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Patent GB-2162901-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing apparatus
Inventor: BRASSEY NICHOLAS JOHN
IPC: B65D83/14
Filed: 1985-06-13
Abstract: A pressurized cylindrical container (Fig. 1) for containing a product to be dispensed is provided with a valve having a valve outlet member which is movable axially inwardly of the container to dispense the product. A nozzle 20 comprises an inlet portion adapted to engage the valve outlet member, a pair of arms 25 extending in opposite directions outwardly away from the axis of the valve outlet member and substantially perpendicular thereto and an outlet portion 22, a continuous passage being formed through the inlet and outlet portions, said passage bending through an acute angle, whereby in use the arms 25 may be pushed to operate the valve and dispense the product at an angle to the container axis. The inlet portion may be screwed onto the valve outlet member (as in Fig. 4) and a nozzle extension can be screwed on at 23. Means preventing valve actuation during transport comprise spacers (31, 32, Fig. 4) or frangible webs (36, Fig. 8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2162987-A (GB)
Title: Helmholtz resonant simulator
Inventor: HAYES JOSEPH FRANCIS
IPC: G10H3/14
Filed: 1985-07-31
Abstract: For electronically reproducing the total sound produced by a musical instrument 30, the musical instrument comprises a plurality of components 32, 34, 36 each of which produces one aspect of the total sound; and an electronic acoustic reproduction system comprises vibration transducer means 38 mounted on the instrument for receiving the one aspect of the total sound from one of the components 34 and transforming the one aspect to an electrical signal, and electronic filter means 44 for processing the electrical signal to produce a total electrical signal representative of the total sound of the musical instrument. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2163136-A (GB)
Title: Pouring spout
Inventor: BORG RAYMOND
IPC: B65D75/38
Filed: 1985-08-05
Abstract: A pouring spout 3 suitable for use with a liquid storage container, such as a plastic film container of the type presently used for the packaging of milk, comprises a piercing point 4 for piercing the container. A subsequent tapered section 6 deforms the pierced container and a stop surface 11 is provided for contact with the container to limit the extent to which the spout is inserted. Liquid ports 14 are provided intermediate the piercing point 4 and stop surface 11 which are interiorly connected to a pouring funnel 18 on the the other side of the stop surface. The spout is preferably of plastic and injected moulded. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166388-A (GB)
Title: Expandable work cylinder
Inventor: MCCOMBIE ALAN KEITH
IPC: B41F13/08
Filed: 1985-09-30
Abstract: A cylinder 1 has an expandable segment 2 mounted at its ends 7 on cantilever arms 9. The cantilever arms 9 are clamped at their bases 10 and can be deflected at their outer ends by screws 11 or helical wedges 12. The cantilever arms 9 and deflecting means 11 or 12 are oriented in such a way that as the outer ends of the expanding segment 2 are moved its radius of curvature changes, and it can be caused to expand or contract while remaining substantially co-axial with the cylinder 1. This arrangement is particularly suited to lithographic plate or impression cylinders in order to compensate for differing plate or paper thickness; other uses include embossing, cutting or creasing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166245-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement of Hall generators
Inventor: HUSCHELRATH GERHARD
IPC: G01N27/82
Filed: 1985-10-22
Abstract: An arrangement of Hall generators grouped for example in a star-shaped manner about a workpiece for determining magnetic leakage flux. So as to be able to carry out a precise leakage field measurement, the Hall generators must be arranged as tightly as possible next to each other around the work-piece or a section thereof. It is hereby proposed that each Hall generator is arranged in a recess of a plate-like carrier. As shown, each carrier 22, 24, will have a Hall generator located in a respective recess 44, 46; and the carriers 22, 24, and possibly others, will be stacked so that their longitudinal axes, when extended, converge on a common point in space, the ends 40, 42 being radially inward of the ends 48, 50. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171443-A (GB)
Title: Window
Inventor: EVANS DAVID JAMES
IPC: E06B3/48
Filed: 1986-01-10
Abstract: An access window for a display cabinet is constructed in two portions hinged together at 25, one portion 1 slidable between seals (16, 17, 18 and 19 Figs. 2, 3 not shown) included in the upper and lower frame sections (5 and 6), and another portion 2 hinged to the slidable portion which may be opened to permit the slidable portion to be moved to give access to the interior. When in the closed position the slidable portion also engages with the seals in the upper and lower frame sections. An extension of the said frame members may be provided to prevent inward opening of the hinged portion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172880-A (GB)
