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Patent GB-2228528-A (GB)
Title: Stay
Inventor: OHSHIMA KAZUYOSHI
IPC: E05C17/34
Filed: 1990-01-16
Abstract: A stay for a cabinet lid comprises a pair of arms (1, 2) with their respective one ends articulately coupled with each other and the other ends respectively fitted to a side panel (11a) and lid (12) of a cabinet by means of respective metal fitting members. The metal fitting member for one of the arms is constituted by a metal joint (7a) swingably fitted to an end of said arm and a metal fixture (7b) fitted to the lid by means of screws, said metal joint and said metal fixture being removably coupled together by inserting a connector (9) into an opening (10) in the fixture and then turning the joint (7a) to effect locking. The stay incorporates an oil damper and adjustable means (15, 5e) which cooperate to define the open position. 
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Patent GB-2226817-A (GB)
Title: Intermediates for agriculturally useful acrylic acid derivatives
Inventor: ANTHONY VIVIENNE MARGARET
IPC: C07D213/84
Filed: 1990-01-22
Abstract: Compounds of general formula (II):   <IMAGE> and stereoisomers thereof; wherein X, Y and Z, which are the same or different, are hydrogen or various substituents; R<1> is optionally substituted alkyl; A is either an oxygen atom or S(O)n wherein n is 0, 1 or 2; R<10> is hydrogen or a protecting group for a phenol or thiophenol group; and R<9> is optionally substituted alkyl, hydrogen or a metal atom; provided that  - when R<10> is hydrogen then R<9> is not hydrogen or a metal atom, - when A is oxygen, R<1> and R<9> are both methyl and R<10> is either hydrogen or a benzyl group then none of X, Y and Z is hydrogen, - when R<9> is hydrogen A is oxygen, R<1> is methyl and R<10> is a benzyl group then none of X, Y and Z is hydrogen, are used in the production of acrylic acid derivatives which have in particular fungcidal activity.
Patent GB-2229631-A (GB)
Title: Mustard seed husk for bowel function treatment.
Inventor: DETTMAR PETER WILLIAM
IPC: A61K36/00
Filed: 1990-02-08
Abstract: The use of untreated mustard husk for the preparation of a medicament for treatment to normalise bowel function or for the prevention of colonic cancer. The medicament may be prepared in unit dosage forms. Thus in the case of powders or granules they may be conveniently packaged into sachets, each containing a single dose, from 0.5 to 5g and especially 1.0 to 3.0g mustard husk. In the case of tablets or capsules each will contain from 0.5 to 1.0g of mustard husk with a single dose comprising one or more units as appropriate.
Patent GB-2236208-A (GB)
Title: Disk driving apparatus
Inventor: SHIMIZU HITOSHI
IPC: G11B17/04
Filed: 1990-07-04
Abstract: A disk driving apparatus comprises a holder having an insertion opening end through which a jacket having therein a disk is inserted and discharged, a cover from which the holder hangs, a body having a motor for driving the disk in the jacket, and an opening and closing mechanism provided between the body and the cover for opening and closing the cover. The opening and closing mechanism includes a four-lever linkage having first and second lovers which are pivoted at their one end to the body by respective pivot shafts and at the opposite ends to the cover by respective pivot shafts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237052-A (GB)
Title: A building line apparatus
Inventor: GORMLEY BRENDAN
IPC: E04G21/18
Filed: 1990-10-09
Abstract: A building line apparatus includes a holder 11 for a building line, the holder having a body portion 13 for accommodating a building line wound thereupon and a flange 14 extending from the body portion. The body portion and flange have first and second surfaces 15, 21 respectively for locating the holder on a building block with the first and second surfaces respectively contacting first and second adjacent faces of the building block. The second surface 21 has a groove 18 therein extending substantially perpendicular to the face 20 and the flange 14 has a slot 16 extending from one side thereof to the groove 18, to accommodate the line. Boss 19 may be provided for the line to be wrapped around to provide relatively fine adjustment of the length of line. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-902274-A (GB)
Abstract: 902,274. Knitting-machines. TEXTILE MACHINE WORKS. Dec. 28, 1960 [Dec. 24, 1959], No. 44489/60. Drawings to Specification. Class 74 (2). To enable intarsia fabric to be produced by reciprocating knitting, for example, on a fourfeeder circular machine as described in Specification 790,141, and to avoid the yarns fed at adjacent feeders crossing each other, a cam ring is provided concentric with the needle cylinder and is oscillated so that it operates on yarn fingers, which have been moved into feeding position by the pattern mechanism associated with each feeder, to move a leading one of the fingers out of feeding position at some of the feeding stations and to move a trailing one of the fingers out of feeding position at the other stations. Two yarn fingers which are rendered operative at each station by the patterning mechanism are thereby rendered operative and inoperative for two successive courses alternately.
