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Patent ZA-856183-B (ZA)
Title: Apparatus for use in a telecommunication system
Inventor: POHL SIEGFRIED
IPC: H04Q11/04
Filed: 1985-08-15
Abstract: 1. Circuit arrangement for telecommunication exchanges, in particular telephone exchanges, with centralized and decentralized information-processing switching devices, which have a limited capability with regard to the information-processing capacity, and with a centralized switching matrix (K), and with decentralized line trunk groups (LTG), to which in each case a decentralized switching device is assigned, and to which subscriber lines, connecting lines, for example local and long-distance junction lines, and connection-individual switching facilities, for examples connector sets and selection receiving facilities, are connected, and which conduct an exchange of data, for example of selection information and control and setting information, with the central switching device, this exchange serving the execution of the individual switching operations, and with measuring facilities for determining when there is a discrepancy between the acute information-processing workload of a centralized switching device and its capability, in particular for detecting information-processing traffic overloads and for averting such overloads, and with rejection facilities which are assigned to the decentralized line trunk groups and in which the quantity of information-processing orders occurring is reduced by a certain percentage of these orders being rejected, and with transfer switching means for the signalling of data on the discrepancy between the acute information-processing workload and the capability of a centralized switching device to the decentralized switching devices, in which the percentage is stored and in which memory switching means, provided for the storage of this percentage, reduce or increase the stored percentage step by step whenever data signalling an increase or decrease arrive, the data serving to signal the increase or decrease of this percentage being transferred from the centralized switching device to the decentralized switching devies and in the latter to the memory switching means, together with the data transferring the execution of the switching operations from the centralized switching device to the decentralized switching devices, in particular the setting and control information, characterized in that the data serving to signal the changing of the percentage and to transfer in each case from the centralized switching device to a decentralized switching device are passed on when connections are established via the switching matrix (K) and via two of the connection-individual switching facilities, which are connected to various line trunk groups, together with switching identifier information, in particular transit information, to be transferred connection-individually and from connection-individual switching facility to connection-individual switching facility and, thereby transmitted from the decentralized switching device just mentioned to the other decentralized switching devices.
Patent ZA-864582-B (ZA)
Title: Derivatives of indole carboxamide,their salts,process and intermediates for preparation,use as medicaments and compositions containing them
Inventor: CLEMENCE FRANCOIS
IPC: A61K31/403
Filed: 1986-06-19
Abstract: Novel indole-carboxamides of the formula    <IMAGE>  I  wherein R and R1 are individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 3 to 7 carbon atoms, cycloalkylalkyl of 4 to 7 carbon atoms and aralkyl of 7 to 12 carbon atoms optionally substituted with 1 to 3 members of the group consisting of halogen, methyl, ethyl, methoxy, ethoxy, -CF3, CH3S-, -NH2 and -NO2 or R1 and R taken together with the nitrogen atom form an optionally unsaturated heterocycle optionally containing a member of the group consisting of -O-, -S- and   <IMAGE>  R' is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, phenyl, naphthyl, aralkyl of 7 to 12 carbon atoms and substituted phenyl, R3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, chlorine, bromine, iodine, -NO2, -NH2, acylamide of an aliphatic carboxylic acid of 2 to 5 carbon atoms and mono and dialkylamino with alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, a and b form =O and c is hydrogen or a and c form a carbon-carbon bond and b is hydrogen, A is selected from the group consisting of -(CH2)n-and    <IMAGE>  n is an integer from 2 to 5, m is an integer from 1 to 3, B is   <IMAGE>  R2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms and their non-toxic, pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts having remarkable anti-arrhythmic properties.
Patent ZA-864630-B (ZA)
Title: Hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilization system
Inventor: JACOBS PAUL TAYLOR
IPC: A61L11/00
Filed: 1986-06-20
Abstract: A plasma sterilization process is disclosed. The process employs hydrogen peroxide vapor as the precursor for the reactive species generated during the plasma generation cycle and employs a pre-treatment cycle prior to the plasma generation cycle.
Patent ZA-868223-B (ZA)
Title: Thrombin preparations
Inventor: SILBERING STEVEN B
IPC: A61K47/02
Filed: 1986-10-28
Abstract: A thrombin preparation which has enhanced stability is disclosed. In addition to the thrombin, the preparation comprises a buffer in an amount sufficient to stabilise the thrombin and to buffer the preparation at a pH in the range of from 5.0 to 8.0. The preparation may also include saline and a polyol/polyalkylene polyol. 
