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Patent GB-2111376-A (GB)
Title: Device for removing sprouts from the stalks of sprout plants
Inventor: JANSSEN WILHELMUS HENRICUS JOH
IPC: A23N15/01
Filed: 1982-12-15
Abstract: A device for removing sprouts from the stalks of sprout plants comprises a first rotatable disc 1, and a second rotatable disc 8 mounted coaxially with disc 1 and rotatable relative thereto within a limited angular displacement. Arms 11 are pivotally coupled with disc 8 and pivotally and slidably coupled with disc 1. Each of the arms 11 carries a cutting knife 13, and for each arm a leaf spring 17 is fastened adjacent one end to disc 8. The free end of the leaf spring 17 acts on a finger 16 secured to the associated arm 11, thereby biassing the knives in towards the axis of the discs. The knives can be retracted away from the axis by operating brake members 10', which act to retard the rotation of disc 8 relative to disc 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2132667-A (GB)
Title: Method of installing precast concrete piles
Inventor: KAITO EIMATSU
IPC: E02D5/56
Filed: 1982-12-22
Abstract: A pile hole 1 is dug substantially equal in diameter to the external diameter of a cast concrete pile 9. Mud soil removed is stirred and is applied onto the wall side of the hole 1 under pressure supplied by mud compacting means 7 on an earth auger, so that the wall side is compactly consolidated with mud soil. The pile 9 is inserted into the hole 1 filled with water mud soil after the digging operation. After the pile 9 reaches the bottom, it is rotated so that holding metal means 10 fixed to the bottom of the pile are forced into the bottom soil. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2124211-A (GB)
Title: Dithio compounds pharmaceutical preparations containing them and their use
Inventor: WEITH ANDRE JEAN
IPC: C07D409/06
Filed: 1983-06-13
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of ketenethioacetals of the formulain which R1 represents aryl or heteroaryl, R<sub>2</sub> represents hydrogen, an optionally substituted hydrocarbon radical, heteroaryl, an acyl radical, a group of the formula -S(O)<sub>m</sub>-R<sub>a</sub>, wherein m is 0, 1 or 2 and R. is an optionally substituted hydrocarbon radical; or optionally functionally modified sulpho, A represents an optionally substituted bivalent aliphatic hydrocarbon radical and n is 0 or 1, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of such compounds that contain a salt-forming group, for the treatment of liver diseases, respiratory tract diseases and vascular diseases pharmaceutical preparations containing compounds of the formula I and novel compounds of the formula I. The compounds have liver-protecting and immunomodulating properties.
Patent GB-2126491-A (GB)
Title: Mixing machine
Inventor: HANSS PAUL
IPC: B28C5/14
Filed: 1983-06-20
Abstract: A mixer, particularly for concrete, comprises, within a mixing trough (11), a horizontal mixing shaft (14) with two helical strips (25, 26) curving in opposite directions, the strips being formed with a plurality of flat support surfaces (29) for wear resistant plates (28) which are mounted obliquely thereon. The space thus formed between each plate (28) and the helical support (25, 26) may be advantageously used to provide a mounting boss (42) on the underside of each plate (28) to hold the head of a mounting screw (43) (Fig. 3) so that the upper surfaces of the wearing plates (28) form a smooth surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2130987-A (GB)
Title: Moving and setting a ship down on land
Inventor: TAX HANS
IPC: B63C3/12
Filed: 1983-11-01
Abstract: Apparatus for moving and setting a ship down on land, comprises conveying undercarriages (10) running on steerable driven wheels (12) and with lifting units (10b) for supporting the ship via support structures (16). The ship can be set down on the support structures (16) by actuation of the lifting units (10b) and subsequently the undercarriages (10) can be moved away from the ship and the support structures (16). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2143662-A (GB)
Title: Vending machine
Inventor: SPOONER ROBERT JAMES
IPC: G07F7/00
Filed: 1983-11-16
