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Patent GB-2140436-A (GB)
Title: Polyurethane and method of producing same
Inventor: WATANABE SHOJI
IPC: C08G63/08
Filed: 1984-01-26
Abstract: The invention provides a polyurethane comprising (a) organic diisocyanate units and (b) polycaprolactone polyol units having a narrow molecular weight distribution in which the ratio of the weight average molecular weight to the number average molecular weight is in the range of from 1.1 to 2.0 and the average molecular weight is 500 to 5,000, the units (a) and (b) being connected linearly through urethane linkages. The invention also provides a process for producing such polyurethanes.
Patent GB-2157262-A (GB)
Title: Security packaging
Inventor: PARKER MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: B65D33/34
Filed: 1984-04-11
Abstract: In order to provide security packaging in a soft plastics bag having a transparent front face 2, the bag is provided on a rear sheet 1 with an additional sheet 21 of opaque plastics material which forms a pocket for a security tag but which can be manually torn from the sheet 1 when desired. Alternatively or additionally the bag is provided with an integral flap 9 having apertures 16 and 17. The flap 9 is adapted to be folded down from the top of the bag and to terminate under a transverse band 18 to close a rear opening 5 to the bag and to terminate near the open end of the security tag pocket. The aperture 16 is provided to align with a hanging aperture 13, and the aperture 17 provides an alternative location for a security tag. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2162714-A (GB)
Title: Interface unit for interactive video system
Inventor: INGRAM PAUL JOSEPH
IPC: G09B5/06
Filed: 1984-07-10
Abstract: An interface unit for an interactive video system is disclosed which can be connected between one or more command units and one or more video sources to enable the command unit or units to communicate with one or more of the video sources and identify and retrieve data stored in such sources. The interface unit includes means 18, 20, 23 for generating an internal video signal and an audio signal and has means 21 for selecting one or more frames or lengths of video tape from one or more external sources. It incorporates means 26 for converting the format of the external recording to the format of the internally generated video signal and means 26 for selecting one or both of the internally generated and externally derived video signals. Synchronising means is provided to synchronise the internally generated and externally derived video signals and switch means 34 is operable for selectively switching between or mixing the internally generated and externally derived audio signals. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2142551-A (GB)
Title: Catalyst for use in the fluid catalytic cracking of sulphur-containing hydrocarbons
Inventor: KLAASSEN ALAN W
IPC: B01J29/74
Filed: 1984-07-11
Abstract: In a fluid catalytic cracking process for cracking a sulfur-containing hydrocarbon in which the amount of sulfur oxides present in the combustion gases formed in the catalyst regeneration zone is controlled by including a sulfur sorbent such as alumina in the cycled particulate solids, there is employed an improved oxidation promoter for converting SO2 present in the combustion gases to SO3 comprising an intimate association of palladium or a compound thereof and at least one other metal or compound thereof selected from platinum, osmium, iridium, rhenium and rhodium.
Patent GB-2144298-A (GB)
Title: Scrambling multiplexed component video signals
Inventor: SCALF HAROLD LLOYD
IPC: H04N7/167
Filed: 1984-07-20
Abstract: A multiplexed analog component signal Fig. 3A comprises a sequence of time compressed components (Y, R-Y, B-Y). In order to scramble the signal for security, the individual components are separately time- rotated with respect to rotation points K1, K2 and K3, Fig. 3B. The position of clamping levels between the components is unchanged. Thereby any clue as to the degree of rotation is removed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2155755-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing frozen frogfish liver and product therefrom
Inventor: AKIRA KATO
IPC: A23L17/00
Filed: 1984-08-17
Abstract: Fresh frogfish liver is frozen after conducting a specific pretreating step in which blood is removed, a vacuum-packing step and a heating step. The frozen liver can be freeze-preserved for a long period of time and, when defrozen and boiled or boiled directly after a long period of preservation, has excellent taste, smooth feeling to the tongue and the like comparable with those of the boiled liver of fresh frogfish. The blood may be removed by washing the liver with salt solution. The deblooded liver may also be treated with salt prior to a vascular tract-removing step before the vacuum-packing is carried out.
