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Patent GB-2196292-A (GB)
Title: Heat-shrinkable tubular film material
Inventor: CHRISTENSEN KNUD ERIK
IPC: B29C61/02
Filed: 1986-09-17
Abstract: In the manufacture and use of tubular casing material, a starting material having heat-shrinkable properties is partially shrunk onto a mandrel to a controlled reduced calibre and then is further shrunk during use. The shrinking may either take place during use, eg. in sausage manufacture, for example by partially shrinking tubular film material over a stuffing horn 2 in a shrinker 6 (Fig. 1) or may be carried out during manufacture onto a mandrel (31) by partially shrinking a length of tubular film material to a controlled reduced calibre before sale (Fig. 2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182386-A (GB)
Title: Strengthened window stay
Inventor: BUCKLEY JOHN EDWARD
IPC: E05D15/44
Filed: 1986-10-29
Abstract: In a friction supporting stay which has a window supporting bar 23 connected by a strut 18 to a track 10, and also has a link 25 and a brace 20 connected to a slider 14 on the track, the strut 18 and brace 20 have stepped portions or cut away portions, 31 and 32 which are of less thickness than the remainder of the strut and brace respectively and which overlap when the hinge is closed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2190598-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball with variable density center
Inventor: SHAMA SAMI A
IPC: A63B37/00
Filed: 1987-01-21
Abstract: A golf ball includes a spherical centre (14) having a plurality of grooves (17) in its outer surface (16). The grooves (17) extend along great circles of the centre which lie in planes which extend through an axis (y) of the centre. A moulded cover forms the outside of the ball, and in some embodiments an elastomeric material or rubber windings is disposed between the centre and the cover. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2204709-A (GB)
Title: Polarising spectacles providing variable attenuation
Inventor: HOLMES CYRIL CLIFFORD
IPC: G02C7/12
Filed: 1987-05-11
Abstract: Polarising spectacles comprising a frame 10, a first pair of translucent elements (11, 12) of polarising material, means mounting the elements of the first pair to be positionally fixed left and right with respect to the frame, a second pair of translucent elements 13, 14 of polarising material, means mounting the elements of the second pair to overlie respectively the left and right elements (11, 12) of the first pair, and means 15 for effecting angular movement of the elements of the second pair in unison with respect to the first pair of elements, the last-mentioned means including an operating device 16, 20 (or 37, 38, 40) located wholly or at least substantially within the outline of the frame (when viewed from the front). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2209627-A (GB)
Title: Coil for electromagnetic actuator
Inventor: SCHROTT HUGO
IPC: H01F5/04
Filed: 1987-07-15
Abstract: In order to simplify the manufacture of the coil and to facilitate the connection of the electric leads, the coil has an end plate of its insulating core formed with a straight edge, and contacts 13 extending over both surfaces of the straight edge to form a flat contact plate 5 for connection to an edge connector 22. The contacts 13 can be metal strips which are bent in a U-shape, grip around the edge of the plate 5 and have retaining fingers (21, Figs 1, 4) for the wire ends to be soldered on. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2193110-A (GB)
Title: Solvent cleaning apparatus
Inventor: LAKRA PAUL
IPC: C23G5/04
Filed: 1987-07-27
Abstract: A method of solvent cleaning of articles wherein articles to be cleaned are introduced into a cleaner containing a solvent, the contaminated solvent is supplied to a still for purification, the pure condensate of the still is returned to the cleaner to achieve a solvent circulation, and the rate of flow of condensed solvent to the cleaner is used to effect control over the heat input to the still. The invention further resides in a solvent cleaning apparatus comprising a cleaner (13) wherein a solvent is used to displace contaminants from articles to be cleaned, a still (14, 15) incorporating heating means (18) for heating contaminated solvent within the still (14, 15) and a condenser (15) for condensing solvent vapour, a first flow path (19) whereby condensate from the still condenser (15) is returned to the cleaner (13), a second flow path whereby contaminated solvent from the cleaner (13) flows to the still (14, 15), and means (22) monitoring the flow of pure solvent in said first flow path (19) for effecting control over the heat input to the still (14, 15) from said heating means (18) in accordance with the flow in said first flow path (19). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195225-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing a dough
Inventor: HOLT JOHANNES
IPC: A21D6/00
Filed: 1987-08-06
Abstract: A method of producing a dough comprises preparing a dough mixture with a high liquid content, for example 60 to 80%, pasteurising the dough for a short time at 55 to 75 DEG C, below the gelatinisation range of the starch, and cooling it down to 15 to 20 DEG C. The pH value is set to 5.8.
