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Patent GB-2125674-A (GB)
Title: Cheese block former
Inventor: BROCKWELL IAN PERCIVAL
IPC: A01J25/11
Filed: 1983-08-09
Abstract: Cheese curd is fed into the top of a hollow perforated column (22) in a tower (10) at a sub-atmospheric pressure so as to form in the column a pillar of curd supported on a guillotine blade (40) which closes off an opening in the bottom of the tower. A former unit (11) below the tower has an upright open- ended cylinder (61) sealed against the bottom of the tower, and an elevator (64) within the cylinder. The guillotine blade is withdrawn, the pillar of curd lowered into the cylinder by the elevator, and the guillotine blade returned to its closed position so as to cut off a block of curd from the bottom end of the pillar of curd. The elevator is then forced upwards to compress the block of curd within the cylinder. The former unit is subsequently lowered, pivoted into a horizontal position, and the elevator driven along the cylinder to eject the block of curd. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2125934-A (GB)
Title: A friction clutch
Inventor: RAAB HARALD
IPC: F16F15/129
Filed: 1983-08-17
Abstract: A motor-vehicle friction clutch comprises a hub (2), hub flange (3) and side discs (7, 8) which are rotatable relative to the hub (2) against the action of springs (5). Between the first side disc (8) and the hub flange (3) is arranged a control disc (9) which controls the operational condition of a load friction damper (16). The latter comprises a friction disc (19) between the hub flange (3) and the control disc (9) and a friction ring (18) between the control disc (9) and a thrust disc (23), which is independent of the side disc (8) and is pressed towards the hub flange (3) by a spring (21). The no-load friction damper (17) is arranged between the hub flange (3) and the second side disc (7) and comprises a friction ring (20), a thrust plate (24) connected to the second side disc (7) to be secured against rotation, and a spring (22) clamped between the thrust plate (24) and the side disc (7). The spring (21) clamps the first side disc (8) via an external edge zone of the friction ring (18), the control disc (9) and the friction ring (19) against the hub flange (3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2127938-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming a composite drive shaft tube
Inventor: VALENCIC LEON W
IPC: B29C55/00
Filed: 1983-09-12
Abstract: A method is disclosed for forming a drive shaft by bonding a metallic drive shaft operating member, such as a tube yoke 14, directly to a composite tube 12 of fibre-reinforced resin, with the composite tube having been cut to size from a multiple length composite tube. A taper is formed in the end of the tube and a taper is formed on the end of the metallic member adapted to be inserted into the tube. An adhesive containing glass beads 28 of a selected diameter for controlling the bond line thickness and spacing the tapers between the composite tube and the metallic member is applied to the taper on the metallic member. The metallic member is then securely axially inserted into the tube with a circumferential twisting movement to obtain a controlled bond line. The adhesive is then cured to form a drive shaft. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147161-A (GB)
Title: Battery charging system
Inventor: LOWNDES M W
IPC: G01R31/36
Filed: 1983-11-25
Abstract: A microprocessor based monitoring/charging system for the traction battery 10 of an electric vehicle evaluates the state of charge and displays it on a dashboard mounted meter 64, interfaces with a traction motor control system 20, and controls a charger 22. The battery is divided into nine 24V sub-packs. During both discharge and recharge, the battery current is integrated to obtain a value representing the charge withdrawn. During charging, in a first phase the charge withdrawn is replaced whilst progressively reducing the charging current in accordance with the charge withdrawn value. At the end of the first phase the sub-pack having the lowest voltage is found and, during a second phase, the battery is charged until the rate of voltage rise of this sub-pack falls below a critical level. This battery is then given an overcharge, and at periodic intervals the battery is given an equalising charge. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2131608-A (GB)
Title: Fabricating semiconductor circuits
Inventor: IBBS KENNETH GEOFFREY
IPC: H01L21/225
Filed: 1983-11-25
Abstract: Material is introduced into or deposited onto a semiconductor 3 by providing a source of material adjacent the substrate and directing a beam of laser radiation onto the material through a mask 13 defining the selected region. The source of material may be a vapour containing the material or a layer of the material previously deposited on the substrate surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2133415-A (GB)
Title: Detergent compositions
Inventor: MEER JAMES MICHAEL VANDER
IPC: C11D3/30
Filed: 1983-12-19
Abstract: Detergent compositions comprise from 0.05 to 95% by weight of a water-soluble ethoxylated amine having clay soil removal/anti- redeposition properties. These compounds are selected from ethoxylated monoamines, ethoxylated diamines, ethoxylated polyamines, ethoxylated amine polymers and mixtures thereof. In addition to the ethoxylated amines, the detergent compositions further comprise from 1 to 75% by weight of a nonionic, anionic, ampholytic, zwitterionic or cationic detergent surfactant, or mixture thereof. In addition to these detergent surfactants, the detergent compositions can optionally comprise from 0 to about 80% by weight of a detergent builder.
