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Patent GB-2062594-A (GB)
Title: Vending machine
IPC: G07F11/56
Filed: 1980-09-17
Abstract: An article storage device for a vending machine comprises a vertically-extending helical element (10) rotatably mounted in a cabinet for discharging articles one at a time by the controlled rotation of the helical element, the cabinet being provided with a front opening for loading articles and two bars (13) vertically disposed in the front opening to prevent articles from slipping out of the cabinet. Each bar is laterally slidable from a first position in which the article-slipping is prevented to a second position in which articles can be loaded on to the helical element through the front opening without interference of the bar. In order to enable the storage device to be used for storing articles of various shapes and sizes, the position of each bar is readily changeable in the direction of the depth of the cabinet from the front opening. An attachment may be used for changing the support position of the lower end of the bar. A plurality of slits are formed in the ceiling plate of the cabinet to receive the upper end of the bar at different positions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2063803-A (GB)
Title: Towing couplings
IPC: B60D1/07
Filed: 1980-10-27
Abstract: The invention concerns towing couplings of the combined ball and pin type. Such couplings comprise a pin housing and means for mounting the coupling onto a vehicle. The pin housing has two arms 4, 5 the upper 4 having the ball 8 integral therewith and the lower 5 having a through hole aligned with a blind bore 7 in the upper arm for insertion of the pin for coupling an eye type trailer coupling between the arms. One arm of a spring clip passes through a hole 11 in the upper arm and secures the pin by its annular groove adjacent one end thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2063326-A (GB)
Title: Methods of deinking secondary fiber
IPC: D21C5/02
Filed: 1980-11-12
Abstract: Washing methods of deinking secondary cellulose fiber (i.e., removing unwanted non-cellulose materials therefrom) involve deinking the fiber with surface-active agent comprising: an oxyethylene glycol chain, wherein one terminal hydroxyl of the chain has been replaced with an ether group selected from an aliphatic ether group and an alkylaromatic ether group, and the other terminal hydroxyl of the chain has been replaced with an ether group selected from a polyoxypropylene group and a benzyl ether group. The present washing method of deinking reduces or eliminates objectionable foam, potentially provides energy savings yet maintains or improves the quality of the deinked fiber.
Patent GB-2067522-A (GB)
Title: Heated transport containers
IPC: B60P1/28
Filed: 1981-01-16
Abstract: A container for transport of heated material such as road making materials is provided with thermal insulation and heater means to maintain the temperature of the load for an extended period. The container may comprise a semi- trailer or wheel-less skip (20) capable of being moved by a heavy lorry and heated by electrical resistance heaters mounted within glass fibre insulated side panels (28) of the body, or a tipping trailer fitted with connection means for a tractor three point linkage and heated by propane gas fired burners. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2071631-A (GB)
Title: Bar-coding of saleable products
IPC: G06K17/00
Filed: 1981-03-09
Abstract: A supermarket with a central computer (I) and a plurality of checkouts (K) each having a bar-code reader (L) and a register (M) connected to the computer (I) for retrieving computer stored sales data pertinent to source- coded saleable products bearing a bar-code label, also comprises a service counter (C) for sales of 'fresh' products whereat a dispenser (D) is provided for issuing bar-code labels having a unique number pre-printed thereon in bar-code form, counter (C) also comprises means (G) connected to computer (I) for determining sales data for each such fresh product (H), reader (F) for identifying the unique number of the pre-printed bar-code label affixed to product (H), reader (F) being connected to computer (I) to thereby address a computer memory location for storage of the fresh product sales data identified by said determining means (G), said fresh product sales data being retrieved from the computer memory location by subsequent operation of the check out bar-code reader (F) by the pertaining pre-printed bar-code label whereby the fresh product sales data is supplied to the check-out register (M). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2072862-A (GB)
Title: Inspection system
IPC: G01R13/20
Filed: 1981-03-12
Abstract: In inspection systems that inspect objects such as electrical circuits by observing wave forms of characteristics of the objects on a Braun tube oscilloscope, the inspection system has an optical sensor which generates outputs by sensing the light from the oscilloscope and an optical mask which prevents the passage of light from the picture screen, the optical mask having a shape corresponding with the standard wave form for the electrical characteristics of the inspected object, and being placed at a predetermined positioned on the picture screen. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2096867-A (GB)
Title: Information relay system
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 1981-04-15
Abstract: An information relay system which comprises a touch video display terminal (12) controlled by a C.P.U. (10), and an electronic camera (18) or like visual representation producing device which supplies a real time, real life picture to the terminal. Thus, by feed back to the C.P.U. from the touch sensor (14) of the terminal, the C.P.U. can provide an output signal containing positional information as to the point of the real world representation which has been touched. This output signal may, for example, control a robotic device acting in the real world being viewed by the camera. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2097383-A (GB)
Title: Perbromination of phenol and diphenyl ether
IPC: C07C41/22
Filed: 1981-04-28
Abstract: A process for the perbromination of phenol and diphenyl ether by brominating the corresponding compound in bromine as the sole reaction medium using Fe or Al or their compounds as catalysts at an elevated initial reaction temperature of at least about 35 DEG C., and maintaining at least 75% excess of the stoichiometric amount of bromine, substantially enhances reaction productivity without adversely affecting product yield or quality.