Title: Lid
Inventor: THOMPSON ALAN
IPC: B65D43/02
Filed: 1986-01-31
Abstract: A lid for a food or drink cup has a flat transparent top (1) and a depending skirt (2) having a curved portion (3) immediately under the lid defining a groove (5) for the rim (14) of a container. The skirt is provided with means for preventing a stack of lids from jamming together, comprising a neck (4) in the side wall which in turn defines the groove (5). An additional stacking shoulder (11) is provided in a lower part of the skirt (2). The cup may be closed by a foil (15) bearing descriptive matter which is visible through the transparent lid. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177125-A (GB)
Title: Improved knocking-over sinker for circular knitting machines
Inventor: ORIZIO PAOLO
IPC: D04B15/06
Filed: 1986-05-16
Abstract: An improved knocking-over sinker for circular knitting machines is proposed, with a head provided with a hook and with at least one knocking-over plane, and with a drive butt, as well as with at least one notch 23 provided in its lower edge in correspondence of the sinker stem, said sinker being characterized in that it is provided with at least one further notch 24, provided in such a position as to confer a certain elasticity to the sinker in its longitudinal direction. The further notch may be in the upper edge of the stem as shown and another notch may also be formed in the underside of the neck joining the head 11 to the stem 14. The sinker may be-braked in its slot by bowing it laterally or bending it in a Z shape or by having slightly offset guiding slots in the guide ring and crown. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177376-A (GB)
Title: Packaging
Inventor: NICHOLSON COLIN ROY
IPC: B65D5/70
Filed: 1986-06-27
Abstract: Protective toilet seat tissue covers 24 are packaged in respective cardboard or plastics boxes in a folded manner but with substantially no sharp creases formed in the folds thereby allowing the relatively flimsy cover to be unfolded for use without tearing. A stack of such boxes are preferably enclosed in a dispensing container, having perforations defining a removable portion to form an opening for removing the boxes in turn. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181509-A (GB)
Title: Jig for joining pipes
Inventor: GRANDCLEMENT GERARD
IPC: B25B27/14
Filed: 1986-08-07
Abstract: Equipment for positioning at least two pipes for connecting their ends includes at least one elongated bar of a non-circular cross section, and a plurality of plates arranged on the elongated bar and slidable on the bar in direction of its elongation, while each of the plates has edges provided with a plurality of scallop shapes of different curvatures corresponding to respective pipe diameters.
Patent GB-2196613-A (GB)
Title: Automatic feed dispenser
Inventor: JACKSON BRIAN HENRY
IPC: A01K5/02
Filed: 1986-09-11
Abstract: An automatic feed dispenser can discharge three feeds per day at equal intervals. The quantity of feed dispensed at each feeding time depends upon how much is put into each feed compartment 10, 11 and 12. The dispenser is powered from batteries, via a control device incorporating a speeded-up test facility. When the lid of the dispenser is opened to fill the compartments the flaps which form the bottom of each compartment are drawn up into the closed position and at the same time an electrical circuit is primed.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2189947-A (GB)
Title: Burn-in apparatus employing socket isolation
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES E
IPC: G01R31/30
Filed: 1986-10-09
Abstract: A socket used to "burn-in" integrated circuits includes isolating resistors secured within the socket body and electrically connected in series with the socket contacts, thereby providing socket isolation while protecting the resistors from physical abuse and simultaneously maximizing the number of IC packages which can be burned in a single process. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2196384-A (GB)
Title: Diesel and steam engine
Inventor: BLACK JAMES
IPC: F02B41/00
Filed: 1986-10-16
Abstract: In the side wall of the or each cylinder 1 there is an air inlet port 4 covered and uncovered by the piston 2 at every two strokes. In the cylinder head there is a diesel fuel injector 6, a water injector 7, a burnt gas exhaust valve 8 and a steam exhaust valve 9. The injectors 6, 7 and exhaust valves 8, 9 are opened and closed in phased relation with each other to provide alternate combustion and steam cycles. The water pumped to the injector 7 is heated in an exchanger by exhaust gases. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208077-A (GB)
Title: Isopenicillin n synthetase gene derived from aspergillus nidulans
Inventor: SOTO MIGUEL ANGEL PENALBA
IPC: C12N9/00
Filed: 1987-04-24
Abstract: DNA encoding for isopenicillin N-synthetase derived from the genome of A. nidulans comprises a sequence shown in Appendix 1 and has been inserted in plasmid pCiAnH2 or another recombinant vector. A method of producing isopenicillin N-synthetase using the DNA which encodes the amino acid sequence of Appendix 2.