<??>A method for making the preparation is also disclosed.
Patent ZA-869138-B (ZA)
Title: Precipitated silicas
Inventor: NEWTON JOHN ROBERT
IPC: C01B33/18
Filed: 1986-12-03
Abstract: A precipitated silica, suitable for use in toothpastes, has a high absorbency, i.e. 110 to 180cm³/100g, and good abrasivity with a plastics abrasion value of 12 to 20. The silica provides abrasion even at a relatively low particle size.
Patent ZA-885311-B (ZA)
Title: Compounds
Inventor: IFE ROBERT JOHN
IPC: A61K31/435
Filed: 1988-07-21
Abstract: <CHEM> in which R<1> to R<4> are the same or different and are inter alia, each hydrogen, C1-4alkyl, C1-6alkoxy, phenyl, C1-6alkylthio, C1-4alkanoyl, amino, R<5> to R<9> are the same or different and are each hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, C1-6alkoxy, C1-6alkylthio, halogen, cyano, amino, hydroxy, carbamoyl, carboxy, C1-6alkanoyl, trifluoromethyl or nitro, R<1><0> is inter alia hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, C1-6alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, -CH2OH, C1-6alkylthio, NH(CH2)nOH in which n is 0 to 4 or amino; and A is -(CH2)2-, (CH2)3- or -CH=CH-; processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy as inhibitors of gastric acid secretion.
Patent ZA-886338-B (ZA)
Title: Baculovirus transfer vectors
Inventor: PAGE MARTIN JOHN
IPC: C12N15/866
Filed: 1988-08-25
Abstract: A baculovirus transfer vector incorporates a restriction site into which a foreign gene may be cloned a short distance downstream of the N-terminus of the polyhedrin gene body and the natural ATG translation start codon for the polyhedrin gene is not provided such that the N-terminal polyhedrin coding sequence prior to the restriction site is retained but not capable of being translated.
Patent ZA-906507-B (ZA)
Title: Process for preparing manganese-containing sinc phosphate layers on galvanized steel
Inventor: RIESOP JOERG
IPC: C23C22/18
Filed: 1990-08-16
Abstract: In a process for phosphatizing electrolytically and/or hot-dip galvanized steel strip, the steel strip is briefly treated with acidic phosphatizing solutions which contain, in addition to zinc and phosphate ions, manganese and nickel cations and anions of oxygen-containing acids with an accelerator effect. The weight ratio of nickel cations to nitrate anions is ajusted to between 1:10 and 1:60 and the weight ratio of manganese cations nitrate anions is adjusted to between 1:1 and 1:40.
Patent ZA-916156-B (ZA)
Title: Process for the preparation of deoxynucleosides
Inventor: GREEN KENNETH E
IPC: C07H19/06
Filed: 1991-08-05
Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of 2' and 3'-(halo-substituted)-2',3'-dideoxy nucleosides by reacting a protected anhydrothymidine compound with a halogenating composition containing a substituted organoaluminum compound which exhibits greater solubility in conventional solvents than AlF3.
Patent ZA-916303-B (ZA)
Title: Method and apparatus for the absorption-cooling of a fluit
Inventor: GIANFRANCESCO ROBERTO
IPC: F25B15/00
Filed: 1991-08-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for the absorption cooling of a fluid, in particular air. Two separate mutually independent but interacting absorption cooling devices are provided, the cooling system of one of the two devices being used for cooling the absorbent liquid of the other device, this liquid, after dilution by the fact of having absorbed steam, being boiled by heat provided by condensing steam resulting from boiling the diluted absorbent liquid of the initially considered absorption device by means of an external burner. The pressure in each component of the absorption device used for directly cooling the air is less than the pressure in the corresponding component of the other device, the absorbent liquid of which is cooled by external cooling fluid. <IMAGE>
Patent ZA-928296-B (ZA)
Title: Stabilised antibodies
Inventor: SMITH MARJORIE
IPC: C12P21/08
Filed: 1992-10-27
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB92/01970 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 28, 1994 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 28, 1994 PCT Filed Oct. 27, 1992 PCT Pub. No. WO93/08837 PCT Pub. Date May 13, 1993A stabilized immunoglobulin composition comprises at least one immunoglobulin together with a stabilizing amount of a chelator of copper ions such as EDTA or citrate. Preferably the immunoglobulin is an antibody, for example, a recombinant CDR-grafted antibody. A process for enhancing the stability of an immunoglobulin comprises subjecting the immunoglobulin to a purification procedure capable of removing copper ions therefrom. Preferably, the immunoglobulin is rendered substantially free from detectable copper ions as determined, for example, by atomic absorption spectroscopy.
