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Patent GB-2146878-A (GB)
Title: Teletext television receiver with multi-page memory
Inventor: KINGHORN JOHN RITCHIE
IPC: H04N7/088
Filed: 1983-09-21
Abstract: In a television transmission system in which pages of information for display are digitally coded and transmitted during TV line periods not containing normal picture information, the pages as transmitted include both display rows and ghost rows. The ghost rows contain data by which a processor at a television receiver can be controlled to acquire and store in a multi-page memory linked pages which contain information related to that of a page selected by a viewer. These linked pages can be obtained for display directly from the memory, giving the impression of faster page acquisition. The processor displays on an additional self-generated status row of the display, information which identifies the acquired and locally stored linked pages. A remote control keypad is adapted by additional buttons to select either the transmitted pages or the locally stored pages. The figure shows the page format with the page header (R0), display (R1-23), station (upper R24) and ghost (lower R24-R31) rows. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2134020-A (GB)
Title: Knife sharpener
Inventor: INMAN ROGER
IPC: B24D15/08
Filed: 1983-10-19
Abstract: A sharpener that can sharpen thicker and thinner blades, comprises two sharpening elements 9 mounted via arms 8 in overlapping V-formation and spring-loaded to each other, said sharpening elements being pivotally mounted at one end such that on pivotal movement of the sharpening elements consequent upon the application of a blade between the sharpening elements, the V-angle between the elements varies dependent upon the depth of insertion of the blade. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2130867-A (GB)
Title: Rack and trolley comprising such rack
Inventor: BAIN KENNETH JOHN DUNCAN
IPC: B62B3/00
Filed: 1983-11-17
Abstract: A trolley 10 for use in the baking industry comprises a rack 12 and caster wheels 14. The rack comprises two uprights 16 interconnected by top and bottom interconnecting structures 18 and 20. Each upright comprises a sheet metal (e.g. stainless steel) panel having each of two opposite edge portions thereof bent over and secured to the rest of the panel to form a complete, integral tube 22. The bottom and top interconnecting structures are of similar construction, having integral tubes 32, 34 along their edges. The top and bottom structures are each joined to the uprights by a bend in the sheet metal from which they are formed. Corner pieces 36 are provided in the gaps between the tubes 22 and 32, 34. Strips 24 are partly punched out of the sheet metal of the uprights and bent inwardly to form supports for shelves. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2129810-A (GB)
Title: A process for the preparation of chymosin
Inventor: CAREY NORMAN HENRY
IPC: C12N9/64
Filed: 1983-06-07
Abstract: Process for the preparation of chymosin in which an insoluble form of a chymosin precursor, such as methionine-chymosin, is produced by a host organism, such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae or E.coli, transformed with a vector including a gene coding for the chymosin precursor, wherein the insoluble form of the chymosin precursor is solubilised to produce a soluble native form of the chymosin precursor prior to cleaving the soluble native form of the chymosin precursor to produce chymosin. The solubilisation involves denaturing the insoluble chymosin precursor and then allowing it to renature forming the normal or native form of the chymosin precursor. The native form may then be cleaved to form chymosin.The denaturants used include aqueous solutions of urea or guanidine hydrochloride and alkaline solutions of pH between pH 9.5 and pH 11.5 either separately or in combination. In a particular type of solubilisation described, the insoluble chymosin precursor is denatured using a urea or guanidine hydrochloride solution. The resulting solution is then diluted into an alkaline solution to yield the native form of the chymosin precursor.
Patent GB-2145335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to breathing and resuscitation apparatus
Inventor: MARTIN ARTHUR
IPC: A61M16/20
Filed: 1984-03-06
Abstract: A resuscitation apparatus is disclosed for forcing air from a resilient bag 14 to a face mask via a valve 10. The valve 10 includes a diaphragm 22 having an aperture with a one-way valve 26. As the bag 14 is squeezed the diaphragm 22 moves to the left and the valve 26 opens so that air is forced to the face mask. Upon release of the bag, valve 26 closes and valves 36 open so that the bag can inflate with fresh air. The diaphragm is biased to the right so that, should the patient recover, the patient can freely inhale and exhale fresh air via the ports 32. Other arrangements of the valves are disclosed. There is also disclosed a pipe connection, for example for connecting a pipe in the socket of a face mask. The pipe is tapered and fits a complementary taper of the socket. The pipe is provided with fingers which engage a shoulder of the socket. The fingers are deformable so that they can be forced past the shoulder upon mating of the tapers and are sufficiently rigid to prevent the connection working loose. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2137090-A (GB)
Title: Antimycotic Bifonazole Solutions and Sprays
Inventor: ADAMS KARLHEINZ
IPC: C07D/
Filed: 1984-03-29
Abstract: Antimycotic solution or spray compositions containing bifonazole as an antimycotic compound and including 10-60% by weight of a spreading agent e.g. isopropyl myristate, and 20-80% by weight solvent e.g. ethanol for topical application. The preparation of bifonazole is also described.
