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Patent GB-8510660-D0 (GB)
Title: System for insulating liquefied gas tanker
IPC: F17C3/02
Filed: 1985-04-26
Abstract: A cargo tank of liquefied gas tanker carrying a liquefied gas having a boiling point lower than - 40 DEG C at the atmospheric pressure comprises two barrier layers 6 and 9, a stack of wood timbers such as balsa wood for supporting the load of the cargo tank and for insulating the tank from external heat. Air is extracted from the space for creating vacuum pressure level therein, thereby reducing a pressure in the cells of the wood timbers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-8614047-D0 (GB)
Title: Differential pulse code modulation
IPC: H03M3/04
Filed: 1986-06-10
Abstract: A differential pulse code modulation apparatus comprises error signal generating means 10 for receiving an input data signal X(i) comprising successive words and operative to produce therefrom an error signal E(i) of which successive words each represent a difference between a word of the input data signal and a predicted value therefor, a compander 20 for compressing and expanding the error signal E(i) to produce a received signal RX, an adder 16 for adding successive words of the received signal with successive words of a predicted value signal X(p) representing the above-mentioned predicted values to produce a received error signal X(o), and a predictor 28 responsive to the received error signal X(o) to produce the predicted value signal X(p), the predictor comprising a plurality of adders AO etc. and a plurality of delay elements LO etc. and being operative during each of a plurality of successive clock periods to form a word of the predicted value signal X(p) by weighting and summing together a plurality of words of the received error signal, the adders being distributed among the delay elements such that, in each clock period, the adders all operate substantially simultaneously with one another. Because the adders all operate together increasing the number of stages of delay elements and adders does not increase the time required to predict a signal. The time needed may be reduced still further by forming the subtractor 10 as a plurality of subtractors and delay elements (Fig. 9). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-8709506-D0 (GB)
Title: Zeolite l synthesis
IPC: B01J29/04
Filed: 1987-04-22
Abstract: Zeolite L is prepared in a synthesis modified by the addition of small amounts of copper, which suppresses unwanted zeolite W formation.
Patent GB-8723226-D0 (GB)
Title: Fire sprinklers
IPC: F16K17/40
Filed: 1987-10-02
Abstract: A fire sprinkler (1) has a flow passage (3) for water or other extinguishing fluid closed by a frangible body (4), which may be a simple disc. A separate mechanism reponsive to temperature-rise conditions shatters the frangible body (4), and the fluid then flows from the passage (3) to impinge on a distributor (5) (as in conventional sprinklers). The shattering mechanism is preferably actuated by a shape-memory alloy, preferably in sheet form (11), which can be located below the distributor (5) for maximum exposure to radiant as well as convective heat; it can also be thermally insulated, contributing further to speed of response.
Patent GB-8728434-D0 (GB)
Title: Display device
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 1987-12-04
Abstract: A display device has a lattice of pixel elements (20) each selectably settable. A method of operating the device comprises the steps of receiving a signal representing a picture for display and time-multiplex addressing collections of pixel elements a plurality of address times for each picture. The addressing step includes setting a group of collections, said group consisting of a plurality of collections spaced apart in the addressing sequence such that the collections in said group form a series with adjacent collections having a temporal separation in the addressing sequence exhibiting a geometric progression with a common ratio N being an integer corresponding to 3 or more. The temporal separation is a logical consequence of the order in which the collections are scanned. Such an addressing step increases the number of grey levels which can be produced.
Patent GB-8823832-D0 (GB)
Title: Vibratory conveyor
IPC: B65G27/34
Filed: 1988-10-11
Abstract: A conveyor system is provided for transporting a product such as a snack food product or crisps. A plurality of main line conveyors (1, 1a, 1b, 1c) are arranged end to end, and a crossfeeder conveyor (2) extends transversely from a lateral edge of the downstream end of each main line conveyor. The main line conveyors are arranged to vibrate both longitudinally and laterally, for example by the use of leaf springs (13) arranged at an angle. Selective actuation of the various main line conveyors and crossfeeder conveyors enables product to be transported to selected ones of the crossfeeder conveyors as desired.
