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Patent GB-2188530-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing shelf stable pasta containing product
Inventor: DOSTER ROBERT C
IPC: A23L7/109
Filed: 1986-04-03
Abstract: Pasta containing products are formulated and produced under conditions which enable the product, when packed in sealed containers, to be thermally processed under conditions which render the product commercially sterile, but do not adversely affect the texture, taste or appearance of the product. The pasta and each of the other components of the product, such as meat and sauce, are formulated and/or processed to have an equilibrium pH of less than 4.6, and are hot filled into containers, which after sealing do not require retorting, but are heat processed under conditions to provide a sterilizing value equivalent to about 10 minutes at 93 DEG C. to render the product commercially sterile. Pasta containing products such as spaghetti with meat sauce, beef ravioli with meat sauce, and the like, produced in accordance with the present invention, have a firmness and texture superior to conventionally retorted pasta products.
Patent GB-2176423-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for grading particulate material
Inventor: HALES COLIN
IPC: B07B1/52
Filed: 1986-04-24
Abstract: An apparatus for grading particulate material, such as grain, comprises a drum assembly 12 rotatably mounted in a housing 11, the drum assembly including at least two concentrically arranged screen cylinders e.g. 16, 17, having walls defining screens, and means 20 for delivering material to be graded to the interior of the inner cylinder 16, the wall of the inner cylinder having a screen size which permits only particulate material of the desired size or smaller to pass therethrough into the outermost cylinder 17, and the outermost cylinder having a screen size which permits only particulate material of smaller than said desired size to pass therethrough. The drum assembly is driven by a variable speed electric motor. The housing 11 is supported by adjustable legs 40 to enable the angle of inclination of the drum assembly to be varied. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174721-A (GB)
Title: Textile trimmings
Inventor: CLOWES FRED
IPC: D04B35/34
Filed: 1986-05-02
Abstract: In a crochet machine wherein laid in zig-zag threads 30 (and, optionally, similarly laid-in marginal threads; not shown) are locked by crocheted chains 36, the threads 30 are severed by a cutting device 62, 76 which moves in the weft direction to give a sinuous line of cut 80 to produce two trimmings 18, 20 with scalloped edges. In the device shown a front cutter blade bar 38, carrying front blade 60 is reciprocable (as indicated by double arrow 40) by a pivoted lever 44 cooperating by way of cam follower 50, with variable throw cam 52. Bar 38 is coupled by link 74 with rear cutter blade bar 72 for the two bars 38, 72 to move longitudinally in unison. A cam 68 turns the front bar 38 to effect the cutting action. In an alternative embodiment when the threads are of thermoplastic material the ends of the severed threads may be fused by a fusing arrangement or the latter may effect the severing of the threads. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191673-A (GB)
Title: An adjustable holder for plant supports
Inventor: JAMES PETER ANEURIN
IPC: A01G9/12
Filed: 1986-06-19
Abstract: The main purpose of the adjustable holder for plant supports is to provide a tube, to hold a cane or similar effectively within growing medium. The holder comprises a main support tube 10, housing a riser tube 11 and supported by adjustable feet 12. The feet can be moved independently along guides, to give increased support area as well as providing offset position of main support tube. Damage to plant root is eliminated if main support tube is lowered and feet extended to be accommodated by new receptacle base when repotting. By dispensing with collets 13 a larger cane which is usually required can be used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183987-A (GB)
Title: Button-backing member
Inventor: TAKATA AKIHIKO
IPC: A44B1/44
Filed: 1986-07-16
Abstract: A button-backing member is formed from an eyelet (1) and a cap (2). The eyelet (1) has a base flange (3) and an upstanding tubular shank (4), an edge region (8) of the flange (3) being bent obliquely upward at an angle to the horizontal prior to the cap (2) being applied. When the cap (2) is applied the retaining rim (7) forces down the bent portion (8) to produce an additional locking force between the eyelet (1) and the cap (2) in engagement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192928-A (GB)
Title: A casement fastener with security device
Inventor: RIDLEY COLIN LESLIE
