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Patent GB-2059991-A (GB)
Title: Cultivating cells on particulate microcarriers
IPC: C12N5/07
Filed: 1980-09-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of cultivating cells in a culture medium, containing particulate microcarriers. The microcarriers used comprise spherical particles of a water-insoluble, but water-swellable cross-linked organic macromolecular substance, said particles exhibiting at their surfaces covalently bound polypeptides capable of binding fibronectin biospecifically. In a water-swollen state the particles have a density within the range of 0.95 - 1.20 g/ml, preferably 1.00 - 1.10 g/ml.The mean size of the particles lies within the range of 100- 500  mu m.
Patent GB-2055627-A (GB)
Title: A vibrating screening unit
IPC: B09B3/00
Filed: 1979-10-12
Abstract: A vibrating screening unit (24) has a screen (28) provided with humps (42) having openings extending upwardly from the plane of the screen (42) to facilitate the passage through the screen of fibrous material e.g. tobacco, which spaces the openings in the horizontal planar portions of the screen (28). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2088137-A (GB)
Title: Magnetomechanical converter
IPC: H01F7/14
Filed: 1980-11-21
Abstract: A magnetomechanical converter for a relay comprises an armature (5), a unit containing magnets (1, 2) for generating a magnetic field of variable intensity and means (3, 4) for varying the intensity of the generated magnetic field. An even number of magnets (1, 2) are so disposed as to create magnetic circuits which operate against one another and are closed externally of the magnets. The armature (5) is of a non-energized soft magnetic material and may be flexible or spring-urged. In other arrangements the armature is centrally pivoted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2089193-A (GB)
Title: Cutting upper blanks
IPC: A43D8/06
Filed: 1980-12-12
Abstract: The lines along which material to form an upper is cut, for example by a press knife (Fig. 3), form closed figures (Fig. 4) which mesh together along undulating portions 42 which will be lasting margins. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2066680-A (GB)
Title: Toy construction kits
IPC: F16B21/12
Filed: 1981-01-06
Abstract: A toy construction kit comprises a connecting element 1 having a tubular portion formed with longitudinal and transverse slots 2, 3 which is insertable into one bore 6 of a pair of intersecting bores 6, 6' in a construction element 5, one or more of the transverse slots 3 lying at the intersection, a locking element 7 being insertable into the other bore 6' so that tongues 8, 10 of the locking element 7 engage the one or more slots 2, 3 and lock the connecting element 1 in position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2071595-A (GB)
Title: Surface structural member more especially for an aircraft and apparatus for producing the same
IPC: B64C1/06
Filed: 1981-01-22
Abstract: A surface type structural component particularly applicable for aircraft, comprises a reinforcing grid structure of longitudinal and cross ribs made of fiber reinforced material. The grid structure is assembled from a plurality of molded box frames or cells. The modular box frames are formed on mold bodies and assembled and bonded together to form the reinforcing grid structure while still on the mold bodies. A laminated sheathing is bonded to the grid structure. Methods and apparatus including an automated assembly plant are disclosed for manufacturing the surface type structural component. The manufacturing plant includes automated handling equipment for molding the box frames on mold bodies, assembling the mold bodies and box frames into grid structures, forming and applying a laminate sheathing, curing and hardening the two-dimensional grid structure and laminate sheathing combination under heat and pressure and removing the mold bodies. A mold body comprising a plurality of releasably interconnecting members is also disclosed. The mold body center member is formed with an elongate core of metal material and at least a layer of heat expandable rubber or elastic material. The mold body work piece expands upon heating providing pressure for bonding and is subsequently removed to be reused.
Patent GB-2071986-A (GB)
Title: Riding saddle
IPC: B68C1/02
Filed: 1981-03-03
Abstract: The invention provides a riding saddle in the form of an integrally moulded saddle seat (40) and a corresponding synthetic foam padded panel (45). Seat and panel are releasably attachable together by means located to lie within the periphery of the underside of the seat. Example attachment means are rows of press-studs (53, 56, 57, 58) and the attachment means preferably extend along the longitudinal centre line of the saddle. Interchangeable combinations of seats and panels give versatility of fittings while avoiding the expense of manufacture and maintenance of traditional saddles. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2072665-A (GB)
Title: alpha -Isopropyl- and  alpha -cyclopropyl- alpha -(4-chlorophenyl)-acetic acid- alpha -haloethynyl- m-phenoxybenzyl esters, processes for producing them, and their use for combating insect pests
IPC: A01N37/10
Filed: 1981-03-12
Abstract: alpha -Isopropyl- and  alpha -cyclopropyl- alpha -(4-chlorophenyl)-acetic acid- alpha -haloethynyl- m-phenoxybenzyl esters of the formula   <IMAGE>  wherein R1 is   <IMAGE>    R2 is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, methyl, trifluoromethyl or methoxy, and     X1 is halogen, processes for producing them, and their use for combating insect pests.