Abstract: A vending machine for dispensing and accepting relatively small boxed articles such as video cassette tapes 50 and the like. The machine is provided with a slot 16 for credit cards and is equipped to authenticate credit cards. Advantageously a processor unit 20 controls all the function of the machine including a display monitor 12 on which operating instructions are given to the customer. A memory unit 24 is connected to the processing unit is used to store inventory and cost information. Each article 50 positioned within the machine is identified by a code secured to the article. This code is sensed by the machine when the article 50 is returned through an appropriate slot 40. Therefore the customer can use a credit card to obtain a selected article from the machine. If he decides to rent the article for a preselected period of time he may return it through the return slot 40. A hard copy of all the transactions is provided by a printer 38. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2141818-A (GB)
Title: Indicating closure of fire dampers
Inventor: MAGILL ROBERT JOHN
IPC: A62C2/24
Filed: 1984-04-19
Abstract: An indicator is provided for indicating whether or not the air shut-off curtain or blade assembly (12) of a fire damper in an air ventilation system is in its closed position. When a fusible link (16) is released mechanically or by heat from a fire one or more rotary indicators in housings (18) are rotated as a result of the curtain or blade assembly striking an actuating element (38) for the indicator as the curtain or blade assembly reaches its closed position. Each housing (18) has apertures (20) through which fluorescent red labels are viewed when the curtain is closed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2138802-A (GB)
Title: Ceramic translucent material
Inventor: DE WITH GIJSBERTUS
IPC: C04B35/44
Filed: 1984-04-26
Abstract: A high-pressure discharge lamp comprises a discharge envelope having a wall of ceramic translucent material consisting mainly of densely sintered polycrystalline yttrium aluminium garnet containing at least one of the substances MgO and SiO2 in an overall quantity of at least 50 ppm by weight, the absolute value of the difference between the SiO2 and MgO contents being at least 50 ppm by weight, and an excess of MgO at most 1000 ppm by weight.
Patent GB-2148325-A (GB)
Title: Electro-elution
Inventor: HESE DR NILS
IPC: G01N27/26
Filed: 1984-06-21
Abstract: A process for the electro-elution of electrically charged macromolecules by transferring the macromolecules from an elution space 1 into a trap under the action of an external electric field, wherein the arrangement is such that the macromolecules migrating under the influence of electric field first pass into a trap 3 through a membrane M2 which, in the electric field, is permeable to the macromolecules but, in the absence of the external electric field, is substantially impermeable to any macromolecules, and which does not permit transfer of the fluid medium in which the elution is being effected. The trap may extend between the membrane M2 and a second membrane M1 the second membrane being permeable in the electric field to small ions, but not allowing any macromolecules to pass through, even in an electric field. The process allows electro-elution from electrophoresis gels, for concentrating and for salinating biological molecules eg. DNA, RNA and proteins, with minimal loss of macromolecular material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2143275-A (GB)
Title: Silencer for exhaust gases
Inventor: WRIGHT PETER WARWICK
IPC: F01N13/18
Filed: 1984-06-28
Abstract: A casing 10 has inlet and outlet openings 11 and 12 which communicate with the ends respectively of a gas passage member 15 disposed within the casing 10. The member 15 is composed of two parts 29 and 30 which are secured together and which include respective recesses co-operating to define perforated tubular portions 16, 17 in the member 15. Both the casing 10 and the member 15 are made of plastics material, which may or may not have a fibre or particulate re-inforcement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146526-A (GB)
Title: Preparations for the transdermal application of active substances
Inventor: OLOFF HORST
IPC: A61K47/34
Filed: 1984-09-12
Abstract: Novel physiologically tolerable preparations for the transdermal application of an active substance in which preparations at least 50% of the active substance is in a dissolved state in a non-flowable gel and the gel is in a micro-dispersed state in a cross-linked silicone elastomer. 
<??>The preparations are especially suitable for the application of pharmacologically active substances, even such substances that are sparingly soluble in water.