Patent GB-2134892-A (GB)
Title: Tamper-indicating closure
Inventor: GACH PETER PAUL
IPC: B65D41/28
Filed: 1984-02-10
Abstract: A tamper-indicating closure includes an outer cap (132) and an inner liner (134) which relies on relative movement of the outer cap and the inner liner during opening movement to indicate tampering with the container after it has been sealed for the first time, the relative movement being ensured by sawteeth (164) which co-operate with the container to resist rotation of the liner (134) and maintain the container in a sealed condition whilst the outer cap (20) is being rotated in an opening direction and a window (170) therein moves from exposing indicia (169), eg. the word "Sealed", to exposing further indicia (169), eg. the word "opened". During the initial opening movement flexible elements (156) move over ramps (150) to become trapped thereby. Thereafter cap (132) and liner (134) move as a unit and the "opened" indicia remains exposed. Post (136) is frangibly connected at (140) to the cap and breaks off if axial force is applied. In a modification, side, rather than top reading indicia, may be provided. In alternative embodiments a seal (184), Figure 17 (not shown), is bonded to both container (12) and liner (186), layers (190, 192) separating on opening. In the embodiment of Figures 18-20 (not shown), a seal (203) is used with liner (202), the latter having knobs (206) which engage teeth (208) on the container. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2154555-A (GB)
Title: Sheet feeding apparatus
Inventor: PROCTOR ROBERT PATRICK
IPC: B65H3/68
Filed: 1984-02-18
Abstract: Sheet feeding apparatus comprises a hopper (12) at least one bracket (16) defining a gap through which a single blank may pass; a suction head (26) for lifting a blank; and stablizing members (30) preventing a blank from sliding across the face of the suction head. Preferably, brackets (16) are horse-shoe shaped and are rotatable about pivot 22 to allow the hopper to be refilled. Upper and lower gap pieces (18, 20) define the gap for a single blank being fed perpendicularly to the plane of the drawing. The apparatus is particularly appropriate for the feeding of sheared moval blanks to punching, notching or folding machines. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2141049-A (GB)
Title: Electrostatographic development apparatus
Inventor: TOMPSON PHILIP ROGER
IPC: G03G15/09
Filed: 1984-06-05
Abstract: An electrostatographic development apparatus includes two magnetic brush developer rolls (41, 42) mounted in a housing (45, 46) and arranged to apply developer, comprising toner particles and magnetisable carrier particles, to an electrostatic latent image on the surface of a photoreceptor drum (1). The housing forms with the photoreceptor drum (1) a closed volume, with sealing edges (47, 48) of the housing being closely spaced from the drum on either side of the two developer rolls. The loss of carrier particles between the sealing edge (48) and the drum (1) is eliminated by the provision of a magnetic strip (77) along the sealing edge which is arranged so as to repel carrier particles being carried towards it by the developer roll (41). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2143666-A (GB)
Title: Pager with visible display
Inventor: UMETSU SHINJIRO
IPC: H04W84/02
Filed: 1984-07-20
Abstract: A pager for receiving a radio frequency signal modulated at least by a paging signal and a display information signal and having a display function. The pager includes a liquid crystal display 28 for displaying visible display information which is associated with the display information signal, and is driven by a display driver 44. A drive time setting section is connected to the display driver and a temperature sensor 32 so as to set a display drive time. In response to an output of the temperature sensor, a display drive time set by the drive time setting section is changed. Use is made of a single microprocessor 40 to constitute the display driver and drive time setter. The invention compensates for the reduction of display time at lower temperatures. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146252-A (GB)
Title: Vibrating cup mixing device
Inventor: NORMAN ROBIN DINSDALE
IPC: B01F11/00
Filed: 1984-09-05
Abstract: The device comprises a housing (1) and a cup and drive assembly (2). The cup and drive assembly (2) includes a flexible cup (3) rotatably mounted to undergo orbital motion relative to a drive shaft (8) and rotational motion about an axis of rotation parallel to the drive shaft (8). The rotational motion of the cup (3) is constrained by a flexible skirt (17) connected to the housing (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164997-A (GB)
Title: IC engine exhaust gas silencer and reactor
Inventor: BHARATI IQBAL KRISHNA
IPC: F01N3/26
Filed: 1984-09-21
Abstract: An expansion chamber 12 has a longitudinal extending gas diffuser 18 formed with openings 15 and four air inlet pipes 22 concentrically spaced and extending into respective exhaust gas discharge pipes 24. Exhaust gases expanding in the diffuser 2 flow into the gas discharge pipes 24 and react with the air drawn in through the air inlet pipes 22. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2149423-A (GB)
Title: Electrically promoting the bioreaction of microorganisms
Inventor: SUZUKI AKIRA
IPC: C12P5/02
Filed: 1984-11-08
Abstract: The bioreaction caused by a microorganism in a liquid culture can be enhanced by treating said culture with an electric stimulus.