Patent GB-2075807-A (GB)
Title: Equalizer with clock means for sampling data
IPC: H04L25/03
Filed: 1979-04-12
Abstract: The quadrature demodulated data signal, sampled at 2 samples/baud, is represented by samples X and Y. Multipliers 63, 73, 79, 85, one sample delays 65, 71, 77, 81 and summers 67, 69, 75, 83 provide two signals ACK = 2(XnXn-1+YnYn-1> BCK = (Xn<2>-X<2>n-1)+(Yn<2>-Y<2>n-1> from which is calculated   theta n = tan<-1>ACK DIVIDED BCK Assuming no distortion or noise, the difference between successive angles  theta n should be 180 DEG . To test this there is calculated   phi  = 11 theta n- theta n-1¦-180 DEG ¦ If  phi  is less than 12 DEG  for four samples, the sampling clock is in good range and the phase of the clock is adjusted to null out an error P theta  calculated as  theta av = On averaged over 4 samples. If the clock is not in good range further tests are made to determine if the correction should be in accordance with  theta av or  P theta  = [SGN (eav)] [180 DEG -1 eav1]<av> or, if no samples have been accumulated to form  theta av, with P theta  =  theta n. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2074536-A (GB)
Title: Novelty device and method of making the same
IPC: B65D85/60
Filed: 1980-08-18
Abstract: The novelty device includes a confection item (14), such as chewing gum, packaged in a storage sleeve or envelope (40) which is formed and illustrated to resemble a phonograph record album of miniature size. An inner buffer sleeve (28) made of relatively lightweight material fits within the outer rigid sleeve (40) and may include indicia relating a plurality of sets of novelty devices. An item such as a food item or chewing gum in the shape of a circular disc or record (14) is inserted within the buffer sleeve (28) and the buffer sleeve is subsequently inserted into the outer rigid sleeve (40). The item includes an aperture (18) in the center, a plurality of grooves (16) on both sides and a flat planar area (20) between the innermost groove and the aperture. Preferably an outer peripheral flat area (22) is also provided as well as indicia on the inner planar area relating to the indicia on the sleeves. The method includes the steps of forming a food item (14), such as chewing gum, into the shape of the disc with the representative characteristics of a phonograph record, forming of the inner and outer sleeves (28 and 40) and assembling the package. Preferably, the final produce is wrapped with a clear wrapper such as cellophane to preserve the freshness of the food item.
Patent GB-2079549-A (GB)
Title: Coaxial cable connector
IPC: H01R13/646
Filed: 1981-07-02
Abstract: A coaxial cable connector has a central contact (6) mounted within an insulation section (7) fitted within a second contact (8) which has a leading end (14) arranged to engage the braid (3) of the coaxial cable by sliding under or over the braid. An outer member (10) is slid over the outer insulation (2) of the coaxial cable (1) to secure the connector. No special tools are required to fix the connector to the coaxial cable. A ridge (16) may be provided on the second contact (8) to secure the outer member (10) by engaging with a recess (17). On assembly, prongs (15) securely clamp core wire (5) due to the taper of the second contact and insulation (8 and 7). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2081760-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to organic compounds
IPC: D06M13/224
Filed: 1981-07-31
Abstract: The use of textile lubricants, which are fatty acid mono- or diglycerides or water-soluble or emulsifiable reaction products of isocyanates with alkoxylated compounds, as additives in a washing process can prevent crease formation in the washed goods.
