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Patent GB-2186257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to extenders for aircraft pallets
Inventor: BERRETT THOMAS ROBERT
IPC: B64D9/00
Filed: 1986-02-07
Abstract: A pallet extender (13) for mounting at an end of an aircraft cargo pallet (10) comprising, a first elongate load support panel (14), hinges (19) on one elongate edge of the panel to mount the panel along an end of a pallet to pivot about an axis extending along said edge of a panel. A second elongate panel (15), extends along the other elongate edge of the first panel and is connected thereto by a hinge (16) to allow the second panel to pivot with respect to the first panel. Locking means (27,28) act between the first and second panels to lock the second panel in any one of a plurality of different attitudes with respect to the first panel. Support structures (23,24) are provided at both ends of said one panel extending to one side of the panel, and brace means (26) are connected between the support structures to the pallet to support the panels at a required attitude with respect to the pallet. The support structures (23) have mountings to support the second panel (15) in a horizontal attitude when the first panel extends upwardly and outwardly of the end of the pallet supported by said brace means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2170917-A (GB)
Title: Non-magnetic one-component electrophotographic developer
Inventor: NANYA TOSHIKI
IPC: G03G9/08
Filed: 1986-02-10
Abstract: A non-magnetic one-component electrophotographic developer comprising (a) toner particles, each toner particle comprising a binder resin and a colourant, and (b) finely-divided particles of an inorganic solid material (such as a metal oxide, carbide, nitride or sulphide) or an organic synthetic resin; the volume mean diameter of the finely divided particles being less than that of the toner particles, preferably from 1/20 to 1/2 that of the toner particles.
Patent GB-2187494-A (GB)
Title: Hinge system
Inventor: HUCKERBY JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: E06B11/04
Filed: 1986-03-07
Abstract: A hinge system for a gate or the like comprises a rod (2) extending vertically and beyond at least the lower edge of the gate (1) to which it is fixedly attached, plate means (4) hang an aperture to accept the rod (2) and adapted to be disposed on or under the ground. Collar means (3) are attachable to the rod for rotation therewith whereby substantially the entire downward component of the weight of the gate is transmitted through the collar (2) to the plate (4) and thence to the ground. The gate may be attached to the rotatable rod by two fixing means each comprising a collar (6), detachably fixable to and rotatable with the rod, and a pair of parallel arms (8) fixedly connected to the collar and extending therefrom to define a groove between them, the groove being adapted to accept a sheet of material to form, in use, a gate (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176169-A (GB)
Title: Jack bolt
Inventor: ILUKKUMBURE SRI PARAKRAMA WIJE
IPC: E04G23/06
Filed: 1986-04-01
Abstract: A jack bolt for arresting, diminishing or correcting the effects of foundation settlement in, e.g. masonry buildings, or for splitting structural components, is composed of a shaft 5, "cleaves" 2, and wedges 3, encased in an expandable tubular or box-like casing 1, and is provided with a spring mechanism 7, or other source of potential energy. A nut 8 may provide means of compressing spring 7. Load transfer is effected by placing jack bolts in drilled holes in walls to suit site conditions and causing the jack bolt to expand by manual or other means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177245-A (GB)
Title: Retail trading systems
Inventor: DONALD GORDON HUGH
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 1986-05-29
Abstract: A system for retail trading comprises an image storing arrangement 11 storing images of items being traded (e.g. carpets), an image index arrangement 12 connected with the said storing arrangement and containing identifiers for the images therein, an image retrieval arrangement 14 and display means 13 (e.g. a video screen) for displaying retrieved images. A transaction data processing arrangement 16 includes a data input arrangement 15, and a data output arrangement 17 by which the displayed-image identifier from the index arrangement 12 is automatically output. Composite images can be handled. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2184355-A (GB)
Title: Ubiquinone pharmaceutical compositions
Inventor: BRASEY PIERRE-NOEL
IPC: A61K9/107
Filed: 1986-12-17
Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions containing, as active principle, ubiquinone, comprise at least one non- ionic emulsifier, a hydroxylated solvent, at least one anti-oxidizing agent and, optionally, dimethylacetamide. The emulsifier is preferably a condensate of ethylene oxide and a fatty acid oil, the solvent may be an alcohol, glycol, polyglycol, glycerine, glycofurol, sorbitol or water and the anti-oxidant may be vitamin E, ascorbic acid or pyrogallol.