Patent GB-8914045-D0 (GB)
Title: Ball and socket joint assembly
IPC: F16C11/08
Filed: 1989-06-19
Abstract: A ball and socket joint assembly for use in motor vehicle suspensions comprises a socket (6) and a spherical head (4) of a ball stud (2) with an interposed open-side bearing (11) and a closed-side bearing (20). The closed-side bearing (20) has a substantially semispherical concave seat surface (25) made up of a radially outer annular curved surface (26) and a radially inner annular curved surface (27). Under normal load, the outer surface (5) of the spherical head (4) is in sliding contact with only the inner surface (27), while under increased load, through resilient deformation of the bearing, both the inner and outer surfaces (26, 27) are brought into contact with the head, whereby small torque is required under normal load and the load withstanding capability is increased under heavy load. The bearings (11) and (20) abut each other whereby the load withstanding capability is further increased. A seal (60) has an interference fit on the socket. Lubricating grooves (32) are formed in the bearing (20). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-8914137-D0 (GB)
Title: Data synchronisation
IPC: H04L7/04
Filed: 1989-06-20
Abstract: Data blocks are identified by associating with the blocks of an m block cycle respective bits from an m-bit chain code. The block number can then be decoded in a ROM from any n successive code bits where 2<n> - 1 is greater than or equal to m. To speed up the identification process a plurality s of successive code bits of the m-bit chain code are associated with each block. To uniquely identify the block number s is chosen to be mutually prime with respect to m, and the code bits are looked at only once every s code bits. The size of the decoding ROM does not need to be increased.
Patent GB-9015854-D0 (GB)
Title: Maximum likelihood sequence detector
IPC: H04L25/30
Filed: 1990-07-19
Abstract: A maximum likelihood detector using the Viterbi algorithm for estimating a sequence of data bits received over a communication channel. Depending on the constraint length (C), a plurality of different states is associated with the transmitted bits (e.g. 16 if C=4). The detector comprises various data sources (13, 14, 17, 23, 24, 28) relating respectively to state transition probabilities (branch metrics, previous partial path metrics) and observed values of the received bits. Means are provided for calculating the partial path metrics for each state using values from said data sources. The calculating means comprise a common adder/accumulator (1) for performing repeated additive arithmetic operations and for storing the cumulative result thereof. Multiplexing means (10-15) are also provided for selectively coupling the data sources in a predetermined order to the adder/accumulator to implement the partial path metric calculation. The architecture is compatible with VLSI techniques and enables the detector to be implemented using minimal semiconductor area. The detector may be used independently as an equaliser or a decoder but in a preferred embodiment both these functions re-use the same common hardware in series enabling both the equaliser and decoder to be implemented in a single integrated circuit (i.e. on one 'chip'). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-9021253-D0 (GB)
Title: Method of and apparatus for the transmission of data via a sonic signal
IPC: G08C23/02
Filed: 1990-09-29
Abstract: Data is transmitted along a borehole containing a drill stem ( 2 ) by means of a transmitter ( 6 ) which converts electric data signals to acoustic signals propagating along the drill stem ( 2 ). The acoustic signals are converted back to electric form by a receiver ( 12 ) which also processes the signals. In the preferred form the signals are stored in a receiver memory ( 15 ) for subsequent retrieval using a pick-up tool ( 5 ) lowered into the borehole. The system is particularly useful in moving data past an obstruction such as a shut-in valve ( 4 ).
Patent GB-9104808-D0 (GB)
Title: Production of spray deposits
IPC: C23C4/12
Filed: 1991-03-07
Abstract: A method and apparatus for the production of a deposit such as a bar (1) is provided. The deposit has a longitudinal outer surface (2) and a front face deposition surface (3). The spray deposition comprises atomized droplets produced by outer and inner sprays (4 and 5). The outer and inner sprays (4 and 5) are both directed such that, during deposition, a substantial proportion of droplets from both sprays are deposited on the front face (3) of the forming deposit. The inner spray (5) has a higher gas to metal ratio than the outer spray allowing an increase of both deposition and final product yield.