Patent GB-2138262-A (GB)
Title: Device for protecting plants
Inventor: WILLIAMS ROBIN TEMPLAR
IPC: A01G13/10
Filed: 1984-04-19
Abstract: A device for protecting plants comprises a pair of pieces of materials (1) adapted to rest upon the ground adjacent to each other, wherein the adjacent edges of the two pieces of material are sealed together (2) and overlap along a part of their length, and wherein along the line of interconnection (3) between the two pieces of material is a portion (4) having a plurality of slots (5) or lines of weakness extending outwardly to form a hole to receive the stem of a plant. There may be sealed together with the seal between the adjacent edges of the two pieces of material one end of a strip of material to be wound around the lower part of a tree at the base of which the protection device is placed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2139946-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to extruding and calibrating hollow plastics profile for windows, doors or facades
Inventor: OHMANN WOLFGANG
IPC: B29C48/90
Filed: 1984-05-04
Abstract: Calibrating means, provided downstream of a die tool of an extruder, has a feed-through passage through which hollow plastics profiles are fed, the cross section of the passage corresponding to that of the profile. The surfaces (9,10) of the feed-through passage associated with the surfaces (7 and 8) of the hollow plastics profiles which will be visible in use are provided with profiling projections extending longitudinally of the passage to impress a corresponding surface profiling or structuring in the form of grooves (12) in the visible surfaces (7 and 8). The depth of the grooves (12) is within the 5 to 15 micrometer range. The visible surfaces (7 and 8) of the hollow plastics profiles thereby take on an optically matt and even looking appearance, which masks the appearance of slight recesses in the visible surfaces (7,8) which may occur between internal supporting webs of the profile, & which would otherwise be visible if the surfaces (7,8) were glossy. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2144253-A (GB)
Title: Coin sorter
Inventor: FISHER HAROLD MORRIS
IPC: G07D3/00
Filed: 1984-06-29
Abstract: A device for use in the manual sorting of coins has a dished region (2) surrounded by a number of compartments (4) with removable trays (9). Coins can be slid or flicked from the dished region (2) to an appropriate compartment (4) where they drop into a tray (9) corresponding to their denomination. The trays (9) can be removed to enable counting and bagging of the sorted coins. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2145516-A (GB)
Title: Crack or strain monitors
Inventor: HALE KENNETH FRANK
IPC: G01M11/08
Filed: 1984-07-26
Abstract: A crack or strain monitor system 1 makes use of a crack or strain monitor comprising an optical fibre 2 disposed serpentiniously in close proximity to the surface of a structure 3 being monitored, so that its windings traverse the line 4 of an expected crack. With light transmitted through the fibre 2, light interruption caused by a crack in the structure 3 can be used to indicate the presence of the crack. The fibre 2 is disposed within a serpentinious groove 6 formed in a thin, locating body or "package" 5, of elongate form secured to the structure 3 by adhesive so as to overlay the fibre. The fibre 2 is bonded to the body 5 before the body is secured to the structure 3. The arrangement is such that the fibre 2 is contiguous with the surface of the structure 3. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2162057-A (GB)
Title: Bed construction
Inventor: KRIAFF RONY
IPC: A47C27/08
Filed: 1984-10-26
Abstract: A bed intended to promote sleep, rest and relaxation comprises a frame 45, 46, 47 and 45 of a double wall construction defining a closed-loop channel, a pump 6, 8 for circulating a liquid e.g. water through the closed-loop channel frame, and a mattress supported on or within the closed-loop channel frame. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2149053-A (GB)
Title: Epicyclic gear assembly
Inventor: DUKE BRIAN ROBERT
IPC: F16H1/28
Filed: 1984-11-01
Abstract: Two separate coaxial sun gears, one (33) of which is fixed and the other (34) of which is rotatable, mesh with a planet gear (31) which provides, integrally, teeth meshing with both sun gears, in order to avoid the need to conjoin two planet gear elements. With common planet teeth the two sun gears (33,34) have the same reference circle diameter. Preferably, the teeth of the two sun gears have the same pitch and the number of teeth of the respective two sun gears is unequal. This can be achieved by applying an addendum correction factor to the teeth of one or both sun gears. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2151237-A (GB)
Title: Intumescent coating composition
Inventor: DOLDEN JOHN GROVES
IPC: C09D5/18
Filed: 1984-12-05
Abstract: An intumescent composition suitable for use as a coating comprises as essential components:-   (A) a chlorinated polymer which is a chlorinated rubber or a chlorinated polyalkylene   (B) a phenol-formaldehyde novalak resin and (C) a plasticiser for the chlorinated polymer which is a chlorinated plasticiser or a phosphorous-containing plasticiser.   The composition forms flexible, glossy coatings which are relatively water insoluble.