Patent GB-2201410-A (GB)
Title: Mix for producing chemically resistant concrete
Inventor: GUZEEV EVGENY ANDREEVICH
IPC: C04B14/10
Filed: 1987-02-26
Abstract: A mix for producing a chemically resistant concrete comprises, per cent by mass:   liquid glass                                            8 to 18 a finely divided volcanic acid water-containing glass e.g. perlite, obsidian or vitrophyre             30 to 40 a modifying additive such as silicon dioxide of a crystalline modification 1 to 6 and/or kaolinite of the pelitic structure               1 to 5 and/or melaminocyanurate                              0.2 to 1.0 an alkali-acid-resistant aggregate e.g. quartz sand, granite, quartzite, diabase or andesite               the balance o
Patent GB-2203292-A (GB)
Title: Suppressor connection for commutator segment
Inventor: WANG PATRICK SHUI-CHUNG
IPC: H01R39/04
Filed: 1987-03-27
Abstract: A segments 15 of a commutator 10 in a fractional horsepower motor each have a tang (flag) 8 on its terminal portion 17. Tang 8 allows for the connection of a suppression element across the segments or if no suppression element is present may retain solder for connection of the winding. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2315946-A (GB)
Title: Process for the motion compensation of an image with respect to another image
Inventor: SALMON PHILIPPE
IPC: G06T7/20
Filed: 1987-06-19
Abstract: Compensation of the image to be readjusted (2), with respect to another image, called the reference image (1), is effected the background of the image to be readjusted (2) having undergone a translation with respect to the background of the reference image (1). The process consists in:  - defining a correlation function, which is a function of the coordinates of the elements of the image to be readjusted (2) and of the elements of the reference image (1) having a high luminance gradient, i.e. corresponding with contours, and as a function of the components * capital Greek delta *x and * capital Greek delta *y of a translation vector of a correlation window (7,8) cut out from the images (1,2); - computing the values T x and T y of the components * capital Greek delta *x and * capital Greek delta *y , such that the correlation function is a maximum, this computation being refined by a second order interpolation; - computing luminance values of the elements of an image called the readjusted image, as a function of the luminance values of the elements of the image to be readjusted c2) and as a function of the values T x and T y .  Application to the tracking of an object in a series of images.
Patent GB-2195338-A (GB)
Title: 4-O-phosphono-glycosides
Inventor: HASEGAWA AKIRA
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 1987-09-21
Abstract: Compounds of formula I   <IMAGE>  wherein R1 represents a sugar residue X and Y are the same or different and stand for oxygen or the imino group, and R2 and R3 are the same or different and represent an optionally substituted acyl group, which process i.a. immuno-modulatory activity.
Patent GB-2200024-A (GB)
Title: Growing bag platform & cane support with drainage holes
Inventor: LEWIS ROBERT JOHN CHARLES
IPC: A01G9/12
Filed: 1987-12-11
Abstract: A raised platform is provided for supporting a growing bag clear of an underlying surface, the platform having detachable means 12, 14 for receiving plant support canes, the tubular members 14 piercing the growing bag completely, in use, and having slots or holes providing for drainage from the bag. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2202216-A (GB)
Title: Tamperproof bush
Inventor: GOLDING CYRIL GEORGE
IPC: B67B7/42
Filed: 1988-02-02
Abstract: A tamperproof bush 10 for insertion in the neck 34 of a beer keg has radial apertures 40 in an upper cylindrical portion 14 of the bush for engagement by extendible/retractable cam actuated pins 54 of a complementary insertion/withdrawal tool 50. Such a bush 10 forms part of a closure assembly including a cover ring 36 also securable within the keg neck. An inclined recess 44 in an upper end face 42 of the bush provides location engagement for a complementary projection 70 on the tool body to ensure alignment of the pins 54 with the apertures 40. An inclined ramp face 46 of the recess 44 ensures that counter-clockwise rotation of the bush is prevented other than by engagement of the pins 54 with the apertures 40. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2204620-A (GB)
Title: Masonry support for cladding forming an outer skin of a cavity wall
Inventor: PRATT DAVID JOHN
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 1988-04-27