Patent GB-2152039-A (GB)
Title: Allyl derivatives
Inventor: BEY PHILIPPE
IPC: C07C43/23
Filed: 1984-11-15
Abstract: Compounds of the formula:wherein:R is 3,4-methylendioxyphenyl; phenyl; phenyl monosubstituted, disubstituted, or trisubstituted by (C<sub>1</sub>-C<sub>8</sub>)alkyl, (C<sub>l</sub>-C<sub>a</sub>)alkoxy, (C<sub>1</sub>-C<sub>6</sub>)alkylcarbonyloxy, hydroxy, chlorine, bromine, iodine, fluorine, trifluoromethyl, nitro, (C<sub>1</sub>-C<sub>6</sub>)alkylcarbonyl, benzoyl, or phenyl; 1- or 2-naphthyl; 1-, 2-, or 3-indenyl; 1-, 2-, or 9-fluorenyl; 2-pyridinyl; 1-, 2- or 3-piperidinyl; 2- or 3-pyrrolyl; 2- or 3-thienyl; 2- or 3-furanyl; 2- or 3-indolyl; 2- or 3-thianaphthenyl; or 2- or 3-benzofuranyl;R, is hydrogen, (C<sub>1</sub>-C<sub>8</sub>)alkyl, benzyl, or phenethyl; X and Y,independently, are hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, or bromine; and A is a divalent radical of the formula:wherein R is hydrogen, methyl, or ethyl, and m and n, independently, are an integer from 0 to 4, provided that m + n cannot be greater than 4;-(CH<sub>2</sub>)<sub>p</sub>-D-(CH<sub>2</sub>)<sub>q</sub>-, wherein D is oxygen or sulfur, p is an integer from 2 to 4, and q is an integer from 0 to 2 provided that p + q cannot be greater than 4; or-(CH<sub>2</sub>),CH=CH(CH<sub>2</sub>)<sub>s</sub>-, wherein r is an integer from 1 to 3 and s is an integer from 0 to 2, provided that r + s cannot be greater than 3;or a non-toxic pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof; provided that when each of X and Y in Formula I is hydrogen, R cannot be phenyl; are MAO inhibitors useful for treating depression. Processes and intermediates for preparing the compounds of Formula I or II are also described.
Patent GB-2168493-A (GB)
Title: Ageing materials
Inventor: SNOWDON KENNETH GEORGE
IPC: G01N33/44
Filed: 1984-12-13
Abstract: Accelerated ageing of a surface, e.g. for testing or quality control, is effected by exposing the surface to pulsed coherent ultraviolet radiation. The plastics body 13 to be treated may be exposed to radiation from a pulsed ultra-violet laser 11 provided with a de-focussing lens 12. The test may also be applied to polymeric fabrics and to investigating dye fastness. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2169618-A (GB)
Title: Brazing aluminum
Inventor: AOKI HISAO
IPC: B23K1/20
Filed: 1985-01-14
Abstract: Aluminum metal piece is dipped into a molten aluminum alloy brazing filler metal covered with a flux layer melted by heat of the molten filler metal, and thereafter is taken out therefrom. Thus, the aluminum metal piece is readily coated with a double film of the aluminum alloy brazing filler metal and the flux coating film.
