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Patent GB-2138616-A (GB)
Title: Warning system for the deaf
Inventor: OROS STEFAN
IPC: G09B21/00
Filed: 1984-04-11
Abstract: The system includes several sensors each for detecting the occurrence of a unique physical condition such as a fire alarm, burglar alarm, the ringing of a telephone or doorbell etc., each sensor being connected to an individual transmitter which transmits a radio frequency signal of unique character indicating the occurrence of that physical condition. The system further includes a receiving circuit for the transmitted signals which is connected to a decoding circuit (79) that determines which of the individual transmitted signals was received and is in turn connected to a notification circuit (80) that provides a unique notification signal to the deaf person consisting of a vellicating or tickling of the skin. Each individual physical condition will generate a unique tickling sensation which is produced by a transducer (75) against the underside of the deaf person's wrist. The receiver, decoder and notification circuits may be self-contained in a watch apparatus that attaches to the wrist. The warning system may also include visual means (74) on the watch face to individually indicate the occurrence of each physical condition. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2140709-A (GB)
Title: Packaging
Inventor: STEELEY ALAN JOHN ARTHUR
IPC: B05D1/02
Filed: 1984-05-03
Abstract: An industrial product, particularly a product of the type which has a plurality of layers or turns and which therefore presents one or more laminated edge regions, such as a coil of sheet metal is packaged by spray coating at least the laminated edge regions (12, 14) with a lacquer which has been pre-heated to a predetermined elevated temperature. The lacquer is sprayed onto these edge regions (12, 14) initially at a relatively low pressure, the direction and pressure of spraying being such as to apply to these regions a plurality of strands (15) of lacquer which bridge the voids between the various layers, further lacquer then being sprayed over the strands (15) at an increased spray pressure to complete the cover of the edge regions. The lacquer is chosen so that, on cooling, it provides a strong, moisture-proof coating which can be readily stripped from the product for unpackaging purposes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2145542-A (GB)
Title: Orientation control for tape laying system
Inventor: EVANS CHARLES B
IPC: G05B19/18
Filed: 1984-08-08
Abstract: In apparatus for forming composite, fiber/resin components with fibrous, resin-impregnated tape. a control system (Figs. 15-17, not shown) is employed to control the movement of the tape head (413) over the mould surface (412) and comprises a programmable means for controlling movement in the longitudinal X-axis, the transverse Y-axis, gross movement in a vertical Z and a rotational R-axis, and control in several minor axes relating to subcomponent assemblies of the tape head. Primary and initial movement is controlled in accordance with a sequence command program in cooperation with a resident program in a digital computer. A second, adaptive control system is employed for enabling the tape dispensing head to follow vertical contours of the surface during X-Y movement across the surface, and provides a control means for fine adjustment of the tape head with respect to the Z and R- axes such that the tape head is oriented substantially normal to the surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147390-A (GB)
Title: Control mechanisms
Inventor: CLIFF THOMAS CHARLES
IPC: F23N3/04
Filed: 1984-09-05
Abstract: A damper valve (11<1>) controls an air inlet to a solid fuel boiler. A lever (14<2>) operates the valve under the control of temperature sensitive means comprising a phial (20<1>), capillary tube (21<1>) and expansible capsule (22<1>). Temperature adjustment means may be used to set the temperature at which the temperature sensitive means opens and closes the valve. The mechanism includes fail-safe means for ensuring that in the event of failure the mechanism maintains the boiler in a safe condition by closing the valve. The fail-safe means may be a second temperature sensitive means operating in parallel with the first such means. The two capsules (22<1>) bear on a lever (40) which is linked to the lever (14<1>). In normal use the lever (40) moves in a straight line to pivot the lever (14<1>). Upon failure of one of the temperature sensitive means, the lever (40) tilts and is disconnected from the lever (14<1>), allowing the latter to move to a safe condition under the action of a spring. The mechanism is also used to control an electric switch. When a single temperature sensitive means is used this is made fail-safe by providing a sub-ambient pressive within the capsule so that it expands if a leak occurs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2157661-A (GB)
Title: Container and child resistant closure assembly
Inventor: HART REGINALD JAMES
IPC: B65D50/04
Filed: 1984-10-22
Abstract: In an assembly of a container (1) and a child resistant closure (5) therefor, the container (1) has an external bead (3) on the neck (2) and the closure (5) an inturned flange (8) on the skirt (7) which makes snap engagement with the bead (3). The neck (2) of the container (1) comprises an external screw thread (4) whilst the skirt (7) of the closure (5) is locally severed or weakened to provide local deformable skirt portions which can be deformed inwards by finger pressure thereon to engage thread portions (13) on the skirt portions with the screw thread (4). The closure (5) is removable from the container (1) by deforming the skirt portions to engage the thread portions (13) with the screw thread (4) by finger pressure thereon and rotating the closure (5) relative to the container (1) whilst maintaining said finger pressure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2167403-A (GB)
Title: Prostanoid aminocyclopentane derivatives, their preparation and pharmaceutical formulation
Inventor: COLLINGTON ERIC WILLIAM
IPC: C07D295/155
Filed: 1984-10-26
Abstract: Compounds of the formula   <IMAGE>  (in which:  R<1> is -H or various organic radicals;  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, attached to the cyclopentane ring via N; R<2> is cinnamyl, or is substituted or unsubstituted phenylalkyl, thienylalkyl or naphthylalkyl; and R<3> is alkyl (optionally interrupted by O and S), alkanoyl, benzoyl, alkyl- or benzyl-oxycarbonyl, carbamyl or N-mono- substituted carbamyl) and  their salts and solvates inhibit blood platelet aggregation and bronchoconstriction and may be formulated for use as antithrombotic and antiasthmatic agents.