Abstract: A masonry support system for supporting an outer skin of masonry of a cavity wall in a multi storey building having a concrete or steel framed inner wall structure comprises a masonry support plate 10, 30 rigidly secured to brackets 11; 31, 32 having upper and lower abutment means 18; 37, 38 to receive a washer plate 12, 34. The washer plate has an inclined closed ended opening (Fig 4, 19), 35 which intersects an upright slot (16, Fig 1) 36 in a web (40, Fig 8), 31 of the bracket. A bolt stud projects through at the point of intersection from the inner wall structure and is tightened to secure the masonry support in position. Up and down adjustment is achieved by sliding the washer plate 12, 34 laterally between the abutments. Two embodiments are described, the first of which uses a vertical channel section bracket with the web 14 linked to side walls (15, Fig 3) forming bridging flanges across the cavity, the slide walls having slots 18 defining the upper and lower abutments for the washer plate. The masonry support plate forms parts of a cold formed angle section 10. Gussets 22 stiffen the angle section 10. The second embodiment includes a single cavity bridging flange 32 affording the lower abutment 37 and a perpendicular web 31 affording the slot 36 and upper abutment 38. The bridging flange 32 is welded to a flat plate 30 forming the masonry support plate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208313-A (GB)
Title: Propeller shaft for motor vehicle
Inventor: FISHER LESLIE GEORGE
IPC: F16C3/02
Filed: 1987-03-05
Abstract: A propeller shaft for a motor vehicle, incorporating two shaft elements (12, 14) including portions (17, 18) interfitting axially with one another and deformed to a torque transmitting cross-sectional shape, so that frictional forces therebetween are sufficient to prevent relative axial movement in normal service. Under accident conditions, however, the shaft is able to collapse axially during which one of the shaft elements (14) is progressively deformed by the other to provide progressive absorption of energy.
Patent GB-2223872-A (GB)
Title: Cash collection devices
Inventor: LOWERY MICHAEL
IPC: G07F9/08
Filed: 1988-08-16
Abstract: A cash collection device for charitable donations comprises a coin recognition unit (6) into which the donations are inserted to fall into a collecting receptacle (4) locked within an outer casing (2). Data processing means (10) connected to the coin recognition unit validates each coin and increments a memory from which a visual display (12) is operated to show the total amount donated. After each donation a speech generator is activated to give vocal acknowledgement. An audible alarm is operated if an attempt is made to remove the cash collected without using a security key or if there is failure of mains supply, an internal battery (18) then providing power for the device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2211407-A (GB)
Title: Monokine inhibitors
Inventor: BOLLINGER PIETRO
IPC: A61K/
Filed: 1988-10-24
Abstract: alpha -[10-oxy-4H-benzo[4,5] cyclohepta [1 ,2-b] thiophen-4-ylidene]-carboxylic acids, or physiologically-hydrolysable and -acceptable esters or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are useful for effecting monokine inhibition, in particular interleukin-1 release or secretion inhibition, as a therapeutic means other than analgesic, anti-inflammatory or anti-pyretic means.
Patent GB-2214295-A (GB)
Title: Determination of hapten
Inventor: SELF COLIN HENRY
IPC: G01N33/74
Filed: 1988-11-23
Abstract: A method as described for determining a hapten which method comprises (i) contacting the hapten with a binding partner of the hapten, whereby the hapten becomes bound to some of the binding partner, (ii) contacting the unbound binding partner with a secondary binding partner therefore, (iii) contacting the binding partner with an antibody which binds the binding partner which has bound thereto the hapten but which does not bind the binding partner which has bound thereto its secondary binding partner; and (iv) determining the amount of antibody bound to the binding partner. Kits for use in the method are also described.
Patent GB-2216092-A (GB)
Title: An easy open closure assembly for a packaging container
Inventor: PILTZ LARS-ERIK
IPC: B65D51/18
Filed: 1989-02-15
Abstract: A closure assembly for a packaging container (22), comprises an easy opening end closure (10) having a grip (12) and a tearing denotation (15) extending circumferentially around the end closure (10) and a membrane (18) attached to the end closure (10) at least at both sides of said tearing denotation (15). The grip (12) is connected by a strip-shaped connection portion (13) to an outer annular part (14) of the end closure (10) spaced therefrom whereby a central portion of the membrane is exposed through a central recess of the end closure (10). The annular part (14) is removable together with the inner layer (18) along a line defined by said circumferential tearing denotation (15). The annular part (14) merges into an outwardly diverging rim with an upper enlarged edge (17) against which a reclosable cover may be demountably attached. 