Patent GB-9109565-D0 (GB)
Title: A drawer
IPC: A47B88/00
Filed: 1991-05-02
Abstract: A drawer comprising a main body (1) having a base (2) and upstanding side, front and rear walls (3, 4, 5) has means (11) enabling a fascia panel to be mounted adjacent the outwardly directed surface of the front wall (4). The drawer also comprises a bracket (21) mountable upon the drawer body, the bracket (21) being formed with an abutment (30) which cooperates with a locking pin forming part of a drawer locking mechanism. The bracket may serve as a reinforcing web between a fascia panel and the drawer body (1). Combining the abutment required for the drawer locking mechanism with the bracket represents a cost effective way of providing the drawer with both of these features. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-9118744-D0 (GB)
Title: Piperazine derivatives
IPC: C07D223/04
Filed: 1991-09-02
Abstract: 2,3,4,5,6,7-Hexahydro-1- &lsqbstr& 4-[1-[4-(2-methoxyphenyl)-piperazinyl]]-2-phenylbutyryl &rsqbstr& -1H-azepin e and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof are 5-HT1A binding agents useful, for example, as anxiolytics.
Patent GB-9217880-D0 (GB)
Title: Recombinant antibodies specific for tnfalpha
IPC: C12N15/11
Filed: 1991-12-20
Abstract: Recombinant, in particular humanised, e.g. humanised chimeric and CDR-grafted humanised, antibody molecules having specificity for human TNF alpha , are provided for use in diagnosis and therapy. In particular the antibody molecules have antigen binding sites derived from murine monoclonal antibodies CB0006, CB010, hTNF3 or 101.4. Preferred CDR-grafted humanised anti-hTNF alpha  antibodies comprise variable region domains comprising human acceptor framework and donor antigen binding regions and wherein the frameworks comprise donor residues at specific positions. The antibody molecules may be used for therapeutic treatment of human patients suffering from or at risk of disorders associated with undesirably high levels of TNF, in particular for treatment of immunoregulatory and inflammatory disorders or of septic, endotoxic or cardiovascular shock. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-9225213-D0 (GB)
Title: Production of hydrofluorocarbons
IPC: C07B61/00
Filed: 1992-12-02
Abstract: A process for the production of a hydro(halo)fluorocarbon which comprises heating an  alpha -fluoroether in the vapor phase at elevated temperature.  alpha -fluoroethers are obtained by reacting a non-enolizable aldehyde with hydrogen fluoride to form an intermediate and reacting the intermediate with an alcohol or a halogenating agent. Novel  alpha -fluoroethers are also provided.
Patent GB-9226081-D0 (GB)
Title: Railway joint
IPC: C21D9/50
Filed: 1992-12-15
Abstract: A weldable austenitic manganese steel joint for railways, comprising an austenitic manganese steel member, including manganese 11.5 to 19% by wt, carbon 0.6 to 0.95% by wt, welded to a bainitic steel member, including boron up to 0.01% by wt, molybdenum 0.2 to 3% by wt, manganese 0.3 to 3% by wt, with the weld subsequently tempered to provide enhanced fatigue resistance by a post welding heat treatment.
Patent GB-9316895-D0 (GB)
Title: Hepatoselective insulin analogues
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 1993-08-13
Abstract: The invention provides an analogue of a pharmaceutical active whose molecular weight is less than 25,000 Daltons, the analogue comprising a pharmaceutical active whose molecular weight is less than 25,000 Daltons covalently linked to a pendant molecular group wherein as a result of the administration of the composition to the human or animal body an active complex having a molecular weight of 25,000 Daltons or greater is present in the human or animal circulatory system. The analogue is hepatoselective when administered to the circulatory system. Preferably the analogue is an insulin analogue comprising an insulin or functional equivalent thereof covalently linked to the pendant molecular group wherein the active complex is an insulin complex. Such an insulin analogue may be used in a method of insulin replacement therapy.
Patent GB-9322235-D0 (GB)
Title: Ostomy coupling
IPC: A61F5/448
Filed: 1993-10-28
Abstract: An ostomy coupling has one coupling element 10 attachable to a medical grade pad and a second coupling element 30 attached to a bag or pouch. In such a coupling a stretchable ring or wall 36 can be shifted ("snapped") by manual pressure between a locking position e.g. Figure 4 wherein the two coupling elements are locked together and an unlocking position e.g. Figure 5 wherein the two coupling elements can be separated to permit removal of an ostomy bag attached to one or other of the coupling elements. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-9401912-D0 (GB)
Title: Treatment apparatus
IPC: A61N/
Filed: 1994-02-01
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB94/01565 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 29, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 29, 1996 PCT Filed Jul. 19, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO95/04385 PCT Pub. Date Feb. 9, 1995A probe (1) is designed to propagate and radiate microwave electromagnetic energy in a controlled fashion. The probe (1) includes at least one waveguide (2) of cross-section which would not normally pass microwaves at the operational frequency. The waveguide (2) therefore includes dielectric material (5), such as alumina, in the form of a rod an exposed portion of which forms an antenna. The probe is preferably for use in endometrial ablation and therefore the reduced dimension of the waveguide can be made compatible with the narrow neck of the uterus.