Patent GB-2204877-A (GB)
Title: Coal pyrolysis pretreatment
Inventor: SNAPE COLIN EDWARD
IPC: C10L9/00
Filed: 1987-05-14
Abstract: A pretreatment for flash pyrolysis of coal, giving increased tar yields, comprises contacting the coal at elevated temperature with a liquid which enters the coal pores but does not form char at pyrolysis temperatures. The liquid is preferably a polynuclear aromatic.
Patent GB-2211180-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to effluent treatment
Inventor: OWEN DAVID MALCOLM
IPC: C02F1/28
Filed: 1987-09-10
Abstract: A method for the treatment of effluent emanating from a neutral sulphite semi-chemical (NSSC) process for the production of paper or board material, comprising the addition of an ionic acrylamide polymer resin for removing undesired impurities therefrom.
Patent GB-2210106-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing beverages
Inventor: MELIA MICHAEL JOSEPH
IPC: B67D1/04
Filed: 1987-09-18
Abstract: The present invention provides a means of storing and dispensing beverage. A bladder 21 is provided having an end which is rolled back on itself to form an integral gasket 23 for sealing purposes between a container for beverage and a closure. Conveniently the bladder is made of latex. A valve in the closure is also provided for introducing a fluid under pressure into the bladder to expand it and thus generate a motive force for dispensing the beverage from the container. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2211730-A (GB)
Title: Curtain linings
Inventor: SHERICK ALAN
IPC: B32B5/26
Filed: 1987-10-30
Abstract: An insulated lining for a curtain consists of a woven textile such as cotton fabric 6 adhered to a non-woven fibre wadding, eg. polyester wadding 4, e.g. by means of a low melting point plastics netting 5. The three layers converge over roller 8, are straightened, and then pass around a heated roller 12 whilst being pressed thereagainst by a tension belt 13. The netting melts and merges into both fabrics adhering them together. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2204396-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for measuring image areas
Inventor: GREEN EUGENE LEE
IPC: B41F33/00
Filed: 1987-12-21
Abstract: A measured amount of ink is deposited onto the surface of a roller e.g. an engraved ink transfer roller in a printing machine, and dispersed over the surface. An impression of the dispersed deposit is formed onto a transfer sheet (18). The area of the dispersed impression is scanned incrementally by a digital scanner (30) having a single strip of light responsive cells. As the transfer sheet (18) is passed below the scanner (30), the output of the sensor strip is read. Data words (pixels) corresponding to the logic "1" or logic "0", condition of each cell are stored in unique memory locations of a random access memory. The number of black information pixels stored in the memory are counted. This number divided by the known sensor cell density yields the area of the transfer impression. The known quantity of ink deposited upon the surface is then divided by this area giving the volumetric capacity per unit surface area of the roller. Alternatively, the finish of a highly polished surface may be evaluated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203129-A (GB)
Title: Self raising step ladder
Inventor: MAYNES DERMOT
IPC: B66B9/16
Filed: 1988-02-29
Abstract: A self-raising step ladder comprises a base unit (10) and an extendible unit (12) fitted thereto. The extendible unit has a seat (22) and is movable relative to the base unit (10) by extention or retraction of a piston and cylinder arrangements (34). Means (70) are provided to actuate said arrangements. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2219100-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibre cable having non-circular strength member
Inventor: LEES JOHN
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 1988-05-26
Abstract: An optical fibre cable having non-circular solid strength member(s) 10, 20a, 20b positioned about the centre of the cable, the cable including optical fibres 12, 21 lying close to the neutral bend axis X-X, the strength member(s) and fibres being enclosed by a substantially circular polymer insulation sheath 13, 24. The cable may incorporate a pair of segmented electrical conductors 23a, 23b which together with the strength member 20a, 20b form a circular core to be encased by the insulation sheath 24. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2209130-A (GB)
Title: Drive transmission device for grinding wheel of cutlery grinder
Inventor: OSADA HIROSHI
IPC: B24B3/54
Filed: 1988-06-22