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Patent GB-2233548-A (GB)
Title: A hairbrush
Inventor: KWOK FAI AU
IPC: A46B13/02
Filed: 1989-06-29
Abstract: A hairbrush comprising two or more arrays of bristle elements movable relative to one another in a plane substantially perpendicular to the bristle elements, and drive means for causing relative oscillatory movement of the arrays. The hairbrush thereby assists in disentangling hair. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234934-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing shoes and the like with moulded soles
Inventor: SPEDDING IAN
IPC: B29D35/00
Filed: 1989-07-07
Abstract: Shoes, especially sandals, with moulded soles formed by applying mould components directly to the underside of the lasted shoe are formed free of "spew" by using an insole which is resiliently deformable so as to seal any gaps between areas of lasted upper on the underside of the shoe.
Patent GB-2219529-A (GB)
Title: Rotary type developing apparatus
Inventor: IWAMOTO KEN-ICHI
IPC: G03G15/01
Filed: 1989-08-10
Abstract: A rotary type developing apparatus for use in electrophotography comprises developer units (A,B) with connectable roller drivers (50,51) engaging projections (52,54), an axially movable connecting plate (61) connecting with drivers (50,51) so that the units can be moved against photoreceptor drum (1), engaging receivers (63,82) to engage projections (52,54), an open/close plate (90) which when opened has a link mechanism to move plate (61) to connect with the drivers (50,51) and when closed to move unit in contact with drum (1) and reversing the process on re-opening plate (90). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2220314-A (GB)
Title: Displacement measuring apparatus
Inventor: GEORGE-KELSO SIMON
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 1989-08-25
Abstract: A tape rule or other displacement measuring apparatus comprises a reader (30) and a member (1) that are relatively movable. The member (1) carries two position tracks (3, 4) each defined by a sequence of markings made in succession along the member. The two tapes (3, 4) record different values in a pseudo-random sequence which is the result of repetitive operations on a seed consisting of a small number of elements. The sequence has the property that a group of successive values of length at least equal to that of the seed occurs at a single position in the sequence so that a succession of markings read from the tracks representing values of length at least equal to the seed defines an absolute position of the member (1). The reader (30) has four sensors, two arranged to respond to each track (3, 4), with the pattern of the markings and locations of the sensors arranged so that only a single sensor changes state each time that the member (1) moves through an interval of displacement relatively to the sensors. The states occur consecutively along the member (1) and are recognisable by decoding logic fed with successive states as a logical value corresponding to one of the values depending on which sequence has been followed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222455-A (GB)
Title: Locating a position in space
Inventor: PAINE MICHAEL ROBIN
IPC: G01B11/00
Filed: 1989-09-01
Abstract: A method and apparatus for locating a position 22 in space using a support table and a remote measuring system having at least two theodolites 19, 20, 21. The support table is placed at the desired position 22 and is rotatable and includes at least two location means for locating optical targets of the remote measuring system in a known positional relationship. The method and apparatus is particularly useful in the manufacture of jigs and fixtures as used for example in the aircraft industry. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237719-A (GB)
Title: Snack food products
Inventor: CLARK DAVID NIGEL
IPC: A23L19/18
Filed: 1989-10-18
Abstract: In a process for the manufacture of a snack food product a flat sheet of dough (4) is formed and fed to a pair (7) of embossed rollers arranged both to decrease the piece weight of the sheet of dough and to impart a three-dimensional patterned configuration to the sheet of dough. Individual portions are cut out from the patterned sheet so obtained and fried to form a snack food product having an attractive appearance.