Patent GB-2151390-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic head device
Inventor: TANAKA YASUO
IPC: G11B5/265
Filed: 1984-12-06
Abstract: A magnetic head device for use with a disc cartridge has a recording/reproducing core provided at its mid portion with a recording/reproducing gap, and a pair of eraser cores (2,2) disposed at opposing sides of the recording/reproducing core and having bottom faces (7) contacting end portions (6a, 6a) of an erasing yoke (6) on which an exciting coil (5) is wound. Both end portions (6a,6a) of the eraser yoke (6) are disposed on the rear faces (7) of the eraser cores (2,2) so that the eraser cores (2,2) are resiliently pressed and held in position by the eraser yoke (6). Positional offset of the eraser cores (2,2) from the eraser yoke (6) is prevented because the eraser cores (2,2) are held by the eraser yoke (6) through the resilient contact therebetween. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2153506-A (GB)
Title: Converter for the smelting of steel
Inventor: ZUBAREV ALEXEI GRIGORIEVICH
IPC: C21C5/35
Filed: 1983-06-29
Abstract: The converter for smelting steel comprises a body (1) so fabricated that it may turn about trunnions (6) of its supports (5), bottom tuyeres (2) and lateral tuyeres (3) provided for supplying oxygen and a fuel, which tuyeres are arranged in a refractory lining. The lateral tuyeres (3) are so arranged that a geometrical axis (7) thereof intersects a vertical axis (8) of the converter at a point (9), which is defined lower than an axis (10) of the trunnions (6) at a distance equal to 0.5-1.0 of the distance between a bottom (11) and a locus, where the axis (10) of the trunnions (6) and the vertical axis (8) of the converter are intersecting.
Patent GB-2168812-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft landing aid
Inventor: BRIERLEY WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: G01S3/808
Filed: 1985-04-09
Abstract: An e.g. helicopter landing aid comprises a ground-based source of energy radiating audio-frequency signal-modulated carrier wave energy which is received by three or more receptors arranged on the aircraft in two cross-aligned pairs. For each pair a phase comparison of the two received and recovered signals indicates whether the source is closer to one receptor of the pair than the other or is equidistant therefrom and thus properly "aligned" therewith. When the source is aligned for both receptor pairs then the aircraft is vertically above the source. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2159086-A (GB)
Title: Hand guided cutting torch
Inventor: TAYLOR TREVOR HENRY
IPC: B23K7/10
Filed: 1985-05-28
Abstract: The torch comprises a head 11 directed at or substantially at right angles to a handle 12, head support means 13 for supporting and guiding the head 11 over the work 14, a drive motor 15 in the handle 12 and a hand grip 19 spaced from but connected to the handle 12 in the region of the drive motor. The direction and speed of movement of the torch are controllable by a switch 21 and potentiometer 27 respectively and the cutting action by a lever 28, all mounted on the handgrip 19. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2163479-A (GB)
Title: Latches for panels
Inventor: CUNNINGHAM DOUGLAS JAMES
IPC: E05C17/32
Filed: 1985-07-15
Abstract: A latch for a panel (12), e.g. a motor car roof panel, which is mounted in a frame by means of a hinge, comprises a toggle link having a first element (20) connected to the panel (12) by a first pivot pin (24) and a second element (22) connected to the frame (16) by a second pivot pin (32) and to the first element 20 by a third pivot pin (30). The three pivot pins have their axes perpendicular to the axis of the hinge. The first pivot pin (24) engages in a slot (26) in a member which projects from one surface of the panel (12) and extends parallel to the hinge axis of the panel. The second element (22) of the toggle link carries an internally serrated ring (42) mounted with its axis coincident with that of the third pivot pin (30) and a locking member (46) is mounted on the first element (20) for movement between a locked position in which it engages with the serrated ring (42) on the second element (22), to hold the panel (12) in an open position, and a free position in which it is disengaged from such serrations. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161758-A (GB)
