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Patent GB-2120785-A (GB)
Title: Enzyme immunoassay
Inventor: BAKER TERENCE SEWARD
IPC: G01N33/531
Filed: 1983-05-11
Abstract: There is described an enzyme immunoassay for measuring the concentration of an analyte in a sample wherein the substrate for the enzyme forms at least a part of the sample. In a particular embodiment the sample comprises or consists of a milk sample and the enzyme is an enzyme capable of clotting milk. An example given of such an enzyme is chymosin. The assay described may be used to measure the concentration of progestagens or oestrogens in milk using the techniques of heterogeneous or homogeneous enzyme immunoassay. The results of such an assay give an indication of the fertility of a milk producing domestic animal (e.g. a cow) and may be used to diagnose pregnancy of such an animal. Particular compounds for use in the assay are described, as is a kit of reagents for use in the assay.
Patent GB-2125508-A (GB)
Title: A bearing zone on machine elements made of sheet-metal and method of forming such bearing zone
Inventor: SEIDL JIRI
IPC: F01L1/18
Filed: 1983-05-19
Abstract: A bearing zone on machine elements made of sheet-metal, especially valve-actuating levers for use in internal combustion engines, comprises a cylindrical and/or spherical bearing face (5') which is formed by two mutually-adjacent sheet-metal portions (limbs 2) with a progressively-narrowing gap (7) extending from the bearing face (5') to the contact zone (4') between the two sheet-metal portions. By pressing and/or hot-shaping the sheet- metal portions, some of the sheet- metal is displaced towards the bearing face (5') in such a manner that the gap (7) at the bearing face (5') is narrowed, the bearing face (5') being formed or defined by a tool part having a shape corresponding to that of the bearing face. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2127134-A (GB)
Title: Interactive joystick
Inventor: FREDERIKSEN JEFFREY ELLIS
IPC: G06F3/038
Filed: 1983-08-01
Abstract: A player input transducer apparatus is comprised of first and second inductor sets, each inductor set comprising an inductor 130 having an associated movable slug with an associated core for producing an associated coordinate signal having a pulse width proportional to the position of the respective slug relative to the respective core means for linking player physical movements to each of the respective slugs so as to provide for user positioning of the slugs in the first and second inductor sets. By transversely orienting the responsive movement of the slugs, a sine-cosine transducer can be obtained. The apparatus can be used as the input to a video game. A pulse output can be directly generated from the inductor, or can alternatively be derived by dividing (counting) a periodic waveform generated from the inductor. In one embodiment, the position transducer provides 360 DEG rotational position data. In another embodiment, the position transducer provides acceleration data, and means can be provided for accelerating movement of a portion of the video display presentation responsive to the rate of change per predetermined time interval of said pulse width of the coordinate signals associated with said first and second inductor sets. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2126145-A (GB)
Title: Machine for perforating and trimming material in sheet form
Inventor: CONTI PIERINO
IPC: C14B5/00
Filed: 1983-08-30
Abstract: Especially for cutting out holes in the lining of shoe uppers whose leather is already punched a reciprocable tool 23 cooperates with an apertured seat 37 on an arm 4. The tool 23 is mounted on a rod 14 which is axially slidable with a tube 10 but held down by spring 17. The tube 10 is reciprocable by an eccentric 13 rotated by shaft 5 and engaging through bearing race 12 with a cavity in a boss 11 on the tube 10. The tube 10 carries a sensing sleeve 36 which surrounds the tool 23 and engages the edge of the aperture in the leather. Sleeve 36 is mounted on cap 25 which projects from cap 21 under the action of spring 26 bearing against a shoulder on rod 14. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2131709-A (GB)
Title: An insertable strainer for a food mixing vessel
Inventor: BECKER DIETMAR
IPC: A47J43/046
Filed: 1983-09-30
Abstract: A food mixing vessel with rotary cutter blades 12 is provided with a strainer 7 having an upper annular portion 8, which makes a sliding seal with the vessel wall, and a lower frusto-conical slotted portion 9, extending from portion 8 to a handle 11. After a mixing operation, the strainer 7 is inserted in the vessel and pushed down, so that the liquid content of the vessel is forced to flow inwards through portion 9 to form a liquid pool 5, which is then poured off. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2128348-A (GB)