IPC: E05B13/00
Filed: 1986-07-26
Abstract: The fastener has a lever handle 6 mounted on a base plate 7 for pivotal movement between open and closed positions and a retainer 12 slidably mounted on the handle 6 and biassed by a spring 22 so that an abutment end 15 of the retainer 12 engages in a recessed formation 16 in the base plate 7 in the closed position to hold the handle in that position. The retainer 12 is provided with an actuating portion 17 by means of which the member 12 may be slid against the biassing of the spring 22 to release the abutment end 15 from the recessed portion 16 and permit pivotal movement of the handle 6 to the open position. As shown, the actuator portion 17 is formed as a push button extending through an elongate slot 18 in section 6a of handle 6-although it could be a laterally extending lug accessible from one side of the lever handle. The base plate 7 is formed with inclined ramp faces 23 for engagement by the abutment end 15 when handle 6 approaches the closed position. Casement fastener may be cockspur, nib or wedge form. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195511-A (GB)
Title: A telephone handset assembly
Inventor: WARSOP COLIN
IPC: H04R1/02
Filed: 1986-09-22
Abstract: A telephone handset assembly for converting a purely acoustic telephone transducer 5 to one suitable for use with an inductive device. The assembly has an adaptor 1 into which transducer 5 (for example a "3T" transducer) is inserted. The transducer 5 is connected to the handset via a coil of conductive wire 9 held by the adaptor 1. The adaptor 1 is also arranged to adapt the 3T transducer to fit a hendset arranged to receive a 4T transducer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203247-A (GB)
Title: Gas analyser
Inventor: SKINNER MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: G01N29/024
Filed: 1987-04-04
Abstract: A gas analyser for measuring the concentration of one gas in another gas (eg oxygen in nitrogen) comprises first and second axially aligned cylindrical cavities or tubes 40, 48 coupled together by an orifice 49 in a separating plate 41. The gas to be analysed flows through both cavities. A loudspeaker diaphragm 43 forming the end of one of the cavities (40) remote from the separating plate sets up resonant vibration in the form of a standing wave, which is sensed by a microphone 401 at the end of the other cavity 48 remote from the separating plate. The respective lengths of the cavities are chosen such that a particular mode of vibration common to both cavities is preferentially supported, the others being suppressed, the frequency of the resonant vibration being a measure of the concentration of the gas in the mixture. An embodiment with a single cavity is also described, Fig. 1 (not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2194692-A (GB)
Title: Head lamp circuit in lighting apparatus for vehicles
Inventor: SHIGENOBU HIROMICHI
IPC: B60Q1/32
Filed: 1987-06-23
Abstract: The brightness of vehicle head lamps 20L, 20R can be changed by switching between series and parallel connections of the lamp filaments. When a switch 30 is turned to a first position 33, a relay 11 is energised to turn on side lamps 10, 60. If now an ignition switch 71 is closed, transistor 51 turns on to energise a relay 35 whereby dipped beam filaments 21L, 21R are energised in series with one another (Fig. 2). If the switch 30 is turned to a position 34 with a dipping switch 40 at position 42, relays 35, 55 and 56 are energised so that the dipped beam filaments 21L, 21R are energised in parallel (Fig. 3). Turning switch 40 to position 43 then turns on transistor 53 so that a relay 45 is also energised causing a changeover to main beam filament 22L, 22R energisation (Fig. 4). The head lamps 20L, 20R can only be energised if the ignition switch 71 is on. The main beam filaments 22L, 22R may be flashed for signalling by momentarily moving the arm 41 of switch 40 to a position engaging contacts 43 and 44 (Fig. 5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192125-A (GB)
Title: A harness for use in lifting a disabled person or patient
Inventor: HOLLICK CHRISTINA B
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 1987-06-25
Abstract: A harness for lifting disabled persons, is front-fitting so that it can be fitted and removed with ease and speed by disabled users themselves because it does not have to be placed from the back underneath the buttocks. It provides maximum safety and comfort as straps self-position to ensure a vertical lift even from the prone position. The harness is used in conjunction with a suspension frame (10), which has four points (17), to which the harness also attaches from the front easily and quickly. The frame is shaped and dimensioned so that a safe stable comfortable and upright sitting position is achieved throughout a lifting operation. The frame also incorporates a stirrup-bar (16) intended for grasping by patient when not wearing the harness, to shift position manually. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207106-A (GB)