Abstract: There is described a cutlery grinder having a grinding wheel (5, 6), a drive shaft (2) for the grinding wheel, an input shaft (12), and a drive transmission device for rotationally coupling the drive shaft (2) and the input shaft (12) together in a manner permitting relative axial displacement of the shafts. The device comprises a cam projection (14) formed on either one of the shafts (2, 12) and a cam surface (17) formed on the other one of the shafts and abutting against the cam projection. The cam surface (17) includes guide surfaces (18a, 18b) shaped oblique to the axial direction such as to allow both the shafts to relatively move in the axial direction and stopper surfaces formed contiguous to the guide surfaces such as to prevent both the shafts from relatively moving beyond a fixed extent in the axial direction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221516-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic transmission system
Inventor: GREENE JOHN SELBY
IPC: B60K17/356
Filed: 1988-08-03
Abstract: An hydraulic transmission system comprises a variable displacement hydraulic pump (1) driven by an I.C. engine (2) supplying two hydraulic motors (4) in the case of two-wheel drive and four hydraulic motors in the case of four-wheel drive, via tubing and/or hose. The hydraulic fluid is returned to the input side of the pump. A hydraulic power controller (3) is actuated by the steering wheel (6) via column (5) and distributes hydraulic fluid to the motors and thence the driven road wheels in accordance with predetermined requirements. In the case of four-wheel drive, the torque split front/rear may be changed by changing the pistons in the hydraulic power controller. Where limited-slip differential characteristics are required, flow control valves are incorporated in the supply lines to the motors reducing pressure/flow to the wheel(s) which are losing traction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225036-A (GB)
Title: Extension for a pillar or wall
Inventor: DOYLE JOHN HENRY
IPC: E04H17/24
Filed: 1988-11-04
Abstract: An array of wire is supported above a fence or wall by rectilinear extension members 18 retained on the top of the fence posts or wall by a retainer plate 33 which is slid along the member 18 into engagement with flanges 20 on the member's base, the plate then being secured to the wall or fence to thereby clamp the member 18 in position. The plate may include side flanges for securing to the wall or fence. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2212111-A (GB)
Title: Paper handling in thermal colour printers
Inventor: TAJIMA OSAMU
IPC: B41J13/02
Filed: 1988-12-22
Abstract: A paper clamp associated with a rotatable platen in a thermal transfer printer comprises means located at each end of the platen for gripping the marginal edge portions of the paper adjacent its leading edge, the means being rotatable coaxially with respect to the platen, and the coordination between the platen drive and the gripper drive being such that they rotate together while the leading portion of a sheet is being printed, and the platen continues to rotate while the gripper remains stationary during printing of the trailing portion of the sheet, whereby (a) leading edge registration is accurately assured (b) paper of a length exceeding the circumference of the platen can be accommodated. …<??>As shown in Fig 18, the leading edge marginal portions of the paper are clamped between bar 42 and grippers 45 while the trailing portion of the sheet is being printed by thermal elements 12a, and the paper is being formed into a bright 25. Upon completion of printing in a first colour, the thermal head 13 is raised, the ink sheet 15 is fed to the next colour zone, the platen and clamping arrangement are rotated in synchronism, and, after the clamping arrangement has passed the printing position, the print head is lowered to commence printing. Thereafter the clamp and platen continue to rotate in synchronsim until the clamp reaches the position shown in Fig 18, when the clamp stops while the platen continues. This cycle is repeated until all colours have been printed. Feed of fresh paper from store 25, and of printed paper via rollers 34-35 is described. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2226360-A (GB)
Title: Hook seat with separable hook
Inventor: WANG HSUG-FANG
IPC: F16B47/00
Filed: 1988-12-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to a hook seat comprising a seat body having a front side (1), a rear side (2) and a communicating means (3) between said front side (1) and said rear side (2), said rear side (2) including a peripheral portion (2a) and a recess (2b) defined by said peripheral portion (2a); said communicating means (3) possibly having an enlarged mouth (1c) at said front side (1). In addition, said front side (1) may have a peripheral flange (1a) for engaging with a hook cover and a depressed portion (1b) surrounded by said peripheral flange (1a), causing said mouth (1c) to be extruded from said depressed portion (1b) and be flush with said peripheral flange (1a). To attach the hook seat to a support allowable adhesive is introduced into the recess from the front side so as to fill the recess. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2228807-A (GB)
