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Patent GB-2152057-A (GB)
Title: Process for the production of a fermentation starting material
Inventor: MORIMOTO HIDEYUKI
IPC: C13K3/00
Filed: 1983-12-21
Abstract: There is disclosed a process for the production of a fermentation starting material. The process comprises (1) adding an invertase or a mineral acid to cane molasses, e.g. cane waste molasses, and keeping said cane molasses to which the invertase or the mineral acid has been added at a temperature and a pH suitable for inversion for a time required for a substantial portion, e.g. all or almost all, of the amount of the sugar contained in the cane molasses to be inverted, (2) passing the cane molasses treated with the invertase or the mineral acid after the step (1) through a column packed with a cation form cation exchange resin and subsequently passing water having a pH in the range of 5-8 in an amount enough to elute 97% or more of the invert sugar through the resin column, and (3) obtaining an eluate fraction containing the invert sugar after the step (2) as a carbon source for the production of L-glutamic acid by a fermentation technique.
Patent GB-2135907-A (GB)
Title: Spray nozzle
Inventor: BRANDON HAROLD J
IPC: B05B1/34
Filed: 1983-12-29
Abstract: Spray nozzle, formed from plastic material for its smooth unctuous surface to provide a swirling body of liquid as it exits at the outlet 16 and forms a full conic spray having a diverging configuration of uniform extent provided by a sharp landing in the exit, has an interior cylindrical chamber 19, a domed surface 14 at one end, a conic floor 15 with the outlet 16 at the other end, and a tangential inlet pipe 17a adjacent the floor 15. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2137948-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Relating to Flat Wire Conveyor Belts
Inventor: SUMNER DOUGLAS ARTHUR
IPC: B65G17/08
Filed: 1984-01-12
Abstract: In a conveyor belt of the flat wire type, after cutting of the flat wire strips to form the links 12, the projecting ends 20 of the links are not bent back in the direction of the belt and the ends of the cross rods 15 are welded to the projecting ends 20 at 22. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2137247-A (GB)
Title: Waterless urinals; trap inlets
Inventor: WEBSTER CYRIL JAMES DENNIS
IPC: E03D13/00
Filed: 1984-03-14
Abstract: The waste fitting 2 of a urinal bowl 3 is provided with a removable insert 1 forming a restricted liquid inlet to the trap 4 and consequently a restricted upward flow of air and smells from the trap, whereby the need for flushing, or regular flashing, is avoided. The insert may (as shown) comprise a funnel having an extended stem 7 and an air vent bore 10 which facilitates liquid flow down bore 6. The diameter of bore 6 may be around 10 mm. In a modified insert dispensing with the stem 7, the bores 6, 10 are replaced by surface grooves cooperating with the inner wall of the waste fitting. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2144410-A (GB)
Title: Therapeutic application of an imidazo (2,1a) isoindole derivative
Inventor: MONTANARI ROBERTO
IPC: A61K31/415
Filed: 1984-04-05
Abstract: A new therapeutic application of 5-(4-chlorophenyl)-5-hydroxy-2,5-dihydro-3H-imidazo (2,1-a)isoindole (known as "Mazindol") of formula   <IMAGE> is in the treatment of the Parkinson's disease.o
Patent GB-2144713-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable jack-like supports for e.g building structures
Inventor: NEWTON STEPHEN WALTER
IPC: B66F15/00
Filed: 1984-07-20
Abstract: A support (10) has an inner part (12) telescoped within an outer part (11) with one of said inner (12) and outer (11) parts having means to secure the part to a structure to be supported, e.g. a building structure, the other of said inner (12) and outer (11) parts having a foot (13) for engagement with the ground, the inner (12) or outer (11) part having along its length a series of openings (17), each opening being capable of receiving an axle (18) of a cam means (20), the cam means (20) further including one or two eccentric cams (21) which act on the outer or inner support part, and lever means (26) to rotate the cam (21) and hence cause telescopic extension of the telescoped parts, locking means e.g. in the form of pins passing through openings (17) being provided to prevent telescopic retraction of the parts (11, 12) when the inner (12) and outer (11) parts are in selected relative positions, characterised in that the inner (12) or outer (11) part on which the cam or cams bear has first (14) and second (25) abutments at positions displaced longitudinally of the support (10), and the cam or cams (21) are engageable with the first (14) and second (25) abutments selectively. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146621-A (GB)
Title: Post-mix carbonated beverage dispenser
Inventor: DAVILA JAOQUIN R
IPC: B67D1/12
Filed: 1984-09-14