Title: Printer
Inventor: SHISHIUCHI HIROMI
IPC: B41J29/00
Filed: 1985-07-16
Abstract: A printer comprising a guide shaft (10) on which is slidably mounted a carriage (12) having a print head (11) thereon; a base plate (13) provided with carriage drive means (7) for effecting sliding movement of the carriage (12) on the guide shaft (10); a platen (2) disposed adjacent the print head (11) and arranged for the passage of a recording medium (25) therebetween; a frame (3a) provided with drive means (4) for driving the platen (2) so as to feed the recording medium (25); a recording medium guide (22) a portion (22b) of which has a shape corresponding to that of the platen (2); means (45, 47) carrying an electrical circuit; means (48) carrying a power source; and an outer casing (1) having integral portions which support the guide shaft (10), base plate (13), platen (2), frame (3a), recording medium guide (22), and the means (45, 47, 48) carrying the electrical circuit and the power source. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2184322-A (GB)
Title: The installation of automatic telephone music
Inventor: CHING-SHENG CHERN
IPC: H04M1/80
Filed: 1985-12-12
Abstract: A gravity switch 30 is set inside a telephone handset 20 so that when the handset is laid down a music-generating integrated circuit 24 is connected to a speaker 25, or microphone 22, enabling a user of the telephone to hear the music. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2187932-A (GB)
Title: Storage and display system
Inventor: MITCHELL FRANCOISE EMMA LOUISE
IPC: A47F5/08
Filed: 1986-03-03
Abstract: A storage device for the storage and/or display of articles such as toys, tools, clothing, accessories, etc. comprises at least one strand member 12 such as a chain suspended from one end to hang vertically. The chain has a plurality of fastener means 17 attached thereto. Each fastener means includes releasable gripping jaws 23 to which the articles are attached to be supported by the chain. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2188202-A (GB)
Title: Method of setting up a high power tuning system
Inventor: PIKE TUDOR DAVID
IPC: H03J7/02
Filed: 1986-03-19
Abstract: A method of automatically tuning a high power system by measuring the gradient of component value against efficiency for each component (3,9,l0,l4) in turn and, for each component, finding two points (l7,l9) of equal and opposite gradient and setting the component (3,9,l0,l4) to a value (2l) half-way between these points (l7,l9).
Patent GB-2191743-A (GB)
Title: Security coding of articles, especially cycles
Inventor: ROSE ALFRED
IPC: B62H5/20
Filed: 1986-05-27
Abstract: Articles are security coded by forming in their structure a security code which is made up of a series of characters such as letters or numbers. Each character 14 is represented by a series of appropriately located apertures formed in the structure of the article. The technique is particularly suitable for the security coding of cycles. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2194726-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in joining curtain rods
Inventor: MCCOMB BARRY PHILIP
IPC: A47H1/02
Filed: 1986-08-27
Abstract: A device for improving the sliding of curtain rings over curtain rod joints, which joints comprise tubular members (18) which slide over the ends of curtain rods (10) and are held in place by screws (19), the device comprising one or more ramps or tracks (30), fixed to the upper side of the rods (10) and tubular members (18) by the lugs (31) engaging the slots (32). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181152-A (GB)
Title: Liquid detergent composition
Inventor: DEGUCHI KATSUHIKO
IPC: C11D1/29
Filed: 1986-09-12
Abstract: Liquid detergent compositions comprise A) an ethoxylated alkyl sulfate of the formula RO(C2H4O)nSO3M (I> wherein R is C7 to C18 alkyl, n is 1 to 5, and M is alkali metal or alkaline earth metal, and B) 0.3 to 10 wt% of a sulfate of an adduct having an average molecular weight of 300 to 5000 of polyalkylene oxide with neopentyl glycol or a polyhydric alcohol having three or more hydroxyl groups.
