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Patent GB-2199237-A (GB)
Title: Vegetable shaper
Inventor: BONNELL FRANCIS
IPC: A23N15/00
Filed: 1987-11-03
Abstract: Apparatus (10) for cutting vegetables, such as a potato 16, has a turntable member (11) having portion (15) upon which a vegetable can be spiked. The member (11) can be indexed about its axis (A-A) by a mechanism (17, 20) and blade (20) is mounted to pivot about a second axis (B-B) transverse to axis (A-A). By performing a cut at each indexed position a polygonally cross-sectionally shaped, axially symmetrical vegetable can be formed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215271-A (GB)
Title: Templets for decoding ingredient-specifying arrays of marks
Inventor: HOSKING KEITH HERBERT
IPC: G09C1/04
Filed: 1988-03-07
Abstract: Ingredients within a container are each indicated by a specific subset of marks within an array of possible mark positions, and a templet is provided with removable portions corresponding to all said possible mark positions whereby it can be prepared to identify the presence of a particular ingredient (when placed in registry with the array) by removal of those portions corresponding to the subset associated with that ingredient, whereby the presence of the ingredient is indicated by the presence of a mark (2) been through the aperture (6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2212096-A (GB)
Title: Food moulder
Inventor: NICHOLSON JOHN BERESFORD
IPC: A22C17/00
Filed: 1988-11-04
Abstract: A food moulder (10) which is intended to prepare food product which can be moulded around carrier sticks in order to form a kebab-type product. The food moulder comprises a moulding box (11) for receiving extrudable food product, moulding apertures (13) arranged to mould the food product upon extrusion into a plurality of separate elongate food elements, a piston (15) slidable within the moulding box (11) in order to extrude the food product through the moulding apertures (13), and guide means (16, 17) provided on the face of the piston to receive the ends of the carrier sticks each introduced in use through a respective moulding aperture (13) and through the unextruded food product in the moulding box (11). The arrangement is such that, upon extrusion, each separate elongate food element is moulded substantially uniformally around its respective carrier stick, to form a kebab-type food product. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221000-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to metallic sealing rings and their manufacture
Inventor: NICHOLSON TERENCE PETER
IPC: F16L23/20
Filed: 1989-06-01
Abstract: A metallic sealing ring particularly for sealing flange joints is of open or closed hollow sinuous radial cross-section with each of its axial end faces in-curved to define an axially outward facing deep peripheral groove (2). Alternatively at least one side wall can be curved to form a concave shallow arcuate profile groove (4), the axial end faces are oblique or the end portions at one end of the end faces are inwardly curved to make mutual contact. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238295-A (GB)
Title: Storage containers
Inventor: MARTIN DAVID SIMEON
IPC: B65D88/12
Filed: 1989-11-20
Abstract: A storage container for storing boxes 15 of articles is in the form of a rectangular box having access thereto through openings in a pair of opposite side walls. The openings are closable by means of doors 6, 7. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240717-A (GB)
Title: Disposable urinal tube for females
Inventor: HOULDEN ANTONY JAMES
IPC: A61F5/455
Filed: 1990-02-07
Abstract: The tube is of generally horned shape having an overall length of 125mm, the top of the tube being wider than the bottom and curved over for comfort. Its use is more convenient in remote places where facilities are not available or are dirty and is easier and quicker when clothes are difficult to remove. The tube is removed from a sterilized bag in which it is provided, placed between the legs with the top covering the urethra and held firmly in place at the bottom with the hand while being pointed away from the body. After use, the tube is replaced in the bag for disposal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227966-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical machining with avoidance of erosion
Inventor: THORNTON FRED ROY
IPC: B23H3/00
Filed: 1990-02-12
Abstract: A metal workpiece (105) for electrochemical machining, particularly one comprising titanium and/or aluminium, is protected from pitting by the application of an adherent conductive and protective coating (202) comprising a compound of at least one noble metal selected from the group consisting of ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, iridium and platinum. The coating protects the workpiece from erosion caused by stray currents. It may also catalyze oxidation of halide and/or water in the electrolyte, which competes successfully with oxidative erosion in the vicinity of faults in the protective coating. Other anodic elements, including clamping fixtures and auxiliary anodes, may also be coated. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2241206-A (GB)
Title: Dual purpose tank/platform vehicle
Inventor: WILSON FREDERICK GEORGE
IPC: B60P3/42
Filed: 1990-02-24
Abstract: A road trailer comprising a forward section (10) adapted for attachment to a towing tractor and a rearward section (11) extending from the forward section (10), with at least one pair of wheels (13) rotatably attached to the rearward section (11). A tank (20) extends beneath the trailer bed (12) over substantially the whole length of the rearward section (11) and has a base (21) which is substantially planar lying at a level beneath the axis of rotation (14) of the wheels (13). The tank (20) may be formed with a spaced apart outer skin (23) and a load bearing foam (24) interposed in the space between the outer surface of the tank (20) and the outer skin (23).
