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Patent GB-2128620-A (GB)
Title: Method for production of an immobilized enzyme preparation
Inventor: AMOTZ SHMUEL
IPC: C12N11/14
Filed: 1983-10-05
Abstract: The method involves that a carrier comprising two phases, i.e. a) a continuous phase consisting of a binder and b) a discontinuous phase consisting of a multitude of separate, hard and inert particles, is contacted with an enzyme.
Patent GB-2132411-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in substrate structures
Inventor: OTSUKA KANJI
IPC: H01L23/367
Filed: 1983-11-08
Abstract: A semiconductor device substrate which is sintered by a hot-pressing method at a very high temperature and under high pressure has two main faces parallel to each other, and a plurality of wires (2) formed therein to extend therethrough to end at these main faces. Semiconductor pellets (18) are bonded onto one main face, and a plurality of leads (27) are mounted onto the other main face. The substrate is made of silicon carbide containing a small quantity of beryllium, and the wires (2) of zirconium boride. A plate is prepared by preforming a powder of the substrate material and a plurality of wire stripes are printed thereon. A plurality of such plates laid over each other and hot-pressed provide a block which is sliced along planes normal to the wires, so that substrates are fabricated from the slices. Several layers (13, 14) of wiring may be formed on the substrate faces. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2141232-A (GB)
Title: Dry cleaning machine
Inventor: WADA FUMIO
IPC: D06F33/48
Filed: 1983-11-30
Abstract: A dry cleaning machine has a plurality of sealed chambers 2 fitted to a washing drum 1 rotated by a drive, a detecting means 13 for detecting the vibration of said washing drum and a fluid feed controlling means 16, 17 for feeding predetermined amounts of a balancing fluid to the above mentioned predetermined sealed chambers 2 or redistributing fluid among the chambers on the basis of the results detected by said detecting means. The detecting means is an accelerometer 62 the output of which (line a, Fig. 20) is processed by an amplifier 63 and a quadratic filter 64 with characteristics (line b, Fig. 20) such that the filter output (line c, Fig. 20) represents the partial load in the drum, being independent of the angular velocity of the drum. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147479-A (GB)
Title: Heater support means
Inventor: OKAMOTO KENZO
IPC: A47J36/24
Filed: 1983-12-12
Abstract: A heater support means for an electric hot tray or like electrical device comprises a heater support plate 2 urged against the heater 1 by means of leaf springs 3, 3' so as to resiliently hold the heater i against the underside of the inner receptacle 12 of the electrical device. The heater support means provided by the invention may easily assembled or dismantled. Further since the heater support means holds the heater by resilient and removable engagement, heat expansion or contraction is readily absorbed by the structure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2153452-A (GB)
Title: Seal removal apparatus for valves
Inventor: GLOVER BRIAN HOWARD
IPC: B25B27/00
Filed: 1984-01-25
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a frame member (1) which is positioned in a fixed relative location to the valve assembly, the frame carrying a movable carriage (2) slideable in a fore-aft direction through drive means (3). Mounted on a carriage (2) is a second drive means (4) which serves to drive a slidable member (5) in a fore-aft direction along the carriage (2). The member (5) carries a U-shaped wire loop (6) constituting a hooking member and mounted to the end of the carriage (2) is an arcuate clamping member (7) which includes lateral grooves which receive the side limbs of the hooking member. To remove the seal (S) the means (3) is operated so as to bring the carriage (2) forwardly and the end of the hooking member (6) is driven on to the surface of a seal (S) so as to penetrate between the outer peripheral edge of the seal and the inner peripheral edge of the flange (F) thereby finally locating beneath the seal. Following this operation means 4 is then actuated so as to draw back the hooking member thus relatively moving the hooking member and clamp member to firmly hold the seal as illustrated. The means (4) thereafter maintains a constant force between the hooking member and clamping member during which phase the means (3) operates to move the carriage (2) rearwardly thereby stripping the seal (S) from the valve assembly as illustrated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2141365-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for performing workpiece inspection with a probe
Inventor: JUENGEL RICHARD OWEN
IPC: G05B19/18
Filed: 1984-05-04
