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Patent GB-2144396-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for dispensing fluids
Inventor: SCHOEPE BRIAN
IPC: G01F11/28
Filed: 1983-08-03
Abstract: A counter-top drink dispensing apparatus (10) comprises a feed tank (12), a dispensing tank (14) connected to the feed tank by a pipe (16) in which is provided a solenoid valve (18) which is spring-biased to the open position and electrically energised to close. Dispensing tank (14) has a header pipe (20) extending upwardly to an open end (22) which is slightly above the maximum fluid level (24) in the tank (12). Dispensing tank (14) has an outlet pipe (26) with an outlet valve (28) which is solenoid operated. On opening the valve (18), the tank (14) and pipe (20) fill to the level of fluid in feed tank (12). When a drink is dispensed from valve (28), valve (18) is closed and the fluid level in pipe (20) initially rapidly falls, whereby the fluid head in this pipe has little overall effect on the rate of dispensing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2126837-A (GB)
Title: Noise suppression
Inventor: GROVES HENRY WILLIAM
IPC: G10K11/178
Filed: 1983-08-18
Abstract: A noise suppression system e.g. for an aircraft includes sensing means M for sensing generally periodic noise generated by the powerplant 3 of the aircraft, a transducer 7/8 associated with the powerplant to producing a signal indicative of the period of the noise generated, and means for delaying the noise signal generated by the sensing means M by an interval equivalent to a whole number of periods, the delayed signal being inverted and supplied to sound producing means L, whereby the noise in the cabin is reduced. The system is also stated to be of use in airport buildings or bus terminals in which case the transducer 7/8 is replaced by a variable frequency oscillator under manual or automatic control. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2123428-A (GB)
Title: Method for production of predetermined polyribonucleotides
Inventor: SHIZUYA HIROAKI
IPC: C12N9/00
Filed: 1983-01-25
Abstract: Methods of production of predetermined polyribonucleotide. These methods may then be used to synthesize RNA coding for a desired protein. The methods described include: (a) adding a single nucleotide on to the 3' end of a recipient ribonucleotide of predetermined composition by reacting the compound of the form AppNp with the recipient ribonucleotide in the presence of T4 RNA ligase and isolating the extended ribonucleotide where N is a ribonucleotide selected from the group adenine, guanine, cytosine, uracil and inosine. (b) adding a ribonucleotide of at least two bases by phosphorylating a donor ribonucleotide of at least two bases at the terminal 5' and 3' ends, then mixing the phosphorylated donor ribonucleotide with a recipient ribonucleotide in the presence of T4 RNA ligase to add the donor onto the 3' end of the recipient ribonucleotide where the recipient nucleotide is selected from the group consisting of a dinucleotide phosphorylated in the free 5' position and a nucleotide longer than 2 base pairs with either a hydroxyl or a phosphate group on the 5' terminus and a hydroxylated 3' end. (c) synthesizing ribonucleic acid of a predetermined composition by sequentially building polynucleotides using the above methods.
Patent GB-2129454-A (GB)
Title: Peroxyacid bleaching and laundering composition
Inventor: GRAY FREDERICK W
IPC: C11D3/39
Filed: 1983-10-04
Abstract: A bleaching and laundering composition is provided comprising monoperoxyphthalic acid and/or a water-soluble salt thereof (e.g. the magnesium salt), a chelating agent capable of forming a substantially water-soluble complex with metal ion in aqueous solution, a peroxygen compound and an activator for said peroxygen compound comprising phthalic anhydride. A method of bleaching and laundering soiled and/or stained materials with the aforesaid bleaching composition is also described. Preferred chelating agents include diethylene triamine pentamethylenephosphonic acid and/or its water soluble salts, and ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid and/or its water soluble salts.
Patent GB-2129814-A (GB)
Title: Polyamide compositions
Inventor: VODGES CHRISTINE ELLEN
IPC: C08K3/22
Filed: 1983-10-28
Abstract: The high temperature aging of polyamides is substantially improved by incorporating therein an antioxidant and an oxide of a metal of Group II or III of the Periodic Table, preferably a synthetic zeolite. The total amount of antioxidant and metal oxide is at least 1 %, preferably 1 to 5%, and the amount of metal oxide is preferably 0.5 to 5%. Polyamides which can be stabilized in this way include Nylon-6, Nylon-11 and Nylon-12.