Patent GB-2229455-A (GB)
Title: Hardening machine for leaf springs
Inventor: SCHULTE HELMUT
IPC: C21D1/63
Filed: 1989-12-18
Abstract: A hardening machine for leaf springs 1 comprises a container 2, which is open at the top, for a hardening bath 3, a device for introducing shaped springs 1 into the hardening bath, a conveying device for transporting the springs through the hardening bath and a device for removing the springs from the hardening bath. The device for introducing the springs consists of a double clamping device by means of which a spring (1) can be gripped, can be removed from a bending tool, can be immersed in the hardening bath (3) and can be put into the conveying device. The conveying device consists of conveying chains (7 to 9) which engage with the springs (1) in the middle and at the ends by means of carriers and also of double rails (11-13) extending in the direction of forward movement by means of which the springs (1) are guided on the upper and lower side near the conveying chain carriers. The removing device consists of a double clamping device by means of which a spring (1) can be gripped on both sides near the middle conveying chain (8), can be removed from the conveying device, and can be lifted out of the hardening bath (3). 
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Patent GB-2229795-A (GB)
Title: Manually operable control valve mechanism
Inventor: JENNISON P
IPC: B60T15/04
Filed: 1990-01-31
Abstract: A hand operable vehicle fluid pressure brake control valve includes a valve assembly providing a secondary and parking brake operation, the assembly being operable by a control lever 5 movable about a transverse axis through a gate or slot 2 in the housing, the lever having a handle 7 which has to be rotated against a spring bias about a longitudinal axis to permit respective dogs 10 thereof to pass between mutually facing inward detents 8, said dogs normally preventing such passage and avoiding spurious parking brake release. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244547-A (GB)
Title: A pyrotechnic device
Inventor: HARVEY TERRENCE JOHN
IPC: F42B4/04
Filed: 1990-05-17
Abstract: The device comprises an hermetically sealed cartridge (1) located within a reuseable housing (4) and means to ignite the pyrotechnic material such that on ignition the material burns to produce a gas which rapidly expands and causes the cartridge to rupture, releasing the gas into the housing to create a loud sharp noise. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299156-A (GB)
Title: A dearmer
Inventor: HORN DEREK JOHN
IPC: F41B9/00
Filed: 1990-07-07
Abstract: A dearming device having a reduced recoil includes a barrel 2 in a bore 4 of which is located a liquid projectile between a piston 50 and a cap 48. The barrel projects from a part 6 having a breech 16 containing an explosive charge 18. The breech 16 communicates by way of restricted passage 20 with a force directing plug 30 by which explosive force is directed into one or more reverse thrusting cylinders 14 and, by way of passage 32 through the plug, into the barrel 2 to react on piston 50. Cylinders 14 contain water between displaceable plugs 44 and 46. In response to detonation of the charge 18 the explosive force projects the liquid from the barrel bore 4 for the purpose of penetrating a bomb casing to disarm the bomb. The explosive force simultaneously reacts on the plugs 44 to expel the water from the cylinders 14 and provide a reverse thrust which reduces the recoil of the device. In an alternative arrangement the projectile is a solid slug in the bore 4 (the piston 50 and cap 48 being omitted).
Patent GB-2235141-A (GB)
Title: Riddle
Inventor: THORPE DARRYL
IPC: B28C5/08
Filed: 1990-08-22
Abstract: A riddle (1) comprises a hollow body member (2) adapted to receive material to be riddled and having a longitudinal axis (3) about which the riddle (1) is adapted to be rotated by power means (4), (5) an open mouth (6) defining one end of the body member (2) for the in-loading of material to be riddled, with a peripheral wall (7) of the body member (2) at least partially composed of mesh (8) of aperture size (9) appropriate to the separation required, a base plate (10) defining the other end of the body member (2), and mounting means whereby the riddle (1) is, in use, securable via its base plate (10) to powered rotational means (4, 5) with the longitudinal axis (3) of the body member (2) so disposed that undersize material falls through the mesh apertures (9) while oversize material is ejected from the mouth (6) of the body member (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237395-A (GB)
Title: Weighing device
Inventor: CHOPPIN WALTER JOHN BARRY
IPC: G01G23/365
Filed: 1990-10-15
Abstract: An alarm device 31 for attachment to an industry-standard dial scale 5 of a weighing device 1 comprising a manually displaceable pointer 7 to indicate on the scale a pre-set weight required; a proximity sensor 34 sensitive to the position of a standard pointer 6 of the scale, electronic control means connected to the proximity sensor, means within the electronic control means for emitting an alarm signal upon the proximity sensor sensing the presence of the standard pointer 6 indicating that the pro-set weight had been attained, and an electric power source. Disclosed is a support and handling frame to hold a gas cylinder being filled or emptied. <IMAGE>