Patent GB-2072033-A (GB)
Title: Paper pulp screen
IPC: D21B1/34
Filed: 1981-03-17
Abstract: A screen for paper pulp suspensions has an inlet 3, an outlet 6 for the cleaned suspension, a rejects outlet 7, a disc-like sieve 2 between the inlet and the outlet 6 and a revolving rotor 9. The rotor has sieve-cleaning propeller-like blades 10 having an angle of incidence which is such that a rotating low or high pressure area is created between the blades 10 and the surface of the sieve. The blades can be arranged upstream or downstream of the sieve and are twisted so that their angle with the sieve decreases radially outwards. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2098740-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring threaded joint tightening
IPC: B25B23/15
Filed: 1981-05-18
Abstract: To monitor the quality of threaded joint tightening process being performed by a power tool, the torque on and position of a drive shaft, driven by a motor and adapted to carry tools, are measured so as to determine the angle through which the drive shaft rotates whilst the applied torque rises from a threshold value to its greatest value. The measurements are processed, whilst the tool is in operation, and used to indicate whether the angle of rotation and highest torque value both lie inside predetermined maximum and minimum values. The torque on the shaft is measured by a strain gauge 30 and the angle of rotation by slotted disc 40 and optical sensors 41, 42. The preocessing is performed digitally and is preferably updated at periodic intervals. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2077698-A (GB)
Title: Trailer with lifting gear
IPC: B62D53/08
Filed: 1981-06-16
Abstract: A trailer has a wheeled axle (10) with a tow bar (12) extending forwardly therefrom and with a lift mast assembly (11) pivoted thereto and its carriage (17) (Fig. 2, not shown) faces rearwardly. Rearwardly extending attachments e.g. forks (14) are mountable on said carriage. A length-adjustable link (15) is mounted between anchorage points 15A on the tow bar (12) and the assembly (11) for angular adjustment of the assembly (11) relative to the tow bar (12).   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2112929-A (GB)
Title: Fibre optic level gauge and valve head for pressurized vessels
Inventor: HEARD NIGEL A
IPC: G01F23/292
Filed: 1981-12-30
Abstract: At least one inlet optical fibre (12) and at least one outlet optical fibre (13) provide optical communication between the exterior and the interior of said pressurized vessel, the inlet optical fibre (12) having one end adapted to be optically connected to an external light source, and the outlet optical fibre (13) having one end adapted to be optically connected to an external light detector, the inlet optical fibre (12) and the outlet optical fibre (13) having the other ends located within the vessel in spaced positions so that light emitted from an inlet fibre (12) is received by an outlet fibre, the amount of light received being dependent on the presence/absence of liquid which causes at least some of the light to be reflected back into fibre (12). The inlet optical fibre (12) and the outlet optical fibre (13) enter the vessel through a housing (8), the interior of which is filled up with a mass of a sealing material (17), e.g. silicone rubber under compression the gauge may be incorporated in a filling valve head for the vessel (Fig. 3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2118527-A (GB)
Title: Packing glass or like fragile material sheets
Inventor: SILINSKY ANATOLY ALEXANDROVICH
IPC: B65G49/06
Filed: 1982-04-21
Abstract: Equipment for packing, transportation or storage of glass sheets or like fragile material comprises a container 1, with opposed top and bottom shock-absorbers 2 and 3 each comprising an elastic strap 18 for engaging upper and lower edges of the sheets. The straps 18 may be stretched elastically by pushing wedges 25 borne by guides 19 into spaces between wedges 24 fixed to the straps 18 so that spaces arise between successive sheet edges when engaged by the straps 18 and the sheets are spaced for protection against damage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2105721-A (GB)
Title: Tricyclic quinazolinones
Inventor: HARDTMANN GOETZ EDUARD
IPC: C07D487/04
Filed: 1982-09-13