Patent GB-2209121-A (GB)
Title: Balloon catheter inflation
Inventor: PERRY COLIN E
IPC: A61F2/958
Filed: 1987-08-25
Abstract: A catheter for clinical use comprises a length of inflatable tubing which, towards the end to be inserted, is provided with an inflatable outer sleeve or balloon. Air or liquid may be fed to the balloon for inflation through a catheter tube or bore which runs along at least part of the length of the catheter tube wall. The catheter has an inflatable portion of tubing 14 which is normally pre-inflated and which is connected to the inflatable balloon, sealing means 18, 20 being provided for both ends of the inflatable portion, the inflatable portion being covered with a sleeve 16 of elastic material. In use and after insertion of the catheter a sealing means 18 is removed and the modulus of elasticity of the elastic sleeve causes the inflated sleeve to return to its original shape causing air or liquid previously in the inflatable portion to inflate the balloon at the inserted end of the catheter. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2212131-A (GB)
Title: Compaction apparatus
Inventor: MACKRILL DAVID
IPC: B65F3/28
Filed: 1987-11-11
Abstract: Compaction apparatus particularly for compacting refuse material in a refuse vehicle includes a body 2 having an opening 11 for receiving refuse and a compaction blade 3 movable along the body 2 to compact and to eject material in the body. The compaction blade 3 defines a material-engaging surface 28 and a portion is movable between a vertically-inclined refuse receiving position B and an upright compaction position B'. By this arrangement improved compaction can be achieved which fully utilises the body space. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2200966-A (GB)
Title: Anchors
Inventor: WHITE PETER JOHN
IPC: F16B13/12
Filed: 1988-02-01
Abstract: The nail plug 100 shown comprises a plastic cylindrical body 101 having an internal longitudinally extending bore extending from one, head, end 104 and a nail-like member 105 mounted in the bore 102. The body 101 has a right cylindrical part 106 extending from the head end 104. The other end 107 of the body 101 has a plurality of, in the embodiment shown, two legs 108 which are separated by a longitudinally extending slot 109. The other end 107 of the body 101 terminates in substantially a frusto-conical configuration 110. The external surface of each leg 108 has a series of longitudinally spaced gripping means in the form of radial extending ridges 111. The legs 108 taper towards the longitudinal axis of the body 101 between adjacent ridges 111, and in a direction towards the other end 107 of the body 101. There is a tapered portion 112 extending between the end of the cylindrical part 106 opposite the head 104 and the adjacent ridge 111, the slot 109 extending through the tapered portion 112 and terminating at the end of the right cylindrical part 106 of the body 101. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2204163-A (GB)
Title: Self-identifying scheme for memory
Inventor: MOHME RODGER
IPC: G06F12/06
Filed: 1988-03-30
Abstract: A self-identifying scheme permits a variety of integrated-circuit semiconductor memory modules 13-16 to inform a host processor 12 as to each individual memory accessing time. Pre-encoded circuits within each memory module generate a coded signal on a memory identification bus 25 when that module is selected by the host processor. The coded signal identifies the type of memory accessed, permitting the host processor to transfer information at a rate determined by the memory accessed. Other identifying information, such as memory size, can also be encoded. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203915-A (GB)
Title: Monitor for MLS fault monitor
Inventor: ROELOFS DARRELL D
IPC: G01S1/56
Filed: 1988-04-19
Abstract: An executive monitor 3 contained in a microwave landing system operates by storing in memory 6 the number of out-of-tolerance signals received from an antenna 1 over a predetermined time period. In order to monitor the monitor 3, the stored number of out-of-tolerance parametric signals is replaced by a predetermined number that will be increased to beyond a second predetermined limit, causing an alarm, if another out-of-tolerance parametric signal is added to said number; one such internally generated out-of-tolerance parametric signal is then added to said predetermined number; the previously stored number of out-of-tolerance parametric signals is restored if the alarm is generated, and the system is shut down if an alarm is not generated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207844-A (GB)
Title: Fish hook and hook cover
Inventor: ORMSSON GUOJON
IPC: A01K91/18
Filed: 1988-08-12
Abstract: The invention comprises a fish hook and hook cover which covers the hook end until a fish takes the bait. The hook cover is fastened to the hook near the hook eye (6) and arranged in such a way that the hook cover can swing mainly around an axis that is rectangular onto the plane of the hook, the plane including the whole hook (3), eye (6) and hook end (14), and the hook cover consisting of two outstanding flaps (7) on each side of the hook, which in the rest position lie parallel with the plane of the hook. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2212144-A (GB)
Title: Stacking equipment
Inventor: CLARK ALAN
IPC: B65H31/30
Filed: 1988-10-31
Abstract: Stacking equipment for stacking products such as boxes or cartons in lay-flat form onto pallets, comprising a receiving conveyor (1) means (6,7,8) thereon for collecting a batch of products together in predetermined disposition, and a push plate (11) for transferring an assembled batch of products onto a main support bed (15). The bed (15) raises the batch of products onto retractable temporary support fingers (17) and then returns to receive the next succeeding batch. The batches are stacked successively and finally supported on a pallet which is elevated on bed (15) to support the finished stack which is then discharged from the bed. Also provided are a pallet dispenser (30) adjacent the support bed (15) and a tiesheet dispenser (20) to place an individual tie sheet on the top of each successive batch prior to stacking.
