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Patent GB-2212254-A (GB)
Title: Support grill for refrigerators
Inventor: SANTAROSSA ANGELO MARIA
IPC: F25D25/02
Filed: 1988-10-31
Abstract: A grill for supporting foods in the compartment of a refrigerator comprises a peripheral element (6), a plurality of transverse members (7) which are fixed to the peripheral element (6) and constitute the support surface of the grill, and a frame member (11) which is fastened at least to the front edge of the peripheral element (6) of the grill, in which the cross- section of said frame member (11) is substantially L-shaped and comprises a central clipping fastening portion (12) from which extend a containment baffle portion (13) and a decorative limb portion (14); said portions (12, 13, 14) being provided with transverse recesses (15, 16) disposed at positions corresponding to the transverse members (7) of the grill (5) in such a way that the frame member (11) can rotate between stable positions substantially perpendicular to each other. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2212220-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic control block
Inventor: SCHWELM HANS
IPC: F15B11/16
Filed: 1988-11-10
Abstract: A hydraulic control block for a double-acting hydraulic cylinder 12 has four proportioning throttle seat-valves C1, C2, C3 and C4 integrated within the block which has a standardised connection pattern for hydraulic lines. The hydraulic pressure supplied to the working valves C1 and C3 is maintained constant by a load-pressure dependent presssure controller 14. The valves are servo-assisted proportional throttle seat valves with integrated low pressure feed back. Such valves are described in US patent specification 4,662,600. An electronically controlled pilot valve 10 control the operation of the valves C1, C2, C3, C4. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225547-A (GB)
Title: Screwdriver and screw
Inventor: THOMSETT JOHN HERBERT
IPC: B25B15/00
Filed: 1988-11-30
Abstract: A screwdriver slot 1 is provided with a recess 2 to prevent a screwdriver blade 6 sliding along the slot. A screwdriver blade 6 is made to fit the recessed screwdriver slot. This arrangement enables torque to be applied to the screwhead without slippage between the screw and screwdriver blade. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2220432-A (GB)
Title: Driving hollow piles to form an underwater foundation
Inventor: VERONELLI PAOLO
IPC: E02D13/04
Filed: 1989-05-11
Abstract: A method for the production of an underwater foundation utilising hollow piles (1) comprises equipping the piles with a provisional reinforcement (8) in such a manner that they are temporarily stiffened while being driven into the seabed by a pile driver (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2228225-A (GB)
Title: Fitting a handle to a pan
Inventor: VALSECCHI GUISEPPE
IPC: A47J45/07
Filed: 1989-05-18
Abstract: A plate is fitted on an end (2) of the handle (1) and has lugs (7) which grip a bolt (5) extending from the pan (6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225195-A (GB)
Title: Two-wire television interphone system with power saving
Inventor: TANIKAWA YOSHIHIRO
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 1989-11-10
Abstract: A two-wire television interphone system has a line voltage discriminator 12, in a master device MA which detects a line voltage variation due to a calling operation at a branch device BR. A voltage controller 21 in the branch device then shifts the system from standby state to operation state, and drives a call signal generator 13 in the branch device for actuation of a call signal receiver in the master device MA. The system is thus made to have a power supply circuit energized for a power supply E to the system only when required for effecting the calling operation, talking between the devices, etc. 
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Patent GB-894153-A (GB)
Abstract: 894,153. Refining light metals. ALUMINIUM CO. OF AMERICA. Jan. 12, 1960 [Jan. 16, 1959], No. 1064/60. Class 82(1). [Also in Group XXII] A skimmer apparatus for fluxing molten light metals on transfer into a container, e.g. a mould (with walls 6), comprises an enclosed receptacle 2 with a central inlet opening in its top plate 12 for molten metal and outlet ports 22 in the lower portion of the peripheral wall 8 for discharge of metal into the container below the surface of metal therein, an upstanding weir 14 within the receptacle 2 being spaced from the inlet opening and ports 22, means to introduce a fluxing gas into the receptacle bottom between the inlet opening and weir 14, at least one vent opening 23 in the plate 12 for gas discharge and means 4 for supporting the receptacle 2 in the container. In one form shown the fluxing gas is introduced by means of a plenum chamber 10 below the floor plate 9 of the receptacle 2, with which tubes 18 are associated to introduce gas thereinto, the plate 9 being pervious to the gas. Another weir, affixed to the plate 12, extends downwardly into the rectangular receptacle 2, being spaced between the inlet opening (with a downspout 16) and weir 14. The plate 9 between the peripheral wall 8 of the receptacle 2 and the adjacent upstanding weir 14 is impervious to the said gas in the chamber 10. There may be a number of upstanding and downwardly-extending weirs. In another form the receptacle is cylindrical and has only one weir-an upstanding one. The gas may be chlorine, nitrogen, inert gases (e.g. argon or helium) or mixtures thereof.