Patent ZA-939228-B (ZA)
Title: Novel triazolopyrimidones their preparation and use
Inventor: SCHLECKER RAINER
IPC: A61P25/06
Filed: 1993-12-09
Abstract: Triazolopyrimidines of the formula    <IMAGE>  I  where A, D and X have the meanings stated in the description, and their preparation are described. The novel compounds are suitable for controlling diseases.
Patent ZA-947091-B (ZA)
Title: A sanitary pantie
Inventor: JOHANSSON KERSTIN
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1994-09-14
Abstract: The pantie comprising a back-part (2) a front-part (1), an intermediate crotch-part (3) and elastic devices (11 - 14) which extend between the front-part and the back-part of the pantie and function to press an absorbent body (8) permanently mounted or removably attached to the pantie into abutment with the wearer's body. In particular, two of the elastic devices (11, 12) extend from a region (V) in the crotch-part of the pantie to the front-edge of the front pantie-part (1) while diverging relative to one another and extending generally symmetrically in relation to a central line (A - A). Waist and leg elastics 4, 5, 6, 7 are also provided. The absorbent body may comprise primary and secondary absorbents 9 and 10. <IMAGE>
Patent ZA-956766-B (ZA)
Title: A magnetic protection device
Inventor: FREUND MARCEL
IPC: G12B17/02
Filed: 1995-08-14
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/FR95/01052 Sec. 371 Date Jun. 9, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Jun. 9, 1997 PCT Filed Aug. 4, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO96/06480 PCT Pub. Date Feb. 29, 1996A protection device (70) for providing a drive system (60) for imparting rotary drive between two mechanical members (28, 44) about an axis by magnetic coupling with protection from an external magnetic field, said drive system including at least two axially magnetized elements (62a, 62b, 64a, 64b) each secured to at least one of said mechanical members and designed to interact with one another, said magnetized elements being axially offset, said protection device comprising two parts (72, 74; 92, 94; 96, 98) of magnetic material surrounding said drive system, each of said parts having a minimum radial extent greater than the radial extent of said magnetized elements, the protection device being characterized in that the two parts (72, 74; 92, 94; 96, 98) of magnetic material leave between them an axial space (76) so as to reduce the gradient of the external magnetic field at the drive system, and have an axial extent such that they encompass said drive system axially.
Patent ZA-958468-B (ZA)
Title: Plastics seal for a bottle having a beaded rim
Inventor: SACHAU WERNER
IPC: B65D41/18
Filed: 1995-10-06
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP95/03938 Sec. 371 Date May 7, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date May 7, 1997 PCT Filed Oct. 5, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO96/11149 PCT Pub. Date Apr. 18, 1996A plastics seal for a bottle having a beaded rim comprises a sealing cap (3), which comprises a circular flat cover plate (2) and on the underside (4) of which are provided an outer ring (5), which, in the locking position, embraces the bottle neck, and an inner sealing ring (6) which abuts at least regionally against the inner circumference of the bottle opening in the manner of a tight cap, the two rings (5, 6), which are arranged substantially concentrically relative to the central longitudinal axis (7), being integrally moulded on to the cover plate (2). The inner sealing ring (6) is provided on its inner side (10, 10') which is opposite the contract surface (9; 9') with a plurality of reinforcing ribs (11) which extend substantially parallel relative to the central longitudinal axis (7) and are designed to be shaped parts (12; 12'; 12''; 12'''; 12'''') which at least regionally provide a flexible supporting engagement for the inner sealing ring (6) when disposed in the sealing position.
Patent ZA-979331-B (ZA)
Title: Pharmaceutical compounds.
