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Patent GB-2076191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements In or Relating to Terminal Systems for Data Processors
IPC: G06F13/28
Filed: 1979-12-13
Abstract: A terminal system, for incorporating a cathode ray tube display, comprising a system bus, a memory subsystem coupled to said system bus, a central processor subsystem coupled to said system bus including a microprocessor for generating a plurality of predetermined address signals in response to a microprocessor interrupt request signal, and a plurality of peripheral device subsystems coupled to said system bus. Apparatus in a peripheral device system requiring access to the system activates a common interrupt signal line which is also connected to the central processor and the latter generates a predetermined memory address. The presence of the address signals on the bus results in the generation of an acknowledge interrupt-signal which is serially applied to all the peripheral device subsystems starting with the one having the highest priority. The highest priority peripheral device subsystem requiring service places signals on the bus for modifying the address signals whereby a routine stored in the memory is referenced for making the interrupting device operative within the system in preference to systems of lower priority. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2084329-A (GB)
Title: Electronic Thermometer
IPC: G01K7/24
Filed: 1981-08-25
Abstract: An electronic thermometer for the measurement of quasi static temperatures includes thermal lag compensation as a function of the rate of change of temperature of thermistor sensor 21. The temperature measurement cycle is terminated when successive compensated readings converge on a consistent value, as indicated by differences between the readings falling below a predetermined value. The compensation C to be added to a temperature T, may be of the form A (T0-T2) or of the form B log [1+A(T0-T2)] where T0 and T2 are preceding and succeeding sensor temperatures and A and B are constants. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2090322-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable Hinges
IPC: E05D5/04
Filed: 1981-09-11
Abstract: A hinge (10) for mounting a door (56) to a horizontally extending shelf member (58) comprises a first, shelf, bracket (12) and a second, door, bracket (14) pivoted with one another about a vertical axis 46. The first bracket (12) comprises a U-sectioned retaining guide (16) fixed to the shelf (58). A slide member (20) is a sliding fit on the guide (16) to permit adjustment of the pivot axis (46) relative to the shelf (58), thus greatly facilitating correct positioning of a hinge during hanging of a door. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2099488-A (GB)
Title: Panelled door
IPC: E06B3/74
Filed: 1981-10-08
Abstract: A panelled door includes a frame 1 having a groove 2 extending along the centre of its inner edge. Inwardly extending tongues 3 are placed in the groove 2. Panels 4 and 5 are placed in the framing defined by the tongues 3. These panels are retained in the framing by profiles 6 which are adhered to the inner edge of the frame 1 and to the lateral faces of the tongues 3 and optionally the panels 4 and 5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2094603-A (GB)
Title: Container for plant growth
IPC: A01G31/00
Filed: 1981-11-19
Abstract: A light compressible container growing plants and which can be rolled up for easier carriage and storage comprises a bag containing a plant growth medium, the medium comprising a cohesive mixture of from 25 to 95% by weight of a resilient, hydrophobic polymeric foam crumb and from 5 to 75% by weight of a solid, hydrophilic non-filamentary particulate material, at least some of the solid particulate material being chemically, mechanically or otherwise attached to the surfaces of the pieces of foam crumb. By "hydrophobic foam" is meant foam that does unaided absorb water in any significant quantity and hence will only effectively become wetted, other than at a surface in direct contact with water, by external aids, e.g. mechanical squeezing.