Abstract: Compounds of formula I   <IMAGE>  wherein     a) R<1> represents one of the following groups   <IMAGE> wherein  m represents 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4,  p represents 1 or 2,  q represents 0, 1 or 2,  R7 represents hydrogen or C1-2 alkyl,  R8 represents hydrogen, halogen or C1-3 alkyl, R9 represents hydrogen, halogen, C1-4 alkyl, trifluoromethyl or nitro,  R2, R3 and R4 represent, independently, hydrogen or C1-2 alkyl, R5 represents hydrogen, halogen, C1-4 alkyl, trifluoromethyl or nitro and  R6 represents hydrogen, halogen or C1-3 alkyl, and  n represents 0 or 1  whereby at least one of R2, R3 and R4 is hydrogen, or b) R1 represents C1-8 alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted by 1 to 3 fluorine atoms, R5 is in b-position and represents fluorine, chlorine or trifluoromethyl,  n represents 0 or 1 and  R2, R3, R4 and R6 represent hydrogen, with the proviso that R1 is other than methyl when R5 is chlorine and n is 1, or c) R1 represents C3-6 alkenyl, C3-6 alkynyl, C3-8 cycloalkyl, norbornyl or C3-7 cycloalkyl-(C1-3)-alkyl,  R2, R3 and R4 represent, independently, hydrogen or C1-2alkyl, R5 is in b-position and represents halogen, C1-4alkyl or trifluoromethyl,  R6 represents hydrogen, halogen or C1-3alkyl,  n represents 0 or 1, in free base form or in the form of a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt for use as tranquilizers.   These compounds are indicated for use as pharmaceuticals, in particular as tranquilizers.
Patent GB-2106396-A (GB)
Title: Anaesthesia mask
Inventor: VICKERY IAN MALCOLM
IPC: A61M16/01
Filed: 1982-09-14
Abstract: A mask for relative analgesia and anaesthesia is moulded from polymeric foam and fits over the nose of the patient, with lateral ports (30) for inlet and outlet of gases and a rigid reinforcement (52) in the front of the mask. The periphery of the mask has a lower region (20) which bears upon the base of the upper lip, an upper region (16) which contacts the nasal bones, and lateral regions (18) which contact the nasal processes of the maxilla and the maxilla itself and meet the lower region (16) at the points (25) where the base of the upper lip meets the naso-labial grooves. Certain parts of the face-contacting surfaces are inwardly chamfered. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2109642-A (GB)
Title: Excitation current input device for an alternating current generator
Inventor: PELUGER GERHARD
IPC: H02J7/24
Filed: 1982-09-24
Abstract: An excitation current input device for an alternating current generator has a semi-conductor voltage regulator (3), a brush holder (4) for guiding two slip ring brushes (1, 2) and an intermediate piece (16) made from insulating material, which is placed between the brush holder and the housing of the regulator (3). The intermediate piece (16) contains inserted current conductors which receive the plug pins (12, 13) protruding from the underside of the housing of the regulator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2129772-A (GB)
Title: A transformer bobbin
Inventor: TURNBER TERENCE NORMAN
IPC: H01F27/30
Filed: 1982-11-08
Abstract: A transformer bobbin having at least one self-locking terminal pin 22 in an aperture 28 of an end flange 16 of the bobbin, the terminal pin 22 being bent through substantially 90 DEG  so that it has a pair of arms 24,26 extending at substantially 90 DEG  to each other, and one of the arms 24 of the terminal pin being provided with a locking kink 30 which combines with the other of the arms 26 of the terminal pin and surfaces 32,34 of the flange to lock the terminal pin in position. Each terminal pin may be made from electro-solder coated copper wire, the coil(s) may be wrapped in insulating tape, and interlocking, C- shaped, soft iron laminations may be provided in the channel (48, Figure 5) which extends at right angles to the channels (44,46 Figure 5) into which the coils may be wound. The entire laminations and the insulating tape may be coated with resin or varnish. The terminal pin may be formed in a machine having a sleeve, a feeder, a wire cropper and a kink forming jaw (74, Figure 11). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2115152-A (GB)
Title: Method for measuring acoustic output power
Inventor: OLSSON MATS ANDERS
IPC: G01H3/12
Filed: 1982-12-16
Abstract: A method for measuring (and possibly controlling) the sound output from a quarter-wave low-frequency resonator (1) which comprises measuring the pressure amplitude (@o) at the closed end of the resonator to generate a signal which constitutes a measure of the output acoustic power (P) of the resonator. The invention has application in the removal of soot from soot- covered members (8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2111940-A (GB)
Title: Bin clamping mechanism
Inventor: GREEN PETER JOHN
IPC: B65F3/04
Filed: 1982-12-16
Abstract: A refuse collection vehicle has a foot (11) on which a bin can be supported and a clamp (12) for clamping the bin to the foot, preparatory to lifting and tipping the bin. For folding the foot when it is not required for lifting a bin, there is associated with the clamp a rack and there is associated with the foot a toothed sector (26). By means of a piston and cylinder unit (15) the clamp and foot can be moved towards each other until the sector and foot are pivoted by the rack until the foot is vertical. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2114304-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical, membrane sensor
Inventor: DEAR ANDREW M
