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Patent GB-2116601-A (GB)
Title: Suspended ceiling access panel
Inventor: CARTRIGHT PETER THOMAS
IPC: E05D7/08
Filed: 1983-03-16
Abstract: A panel 8 is pivotally mounted in a frame 1 by means of a fixed pin 11 extending outwardly from each of a pair of side walls 12 of the panel 8 and each engaging in an 'L'-shaped slot in a respective side wall 2 of the frame 1. Each slot has a limb 3 open at 4 in the upper edge of the side wall 2 to allow the panel to be removed from the frame. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2121061-A (GB)
Title: Water resistant coating compositions
Inventor: PARR GEORGE MARTIN
IPC: C09D131/04
Filed: 1983-05-03
Abstract: A coating composition especially for use on roofs and walls to provide new surfaces thereon or to repair damaged or leaking surfaces comprises an aqueous emulsion polymer and a drying oil. The polymer may be an acrylic or styrene modified acrylic polymer or a blend thereof and the drying oil may be a vegetable drying oil, preferably dehydrated castor oil. The composition may include driers, emulsifiers and insolubilizing agents.
Patent GB-2123321-A (GB)
Title: Vice and workbench in which separate vice jaws are releasably attached to worktop
Inventor: HILTON ALLAN RICHARD
IPC: B25H1/08
Filed: 1983-06-23
Abstract: A workbench comprises a worktop 20 supported by a collapsible leg arrangement 21, the worktop being adapted to support a vice comprising separate fixed and movable vice jaws 23, 24. The worktop 20 is formed with elongate slots 42 at predetermined locations, each adapted to receive a depending hook-like formation 28 of a fixed vice jaw 23. The worktop 20 also is formed at predetermined locations at its edge and extending inboard of the latter elongate recesses into each of which movable vice jaws 24 can be located and secured by complementary formations 46 at the inboard ends of the recesses and movable vice jaws. The separate fixed and movable vice jaws are secured in an operational working relationship by the worktop and such relationship can be varied. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2145631-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for setting-up or solving crossword puzzles
Inventor: BATE LAURA MARY
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1983-08-25
Abstract: A board for designing, copying and solving crossword and other word puzzles and for playing word games is made so that the pattern of the crossword "stays put" when the board is inverted. The board has an erasable surface marked with a rectangular grid and the blank spaces of the crossword are formed thereon by pattern-making pieces held in place magnetically or by means of centre or corner projections which engage with corresponding holes in the board. Words are formed in the remaining spaces by means of freely removable lettered pieces or by pencilling in etc. with subsequent erasure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2128297-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to fluid flow control systems
Inventor: TATTERSALL EDWARD GUNSTON
IPC: B60V1/11
Filed: 1983-09-26
Abstract: A fluid flow control system 1 for connecting a source of pressurised fluid (centrifugal air fan 2) with a region 3 of varying pressure, comprises a fluid supply duct 4 having an inlet end 5 and an outlet end 6 connected to the region 3. A vent duct 7 leads to atmosphere and has a vent valve means 10 in the form of a hollow, inflatable wall member 20, which is sensitive to changes in pressure within the supply duct 4. The system has particular application to the improvement of "ride" quality in gas-cushion vehicles operating over rough ground or water.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2128686-A (GB)
Title: Turbine overspeed limiter
Inventor: ROBERTS DEREK AUBREY
IPC: F01D21/04
Filed: 1983-10-06
Abstract: The turbine of a gas turbine engine is provided with a mechanism 25 designed to tilt the nozzle guide vane segments 26 into the path of the turbine rotor blades 65 to decelerate the rotor if a shaft connecting the turbine rotor to a compressor rotor breaks. In one arrangement the segments 26 are supported on structure 42. When the shaft breaks, the rearward movement of the rotor unlatches the segments 26 from structure 42 and causes them to tilt into the path of the turbine rotor blades 65. The segments 26 and the turbine rotor blades 65 destroy each other and the resulting debris is ejected out of the engine jet pipe destroying further downstream turbine stages. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2139889-A (GB)
Title: Transfusion emulsion
Inventor: WAKABAYASHI TOSHIO
IPC: A61K31/23
Filed: 1984-03-19
Abstract: The emulsion comprises a fatty acid containing 20 - 22 carbon atoms or an ester of the fatty acid or a mixture of two or more of the fatty acids and the esters, a vegetable oil, an emulsifier and water. The emulsion is nutritionally valuable and possesses antithrombotic and antiarteriosclerotic activity.