Patent GB-2106033-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for binding sheets of paper together
Inventor: STOBB WALTER J
IPC: B42C9/00
Filed: 1981-09-21
Abstract: A method and apparatus of binding sheets together wherein a needle 10 is used for piercing the stack of sheets 28 and a hardenable liquid is deposited in the pierced hole 27, so that the stack of sheets can be bound together. Both the method and apparatus are adapted for effecting that function of binding while the stack of sheets is moving. Also, the stack of sheets is preferably bound by the hardenable material, either a glue or a plastics material or the like, in two spaced-apart locations to thereby substitute for the usual stapling employed in binding a stack of sheets. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2111595-A (GB)
Title: A rotary gas compressor
Inventor: SONG KEN HSU
IPC: F04C18/356
Filed: 1981-12-04
Abstract: The compressor comprises a stationary hollow cylinder and a rotor 40 located within the cylinder, the radially outer peripheral surface of the rotor having a trough portion(s) and a crest portion(s) contiguous therewith and the said surface together with the inner surface of the cylinder defining a chamber(s) for the working fluid. An inlet(s) 34 and an outlet(s) 31 for said fluid are separated by an intermedial "component(s)" e.g. a vane 33, the component(s) being resiliently biased so as to engage said surface of the rotor so that when the rotor rotates working fluid is displaced from the inlet(s) to the outlet(s) by the crest portion(s). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2091062-A (GB)
Title: PAL system color video signal recording and/or reproducing system
IPC: H04N9/83
Filed: 1981-12-11
Abstract: Comprises first filter (12) separating luminance signal in a first predetermined band, from a PAL system color video signal, second filter (13) separating luminance signal in a second predetermined band different from the first, from the color video signal, third filter (14) separating carrier chrominance signal and superimposed luminance signal in a third predetermined band different from the first and second bands, frequency-modulating circuit (15) frequency-modulating the separated luminance signal of the first predetermined band, first frequency-converting circuit (17) frequency-converting second band luminance signal into a low predetermined band lower than the band of the frequency modulated luminance signal, second frequency-converting circuit (20) frequency-converting third band carrier chrominance and luminance signal into the low predetermined band, a frequency-converting signal supplying circuit (18, 21) for respectively supplying frequency-converting signals so as to obtain a frequency-interleaving relationship between the three (two luminance and one chrominance) signal in the second predetermined band a multiplexing circuit (16) mutually multiplexing the output of the frequency-modulating circuit and the output of the first and second frequency-converting circuit, and a recording circuit recording the multiplexed signal onto a magnetic recording medium (24). The reproducing system comprises (42), fourth filter (43) for separating from the reproduced signal the frequency-modulated luminance signal, circuit (45) demodulating the frequency-modulated luminance signal separated by the fourth filter, to obtain the luminance signal, fifth filter (44) separating the frequency-converted carrier chrominance signal of the low predetermined band and the frequency-converted luminance signal from the reproduced signal, third frequency-converting circuit (48) restoring the signal in the low predetermined band which is filtered by the fifth filter into the second predetermined band, fourth frequency-converting circuit (49) restoring the signal in the low predetermined band which is filtered by the fifth filter into the third predetermined band, and a circuit (47, 55) multiplexing the restored signal of the first, second, and third predetermined bands, to obtain the multiplexed signal as a reproduced signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2092954-A (GB)
Title: Continuous stationery
IPC: B41L1/32
Filed: 1981-12-24
Abstract: Continuous stationery comprising a zig zag carrier sheet 10 and printable sheets 16 or printable sets carried by the carrier sheet, wherein upon printing on the printable sheet or sets, an image is created on the carrier sheet, so that the carrier sheet can be used, for example as a file copy. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2092442-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical composition for treating diseases of the oral cavity, containing glycyrrhetinic acid or a derivative thereof
IPC: A61K31/56
Filed: 1982-01-15
Abstract: The present invention provides a water-soluble or water-dispersible particulate pharmaceutical composition comprising, per one part by weight of glycyrrhetinic acid and/or glycyrrhetinic acid derivative, 10 to 100 parts by weight of lactose and/or sorbitol, 10 to 50 parts by weight of at least one buffer selected from sodium citrate, potassium citrate, sodium tartrate, potassium tartrate, sodium malate and potassium malate and 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of disodium edetate. The preferred glycyrrhetinic acid derivatives are the hemisuccinate (disodium salt), mono- (glycyrrhet-3-yl)-cis-cyclohexane-1,2- dicarboxylic acid disodium salt, and cinnamyl glycyrrhetate.