Patent GB-2230053-A (GB)
Title: Scroll apparatus with modified scroll profile
Inventor: HARRISON MARK WARNER
IPC: F25B1/04
Filed: 1990-03-01
Abstract: The inner wall surface of each of two interfitting involute scroll elements is defined by an inner tip portion 136, an adjacent intermediate portion 140, an arcuate portion 138 for periodic engagement in moving line contact with the inner tip of the other respective scroll element, and an involute portion 134 extending from the arcuate portion to an outer and of the scroll element. The portions 140, 138 are circular arcs. When the involute scroll element inner tip is in moving line engagement with the arcuate portion 138 of the other element, the scroll elements cooperate to define sealed final compression chambers of decreasing volume bounded by the intermediate portions 140 of the scroll elements (Figs. 5 to 7), providing an extended duration of final compression as compared to a scroll apparatus having unmodified scroll elements. Furthermore, the arcuate portions 140 and intermediate portions 138 define an involute scroll wrap element having a thickened inner tip portion for increased strength and improved discharge flow from the final compression chambers to the discharge port. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2231281-A (GB)
Title: Oil pollution control
Inventor: FISH HUGH ROBERT ASQUITH
IPC: E02B15/04
Filed: 1990-04-12
Abstract: A pollution control device comprises a rectangular sheet 4 having buoyancy devices 6 along a central longitudinal zone and weights 5 on its edges. When the sheet 4 is deployed over an oil slick 7, for example, from a raft 3 towed behind a towing vessel 1, the weighted edges sink, entrapping the oil 7 within the sheet between the downwardly folded edges and the buoyant central zone, whereupon the entrapped oil can be recovered with the sheet. The sheet is of textile material pervious to air but not oil. Raft 3 is of catamaran construction. Weights 5 may be replaced by a single weight attached by lines to points on the sheet periphery. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235520-A (GB)
Title: Erosion retarder for refractory corners
Inventor: HOUSTON JAMES L
IPC: E04F13/06
Filed: 1990-06-01
Abstract: A retarder prevents the erosion of refractory material at a refractory corner over which fluid flows. The retarder is formed from an integral, flat piece of metal bent to form an elongated, horizontal leg and an elongated upright leg faced in parallel planes and connected by an elongated, rectangular baffle. The horizontal leg has a forward edge which tapers upwardly and forwardly to an acute angle. The upright leg has an upper edge which tapers upwardly and forwardly to an angle which complements the acute angle on the forward edge of the horizontal leg. The two legs are integrally connected by an elongated rectangular baffle with one end extending from the tapered edge of the horizontal leg and the other end extending from the tapered edge of the upright leg. The baffle is perpendicular to the legs. Each of the legs has at least two ears, one extending integrally away from each side of its leg. The ears will be embedded in the refractory material proximate the leg to secure the bond between the refractory material and the legs. The baffle will be embedded in the refractory material disposed along the corner of the refractory to anchor the refractory material along the refractory corner against erosion as fluid flows over the corner. In one embodiment, the horizontal and upright legs are downwardly or rearwardly turned, respectively, in complementary circular arcs with the rectangular baffle connecting the edges of the legs at the ends of the arcs. Preferably, the complementary tapers or arcs are approximately at an angle of forty-five degrees.