Patent GB-9714862-D0 (GB)
Title: A security device
IPC: E05D11/00
Filed: 1997-07-15
Abstract: A vent security device 21 comprises a mounting plate 23 for attachment to a first part of a window frame 25 and a tapered projection 29 for engaging a second part of the window frame 39, wherein the projection 29 and the mounting plate 23 are articulated. A leaf spring (not shown) acts between the projection and mounting plate so that the projection approaches an aperture 49 in a keep 37 at the correct angle to facilitate entry. The aperture has a chamfered edge 51 for receiving the projection. As a result, the security device can be used with an egress hinge (not shown) in which the angle of approach of the moveable frame 25 towards the fixed frame 39 is severe.
Patent GB-9720926-D0 (GB)
Title: Intelligent control of nucleic amplification procedures including the polymerase chain reaction
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 1997-10-03
Abstract: A method is provided in which a neural network is used to predict the level of amplification of DNA during a polymerase chain reaction for a given set of reaction criteria. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-9827103-D0 (GB)
Title: New cancer treatments
IPC: A61K35/48
Filed: 1998-12-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a product comprised of specific combinations of cell lines intended for use as an allogeneic immunotherapy agent for the treatment of prostate cancer in humans. The heterogeneity of the immunotherapeutic matches the heterogeneity of the antigenic profile in the target prostate cancer and immunises the recipients with many of the potential TAA and TSA which are expressed at various stages of the disease. The invention discloses a vaccine comprising a combination of three different cell lines prepared from primary or metastatic prostate cancer biopsy material. The cell lines are lethally irradiated utilising gamma irradiation at 50-300 Gy to ensure that they are replication incompetent.
Patent GB-9901962-D0 (GB)
Title: Pipe coupling
IPC: F16L21/04
Filed: 1999-01-29
Abstract: The invention provides a pipe coupling 2 for connecting to a pipe member P1 having a liner pipe L1 disposed therein; the pipe coupling 2 comprising a first sleeve member 102 for receiving an end of the pipe member whereby an end of the liner pipe can protrude therefrom; a second sleeve member 104 configured at one end thereof to receive the protruding end of the liner pipe and having at the other end thereof a substantially plain-ended spigot formation 122 for insertion into and attachment to another pipe coupling or pipe member; an annular collar 112 disposed axially outwardly of the first sleeve member 102 and being arranged in use to encircle the pipe member; a first annular sealing means 106 disposed axially between the annular collar 112 and the first sleeve member 102 and arranged in use to encircle the pipe member; second annular sealing means 110 disposed axially between the first and second sleeve members 102, 104 and arranged in use to encircle the protruding liner pipe; means 114 for drawing the annular collar 112 and first sleeve member 102 axially together such that the first annular sealing means 106 is compressed therebetween and is deformed radially inwardly to seal against the pipe member; and means 114 for drawing the first and second sleeve members 102, 104 axially together such that the second annular sealing member 110 is compressed between the first and second sleeve members 102, 104 and is deformed radially inwardly into sealing contact with the end of the liner pipe.
Patent GB-9922247-D0 (GB)
Title: Improvements to submarine ploughs
IPC: E02F5/14
Filed: 1999-09-21
Abstract: A marine plough (10) is described having twin, complementary steering mechanisms (13, 14): one or more steerable soil-engaging fins (21) and a tow rope (5) attachment mechanism (14) that enables adjustment of the position of a tow rope retention point relative to the plough. This alters the position at which the line of a tow rope (5) crosses the longitudinal axis of the plough, so that the plough can operate at offset tow positions. The tow rope attachment mechanism (14) comprises a bridle (9) having two bridle limbs terminating at respective bridle limb retention points. The adjustment of the position of the tow rope retention point relative to the plough is done by moving the bridle rope retention points or adjusting the relative length of the bridle limbs. The bridle limb retention points can be moved, using cylinders (29), from towing positions to lifting positions at which the tow bridle can be used to lift the plough in a substantially level attitude. The soil-engaging fins (21) are carried by supporting skids (2), in turn carried by a steering member (22; 23; 24) pivotable relative to the plough about a substantially vertical axis. Ploughing depth can be adjusted (42) by altering the vertical distance between the skids and the steering member.