Abstract: A coin operated vending machine for dispensing a predetermined quantity of a selected type of post-mix beverage into a cup including a coin validator, a plurality of flavor concentrate supplies S1 etc, a source of carbonated water and selector switches for initiating the vending of a beverage of a selected flavor. Each flavor concentrate supply has an associated fluid propelled pump P for transporting the flavor concentrate to a dispensing nozzle 36 aligned with the cup. Control valves SV1, SV2, SV3, SV4, associated with each respective pump P1-P4 are selectively activated by the selector switches to provide propellant fluid selectively to a pump. A timer holds an activated control valve SV1 etc opened for a time period which permits a predetermined quantity of beverage to be dispensed, such that only one type of beverage can be dispensed in a given cycle, and the amount dispensed is independent of how long the selector switch remains depressed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147402-A (GB)
Title: Thermal regenerator system
Inventor: WILLMOTT ALFRED JOHN
IPC: F28D20/00
Filed: 1984-09-26
Abstract: Thermal regenerators are usually of massive dimensions or of the rotary type which, though relatively small, suffers from sealing problems. Small fixed bed regenerators cannot be used because they require frequent reversals from heating to cooling and vice versa and they are out of service during reversal. In the invention a sufficiently large number of fixed bed thermal regenerators 10 to 29 are used to allow some to be reversed while others supply the load. In this way reversal time becomes unimportant and the surface area to volume ratios of the packing material can be reduced so allowing small size regenerators to be used for a relatively large thermal load. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147784-A (GB)
Title: Soil cultivating implements
Inventor: VAN DER LELY ARY
IPC: A01B33/08
Filed: 1984-10-02
Abstract: A soil cultivating implement comprises a row of power-rotatable tined (4) soil working members 1 that extends substantially transverse to the intended direction of operative travel of the implement. Each soil working member 1 is rotatably carried by a corresponding supporting part in the form of a gear box 9 which is releaseably clamped to the or each of its neighbours by four clamping rods 12 having tensioning nuts 13 at their ends. The rods 12 are entered through upper and lower holes in front and rear supporting ears 11 carried by each gear box 9 and said rods 12 are at the four corners of a rectangle when viewed in their direction of length. A common driving shaft 20 co-operates with bevel pinions in the gear boxes 9 in transmitting drive to the soil working members 1 and said shaft 20 is driven from a gear box 22, provided with a change-speed gear 26, said gear box 22 being driven from a central gear box 32 by way of a transmission shaft 30. A coupling member or trestle 33 for connection to a tractor or other operating vehicle is also secured in position by sleeves 35 and 37 which surround some of the draw rods 12. The implement can readily be provided in any required working width by increasing or decreasing the number of gear boxes 9 and corresponding soil working members 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2149292-A (GB)
Title: Cutting layered material
Inventor: RAY ERIC THOMAS
IPC: B24B3/58
Filed: 1984-10-25
Abstract: A cutter blade for cutting tobacco leaf comprises a flat steel plate ground from one side thereof along one edge with a first series of contiguous grooves 51 disposed with the bottoms parallel to the plane of the plate and a second series of contiguous grooves 55 formed on the other side of the plate obliquely to the plane of the plate, said second series of grooves having same profile and pitch as the grooves in the first series, said first series of grooves being displaced laterally of the first grooves by half the pitch of the latter. By this means the blade is provided with an undulating cutting edge 57 which lies substantially along one straight line when viewed in the direction of arrow X. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158263-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibre
Inventor: BIANCHI GIUSEPPE
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 1985-04-26
Abstract: An optical fibre 1 is protected against the absorption of hydrogen by a covering (3,9), which comprises at least one metallic element of Group III, IV, V, or VIII of the periodic system (e.g. Ti, Zr, Hf, Va, Ni, Ta, Pa). In one embodiment this covering comprises a metallized layer disposed on the fibre immediately adjacent the outer surface thereof (see Fig. 1 not shown) or adjacent a further protective covering (2) - or the metallic element may be present as a powder in a resin coating (3,9). In a further embodiment, the covering may be a loose tube (9) surrounding the fibre (1,2). The metallic element being present also or alternatively as a gel or powder filling the tube. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160847-A (GB)
Title: Tapping device for postmixed drinks
Inventor: PLESTER GEORGE
IPC: B01F1/00
Filed: 1985-05-09
Abstract: A tapping device includes mixing device 16 having a concentrate container 22 mounted on top thereof mounted within an ice box 10. A water line 24 leading to the mixing device 16 is connected to a water container 25 provided in the ice box. A pressure gas cartridge 26 attached to the water container 25 generates pressure. Upon depressing a key 17 water and concentrate mixed at a predetermined ratio in the mixing device 16 are discharged through the outlet 16 to fill a cup 20. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183283-A (GB)