Patent GB-2153368-A (GB)
Title: Liquid moulding compositions
Inventor: RUSSELL ROBERT FRANCIS
IPC: C08K7/02
Filed: 1985-01-22
Abstract: A pre-filled, pre-reinforced unsaturated resin moulding composition has a liquid composition so that it may be injection moulded at low temperatures and pressures. The length of the reinforcement fibres should not exceed 6mm.
Patent GB-2156940-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable structural joint
Inventor: HORBACH RAINER
IPC: B66C9/08
Filed: 1985-04-01
Abstract: First and second structural members of the trolley of a travelling bridge crane are connected together by an adjustable joint comprising first and second plates (2, 2a), and a plurality of fixing members which may comprise bolts (7) and nuts (8). The first and second plates (2, 2a) are fixed, in use, respectively to the first and second structural members. The fixing members are such as to connect the two plates (2, 2a) in a spaced relationship. At least one spacing sleeve (3, Fig. 4) surrounding an associated bolt (7, Fig. 4) threadably engages one of the plates (2, Fig. 4), abuts the other plate (2a, Fig. 4), and is axially adjustable relative to said one plate. The spacing sleeve (3) may be connected to a rotary disc (6) via pins (5). Convex washers (4a) surrounding the bolts (7) may be interposed between the plates (2, 2a). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178811-A (GB)
Title: Catheter valve retaining device
Inventor: WILMOT JOHN GLYNDWR
IPC: A61M39/12
Filed: 1985-08-07
Abstract: A retaining device 3 secures a resilient catheter 1 upon a male connector 2 of a medical check valve. A raised end portion 4 of the connector is an interference fit within the catheter and the retaining device is tubular and captively located between a locating flange 9 of the connector and a distended catheter portion formed by the catheter being distended so as to fit over the raised end portion. During fitting the device is moved from a disassembled position in which the catheter extends through the device and is fitted onto the connector to an assembled position in which the device is captively located and indents the catheter to provide a secure grip. The device includes a tapered internal surface such that during assembly a progressively narrower portion of the surface contacts the catheter to provide progressive local thinning of the distended portion sufficient to allow the device to pass beyond the distended portion to its captive location. The device enables the catheter to be fitted to the connector without end damage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178917-A (GB)
Title: Signal generators
Inventor: BYRNE RICHARD
IPC: H04M15/00
Filed: 1985-08-09
Abstract: A signal generator for deriving an approximately sinusoidal output signal of a selectable frequency from a square wave input signal of a different frequency in which a phase locked loop controlled oscillator (1) steps a bi- directional shift register (5) at a frequency determined by the division of a frequency divider (14). Four patterns are stepped through the shift register (5) to cause outputs of 1000, 1100, 1110, 1111 in one direction whereupon a further frequency divider (17) causes the shift direction to change causing outputs of 1110, 1100, 1000 and 0000. Combining the signal pattern through resistors (17-20) which weight the output signals results in an approximately sinusoidal signal at an output (22). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2186604-A (GB)
Title: Hand rail system
Inventor: STEVENSON PATRICIA EILEEN
IPC: E04F11/18
Filed: 1986-02-08
Abstract: The system (particularly for use by old infirm, handicapped, and disabled persons) comprises a first component 11 having first means (23,24) and second means (28,29) for securing the component to a support W1, one end of the component 11 being adapted to be cut to a desired length, and then to cooperate with a second component which may be a closure member 16 to close the end of the tube, the closure member having means 64,65 for securing the closure member to a support W3 and hence to support the end of the first component 11 or a straight connector 30 having first means to co-operate with the second end of the first component 11 and second means to cooperate with a third component, and means 33,34 for securing the straight connector 30 to a support W1 and hence to support the second end of the first component 11, or an angled connector 14; 15 having two limbs which extend transverse relative to one another, one limb being adapted to cooperate with the second end of the first component 11 and the other limb being adapted to co-operate with a third component, each limb having means 45,46,48,49;57,58,60,61 to secure the limb to a support and hence to support the second end of the first component 11. The means for securing the various components to the supports W are permanently secured to an integral with their respective components. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172530-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for exchanging workpieces in machine tools
Inventor: SCHEMEL ROLAND
IPC: B24B45/00
Filed: 1986-02-17