Patent GB-2237571-A (GB)
Title: Gonadotropin releasing hormone analogues
Inventor: MILLAR ROBERT PETER
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 1990-11-01
Abstract: Gonadotropin releasing hormone analogues of formula: Pyroglu-His-Trp-Ser-A-B-C-D-Pro-E wherein A is His or Tyr; B is D-Arg, D-Lys, D-Trp, D-Ala, D-Nal (2) or D-(tBu) Ser; C is Leu or Trp; D is Arg, Gln, Tyr or Leu; E is Gly-NH2, D-Ala-NH2, NEt or azaGly provided that, when A is His, C is Leu, D is Arg and E is Gly-NH2, then B is other than D-Tyr.
Patent GB-2250177-A (GB)
Title: Adjustment strap and buckle, especially for brassieres
Inventor: HWANG YING-TEH
IPC: A44B11/06
Filed: 1990-11-28
Abstract: A balance type minute lengthenable adjuster able to be applied to caps, breast cups, etc., comprising an adjusting band 35, a buckle 33, a band pincher 34, two rings 31, 32 and two bands 10, 20. One end 351 of the adjusting band is tied with the buckle and then goes in order through the right ring 32, the left ring 31, the band pincher, the buckle, and finally the band pincher once again. The adjusting band is pinched immovable between a positioning flap 342 and the outer surface of a short tube 341 of the band pincher. The positioning flap is able to be pivotally turned up or down to pinch immovably the adjusting band between itself and the short tube after the length of the adjusting band has been adjusted between the two rings. The flap snap fits by means of formations 345, 343. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238566-A (GB)
Title: Vibratory concrete screed
Inventor: ARTZBERGER THOMAS G
IPC: E01C19/40
Filed: 1990-12-21
Abstract: A vibratory concrete screed comprises a plurality of screed sections (3, 4) disposed in end-to-end relation, each screed section including a plurality of frame members (13), plate means (5, 6) carried by the lower ends of said frame members and disposed to engage and finish the upper surface of a concrete slab, a ridge member (20) connecting the upper ends of the frame members of each section, the ridge members (20) of adjacent sections (3, 4) being axially aligned, a pair of threaded elements (27), connecting means (25, 26) for pivotally connecting one end of each threaded element about a horizontal pivot axis to an end of a respective ridge member, adjustable means (29) threadedly engaged with the opposite ends of said threaded elements (27) for moving the threaded elements axially relative to each other to thereby adjust the crown of said screed, and vibratory means (39) connected to the screed sections for affecting vibration of said screed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242623-A (GB)
Title: Garment hanger
Inventor: CONRAN SEBASTIAN
IPC: A47G25/34
Filed: 1991-03-26
Abstract: Garment hangers each have a base 3 and a hook, ring or the like 2 integral with the base. This hook or ring allows the base to hang in a generally vertical plane beneath a rail or the like. The hanger has at least one clip 4 integrally formed with the base. The clip releasably fastens a garment to the base. Each clip comprises a clip member having opposite sides 8 defining an opening 9. The clip member is hingedly connected to the base and can be brought into a generally planar confrontation with the base. The base includes a projection to one side of the plane, the distal end portion of this projection having a width in one direction which exceeds the corresponding width in the same direction of the opening defined by the clip member. The clip member or the region of the hinged connection between the clip member and the base is sufficiently flexible for the clip member to be manually forced over the distal end trapping a thickness of material of a garment placed between the base and the clip member. The clip member may be subsequently manually released from the distal end of the projection to release the thickness of material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243174-A (GB)
Title: Nuclear logging apparatus
Inventor: PERRY CARL A
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 1991-04-17
Abstract: Nuclear logging apparatus comprises a tool (10) including a sub (27) having a radioactive source in a container (102) mounted in an opening 116 in the wall of sub (27), the source lying in a plane orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the sub (27) and along a chord of the cross-section of the sub (27) in that plane. The sub (27) also includes at least one detector with which the source (12) may be aligned. The source container (102) has a threaded end (106) for securing it to the sub (27) and may have bayonet means (110) for its insertion and removal by a tool having corresponding bayonet means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244681-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle air bag device with tear line
Inventor: ZUSHI TAKAYASU
IPC: B60R21/2165
Filed: 1991-05-02