Patent GB-2137622-A (GB)
Title: 1,4-dihydropyridine derivatives
Inventor: GITTOS MAURICE WARD
IPC: C07D405/06
Filed: 1984-04-05
Abstract: Compounds of the general formula:   <IMAGE> (R = C1-3alkyl, CH3OCH2) are calcium antagonists (cardiovascular agents).
Patent GB-2139824-A (GB)
Title: Cable ladder or the like structure
Inventor: GENLLOUD JEREMY LIVESEY
IPC: H02G3/04
Filed: 1984-04-30
Abstract: A cable ladder is disclosed comprising sheet metal stringers 12 and rungs 11, also of sheet metal channel. Each rung 11 has a depth slightly less than the width of the channel mouth of a stringer, defined between lips 19, to allow the rung end to be inserted in the stringer channel, and has a tongue 40 which, in the assembled condition, cooperates with the edge 18 to prevent withdrawal of the rung. A retaining member 52 is driven into the slight gap between the rung 11 and the upper lip 19 to prevent thereafter the lifting of the rung relative to the stringer which would be necessary to allow the tongue 40 to clear the lower lip 18. In a variant (Fig. 2e) the edge of the tongue 40 is curved. The retaining member 52 may be provided with a straight or curved edge tongue (60, Figs. 4a, b, c), and may have serrations (64) where it bears down on the rung, (Figs. 4c, 5a). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2159265-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchangers
Inventor: SMITH ERIC
IPC: F28F1/40
Filed: 1984-05-22
Abstract: A heat exchange tube is a light alloy multi-bore extrusion having the walls of the bores dimpled, with the dimples on opposite walls aligned so that each bore consists of a series of chambers along its length, the chambers being connected together by the restricted portion lying between the pair of dimples, and this gives the effect of high turbulation and most efficient heat exchange. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2144026-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated ear-rings
Inventor: PITCHER ROBERT EDWARD
IPC: A44C15/00
Filed: 1984-07-23
Abstract: An ear-ring comprises a shaft 11 adapted to pass through a hole in the wearer's ear, an LED 12 mounted on one end of the shaft, an apertured disc 13 whose aperture is an interference fit on the shaft 11, and a battery which is either carried on the disc 13 or is already present on the shaft 11. When the disc 13 is fitted onto the shaft 11 it makes electrical contact between the battery and the LED 12 and it also constitutes a means to secure the shaft 11 in position in the wearer's ear. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147077-A (GB)
Title: A detachable connection between two surfaces
Inventor: DORIG WERNER
IPC: E04B1/61
Filed: 1984-09-07
Abstract: Circular, cup-shaped connecting pieces (1) are fixed respectively in bores in the first (12) and second component (13). A projecting wedge-shaped hook (3) is provided in the central area of each of the connecting pieces (1), the two hooks (3) being displaced by 180 DEG from one another and when hooked together by mutual lateral movement form a connecting member (11). Four centering cams (2) on the periphery of the connecting pieces (1) are used for the precise positioning of the latter in the bores in the two components. In the drilling of the bores to receive the connecting pieces (1) a circular marking gauge (7, Figs. 3, 4) is used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179845-A (GB)
Title: Cradle for a cot
Inventor: JACKSON MARGARET
IPC: A47D9/02
Filed: 1985-08-23
Abstract: A cradle (11) for an infants cot (12) comprises: a head board (13) with a cot supporting surface (16) and a ground contacting convex surface (17) thereon, a footboard (14) with a cot supporting surface and a ground contacting convex surface thereon, and a pair of tie bars (15) extending between the head board (13) and footboard (14) to hold said boards in a spaced relationship. The tie bars are each detachably connected by a joint (21) at each end portion thereof to a respective one of said boards (13) or (14) which have slots 22 therein to each which respective end portion of a respective tie bar is placed into interlocking engagement therewith. The surfaces (16) may be stepped to accommodate cots having different widths. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181023-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunications swtiching system