IPC: G01N27/49
Filed: 1983-01-31
Abstract: In an electrochemical sensor having electrodes and electrolyte separated from fluid under investigation by a membrane, the membrane is tensioned by a resilient support. As shown the sensor comprises an electrolyte chamber 4 containing electrodes 8 and 9 and electrolyte 7 and that is enclosed within chamber walls provided by a housing 1 having an open end 2 across which is fitted membrane 5 that separates the electrolyte 7 from the fluid. The resilient support that tensions the membrane may be an electrode support 10 that carries the electrodes and that is resiliently biased by a spring 19 towards the membrane 5. The sensor may measure the amount of a component, such as oxygen, in a fluid, such as a yeast fermentation broth. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2115722-A (GB)
Title: A rollermill
Inventor: FULLALOVE RICHARD
IPC: B02C4/42
Filed: 1983-02-10
Abstract: A rollermill comprises a pair of grinding rolls arranged in close proximity to form a nip therebetween, the rolls being driven in opposite rotational directions at different speeds by drive means which includes a double-sided toothed belt (11) or a V-belt, wrapping appropriate different diameter complementary pulleys (13, 14) mounted on adjacent ends of the two grinding rolls and transmitting drive from one roll to the other. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2117868-A (GB)
Title: Improved piston ring seal
Inventor: GRAHAM NEIL ANTHONY
IPC: F16J9/08
Filed: 1983-03-31
Abstract: A piston for an internal combustion engine comprises an annular ring groove which receives a compression ring 3. A seal assembly 4, 5, 6, 7, is arranged around and between the ring groove and the compression ring for reducing or preventing fluid flow around the radially inner surface of the compression ring. The seal assembly may be formed by inter-engaging projections and channels. Several different embodiments are shown. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2124422-A (GB)
Title: Theft alarms
Inventor: JOHNSON ALAN
IPC: G08B13/14
Filed: 1983-05-13
Abstract: An alarm device designed to protect video recorders and other electrical apparatus having a permanent current under normal conditions by utilising this permanent current, such as the clock display current of a video recorder, to permanently charge a rechargeable battery and in the event of the mains supply being disconnected from the electrical apparatus, the device will transfer the fully charged battery on to an alarm sounder, the device can be built into a single unit, a multiple unit, or the permanent wiring of the electrical apparatus at manufacture. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2142369-A (GB)
Title: Protective grating
Inventor: JOHANSSON BO
IPC: E06B9/02
Filed: 1983-06-30
Abstract: A protective grid or grating 1 comprises an external tubular frame 5 with horizontal and vertical tubular cross-members 3, 4 positioned in separate adjoining planes. The cross-members are a welded at all crossing points and to the frame 5. The frame 5 has holes on the inside and on the outside at the junction with each cross- member for the insertion of hardened steel rods. The steel rods are freely rotatable and extend right across the grating from one edge to the other. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2127071-A (GB)
Title: Friction bearing assembly for a roller cutter drill bit
Inventor: JONES KENNETH WILLIAM
IPC: E21B10/22
Filed: 1983-09-19
Abstract: A friction bearing assembly for a roller cutter drill bit, comprising a first bearing member (13) of cylindrical configuration and a second bearing member (15) having an opening of generally circular section therein receiving the first member for enabling relative rotation of the members. A bushing (19) is fitted between the bearing members (13, 15), the bushing (19) being of annular configuration and having an inner and an outer diameter so related to the outer diameter of the first bearing member (13) and the inner diameter of the opening in the second bearing member (15) as to enable the bushing (19) to rotate relative to both members (13, 15). The bushing (19) is of width substantially greater than its thickness, and comprises a relatively thin, narrow elongate metal member (59) configured in the form of a helix (Figure 3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147906-A (GB)
Title: Block copolymer compositions
Inventor: VERMEULEN JACOB
IPC: C08L25/06
Filed: 1983-10-13
Abstract: The present invention is concerned with compositions comprising a block copolymer, a polymer of a monoalkenyl aromatic hydrocarbon, a random copolymer comprising a conjugated diene and 70-95% weight of a monoalkenyl aromatic hydrocarbon and optionally a plasticizer, a flow promoting resin and a filler. Sheets prepared from these compositions exhibit an excellent thermoformability together with a good hardness/resilience balance.