Patent GB-2165131-A (GB)
Title: A feeding apparatus for animals
Inventor: KENDALL GRAHAM JOHN
IPC: A01K5/01
Filed: 1984-10-05
Abstract: A feeding apparatus for animals, particularly horses, comprises a hopper (21) to contain particulate fodder having an upper and lower opening; a compartment (20) adjacent the hopper to contain straw-like fodder having an outer perforate side (38) and an upper opening (41); a trough (35a, 35b) disposed near the lower opening of the hopper to receive fodder discharged from the hopper by gravity feed action; and a lid (13) to cover both the upper openings of the hopper and compartment. The hopper and compartment are separated by an upstanding partition member (25) and the perforate side generally overlies the trough to enable an animal to feed from both the compartment and trough. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172662-A (GB)
Title: Reciprocating machines with both primary and secondary counter rotating balancers
Inventor: BROWN ARTHUR E
IPC: F16F15/26
Filed: 1985-03-07
Abstract: A connecting rod 26 interconnects a rotary crankshaft 21 and a reciprocating member 16 and at least one main counterweight 28 is attached to the crankshaft 21 and rotates therewith. At least one contraweight 34 is mounted for contra-rotation on the crankshaft 21 and the or each contraweight 34 rotates at the same RPM as the crankshaft but in the opposite direction. The contraweight(s) 34 plus the main counterweight 28 balance the primary inertia force of the reciprocating member 16. At least one pair of countershafts 37,38 are mounted for rotation offset from the crankshaft and these rotate at twice the RPM of the crankshaft and in the opposite direction from each other. Weights 35 mounted on the countershafts 37,38 balance the secondary inertia force of the reciprocating member 16. Positive tooth gearing drives the two countershafts 37,38 from the crankshaft 21. Positive tooth gearing also connects the two contraweights to at least one of said countershafts. At least one of the countershafts thus performs a double function which is to: (a) hold and rotate a secondary balance weight and (b) serve as a transmission for driving a contraweight. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165436-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing a pizza base
Inventor: FIEDLER ALFRED
IPC: A21D13/00
Filed: 1985-08-01
Abstract: A pizza base comprises a dough body made with yeast and with a minimum fat content of 2%, the body having only a small crumb structure similar to the structure of noodle dough (doughy structure which corresponds to that of a yeast dough that has not risen). For the manufacture of such a base, the dough body is subjected to fermentation for 25 to 35 minutes at a temperature of 30 to 41 DEG C and at a relative air humidity of 65 to 72%.
Patent GB-2168344-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of alcohols by enzyme-catalysed reduction of aldehydes
Inventor: CHADWICK DR ANDREW THOMAS
IPC: C12P17/04
Filed: 1985-12-09
Abstract: Alcohols, such as aromatic and aliphatic alcohols, are prepared by reducing the corresponding aldehyde with an alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme and with a cofactor for the enzyme. The enzyme is immobilised by covalent bonding to a support material to ameliorate the problem of its inhibition by the aldehyde and hence increase its active life. The enzyme is preferably an enzyme of Enzyme Commission class 1.1.1.1. such as yeast alcohol dehydrogenase (YADH) or horse liver alcohol dehydrogenase (HLADH). The support material may, for example, be agarose or an oxirane-acrylic polymer.
Patent GB-2168525-A (GB)
Title: Dye laser
Inventor: KAJIYAMA KOICHI
IPC: H01S3/139
Filed: 1985-12-17
Abstract: The dye laser is constituted by an oscillator including a diffraction grating 20 obliquely disposed with respect to the optical axis of an output mirror 10 and a total reflection mirror 30 opposing the diffraction grating 20. The oscillation wavelength of the oscillator is swept with time to produce a broadband oscillation spectrum having a uniform laser light intensity. Furthermore, a stabilizing means 100 is provided for stabilizing the output light of the light oscillator, thereby improving the time stability of the oscillation spectrum. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2170046-A (GB)
Title: Variable capacitors
Inventor: HORIE HIROAKI
IPC: H01G5/00
Filed: 1986-01-03
Abstract: A compact variable capacitor has cooling discs (11) arranged between a front side plate (3) or a rear side plate (2) and flanges (8a) on support rods (8) for interconnecting the front side plate (3) and the rear side plate (2) which rods (8) are provided with terminals (8b). Heat applied to the terminals (8b) by soldering for electrical connection with a circuit board or the like may be radiated from the cooling discs (11), and heat transmitted through the support rods (8) to the front and rear side plates may be also radiated from the cooling discs (11). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2187798-A (GB)