Title: A safety catch
Inventor: FOWLER JOHN EDWARD
IPC: E05B65/19
Filed: 1985-11-21
Abstract: A safety catch for a vehicle bonnet comprising a catch member (1) pivotabably attached to the bonnet at (A) and having hooks (2, 3) on opposite sides thereof at different distances from the pivot (A) whereby if the catch member is misaligned or becomes misaligned with an aperture in a plate (4) attached to the vehicle body one or other of the hooks (2, 3) will engage with the aperture to prevent the bonnet opening fully when the primary catch is released or fails to operate correctly. Rotation of the catch member (1) by means of a manual release mechanism is required to allow both hooks (2, 3) to pass through the aperture. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171106-A (GB)
Title: Hydrogel-forming polymers
Inventor: TAHAN MENASHE
IPC: G02B1/04
Filed: 1985-12-16
Abstract: Hydrogel-forming polymers for contact lenses and intraocular lenses having increased toughness despite high equilibrium water content comprise a hydrophilic monomer (e.g. N-vinyl pyrrolidone or hydroxyethyl methacrylate) together with a monomer having a UV-absorbing group (e.g. 4-benzoyl-3-hydrexyphenyl methacrylate) and/or a polyunsaturated polymeric cross-linking agent (e.g. cellulose acetate acrylate or an isophthalate-based polyunsaturated polyester). The polymers may also contain hydrophobic monomers (e.g. methyl methacrylate or pentafluorostyrene) and non-polymeric cross-linking monomers (e.g. diallyl maleate, diallyl phthalate, allyl methacrylate or ethoxylated Bisphenol A dimethacrylate).
Patent GB-2170731-A (GB)
Title: Time-controlled fluid mixers
Inventor: HOPE PAUL PHILLIP
IPC: B23K35/38
Filed: 1986-02-10
Abstract: A time-controlled mixer for mixing two or more fluid components from separate supplies has a mixing chamber (1), separate conduits (2) connecting each supply to the chamber (1), with each conduit having an on/off valve (3), and an electronic controller (4) which operates each valve (3) for a proportion of a timed cycle, in accordance with the supply pressures and the pressure drop/flow rate characteristic of each fluid component in its conduit (2), to provide a required mixture in the chamber (1). The supply pressures may be sensed by pressure sensors (7) located in each conduit (2) and connected to the controller (4). The mixer operates accurately, and is particularly useful in mixing gases for gas-shielded electric arc welding. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173747-A (GB)
Title: A four-wheel drive arrangement for a motor vehicle
Inventor: SIVERS ROLF V
IPC: F16H48/30
Filed: 1986-02-26
Abstract: A transverse internal-combustion engine (2) drives front (9) and rear (10) wheels via a transmission (4,5), a differential gear (6) and an angular gear (8). To avoid excessive noise inside the vehicle, the angular gear (8), in addition to its fastening to the differential gear (6), is also fastened by support (14) to the internal-combustion engine (2), and the angular gear (8) is provided with a relatively short (dimension G) bearing neck (22) for the bearings (26,27) of its output shaft (23) which is connected to a propeller shaft arrangement (7). A connecting element (28) of the output shaft (23) projects only slightly (dimension H) beyond the free end of the bearing neck (22). in addition resilient resonance uncoupling devices (32) and (39) are provided between the output shaft (23) and the rear differential gear (41). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183393-A (GB)
Title: A device for locating and identifying stars
Inventor: OWERS CHARLES MICHAEL STEWART
IPC: G09B27/06
Filed: 1986-03-25
Abstract: A device (1) for locating and identifying stars in the night sky comprises a map (3) of the night sky and reflector means (9) located opposite the map (3) so as to reflect a section of the map (3). The reflector means is movable relative to the map. As shown the map consists of an internally illuminated globe (2). The reflector consists of a mirror which carries a first sighting device (10) which can be sighted onto a particular constellation or heavenly body in the night sky. A second sighting device (11) positioned between the map (3) and the reflector (9) is for sighting a corresponding constellation or heavenly body in the reflected map. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176796-A (GB)
Title: Photopolymerisable compositions
Inventor: WAGNER HANS MAX
IPC: C08F2/50
Filed: 1986-06-11
Abstract: Two different photopolymerisable (photocross linkable) systems, (1) and (2) below, can be incorporated into a single composition. The composition comprises (i) a first polymer having ethylenically unsaturated groups and free radical-generating polyhalo groups, (ii) a second polymer, free from ethylenically unsaturated groups, having nucleophilic substituents and (iii) an arene transition metal carbonyl having attached to the arene ligand an ethylenically unsaturated group. On exposure to actinic radiation (1) free radicals generated by the carbonyl (iii) and polyhalo groups in polymer (i) cause addition polymerisation of ethylenically unsaturated groups in polymer (i) and (2) the carbonyl (iii) forms cross links in the second polymer (ii). The various reactions possible combine to give good sensitivity.