Abstract: Various techniques are disclosed for controlling the operation of a workpiece inspection procedure using a battery operated probe to contact the workpiece and transmit information back to a control in a machine tool system. In one embodiment (Fig. 2), battery power is applied to the probe transmission circuitry in response to a flash of infrared radiation sent by unit (40) and detected by a photodetector (48). In another embodiment (Fig. 3), the probe is turned on by touching the probe against a reference surface (60). In both embodiments, a timer is provided to automatically disconnect the batteries after a predetermined time period. In such manner battery life is prolonged. The unit (40 or 40') acts as a receiver for the probe information which is transmitted, as infrared radiation, from LED's (50-54) on the front surface of the probe. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2141331-A (GB)
Title: Infant rocking device
Inventor: VARNEY GORDON
IPC: A47D9/02
Filed: 1984-05-29
Abstract: A housing 50, provided with a flat top 60 adapted to receive a carry cot or similar infant carrying device, is pivotally attached 36, 38 to respective lower ends of two pairs of swinging arms 26. The upper ends 22, 24 of these arms 26, 28 are pivotally secured to beams 16 which in turn are secured to a structure 14 mounted on a base 10. Drive means 70 is provided fixed to the structure 14 and the arms 26 so that the arms may be reciprocated about the upper pivotal connections 22, 24 thereby effecting a rocking movement of the housing. Preferably the drive means 70 comprises a dual coil solenoid arrangement including a sensing coil to determine the direction of movement of the arms 26. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161239-A (GB)
Title: Pinned chain coupling
Inventor: PEARCE ALAN
IPC: F16G15/02
Filed: 1984-07-03
Abstract: A pinned chain coupling comprises first and second members (14,16) with a gap (G) therebetween, a pin (P) extending between the members (14,16) and the ends (22,28) thereof each being received in a passage in one of the members (14,16), means (25) being provided in the gap (G) to restrain longitudinal movement of the pin (P) to prevent either end of the pin (P) being disengaged from its passage, said means in the gap (G) comprising a sleeve (25) which is an interference fit with said pin (P) the passage (16a) in the first member (16) being of generally constant cross-section throughout its length and comprising a through passage whereby the pin (P) may be driven longitudinally through the passage (16a) in the first member (16) into the gap (G) to be engaged by the sleeve (25), and into the passage (14a, 14b) in the second member (14), the passage (14a, 14b) in the second member (14) being entirely closed at its outer end by a wall (W) which is an integral part of the second member (14). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2151563-A (GB)
Title: A child's play cycle
Inventor: SPONG RONALD CASTELL
IPC: B62K9/00
Filed: 1984-07-16
Abstract: 1. A plaything comprising a wheeled cart having     a) a chassis; b) a plurality of support wheels mounted on and supporting the chassis on the ground, all except one of which are capable of castoring; c) steering means connectable to the said one of the wheels 26 to adjust the direction thereof,   d) a drive wheel 48 adapted to engage the ground,   e) drive means 58,60 to drive the drive wheel, and f) a lifting device 70,72,74, adapted to be operated to move the drive wheel from a driving position in which it engages the ground and a free position in which it is clear of the ground.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2168295-A (GB)
Title: Demountable upper deck for a vehicle
Inventor: CHRISTOS GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: B60R9/04
Filed: 1984-12-14
Abstract: A demountable upper deck for a vehicle comprising a deck platform (1) having an upstanding circumambient wall (3) defining a passenger compartment at least 25 centimetres in height, e.g. about 40 centimetres; and means for demountably fastening said deck platform on top of an existing vehicle roof such as over centre toggles (13) for engaging a vehicle roof gutter. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2154036-A (GB)
Title: Thermal alarm
Inventor: SMITH CHARLES JOHN PHILIP
IPC: H01H37/04
Filed: 1985-01-08
Abstract: A self-contained portable thermal alarm device comprising, in combination: a permanent magnet adapted to cling magnetically to an external surface region of apparatus to be kept under surveillance; temperature-sensing means thermally conductively connected to said permanent magnet; and alarm means activatable when said temperature-sensing means reaches a predetermined threshold to thereby complete an electrical circuit which includes said alarm means and also a source of electrical energy. A test button 4 may be arranged to bridge the terminals 16 of the sensing means 3 (Fig. 3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160401-A (GB)
Title: Ground care implements and appliance
Inventor: DAVIES GEOFFREY
IPC: A01B45/02
Filed: 1985-06-19