Patent GB-2143757-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for removing dross and similar waste material from the surface of molten metals
Inventor: KATHEDER SIEGFRIED
IPC: B22D43/00
Filed: 1984-07-12
Abstract: The dross (6) at the surface of molten metal in the molds (1) of a pig casting machine, which molds (1) are circulated by an endless belt conveyor (2), is removed by at least one ladle (20) which is submersible below the surface of the metal. In the submerged state the ladle (20) coacts with a scraper (30) which is also submersible in the molten metal and is displacable towards the ladle (20) by an actuator (31,32) in order to push the dross (6) onto the ladle (20) (see Fig. 5). The ladle (20) can then be swung about a swivel shaft (21) in a substantially vertical plane out from the mold in order to eject the taken-up dross into a container (4) which has a rim (5) acting as a stop for the ladle (20). The ladle (20) and the scraper (30) are conjointly supported at a vertically reciprocable piston of a pneumatic or hydraulic piston-cylinder unit (10,11) which is movable on guides (13) along the direction of a movement of the molds (1), by a piston-cylinder unit (14). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2162171-A (GB)
Title: Amidine compounds
Inventor: FUJII SETSURO
IPC: C07D307/85
Filed: 1984-07-26
Abstract: The invention provides amidine compounds of the general formula   <IMAGE> wherein A represents a furan, thiophene or benzofuran group; R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a straight or branched chain alkyl group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R2 represents a hydrogen atom, a straight or branched chain alkyl group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, an acyl group or   <IMAGE> in which R3, R4 and R5, any two of which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom or a strain or branched chain alkyl group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; or either R1 and R2, when R2 does not represent a nitrogen containing radical, or any two or more of radicals R1, R3, R4 and R5, together with the nitrogen atoms to which they are attached, form a heterocyclic ring system, which may optionally contain other hetero atoms, and which may be unsubstituted or substituted; and n is 0, 1 or 2, and physiologically tolerable acid addition salts thereof, as well as processes for their preparation. The compounds are useful as powerful anti-trypsin, anti-plasmin, anti-kallikrein and anti-thrombin agents and are also useful as powerful anti-complement agents.
Patent GB-2166943-A (GB)
Title: Computer work station
Inventor: LATHAM KENNETH NORMAN
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 1984-10-20
Abstract: A computer workstation or security enclosure 10 is provided for housing a computer 12, such as a microcomputer. A disc drive unit 14 is also mountable within the work station, and a monitor 16 may be mounted on top of the work station. A front access door 18 is openable to permit the computer to be extended to its in-use working position. The door 18 is lockable. The computer is mounted on slide rails whereby it is freely movable to and from its working position. The lock for the work station is arranged to prevent closure of the door, except when locked, whereby the unlocked condition is clearly evident. The enclosure 10 may be secured to a desktop by nuts and bolts which can only be unfastened from within the enclosure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2157659-A (GB)
Title: Boxes and blanks therefor
Inventor: JOHNSON BRIAN PATRICK
IPC: B65D5/00
Filed: 1985-03-21
Abstract: A blank for forming a box is scored with folding lines (18) so that the box can be folded to form a box base (13) and sides (14, 15). The box has corner formations each having a cut out corner (21), a first cut (22) parallel to one side, a second cut (23) parallel to the other side and a third cut (24) extending from near the end of the second cut parallel to the first cut. The portion (25) between the first and third cuts is scored with fold lines (26) so that the portion can be folded to provide a pillar giving the box rigidity at the corners. Integral tabs 30 fit in the pillar to hold the box together. The box has high volume per area of blank and good strength. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2157651-A (GB)
Title: Forklift accessory
Inventor: SIMONZ JOHN C
IPC: B66F9/065
Filed: 1985-04-19
Abstract: An accessory 50 for use with the tines 36 of a forklift in unloading cargo 44 from a container 42 where the cargo has a lifting bar 60. The accessory comprises a framework having a pair of tine accepting chambers 54 and a pair of lifting bar engaging hooks 58 depending from the framework. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161019-A (GB)
Title: Electron microscope with interchangeable lenses
Inventor: KOIKE HIROTAMI
IPC: H01J37/20
Filed: 1985-04-23
Abstract: An electron microscope has an objective lens 50 which comprises a lower yoke 51, an upper yoke 52 disposed within the lower yoke and an excitation coil 53. The lens is removably mounted on a supporting block 54 by means of bolts 55. This arrangement allows difference lenses to be easily substituted for the lens 50 so that the uses to which the microscope can be put are increased. Difference types of objective lens are described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2158436-A (GB)
Title: Pyrano derivatives
Inventor: ESANU ANDRE
IPC: E04H1/12
Filed: 1985-04-23
Abstract: This invention relates to new pyranoderivatives of the formula: <IMAGE>   wherein X1 is H, Cl or Br and Z stands for:   <IMAGE> wherein X2 is H, Cl or Br, T is O or S and Y stands for an arabinose, xylose or ribose moiety, the acetylated form of the same, with either a pyranose or furanose configuration and bound to the R moiety of either the  alpha  or the  beta  anomer, to a preparation process of said compounds from stoichiometric proportions of the compound R-H and of the selected ose, and to therapeutic compositions, the active ingredient of which comprises at least one of these compounds associated with an appropriate diluent or carrier.