Patent GB-2183984-A (GB)
Title: A pet animal feeding device
Inventor: KIRK CHRISTOPHER PETER
IPC: A01K5/02
Filed: 1986-09-25
Abstract: A device for feeding pet animals consists of feeding bowls (4) set in a body (3). The food is normally covered by lids (1) which are timed to open at predetermined times by the setting of a slowly rotating arrestor knob (2). The lids open when a pointer on the arrestor knob aligns with a keyhole slot in the lid. Drive to the arrestor knobs is provided by a stepper motor that is electronically driven according to a quartz timebase. A clutch allows for the setting of the arrestor knobs. The lids are arranged to be easily removeable and are provided with a plastic hinge in order to control the speed of opening by a viscous damping effect. Food is kept cool with the aid of an ice pack. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2196865-A (GB)
Title: A pyramid construction game
Inventor: WALLACE NEIL
IPC: A63F9/00
Filed: 1986-10-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to a game for a number of players, which is aimed at constructing a pyramid from dodacahedron having identical rhombic faces (Fig. 1) by adding one piece at a time to the structure. The game comprises a set of pieces and a playing surface which is a profiled board (Fig. 2-top view). The pieces can be placed on the playing surface and on top of several others of said pieces to build a structure of layers. The set of places comprises sub-sets of pieces in different colours each player using one sub-set of pieces. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2201590-A (GB)
Title: Paste tables
Inventor: IRWIN ROGER GEORGE
IPC: B44C7/04
Filed: 1987-03-02
Abstract: A cover for a paste table is formed from sheet plastics material e.g. by vacuum forming and includes depending sides to locate the cover on a paste table and a tearing edge at least one end to facilitate tearing paper. The top surface of the cover carries length markings whereby a length of paper may be measured from a roll using the length markings, and torn from the roll using the tearing edge.
Patent GB-2203059-A (GB)
Title: Stirring apparatus for paint
Inventor: CLARKE RICHARD WILLIAM
IPC: B01F15/00
Filed: 1987-04-09
Abstract: Liquid stirring apparatus includes a plurality of shelves each having a plurality of containers 5 for the liquid to be stirred, each shelf having associated therewith a plurality of stirring devices 13 each having a stirring element 14 to stir the liquid in an associated container. Each shelf also has drive means for operating the stirring elements associated therewith, each drive means being selectively engageable with a main drive. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205750-A (GB)
Title: Limited re-usage disposable syringe
Inventor: HUNT KENNETH GEORGE
IPC: A61M5/50
Filed: 1987-05-12
Abstract: A syringe comprises a two part (4,6) piston, wherein on the first filling both sections (4,6) move together. On the first injection stroke, the rearward section (6) of the piston is retained by the end-cap (3) of the syringe whilst the forward section (4) forces the injectant out of the needle because the one-way valve (9) in that section (4) is closed. Further attempts to re-fill the syringe will be unsuccessful because the one-way valve (9) then opens thus equalising the pressure in both chambers on either side of the forward section (4) of the piston through passages (8) and hence further injectant is not sucked into the syringe. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2201771-A (GB)
Title: Device for optically sorting cullet or a mass of recovered glass elements having been subjected to a crushing operation
Inventor: DUONG JEAN-CHRISTOPHE
IPC: B07C5/342
Filed: 1986-07-15
Abstract: The device comprises supply means (1, 2, 4, 5) for supplying cullet to be sorted (3) to the upper part (7) of a translucid inclined plane (6), an elongate light source (9), a detection camera (K) with an integrated charge coupling circuit and injection hammers (10) which may occupy a rest position (10a) wherein they conduct the glass lumps (12a) towards a ''glass'' outlet (15) and which may take an active position (12b) wherein they conduct the infusible lumps (12b) towards an ''infusible'' outlet (13).