Title: Camera shutter device
Inventor: ONDA EIICHI
IPC: G03B9/18
Filed: 1983-10-10
Abstract: A camera shutter device comprising means (1) defining a shutter aperture (1a); shutter blade means (2, 5 see Fig. 2 not shown) and light-interrupting blade means (8) which are spaced from each other axially of the aperture (1a) so as to be aligned with each other and each of which is movable into and out of a closed position in which the shutter aperture (1a) is occluded thereby; and blade driving means (10, 11, 13) for sequentially moving the light- interrupting blade means (8) and thereafter the shutter blade means (2, 5) out of said closed position whereby to initiate an exposure, and then, after a predetermined delay, for terminating the exposure by sequentially moving the shutter blade means (2, 5) and thereafter the light-interrupting blade means (8) into said closed position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2135176-A (GB)
Title: Slip-in drapery hook
Inventor: RYAN RICHARD B
IPC: A47H13/14
Filed: 1983-06-17
Abstract: An adjustable drapery support assembly (20) comprises a vertical elongated base (26) which can be attached at its lower end to the rear surface of a drapery at a point opposite a preformed pleat therein, with the upper end of the base adjacent the upper edge of the drapery. The base is provided at its upper end with a hinged clamping arm (33) which engages the upper edge of the drapery, thereby inhibiting outward sagging of the top thereof. In a preferred embodiment, the clamping arm is provided with a plate member (53) of limited vertical dimension adapted to enter the open end of the pleat, thereby maintaining the angular orientation thereof. The support assembly includes an adjustable hook assembly (22) which can be attached at any desired point along the length of the base.
Patent GB-2158227-A (GB)
Title: Photo-elastic sensor
Inventor: PITT GILLIES DAVID
IPC: G02F1/01
Filed: 1984-04-28
Abstract: Certain materials (e.g. polymers, glasses) exhibit the photo-elastic effect, whereby when they are subject to stress become birefringent, which influences a light beam passing through the glass. This beam, e.g. from a laser (1) is collimated and circularly polarised as it approaches the glass (4) and is again polarised as it leaves the glass. This stress is applied, according to this invention, by magnetostrictive strips on the glass which are influenced, by the magnetic field to be measured or the AC bias field. A miniaturised arrangement using this principle is described.
Patent GB-2142627-A (GB)
Title: Imidazolidines
Inventor: ESSER DR FRANZ
IPC: C07D233/50
Filed: 1984-06-13
Abstract: Compounds of the formula   <IMAGE>   wherein X, Y and Z are each independently hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, halo(lower alkyl), lower alkoxy, halo(lower alkoxy), (lower alkyl)thio or halo(lower alkyl)thio, or Y and Z, together with each other, are lower alkylenedioxy; and non-toxic, pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. The compounds as well as their salts are useful as analgesics.
Patent GB-2150088-A (GB)
Title: Frameworks for vehicle roofs
Inventor: WHILLOCK ALAN
IPC: B62D25/06
Filed: 1984-10-12
Abstract: A framework 10 for a vehicle roof 40 has two curved side beams 14 each comprising two L-shaped side members 28, 34. The roof 40 is secured to the framework 10 by means of respective edge brackets 42 to which is also attached respective side curtain assemblies 50. Roof sticks 49 provide additional support for roof panel 48. In order to compensate for the sag created in such a structure due to the weight of the roof and the side curtain assemblies the side beam 14 are curved so that its middle is at a slightly higher level than its ends. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2168322-A (GB)
Title: Water transpiration bag
Inventor: KAVANAGH BRIAN LAWRENCE
IPC: A01G25/00
Filed: 1984-12-18
Abstract: A water transpiration bag (10) within which foliage is located to enable water of transpiration to be collected, has an open end (11) through which the foliage may be inserted in the bag (10) provided with a draw string (12) to close the bag (10) about the foliage. The bag (10) further is provided with a tap (13, 15) to enable drainage of water from within the bag (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2153015-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic vane energy