Patent GB-2199629-A (GB)
Title: Kink resistant hose
Inventor: MCGREGOR JOHN KERR
IPC: F16L11/08
Filed: 1986-12-30
Abstract: A kink resistant hose comprises at least one helically wound reinforcement strip 14, 15 of a kind comprising a polymer coated high stretch reinforcement fabric 17, preferably a knitted fabric of polyester yarn, in which the high stretch fabric 17 is supported by a layer of the polymer coating material e.g natural or synthetic rubbers, plastics or a thermoplastic elastomer. The hose may be constructed by helically winding about a mandrel at least one reinforcement strip of polymer coated high stretch reinforcement fabric. Preferably the reinforcement fabric comprises elements having component sections some of which extend parallel with the length of the hose and some perpendicular thereto. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2184739-A (GB)
Title: Linear polymers of polyalkylene polyamines; dyeing assistants
Inventor: HELLER JURG
IPC: D06L4/657
Filed: 1987-01-30
Abstract: Polymeric compounds (A) obtained by the reaction of epihalohydrin with a polyalkylene polyamine are useful as textile treatment agents. As pretreatment agents they improve the color yield of the subsequent dyeing, as aftertreatment agents they improve fastness properties. Certain of the products (A) are novel.
Patent GB-2207996-A (GB)
Title: Fireguards
Inventor: THACKERY GRAHAM WILLIAM
IPC: F24C15/36
Filed: 1987-08-08
Abstract: A metal-mesh freestanding fireguard for a portable heater comprises four straps (4) which are rotatably attached to the guard by clips (8) engaging the mesh. The straps are secured to an existing grille (5) on the heater by reversible clips (6). The ends of the straps (4) are shaped so that thick or thin grilles may be firmly engaged by arranging the clip (6) such that either a flat end, or a shaped end of the clip co-operates with the shaped end of the strap. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208470-A (GB)
Title: Toothbrush
Inventor: LIM KENNETH
IPC: A46B9/04
Filed: 1987-08-18
Abstract: A toothbrush comprises a bristle - carrying head connected to a handle via a shank portion, the bristles extending substantially perpendicularly from the head. The head is characterised in that it comprises a main, centre portion and two end portions arranged proximally and distally, respectively, to the handle. The bristles extend towards the handle at the proximal end and away from the handle at the distal end. Such a toothbrush enables a person to efficiently clean someone else's teeth. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2212039-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for high energy irradiation imaging
Inventor: SWANENBURG BOUDEWYN NICOLAAS
IPC: G01T1/20
Filed: 1987-10-30
Abstract: In a radiation therapy machine, an irradiation image of a patient is provided by the high energy source using a conversion screen 16 to provide an optical image which is relayed via a mirror and lens to a video camera. The conversion screen 16 comprises a metal plate 25 generating Compton electrons and a transparent, clear scintillation monocrystal wafer 28, e.g. of NaI(TI), whose input and output faces 29, 30 are optically worked and providing an optical specular reflecting surface 26 coupled optically 27 to the input surface of the crystal 28 to increase the optical output without degrading the image resolution. The reflector 26 can be a silvered or polished aluminium layer on the surface of the Compton electron heavy metal plate 25 which may be stainless steel or copper. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2212449-A (GB)
Title: Writing instrument with illumination
Inventor: CHIU CHE KUEN
IPC: B43K29/10
Filed: 1987-11-16
Abstract: A writing instrument 1 comprises a barrel 2 of translucent or transparent material. The barrel carries a ball-point pen tip 4 and ink supply 5. A light bulb 8 and battery 9 are housed in a chamber 7 at an end 6 of the barrel 2 distal of the tip 4. A switch 14 is provided for turning the bulb 8 on and off. Light from the bulb 8 is transmitted within the wall of the barrel to the tip 4 to illuminate the region of the tip 4. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2199580-A (GB)
Title: Lipophilic quaternary ammonium salicylates
Inventor: PHILIPPE MICHEL
IPC: C07C211/63
Filed: 1987-12-01
Abstract: A lipophilic quaternary ammonium salicylate of formula:
 
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 in which 
 
  (i) R1, R2, R3 and R4 each denotes a C1 to C22 saturated or unsaturated alkyl or alkylcycloalkyl radical which can optionally contain, in its chain, at least one ether, thioether, sulphoxide, ester, amide, sulphonamide, carbamate or ureido group and/or which can bear, at the end of the chain or on the chain, at least one hydroxyl or halogen group; 
  (ii) R3 and/or R4 each denotes a group of formula:
 
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 in which
     0 </= n </= 4 and p is 0 or 1,