Patent GB-2158607-A (GB)
Title: Fiber optic coupler
Inventor: KAWASAKI BRIAN SUSUMU
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 1985-05-03
Abstract: For use particularly in a local splice monitor, a fiber optic coupler for coupling light into and out of an optical waveguide (31) without breaking the waveguide has a transparent body (12) through which a passage extends. The passage accommodates a waveguide and has an angled section (38) with the apex of the angle sufficiently sharp that light propagating along the waveguide (31) is emitted as a beam at the angled section (38). The light is detected by a photodetector (42). Alternatively, light from a light emitting source (29) is injected into the waveguide at the fiber angle (38). In another embodiment, the fibre is pressed by a transparent block so as to extend around part of the circumference of a cylindrical rod (see Figure 9 - not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178771-A (GB)
Title: Picnicing or sunbathing enclosure
Inventor: SEDGEMORE CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: E04H15/00
Filed: 1985-08-08
Abstract: The enclosure comprises a damp proof base 1 for placement on the ground, secured to side walls 2-5 which enclose the base to shelter the enclosed area from the wind. The enclosure can be rolled and/or folded away when not in use. The base and side walls are preferably of flexible sheet material and 12 supported by rigid or semi-rigid members 6, 7 coupled by push-fit connectors 8, 9. Permanent openings are provided for drainage purposes and pegs or stakes are provided for anchoring the enclosure to the ground. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2168157-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical sensor
Inventor: CASS ANTHONY EDWARD GEORGE
IPC: G01N33/94
Filed: 1985-08-30
Abstract: An electrochemical sensor which is capable of detecting the level of N- acetyl primary aromatic amines, such as paracetamol, in whole blood. The sensor comprises an electrode poised at a suitable potential which is contacted with a system comprising:   a) a sample suspected to contain paracetamol or a derivative thereof, and b) an enzyme capable of catalysing the hydrolysis of an N-acylated primary aromatic amine or a derivative thereof, and, measures the current flowing in the electrode as a measure of the quantity of hydrolysis products formed and thereby of the concentration of N-acylated primary aromatic amine or derivatives thereof in the sample.   The enzyme may be immobilised on an electrode which is incorporated in a potentrostat circuit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2169424-A (GB)
Title: Frequency controlled resonant regulator
Inventor: WENDT FRANK STARR
IPC: H02M7/53846
Filed: 1985-11-21
Abstract: The primary winding of a high leakage inductance power tranformer is coupled to a source of unregulated voltage and to a square wave voltage generator that includes first and second alternately conducting output switching transistors. A voltage controlled oscillator establishes the operating frequency of the voltage generator. A resonating capacitor is coupled to a transformer secondary winding that is loosely coupled with the primary winding. The capacitor forms a series tuned circuit with the leakage inductance between the primary and secondary windings of the transformer. The operating point of the tuned circuit voltage verses frequency characteristic curve determines the amplitude of the generally sinusoidal output voltage across the secondary winding, in accordance with the operating frequency of the square wave voltage generator. A feedback circuit senses the amplitude of the output voltage and varies the frequency of the voltage controlled oscillator to regulate the output voltage.