Patent GB-2243014-A (GB)
Title: Musical instrument
Inventor: MURRAY TYMON STEPHEN
IPC: G10D3/12
Filed: 1990-03-20
Abstract: A multisided harp is formed from a tetrahedral frame defining three harp faces and a tetrahedral sound box, located within the tetrahedral frame and contacting the triangular base thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232670-A (GB)
Title: Purification of bidentate organophosphorous extractants
Inventor: SARAN MOHAN S
IPC: C07F9/40
Filed: 1990-05-16
Abstract: Crude N, N-dialkylcarbamoylmethylphosphonates and phosphine oxide extractants, and particularly crude dihexyl N, N-diethylcarbamoylmethylphosphonate and octylphenyl N, N-diisobutylcarbamoyl phosphine oxide, are purified by distilling the crude materials in a thin film evaporator. Preferably, the crude materials are reacted with concentrated hydrochloric acid and then with aqueous sodium hydroxide prior to distillation in the thin film evaporator to hydrolyze impurities contained in them. The purified extractants are useful for extracting actinides and lanthanides from liquid waste streams. The compounds are of the formula:-
 
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 wherein R1 and R2 represent C1-C8 alkyl, and R3 and R4, which may be the same or different, represent R or RO where each R is independently selected from alkyl, aryl, aralkyl and alkaryl of up to 15 carbon atoms.
Patent GB-2246231-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal displays.
Inventor: MOSLEY ALAN
IPC: G02F1/13357
Filed: 1990-07-20
Abstract: A device (1) for backlighting a liquid crystal display panel (9) comprises a high-intensity light source (10), a preferably wedge-shaped plate (2) which is located behind the panel to act as a light guide, and a bundle of optical fibres (13) coupling the light source to respective points along an edge (5) of the plate. The configuration allows the light source to be positioned away from the panel, thereby reducing the overall thickness of the panel assembly and removing from the panel region the source of heat constituted by the light source.
Patent GB-2234975-A (GB)
Title: Dry ski matting
Inventor: BOWER DONALD
IPC: A63C19/04
Filed: 1990-07-25
Abstract: Dry ski matting for use on a dry ski slope is formed by moulding a mixture of polyethylene and a silicone. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244501-A (GB)
Title: Relocatable building system and cladding panel
Inventor: RUTT GEOFFREY JOHN
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 1991-03-14
Abstract: A relocatable building is constructed from prefabricated modules (10) comprising a framework, preferably made from horizontal and vertical box-section steel beams (30). Cladding panels (60) are secured to the outside of the modules to form the outer walls. The cladding panels comprise trays of steel or plastics material having peripheral flanges 85 and projections 70 on their outer surfaces to retain the cladding, e.g. bricks or weather boarding. The modules are preferably supported on a network of concrete beams (14) supported on brick or concrete footings. The modules are preferably made up complete at the factory to include doors, windows, internal wall, floor and ceiling coverings, sanitary fittings and fittings for the supply of utilities. The projections 70 may be wooden strips to which weather boarding is secured. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258307-A (GB)
Title: Tachometer-odometer for snow skiing and similar applications
Inventor: DI FAZIO MASSIMO
IPC: G01P3/50
Filed: 1991-07-27
Abstract: A tachometerodometer for snow skiing and similar applications fixable to ski by means of an adjustable clamp (2) without the necessity for holes or the weaknesses holes create. The clamp sustains the support (6) of a rotating axis (10) at the ends of which two shaped wheels (11) for contacting the snow during movement causing them to rotate. Inside the support a housing is provided in which is accommodated an electronic device provided with an optic or magnetic detector for measuring the rotation of said rotating axis. Said device is capable of providing the values of maximum velocity, average velocity and distance travelled by the skier, as well as other useful values. The clamp is provided with projecting teeth (4) which abut against the lateral surface of the ski and can be tightened to said support by means of screws. Gages (12) to be interposed between the support and ski are provided for in order to register the position of the rotating wheels with respect to the snow. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251509-A (GB)