Title: Material dispenser
Inventor: YAIR JOHN DAVID
IPC: B05B12/00
Filed: 1986-03-14
Abstract: A dispenser for a tube, 3, of pasty material, comprises a tube housing, 1, and a collar, 6, to retain the shoulders of the tube while permitting the neck or nozzle of the tube to protrude. A piston, 7, is adapted to expel the contents of the tube by turning it outside in. A trigger, 11, actuates drive teeth, 17, to advance the piston by engaging a rack of teeth, 10, on the piston. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191389-A (GB)
Title: Windscreen wiper mechanism
Inventor: WARD BRYAN
IPC: B60S1/24
Filed: 1986-06-10
Abstract: A windscreen wiper mechanism 10 for imparting angular reciprocatory motion to a wiper arm about its pivot axis, comprises power transmission 14 including a generally linearly reciprocatable driving device 15, and a crank mechanism 13 connecting the latter to a pivot 11 on which the wiper arm is mounted. The driving device may be a linear actuator driven by an electric motor 16 or it may be a ram operated by hydraulic or pneumatic pressure. The crank mechanism may comprise a lever 20 pivotally connected to actuator rod 19 and pivotable about pivot 25, and links 21, 22. A linkage may be coupled with a wiper blade at the end of the wiper arm and pivot 12 so that the blade maintains the same attitude relative to the windscreen as it is moved across the latter. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198415-A (GB)
Title: Support bracket
Inventor: FIELDING ROBERT MICHAEL GEORGE
IPC: A47K10/38
Filed: 1986-12-05
Abstract: A support bracket (30) for mounting a roll (48) in a roll dispensing unit, comprises perpendicular arms (31,32) of which one arm (31) is secured to a wall and the other arm (32) serves to mount a roll to be dispensed, the edges (37) of the other arm (32) being curved to provide a desired degree of frictional resistance to rotation of the roll thereon. The curved edges may alternatively be provided by a rectangular plate (45) secured to other arm (32). The arms have integral portions (15,17) to secure a cylindrical cover around the roll to be dispensed.
Patent GB-2184217-A (GB)
Title: Drum for a laundry dryer
Inventor: DEL FRATE FRANCO
IPC: D06F34/18
Filed: 1986-12-17
Abstract: A rotary drum of a domestic laundry dryer machine is provided with elements (16) for entrainment of the laundry and apertures for carrying a flow of heated drying air and comprising two metal half shell members (8, 9) each of which comprises an annular peripheral strip portion and a front flange adjacent thereto, which are assembled to each other with the interposition of an insulating ring (11) of plastics material. The half shell members (8, 9) act as a sensing electrodes for measuring the degree of moisture content in the laundry in conjunction with an electronic monitoring apparatus. The laundry entrainment elements (16) are provided integrally on the circumference of said insulating ring (11). The ring (11) is of a cross-section of "double T" configuration with a side (17) which is outward of the drum and a side (18) which is inward of the drum (7) and the circumference of the outward side (17) has interruptions (19) at which said entrainment elements (16) are produced by means of moulding of the inward side (18) of the ring (11), said entrainment elements (16) extending transversely with respect to the ring (11). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2187151-A (GB)
Title: Measuring wear in fifth wheel couplings
Inventor: O'CONNOR KEVIN
IPC: G01B5/14
Filed: 1987-02-26
Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the wear or slack in a fifth-wheel coupling member 32 comprises a Kingpin 11 rigidly connected to a support plate 13 and which is adapted for coupling with the fifth-wheel coupling member 32, and a rod 19 slidably mounted in a tube 15 connected to the support plate 13 and having a bent-over end 21 for engagement with the fifth-wheel coupling member externally of the coupling point. The degree of movement of the rod 19 relative to the support plate 13, as shown by a gauge 26 to 28, indicates the degree of wear or slack in the coupling member. The apparatus preferably includes a spring between the end 21 of the rod 19 and the Kingpin 11. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2204899-A (GB)
Title: Shutter
Inventor: SHIBUYA TSUTOMU
IPC: E06B9/15
Filed: 1987-05-18