Patent GB-9924964-D0 (GB)
Title: Information access system
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 1999-10-21
Abstract: A network server system allocates a unique alphanumeric identifier to each entity for which information is retrievable. Data linking each identifier with at least one network location at which corresponding information is stored is recorded in the server system, and is provided in response to a query including the identifier. The identifier may possess a variety of extensions to allow retrieval of specific information about the entity, such as online ordering or product instructions. Where the network server supports an Internet domain, an identifier may be linked with at least one email address, and an email router may respond to an email addressed to an identifier at the Internet domain by forwarding the email to the associated email address or addresses.
Patent HU-0304038-D0 (HU)
Title: Process for producing of sheetsilicate-intercalation compounds, the intercalation compounds and using them
IPC: C04B14/20
Filed: 2003-12-16
Abstract: Production of foliated silicate intercalation compounds with elevated expansion volume and/or modified onset temperature from native expandable foliated silicate, especially vermiculite, involves ion exchange with cationic surfactant(s) and intercalation of organic intercalate compound(s) in same or another stage Prior ion exchange can be omitted in intercalation of dimethyl-formamide and - acetamide, chloroform, toluene and dimethyl sulfoxide.  An Independent claim is also included for foliated silicate intercalation compounds obtained by this process.
Patent HU-9203220-D0 (HU)
Title: Method for producing catalysts for polymerization of olefines, catalysts obtained by this method and method for prolylerizing olefines using these catalysts
Inventor: KOCH BENOIT
IPC: C08F10/00
Filed: 1992-10-13
Abstract: Mfr. of an olefin polymerisation catalyst comprises; (a) a mixt. as a support contg. at least one cpd. A chosen from oxides of gps. IVb and IIIa, IVa elements with at least one chromium salt. (b) preactivation of the mixt. by heat in an oxidising atmos. at a temp. less than the fusion temp. of the chromium salt to give a precursor. (c) activation of this precursor by calination in oxidising atmos. in the condition that part of the chromium is coverted to hexavalent chromium. The support, pref. contains a cpd. A, for example, silica, alumina, aluminium phosphates or mixts. of these. It is also pref. that the support contains at least one cpd. B having an element from gp. IVb and IIIa and the cpd. B is different from A. Cpd. A is a particle bed in the support and is treated with a gas comprising cpd. B during fluidisation. Cpd. B is pref. TiCl4. After treatment, the mixed cpd. formed is preactivated. Chromium salts are organic salts, pref. chromium acetylacetonate present at 0.05-10% by wt. ratio to total mixt..
Patent HU-9303145-D0 (HU)
Title: Process for producing of fibrinogen receptor antagonist compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing them as medical agent
Inventor: DUGGAN MARK E
IPC: C07D211/76
Filed: 1992-04-27
Abstract: Fibrinogen receptor antagonists of the formula: <CHEM> are disclosed for use in inhibiting the binding of fibrinogen to blood platelets and for inhibiting the aggregation of blood platelets.
Patent HU-9600638-D0 (HU)
Title: Absorbent article having multiple topsheets
Inventor: CURRO JOHN JOSEPH
IPC: B32B27/20
Filed: 1994-09-07
Abstract: The present invention provides an absorbent article having multiple topsheets. The absorbent article includes a first, apertured, macroscopically expanded, three-dimensional, polymeric topsheet and a second, apertured, macroscopically expanded, three-dimensional polymeric topsheet underlying the first topsheet. The multiple topsheets provide improved masking of bodily fluids absorbed and retained by the absorbent core.
Patent HU-9603631-D0 (HU)
Title: Pharmaceutical compositions
IPC: A61K31/185
Filed: 1996-12-30
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/HU97/00090 Sec. 371 Date Nov. 13, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Nov. 13, 1998 PCT Filed Dec. 30, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO98/29103 PCT Pub. Date Jul. 9, 1998Subject of the invention is a molecule characterized by the general structure as no. 1., where meaning of x: 1 or 2 valency metallic ion adequate from therapeutic point of view, value of n: 1 or 2, or the application of its metabolite being suitable for the treatment or prevention of embryonic retardation or discordance.