Inventor: CRANSTON ALAN ABRAHAM
IPC: F03B17/06
Filed: 1984-09-25
Abstract: Vane energy device comprises hollow cylinder 1. of plastics or metal with vane 2. made of similar material as the cylinder, attached to one end at an angle to its axis about oriface 3. and extending about the cylinder end circumference to form a semi circular cone shape. A curved cut at vane edge 4. extending from point A to edge 9. at point B, edge length being twice the diameter of the cylinder forming a spiral shape permits rotation of device in water flow. A shaft 5. is located, fixed centrally inside cylinder projecting out at both ends. A plurality of vanes supported by bearings 7 and interconnected via pulley group 6 may be mounted in a frame. (Fig 3) the assembly having its buoyancy adjustable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2155633-A (GB)
Title: Temperature supervision and display unit
Inventor: ASANO MAKOTO
IPC: B32B33/00
Filed: 1984-03-29
Abstract: A temperature supervision and display unit is provided with micro-capsules, each containing a hydrophobic organic material of any melting point, and a methine coloring matter and an oxidizing material which are retained on a carrier. More specifically, a unit which is used to supervise temperature is provided with a methine coloring matter which irreversibly changes color and an oxidizing material, combined with micro-capsules containing a hydrophobic organic compound of a predetermined melting point, and these are retained on a carrier. It is preferable to form cracks in the micro-capsules of the unit below the desired supervision temperature, and then place the unit with the article whose temperature is to be controlled when the article is being stored or transported. Thus, when the temperature of the article exceeds the desired supervision temperature, the nonvolatile organic compound emerging from the bust micro-capsules melts and diffuses to bring the methine coloring matter and oxidizing compound which are adjacent to each other into contact with each other, causing an irreversible color change in the coloring matter. This color change makes it possible to detect an abnormality in temperature conditions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165023-A (GB)
Title: Indexing apparatus
Inventor: EVANS DEREK
IPC: F16H21/30
Filed: 1985-07-22
Abstract: Indexing apparatus comprises a ring gear having axis 9 and having internal teeth 17 engaged by teeth on gear 22 rotatable on axis 23a. The pitch circle diameter of gear 22 is half that of teeth 17 and axis 23a is radially midway between axis 9 and the pitch circle of teeth 17. Thus rotation of axis 23a about axis 9 causes element 27 having an axis on the pitch circle of gear 22 to reciprocate on line 28. The angular position of gear 15 can be adjusted via external teeth 18 and gear 21 to vary smoothly the extent of reciprocation. Thus if element 27 is connected to a connecting rod driving a one-way clutch connected to webfeed mechanism, the web can be fed step-by-step by said reciprocation and the length of the step can be progressively changed from zero to maximum without stopping the feed mechanism, which may form part of a label printing apparatus. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2167327-A (GB)
Title: Machining unit with tilting head
Inventor: HEINZ MAIER
IPC: B23Q1/54
Filed: 1985-09-17
Abstract: The head (9) is able to tilt from a vertical into a horizontal working position and back again. For tilting, the head (9) is driven by a drive shaft (2), by which a work spindle (10) located in the head (9) can also be driven. Since the tilting drive (5, 4, 3, 16) of the tilting head is derived from the drive shaft (2), no additional indexing mechanism for the tilting head (9) is necessary. A gear (16) of the tilting drive is moved into engagement with a drive shaft (5) by a fluid actuated piston (17) which also disengages the head from an intermediate support (8). The support (8) may also be rotated about the shaft (2) by crossing clamping bolts (33). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164670-A (GB)
Title: Pattern weaving
Inventor: BRABENDER HANS
IPC: D03D1/00
Filed: 1985-09-19
Abstract: In a label, in which a pattern is woven into a background of woven warps and wefts by pattern wefts a supplementary system of warp threads is used to bind floats of the pattern weft to the background instead of using the background warp. The threads of the supplementary warp system are invisible when in situ over the colour of the pattern weft threads and may be translucent, thin, or of the same colour as the pattern weft.