Abstract: An aerator 50 for turf treatment that can be coupled to the rear of a tractor 12 by a conventional three point linkage 14 comprises a frame that carries an open bottomed cage 17 and a hollow and rotatable drum 18. The drum 18 has on its outer surface a series of lugs arranged in a helical pattern around the drum. Blades 26 are attached to the lugs. The drum 18 is fillable with ballast to increase the downwards pressure exerted on the blades so as to increase ground penetration. In addition a movable weight 56 is provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161134-A (GB)
Title: Drink container
Inventor: FLOOD CHARLES JOHN
IPC: B65D41/26
Filed: 1985-07-02
Abstract: A bottle 1 for still or effervescent, soil or alcoholic drink is provided with a screw-cap 3 incorporated into or cooperating with a moulded bottom of a drinking cup 2. The rim 6 of the cup comes into close proximity with the side of the bottle when the screw cap is in position, to maintain the cup clean and hygienic until it is required for use. When needed, simple unscrewing of the cap provides the user with a drinking cup into which the contents of the bottle can be poured. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165209-A (GB)
Title: Mobile rig for providing access to the exterior of upright structures
Inventor: PULLAN ALAN
IPC: E04G3/28
Filed: 1985-09-30
Abstract: A mobile rig for providing access to the exterior of upright structure, particularly low-rise structures of up to about 15 metres in height, includes a pair of carriage members (2) movable along guide means located around the upper perimeter of the structure, a framework (24) being suspended from said carriage members (2). The framework (24) includes a pair of opposed, ladder-like side members (26) between which extend a plurality of vertically-spaced walkways (34) the vertical positions of which are adjustable relative to the side members (26). The construction of the carriage members (2) and the attachment of the framework (24) thereto are also adjustable whereby the configuration of the rig can be altered to enable mounting on a variety of structures of different configurations. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171537-A (GB)
Title: Shaped optical system shaft for an endoscope
Inventor: HILTEBRANDT SIEGFRIED
IPC: A61B1/00
Filed: 1986-01-21
Abstract: The shaft of an endoscope for passing through a trocar sleeve or a guiding shaft is tapered towards the distal extremity, and this taper is followed proximally by at least one shallowly concave peripheral constriction. The distal objective of the endoscope is thus spaced from the inner walls and distal edges of the trocar sleeve or guiding shaft, so that residues on these inner walls or edges do not contaminate or obscure objective but are instead scraped off by the peripheral constriction.
Patent GB-2186285-A (GB)
Title: Bitumen or tarmacadam/aggregate recovery
Inventor: ROBINSON PETER MICHAEL
IPC: C10C3/00
Filed: 1986-02-12
Abstract: A separator for bitumen and aggregate or tarmacadam and aggregate compositions comprises a container (1) for receiving the composition, means (5) for loading the container with the composition, inlet means (4) for receiving the composition and for receiving solvent to dissolve the bitumen or tarmacadam portion, the container being rotatable and having outlet means (4) for extracting bitumen or tarmacadam and solvent mixture and air inlet means (9) leading into the container. Extraction means are provided for extracting a solvent and air mixture and aggregate outlet means are provided for removing dried aggregate from the container to means for grading removed aggregate. A method of separating bitumen or tarmacadam and/or aggregate components from a composition comprising them is also disclosed based on use of such a container. The invention has principal application in the recovery of these components from particularly used pedestrian or vehicular surfaces for subsequent re-use.
Patent GB-2376298-A (GB)
Title: Marine sensor
Inventor: MARZOLINI REMO GIOVANNI ANDREA
IPC: G01S15/06
Filed: 1986-07-07
Abstract: A monitoring network has an aeroplane flying over the surveillance region, a base control station 1, and a number of sensor-buoys 2 each with an upper unit 3 floating on the water surface and mechanically anchored to a lower unit 4 by a compliant cable. A hydrophone system in lower unit 4 has a transmitter 5, a receiver 6 to pass signals through filter 7 and amplifier 8 to signal processor 9 and controller 10 which sends the processor output towards upper unit 3. The position system of lower unit 4 has a VLF "Omega" aerial 11 and three channels 13, 14 and 15, each with a different "Omega" frequency filter 16. Each channel output modulates a voltage-controlled oscillator 18 which passes the resultant signal to the upper unit 3 via a switch 19 and line 21, contained within the compliant cable. The normal mode of the switch 19 is to connect the output of the processor 9 to the line 21, but a command signal causes switch 19 to temporarily disconnect processor 9 from line 21 and connect oscillator 18.