Patent GB-2170326-A (GB)
Title: Temperature control apparatus
Inventor: COPPIN JULIAN
IPC: G05D23/20
Filed: 1985-01-26
Abstract: Apparatus for controlling the temperature of an object, for example a pan 9 on a hotplate 10, has a temperature sensor 12. The rate of flow of heat from the hotplate to the pan is controllable and when the pan approaches the desired temperature the rate of flow of heat is reduced. The reduction in the rate of flow of heat normally takes effect when the pan temperature is within a selected temperature difference between the pan and a predetermined temperature of the pan so that the pan heats up more slowly as it reaches the predetermined temperature. The selected temperature difference depends on the rate of increase of temperature of the pan during heating. The apparatus can also be used during cooling to a predetermined temperature and with gas appliances. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156692-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for playing a game
Inventor: DALY PAUL JAMES
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1985-02-08
Abstract: Apparatus for playing a game simulating snooker comprises a board (50) having markings thereon defining a playing area (51) and a peripheral border region or "cushion" (52) extending therearound except for "pocket" areas (55). The playing area (51) is marked into squares (53) each having a circle (54) marked therein, some of such articles (54) being marked with numbers, letters or instructions. Twenty three playing pieces (59, 60) are provided, fifteen being coloured red (59), one each of yellow, brown, green, blue, pink, black and white (60) and a 'cruciform disc' playing piece (61) of larger diameter than the coloured playing pieces (59, 60) and having a datum line (62) and lines (63, 64) angularly displaced therefrom marked on its upper surface. Movement of the playing pieces (59, 60) to simulate a game of snooker is determined by the throw of dice, the number of dice to be thrown and the subsequent movement of the playing pieces (59, 60) being governed by charts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2175863-A (GB)
Title: Electrical cable support device for vehicle trailer
Inventor: WATSON JAMES
IPC: B60D1/62
Filed: 1985-03-02
Abstract: A support device 1 for an electrical cable on a vehicle trailer, comprises an upright support member 2 serving to carry the cable portion which is adjacent to the socket, and means 3 for mounting the support device on the trailer. The support member has lateral elasticity whereby the support member can be bent laterally to enable the cable socket to be fitted to an electrical plug on a towing vehicle. The upright support member may comprise a tubular helical spring device or a bendable plastics rod. The mounting means may permit vertical adjustment of the support member. The cable carried by the support device is connected to the trailer lights. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158306-A (GB)
Title: Electrical power supply apparatus
Inventor: RITCHIE GORDON STUKELEY
IPC: H02M3/338
Filed: 1984-08-09
Abstract: A bidirectional oscillatory current is established in a parallel L.C. resonant circuit (L1, C1) from a unidirectional source (Vi). The bidirectional current can be established by means of a single current switch TR1 which is operated cyclically. An energy storage and extraction device in the form of an inductor (TF) is connected in a feed path to the resonant circuit (L1, C1) and limits the rate of rise of current in the resonant circuit when the transistor TR1 is switched on. A transformer (TR) couples energy to an output circuit (D1, C2) by forward conversion when the transistor TR1 is switched on. When the transistor TR1 switches off, energy stored in (TF) flows as a current on a separate extraction path and is fed back to the circuit to enhance the efficiency thereof. The inductor (TF) conveniently comprises a flyback transformer which applies flyback energy to the input or output of the circuit. The output circuit (D1, C2) acts as a voltage clamp when the transformer (TR) is forward converting, with the effect of clamping the voltage on (C1) to a reflected value of the voltage on (C2).
Patent GB-2184687-A (GB)
Title: Identity card having dual photographic images
Inventor: FISHER JOHN REGINALD CLERKEN
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 1985-04-10
Abstract: A plastic card approx. 3" x 2" on which are mounted 2 photographs, one of which is an ordinary Black & White Portrait, and the other similar but only viewable in U.V. light. They exactly match. The second image may be obtained by a processing sequence including bleach and redevelopment followed by a clearing agent. A company name or logo is printed on the card, as are the conditions of use. A signature panel is included for additional security, according to requirements. The whole card is assembled and laminated for durability, security and function.