Inventor: DENNY WILLIAM ALEXANDER
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 1997-10-17
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB97/02886 Sec. 371 Date Jun. 18, 1999 Sec. 102(e) Date Jun. 18, 1999 PCT Filed Oct. 17, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO98/17650 PCT Pub. Date Apr. 30, 1998A compound which is a bis(acridinecarboxamide) or bis(phenazinecarboxamide) derivative of formula (I): wherein each X, which may be the same or different in a given molecule, is -CH= or -N= each of R1 to R4 which may be the same or different, H, C1-C4 alkyl, OH, SH, NH2, C1-C4 alkoxy, aryloxy, NHR, N(R)2, SR, SO2R wherein R is C1-C4 alkyl, CF3, NO2 or halogen, or R1 and R2 together form a methylenedioxy group; each of R5 and R6, which may be the same or different, is H or C1-C4 alkyl; Z is (CH2)n, (CH2)nO(CH2)n, (CH2)nN(R7)(CH2)n, (CH2)nN(R7)(CH2)mN(R7)(CH2)n or (CH2)nN(CH2CH2)2N(CH2)n wherein R7 is H or C1-C4 alkyl and n and m, which may be the same or different, are each an integer of 1 to 4; or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt or N-oxide thereof; has activity as an antitumor and antibacterial agent.
Patent ZA-983837-B (ZA)
Title: Battery monitoring in metering systems
Inventor: DUJON GREGORY FRANCIS
IPC: G01R31/382
Filed: 1998-05-07
Abstract: In a metering system comprising battery powered metering apparatus (1), the apparatus includes control means (19, 14) arranged to record battery usage data comprising at least data (25, 30) indicating the operating time of the apparatus since insertion of the battery. Data output means (17, 20, 15) of the apparatus outputs the battery usage data under control of the control means (19, 14) for communication to external data processing means (5, 10). The external data processing means may be a hand-held unit (5) used by a service engineer or a central controller (10) of the metering system, the battery usage data being communicated to the central controller (10) via a memory card used for credit purchase operations. The external data processing means performs the necessary processing to determine if the battery should be replaced.
Patent ZA-991666-B (ZA)
Title: Extraction of valuable metal.
Inventor: ROBINSON LEE FISHER
IPC: C22B3/00
Filed: 1999-03-02
Abstract: The invention is concerned with techniques and apparatus suitable for extraction of at least one valuable metal such as one or more of: gold, platinum, silver, cobalt, nickel, molybdenum, and manganese from a starting material which, by way of example, could be freshly mined mixed ore containing both oxidic and refractory (sulphide) ores.
Patent AT-413510-B (AT)
Title: Apparatus for comminuting and extruding thermoplastic sheet has rotating shaft which carries cutters forming segments of screw so that plastic is fed to continuous extruder screw, comb structures being mounted between cutters
Inventor: BARTH GEROLD ING
IPC: B29C48/50
Filed: 2002-03-20
Granted: 2006-03-15
Abstract: Apparatus for comminuting and extruding thermoplastic sheet has a rotating shaft (2) which carries cutters (9) forming segments of a screw so that the plastic is moved along to a continuous extruder screw (12) on the same shaft. At least one comb structure (15) is mounted between the cutters.
Patent GB-2358476-B (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to metering
Inventor: PAXTON-WHITE MICHAEL
IPC: G01R11/04
Filed: 2000-01-21
Granted: 2004-06-23
Abstract: Described herein is circuitry for connecting a measuring element in a current path (10) in an electricity meter to a measurement circuit (16). The circuitry comprises a flexible circuit (18) which is mounted on terminals (12, 14) of the measuring element. The measurement circuit (16) is mounted on the flexible circuit (18) to reduce the distance between the measuring element and the measurement circuit (16) so that the effect of electrical noise and subsequent error in measurement is minimised. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2385769-B (GB)
Title: Fat and sodium caseinate replacement material
Inventor: CAMPBELL LYDIA JOHANNA
IPC: A23L27/60
Filed: 2001-12-19
Granted: 2005-07-06
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the manufacture of a fat replacement material suitable for use in the manufacture of food products. The method comprises the steps of: a) providing a substantially homogeneous aqueous fluid containing albumin and at least one stabilizer selected from a sugar and salt; b) subjecting the fluid to a controlled heat treatment at a temperature and for a period of time not less and not greater than that sufficient for obtaining from 50 to 100% denaturation of the albumin; and c) spray drying of the heat treated fluid. The invention also provides a fat replacement material comprising a spray dried powder comprising an intimate admixture of 1 part by weight of from 50 to 100% denatured albumin, and from 3 to 100 parts by weight of at least one stabilizer selected from a sugar and salt. The material of the invention has excellent emulsifying properties as well as improved heat stability and resistance to acid conditions.