Patent GB-2150844-A (GB)
Title: Entertainment machines
Inventor: ELLIS GEOFFREY
IPC: A63F3/06
Filed: 1984-12-10
Abstract: A coin operated bingo machine has a displayed surface with several side-by-side vertical columns (21-29) marked with symbols. Indicator means, e.g. marked indicator strips (30-38) arranged in front of the columns (21 -29), are moved up and down during play of a game. When brought to rest selected ones or all of the symbols are indicated, eg crossed through by superimposition of marks (40) on the strips (30-38). A win indication is given if a predetermined winning combination of crossed-through symbols is obtained. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156896-A (GB)
Title: Fastening for a window or door
Inventor: MAUS VON RESCH JULIUS
IPC: E05C9/12
Filed: 1985-04-03
Abstract: A fastening for a casement window or door consists essentially of a drive rod carrying at least one locking member (10) and mounted by means of at least two mounting elements (12) on the outside of a casement member (2) in the space (3) between the casement member and the fixed frame using fixing elements which traverse the mounting elements (12). If the casement member has a groove (7) to receive the fastening each mounting piece (12) is provided with a spacing element (6) the width of which is substantially equal to the width of the groove while its height corresponds substantially to the depth of the groove. If the fastening is merely applied against the outside face of a web of the casement member, then the spacing elements (6) are removed prior to assembly. To actuate the drive rod which is preferably constructed in two parts, a gear mechanism (13) is employed which can be mounted on and rigidly secured to the outer surface of the casement member. To facilitate assembly, the mounting elements (12) which pass through elongate holes (22,23,24,25) in the drive rod are fixed relative to the drive rod prior to assembly by means of shearable elements. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2162076-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to exercise devices
Inventor: ROLLINSON DAVID LESLIE
IPC: A63B21/072
Filed: 1985-08-16
Abstract: The device comprises a shaft 1, a weight 7 slidably mounted on the shaft, and a clamp for retaining the weight on the shaft. The clamp includes a resilient arcuate portion 10 having first and second ends 11, 12 and ordinarily adopts a first configuration in which it is slidable along the shaft 1. A means 15, 18 is provided to urge the first and second ends 11, 12 together to cause the resilient portion 10 to adopt a second configuration in which it tightly grips the shaft 1. Circlips 3, 5 and a washer 6 held therebetween serve as an inner abutment for the weight 7. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179468-A (GB)
Title: Optical coupler for an optical fibre
Inventor: OSTERFIELD JOHN RICHARD
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 1985-08-20
Abstract: An optical coupler 1 for use with an optical fibre 6 provided with a transparent buffer layer has a body member 2 of a hard transparent plastics material which is provided with a concavely curved surface 4 and a plunger member 9 reciprocatable relative to the body member for pressing an optical fibre in a groove 5 extending along the surface against the body member such that the fibre is subjected to microbending is hereby light is more readily introduced into or withdrawn from the core. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165714-A (GB)
Title: Electro-optical aiming device
Inventor: FILIPCZYK NIKOLAUS
IPC: G01S17/86
Filed: 1985-09-06
Abstract: An electro-optical device for automatically seeking, detecting and recognizing targets comprises an image sensor 10 such as an IR TV camera, which is disposed on a stabilizing platform 11 of a combat aircraft. It supplies image information which is converted into binary data by means of an adjustable amplitude threshold device and which is then correlated at 15 with digital representation of potential targets. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182597-A (GB)
Title: Variable rate cutting tool
Inventor: WRIGHT ROGER EDWIN
IPC: A01G3/02
Filed: 1985-11-08