Title: Sorting and packing system
Inventor: PARADISE MARTYN GREGORY ALAN
IPC: B65G47/24
Filed: 1987-07-02
Abstract: A machine system for handling article of different shapes has a plurality a tracks, one for each of the different shapes, each track having means to stand the article, preferably tubular, on its end preparatory to packing. The first track 1 has a conveyor with a plurality of grooves to accommodate relatively long tubes with a paddle above the conveyor to allow passage only of tubes lying correctly in the grooves. The tubes are passed through a 90 DEG  arc to stand them on end. The second track 2 has a conveyor belt with a paddle above and allows only shallow rings standing on their ends to pass under. The third track 3 is for tubes of equal diameter as length and comprises a belt inclined to the horizontal so the tubes travel along a fixed guide, the guide having an opening through which tubes lying on a generatrix roll. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207218-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the control of hydraulically operated equipment
Inventor: WHITE GORDON D
IPC: F15B13/02
Filed: 1987-07-18
Abstract: An hydraulic control valve comprises a valve spool 13 reciprocable within a bore 13 communicating with an inlet port 25, and first and second outlet ports 28 respectively connectible to first and second devices 30,33 e.g. a water pump and a road-breaking hammer. Spool 13 is displaceable between a first position where it causes flow to pass to device 30, and a second position where flow passes to device 33. A spring 21 normally biases the spool to the first position, in which a bleed passage 18 directs a small portion of the flow from the inlet port to the second outlet port and a control passage 16 in the spool places the second outlet port 28 in communication with an end face of the spool. When the second device is operated, there is an increase in the pressure at the second outlet port 31, and hence in control passage 16, which overcomes the spring bias and moves the spool to the second position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2196275-A (GB)
Title: Gripping element
Inventor: STOLL KURT
IPC: B25B5/06
Filed: 1987-10-15
Abstract: The element comprises a base member (4) and a gripping member (6) arranged thereon. The gripping member (6) is embodied in the form of a flexible membrane (16) which cooperates with the base member (4) in delimiting a pneumatic space (18) sealed off from the outside. The outer surface (31) of the membrane is in the form of 8 gripping surface (7) and the pneumatic space (18) is in communication with at least one operating duct (32) for the supply of fluid under pressure into the space and the discharge of such fluid therefrom. The membrane may have rigid ribs thereacross in one axis, i.e. parallel, or in two perpendicular axes to provide a flexible grid structure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2196776-A (GB)
Title: Bird deterrent apparatus
Inventor: BRUCCIANI RICHARD LOUIS
IPC: A01M29/16
Filed: 1987-10-19
Abstract: An apparatus for deterring birds comprises a carrier oscillator (in IC6) which is frequency modulated by a modulation oscillator (also in IC6), the resultant signal being applied to a power amplifier (28) which drives a loudspeaker. The oscillators are voltage controlled and their nominal frequencies are switched in a preselected manner by a binary divider (14) which controls the application of tuning voltages to the oscillators via gating circuits (in IC1). A sequence generator (16) generates a pseudo-random pattern of pulses which control a relay (RL1) via a trigger circuit (20) to apply power in an intermittent manner to the power amplifier (28). The result is bursts of sound from the loudspeaker at frequencies and intervals which are sufficiently random to deter birds from the surrounding area. The wavelength of the sound is commensurate with a dimension of the cranial cavity of a bird. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-879876-A (GB)
Abstract: 879,876. Mattresses &c. KAY MANUFACTURING CORPORATION. April 2, 1958 [April 10, 1957], No. 10628/58. Class 52(4). [Also in Group XXV] A hook for securing upholstery springs in seats and furniture comprises a metal body 10, a cushioning layer 20 of paper or cloth and a protecting layer 21 of a waxy material having a low coefficient of friction such as polyethylene or paraffin wax. The hook is secured by rails engaging holes 14 - 16 which close the hook opening.