Abstract: A shutter comprises slats having upper and lower long horizontal frames 8, 9 pivotally connected to adjacent slats, a long transparent panel 10 between the frames, and short vertical frames 11 supported between the horizontal frames. The shutter, for shops has "customer appeal". A variant is disclosed in figures 8-10 (not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191416-A (GB)
Title: Spinning tops
Inventor: KILLOCK MARTIN ARTHUR HENRY
IPC: A63H1/04
Filed: 1987-06-10
Abstract: For spinning a top 16 having a cylindrical stem 26, there is provided a stem holding device 18 including a handle 30 and two arms 32.1 and 32.2, each having an aperture 32.3 for receiving the stem 26. String 14 is wound around that portion of the stem 26 between the arms 32.1 and 32.3 and then pulled. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206308-A (GB)
Title: Web steering mechanism
Inventor: THOMPSON PHILIP ROGER
IPC: G03G15/00
Filed: 1987-06-26
Abstract: Mechanism designed to centre a travelling web or endless belt along an idler roll around which the web or belt is entrained includes an internal shaft (12) on which the idler roll 2 is mounted for relative rotation, the shaft (12) having a tilt axis which intersects the rotary axis of the roll at or near its centre, Fig 2. When applied to the endless belt of a photocopier, the loosely held belt in a detachable housing is brought into proximity with the cantilevered pair of idler roll 2 and fixed drive roll 4 projecting from the copier; idler roll 2 is biassed by spring 38 to tension the belt; then under the control of photodetectors (not shown), shaft (12) is rotated incrementally by motor 26 to walk the belt along the roll 2. Once its intended position has been reached, the tilt is removed to restore parallelism between the roll axes. 
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Patent GB-2192581-A (GB)
Title: Process for fabricating a separation medium
Inventor: OGDEN IAN KENNETH
IPC: B01D71/64
Filed: 1987-07-15
Abstract: A process for fabricating a separation medium in which a polyetherimide is dissolved in a solvent or mixture of solvents and a membrane cast. The polyetherimide membrane is then contacted with a coagulating medium to form the separation medium and prior to the coagulation step, the cast film is subjected to an evaporation stage in which solvent is allowed to evaporate from the film for a predetermined period of time. The membrane may take the form of a sheet, film or hollow fibre or other suitable form.
Patent GB-2195372-A (GB)
Title: Rain-water drain cover
Inventor: LALLY LEONARD JAMES
IPC: E03F5/06
Filed: 1987-09-23
Abstract: A cover, 10, for a drain basin 20, receiving water from a downpipe or pipes 14, to prevent unwanted matter entering the basin thus blocking the filter 17 resting at the bottom of the basin, is kept in position over the basin by means of material in the form of a plug or plugs 11, on the underside of the cover, which can be shaped or distorted to engage the inner sides of the basin 20, which may be of varying sizes or shapes. The flexible nature of the plug material enables the cover to be removed and replaced when necessary. One side of the cover 13, may be kept free of plug material to facilitate the cutting of the cover to accommodate the downpipe or pipes and so as not to restrict the flow of water. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2200046-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical compositions for gastric disorders
Inventor: TYERS MICHAEL BRIAN
IPC: A61P1/00
Filed: 1987-11-27
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of the general formula (I)whereinR' represents a hydrogen atom or a C<sub>1-10</sub> alkyl, C<sub>3-7</sub> cycloalkyl, C<sub>3-7</sub> cycloalkyl-(C<sub>1-4</sub>) alkyl, C<sub>3</sub>-<sub>6</sub> alkenyl, C<sub>3-10</sub> alkynyl, phenyl or phenyl-C<sub>1-3</sub> alkyl group; and one of the groups represented byR<sup>2</sup>, R<sup>3</sup> and R<sup>4</sup> is a hydrogen atom or a C<sub>1-3</sub> alkyl, C<sub>3-7</sub>cycloalkyl, C<sub>2-6</sub> alkenyl or phenyl - C<sub>1-3</sub> alkyl group and each of the other two groups, which may be the same or different, represents a hydrogen atom or a C<sub>1-6</sub> alkyl group; and physiologically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, for the relief of nausea and vomiting and/or the promotion of gastric emptying and for the manufacture of a medicament for this purpose. Promotion of gastric emptying may be for the relief of gastro-intestinal disorders associated with gastric stasis or may be of advantage in radiological examination procedures.The invention also relates to a product containing a therapeutic agent liable to induce nausea and vomiting, e.g. a cytostatic agent such as a cyclophosphamide, an alkylating agent or a platinum complex, and a compound of the general formula (1) as a combined preparation for simultaneous separate or sequential use in therapy.