Patent GB-2092103-A (GB)
Title: Launching life-boats
IPC: B63B23/02
Filed: 1982-02-02
Abstract: A structure 1 such as an oil rig, has an extensible support arm 2 for a life-boat 3 or like equipment for providing safety and accommodation, the arm 2 being swung away from a stored position on the structure with a downward component of movement to carry the life-boat 3 clear of the structure. The arm 2 extends under gravity and a coupling 4 is released to drop the life-boat which may contain a seat which may swivel to protect an occupant of the seat from impact forces or be inflatable. The invention is not restricted to marine use. As shown the arm 2 is telescopic and may include inertia brake means employing one or more cables within the arm 2, which cable may be connected to the life-boat 3 by the coupling 4 and able to extend beyond the end of the arm 2 to reduce the drop into the sea or eliminate it completely. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2098793-A (GB)
Title: Method of and apparatus for deflecting an ion beam of an ion implantater onto an ion absorbing target
IPC: H01J37/317
Filed: 1982-04-13
Abstract: The ion beam is normally deflected through a predetermined angle from the straight line path 20 onto a semiconductor target wafer 42. The beam can also be deflected through an equal but opposite angle from path 20 onto a graphite coating 38 that constitutes a beam dump. The beam is deflected in the two directions by applying equal amplitude but opposite polarity DC offset voltages to the X scan electrostatic deflection plates 23 positioned downstream of the Y scan electrostatic deflection plates 22. The beam is scanned whether incident on the target 42 or the beam dump 38, whereby the life of the latter is increased. Isotropic graphite plates 32, 33, and 35 are biassed to repel back to the beam dump secondary electrons emitted therefrom. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2097397-A (GB)
Title: Aminocyclopentanol acids and esters as prostaglandin analogues and their preparation and pharmaceutical formulation
IPC: A61K/
Filed: 1982-04-29
Abstract: Compounds are described of the formula   <IMAGE>  in which  R<1> is H, C1-6 alkyl or C7-10 aralkyl;  W is C1-7 alkylene;  X is cis or trans -CH=CH- or -CH2CH2-;  n is 1 or 2;  Y is a saturated heterocyclic amino group having 5-8 ring members; R<2> is (i) substituted or unsubstituted phenylalkyl, thienylalkyl or naphthalkyl or (ii) substituted or unsubstituted cinnamyl;  and their salts and solvates. These compounds inhibit blood platelet aggregation and bronchoconstriction and may be formulated for use as antithrombotic and antiasthmatic agents.
Patent GB-2102065-A (GB)
Title: An inlet or exhaust valve assembly for an internal combustion engine
Inventor: BITTERLI ALOIS
IPC: F01L9/10
Filed: 1982-06-29
Abstract: A pneumatic biasing arrangement comprises a volume (12) of gas which is compressed as a result of the valve opening. The compressed gas volume (12) acts on a cap (5) fixed to the valve stem (1) to exert a force longitudinally of the valve stem (1) to bias the valve to its closure position in which a valve head (8) is pressed against a valve seat (15). Leakage from the gas volume (12) is replenished from a source (9) of compressed gas through a compressed gas line (10). A vacuum is created within the cover (18) due to cap movement and connection of the cover space to atmosphere through the non-return valve 25. The valve is opened by the periodic application of fluid pressure to the piston 7. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2123106-A (GB)
Title: Conduit end fitting
Inventor: ROBERTS GRAHAM EDWARD
IPC: F16L33/22
Filed: 1982-07-08
Abstract: An end fitting for use with corrugated conduit has a tubular body member (10) with a portion (19) adjacent one end defining part of its bore being axially slotted so as to impart radial flexibility and having internally beads (22) maintained in engagement with the conduit corrugations by a sleeve member (20) with a cooperating surface (23) retained in position by a snap-fit arrangement (24 and 26) between the body and sleeve members. Axial displacement of the sleeve member over the body member, for example to a second snap-fit position, allows radial flexing of the portion (19) for insertion and withdrawal of the conduit. Sealing means eg compression rings may be disposed between conduit and inner bore of the tubular body member. The corrugations may be helical with the internal beads being discontinuous and extending around the recess 14. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2106142-A (GB)
Title: Sintering refractory articles using direct-heated gases
Inventor: AMMANN PAUL R
IPC: C04B35/565
Filed: 1982-08-06
Abstract: A shaped green body of refractory material is fired by feeding an oxygen free gas preheated to at least 1500 DEG C into direct contact with the bodies in the furnace. SiC may be fired with preheated argon or nitrogen or SiC+Si is fired in nitrogen to form Si3Nu bonded SiC. The gas may be preheated by an electric arc in the furnace wall.