Patent GB-2088573-A (GB)
Title: Variable magnification photocopier
IPC: G03B27/72
Filed: 1981-11-25
Abstract: In a photocopier having at least two interchangeable lenses on a slidable carriage, each lens has a diaphragm adjustment ring with three latchable positions, the three ring positions of the operative lens being indicated by means of two microswitches which respectively sense the two end ring positions. As shown, the end positions of a ring adjustment lever 16c are sensed by microswitches 13 & 14, and the end positions of lens carriage 15 are similarly sensed by microswitches 26 and 27. In another form (Figure 3), the rings are connected by a chain and a follower pin 30 of lens 11c, which passes through the chain, is sensed in end positions by the microswitches. In a third form (Figure 5), in which the carriage carries two lenses, the rings are operated independently. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2093382-A (GB)
Title: Skeining device
IPC: B65H54/56
Filed: 1982-02-01
Abstract: A skeining device comprises a pair or pairs of opposed pins (2, 3, 29), means (6, 7, 8) for forming loops of wire over the pair or individual pairs of pins, means (1) for simultaneously rotating a pin (2) of the or each pair to twist the loops into skeins, and means (11, 13, 23, 24) for positively and conjointly adjusting the position of a pin (3, 29) of the or each pair in a direction towards the other pin (2) of the respective pair to compensate for shortening of the skein during twisting. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2096589-A (GB)
Title: Regeneration of adsorbents
IPC: C02F1/52
Filed: 1982-04-05
Abstract: A process for the regeneration and recovery of a loaded adsorbent comprises:-   (a) contacting the loaded absorbent with an alkaline solution to effect regeneration of the adsorbent; (b) diluting the resulting slurry with recycled overflow liquid from one or both of steps (c) and (e), to reduce the concentration of adsorbent in the slurry to at least the level where unhindered settling can occur; (c) separating the slurry to give a first liquid overflow and a first solids underflow containing the adsorbent and discharging at least a portion of the first liquid overflow to waste, the remainder (if any) being returned to step (b); (d) slurrying the first solids underflow from step (c) with washwater and recycled second liquid overflow from step (e); (e) separating the thus formed slurry to give a second liquid overflow and a second solids underflow containing the adsorbent and returning a portion of the second liquid overflow to step (d) and the balance to step (b); (f) recovering the second solids underflow containing the regenerated and washed adsorbent. i
Patent GB-2121628-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring the use of TV receivers
Inventor: MEWES THOMAS
IPC: H04N17/00
Filed: 1982-04-26
Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring the channel to which a television receiver is tuned, functions regardless of whether or not the video signal passes through a video cassette recorder or cable television tuner. Signals inductively produced by the receiver R are compared in gate G with like signals from a slave receiver S which is tuned automatically by a sequencer in a microprocessor MP to each channel in turn. The sequencer halts if the signals match, and steps the slave receiver to the next channel if there is no match. The apparatus uses digital pulse techniques and incorporates time delays to obtain signal matching whether the master receiver is tuned with (as illustrated Fig. 2) or without a video cassette recorder or cable television tuner. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2104864-A (GB)
Title: Easy-open containers
Inventor: YOSHIKAWA TSUKASA
IPC: B65D17/30
Filed: 1982-06-18
Abstract: A container for food or drink comprises a main body and a lid, the lid having a laminated structure of at least an aluminium foil layer and a synthetic resin film layer, cutting means being provided for cutting at least a part of the lid, the cutting means comprising moulded bodies of a synthetic resin which are bonded to the synthetic resin film layer during a process of moulding the bodies on the lid. In one embodiment, not shown, the cutting means comprises a pull- tab and a cutting guide extending along at least an outer periphery of a cutting region, the guide and tab being located on opposite faces of the lid and being connected through an aperture in the lid. In the illustrated embodiment, a resin rib structure 28 is bonded to the resin layer 30 of the lid, and the cutting guide comprises a recessed portion 37 in the structure which corresponds to a groove 39 in the lid. Pulling on the tab 33 leads to fracture of the lid along groove 39. A rib 36 is provided to protect a user's lips when drinking. In further embodiments, a blade is embedded at the base of the tab to assist initial cutting. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2107079-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to interferometers
Inventor: BUCHNER HANS
IPC: G01B9/02
Filed: 1982-09-21
Abstract: An interferometer which is less susceptible to tilt than usual comprises a monochromatic light source (1) emitting a light beam (13) which passes through a first quarter wave plate (2) and is incident on a first beam-splitting means (5). The latter means (5) produces two partial beams, namely a reference beam (15) and a measuring beam (16). First and second beam reflecting means (6, 7) reflect the reference and measuring beams back to the beam-splitting means (5) where there interfere. The interfering measuring beam and reflecting beam, which constitute a first homologous beam couple, are directed by the first beam-splitting means (5) to a second beam-splitting means (8) which splits them into a second, deviated homologous beam couple (15'', 16'') and a third homologous beam couple (15', 16') which are detected by respective photodetectors (12, 11). The active photo-electric faces of the photodetector (12, 11) are aligned relative to the homologous beam couples (15'', 16'' and 15', 16') respectively and are displaceable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2108526-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in firelighters
Inventor: KRETZSCHMANN GUNTER
IPC: C10L11/04
Filed: 1982-11-05
Abstract: White firelighters comprise a support substance carrying therein an energy source which contains from 1 to 80% by weight of soft paraffins. These firelighters, by the use of soft paraffins, and especially slack waxes, as blending agents have a reduced fuel oil or petroleum content without a corresponding reduction in their calorific value, igniting qualities or stability.