Patent GB-2242733-A (GB)
Title: Oil burner apparatus
Inventor: HIBBARD TERRY
IPC: F23D11/00
Filed: 1990-08-17
Abstract: Oil burner apparatus 2 comprises a motor (4), a pump (8), a fan (6) in a housing 16 and a burner head 12, at least the burner head 12 is pivotable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237018-A (GB)
Title: Secondary alcohols and compositions containing fatty acids or esters
Inventor: HABIB NAGY ADLY
IPC: C07C255/12
Filed: 1990-08-20
Abstract: Compounds of the formula:   <IMAGE>   wherein R' is ethenyl or halomethyl, and x and y are from 1 to 24 such that x + y </= 25, are useful as intermediates in the preparation of fatty acids, their esters and various functional derivates. Pharmaceutical compositions containing fatty acids or esters of the formula: CH3(CH2)x CR1R2 (CH2)y CO2R, R being hydrogen or an esterifying group and R1 and R2 being certain defined radicals or compositions containing certain saturated fatty acids (A) and enzyme inhibitors are useful in effecting modifications to the lipid structure of cell membranes and in modifying the degree of expression of cell receptors and antigen determinants e.g. in the treatment of a variety of clinical and veterinary disorders associated with a lowering of the saturation index of cell membranes, including malignancies, viral disorders and AIDS; and to the use of the active materials of the invention in the relief of pain, and in bioengineering processes. The saturated fatty acids (A) have from 8 to 28 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain, e.g. stearic acid, or are pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof; and the inhibitors are of the enzyme delta-9 desaturase (or other desaturases), eg. sterculic acid and malvalic acid. Interferon is also used in modifying the expression of cell receptors and antigenic determinants. Anti-desaturase antibodies are also used in diagnosis and monitoring of diseases characterized by an alteration in membrane lipid structure.
Patent GB-2250222-A (GB)
Title: Waterwash spray booths
Inventor: MACDONALD STANLEY
IPC: B05B14/465
Filed: 1990-09-10
Abstract: A waterwash booth of the three section type in which the rear wall of the washing chamber is attached to the water bath at a position forward of the rear wall of the water bath and in which at least part of the lower portion of the rear wall of the washing chamber slopes towards the front of the booth at an angle of between 30 DEG  and 60 DEG preferably 40 DEG  to 50 DEG . <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239134-A (GB)
Title: Heat shield for a cable joint
Inventor: DEUSSER PETER
IPC: H02G15/18
Filed: 1990-10-10
Abstract: A heat shield to be provided around a cable end (1) within the end region (6) of a heat shrink sleeve (2) of a cable joint. The heat shield consists of an elongate heat shielding tape for forming about the cable end (1) a plurality of turns (4, 11) arranged adjacent to each other without overlap in the shape of a spiral. The tape may be in the form of a rope (8) coated with adhesive (9) or a flat spiral (10) formed with holes (18), the core (13) of which is coated with adhesive 14. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237786-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for placing a floppy disc in a sleeve
Inventor: NEARY MICHAEL J A
IPC: B65B25/00
Filed: 1990-11-05
Abstract: An apparatus for placing a computer floppy disc 101 in a sleeve 100 comprises a base 21 and a roller 22 for feeding the disc 101 to a station and into the sleeve 100. The sleeve 100 is fed in a stack by a piston rod 40 and is positioned so that the lower lip (105) engages with part of the base 21 and a paper suction device 85 pulls the upper lip 106 upwardly. This causes the mouth of the sleeve 100 to be opened thereby enabling the floppy disc 101 to enter the sleeve. The combination of the floppy disc 101 in the sleeve 100 is then carried by a carriage 81 to enable the combination to be deposited into a receptacle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237883-A (GB)
Title: Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging spectrometer
Inventor: KNUETTEL BERTOLD
IPC: G01R33/3875
Filed: 1990-11-07
Abstract: In a nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer, in particular a tomograph serving to investigate a biological sample 1, comprising a magnetic coil for generating a substantially homogeneous magnetic field in a volume under examination, and a set of shim coils for eliminating any remaining inhomogeneities of the magnetic field per se, local field inhomogeneities resulting from susceptibility variations within the sample, for example, may still arise in a selected area of the sample. Therefore at least one additional electric conductor 2-5, preferably an additional shim coil, is provided for use in the direct vicinity of the sample, being designed & operated so that it will generate a compensating in homogeneous magnetic field, at least partially, in the selected area of the sample. Control of current supplied to the additional coil(s) may be automatic. Further coils, coplanar with the first, or in spaced superimposition may be provided, as well as additional ferro-, para-, or diamagnetic bodies (Figs 4, 7, 9). Similar coils, spaced further from the sample, may be connected to the coils to reduce the effect of gradient field switching on the generated local inhomogeneous fields. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238496-A (GB)