Title: Ticket dispenser
Inventor: TOWNS WILLIAM
IPC: G07B5/06
Filed: 1992-01-03
Abstract: A motor of a ticket dispensing machine rotates a drive roller 24 through a gear train. A tension spring 30 urges drive roller 24 against a guide plate 14, the geometry being such that when the drive roller is not being driven any attempt to pull tickets from the dispenser increases the pressure onto the ticket strip by the drive roller. The motor may be a d.c. electric motor and may be dynamically braked to further prevent removal of any portion of the ticket strip other than that dispensed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264124-A (GB)
Title: Toilet flushing apparatus
Inventor: OSMOND JOHN SIDNEY
IPC: E03D5/02
Filed: 1992-01-29
Abstract: A toilet flushing apparatus (T) is characterised by an inherently leakproof syphon, a manually discharged primer tank (P1) initiating syphoning through a discharge tube (22) and toilet flush tube (23) and with a floating flush valve (V) and control for complete discharge of primer water followed by immediate closure to ensure continued syphoning, the primer tank being automatically refilled with the rise of float controlled supply tank water. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251369-A (GB)
Title: Ratchet and clamping mechanism in a seat belt tightening system
Inventor: TABATA HIROSHI
IPC: B60R22/195
Filed: 1992-02-06
Abstract: The mechanism comprises a fixed member 13 having sawteeth 28 and a movable member 21 having complementary sawteeth 27. Moreover, the member 21 is provided with clamping elements 22, 23 for the seat belt (not shown). Normally, the member 21 is held in its disengaged position shown by the cooperation of breakable projections (29, Fig. 2) with holes 29a. However during emergency operation of the tightening system, the projections (29) become broken and the seat belt is clamped by the relative movement of the elements 22, 23 and is tightened by successive engagement with ridges 24a, 24b, 24c on element 23 during clockwise rotation of member 21. When the tightening operation is finished, the tension in the tightened belt causes the member 21 to move radially to engage the sawteeth 27, 28 thereby prevent reverse rotation of member 21. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254116-A (GB)
Title: Shaft seal assemblies
Inventor: PONDELICK MARK A
IPC: F16J15/447
Filed: 1992-02-11
Abstract: A seal assembly (18) for a shaft (12) includes an outer metallic band (44) having an inner surface (46) and an inner carbon ring (34) having an outer surface (38) engaged by the inner surface of the metal band. The inner surface (46) of the outer metallic band (44) is caused to grip the inner carbon ring (34) so that shifting of the ring relative to the band is prevented. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265736-A (GB)
Title: Bus analyser for modular computer system
Inventor: FARHUMA NISSIM
IPC: G06F11/22
Filed: 1992-04-04
Abstract: A modular computer system and an analyser for analysing such a system are provided, comprising: a plurality of modules 11 - 16 connected by a bus 14 for communicating to each other by outputting messages onto the bus and receiving messages from the bus. Each module has means for performing operations and means for outputting debug messages indicating the state of progress of the operations. The analyser 17 has means for connecting to the bus for monitoring messages from the modules, and means for sending a debug activation message to selected modules. Each selected module commences outputting a debug message in response to receipt of the activation message. The system may be a radio. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253199-A (GB)
Title: Winch
Inventor: CHAMBERS CHRISTOPHER PAUL
IPC: B66D1/74
Filed: 1992-04-21
Abstract: A winch comprises : a bollard (5) having a fixed end (8) and a distal end (21); a winch drum (2) rotatably mounted on the bollard; journal bearings (6) arranged between the winch drum and the bollard at a load area of the winch drum for transferring cable loads directly from the winch drum to the bollard; a gearbox (10) mounted at the distal end of the bollard and having an input drive member (9) and an output drive member (11), an output drive connection (13, 14) from the output drive member of the gearbox to the winch drum at the distal end of the bollard; and an input drive connection (50) to the input drive member of the gearbox.