Patent GB-2218684-A (GB)
Title: Bag and fastening means thereof
Inventor: WAUGH ADRIAN GORDON
IPC: A45C3/00
Filed: 1988-05-05
Abstract: A generally cuboidal laundry hamper (10) having a closure flap (28) is provided with a first loop (38) on a wall of the hamper and a second loop (42) on the exterior of the closure flap (28). An elongate strap (34) extends perpendicularly from the long free edge of the closure flap (28). In use, the strap may be passed successively through the first and second loops (38, 42) and pulled tightly, whereupon the closure flap is securely closed, to a variable degree. A laundry bag (40) (Figs 5-8) has an open upper end which may be closed in a similar manner. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245765-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic radiation receiver
Inventor: MOSS GRAHAM HARRY
IPC: H01Q5/45
Filed: 1988-07-01
Abstract: A common aperture, dual mode receiver for receiving and sensing radiation in the infra-red and microwave waveband comprises an input lens 1, a beamsplitter 2 which deflects microwave radiation and passes infra-red radiation to a microwave focussing sub-system (7, 8) and an infra-red focussing sub-system (3, 4, 5) respectively. The microwave sub- system includes an array of integrated antenna/mixer circuits positioned on the rear surface of the final lens 8. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224298-A (GB)
Title: Roller shutter
Inventor: GRANT ALFRED ERNEST
IPC: E06B9/11
Filed: 1988-07-20
Abstract: A mounting assembly for a shuttered opening of a cabinet, cupboard or desk comprising a flexible shutter secured to a storage roller and a guide roller over which the shutter passes when it is unwound from the storage roller comprises for each side of the opening a bracket (1) for cooperatively supporting the guide roller at the top of the opening and for slidably receiving a member (7) supporting a respective end of the storage roll. The arrangement is such that the storage roll is supported in a position rearwardly of and lower than the guide roller. The slide members (7) each have domed region (8) to receive the storage roller end and engage a channel (6) in the bracket (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2213098-A (GB)
Title: Security paper for bank notes and the like
Inventor: MELLING RAYMOND JOSEPH
IPC: D21H21/40
Filed: 1988-08-31
Abstract: Security papers according to the invention comprise opposed surfaces for the provision of printing to identify a document formed from the paper, and positioned at least partially between the two surfaces of the paper as a public security feature a security device of not more than 5mm width, which device comprises a flexible, water-impermeable substrate with a layer of metal on one or both sides of the substrate, there being present on one side of the device a continuous metal path along its length, wherein said device has metal-free portions of between 10% and 50% of the area of the device, said metal-free portions along the length of the device providing a repeating pattern, design, indicia or the like with at least some of the metal-free portions across the transverse direction of the device being wholly surrounded by metal. The metal-free portions may provide characters of a language, such as letters of the English alphabet. The paper may be configured to allow a portion of the strip to be seen directly through a "window", and such "windows" on either surface of the paper may be in partial or complete registry. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2211375-A (GB)
Title: Passive viewing apparatus for stereoscopic imaging system
Inventor: BOS PHILIP J
IPC: H04N13/00
Filed: 1989-01-27
Abstract: An image decoder comprises first and second viewing means 52, 54 for respectively transmitting to the eyes 42, 44 of an observer differently polarised images representing the left- and right-eye images of a stereo pair, each viewing means including an optical retarder 56, 58, 64 and a linear polarising filter wherein the absorption axes of the filters are parallel. The use of the retarders removes residual effects introduced by the use of a variable optical retarder 23 in the encoder for varying the polarisation of a sequence of images from a crt display 16. The optical retarders (110, 114, Fig 6) may be quarter-wave plates when the images are circularly polarised. The apparatus is suitable for use with broadband image source phosphors to give full colour stereoscopic images. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2219827-A (GB)
Title: Security device
Inventor: KNIGHT ANTHONY MARTIN
IPC: B60R25/24
Filed: 1989-03-01
Abstract: A security device applicable to an article such as a motor vehicle, a building or an electrical appliance comprises a key means which generates a signal, a receiving means which is physically separated from the key means and which is associated with a switch operation of which prevents or permits of access to or operation of the article, and a link by which a signal generated by the key means is transmitted to the receiving means. The receiving means, upon receipt of the correct signal, generates an output such that the switch is actuated to permit of access to or use of the article. The receiving means is associated with the switch such that access to the switch is not possible except by means of use of the correct key means and any attempt to disassociate the switch and the receiving means results in damage to the article such that it becomes inoperable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2220736-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle lamps