Abstract: A hand-operated cutting tool (e.g. secateurs) with variable cutting rate blade action comprises a handle 3 disc 5 rotatably mounted on one end. Disc 5 contacts the upper edge of blade 4 which is so shaped to give the required cutting rate of blade 4 at any position within the cutting stroke. Squeezing the handles 2, 3 to their closed position causes disc 5 to move blade 4 to its closed position where it co-operates with fixed blade 13 to sever the item to be cut. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2190419-A (GB)
Title: Step ladders
Inventor: GOULD ARTHUR ALBERT
IPC: E06C7/44
Filed: 1986-05-16
Abstract: A step-ladder in which a ladder-support member comprises a first section 3a joined by hinges to the ladder portion of the step-ladder and a second section 36 including a pair of spaced and generally parallel upright members joined by a cross piece 4. The two sections are adapted to slide one relative to the other thereby to vary the length of the support member relative to that of the ladder portion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2202910-A (GB)
Title: Speed change control device for automatic transmissions
Inventor: TATENO TOSHIAKI
IPC: F16H59/18
Filed: 1986-02-17
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/JP86/00072 Sec. 371 Date Dec. 2, 1986 Sec. 102(e) Date Dec. 2, 1986 PCT Filed Feb. 17, 1986 PCT Pub. No. WO86/04866 PCT Pub. Date Aug. 28, 1986.A shift control for an automatic countershaft type transmission includes a memory device which stores a plurality of maps representing optimum speed ratios for various vehicle conditions. The control selects from the maps based on the speed of the vehicle, the position of the accelerator pedal and on the state of operation of a brake. The control further determines whether the position of a shift lever corresponds to the optimum gear ratio obtained from the selected map. The transmission is shifted to the optimum gear ratio when the shift lever doesn't correspond to the optimum gear ratio position.
Patent GB-2186075-A (GB)
Title: Light pulse measuring instrument
Inventor: TAKESHIMA AKIRA
IPC: G01N21/64
Filed: 1986-12-16
Abstract: A fast recurrent light pulse measuring instrument comprises a source 12 for generating a light pulse train for exciting a sample 1; an interrupter 13; an electron tube 3 for receiving fluorescence from the sample and including a photocathode, a deflecting electrode and a slit electrode; a lock-in amplifier 4 for amplifying the output of the electron tube 3; and data reforming means 6 for integrating the output of the amplifier 4. A delay sweep means 7 applies pulses to a sweep voltage generator 5 with gradually greater delay so that the output of the tube represents a series of samples of the waveform of the fluorescent pulses taken at gradually later times. The interrupter 13 is switched with a period sufficiently longer than the recurrent period of the light pulse train. The lock-in amplifier 4 is interlocked with the interrupter 13 so that it amplifies only for a period during which light reaches the electron tube 3. This makes the instrument particularly effective for examining weak light outputs from the sample 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2204822-A (GB)
Title: Holders
Inventor: POWELL DAVID HILLARY
IPC: B25B1/02
Filed: 1987-03-31
Abstract: A clamp has a pair of parallel rails (2) at one end of which is a clamp head (8) slidable on the upper ends of the rails and including an upper clamp jaw (5). A lower clamp jaw (6) can slide freely along the rails on carriages (16). The carriages jam on the rails when the lower jaw is subjected to a clamping load. An eccentric mechanism (22, 28) operated by a handle (20) pivoted on the rails, pulls the upper jaw towards the lower jaw to effect final clamping and jamming of the lower jaw on the rails. Finger grips (38, 44) are associated with the lower and upper jaws. The finger grips and handle are so arranged that all of the movements of the jaws and handle necessary to clamp an article can be performed by the fingers and thumb of a single hand without the user releasing his grip on the clamp. The top jaw may have a port (54) and retaining mechanism so that a vice or other ancillary device can be mounted on top of the clamp.