Patent GB-2193521-A (GB)
Title: Yieldable post assembly
Inventor: BAK HENRY
IPC: E01F9/018
Filed: 1986-07-21
Abstract: A yieldable post assembly comprises a post support 2 and a post 1 frangibly coupled to the support by means of bolts 5 having a predetermined breaking stress. Thus the coupling will break upon application to the post of a force in excess of a value established by the predetermined breaking stress. The post assembly may alternatively incorporate mountings 13, 14 secured to the end regions of the post and frangibly coupled together by the bolts 5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195730-A (GB)
Title: A method of protecting a welded joint and a clamp for use in the method
Inventor: HEERDE WILHELM OTTO
IPC: F16L58/18
Filed: 1987-09-14
Abstract: A clamp for protecting a welded joint between two lengths (1 and 2) of weight coated submarine pipe- line comprises, two rigid substantially semi-cylindrical clamp members (8 and 9) clamped tightly onto a layer of corrosion protective tape (7) by cooperating nuts (10) and bolts (11). The assembled clamp has substantially the same overall diameter as the lengths of pipe (1 and 2), inclusive of their weight coating layer (5). The interior of the clamp is dimensioned to accommodate the weld between the two lengths of pipe. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2197938-A (GB)
Title: Creation of flame fronts at charging openings of heat-treatment furnaces
Inventor: LUITEN CORNELIUS H
IPC: F27D99/00
Filed: 1987-11-05
Abstract: A flame front (8) is created at an opening (4) of a charging duct (3) of a heat-treatment furnace (2), through which opening workpieces are inserted into and/or removed from a furnace chamber, which has a combustible protective atmosphere. The flame curtain, which has been used until now, is replaced by a steep flame front which is substantially perpendicular to the axis of the duct and which separates the protective atmosphere in the furnace chamber from the ambient air and by means of which ambient air or burnt gases can be prevented from entering the charging duct and/or furnace chamber. The flame front is created using a substantially reduced gas volume outflow from the furnace by feeding a comparatively cold non-combustible gas or gas mixture to the flame front via a pipe (6).   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218327-A (GB)
Title: Slicing device on a cooking apparatus
Inventor: ZANNETOS MICHAEL
IPC: A47J17/16
Filed: 1988-05-10
Abstract: A cooking apparatus comprises a base (1) having a rotatable skewer (3) extending therefrom for mounting a food product (such as a doner kebab) and a slicing device for removing slices from the food product, the slicing device comprising a platform (5) pivotally mounted on the base (1) for angular movement about a first axis parallel to the axis of rotation of the skewer (3), a slidable collar (9) on a vertical spindle 7 on the platform for supporting a motor driven blade assembly (10, 12, 13) for angular movement about the axis of the spindle 7 parallel to the axis of rotation of the skewer (3) and for movement along the spindle axis, the blade assembly (10, 12, 13) being angularly movable about the axis of a spigot extending tranversely from the slidable collar (9). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-885058-A (GB)
Abstract: 885,058. Engine starter drives. GARBE, LAHMEYER & CO. A.G. July 12, 1960 [July 13, 1959], No. 24204/60. Class 7(5). A starter drive incorporates an overrunning clutch and is characterized in that the clutch comprises needle rollers 42, 65 located between inner and outer sleeves and in that the outer sleeve is journalled for rotation in a bearing of the motor casing whilst the inner sleeve carries the starter pinion 29, 58, the two sleeves being connected for simultaneous axial movement through the bearing. In Fig. I the inner bore of the threaded bushing 18 is formed with a worm groove 21 which engages a similar worm thread 22 of high pitch formed on the surface of the motor shaft 15. When the starter button is pressed the detent sleeve 28 is moved in a conventional manner and the detent ball 24 moves through the aperture 23 and out of the groove 25. Figs. 2 and 3 show a modification. A series of V-shaped wire springs 69 are connected at one end to the cage 64 and lie within grooves 57 in the outer sleeve. These springs maintain a peripheral preloading of the one-way clutch.