Inventor: WATERS DEREK BRIAN
IPC: H04L25/49
Filed: 1985-09-24
Abstract: An electronic switching network for use as a transit exchange, interconnects PCM digital trunks, and handles large numbers, e.g. 1000 inlets and 1000 outlets of such trunks. The switching network is fully electronic, using integrated circuit units. To provide a self-checking function, the intelligence arriving via the trunks is converted (2) into a redundant line code, e.g. 3B-6B, which has spare code combinations which are used to provide an auxiliary data channel through the switch matrix (3). The converter (2) applies to that data channel the inlet port number for a connection via the switch matrix (3). At the outlet side another converter (4) converts back to the line code (e.g. HDB-3) used over the trunks, and also extracts the inlet port number. This is then compared with what it should be, and the result of this comparison indicates whether the switch is functioning correctly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2163719-A (GB)
Title: Package handling apparatus
Inventor: FRANKLIN KENNETH WINSTON
IPC: G01M3/36
Filed: 1985-10-24
Abstract: Apparatus for conveying packages containing a product such as potato crisps to a conveyor 16 and for facilitating rejection of sub-standard packages comprises a vertical guide 14 down which packs fall to a transfer station 15 at the lower end thereof. The transfer station is defined by the guide and a movable support 17 having spaced fingers 18 and 19. A transfer arm 21 is arranged to swing upward and outward from a package collection position between the fingers 17 and 18 shown in ghost at 221 to a package deposit position as shown in full at 22 for depositing packages on the conveyor. Means are provided for retracting the movable support 17 from the guide 14, both to facilitate regular transfer of a satisfactory packages on the transfer arm 22 and to allow a substandard package to drop out from the base of the guide without being picked up by the transfer arm. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2168206-A (GB)
Title: Frame for supporting accessory box face plate
Inventor: ASHBURNER ANTHONY MARK
IPC: H02G3/14
Filed: 1985-11-29
Abstract: A frame 10 for preventing scuffing of the face plate of an electrical accessory box comprises a continuous lip 14 formed with a flange 16 medially of its depth and preferably off-centre to present shorter and longer lips 14X and 14Y. The frame is mounted on a flush- mounted accessory box with a faceplate received on the flange 16, thereby preventing the edge of the faceplate being scuffed by the wall adjacent the box. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171335-A (GB)
Title: Retro-reflective material
Inventor: SCHOFIELD BARRIE
IPC: G02B5/128
Filed: 1986-02-17
Abstract: A retro-reflective material which appears white in daylight comprises a backing 10 with retro-reflective coating (12, 14) thereon. Microspheres 16 are attached to the coating. From 10 to 20% of the area of the material is coloured white for example by means of a cover layer 18 which is partly coloured white. A part or parts of the retroreflective coating may be or appear to be incomplete. Such parts are coloured white. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182123-A (GB)
Title: Explosive projectiles
Inventor: YOUNG FREDERICK MYLES
IPC: F42B12/20
Filed: 1986-10-08
Abstract: An explosive projectile comprises a projectile casing, a high explosive charge filling a portion of the space inside the casing, an impervious case defining a detonation device cavity adjacent to a surface of the explosive charge, and located adjacent to the said surface of the explosive charge between the inside wall of the projectile casing and the impervious case, a pre-formed solid elastic sealant ring such that the seal effected by the sealant ring between the projectile casing and the impervious case is tightened if the pressure on the sealant ring from the material of the explosive charge increases.