Abstract: A cover 1 for accommodating an air bag, which is provided with a tear line 2 for starting a tear when the bag is inflated is characterized in that the tear line is provided at its end with at least either a high strength portion 1t or a stop hole (1h, Figure 6A) for preventing propagation of the tear. The tear line may end near the edge of the cover or at the middle portion of the upstanding side walls of the cover (Figure 6B). The cover may be a single or double layered structure, the stop hole penetrating only the harder inner layer. The tear line preferably comprises a groove 5 with concave portions 6 which are spaced closely together in the central portion of the covers where the tear starts. A metal mesh, metal plate or strong synthetic resin may be embedded in the end portions of the tear. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259757-A (GB)
Title: Compressed gas cylinder safety carrying equipment
Inventor: KELLEY LYNDA
IPC: F17C13/08
Filed: 1991-08-09
Abstract: In equipment intended for the transportation and stacking of cylinders containing compressed gases, a cylinder is situated on top of two brackets, which are stabilised by two metal support rods, secured by adjustable locking rings. The cylinder is strapped into the device, ensuring safe carriage. This item is designed to accommodate any size cylinder within the range particular to Sports Diving requirements. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249311-A (GB)
Title: Antifungal peptide derivative
Inventor: PETUCH BRIAN R
IPC: A01N43/36
Filed: 1991-10-28
Abstract: A peptide derivative of formula   <IMAGE> is produced by cultivation of a corresponding cyclic hexapeptide with a bacterium. The compound has antifungal properties and may be used as a therapeutic agent in the treatment of mycotic infections (particularly those caused by Candida) and to control fungal growth on articles, plants, soil and wood.
Patent GB-2250058-A (GB)
Title: Mounting i.c. engine cylinder liners
Inventor: MORRIS LEONARD ERIC
IPC: F16J9/20
Filed: 1991-11-14
Abstract: A cylinder liner 1 has a top boss 3 which is an interference fit in the engine block, and a mid-stop flange 6. The outer portion of the liner between the top boss and the mid-stop flange forms a wall of a coolant passage 10. A cylindrical inner portion 15 of the liner is at least 30% of the length of the liner, and has a groove 17 adjacent to its bottom end. A corrugated spring steel ring 18 is located in the groove 17 and tangs (24, Figs. 2 and 4) on the ring resiliently engage the block annular support 19. Passages in the support 19 may provide oil drainage from the cavity 20. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252160-A (GB)
Title: Producing sample vapour for transfer into an inductively coupled plasma
Inventor: ULRICH ANDREA
IPC: G01N21/74
Filed: 1992-01-10
Abstract: A graphite tube (46) for electrothermal vaporization of a sample to be investigated is held between annular contacts (42, 44) through which a flow can be passed lengthwise through the graphite tube (46). The contacts surround the graphite tube (46) in a shell-like manner; a protective gas flow can thus be passed into a cavity (54) which is formed between the graphite tube (46) and the contacts (42, 44). The contacts are retained in cooling blocks (34, 36). The sample is introduced into the graphite tube, vaporized, and carried into the plasma by means of a carrier gas flow which is passed through the longitudinal bore of the graphite tube (46). The graphite tube (46) contains a radial sample infeed opening (60) which can be closed by means of a controllable closure member (122) applied to the graphite tube (46). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264169-A (GB)
Title: Collinear-beam drift-compensated methane detector
Inventor: HAYES ALAN JOHN
IPC: G01J3/42
Filed: 1992-02-07
Abstract: A reference beam 12 passes through both a sampling absorption cell 33 and a reference cell 13 containing a sample of the species to be measured. This provides information relating to e.g. coal-dust contamination of the sample cell in a mine methane detector, allowing absorption of the sample beam 22 to be separated from drift by processor 105. The sources 1, 2 e.g. IR LEDs emitting at 3 microns, are modulated in anti-phase or at different frequencies so they can be detected 103 separately after combination 30 into a collinear beam 32 passing through the sample 33. There may be a plurality of reference cells and beams. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264030-A (GB)
Title: Fishing lure
Inventor: PINTER LOUIS
IPC: A01K85/10
Filed: 1992-02-13
Abstract: An artificial fishing lure for use in conjunction with a pronged hook device (16) incorporates 3 or more spinners (14) mounted in line along a shaft (11) each of which, in use, is capable of spinning independently of the others to give a multi- flash effect as the fishing line pulls the lure through the water, thus simulating a shoal of small fish highly attractive to predators. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266664-A (GB)
Title: Monoclonal antibodies for prophylaxis and treatment of pulmonary fibrosis
Inventor: PIGUET PIERRE FRANCOIS
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 1992-04-28
Abstract: A monoclonal antibody to either or both of the leukocytic  alpha sub-units CD-11a and CD-11b is used for the manufacture of a composition for the prophylaxis and treatment of pulmonary fibrosis in mammals. A method of prophylaxis and treatment of pulmonary fibrosis in mammals by the administration of an effective amount of a monoclonal antibody to either or both of the leukocytic  alpha sub-units CD-11a and CD-11b is also provided.