Title: Ladle with apparatus for heating molten metal
Inventor: KAWASAKI MICHIO
IPC: B22D41/01
Filed: 1990-11-09
Abstract: A ladle (1) provided with a refractory heat insulating material (3) has first core members (8a, 8x) arranged in pairs and attached to the outside of the ladle (1). A tray capable of mounting said ladle (1) carries second cores (11) with magnetic pole portions (11a, 11x) at both ends so as to face the ladle-mounted first cores (8a, 8x). A coil (14) is provided for exciting the second cores. The first cores and magnetic pole portions of second cores are located circumferentially of the ladle to face each other radially in a manner to facilitate placement and removal of the ladle to and from the tray. Position sensors and adjustment means are provided to ensure positional accuracy of the ladle-mounted cores and the poles of the second cores. Also the coil is physically and thermally protected from ladle heat by appropriate shock absorbing and thermal insulating provisions. Thermal protection of the cores is further enhanced by cooling provisions. The ladle by itself or the ladle and tray may be enclosed in a vacuum chamber. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249701-A (GB)
Title: Telephone interface has digital speech processing
Inventor: BOYD IVAN
IPC: H04B1/66
Filed: 1990-11-09
Abstract: Speech signals from a telephone are converted into digital form in unit 7 and the bit rate of the digital signals reduced by a coder, such as a CELP coder 8, so that an input speech passband of 100Hz to 4.8kHz (or wider) is carried by a digital signal of 20 kbit/s or less. This signal is then converted by a modulator 91 into a form which can be accommodated by a telephone line 2 having a passband of 300Hz to 3.8kHz. A corresponding demodulator 92 and decoder 16 are provided for the return path. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239915-A (GB)
Title: A master cylinder
Inventor: WALTHER WOLFGANG
IPC: B60T11/22
Filed: 1990-12-07
Abstract: A master cylinder, for a hydraulic brake or clutch system of a motor vehicle, comprises pressure chambers 5, 6 arranged in a length of drawn pipe 1 provided with a closed end, a cap 10 carrying a mounting flange 11 disposed at the open end of the pipe, which cap has at least one connecting channel 12 extending therein, and reservoir connector parts (7) welded to the tube. In one embodiment at least one of the reservoir connector parts is formed integrally with the cap (see fig. 3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-906045-A (GB)
Abstract: 906,045. Moving coil instruments. ENGLISH ELECTRIC CO. Ltd. Dec. 10, 1958 [Dec. 16, 1957], No. 38989/57. Class 37. An electric indicating instrument, identical with that disclosed in Specification 906,046, is described, wherein the magnetic system comprises an outer yoke 15 and an inner pole 12 which, in conjunction with a polepiece 16, defines a port annular air gap. The claims are directed to the provision of recesses 17a, Fig. 1, formed on opposed inner faces of the outer yoke to receive and locate the magnetic field producing means constituted by permanent magnets 17 or by electromagnetic coils mounted upon projecting arms of the polepiece 16, Fig. 3 (not shown). Specification 906,044 also is referred to.
Patent GB-2244916-A (GB)
Title: Nail cutting device
Inventor: LEUNG KWOK HUNG
IPC: A45D29/02
Filed: 1991-01-11
Abstract: The device comprises a tubular casing 16 having a slot 18 in the wall thereof sized to permit entry of the edge of a human nail, but not of adjacent soft tissue, and blade means 15 rotatable within the casing which cooperates with a sharpened edge to said slot 18 to sever any portion of nail extended through the slot 18. The blade means may comprise a slot 17 and both edges of both slots may be sharpened. The blade means 15 is rotatable by a motor (12, Fig 1) via gearing (13), in either direction if both edges of the slots are sharpened, to allow right- or left-handed use. In table-mounted form, only one edge of each slot is sharpened and the motor rotates in only one direction. A finger rest (20, Fig 1) and a fan for clippings may be provided. In an alternative form, a casing 16 has a slot (18, Fig. 5) closed at both ends, with one longitudinal edge sharpened to cooperate with helical grooves (31, Fig 8), each with one sharpened edge, on blade means (30). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240705-A (GB)
Title: Under-arm accessory for garments
Inventor: CAPOCCI PATRICIA
IPC: A41D27/13
Filed: 1991-01-23
Abstract: Two flaps 10, 11 are of a flexible sheet material for example a plastics sheet material or a paper-like material, each flap outwardly presenting an absorbent liner 13 for receiving under-arm moisture, and inwardly presenting an adhesive panel 14 with a peel-off covering for holding the accessory in place. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254806-A (GB)
Title: A method for coating batteries with a bitter tasting substance.
Inventor: OLIVER RAYMOND
IPC: H01M50/124
Filed: 1991-04-16
Abstract: Comprises exposing the batteries to a solution of denatonium benzoate, transfering the batteries to a drying chamber, heating air in the drying chamber to an air temperature in the range 100 to 15 DEG C and thereby forming a dried coating of denatonium benzoate on the batteries.