Patent GB-2108356-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement at telephone exchanges particularly for connecting such exchanges with each other for example through a line separated from the public telephone network
Inventor: NYBERG KARL FOLKE
IPC: H04Q3/00
Filed: 1981-11-04
Abstract: The invention refers to that type of telephone exchange installations which comprises protection relays (17, 18) which when operating current failure occurs shunt the exchange installation (8, 9, 10) and connect an extension (14) directly to an associated telephone line network (15). The invention solves the problem of using such installations when the wish is to interconnect two exchanges through a private or leased line (15', 15') in such a way that one (18') of the relays (11') is controlled by a programmable computer circuit (21', 22', 23') which circuit is connected to an extension line circuit 19'). The arrangement is such that external incoming calls are directed to said extension line circuit (9') while outgoing calls are directed from the central line (10') of the exchange (8') to said network (15').
Patent GB-2113442-A (GB)
Title: Cash register display
Inventor: GROSS HENRY
IPC: G01G1/00
Filed: 1982-12-16
Abstract: An electronic cash register has a subsidiary display panel (24) on the operator's side in addition to the usual main display panel (10) front and back, all operated by a logic system whereby operation of the usual amount keys (13) causes the amount to be displayed on the subsidiary display panel only, where upon corrections of miskeying may be made and operation of any of the usual function keys (14) serves to effect display in the main panels and enter the amount of the logic memory. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2118762-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical cell with compacted cathode containing polyolefin powder additive
Inventor: FEHLING JOHN RICHARD
IPC: H01M4/62
Filed: 1983-03-04
Abstract: An electrochemical cell having a compacted e.g. extruded cathode wherein small amounts of a powdered polyolefin such as polypropylene are added to the active cathode material prior to compaction. The cathode mixture may comprise graphite, MnO2, polypropylene and KOH electrolyte and may be used with a zinc anode.
Patent GB-2141401-A (GB)
Title: Sheet material dispenser
Inventor: ARDUINI GIANNI
IPC: A47K10/28
Filed: 1983-06-15
Abstract: A dispenser for a roll of sheet material especially paper towelling, comprises a housing 2 for accommodating the roll 1 and a receptacle 11 for receiving the soiled material. The material 5 is fed out of the housing by first feed rollers 6, 7 and is then looped around the underneath of the receptacle and up over a lip 14 to be fed through second feed rollers 16, 17 and allowed to fall freely into the receptacle. A handle 10 operated drive synchronously rotates the rollers to advance the material. The upward run of the loop to the second feed rollers 16, 17 is disposed in front of the downward run of the loop so that soiled material is immediately squeezed through rollers 16, 17 and rethreading is facilitated, should breakage of the material occur. The rollers may have a resilient surface to grip and squeeze the material. The rear of receptacle 11 may be recessed to allow material issuing from the housing to pass downwardly between it and a wall on which the dispenser is mounted. Hinged front part 40 of the housing allows a fresh roll of material to be supplied. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2124574-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for accumulation and transfer of articles
Inventor: SUZAKI TOSIO
IPC: B65B35/56
Filed: 1983-06-24
Abstract: An apparatus for accumulation and transfer of articles is disposed between the apparatus of the preceding step and the apparatus of the succeeding step, and is capable of receiving the articles supplied one or ion several pieces at a time from the apparatus of the preceding step and sending the articles out in a number different from the number that are supplied. The apparatus comprises a first drive sprocket 4 driven intermittently or continuously and a second drive sprocket 5 driven intermittently, a pair of movable sprockets 3,3a movable along separate guides 11, 12, respectively, an endless chain running around said first and second drive sprockets and said movable sprockets and provided with a number of article holders attached thereto at a predetermined distance from one another, and detectors for detecting quantities of movement of the movable sprockets. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2126172-A (GB)