Patent GB-2256339-A (GB)
Title: Track handover between regions within a surveillance area.
Inventor: COLEGROVE SAMUEL BRENGLE
IPC: G01S13/72
Filed: 1992-05-28
Abstract: Reducing tracking errors in an area comprising touching surveillance regions involves: transmitting a plurality of signals into a region, receiving signals scattered from the region and analysing the received signals to produce target measurements; dividing each region into a number of zones comprising an edge zone at each edge of said region and one or more centre zones; associating target measurements with appropriate zones; apportioning said measurements into data blocks of a storage means such that each pair of adjoining edge zones form a single data block and each central zone forms a data block; updating target tracks in each data block using said target measurements; allocating target tracks from each data block to the correct region; and displaying the tracks on a visual display means. A separate list of tracks for those targets contained in the edge track zone of touching regions is maintained. In this way a single track will be maintained for a target moving in the edge zones thereby reducing the likelihood of tracking errors. The invention is particularly useful for radar tracking systems. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268199-A (GB)
Title: Reinforced and prefabricated construction panel
Inventor: HSU CHENG-HUI
IPC: E04C2/06
Filed: 1992-06-30
Abstract: A reinforced and prefabricated construction panel comprises two fiber cement layers 11 and 12 and an intermediate layer 20 sandwiched between the two fiber cement layers, and composed of a lightweight mixture containing foamed granules 24 mixed with cement, foaming agent, and chemical adhesive. The intermediate layer also contains fiber filaments 25 or one or more reinforcing structures, such as a metal network 26, or corrugated metal. The panel so made is light in weight and resistant to water, fire, distortion and impact, and is thermally insulating and sound insulating. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269148-A (GB)
Title: A rotary operated mast extension e.g. for a windsurfing mast
Inventor: PENFOLD DAVID JOHN
IPC: B63B35/79
Filed: 1992-07-30
Abstract: A rotary operated mast extension, e.g. windsurfing mast extension, comprises a collar 3 movable up and down the outside of a hollow tube 1 via a mechanism comprising a rotatable threaded tube 2 disposed inside the tube 1 and cooperating with a nut 4 which is connected to the collar, the connection being made through slots provided in the tube 1. The internal tube 2 is rotatably fixed to a retaining member 5. In use the collar 3 supports the lower end of the mast into which it is inserted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258709-A (GB)
Title: Pin and box connection
Inventor: KNIGHT JOHN HENRY
IPC: F16L15/06
Filed: 1992-07-30
Abstract: A tubular pin and box connection which provides significantly improved performance when applied to thin-walled pipes comprises an externally threaded pin member and an internally threaded box member having respective interengaging stepped thread portions (10, 12; 20, 22) defining three pairs of mating shoulders (14, 24; 16, 26; 18,28) having a frusto-conical configuration. The threads (10, 12; 20, 22) are substantially square in cross-sectional profile, resulting in little or no box and pin separation forces being imparted upon torquing up. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266376-A (GB)
Title: Pressure test gauge
Inventor: SMITH ROWLAND CHARLES
IPC: G01L19/00
Filed: 1992-12-21
Abstract: A pressure test gauge, particularly for testing the air pressure at the outlet of a spraygun, comprises a body 1 having an inlet 2 which may take the form of a replaceable screw-in unit 3 sealed airtight with the body. Unit 3 connects with passages 4, 5 passing through the body. Passage (5) is a small bore tube which connects inlet 2 with pressure gauge 6. Between the inlet and the gauge is a valve 8 comprising a barrel 9 screwed into the body and having a motoring passage 11. The gauge body may have ribs 12 for gripping the body and a bracket 13 with screws 14 to secure it to a wall. Passages 4, 11 allow spray gun air to flow while the gauge measures pressure via passage 5. The inlet may be blanked off (Figs. 4 and 5, not shown) and air supplied via the valve opening to measure static pressure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262997-A (GB)