Patent GB-2186210-A (GB)
Title: Divided-bed fluid filter
Inventor: MARSHALL DENNIS ALBERT GEORGE
IPC: B01D53/04
Filed: 1986-02-11
Abstract: A divided-bed fluid filter comprises a casing (10) containing three filter elements (12, 14, 16) and inclined planar baffles (18, 20) which ensure that air or other gaseous fluid entering the filter is divided into three separate streams, in which the casing (10) is of generally rectangular shape and is provided with a sealing element (36) on its upper external surface to permit that sealing element to make sealing contact with a corresponding flange or other surface within a filter-holding canister into which the filter is insertable, there being handles (44, 46) on the front wall (48) of the filter casing (10) to permit the casing to be withdrawn from the canister by grasping and pulling those handles. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2187946-A (GB)
Title: Castor assemblies
Inventor: HOWELL DOUGLAS HAYDEN
IPC: B60B33/02
Filed: 1986-03-21
Abstract: A castor assembly of the kind incorporating a castor wheel and a main brake for the castor wheel, in which an additional braking member (80; 100; 123, 124) is provided to retard rotation of the castor wheel and thus help to prevent uncontrollable movement of a structure supported by the castor assembly when the main brake is released. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174280-A (GB)
Title: Heat generating resistor
Inventor: SUGATA MASAO
IPC: C23C14/00
Filed: 1986-03-21
Abstract: A heat-generating resistor having a functional thin film 4 comprising an amorphous material containing halogen atoms in a matrix of carbon atoms formed on a substrate 2. The substrate may be glass, ceramic, silicon, polyamide or polyimide. The resistor film is applied by glow discharge through carbon and halogen supplying gases or vacuum deposition using a carbon containing target and a halogen containing gas. The halogen is preferably fluorine or chlorine and its concentration may vary across the thickness of the resistor layer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174152-A (GB)
Title: Fuel pump, particularly a diaphragm pump, driven by an internal combustion engine and mounted directly on the engine
Inventor: KUHLEN ERNST
IPC: F02M37/20
Filed: 1986-04-08
Abstract: A fuel pump is described, particularly a diaphragm pump, which is driven by an internal combustion engine, the pump being mounted directly on the engine. The working chamber of the pump aspirates fuel into a working chamber (12) through a suction valve (13) and discharges it through a discharge valve (15) into a delivery chamber (30). The suction valve (13) communicates directly with an antechamber (14) which itself communicates through an inlet and an outlet channel (23,22), each containing a non-return valve (19,20), with the fuel tank of the engine. This allows evaporated fuel to be refluxed from the antechamber to the tank. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2193955-A (GB)
Title: Liquid separator
Inventor: JAMES WALTER MANSEL
IPC: B01D17/02
Filed: 1986-08-18
Abstract: A device having two compartments to enable the separation of a substance floating on a liquid body using a system of overshot and undershot weirs. The separated materials are delivered into individual containers. Provision is made for a number of embodiments to enable the separator to operate under various adverse conditions which may be encountered at sea. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195516-A (GB)
Title: Multiplexing arrangement
Inventor: WILLIAMSON ROBERT LASTON
IPC: H04J3/04
Filed: 1986-09-20
Abstract: Information on two tributary lines 15, 16, having a capacity of 140 Mbit/s, is multiplexed onto a main path 12 having a capacity of 280 Mbit/s and operating at a higher rate via two spur lines 10,11 with the same capacity and operating rate as the main path and coupled thereto at a branching point 23. Multiplexer means at terminals 13 between the tributary and spur lines serve to multiplex the information on the tributary lines with a version thereof which is delayed by one frame, so that the information is transmitted over the spur cables twice in adjacent frames. All of the information on the spur cables is applied to the main path by means of a changeover switch, at the branching point, which is switched at the frame rate. When the main path and branching point are underwater as in a submarine optical cable system the multiplexers at terminals 13 can be land-based and readily accessible, the underwater equipment at the branching point being relatively uncomplex. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2185044-A (GB)
Title: A cushion core, in particular for an aircraft seat, and a process for its manufacture
Inventor: BAYMAK FARUK
IPC: B68G1/00
Filed: 1986-04-09
Abstract: The core consists of relatively temperature-resistant fibers (6), preferably plastic fibers. Such cushions can be used not only in the aviation industry but also in the vehicle and furniture industries.