Patent GB-2255907-A (GB)
Title: Delivery system for growth or morphogenetic factors
Inventor: RIPAMONTI UGO
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 1992-04-29
Abstract: A method of preparing a delivery system for a biologically active growth and morphogenetic factor by using chromatographic techniques and which includes introducing such biologically active factor into a chromatography column of appropriate dimensions which contains a porous carrier comprising a solid adsorbent selected for its specific affinity for such biologically active factor. In one embodiment porous hydroxyapatite is used as the carrier for bone morphogenetic proteins (ie BMPs). The delivery system is useful for inducing the formation of new bone in primates on implantation in the body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268272-A (GB)
Title: Detecting regions of fine grain in grain oriented silicon steel
Inventor: TAYLOR ROBERT JOHN
IPC: G01N27/72
Filed: 1992-06-29
Abstract: Regions of fine-grain are detected by applying an alternating magnetic field by means of a magnetic yoke 10 to a surface of the steel substrate 1, placing a magnetic sensor head 14 having a pole gap in close proximity to the surface and aligned so that the pole gap is aligned with the direction of relative movement between the steel signals the presence of fine grain within the steel substrate. Preferably the alternating magnetic field is applied along the length of the substrate and the sensor head 14 scans transversely to the substrate which also moves linearly. The sensor head may be positioned within the span of the yoke 10 and on the same side of the substrate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268695-A (GB)
Title: Catalytic converter mesh seals
Inventor: THOMAS NICHOLAS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F16J15/08
Filed: 1992-07-18
Abstract: A continuous, substantially uniform annular wire mesh ring seal 20 for a catalytic converter, is formed by rolling a knitted wire mesh sleeve upon itself in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the sleeve. The annular wire mesh ring seal 20 has a substantially cylindrical cross-section comprised of spirally-wound layers of wire mesh, in which adjacent wire portions 40, 42 in contact with one another are securely anchored to one another, for example by welding as at points 38, 50 as to produce a resilient annular wire mesh ring seal 20 having a substantially stable dimensional configuration during usage as a wire mesh seal in a catalytic converter. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259981-A (GB)
Title: A cryogenic electrical substitution radiometer
Inventor: MARTIN JOHN EDWARD
IPC: G01K17/00
Filed: 1992-09-23
Abstract: A cryogenic electrical substitution radiometer 2 comprises a reference block (heat sink) 4, a radiation absorber eg. blackened cavity 6 and a mechanical cooler 8, 10 for cooling the reference block 4 and the absorber 6. The cooling means may comprise a refrigeration device operating on the Gifford-McMahon or Stirling cycles such that superconducting connecting wires may be used. In use, radiation passing through window 26 heats the absorber 6 measurably raising its temperature above that of the reference block. An electrical heater connected to absorber 6 may be used to effect the same temperature rise as that caused by the radiation, where the power delivered to the heater is known. The device has cold shields 16, 18 and an outer vacuum jacket 22. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260277-A (GB)
Title: Water softening system
Inventor: NOWLIN DUANE D
IPC: C02F1/42
Filed: 1992-10-09
Abstract: A water softening system using resin beads of two or more ranges of mesh sizes with the quantities of each range of resin sizes being in a predetermined proportion to each other. One set 26 is of coarser size, 16 to 40 mesh, and the other, 28 is finer 40 to 50 mesh. In use, hard water passes downwardly through the beads and regenerant passes upwards to keep the finer material on top. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273467-A (GB)
Title: Artist's palette with balance weight
Inventor: ORR JOHN DAVID EBREY
IPC: B44D3/02
Filed: 1992-12-15
Abstract: A palette has a flat base 1 on which to mix paint, with a thumb hole 7 for insertion of the thumb from beneath the base to hold the palette, which is supported along the artist's forearm. Hole 7 is formed in U-shaped cut out 3 and limited by a bridging piece 6, which is preferably attached to the underside of the base and may be made heavier at one end 10 so as to counterbalance the weight of the paint mixing area of the base. Cut out section 9 allows the palette to be held close to the upper arm, for improved stability. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263138-A (GB)
Title: Turbomachine compressor casing with clearance control means
Inventor: CHARBONNEL JEAN-LOUIS
IPC: F01D11/18
Filed: 1993-01-04
Abstract: A turbomachine compressor casing of the type comprising inner and outer shells (12, 14) forming at least one closed cavity (16) therebetween is provided with a holding ring (22) having a thermal inertia greater than that of the casing shells (12 and 14) mounted in the cavity (16) so as to limit the contraction of the casing in response to a drop in temperature. The difference in thermal inertia may be obtained by making the holding ring from a material with a thermal expansion coefficient lower than that of the casing shells. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274339-A (GB)
Title: Leak testing.