Patent GB-2163041-A (GB)
Title: Wall attachment device for bathroom and toilet accessories
Inventor: RUGGERI MARIO
IPC: A47K5/02
Filed: 1985-06-04
Abstract: A mounting device consists of a supporting element (6) which has a head (7) and a rib (8) perpendicular to each other, to be fixed to the wall (13) by means of screws and expanding plugs in such a way that the rib (8) is positioned between the head (7) and the wall (13). On the back of each accessory there is a hole (4) which allows the head (7) of the supporting element to pass through, and a radial shaped slot (5) where the rib (8) of the element (6) rests, so that the back of the accessory is locked between the wall (13) and the head (7) of the supporting element by resting on this rib (8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176225-A (GB)
Title: Storm shutter
Inventor: HITCHINS WILLIAM GRAHAM
IPC: E06B9/04
Filed: 1985-07-19
Abstract: The storm shutter 1 comprises a channel section frame affixed to a window opening, and a shutter element of at least two interengaging corrugated portions 11. By virtue of a hinged upper portion 6 of one side frame the shutter element is slidable sideways into said frame when the lintel of the window closely approaches an eave-line or soffit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2162530-A (GB)
Title: Bleaching and dewaxing vegetable oils
Inventor: ANGHELESCU AURELIA
IPC: C11B3/00
Filed: 1985-07-19
Abstract: A method for the combined in-line bleaching and dewaxing of vegetable oils which comprises bleaching the vegetable oil with a sufficient amount of bleaching clay and filter aid at 80-130 DEG C for 15-60 minutes, followed by rapid cooling of the bleached vegetable oil containing the bleaching clay, to 0-15 DEG C for 15 minutes to 4 hours to thereby dewax the vegetable oil. The spent bleaching clay, waxy material and other impurities in the vegetable oil are then separated at 0-20 DEG C, by such means as filtration, to recover the bleached and dewaxed vegetable oil. The oil is preferably degummed at 0-20 DEG C before bleaching and the bleaching step is preferably conducted in the presence of phosphoric acid.
Patent GB-2179695-A (GB)
Title: Locking handle assembly
Inventor: BROOKS JACK
IPC: E05B13/10
Filed: 1985-08-13
Abstract: A locking handle assembly comprising a base portion (10) adapted to be secured to a movable part of a frame, such as a window frame, a handle portion (16) pivoted on the base portion and having a part (40) adapted to engage another part of the frame to maintain the two frame parts at least substantially closed, cylinder lock means (48) accommodated in a recess of the handle portion, two bushes (56, 58) being interposed between the cylinder lock means and the material defining the recess, the bushes defining a helical path (54) which enables the cylinder lock, when unlocked, to be advanced or retracted relative to the structure of the handle portion whereby to lock or unlock the assembly respectively, the two bushes being held in position when assembled in the recess to prevent rotation relative to the handle portion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165603-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in hydraulic anti-skid systems for vehicles
Inventor: FARR GLYN PHILLIP REGINALD
IPC: B60T8/40
Filed: 1985-09-30
Abstract: In an hydraulic braking system for a four-wheel vehicle a modulator (12, 16) fitted to each front wheel (1, 2) also modulates the supply of fluid to the brake (7, 8) on one rear wheel (3, 4). Each modulator (12, 16) incorporates an internal dump fluid reservoir and a pump which is driven from a corresponding front wheel and which is adapted to generate a pressure for re-applying the brake on the respective front and rear wheels. Since the pump can only generate a re-application pressure up to the value at which the immediately preceding front wheel lock occurred, by arranging for the front wheels to lock before the rears, the rear wheels will continue to rotate and thus provide the vehicle with directional stability. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2189111-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunications network and method
Inventor: KELLY FRANCIS PATRICK
IPC: H04Q3/66
Filed: 1986-03-26
Abstract: A method of controlling a circuit-switched telecommunications network comprises calculating an implied cost to the operator of the network for each link in the network, and a surplus value generated by calls using each route through the network, equal to the revenue from the route less the implied costs of all the links in the route, to control a centralized or decentralized routing strategy, or to provide an indication of the surplus values for real time network management purposes, or to allocate extra capacity optimally to the network. The method utilizes recent information on traffic conditions, and is thus responsive to varying and uncertain traffic conditions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2193317-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring sludge formation in liquid-containing vessels
Inventor: CRASTER WILLIAM
IPC: G01S15/88
Filed: 1986-07-31