Abstract: A work changing apparatus for use in a grinding machine has two grippers 7, 8 which are disposed one behind the other, as considered in the direction of the axis 9 of the workpiece W1 at the material removing station. Each gripper can releasably hold a discrete workpiece and is rotatable about a vertical or non-vertical axis 11 which intersects and is normal to the axis 9 of the workpiece at the material removing station. In addition, each gripper is movable in the direction of the respective vertical or non-vertical axis 11. The grippers are rotatable and movable longitudinally by pairs of fluid- operated motors, and all such motors are mounted in a carriage which is movable in parallelism with the axis 9 of the workpiece at the material removing station. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171352-A (GB)
Title: Lifting tool
Inventor: ELLIS ANDREW CHARLES
IPC: B65G7/12
Filed: 1986-02-21
Abstract: A tool for lifting and carrying a sheet or slab of heavy material comprises an upright shaft portion 16, 17 with a handle 15 at its upper end. The lower end of the shaft portion has a support for the lower edge of the sheet or slab, which may be in the form of a flat plate 22 extending in opposite directions from the shaft. The plate can also be removed so that the support is provided by spaced members 18, 19 allowing items with a non-straight lower edge to be carried. Retaining portions 20, 21 are upstanding in front of the sheet or slab. A hook member 25 may be slidable on the shaft portion for engagement over the top edge of the sheet or slab. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2187924-A (GB)
Title: A plant protecting device
Inventor: VANN PHILIP
IPC: A01G13/10
Filed: 1986-03-03
Abstract: A plant protecting device (2) for protecting plants from being eaten by slugs comprises a body part (4) for being positioned around a plant and a trough (6) which extends outwardly and downwardly from the top of body part (4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2185905-A (GB)
Title: Moving screens
Inventor: SEAGO COLIN ARTHUR
IPC: B01D29/00
Filed: 1987-01-27
Abstract: Sewage flowing along a channel is screened to remove large solids by an array of parallel ropes 2, which are moved continuously or intermittently by rollers 20 to convey the solids out of the channel. As shown the ropes are non-endless, and they may be incinerated together with the solids after use. Alternatively they may be treated with disinfectant and/or sheathed in plastics to facilitate subsequent disposal. In Fig. 5 the screen is an endless band of wire mesh, and the solids are burned off before the band returns to the sewage channel. In Figs. 3 to 7a a non-endless net screen is used to monitor solids content downstream of a conventional fixed screen. In Figs. 9, 10 a mesh screen band is wound progressively from a supply roll to a take-up roll. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2185886-A (GB)
Title: Immunosuppressant agents containing ergot derivatives
Inventor: LARSON DOUGLAS
IPC: C07D457/12
Filed: 1987-01-28
Abstract: Quinoline derivatives, especially ergot alkaloids such as the ergolines, are used for preparing pharmaceutical compositions having immunosuppressant properties. The compositions may also contain a cyclosporin, especially cyclosporin A.
Patent GB-2202135-A (GB)
Title: Plastic carrier bag holder
Inventor: MCDERMOTT JAMES
IPC: A45F5/10
Filed: 1987-03-17
Abstract: A plastic carrier bag holder has a pre-moulded grip, shaped to fit into the hand of an adult, and means for releasably securing the holder to the plastic carrier bag. When in place the holder secures the plastic carrier bag by means of rubber knuckles which prevent the bag from twisting or falling out of the grip of the holder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2193085-A (GB)
Title: Shelving for van type road vehicles
Inventor: GREENBERRY NEIL
IPC: A47B96/02
Filed: 1987-05-13
Abstract: A shelf unit for a van type vehicle which can be strong and yet as light in weight as possible is of elongate rectangular shape with box section configurations (10,10) along its longitudinal edges, each box section (10) having a lower wall (16,22) at least in part of double thickness. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195997-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to pesticides
Inventor: ELLIOTT MICHAEL
IPC: C07C49/697
Filed: 1987-05-19
Abstract: A compound of formula I   <IMAGE>  in which formula:- Ra represents hydrogen or a C1-C6 alkyl group, and Rc represents a C1-C6 alkyl group; Rb represents a phenyl group, optionally substituted by a C1-C6 alkyl group or halogen, a group of formula -CH=CRdRe in which Rd and Re, which may be identical or different represent hydrogen or C1-C6 alkyl groups or a group of formula -CH=NORf in which Rf represents hydrogen or a C1-C6 alkyl group and RCOO represents a residue of an acid RCO2H, which acid, or an ester-forming derivative of which acid, on reaction with  alpha -cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl alcohol or an ester forming derivative thereof, gives rise to an  alpha -cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl ester having pesticidal properties.