Patent GB-2200842-A (GB)
Title: Soap dish
Inventor: VERGNANO BALDO
IPC: A47K5/04
Filed: 1987-12-09
Abstract: Soap dish of the kind in which a cake of soap is held edgeways within the grooves of fork-shaped holding members projecting from a base 1, comprises two such members 2, 4 near two opposite sides of the base and a third member 3 arranged centrally. The base may have suckers (5) for adhering to a bearing surface and an upward projecting edge (6) for retaining water inside the dish. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2202039-A (GB)
Title: An improved electric lighting fitting
Inventor: MEE ROBERT JOHN
IPC: F21V25/12
Filed: 1988-02-04
Abstract: An inexpensive electric lighting fitting especially suitable for use in mines comprises a transparent or translucent sleeve 1 containing a holder for an elongate tubular lamp and closed at each of its ends by an end wall 5 which is separately formed with respect to and is detachable from the sleeve. A tubular casing 2 of plastics insulating material extends alongside the sleeve 1 intermediate its ends and houses equipment associated with the lighting fitting, the tubular casing being closed at each of its ends by an end wall 6 separately formed with respect to and detachable from the casing. Extending between the sleeve 1 and tubular casing 2 throughout the length of the sleeve, is an elongate member 7 having, nearer the sleeve, a light reflecting surface. Manufacturing costs are substantially less than those of comparable lighting fittings. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215363-A (GB)
Title: Disposing of sludge waste
Inventor: BALDWIN DOUGLAS RICHARD
IPC: B09B1/00
Filed: 1988-03-11
Abstract: A method and apparatus for the disposal of filter press sludge comprises forming an elongate cavity by depositing rubble or household waste onto a support (10). The sludge is passed through a pipe (14) in the apparatus to the cavity. When the cavity has been filled up, the apparatus is slid back and to elongate the cavity and further rubble, or refuse, is dropped onto the support. The cavity is finally closed off by more rubble, or refuse. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203635-A (GB)
Title: Handle apparatus for carrying a package
Inventor: HOBBS ERIC FRANCIS
IPC: A45F5/10
Filed: 1988-03-23
Abstract: Handle apparatus (2), for carrying a package (4), comprises a tubular handle portion (6) and at least one length (8, 10) of tying material that extends from the handle portion (6) and forms a first loop (16) and a second loop (20), the first loop (16) being available for going around first and second sides (22, 24) of the package (4), the second loop (20) being available for going around third and fourth sides (26, 28) of the package (4), and the tying material (8, 10) being slidable with respect to the handle portion (6) so that the tying material (8, 10) can be pulled securely around the package (4) prior to lifting of the package (4) by the handle apparatus (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2223406-A (GB)
Title: External fixator device
Inventor: FROST MARTIN
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 1988-08-01
Abstract: An external fracture fixation apparatus comprises an elongate support 2 carrying a plurality of pin mounting blocks 3, the support including an integral strain gauge 5. A universal pin mounting block is mounted on the support element for receiving a fixator pin in a manner which permits variation of the orientation of the pin relatively to the mounting block and which permits rotation of the pin about the longitudinal axis of the support element, locking means being provided for securing the pin with respect to the support element in a selected orientation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210663-A (GB)
Title: Drive arrangement
Inventor: HO YUEN NGIAN
IPC: F16H19/06
Filed: 1988-09-20
Abstract: A drive arrangement comprises an endless chain (11) arranged to be driven by a power source, and a coupling device for transmitting drive from the chain to a structure, for example, a sliding door, to be moved. The coupling device includes a roller (12) and springs (22) for applying a given load between the roller and the chain (11) engaged thereby so that movement of the chain is transmitted by the coupling device to the structure to be moved. When movement of the structure is resisted by a predetermined force to overcome the given load, the roller moves relative to the chain so that the structure does not move until the predetermined force is no longer applied. Alternatively (Fig. 5 not shown), the chain-engaging rollers (12) are located at the ends of wheel spokes. The wheel axle is spring-biased towards the chain. When structure movement is resisted, the wheel is rotated by chain movement. In a further embodiment (Figs. 6 and 7, not shown), a driven wheel has a chain around its periphery. A rotatable hub surrounds the chain, and carries balls spring-urged to engage the chain. The hub carries a sprocket engaging a further chain for moving doors. <IMAGE>