Title: Tipping vehicle
Inventor: HOY GORDON
IPC: B60P1/34
Filed: 1983-06-24
Abstract: A body (1) can be elevated relative to a wheeled chassis (2) by one or more actuators (4), pairs of links (10, 11) on each side of the vehicle connecting the body (1) to the chassis (2) rearwardly of the actuator(s) (4) are arranged so that, as the body is tipped it is moved forwardly and upwardly relative to the chassis, to counter the tendency to jacknife. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2127372-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for guiding scraper chain conveyors
Inventor: TRUMPER DR THOMAS
IPC: B65G19/22
Filed: 1983-08-31
Abstract: A structure forming a curved channel section of a scraper-chain conveying apparatus uses endless roller chains 15, 16 for guiding a scraper chain assembly 14, 15 around a corner. The roller chains 15, 16 run around chain wheels 18 and are deflected into curved paths by guide plates 17. Each chain 15, 16 is assembled from closely- adjacent similar elements 20 inter- connected via hinge pins 30 projecting through interengaging lugs 25,26. The pins 30 carry rollers 31 engaging in a track 33 in the associated guide plate 17. Each element 20 has an open-ended trapezoidal recess 21 and these recesses 21 combine to form a nearly continuous slot into which the end regions 5' of the scrapers 5 of the assembly 14, 15 are received and located for the guidance. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2145905-A (GB)
Title: Audible warning device
Inventor: ISHIKAWA YOSHINOBU
IPC: G10K11/02
Filed: 1983-12-06
Abstract: An audible warning device includes a piezo-electric element (36) attached to one surface of a base (31) having a central aperture. A horn (42) with opposite open ends is fixedly secured at one end thereof to the other surface of the base and disposed in communication with the central aperture. A drive circuit (53) is operable to drive the piezo-electric element to produce a sound wave.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2155330-A (GB)
Title: Solvent granulation technique for forming solid formulation of nystatin
Inventor: HIMADRISEN
IPC: A61K9/16
Filed: 1984-03-08
Abstract: A method is provided for forming granules of nystatin from which nystatin is readily released wherein a mix is formed of nystatin, a binder and optionally other excipients, the mix is granulated in the presence of a solvent in which the binder is at least partially soluble, and the solvent is then removed leaving granules of nystatin. The so-formed granules containing nystatin may then optionally be mixed with one or more additional excipients and compressed to form tablets from which nystatin is readily released.
Patent GB-2141976-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle door handle
Inventor: RADDE WERNER
IPC: E05B65/26
Filed: 1984-03-21
Abstract: The essence of the invention is that the handle (4) has its external contour (6) let in flush with the external contour (7) of the door (9). Preferably the handle is spring loaded and held in the closed, flush position against the spring bias by a catch which is releasable to permit the handle to spring out into a position in which it can be gripped and used to open the car door. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2153508-A (GB)
Title: Web drying machines
Inventor: FRASER PETER J
IPC: D21F7/00
Filed: 1984-06-20
Abstract: A multi-cylinder drying machine is fitted with ventilation boxes (15) having nozzles (16) for directing drying medium through the porous fabric 13/14 and over the web (12) being dried before and after the latter leaves the surface of the drying cylinder (11). A flexible aerofoil or curved plate (17) extends from the downstream edge of the nozzle (16) to the fabric (13/14) and can be deflected against a curved wall (25) or an extension (26) of the nozzle box to allow passage of wads. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147274-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use in dispensing beer and a method of dispensing beer using that apparatus
Inventor: DUCKWORTH ANTHONY
IPC: B67D1/12
Filed: 1984-08-10