Patent GB-2189375-A (GB)
Title: A garment
Inventor: DAIDOJI FUMIKO
IPC: A41B9/04
Filed: 1987-04-13
Abstract: A garment for shaping the lower human torso, comprises a front cloth 1, 2, 3, in which at least the areas excluding a central abdominal portion are stretchable, and a stretchable rear cloth 4, 5. The front cloth comprises at least three cloth pieces including a central front piece 1 and left-side 2 and right-side 3 front pieces extending symmetrically about said central front piece in a direction linking the groin with the iliac spine, said front side pieces being folded double at their hem edges, the main stretching direction of said front side pieces being parallel to said folded edges A-A, and there being a strip of elastic material sewn along the respective hem edges of the garment excluding the folded edges of said front side pieces. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207337-A (GB)
Title: Clothing with fluid tight opening
Inventor: SCOTT RICHARD ANTHONY
IPC: A44B19/32
Filed: 1987-07-08
Abstract: An article of clothing has opening and closing means in the form of a continuous channel (13) of part circular section in one part (12) of the article and a continuous rib (15) of part circular section in another part (14) of the article. The material forming the channel (13), the rib (15), or both is of resilient material, and the part circular sections of channel (13) and rib (15) extend over substantially more than 180 DEG  such that they can be engaged or disengaged with one another. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207997-A (GB)
Title: Autoclavable cement-fume extractor unit
Inventor: BOOTH DR ANDREW PHILIP
IPC: B08B15/02
Filed: 1987-07-21
Abstract: A cement-fume extractor unit has a body 10 which is integrally connected to a brass pipe connector 11 for the purpose of supplying suction to the underside of the unit. The body is located on a mixing vessel by means of the locating diameter 12 and the cement is mixed by means of the introduction of a spatula through the bore. For reuse the entire unit is autoclavable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207746-A (GB)
Title: Kitchen exhaust fans
Inventor: CHEN CHUNG-MU
IPC: F24C15/20
Filed: 1987-08-04
Abstract: A kitchen exhaust fan has a casing 1 and a fan unit 41 in the upper part of the casing, a first filter net 20 across the casing, a second filter net 21 above the first filter net 20, and water spray devices 25, 26, disposed in the space 2 between the first filter net 20 and second filter net 21 to form water spray curtains. A lower panel 10 is provided at the lower part of the casing 1 to collect the water from the water spray devices 25, 26. Kitchen fumes are drawn into the casing to come in contact with the water spray curtains whereby oily particles contained in the kitchen fumes are condensed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195348-A (GB)
Title: Elongate product covering material
Inventor: HANISCH FERDINAND
IPC: H01B3/28
Filed: 1987-09-18
Abstract: A halogen-free and nonflammable covering for electrical cables and the like comprises a blend of ethylene-propylene rubber and copolymers of ethylene with a comonomer proportion of up to 35% by weight or alternatively polyethylene having a density of less than 0.915 g/cc, alone or blended with the copolymers, the blend being filled with a flame-proofing filler and being crosslinkable through the action of moisture by grafting-on unsaturated organosilanes.
Patent GB-2211062-A (GB)
Title: Wormery
Inventor: HYMAN VICTOR
IPC: A01K67/033
Filed: 1987-10-21
Abstract: There is disclosed a wormery comprising a box like enclosure having a front wall (11), a rear wall (12) and opposite side walls (13, 14), a base (15) in the form of an apertured screen, the front wall being of a transparent sheet material and there being opaque means 17, for removably covering the top of the enclosure and the front wall. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2216739-A (GB)
Title: Generating sound waveform signals
Inventor: TERASHIMA YOSHIYUKI
IPC: G10H7/02
Filed: 1989-03-08
Abstract: Waveform data is stored in a store 105 and is repeatedly read at a frequency corresponding to the pitch of the desired sound. A predetermined period for reading the waveform data is divided by a given number for generating a corresponding number of timing intervals of a predetermined length, and the length of an aribitrarily selected one or plurality of the timing intervals is changed to make fine adjustment of the predetermined reading period and thereby to make fine adjustment of the frequency. A further store 104 stores data representing at frequency dividing ratio, of variable frequency dividing means 101 which generates pulses to increment the addresses in the first store 105. Control means 102, 103 change the frequency dividing ratio of the variable frequency dividing means 101 during the period for reading the waveform data. Details of the variable frequency dividing means 101 are given (fig 5). <IMAGE>