Patent GB-2198270-A (GB)
Title: Car security system
Inventor: WILSON DAVID ROBESON
IPC: B60R25/102
Filed: 1986-12-06
Abstract: The Car Security System warns of a car being stolen or broken into by means of a signal sent from hardware 2, 3 in the vehicle to a Visual Display Unit in a Police Station via a Mulitplex signal 9. The signal is sent when the owner fails to input his personal code within twenty seconds into a Key-pad 1 located in the dashboard. The signal is received in the Police Station, de-coded 6, logged 7 and displayed on the Visual Display Unit 8. In addition a one-way speech microphone 2a may be installed in the vehicle. The system is also activated if the Key-pad is disconnected.   If the rear windscreen was broken the signal would be routed via the front windscreen or other suitable places on the vehicle that may be used to transmit the signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191847-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulically driven engine cooling systems
Inventor: SPURRY RODERICK HOWELL
IPC: F01P7/12
Filed: 1987-03-03
Abstract: A hydrostatic fan drive for a vehicle engine 3, Fig. 2, comprises a modulating bypass valve 24 which is responsive to coolant temperature selectively to deliver hydraulic fluid to the fan motor 2 or to bypass that motor. Control of the bypass valve 24 is electrohydraulic, with a temperature sensor 25 delivering an electrical control signal to a solenoid- actuated pilot valve stage 42, Fig. 3, of the bypass valve to vary the pilot pressure in a control valve chamber 40 of the bypass valve housing 30. A main valve element is a lift valve member 35 responsive to the pilot pressure to open or close a bypass passage between an inlet 32 and exhaust 33. The bypass valve may also have an overpressure relief valve 47, preferably also controlled from the pilot pressure in the control valve chamber 40. Electrohydraulic control of the kind specified provides many advantages including a more unrestricted choice of operating characteristic, significantly reduced hydraulic ducting and faster and more accurate response to coolant temperature changes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2196118-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced luminescent assay
Inventor: BARNARD GEOFFREY JOHN RUSSELL
IPC: C12Q1/28
Filed: 1987-09-03
Abstract: In an assay in which a ligand is labelled by conjugation to a dihydrophthalazinedione (DPD), e.g. luminol or isoluminol, and the conjugated DPD is reacted with an oxidant, e.g. hydrogen peroxide, and an active heme group catalyst, e.g. microperoxidase, the light intensity is enhanced by certain sterically hindered amines defined as saturated bycyclic compounds having a nitrogen atom at one or both bridgehead positions or a piperidine ring compound having four C1-4 alkyl groups at the 2- and 6-positions. 1,4-Diazabicyclo[2.2.2]-octane, known as ''DABCO'' is preferred.
Patent GB-2211101-A (GB)
Title: Table for a game
Inventor: GARNER ROBERT
IPC: A63F7/07
Filed: 1988-10-13
Abstract: A table for a game e.g. bowls, skittles, comprises a rectangular rink or playing area (1) presenting a playing surface formed from a textile fabric having a low pile e.g. a height of about 1 mm to 4 mm. The sides and back of the area are each bounded by gutters (2, 11) to receive a bowl out of play. As shown gutters (11) terminate in removable barriers (3) beyond which are gutter extensions (4) for bowls (5) awaiting play. Interior walls of gutters can be covered with fabric of colour contrasting with colour of fabric of playing area. Bowls e.g. of synthetic resin, lignum vitae are made with bias - they are struck by a cue (9) and a removable mat (7) provides temporary support - mat is of stainless steel or other dense material. For skittles, gutters can be inclined. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2211085-A (GB)
Title: Fixing means for castors and glides
Inventor: CHINN HERBERT
IPC: B60B33/00
Filed: 1988-10-17
Abstract: A fixing pin for a castor (10) or glide comprises an elongate member having a head (23), formed by a single-blow forging operation, a rolled thread portion (24) adjacent the head (23) and a generally cylindrical shank portion adjacent the thread portion, the shank portion including a peripheral groove (16) adapted to receive a castor (10) or glide body as a snap engagement. The pin is assembled with a nut (13) and conventional castor (10) or glide, to produce a low-profile assembly capable of passing under articles of furniture. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2211094-A (GB)
Title: Surface vibration analysis
Inventor: CAMPBELL FREDERICK CHARLES
IPC: A61B7/00
Filed: 1988-10-21
Abstract: A method for determining motility comprising the detection, by means such as a transducer, of vibration of the external abdominal surface generated by gastrointestinal vibration and analysis of the signals produced by the transducer. Means are provided for integrating the signal over discrete time intervals in order to obtain meaningful results.