Abstract: Apparatus for use in dispensing beer at a dispense station from a supply of beer comprises first and second separate flow paths (11, 12) for beer, first dispense means in the form of a flow measuring device (13) and a valve (14) operative to dispense a metered first portion of beer through the first flow path (11) and second dispense means (17) operative to dispense a second portion of beer through the second flow path (12). The beer flowing through the first flow path (11) is relatively undisturbed, while that flowing through the second path (12) is highly disturbed, so as to form a head when it is dispensed into a glass (24). The operation of the second dispense means may be controlled by the user, or automatic, and the volume of the second portion dispensed may similarly be controlled by the user, or be predetermined. The total volume of beer dispensed may be measured out by master measuring means (27). Alternatively the master measuring means may dispense two lots of beer through the same flow path, one lot being relatively undisturbed and the other lot being disturbed, whereby when the whole volume has been dispersed the beer has a head. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166108-A (GB)
Title: A detachable handle for a container
Inventor: FAIRCLOUGH ANDREW STEPHEN
IPC: B25G1/00
Filed: 1984-10-05
Abstract: A detachable handle 2 for a container, which handle 2 comprises a body portion 4 which in use is positionable along a side of the container and which is adjustable in length, e.g. telescopic, to accommodate various sizes of container, and attachment means 8 for attaching to a side or a top of the container. The attachment means may comprise a pair of resiliently biased jaws 8 which are pivotal about point 10 into an inoperative position. Alternatively, the attachment means may comprise a clip means having a swivel portion for extending into a container through a hole in the container end (Fig. 5), or a strap means or a chain means. The handle preferably includes a support means for engaging underneath the container, the support means having a flat base 13 and a raised upper portion for engaging the container base or a rib for engaging the container (Fig. 6) or a central depression in which the container base rests (Fig. 8). The body portion 4 is preferably provided with a finger grip section 6. The handle is made of metal or plastics. The container may be a beverage or food can, a condiment can or a chemical flask. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147538-A (GB)
Title: Bale accumulator
Inventor: SAUNDERS PATRICK GEORGE
IPC: A01D85/00
Filed: 1984-10-25
Abstract: A bale accumulator comprises a frame (10) in which bales are received from a chute from a baler (14). A gate (26) directs the bales to one side or the other of the accumulator. On one side, a gate (32) pivots between two positions to divert bales into two locations. On the other side, two gates (40,42) pivot together to locate bales in two different positions (see Fig. 3) and then open to receive a third bale between them (see Fig. 4). The bales pivot the rear gates (32,40,42) against the action of springs (36,46,48) by means of cams (38) attached to the gates (32,40,42). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2168188-A (GB)
Title: A laminated plastic map packaging system
Inventor: SHORT PETER
IPC: G09B29/02
Filed: 1984-12-05
Abstract: The system consists of map sections in a compact format, with each section protected by laminating between sheets of plastic, thus making the map easy to use whilst protecting it effectively from the elements, and allowing erasable notes and routes to be written thereon. The individual sections may contain cross-references to adjacent sections as shown. The map sections, supplied individually or in groups, may optionally be contained within a protective package, cover, or envelope which may also have openings or windows to allow use of the maps contained within. The protective package may optionally have additional sections for accessories such as compass or calculator and these additional sections may also have openings or windows. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2163196-A (GB)
Title: Cutting roller mounts
Inventor: SCHRAMM KLAUS
IPC: E21B10/10
Filed: 1985-01-03
Abstract: A mount for mounting a cutting roller 6 in a cover plate 1 of a boring head, in particular that of a tunnelling machine, makes possible the mounting and dismounting of the cutting roller 6 from inside the machine. The mount consists of a box 5 welded to the cover plate 1 and having bearing blocks for the axle stubs 8 and 9 of the cutting roller 6 and an aperture through which the cutting roller 6 partially protrudes from the surface of the cover plate 1. The bearing blocks are provided with mounting channels 10 which open towards the inside of the tunnelling machine and whose cross- section corresponds to the cross-section of the axle stubs 8 and 9. The roller 6 is braced in the mounting channels 10 and 11 by means of wedges 14 which are engaged in guides 12 in the bearing blocks and are held in the bracing position by bolts 16. <IMAGE>