Abstract: The invention relates to the measurement or monitoring of deformations in the floor of a large liquid- containing vessel such as an oil storage tank and in particular such deformations manifested by accumulations of sludge in the bottom of the tank. The invention utilises echo sounding techniques as described in greater detail in UK patent No. 2107058 and in particular ranging between each of a multiplicity of spaced points disposed within the vessel and its floor 2, with the surface of the liquid 7 within the vessel utilised to provide a datum level. Sonic transducers 4 scan the floor 2 around their respective mounting posts 3, each transducer being mounted on a compliant walled tube (5) and circulated by peristaltic action. The oil tank has a floating roof 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195040-A (GB)
Title: Input systems and keyboards for ideographic characters
Inventor: AU CHARK HUEN
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 1986-08-11
Abstract: A method of ideographic character input for a processing system comprises identifying, from a predetermined system of component symbols, such as the Jackson system, for inseparable ideographic characters, the fewest component symbols and their sequence up to the first four and the last component symbols contained in the ideographic character. A code, representative of the inseparable ideographic character, is then formed in dependence upon the identified component symbols. For separable ideographic characters, left and right components are identified, the left smaller than the right if they contain differing numbers of component symbols, and then at least the first component symbol in the left component and up to the first two and the last component symbols of the right component are identified. A code, representative of the separable ideographic character, is then formed in dependence upon the identified component symbols. The codes are then fed into a processing system. The component symbols may correspond to the letters of the Roman alphabet so that the ideographic characters can be coded on an English language "QWERTY' type keyboard. Keyboard layouts are shown (Figs. 4-6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179364-A (GB)
Title: Built liquid detergent compositions containing stabilizing agents
Inventor: BROZE GUY
IPC: C11D17/00
Filed: 1986-08-14
Abstract: A liquid heavy duty laundry detergent composition comprises a suspension of builder salt in liquid nonionic surfactant in which the stability against settling of the composition is increased by the addition of small amounts of a urea additive or a higher alkyl quarternary ammonium surface active agent. The yield stress of the compositions can be improved with the same or lower plastic viscosity, especially at low concentrations of the urea additive or the alkyl quarternary ammonium surface active agent. The addition of small amounts of urea also increases the dispersibility of the suspension of builder salt when the composition is added to water.
Patent GB-2197518-A (GB)
Title: Visual display system
Inventor: WINSTANLEY KENNETH
IPC: G09G3/32
Filed: 1986-09-26
Abstract: A visual display system for mounting on the outside of an airship comprises a matrix (1, 2) of light-emitting diodes, which is fed with video signals from a video tape player (7) and possibly from a manual input keyboard (8). Monitors (12, 13) are provided to enable a person controlling the display to see what is being displayed. The display may be in colour. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182909-A (GB)
Title: A device for vertically adjusting the upright axis of a superstructure turnably and inclinably mounted on an understructure
Inventor: KELLER DIPL ING PAUL
IPC: E06C5/40
Filed: 1986-11-14
Abstract: A device (1) for vertically adjusting the upright axis (2) of a superstructure (4) - for example a rescue appliance on a turntable ladder (5) - turnably and inclinably mounted on an understructure (3) comprises two superposed compensators (6, 7) which are shaped like conical rings, are disposed between the turntable superstructure (4) and the understructure (3) and are rotatable in the same or in opposite directions. A first rotary drive unit (8) fastened to the understructure drives via a first pinion (9) a first annular gear (10) of the lower rotatable compensator (7) while a second rotary drive unit (11) fastened to the superstructure drives via a second pinion (12) a second annular gear (13) of the upper rotatable compensator (6). The upper compensator (6) is also provided with a third rotary drive unit (14) fastened to the understructure and driving this compensator via a third pinion (15) in direct mesh with a third annular gear (17) of this upper compensator (6). The third pinion's (15) teeth are- in a cross-sectional axial view thereof- convexly shaped (18) and have an axial extent (1) corresponding to the largest possible inclination (2 DEG C) by which the two compensators (6, 7) are adjustable relative to each other. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183649-A (GB)
Title: New cephem compounds and processes for preparation thereof
Inventor: KAWABATA KOHJI
IPC: C07D501/59
Filed: 1984-07-27
Abstract: Compounds of the formula:   <IMAGE>  wherein R<11> is lower alkanoyl or a group of the formula:   <IMAGE> R<5> is amino or protected amino, and R<6> is hydrogen or an organic group which may have suitable substituent(s),  R<3> is carboxy or protected carboxy, and  Y<2> is an acid residue, and salts thereof. Processes for the preparation of these compounds are also described. The compounds are used in the preparation of cephem compounds having antimicrobial properties.