Title: Robot origin return system
Inventor: KIM TAE-SIK
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 1993-01-06
Abstract: The shortest return route 3' to the origin 5 for a mobile robot having an inertial navigation system is calculated as a vector by measuring the distance travelled and the orientation changes of the robot during a journey which may include collision avoiding manoeuvres. The orientation sensing means comprises a compass needle (5, figure 4) fitted with a light source and sensor (7, 8 figures 4 and 5) and a reflector array (9, figure 5) on the body of the compass. Magnetic means are also provided to determine when the robot has completed a turn through 90 DEG  (figure 6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281559-A (GB)
Title: Control of scale formation
Inventor: WOODHOUSE DEREK ALFRED
IPC: C02F1/46
Filed: 1993-09-04
Abstract: A method of treating hard water to counter the deposition of scale comprises introducing into contact with the water a first component of a selected metal and a second component of a more noble element in surface to surface contact with one another, the ratio of surface area of selected metal to more noble element exposed to water flowing through the device being selected dependent on the rate of flow of water through the device and being at least 1:3. Preferably to surface contact with at least part of the second component is of generally tubular form extending at least partly around the first component.
Patent GB-2283367-A (GB)
Title: Antenna for satellite signals
Inventor: HESSEL STEVEN VAUSE
IPC: H01Q3/18
Filed: 1993-10-14
Abstract: An antenna for a satellite system is adapted to receive a plurality of satellite signals and comprises a reflector 1 and a satellite signal transmission mean 3, such as a feedhorn, positioned so as to receive incoming satellite signals. The satellite signal transmission means is adapted to move with respect to the surface of said reflector so as to be positionable at a plurality of focal points whereby it is able to receive incoming satellite signals emanating from different directions. The movement of the transmission means may be motorised and the reflector may have a multi-faceted surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297936-A (GB)
Title: Extrusion and expansion of cereal products
Inventor: FRAME NEIL DONALDSON
IPC: A21C11/16
Filed: 1995-02-15
Abstract: A die assembly 1 comprises a die body 2 having a bore 3 and a coaxial gas supply pipe 4, the free end 5 of which projects outwardly from the die face 6, an annular die outlet 7 being defined at the die face 6 between the bore and a spacer 8 mounted coaxially of the gas pipe 4. An expandable cereal product, containing air, is supplied to the left hand end of the bore 3, and air is supplied to the pipe 4 through pressure regulator (not shown). On exiting from the die outlet 7 air bubbles in the cereal product expand rapidly so as to thicken the wall of the cereal tube 9 while the pressure differential between the inside and outside of the cereal tube 9 results in inflation of the tube 9, thereby reducing the wall thickness of the cereal tube. Bubbles in the tube 9 are elongated in the circumferential direction of the tube, due to inflation of the tube between regions 10 and 11. A further supply pipe may be provided for feeding an edible filling material within the expanded tube. This further pipe may be annular, surrounding the gas supply pipe 4, or fitted within that gas supply pipe. The expanded product may be crimped by means 15 (Fig 5, not shown).
Patent GB-2288066-A (GB)
Title: Integrated circuit having mirror-image pin assignments
Inventor: SCHUMACHER DANIEL L
IPC: H05K1/18
Filed: 1995-03-09
Abstract: A circuit assembly has at least one IC mounted on opposing sides of a board by utilizing one or more IC's having pin assignments (1 - 208) arranged as a mirror image of each other along a centreline through the IC package such that one or more IC's (610, 660 and 615, 665) having the same set of mirror image pin assignments mounted on each side of a circuit board and rotated 180 degrees in relationship to each other will ensure that the pin assignments of the same type will be directly opposite each other and separated by the circuit board. The IC's may also be mounted on opposite surfaces of the board such that their pin assignments are aligned (Fig. 6, not shown). A plurality of pins having non-mirror image assignments may also be present on the IC's. <IMAGE>