Patent GB-2165997-A (GB)
Title: Inertia sensor
Inventor: LOWE GRAHAM
IPC: H01H1/02
Filed: 1985-10-15
Abstract: An inertia sensor of the kind adapted for inclusion in an electric circuit arranged to signal an alarm condition when the sensor is subjected to vibration comprises a first member 20 normally bridging two further members 14, 15 to complete an electric circuit but arranged to be displaced to momentarily break the circuit when subjected to vibration, wherein the normally contacting surfaces of the first and two further members are comprised by relatively small inserts 18, 19, 21, 22 carried by said members and being of solid gold. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2167717-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable track width tractor wheel
Inventor: WILLIAMS EDWARD
IPC: B60B23/12
Filed: 1985-11-11
Abstract: A manually adjustable tractor wheel in which the rim (11) carries a continuous ring (24) of small radial dimension and the disc (10) is bolted to the ring, a spacer (29) is inserted between the disc and the ring. Two continuous rings (33 and 34, or 39, 40) can be provided so that the disc can be bolted to either or the ring (48) may be of zig-zag form. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2170178-A (GB)
Title: Roll fed labelling machine
Inventor: KING GEORGE
IPC: B65C9/18
Filed: 1985-12-05
Abstract: Labels on a roll 6 are fed by drive rollers 18, 20 through a cutting mechanism 10, to an adhesive applicator 28 for the leading edge which operates while the label is stationary on the vacuum bed 30 of a conveyor to a glue roller 36 for the trailing edge, and to a labelling location 34. Articles 50 to be labelled are advanced by conveyor 40 and screw 42 in synchronisation with the label feed and the cutting mechanism. The vacuum conveyor comprises belts 32 driven over the stationary vacuum bed and having a slipping relationship with the labels. In a modification (Figure 7, 8) adhesive is applied as the label is moved along the vacuum bed conveyor 160 and the labels are held in slipping engagement with a vacuum wheel (146). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182458-A (GB)
Title: Comparing visible information from a sample to a reference
Inventor: CRUTCH SARAH
IPC: A61B5/103
Filed: 1986-09-18
Abstract: A detector and indicator of visible information (termed a register) is provided to provide for at least two items of reference visible information in the form of an array incorporated in the register to be compared with a sample item of visible information to enable the sample to be related in some way to one item in the reference array. The register is made up of a member 11 incorporating the array A-H so that the items making up the reference array are spaced apart relative to each other so that the interval between adjacent items comprises or constitutes at least one void A7-G7 through which a sample of visible information can be viewed an/or compared with at least one item in the reference array. Preferably the member incorporates a designation enabling a user of the register to classify, interpret or evaluate a sample item either alone or in combination with a reference item in the array. Reference is made to the use of a register in evaluating: visually significant parts or areas of the body; cosmetic items such as make-up materials and artificial aids such as lashes and nails; paints and other coatings; and threads and fibres either alone or fabricated into cord or sheet material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198261-A (GB)
Title: Heating vehicle windscreens
Inventor: BURTON SCAN MARTIN
IPC: B60S1/02
Filed: 1986-11-14
Abstract: A time controllable switching arrangement for use with a motor vehicle is adapted for switching-on screen heating means 6 at a predetermined time interval prior to a desired time of departure of the vehicle. This can be varied in accordance with ambient temperature. The condition of the vehicle battery 5 is monitored at 13 to prevent excessive draining. Other heaters and wipers 3, 4, 7 may be controlled also. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183316-A (GB)
Title: Device for retarding falling objects
Inventor: GILLHAUS HORST
IPC: F27D99/00
Filed: 1986-11-14
Abstract: Cathodes, in particular zinc cathodes, are fed into a remelting furnace 11 from a loading device 19, in bundles 17, that is, several cathodes at the same time side by side, via a charging shaft 12 to which the flue gas outlet 13 is connected. Inside the charging shaft is a braking trap 20 which comprises prongs 21, 22 arranged on opposite sides of the stack on respective spindles 23, 24, in such a way that in the raised or closed position they mesh with each other, the outer half of a prong on one side is situated higher than the inner half of a prong on the other side, and the prongs on both sides reach the opposite wall of the shaft. The prongs, which are made to pivot down by the impact of the falling cathodes, are braked by one or two braking cylinders 40. This arrangement eliminates disadvantages of conventional braking traps which are subject to unacceptably high stresses and assymetrical loads affecting not only the braking trap but the shaft. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2185434-A (GB)
Title: Hollow handle and shaft assembly
Inventor: RUSSELL DEREK BARRY
IPC: E01H1/12