Patent GB-2217120-A (GB)
Title: A wire holding device and an electrical connector
Inventor: WHELAN MICHAEL JOSEPH GERARD
IPC: H01R4/24
Filed: 1988-11-25
Abstract: The wire holding device comprises first and second walls (30 and 32), the first wall (30) having thereon a wire holding arm (34) which is rockable about an axis (X). The second wall (32) has thereon a ramp (40) which cooperates with a portion (36) of the arm (34) on one side of the axis (X) to provide a wire-entry mount (46). When a wire (W) is inserted through the mouth (46) it engages the portion (36) of the arm (34) to rock it in a first sense to allow the wire (W) to assume a wire treatment position in which the wire (W) is trapped between the arm (34) and the second wall (32). The wire can then be forced in a direction away from the mouth (46) to engage another portion (38) of the arm (34) on the opposite side of the axis (X) to cause the arm (34) to rock in the opposite sense so as to release the wire (W). In its application to an electrical connector, the wire is inserted by an operator into its wire treatment position and is then forced by means of a wire insertion tool into wire slots (18) of an electrical terminal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2214998-A (GB)
Title: Brush seal assembly
Inventor: REISINGER LOTHAR
IPC: F16J15/3288
Filed: 1989-01-24
Abstract: In a brush seal assembly 1, a wire bundle 2 bent into a U-shape round a core 8 is surrounded by a ring-shaped, slotted tube 3 and a housing 13 consisting of two support walls 4, 5 connected e.g. by welding or soldering 9 or by deformation. The connection of the two support walls 4, 5 is such as to exert a clamping force on the wire bundle 2 via the slotted tube 3. By this means a reliable application and maintenance of the clamping force is possible, as is an effective fastening 12 to a further component. 
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Patent GB-2215847-A (GB)
Title: Magnetometers using superconductors
Inventor: GALLOP JOHN CHARLES
IPC: G01R33/035
Filed: 1989-02-10
Abstract: A superconductive magnetometer capable of giving absolute flux density measurements with the high sensitivity, wide dynamic range and low noise levels typical of SQUIDS, comprises a drive coil 13 and a sensor coil 14 both coupled to a superconductive mass 10. An oscillator (15.figure 1) energizes the drive coil 13 to cause the magnetic field in the vicinity of the superconductive mass 10 to go through hysteresis cycles (figure 3), and a detector (16, figure 1) monitors the resulting output of the sensor coil 14. A high temperature superconducting material (e.g. YBa2 CU3 Ox) may be used. The magnetometor may also be set up to measure field gradient. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2228232-A (GB)
Title: Making printed circuits
Inventor: LOWE JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: H05K3/00
Filed: 1989-12-18
Abstract: A method of making a printed circuit board comprising applying a first and second coating in a desired pattern to a substrate, the substrate (12) being disposed in a different relationship to coating apparatus used in applying a second coating from the relationship in which it is disposed in applying the first coating. Preferably a number of identical boards are screen-printed on a substrate (12) from which they are subsequently separated. The individual boards are positioned such that the same pattern may be applied when the substrate (12) is presented to coating means in any of a number of orientations each separated from the next by a fixed angle of rotation about an axis (A) at right angles to the substrate (12), the first coating being applied in one such orientation and the second after the screen and substrate respectively have been rotated in opposite directions, (S, B) each through 90 DEG . <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227804-A (GB)
Title: Corner connector for sliding doors
Inventor: GAGNON LAURENT
IPC: E06B3/964
Filed: 1990-01-18
Abstract: Corner connector brackets, for connecting rails and stiles applied to a panel to form a sliding door, and for supporting arms carrying rollers or guides for the door, have snap in connections to the rails and stiles to be connected, and are positively retained in engagement with the corner of the panel, in a manner resistant to torsional forces about a vertical axis, so as to maintain correct alignment of the rollers or guides.