Inventor: SANDBACH ADRIAN JOHN
IPC: G01M3/32
Filed: 1993-01-19
Abstract: A system 10 for performing leak tightness measurements on a nuclear fuel transport flask 13 of the type comprising a lid 12 having at least two radially spaced ring seals 15 defining an annular interspace 17 therebetween. The system 10 comprises means for providing a reference volume 48 in intimate thermal contact with the flask lid 12, the reference volume 48 being substantially equal to the volume of the interspace 17, means for supplying a gas for pressurising the reference volume 48 and interspace 17 simultaneously to the same extent, a means 34 for isolating the reference volume 48 from the interspace 17, and a means 14 for measuring the difference in pressure between the reference volume 48 and the interspace 17. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262746-A (GB)
Title: Gold wire
Inventor: KUJIRAOKA TAKESHI
IPC: C22C5/02
Filed: 1993-02-02
Abstract: A gold wire for use in the wire bonding of a semiconductor device comprising the elements La 30-200, Be 1-20, Ca 1-20, Pt group metal(s) 1-60, all the figures being in ppm by weight, the balance being Au of high purity.
Patent GB-2268208-A (GB)
Title: Safety gates for children
Inventor: RYAN PAUL THOMAS
IPC: E06B9/04
Filed: 1993-03-25
Abstract: A safety gate for children comprises a barrier and hinges 9, 10 for pivotally supporting one side of the barrier. The other side of the barrier can be fastened by upper and lower latching members 13, 14 respectively cooperable with upper and lower keepers 11, 12. The barrier is pivotally movable in either direction from the closed position, for two way opening, or is operable in one of the two possible directions but not the other by the provision of a stop 36 which is selectively positionable in the upper keeper 11 to block pivotal movement in the non-required direction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280763-A (GB)
Title: Digital signal processing
Inventor: GODSILL SIMON JOHN
IPC: G11B20/24
Filed: 1993-08-03
Abstract: A method of detecting erroneous samples in a digital signal, especially a digital gramophone signal, utilises a sequential procedure of a plurality of processing cycles in each of which there is processed samples, and a history list of sample probabilities, from the preceding cycle together with the next sample, the method utilising Bayesian probability to determine the probability of the correctness of that next sample and to update the history list. The method uses an auto-regressive model of the signal and obtains therefrom corrected samples as the cycles progress. The history list stores subsets of the samples, together with the probability that this subset (only) is incorrect. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281066-A (GB)
Title: Packaging tray
Inventor: COKER CLIFFORD ROBERT
IPC: B65D5/00
Filed: 1993-08-19
Abstract: A packaging tray for carrying packets of foodstuff, and for displaying them on the shelves of supermarkets and the like, which is erected from a one-piece blank of fibreboard, has a rectangular base 1, a pair of side walls 3, 5 and a pair of end walls 15, 17. A stacking panel 35 is provided at each corner, respective stacking panels being foldably connected to an end portion of a side wall at a location spaced inwardly from the end of the tray, each stacking panel extending from the tray base to the desired stacking height. At at least one end of the tray, first and second locking flaps 47, 53 extend from a side edge region of the end wall 15, 17 and are folded respectively around the outside and inside of the stacking panel 35 and engageable within a slot. Such a tray can be stacked several high and the packets of foodstuff can be easily removed from a front end thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271599-A (GB)
Title: A screwable door
Inventor: MELBERG TOLLAK
IPC: E05D15/28
Filed: 1993-10-15
Abstract: A screwable door (2) for screwing into an opening (5) in a wall (1), (e.g. of a cabinet or other enclosure for use in a hazardous area) comprises a plate (9) on which casters (4) are disposed along a pitch circle and adapted to run against a roller path (10) in a cover (6), whereby the casters (4) retain the cover (6) rotatably connected to the plate (9). A transparent plate (11) is retained by a locking ring (12) in a window (3) in the cover (6), and a hole (13) in the plate (9) gives free sight through the door (2). A hinge (14) attached to the wall and the plate (9) carries the door (2). <IMAGE>