Filed: 1986-12-17
Abstract: A hollow handle comprises two parts 50, 51 having interengaging formations 55, 54 which are prevented from disengaging by a ring 58 surrounding the formations. A hollow shank 25 which connects the handle to a lifting scoop 11, 12 is provided at each of its upper and lower ends with a two part collar 26 having projections 48 for engagement in opposed apertures in the respective end of the shank, disengagement of the projections from the apertures being prevented by a ring 45 surrounding the collar and engaged with the collar by a snap action. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-870678-A (GB)
Abstract: 870,678. Surface discharge sparking plugs. SMITSVONK N.V. June 2, 1958 [June 8, 1957], No. 17485/58. Class 7(4). A surface discharge sparking plug comprises an electrica conductor having portions which are adjacent each other and whereof the ends are con nected to the respective ter minals of the sparking plug whereby on discharge of a condenser connected across the plug terminals sparks pass between the adjacent portions In Fig. 1 a length of wire 5 wound into a flat coil anc which has been insulated by oxidation is fitted into a recess in the outer end surface of the stem portion 2 concentrically about the projecting end 8 of the terminal 4 the inner end 7 of the wire 5 being connected to the terminal enc 8 and the outer end 6 of the wire being connected to the plug body. The flat coil of wire 5 may be fixed on an insulating or semi-conductive carrier. In Fig. 2 a bobbin shapec insulating body 9 of porcelair or other sinterable ceramic material is secured to the portion 2. The body 9 is a carrier for a length of wire 10. The wire coils, or the bands which may be used in lieu of the coils, may be furnished with an insulating surface layer by coating the same with enamel or glass by firing or by positioning insulating material between the convolutions. The wire band or the like may be applied as a metal coating on or in an insulating or semi-conductive carrier by evaporating, spraying or sintering in which case the wire band or the like may be applied to the carrier on ribs or in grooves. The wire band or the like with a carrier therefor, if any, may also be constructed in the form of a separate exchangeable element. Other modifications are referred to.
Patent GB-2204852-A (GB)
Title: Modifications of tined bale carrier for various loads
Inventor: METCALFE STEPHEN
IPC: A01D87/12
Filed: 1987-04-01
Abstract: A multi-transporter for agricultural use. 3 point linkage mounted carriers are a simple, quick and cheap way of transporting big-bales, with the two bale carrier the most cost effective. Such a tined carrier is modified by a T-shaped adaptor (Figure 1) that allows a third bale to be transported; alternatively the two bale carrier is used as the backbone for a quick attach transporter box (Figure 2), making for a multi-transporter. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2189388-A (GB)
Title: Furniture
Inventor: BANKS RAYMOND HENRY
IPC: A47B95/04
Filed: 1987-04-24
Abstract: Furniture, particularly office furniture such as filing cabinets, pedestal drawer units, etc. is provided with at least one coloured strip 42. The strip is removable so that it may be exchanged for a similar strip of a different colour. It may be detachably fixed to the upper edge of a front panel 40 and be provided with projections 50 which co-operate with apertures defined by the panel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191287-A (GB)
Title: Torque detection
Inventor: PARR DAVID TURNER
IPC: G01L3/12
Filed: 1987-06-01
Abstract: A torque detector for measuring the torque on a rotating member (1) comprises first and second gratings provided on respective members (8),(11) located adjacent one another such that moire fringes are produced. A first support (4) is adapted to mount the first member (8) for movement with the rotation of the member (1) at a first position (A), whilst a second support (3) is adapted to mount the second member (11) for movement with the rotation of the member (1) at a second longitudinally spaced position (B). A torque on the member (1) causes a relative displacement of the first and second gratings resulting in a movement of the moire fringes, which is detected by a detector (18). A marker on one of the members (8,11) may cooperate with another detector (19) to provide a measure of the rotary speed of the member (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195602-A (GB)
Title: Workload regulator for automated production
Inventor: CHIAPPE WAYNE
IPC: B65G47/51
Filed: 1987-09-11
Abstract: In order to provide an improved workload regulator (10, 10a) for industrial operations an apparatus is provided which includes means for receiving a continual suply of manufactured articles, transiently arraying the articles in groups and transferring them from an inbound staging area (42) in which they are arrayed to an outbound staging area (44) for movement downstream of the apparatus, which apparatus may also transiently place some or all of the inbound groups of articles in temporary storage (52), instead of transferring them to the outbound staging area, and which may remove groups of articles from the storage area to supply them to the outbound staging area as a supplement to the groups of articles being directly supplied to the outbound staging area.