Patent GB-2230441-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing device
Inventor: RASHID ABDUL
IPC: A61K9/48
Filed: 1990-02-15
Abstract: Novel devices for the controlled release of active materials especially pharmaceuticals comprise a capsule formed from two seperable pieces at least part of the capsule walls is water permeable. The capsule contains a water sensitive material which on contact with water causes the two pieces to separate. In the preferred embodiment the devices comprise a generally cylindrical tube closed at one or both endsby a water swellable plug. The devices find particular application as oral dosage forms for use in man.
Patent GB-2245459-A (GB)
Title: Echo canceller with adaptive voice switch attenuation
Inventor: THRANE MORTEN
IPC: H04B3/23
Filed: 1990-06-20
Abstract: This invention relates to an echo canceller (EC) such as for use in a full duplex radio. The echo canceller comprises: an output path (10) for outputting desired signals; an input path (12) for receiving desired signals together with undesired echos from the output path; an adaptive filter (14) for filtering signals on the input path; measuring means (18) for measuring echo attenuation by the adaptive filter; a variable attenuator (15) for attenuating signals on the input path; control means (16) for controlling the variable attenuator to provide a degree of attenuation dependent on the difference between attenuation measured by the measuring means and a predetermined desired attenuation. The echo canceller is particularly useful in any system having large transmission delays like GSM cellular radio telephone system.
Patent GB-2245306-A (GB)
Title: Attachment means
Inventor: HENSON TIMOTHY GEORGE
IPC: A44C3/00
Filed: 1990-06-21
Abstract: A device, such as a button badge, consists of a base member secured to the device, a pair of gripper jaws one of which jaws is secured to the base member and the other of which jaws is mounted for sliding movement towards and away from the first jaw, a spring acting between the jaws to normally urge them into a closed condition and a finger pad integral with the said outer jaw to enable the jaw to enable the jaw to be moved away from the first jaw and allow the device to be secured to a shirt or other article of clothing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233954-A (GB)
Title: Machines for packing sets of articles
Inventor: GAMBETTI MARIO
IPC: B65B11/00
Filed: 1990-07-16
Abstract: In a machine for continuously packing sets of articles in boxes or cartons, a box blank with panels forming the front, bottom, rear and top sections of the box is wrapped around the set of articles, the panels having associated flaps for closing the ends of the box. At a feed station for the blanks, a reciprocating platform 6 accelerates the set of articles from a first horizontal feed conveyor into engagement with the blank and toward further transport means C3, C4 and (C5) for completion of folding and bonding of the blank around the set of articles. The blank is fed into the feed station in a direction transverse to the direction of article advance into a plate 7 with the bottom and rear panels horizontal and the front and top panels vertically upstanding. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246097-A (GB)
Title: Composite flame blocking fabric
Inventor: GOODALL MICHAEL TIMOTHY JOHN
IPC: B32B7/08
Filed: 1990-07-21
Abstract: A composite flame blocking fabric comprises a textile fabric outer layer, a wire mesh reinforcement layer and a non- woven fabric layer, the layers being bonded together by stitching.