Patent GB-2152783-A (GB)
Title: Telephone handset aid
Inventor: PICK IVAN MANNERS
IPC: H04M1/05
Filed: 1984-01-07
Abstract: The aid comprises a holder for the handset and a harness by which the user can station the holder on his person to leave the handset therein in a position for use; the harness being collapsible and the holder being such that the harness can be releasaby collapsed together with the holder, and such that, when the harness is collapsed together with it, the handset held in the holder can be rested normally on the cradle of the telephone. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2134628-A (GB)
Title: Slot valves
Inventor: EDVARDSEN TERJE
IPC: F16K24/00
Filed: 1984-01-25
Abstract: An arrangement in a slot valve of the kind comprising a valve flap (1) that is movable perpendicularly to a slot shaped vent (2) in a structural element (3). With this arrangement valve flap (1) is supported by compression springs (5) or the like at both ends (4) and at a certain distance from the slot shaped vent (2), and at both said ends (4) a holding member (6) is fixed independently from said valve flap (1) and inter alia, comprises a spring arm (7), provided in a suitable recess (13) in the end portions of said valve flap. Said spring arm (7) is, provided with notches (8, 9) for cooperation with the surface of said valve flap (1) surrounding said recess, for holding said valve flap (1) in a locked or an open position by engagement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2135030-A (GB)
Title: Nuclear weapon system
Inventor: GROETSCHEL KARL MARIA
IPC: F41G3/00
Filed: 1984-01-26
Abstract: A control system for counter- attack missiles (14) having nuclear warheads comprises sensor means (10) producing respective sensor signals in response to the occurrence of events produced by an attack involving nuclear explosion, and a control means (11) which is arranged to control a missile launching means (16) in response to the sensor signals and targeted to constitute a counter attack. The events to which the respective sensors (10a to f) respond include gamma or other radiation, light of high intensity, thermal radiation, sound waves and pressure waves. The control means (11) initiates operation of the missile launching system only when a predetermined number of the sensor signals of the several sensors occur during a predetermined time. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2136063-A (GB)
Title: Sheet Bearing Material
Inventor: CREYDT MARTIN
IPC: F16C33/20
Filed: 1984-03-12
Abstract: A sheet bearing material consists of a metallic backing layer (1), which is formed with apertures (2) and coated with a bearing layer of plastics material. In order to increase the strength of the sheet bearing material, the backing layer consists of a perforated metal sheet having longitudinal and/or transverse lands (3), which are corrugated. The plastics coating has a thickness N of 20 to 50  mu m over the crests of the corrugations. The coating may be wear-resisting or may contain friction-reducing additives, such as glass fibres, plastics fibres, lead powder particles, graphite particles, bronze balls, or glass beads. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2149441-A (GB)
Title: Method of constructing a roadway and elements for use in the construction
Inventor: RYANTORI ANGKARAHARDJA
IPC: E01C23/10
Filed: 1984-05-08
Abstract: A method of constructing a roadway consists of casting in situ a plurality of upstanding concrete elements 11 to form a plurality of areas bounded by the elements 11, placing between the elements 11 in each of the areas a pre-fabricated concrete standard element 10 having an upper side and downwardly extending side walls and re-inforcing ribs 14, inserting pre-fabricated interlocking elements 12 between the elements 10 and 11 and filling the spaces beneath each element through holes in the element with sand 13 which is compacted.   <IMAGE>