     R8 denotes hydrogen or a C1 to C18 alkyl, alkenyl, alkylcycloalkyl or alkylaryl radical, the aliphatic or aromatic rings optionally bearing at least one C1 to C4 alkyl or alkoxy substituent,
     R7 denotes hydrogen or a CH3 or CH2OH group, the group OC2H3R7 denotes either or both of:
 
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 with the provisos that when R7 denotes a CH2OH group, R6 is other than hydrogen and p is 1 and that otherwise p is 0,
 and
     R7 and R2 are as defined in paragraph (i); 
  (iii) R4 denotes a group of formula:
 
<IMAGE>
 in which
     n is 0 or 1,
     R6denotes hydrogen, a hydroxyl group, a halogen, an alkyl or hydroxyalkyl group or a C1 to C18 acyl residue; and
     R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in paragraph (i); 
  (iv) R1, R2 and R3, together with the nitrogen to which they are attached, form an aromatic heterocycle of formula:
 
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 in which R4 is as defined in any one of paragraphs (i), (ii) or (iii); 
  (v) R1 and R2 denote a saturated or unsaturated non-aromatic heterocycle, optionally containing a ring oxygen, nitrogen or sulphur,
     R4 is as defined in paragraph (i), (ii) or (iii), and
     R3 is as defined in paragraph (i); or 
  (vi) R1, R2 and R3 form, together with one or more nitrogen atoms to which they are attached, polycyclic derivatives,
     R4 is as defined in paragraph (i) or (iii), and
     R5 denotes a group of formula:
 
<IMAGE>
 in which n is from 0 to 10. have useful pharmaceutical and cosmetic properties and may be used for example as bactericidal and keratolytic agents (e.g. in the treatment of acne).
Patent GB-2217221-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for preparing foamed concrete or other foamed products
Inventor: BUSCH GARY KENNETH
IPC: B01F5/00
Filed: 1988-04-20
Abstract: An apparatus for producing foamed concrete by continuously mixing the ingredients comprises, mounted on a road vehicle chassis, a mixing section of two similar chambers (26, 28), each having a pressure-resistant outer casing, an inlet (29, 30), for supply of compressed air from a compressor, and containing an inner mixing vessel (32, 34) tapering downwardly and having a plurality of spaced through-holes (35, 36), preferably arranged at an angle of about 45 DEG  to the horizontal, and preferably also at an angle to the radius of the chamber (see Fig. 4), the holes allowing pressurised gas to mix the contents of the chamber. The apparatus may include containers for sand, cement and any other optional ingredients (Fig. 2) and means for supplying them to the top of the mixing chamber via motor-driven helices within supply lines (10, 11, 12). In use, a pre-mix is formed in the upper chamber, and water and foaming agent are supplied through nozzles (44) in a collar connecting the chambers, and the mixture is further mixed and aerated in the lower chamber (28) by air passing through the holes (36), and the resulting foamed concrete mixture is sucked out of a lower outlet (40) by a jet pump (46). Alternatively, the two mixing chambers are placed side by side on the chassis, with a further jet pump to convey the premix to the top of the second chamber. The self-contained apparatus is mobile and easily operated, and the foamed concrete thus produced is light-weight, resistant to water and fire, and strong and stable.
Patent GB-2206286-A (GB)
Title: Board game
Inventor: RICE VERE COLIN
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1988-06-09
Abstract: The game comprises a board 10 and a plurality of playing pieces (14, Figure 3) the board 10 comprising a track (12) along which the playing pieces (14) move during play, the track having a plurality of segments, random number generating means such as dice, to determine the number of segments of the track (11) a playing piece moves in each turn and the segments being arranged in groups 13a-13l, each group representing a sign of the zodiac. As shown, the track is of spiral configuration but it may comprise plurality of concentric rings. Playing pieces may move outwardly from central start area 15 or inwardly. Certain segments, are marked 'Horoscope'/name of planet to indicate drawing of a card from packs placed on areas 24a, 24b, 30a, 30b, which cards give instructions. Board also has area 31 marked 'safe haven' and area 32 marked 'dark eclipse'. Points are won and lost and winner is player with most points. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218905-A (GB)
Title: Controlled release potassium chloride tablet formulation
Inventor: SPARKS RANDALL T
IPC: A61K9/22
Filed: 1989-05-24
Abstract: An improved controlled release tablet formulation comprises potassium chloride and a differentially permeable membrane from which the release of potassium chloride can be accurately controlled to minimize the likelihood of producing high localized concentrations of potassium within the gastrointestinal tract. The membrane comprises a drug impermeable component and a drug permeable component which dissolves in water to permit egress of the KCL.