Patent GB-2236775-A (GB)
Title: Roof ventilator, e.g. for mono-pitch roof
Inventor: MOLYNEUX GEORGE
IPC: E04D13/17
Filed: 1990-09-03
Abstract: A roof ventilator 70 intended to be used particularly near to the top of a mono pitch roof is made in the form of a plastics extrusion. It has a hollow box section which rests on the top course of slates or tiles 130, with an air inlet arrangement 88 along its lower edge 86 and an air outlet arrangement on its underside 96 at or adjacent to its upper edge 108. The extension has one or more formations 100 on its underside, whereby it is adapted to be attached to the slates or tiles of the roof, e.g. by embedding in mortar 136. Mortar pointing 138 is overlaid by conventional lead flashing which overlies surface 78 and is tucked into the groove between surfaces 78, 76. Baffles 80, 98, provide a sinuous air-flow path. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a safety belt arrangement
Inventor: KARLIN MATS
IPC: A44B11/25
Filed: 1990-09-13
Abstract: A safety-belt for use in a motor vehicle typically passes through two belt deflectors namely a pillar loop 3 located at shoulder height and a tongue 4 inserted into a buckle 5. A belt deflector of either type can be provided with a clamp 8 adapted to clamp the belt to prevent movement of the belt relative to the deflector. The clamp is movable, by a hand operated device, from a clamping condition to a non-clamping condition and vice versa. A clamping element may comprise an eccentric roller which can be rotated to clamp part of the belt against the deflector (Figs. 2 to 6) or a clamping element can comprise an axially movable clamping element which moves against a camming surface which cams the clamp into contact with the belt pressing the belt against the deflector (Figs. 7 & 8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239615-A (GB)
Title: I.C. engine exhaust filter regeneration
Inventor: SHINZAWA MOTOHIRO
IPC: F01N3/023
Filed: 1990-12-28
Abstract: Soot is periodically burned from an exhaust gas filter 3 by raising its temperature. Control 41 monitors engine speed, load and coolant temperature, the temperatures at the inlet and outlet ends of the filter and the pressure drop across the filter. The measured pressure drop is compared with that appropriate to the engine running conditions to initiate cleaning when necessary. Cleaning is then effected by operating a filter heater 29, engine induction valve 6, exhaust valve 21 and bypass valve 25 in various combinations as determined by the engine conditions and state of the filter. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243528-A (GB)
Title: Method for producing kimchi-fermented sausage
Inventor: LEE SUNG-KI
IPC: A23L13/60
Filed: 1991-02-20
Abstract: Kimchi-fermented sausages are produced by fermenting kimchi, containing for example 3.5 to 8.0% salt, to produce acidification, separating kimchi solids containing kimchi-fermenting bacteria for example by centrifugation at 8,000 to 12,000 rpm, and mixing the kimchi solids with meat to form a mixture containing for example 3 to 20% of kimchi by weight of the meat, then fermenting the mixture and if desired drying the fermented mixture. Kimchee is a fermented vegetable food.
Patent GB-2246412-A (GB)
Title: Gear case in particular for worm gearing.
Inventor: MULLER FRIEDRICH
IPC: F16H57/039
Filed: 1991-07-04
Abstract: In a gearing casing, particularly for gearing with straight-cut gears/worms or worm gears which exhibit bearing zones for gear pieces and an assembly opening through which the latter may be installed in the casing, one (34, 49) of the bearing zones located at the assembly opening (7) is produced so as to exhibit a passage opening (35) extending in the assembly direction for gearing components, the said bearing zone advantageously constituting a support for a bearing which is interrupted in order to form the passage opening (35). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258496-A (GB)
Title: A combined noise reduction and torque enhancement system for an i.c. engine
Inventor: HUTCHINS STEPHEN MARK
IPC: F02B27/00
Filed: 1991-07-31
Abstract: A plug 4 which may take various forms (Figs. 4 to 6) affects inlet or exhaust flow. The plug 4 is kept stationary or is oscillated by a mechanical engine drive or by a controller 6 in response to a signal from a microphone 10 in order to achieve torque increase and silencing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248494-A (GB)
Title: Multi-airconditioner
Inventor: KITANI FUMIHIKO
IPC: F24F3/06
Filed: 1991-08-07
Abstract: A multi-airconditioner includes a plurality of outdoor units and at least one indoor unit in which refrigerant conduits connecting the outdoor units and the at least one indoor unit are united by way of a single common liquefied refrigerant conduit and a single common gasified refrigerant conduit. A multi-conditioner for effecting simultaneous room-cooling and room-heating operations, in which some of the indoor units are in room-cooling operation while the other indoor units are in room-heating operation, may for each outdoor unit and each indoor unit have a liquefied refrigerant conduit, a high-pressure gasified refrigerant conduit and these be connected by way of a single common liquefied refrigerant conduit, a single common high-pressure gasified refrigerant conduit and a single common low-pressure gasified refrigerant conduit. <IMAGE>