Patent GB-2403825-B (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for providing access to data from a heterogeneous storage environment
Inventor: TOTH STEVEN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2003-07-09
Granted: 2005-06-01
Abstract: A method and system are provided for running an application system to provide client access through one or more applications to data stored in a heterogeneous data storage environment. The method involves uploading selected data from the heterogeneous data storage environment, which comprises multiple separate database systems, into the application system. The uploaded data is saved in the application system in a homogeneous data storage environment, which has a structure that reflects the applications themselves. Requests are received from clients to access the saved data. Each request identifies one of the applications. A received request is forwarded to the identified application, which accesses the saved data in order to generate a reply to the request. This reply can now be returned from the application system to the client as a response to the request.
Patent GB-2388372-B (GB)
Title: Polyisoprene latex compositions, articles and process for making the same
Inventor: WONG SHIPING
IPC: A61F7/00
Filed: 2002-03-12
Granted: 2004-06-16
Abstract: The invention disclosed herein relates to an improved process for making elastomeric polyisoprene articles. In particular, the process of the invention is a system which produces synthetic polyisoprene articles exhibiting tensile strength properties similar to that of solvent-based processes using natural rubber latex. The process comprises an accelerator composition at the pre-cure stage comprising a dithiocarbamate, a thiazole and a guanidine compound. In a preferred embodiment, the accelerator composition comprises zinc diethyldithiocarbamate (ZDEC), zinc 2-mercaptobenzothiazole (ZMBT) and diphenyl guanidine (DPG), in conjunction with a stabilizer, such as sodium caseinate. The invention also includes an elastomeric polyisoprene product made by the process, such as a surgeon's glove.
Patent GB-2397939-B (GB)
Title: High adhesion, wear resistant coatings for spindle motors in disk drive/storage applications
Inventor: AMEEN MOHAMMAD M
IPC: G11B19/20
Filed: 2002-11-15
Granted: 2005-07-27
Abstract: A disc drive storage system including a housing having a central axis, a stationary member that is fixed with respect to the housing and coaxial with the central axis, and a rotatable member that is rotatable about the central axis with respect to the stationary member is described. A hydrodynamic bearing interconnects the stationary member and the rotatable member and includes at least one working surface comprising a wear resistant coating.
Patent GB-2439554-B (GB)
Title: Multi-touch active display keyboard
Inventor: SCHMID LARS
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2006-09-29
Granted: 2011-08-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to flexible resistive touch screen components. In particular, to a flexible resistive touch screen component that incorporates flexible resistive touch screen technology beneath a flexible display. The present invention provides a touch sensitive display device comprising a display fabricated on a flexible substrate, the display having a viewing surface; and a plurality of touch sensitive elements under the display, each of the plurality of touch sensitive elements comprising a touch sensitive sensor, the sensors being operable by touching the viewing surface of the display, and each of the plurality of touch sensitive elements having an output for outputting a signal responsive to the viewing surface being touched, wherein each of the plurality of touch sensitive elements defines a region of the viewing surface in which the touch sensitive element produces an output in response to a touch, and wherein the plurality of touch sensitive elements are arranged such that two or more substantially simultaneous touches of different regions of the viewing surface produces output signals corresponding to the two or more touches of the viewing surface.
Patent GB-2119457-B (GB)
Title: 1-2 shift valve for an automatic transmission
Inventor: SUMIYA KOJI
IPC: F16H61/02
Filed: 1982-04-23
Granted: 1985-07-03
Abstract: A 1-2 shift valve 140 includes a spool comprising two spool elements 141, 142 having a pressure bearing surface (on the end of the element 142 remote from the element 141) arranged to receive either a throttle pressure or a detent (kickdown) pressure. In a first speed position, the spool element 142 closes off the detent line pressure and receives the throttle pressure on the pressure bearing surface. On the other hand, at the second speed position, the spool element 142 closes off the throttle pressure line 409 and receives the detent pressure on the pressure bearing surface. A governor pressure corresponding to vehicle speed and the force of a spring 143 are also applied to the spool in opposition, the spring 143 being arranged between the element 142 and the spool 242 of a low coast shift valve 240. <IMAGE>