Patent GB-2196161-A (GB)
Title: Intruder detection
Inventor: WOON KEITH MICHAEL
IPC: G08B25/06
Filed: 1987-09-30
Abstract: In an intruder detection system for installation in a building equipped with mains wiring for power and/or lighting, communication between the intrusion sensors and the control box are effected by superimposing data signals on the existing mains wiring. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215568-A (GB)
Title: CCTV/surveillance system
Inventor: FLETCHER PAUL
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 1988-02-22
Abstract: A closed-circuit television system makes use of a cable broadcast television distribution system 20 to transmit signals from a surveillance camera 10 through a return channel 26 in the cable system to a monitor/control station 16. At this location camera control signals are generated which are appropriately modulated 30 and transmitted in the forward direction through a path 32 in the cable network. The control signals are demodulated 40 and applied to the camera to control e.g. its orientation, or zoom or focus. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2202016-A (GB)
Title: Brake-monitoring device
Inventor: FENNEL HELMUT
IPC: B60T17/22
Filed: 1988-03-08
Abstract: A brake monitoring device for a brake system of an automotive vehicle equipped with an electronic anti-lock system (25) comprises two microprocessors (19,20) which have input signals formed by a clock signal, wheel speed signals as well as a brake-actuating signal. A programmable and erasable memory unit (18) is connected to at least one of the microprocessors (19,20) from which it receives the most important data indicative of the degree of wear and the brake system and thus memorises the history of the brake system since the last erasure. At least one of the microprocessors determines from the contents of the memory unit (18) the degree of wear of the individual components of the brake system and issues an alarm signal when a predetermined degree of wear is reached. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207605-A (GB)
Title: Composition and method for deterring bloodsucking insects from bloodsucking
Inventor: AKI SEIETSU
IPC: A01N3/04
Filed: 1988-07-25
Abstract: A method for deterring bloodsucking insects from bloodsucking humans or animals comprises using 1-ethynyl-2-methyl-2-pentenyl chrysanthemate (I) as an effective ingredient. The active compound can also be used in combination with the conventional insect repellents. The bloodsucking prevention effect is durative.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227003-A (GB)
Title: Compliant link for robot gripper.
Inventor: MORRIS PAUL RICHARD
IPC: D05B35/00
Filed: 1988-10-04
Abstract: In order to move a piece of fabric (1) over a work table (2) using a gantry robot (4), a gripper (7) comprising  a flat foam-covered plate is lowered on to the fabric by the robot shaft (6). It is found that the best control over the fabric is obtained by allowing the gripper to rest on the fabric solely under its own weight, i.e. it should not be pressed down by the robot shaft. A flexible coupling (8) allows the gripper to float, while preventing relative rotation between the robot shaft and the gripper. The coupling is mounted to be movable up and down relative to the shaft, and a coupling part (13) to which the gripper is attached can tilt along two horizontal axes. When the gripper is raised, compressed air is introduced into the coupling, causing parts (11, 15) of the two coupling members (10, 13) to make contact, so that the gripper is held rigidly in a horizontal position. It is held in that attitude while it is lowered on to the fabric, and the pressure is then released.
Patent GB-2219579-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in/or relating to chlorination of water
Inventor: NEUWEN DAVID BERNARD
IPC: C02F1/68
Filed: 1988-05-12
Abstract: Package and method for chlorinating a body of water such as a swimming pool, the package comprising a source of hypochlorite material which in use dissolves leaving a solid residue and a sachet containing the material, the sachet having at least one wall which is permeable to water and to chlorine, the permeability being such as in use to retain more than 50 wt% of the solid residue in the sachet. According to the method of use in a swimming pool the sachet is disposed in the skimmer box and the filter pump disperses the chlorine through the swimming pool. The hypochlorite material may contain a carbonate to release CO2 when most of the chlorine has been released, a gelling agent to block the selectively pores in the sachet to contain the CO2 and a flocculating agent to agglomerate at least some of the solid residues. <IMAGE>