Patent GB-2105593-A (GB)
Title: Dental hygiene tool
Inventor: ROSTMAN DAG
IPC: A61C15/02
Filed: 1981-09-21
Abstract: A dental hygiene tool adapted for cleaning the gap between adjacent teeth. The tool comprises, in combination, a thin, elongated element (7) which is gripped between the ends of a yoke-shaped portion (2) and which is adapted to be introduced from the outside into the gap between the teeth, to clean the same, a hold portion (3) which originates from one end of the yoke-shaped portion (2) and which is adapted for holding the tool (1), and at least one stick-like portion (5) which is disposed at the outer end of the last-mentioned portion (3) opposite the yoke and which is adapted to be connected to said holder portion (3) substantially at right angles thereto, and which is adapted to be introduced into the gap between the teeth from the side and which comprises an outer point and surfaces adapted to the shape of the gap between the teeth, which surfaces are at least partially provided with brush members (11).
Patent GB-2113315-A (GB)
Title: An improved high pressure meter pump
Inventor: GORDON GARY
IPC: G01N30/32
Filed: 1982-10-22
Abstract: In a high pressure metering system 2 small syringe type meter pumps 12 and 12 are actuated by servomotor 10, and and supply a high pressure diaphragm pump 48. The non-return valves 58 and 68 are arranged such that, the diaphragm pump is not able to draw fluid from the supply pumps 12 or 14. The system is controlled by microprocessor 26. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2123323-A (GB)
Title: Blade sharpener
Inventor: IMAGAWA ISAO
IPC: B24B3/54
Filed: 1983-04-29
Abstract: An electric blade sharpener, in which an abrasive grinding wheel (W) is arranged to be rotated at high speed by an electric motor (M) to sharpen the edge of a blade (a) brought into contact with a side face of the wheel (W) by drawing the blade through a guide slot (V) in the upper wall of the casing (H) of the sharpener. An opening is provided in the bottom wall of the casing below the grinding wheel (W) in a position to collect much of the grinding debris produced during operation of the sharpener, the opening normally being closed by a closure member (C) which can be removed or otherwise opened to remove the debris from the casing (H). Preferably the closure member (C) is provided with a heat-resistant inner surface (Ca). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2124413-A (GB)
Title: Perpetual calendar assembly
Inventor: MOONEY HELEN
IPC: G09D3/02
Filed: 1983-07-18
Abstract: A perpetual calendar which displays days of the week and months and also provides visual storage of cards containing notes and small items comprises a relatively rigidly formed backing structure (42) having attached at its front side, monthly (50), weekly (52) and numbered transparent pockets (54). The pockets (52) hold interchangeable weekday cards and the pockets (54) contain cards with information relevant to the respective dates. Additional pockets for containing cards and items for specific uses are also provided. The rear side of the calendar contains at least one pocket for storing supplies such as papers, etc. The calendar is foldable along a vertical center line (62) so as to enclose the numbered date pockets.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147331-A (GB)
Title: Insulating panel
Inventor: CHEN KAI-NAN
IPC: E04C2/20
Filed: 1983-09-30
Abstract: A reinforced constructional panel comprises a three dimensional matrix of metal members (211,221) and one or more in-fill members (212,222) of insulating material housed within the matrix. The panel may be faced with flat metal meshes (213,223). The insulating material may be expanded polystyrene <IMAGE>