 inclined toward the bottom of a stop section of the cam groove 70, and the tip end section 82 of the lock pin 80 being bent at an angle corresponding to the inclination of the tapered surface 74 of the pit section of the heart-shaped island. The arrangement is such that the pin 80 can only travel around the groove in one direction (clockwise in fig. 11) and is latched when it reaches position d. Pressing on the movable member 30 in this position, releases the catch as pin 80 is forced to move around the escape path of the groove through section f. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267651-A (GB)
Title: Removable climbing wall hold
Inventor: TURNER FRANCIS JOSEPH
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 1992-05-22
Abstract: A removable climbing wall hold system involving a climbing wall block hold 1 and means of producing side pressure 8 to retain it within an aperture 3. The aperture may be within either a wail 7 or a purpose made container 12 located within a wall or any suitable surface. Side pressure may be produced by an expansion bolt 4 within blocks 5 or via a nut 10 and bolt 11 through opposing wedges 8, 9. The nut may be on the base of either the wedge or container. A wedge shaped climbing block, on one side, will dispense with the adjacent wedge. A fixed stub 14 in the container's side, locating in a hole in the block hold, can provide extra security for the side opposite to the pressure device, and the container, can be wedge shaped. An inner spring 13, behind the wedge, will aid wedge removal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257584-A (GB)
Title: Linearization of vertical reference ramp
Inventor: WU CHUN HSING
IPC: H04N3/23
Filed: 1992-06-24
Abstract: A vertical deflection ramp voltage VR is generated by the charge and discharge of a resistor R8 capacitor C1 combination. The voltage ramp VR is coupled to an amplifier 32, 34, 42 which drives a current IY through a deflection coil Y1 producing a magnetic deflection field. The ramp voltage VR produced by the resistor R8 capacitor C1 combination has an inherent exponential shape which is linearized to prevent vertical linearity errors in the deflected electron beam. Linearization is achieved by multiple feedback paths which couple the amplifier output voltage VY and a voltage sample VS of the deflection coil current IY to the ramp forming resistor R8. These feedback signals are of a polarity such to establish a constant voltage across the resistor R8 which consequently produces a constant current flow through the resistor R8. Hence with constant current flow in the resistor R8, a linear voltage ramp VR is produced across the capacitor C1 and exponential deflection cramping is avoided. The voltage sample VS of the deflection coil current IY is coupled from the wiper of a potentiometer R5, which by other coupling produces degenerative feedback and provides control of deflection amplitude or height. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261159-A (GB)
Title: Refuse collecting apparatus
Inventor: PEMBERTON PETER
IPC: F02B1/04
Filed: 1992-07-13
Abstract: A refuse collecting machine in which a wander-capable hose (14) sucks refuse into a delivery chamber (30) containing a rotating perforated wheel (38) for separating lighter weight refuse from the air flow to a fan (26), and the refuse then drops into a rotary compression screw (36) to be compressed into a replaceable bag (80) supported at the machine outlet (18).
Patent GB-2260612-A (GB)
Title: Assembly for identifying the direction of power in torque transmission
Inventor: KAMPF KLAUS
IPC: F16D48/02
Filed: 1992-10-14
Abstract: A driveline comprises driving element 1 and a driven element 2 connected thereto for the purpose of passing on torque. These elements are freely rotatable relative to each other through a limited angle of rotation. A switching pin 11 and a sensor 13 for recording the respective relative position of rotation of the driven element 2 relative to the driving element 1 are provided, and an evaluating unit 5 generates a signal characterising the direction of power, ie whether the driving element 1 transmits power to the driven element 2 or vice versa. In alternative embodiments the relative position of teeth on discs rotating with the driving and driven shafts is used to indicate the power direction. The signal generated may control an interaxle clutch in a four-wheel drive vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261909-A (GB)
Title: A security and storage device
Inventor: ALLINGTON IAN NIGEL HAROLD
IPC: E05B71/00
Filed: 1992-11-25
Abstract: A securing and storage device, primarily for use with bicycles in conjunction with a known shackle lock which comprises a U-shaped wheel securing member or stay (21) with apertures (47) therein to receive one arm of the U-shaped locking member (15) of the lock (14). First mounting means (23) on the bicycle frame (7) support one end of the shackle lock (14) when not in use, the other end being supported by the U-shaped locking member (21) whose free ends are attached to the forks (3) of the bicycle by second mounting means (23a) whereby a load carrying platform is provided on the bicycle. The shackle lock can be mounted over either the front or rear wheels (2, 4) using the device of the invention.
Patent GB-2262454-A (GB)
Title: Game apparatus
Inventor: JOHNSON ALAN
IPC: A63F9/00
Filed: 1992-12-22
Abstract: An apparatus for playing a game has a set of cards (10) each having on one face a word, or word group and a quantity of modelling dough (11). The rules of the game require that a player selects a card (10) and then attempts to produce a model from the dough (11) with the object of the other player(s) attempting to guess the word. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265780-A (GB)
Title: Rangefinder
Inventor: SEKI YOICHI
IPC: G01C3/06
Filed: 1993-03-31
Abstract: A camera rangefinder emits light beams towards three points and determines the range to three points by means of triangulation using a position sensitive detector 1. Only four outputs from the position sensitive detector 1 are used, instead of the customary six; each output feeds a separate amplifier OP1...OP4, and some outputs are used to determine the range of more than one point. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266416-A (GB)
Title: Insulation piercing electrical connector
Inventor: COOP ERIC JAMES
IPC: H01R4/24
Filed: 1993-04-15
Abstract: This invention relates to the provision of connectors for the connection electrically of the cores of cables for the purpose of carrying electricity supplies. The connector of the invention is manufactured from electrically conductive material and hence the electrical connection is made through the connector which is provided with teeth, said teeth acting to penetrate the cable insulation surrounding the core and provide electrical contact between the cores. Typically the connector will be produced from pressed shaped material defining toothed jaws bolted together, with a degree of tilting between the connector jaws to allow cable cores of different shape and dimension to be connected together. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268877-A (GB)
Title: Temporary seat for a vehicle
Inventor: BERTRAM KLAUS DIETER
IPC: B60N2/30
Filed: 1993-07-13
Abstract: A temporary seat has a seat portion (10) and a backrest (11) which in a condition of non-use are folded onto a vehicle floor (14) to form a flat load surface. The backrest (11) and the seat portion (10) are pivotably mounted to the floor (14) and are locked in inherently stable relationship with each other - but releasably - in a condition of use by means of a locking device. The locking device effects automatic pivotal movement also of the seat portion (10) upon pivotal movement of the backrest and effects simple locking and release of the condition of use of the temporary seat. The backrest (11) has a backrest plate (16) which is arranged between pivot bars (12) and is disposed at a spacing from pivot axes (13) of the pivot bars (12), which spacing corresponds at least to the depth of the seat portion (10). The seat portion (10) on the one hand is pivotably (19) arranged at each side on a mounting plate (18) which is fixed to a lower region of the respective pivot bar (12), and on the other hand is hingedly connected on both sides to the vehicle floor (14) by way of a coupling bar (24), each mounting plate (18) being lockable to the seat portion (10) in the condition of use by means of a locking lever (23) which is biassed in a locking direction by a spring (30). <IMAGE>