Title: Data retrieval system
Inventor: TAYLOR DAVID IAN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 1989-03-03
Abstract: In known data retrieval systems, a central database is accessed by computer via a telephone line, and the user is charged for all the time he is connected to the database. Described herein is a system which has a database on a CD-ROM disk, but with some of the data elements on the disk being stored in an encrypted or non-accessible form. The user can search through others of the data elements stored on the disk, e.g. through a catalogue and then select a desired data element. Once the element is selected, the system automatically secures an access code in the form of an electronic key e.g. from a remote central computer, which enables the selected data element to be accessed and downloaded from the disk. The user need only be charged for the access code for each element he selects and not for the searching time. The major advantage of the system is that large quantities of data do not have to be sent down the telephone line: it is accessible immediately once the electronic key, which can be sent very fast, is received. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234891-A (GB)
Title: Chopping board
Inventor: BONE PAUL ANTHONY
IPC: A47J47/00
Filed: 1989-03-04
Abstract: A chopping board has a wall around part of its periphery to retain food on it and to guide food towards a receptacle. The board may be gripped by either hand. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218584-A (GB)
Title: Automobile lamp monitoring system
Inventor: HEADING DONALD ROBERT
IPC: B60Q11/00
Filed: 1989-05-08
Abstract: An automobile lamp monitoring system comprises an operational amplifier (18) having a fixed alternating voltage (20) of fixed frequency applied to its first input and a dual feedback via a capacitance/resistance circuit (25) and a noise rejection circuit (30, 32, 33) to its second input, which also connects with a switch-controlled lamp cluster (12) so that the second input voltage is dependent on the resistance of the lamp cluster. A voltage comparator (26) controlling an indicator lamp (28), and an active filter (34) followed by a peak signal detector (38) are connected to the output of the amplifier (18). The system monitors the lamp cluster (12) when operating switch (14) if off, and may be combined with an arrangement for monitoring the lamps when switched on. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234222-A (GB)
Title: Stackable rear end load waste container with 'knock on' lips and tops
Inventor: JACKSON BARRY DOUGLAS
IPC: B65D88/02
Filed: 1989-07-17
Abstract: A R.E.L. has a main body (1) which is tapered at the bottom and is provided separately with lids (3) and tops (7), so that the main bodies can be stacked nested on top of each other for ease of transportation and storage. The parts for assembly are provided separately. When transported to the site they can either be assembled or left nested together for storage. To assemble, top (7) is positioned, then secured by hammer screws, then the hinge bar of lid (3) is placed into open lugs (2), which are hammered shut around the hinge bar. The lid may be spring-loaded as by spring-latch (6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2223522-A (GB)
Title: Insulated cladding panel
Inventor: TOMS M L
IPC: E04F15/06
Filed: 1989-09-20
Abstract: Insulated cladding panels have corrugated outer shins and a complementarily shaped core. The core is an insulation board having trapezoidal ribs 2, 3 attached to a flat surface. These ribs extend beyond the end of the flat area at one end but stop short of the flat area at the other end. In this way such boards can be butt-jointed between inner and outer cladding sheets, in a tongue and groove fashion so as to provide a sandwich cladding panel in which the boards are accurately located and held in place by compressive fixing means e.g. bolts or screws. The insulation is fire-resistant. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227488-A (GB)
Title: Modified somatostatin
Inventor: ALBERT RAINER
IPC: C07K14/655
Filed: 1989-11-01
Abstract: Somatostatin peptides containing at least one residue of formula (a), (b) or (c> <IMAGE> wherein one of Y1 and Y2 is hydrogen and the other is hydroxy or both are hydrogen,  each of f and g independently is 0 or 1, one of X1 and X2 is hydrogen and the other is hydrogen or an amino protecting group, and  X3 is C2-4 alkylene, the free bond in each residue (a), (b) or (c) being located at the N-terminal group of the peptide, and the physiologically-acceptable ethers and physiologically-hydrolysable and -acceptable esters thereof when the peptide contains at least one residue of formula (a) or (b). In free form, salt form or complex form have pharmacological activity, in particular GH-, gastric and pancreatic secretion inhibiting activity.