Patent GB-2228931-A (GB)
Title: Calcium sulphate filler composition
Inventor: HEUSER GEOFFREY
IPC: C04B28/14
Filed: 1989-03-10
Abstract: A filler composition, which composition when set has flexibility, contains (i) a hydraulically settable CaSO4, (ii) a flexibility-imparting amount of a polymer having a Tg temperature below 20 DEG C and (iii) water to set the settable CaSO4. The compositions of the invention are desirably in two part form and may employ the polymer in the form of an emulsion of MFT below 20 DEG C. The compositions may be used for woodwork repair.
Patent GB-2233100-A (GB)
Title: Water metering assembly
Inventor: BATE MICHAEL
IPC: E03B7/07
Filed: 1989-06-15
Abstract: A fluid control or metering assembly (12) for mounting within a chamber (10) to be buried upright in the ground comprises a fluid control or metering manifold (28, 30) having a portion containing flow control means (32) and a metering portion. The manifold includes a locating structure (18) having means (20, 26) for receiving upper (10b) and lower (10a) sleeve sections of the chamber. A meter (102) or a cover (94) is mounted in the metering portion of the manifold. A non return valve (78) is mounted in the manifold. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234673-A (GB)
Title: Liquid applicator
Inventor: NAKAZIMA NOBUYUKI
IPC: B43K5/18
Filed: 1989-07-31
Abstract: A liquid applicator is provided with a brush tuft (6) for applying a high-viscosity liquid such as liquid rouges. The liquid is held in a cartridge (3) which is slidably mounted in an outer shaft (4) forming a main body of the applicator. A piston member (25) is slidably and hermetically mounted in the cartridge and has its front end surface adjacent to the contents of the cartridge while exposed to atmospheric pressure on its rear-end surface. In use, when the liquid flows out of the cartridge (3), the pressure of the contents of the cartridge falls below atmospheric pressure to produce a vacuum which causes the piston member (25) to be axially displaced forwards. As a result of such displacement of the piston member (25), pressure of the contents of the cartridge (3) balances with the atmospheric pressure to make it possible for the cartridge to smoothly supply the liquid to the brush tuft (6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224703-A (GB)
Title: Tyre for commercial vehicles
Inventor: FUJII SHOUICHI
IPC: B60C9/20
Filed: 1989-11-06
Abstract: A tyre for commercial vehicles comprises a carcass of organic fibre core and a belt composed of metallic (for example, steel) cords, the initial modulus of elasticity of the organic fibre being in a range from 300 to 900 kgf/sq.mm, the sectional area of the steel cords being more than 0.2 sq.mm and less than 0.35 sq.mm and the cords being laid at an angle of 22 degrees to 26 degrees with respect to the equator of the tyre, the tread rubber compound having a JIS A hardness of more than 61 degrees and less than 64 degrees, and the aspect ratio of the tyre more than 0.45 and less than 0.65. The tyre of the invention may be employed on the front wheels as well as on the rear wheels, without deteriorating steering stability and ride comfort, and in addition, the original tyre properties of a low profile tyre are not hampered. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2226933-A (GB)
Title: Telephone exchange attendant console lets operator set automatic operation data
Inventor: SAKAI NOBUYUKI
IPC: H04M3/56
Filed: 1989-12-12
Abstract: The console has a memory 12, automatic operation data management section 13, signal generation section 14, and input/output signal processing section 11. Memory 12 stores automatic operation data representing whether call handling sequences are automatically operated. Section 13 sets the automatic operation data in the memory section in accordance with a keyboard operation performed by a console operator. Section 14 generates a signal representing an event equivalent to a keyboard operation performed by the console operator in accordance with the automatic operation data read out from memory 12. Section 11 transmits a signal section 14 and keyboard 2 to telephone exchange 4, and receives a signal from the exchange. 
<??>This can give automatic operation of answering an incoming call, establishment of a three way conference, camp-on activation, camp-on tone sending, and call holding. 
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Patent GB-2239665-A (GB)
Title: Slab e.g. for paving
Inventor: ARNFIELD ALAN
IPC: B28B19/00
Filed: 1990-01-03
Abstract: A paving slab comprises at least one piece of natural stone 11 or the like material forming one of its major faces and backed by a cementitious mix 13, the whole being of uniform thickness. A fine cementitious mix 12 fills the spaces between stones 11. The cement and concrete contains an SBR additive. The slab is moulded on a vibrating table mould with side walls which may be flexible to produce various shapes. <IMAGE>