Inventor: FUJINO YUUJI
IPC: F21V17/00
Filed: 1989-05-22
Abstract: A vehicle lamp device in which the gap provided beside the headlamps is made inconspicuous, and rainwater or dust are prevented from entering the gap. The inventive vehicle lamp device in one embodiment includes a unit movable rectangular headlamp and a rectangular vehicle lamp arranged with a gap therebetween, and, of the confronting side walls of the front lens at least one of the lamps, at least one has a front edge protruding outwardly so that the gap between the front lenses of the lamps is narrower at the front edge of the side wall. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233082-A (GB)
Title: Liquid carrier
Inventor: DAVIES G
IPC: F25D7/00
Filed: 1989-06-09
Abstract: A liquid carrier has an inner casing (10) of impermeable material defining a first chamber (11) and an outer casing (12) of permeable material, there being a second chamber (13) defined between the inner (10) and outer (12) casings. In use a potable liquid is carried in the first chamber (11) and another liquid in the second chamber (13) the potable liquid being kept cool by evaporation of the liquid in the second chamber (13) through the outer casing (12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231856-A (GB)
Title: Packaged food recovery apparatus
Inventor: EARP JOHN
IPC: B65B69/00
Filed: 1989-07-06
Abstract: A packaged food recovery apparatus for separating food from flexible packaging enclosing the food comprises an input station 11 for receiving packages 13, of food, means 17, for conveying the packages from the input station to a cutting station 15 at which the packaging material is slit, and for conveying the slit packages to a discharge station, and a separating device 20 arranged at the discharge station to receive the slit packages and operable to separate the food from each package. The cutting station comprises to horizontally rotatable, laterally and longitudinally offset discs 21, 23 with a guide 23 being disposed between the discs to turn successive package through 90 DEG  so that the discs form a cut cross in the upper surface of the package. At this discharge station the out package is inverted onto shaker bars 24 below an empty package suction hood 27, 28. In another embodiment Figs. 6 and 7, packages are fed by an inclined flighted conveyor 66 and discharged after slitting down, in inverted condition, into mesh separating passage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236842-A (GB)
Title: Beer keg coolers
Inventor: MILLER DAVID JOHN
IPC: F28D1/06
Filed: 1989-09-30
Abstract: Apparatus for cooling a beer keg includes a cooling device comprising a jacket of thermally insulating material shaped and dimensioned to fit over or wrap around a beer keg and having coolant liquid ducting means on its inner surface such that when the jacket is located in position on a keg the liquid ducting means abut the surface of the keg to enable cooling thereof, and flexible inlet and outlet pipes connected to the inlet and outlet of said ducting means and loading to the outlet and inlet of a circulating cooling liquid circuit of a cooling apparatus; said jacket having a thermally insulating end closure or cover at its normally upper end with an aperture for connection of the known pressurization and/or keg contents removal - duct device.
Patent GB-2238250-A (GB)
Title: Golfing aid or game
Inventor: DROY ALBERT JOHN
IPC: A63B67/02
Filed: 1989-11-24
Abstract: A golfing aid or game includes a playing surface (1) and a ball-receiving hole (4). The inclination of parts, or whole, of the surface is variable to simulate the lie and variable terrain of a putting green and thus to provide a challenging golf practice environment or game. The changes may be made mechanically, electrically, electromagnetically or pneumatically. The surface may comprise five magnetic particles which may be arranged to simulate changes in nap. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233366-A (GB)
Title: Guide line attachment
Inventor: HOPPER HANS PAUL
IPC: E21B41/10
Filed: 1990-06-12
Abstract: A guide line attachment for releasably attaching a guide line 24 to a guide post top 12 or other portion of a sub-sea installation has three relatively moveable spring loaded concentric sleeves 25, 30, 36, the relative movement of which can be used to releasably lock the attachment to the guide post top or other portion. Relative movement of the sleeves also activates a latch 31 to releasably lock the sleeves to each other. The attachment may fit inside or outside a guide post top 12 and may be pre-set so that it will or will not automatically relatch on release. The guide post tops have internal 18, 19, or external 16, 17 grooves for engaging the attachment locking means, and specially designed tools may be used to effect remote release sub-sea. The guide line attachment may be used for all stages of the drilling and production of a sub-sea oil well and avoids the present need to cut and replace guide lines at different stages in the life of a sub-sea well. <IMAGE>