Patent GB-2257848-A (GB)
Title: Terminal block for dimmer switch
Inventor: CHETWYND ROBERT
IPC: H01H1/58
Filed: 1991-06-24
Abstract: An electrical terminal block (7) has a conductor lead retaining screw (11) and a connector pin (12) associated with each conductor-receiving bore (10A). The retaining screws (11) and pins (12) are parallel to one another transverse of the bores (10A) and extend on the same side of the block (7) with respect to the bores (10A). The terminal block (7) minimises the overall size of a dimmer switch module. The dimmer switch module includes a printed circuit board (5) having connected thereto a terminal block (7), a potentiometer (9) and a choke coil (6), the connection between the choke coil (6) and the printed circuit board (5) permitting positioning of the choke coil (6) either so as to be side-by-side with the circuit board (5) (fig. 6), or so that the circuit board (5) is superimposed on the choke coil (6) (fig. 7). The module shown in fig. 6 may be mounted in a British wall box. That of fig. 7 may be mounted in a continental wall box. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246295-A (GB)
Title: Continuous release pharmaceutical compositions
Inventor: CAMBLE ROGER
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 1991-07-15
Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions for continuous release of a physiologically active substance in which the physiologically active substance comprises a polypeptide covalently conjugated to a water soluble polymer show particularly desirable release characteristics. Polypeptides for use in the pharmaceutical compositions include G-CSF and solution stable derivatives thereof, human calcitonin and interleukin-2. The material of the composition may be a polylactide or biodegradable hydrogel derived from an amphipathic block copolymer. The compositions enable a therapeutically effective polypeptide to be continuously released over a prolonged period of time following a single administration of the pharmaceutical composition to a patient.
Patent GB-2250733-A (GB)
Title: An electric coil spool
Inventor: DE GIOVANNI ARTURO
IPC: H01F41/10
Filed: 1991-12-06
Abstract: The coil includes a pair of input and output electrical terminals (27) co-moulded with a flange (18) of a spool (12) of insulating material and projecting in the same direction. The flange (18) is provided with two slots (33, 34), adjacent the output terminal (27) to allow reversal of the output end (32) of an electric winding (13) and locking of the turns (14) wound on the core (16) of the spool (12). The flange (18) is further provided with means (39, 41) adjacent the input terminal (27) to allow the input end (31) of the winding (13) to progress gradually from the terminal (27) to the core (16). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267324-A (GB)
Title: Multiposition swivel coupling for use with an articulating fume extraction arm.
Inventor: MULLINS PHILIP ARTHUR
IPC: F16L27/08
Filed: 1992-03-20
Abstract: A multiposition swivel coupling for use in an articulating fume extraction arm (Fig 3) comprises a pair of conical coupling members 2, 3 each arranged to swivel relative to the other and means 10, 11, 12, 13, 8, 14 for locking and tightening members 2, 3 together in one of a multiplicity of relative angular orientations. In another embodiment the swivel coupling comprises a pair of coupling members 2, 3; means 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 for locking and tightening members 2, 3 together and multi-waved toothed or pointed locking cam profiles 8 on the mating- faces. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266668-A (GB)
Title: Portable hand support for use in opthalmic surgery
Inventor: JOSEPH JEREMY PAUL
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 1992-05-08
Abstract: The support comprises a base 1 having upstanding legs 5A, 5B, 5C which carry a hand support plate upon which the hands of a surgeon may rest when he is operating upon the eyes of a supine patient. The plate has a recess 4 to receive the head of the patient. The legs may be adjustable in height. Supports for the sides of the head may also be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258459-A (GB)
Title: Card dispenser.
Inventor: FEAVER JOHN LIONEL
IPC: B65H3/06
Filed: 1992-08-05
Abstract: A dispenser for cards 20, for example magnetic stripe cards, has two pairs of rotatable wheels 26 and 27 within an enclosure defined by the walls of a housing 22, 24, 23. The stack of cards may be free standing within the enclosure or it may be contained in a cassette 21 which has apertures in its base, and which is placed in the enclosure so that the four wheels protrude through the base. One pair of wheels 27 is driven and the other pair 26 free-wheeling, at least the driven pair having uneven surfaces formed with protrusions alternating with indentations so that the stack of cards is vibrated and the lowermost card of the stack is easily moved sideways from the stack by the driven wheels and passed through a slot 32, 33 of a size to permit passage of one card only at a time. <IMAGE>