Patent GB-2189480-A (GB)
Title: Microfabrication
Inventor: STEWART WILLIAM JAMES
IPC: G02B6/13
Filed: 1986-11-05
Abstract: A method (Figure 3) for producing microchannel devices, micro-optic components, or the like. A preform (11) is formed as a composite of etch-distinguishable materials (1,5,9 and 3, 7) which in cross section have the geometric form, albeit of much enlarged scale, of the end product. A rod-or-fibre is then drawn from this to the desired scale and is sectioned. Surplus material is removed by etching using a selective etchant. Voids formed by etching may then be in filled by material of different optical density, or the exposed internal walls may be metallised. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198110-A (GB)
Title: Position indicator
Inventor: BAILEY ALFRED JOHN
IPC: E02F9/26
Filed: 1986-12-01
Abstract: A position indicator for a tractor loader with a bucket (3) or fork indicates the relative position of two relatively moveable components and comprises an elongate member (9) associated with one component (10) and which extends through an opening (11) associated with the other component (12) so that said elongate member (9) is relatively moveable longitudinally through the opening (11). A formation (20) on said elongate member (9) is aligned with said opening (11) when said relatively moveable components assume a predetermined relative position. The formation (20) is enlarged radially of said elongate member (9) so that when aligned therewith it fills said opening (11) to a maximum extent as viewed longitudinally of the elongate member. Preferably, said formation (20) substantially conforms to the outline of said opening (11), and has cam surfaces (22) that cooperate with the edge of said opening (11) so as to be guided therethrough. Further, said elongate member (9) and opening (11) are mounted so that they are free to move laterally relative to one another, and resiliently urged into engagement with one another. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2184058-A (GB)
Title: Mobile concrete or rock cutting apparatus
Inventor: BIERI HANS
IPC: B28D1/04
Filed: 1986-12-22
Abstract: Such apparatus comprises a machine frame (1), wheels (4, 5) for supporting said machine frame, a circular saw blade (2), rotatably mounted in said machine frame to take up a predetermined cutting position, saw blade position sensor means (17) operatively arranged for sensing the instantaneous position of said saw blade, and saw blade position correction means (7) in said machine frame responsible to said position sensor means for automatically maintaining said saw blade in said predetermined cutting position even if said machine frame travels on a slanted or uneven surface. Preferably, the saw blade position correction means are operatively connected to at least one of said wheel means (5) remote from said saw blade (2) for adjusting the entire machine frame (1) to a position in which the determined cutting position of said saw blade is maintained. With such a construction of apparatus, binding or jamming of the saw blade is prevented. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210513-A (GB)
Title: A cable tensioner
Inventor: HOLLAND BRIAN JOHN
IPC: H02G1/04
Filed: 1987-09-29
Abstract: A cable tensioner for use in fixing electricity cables (4) to electricity poles (2), which cable tensioner comprises a saddle (6 Fig 2), fixing means (Fig 9) for releaseably fixing the saddle device (6) to an electricity pole (2), a yoke (42 Fig 6), and a screw threaded member (74 Fig 11) which can be rotated to move the yoke (42) away from the saddle (6) and the electricity pole (2) in order to pull an electricity cable (4) towards the electricity pole (2) so that it can be mounted on the electricity pole (2). The yoke (42) fits over the saddle (6) both of which are secured to a pole by one of the links (40, Fig 11) of the fixing means being hooked (38) over a leg of the saddle. The yoke is joined to the saddle by a threaded rod (20) in an aperture (50), the legs (8, 10) of the saddle and the arms (44, 46) of the yoke being located around the pole. The yoke has pivots and pulleys fixed in apertures (56, 58) for use in tensioning the cables. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195157-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable self-servo braking
Inventor: LARSEN LORIN V
IPC: B66D5/26
Filed: 1987-10-12
Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method of operating a hydraulic disk brake apparatus especially useful for braking the rotation of a hoisting drum (12) used to support a drill string in a well. The apparatus utilised comprises a hydraulic fluid pump (96, 102:98, 106) having an actuating lever (22), a pair of brake calipers (42, 46) having hydraulically actuated friction pads for engaging a brake disk (45; 49) coupled to the drum (12) for rotation therewith, hydraulic fluid lines (116) interconnecting the pump and the friction pads, and a mechanism (136, 142; 138, 152) for converting the braking reaction force caused by the torque applied to the calipers (42, 46) when the pads engage the rotating disk, to an additional hydraulic force proportional to the amount of torque so applied to the calipers and applying this additional hydraulic force to the pads. This renders the braking action self-energized and provides a physical indication, i.e., a "feel", in the brake actuating lever reflecting the braking action actually take place on the drum. In a first embodiment, this converter mechanism comprises a pivotal torque lever (140, 159) coupled to the calipers (42; 48) and a hydraulic load cell (142; 152) engageable by the torque lever. The pivots (177) of the torque lever are adjustable to change the degree of self-servo action. In a second construction the converter mechanism comprises a shear-measuring strain gauge and a hydraulic load cell. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210828-A (GB)
Title: Decorating using transfers
Inventor: COX BRUCE
IPC: B44C1/17
Filed: 1987-10-12
Abstract: A transfer element adapted to be applied to an article in face-up orientation by mechanical means comprises a base or carrier (1) on which is supported a release layer (2) of thermoplastic material, an intermediate support layer (3), a pattern or design (4) superimposed on the support layer, a second support layer (5) applied over the pattern or design, and a cover coat (6) of an adhesive material. The transfer is applied by raising its temperature to a temperature causing the release layer to melt and the cover coat to become tacky whereby the cover coat, design, support layers and a portion of the release layer may be separated from the base or carrier and applied to the surface of an article, the temperatures of the release layer and cover coat being controlled so that they attain a state whereby the degree of adherence of the release layer to the surface of the article exceeds the degree of adherence of the cover coat to the transfer member, so that the latter may be withdrawn leaving the transfer adhered to the surface of the article.
Patent GB-2214785-A (GB)
Title: Beverage infusing device
Inventor: STOREY DAVID GWYER
IPC: A47G19/16
Filed: 1988-02-05
Abstract: A device for compressing a substance capable of forming a beverage with a liquid, which device comprises: a main body 1A which is provided with an apertured chamber adapted to accommodate the substance e.g. in a tea bag; and a plunger 8 which is at least partially received within the main body which is movable within the chamber to a first position in which it is capable of compressing a substance contained therein. The chamber is formed by the body 1A and a bottom member 1B. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2214875-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in vehicle sun roofs
Inventor: CROPPER DEREK HOLT
IPC: B60J7/16
Filed: 1988-02-12
Abstract: A vehicle sun roof comprises an outer frame (3) which is adapted to be fitted into an aperture in the roof (1) of a vehicle having a hard head liner (2). The outer frame (3) is then clamped to the vehicle roof (1) around the periphery of the aperture by a clamping sub-frame (6) and a trim strip is fitted to the frame (3) and has an edge region (11) which to engage the hard head liner (2). The trim strip has a mapr portion (12) for covering and concealing the outer frame (3) and clamping frame (6) and is provided with an arcuate portion (14) which defines an arcuate channel and an L-shaped section (15) which clips over the end of an arcuate rib (17) provided on the outer frame (3) whereby the trim strip can be clipped in place and maintained in position without the need for additional clamping means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2200958-A (GB)
Title: Reverse shift control apparatus for automatic transmissions
Inventor: KUWAYAMA YOSHINARI
IPC: B60K20/02
Filed: 1987-06-30
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/JP87/00454 Sec. 371 Date Mar. 1, 1988 Sec. 102(e) Date Mar. 1, 1988 PCT Filed Jun. 30, 1987 PCT Pub. No. WO88/00304 PCT Pub. Date Jan. 14, 1988.A reverse shift control device of an automatic transmission prevents reverse running of the automatic transmission, even though a manual shift lever is set to a reverse range, when the vehicle runs at more than a predetermined speed. Certain shift valves have ports to which line pressure is applied from the manual valve when set to reverse, and also have ports which communicate with a hydraulic servo of a frictional engaging component which is engaged when the vehicle travels in reverse. When the manual valve is set to reverse and the vehicle speed is more than a predetermined speed (for example, 7 km/h), respective pairs of the ports are disconnected due to the shifting of the shift valves based on the signal issued by a controller.
Patent GB-2215692-A (GB)
Title: Stabilizing device diminishing the rolling of ships
Inventor: KACIREK HARTMUT
IPC: B63B39/03
Filed: 1988-03-15
Abstract: Stabilizing device to diminish the rolling of ships, comprising the arrangement of interconnected containers on opposite sides of the ship body which contain a working fluid, said working fluid being a solution of potassium carbonate.
Patent GB-2207584-A (GB)
Title: Display processing apparatus
Inventor: MASON JOHN PAUL
IPC: G06T1/20
Filed: 1987-07-17
Abstract: For generating and processing display images (possibly different ones on respective multiple display units) a pre-processor (12) supplies data and commands to a SIMD (single instruction multiple data) 8 x 8 array (13) of processing elements (procells) (14), each arranged to process 32 bit data words internally but to output only 8 bits at a time. The array (13) comunicates with a barrel shifter cache (18) via a 512 bit (64 x 8) wide data bus. The cache (18) communicates with pixel stores (VIM) via a 712 bit wide K-bus so that pixzones comprising 8 x 8 arrays of pixels can be caled up for processing in the array/cache arrangement (13, 18). A next-pixzone generator (20) determines the consecutive pixzones for processing on the basis of commands from a SIMD instruction unit IS which also controls the SIMD array (13) and cache (18). Methods of using the SIMD array to generate next-pixel addresses upon which the next-pixzone generator acts are also described.