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Patent GB-2388312-A (GB)
Title: An anti-theft bag
Inventor: ANDERSON SIMON
IPC: A45C13/20
Filed: 2002-05-08
Abstract: An anti-theft bag comprises a bag 1 provided with a strap 3, one end of which is permanently fixed to the bag and the other which is detachably lockable to the bag so that in use the strap may be passed around another object to secure the bag thereto. The bag may further comprise a cable, which may be steel, running through both the strap and the bag so as to prevent the strap being severed or cut away from the bag. The bag may have a zipper closure, the pullers 7 of which may be securable by the same lock as the strap. The lock 5 is preferably a combination lock.
Patent GB-2380785-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle LED lamp
Inventor: SERIZAWA TOMOAKI
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2002-09-25
Abstract: A vehicle lamp chamber (4) defined by a body (2) and a lens (3) covering a front of the body, includes an LED circuit board (5) on which one or more light-emitting diode(s) (6) are mounted. A cord (16) connects the LED circuit board with an electric power supply and a limiting resistor (20) for limiting supply current for the light-emitting diode is provided on the cord (16) at a portion located outside the lamp chamber (4) so that heat from the resistor (20) does not adversely affect the diodes (6). The lamp may be a high mounted stop lamp.
Patent GB-2393673-A (GB)
Title: Prestressing of components
Inventor: DURRANT GEORGE
IPC: C21D7/10
Filed: 2002-10-05
Abstract: A method of prestressing a component such as a gas turbine engine aerofoil 50 includes the steps of using a die 60 to apply pressure to the component 50 such that regions 62, 64 within the aerofoil 50 undergo plastic deformation and then removing the pressure, leaving residual compressive stresses within those regions.
Patent GB-2400935-A (GB)
Title: Configuring memory in a RAID controller
Inventor: SCALES WILLIAM JAMES
IPC: G06F12/00
Filed: 2003-04-26
Abstract: An apparatus and method of use are provided to determine the optimum I/O configuration of a RAID controller. The I/O configuration includes parameters for data length and alignment. In use a virtualised RAID controller is established in a memory and tests performance characteristics by issuing a plurality of different I/O operations, each of which includes a write operation to the RAID controller. In response to the testing an optimal configuration can then be set for the RAID controller. Preferably the key performance characteristic may be response time. The memory used maybe cache, an input buffer or and output buffer. The method may be carried out when the RAID controller is idle.
Patent GB-2403308-A (GB)
Title: Side channel attack prevention using an iterative b^w-ary window algorithm
Inventor: KAY ANDREW
IPC: G06F21/55
Filed: 2003-06-26
Abstract: A data processing method is provided for calculating a multiple k of a data item P using an iterative b^w-ary (base b to-the-power w) window algorithm with arbitrary window size. Preferably this is implemented as an iterative binary left-to-right "double-and-add"-type algorithm with a window size of two. A choice of data items is provided that comprises at least one multiple of P (S1). For a particular iteration of the algorithm, the multiple of P required for that iteration, for use in the "add" part of the algorithm, is determined (S2-2). A multiple is then selected from the choice in dependence upon the required multiple and an adjustment indicator is set in dependence upon the relation between the required multiple and the selected multiple (S2-2). In the subsequent iteration, the requires multiple is determined in dependance upon the adjustment indicator from the previous iteration (S2-2). The multiplier used in the "double" part of the algorithm (S2-1) is 4 in the preferred binary embodiment. The algorithm is stated to find particular application in avoiding Differential Power Analysis (DPA) and attacks on encrypted smartcards which use Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC).
Patent GB-2404566-A (GB)
Title: Upper torso storage garment
Inventor: DUNHAM ANDREW JOHN
IPC: A41D1/04
Filed: 2003-08-06
Abstract: A garment, e.g. of waistcoat style, to be worn on the upper torso of a wearer comprises multiple pockets 5(A-C) suitable for the storage of small articles, e.g. telephones, keys, wallets, pens, lipstick, glasses etc. The garment is preferably manufactured from woven panels 2A,2B which are sewn together. The garment can be worn unobtrusively underneath a suit or jacket. The pockets are shaped to accommodate different articles.
Patent GB-2398120-A (GB)
Title: A Fabry-perot sensing element based on a large-diameter optical waveguide
Inventor: KERSEY ALAN D
IPC: G02B6/34
Filed: 2002-06-12
Abstract: An optical sensing device including a force-applying assembly for providing a force and a Fabry-Perot (FP) element including a large-diameter waveguide having a core and having a cavity in line with the core, the cavity having reflective surfaces and having an optical path length related to the distance between the reflective surfaces, the FP element being coupled to the force so that the optical path length changes according to the force, the FP element for providing an output optical signal containing information about a parameter that relates to the force. Sometimes the large-diameter waveguide is formed by collapsing a glass tube, having a bore and having an outer diameter of about one millimeter, onto a pair of optical fibers arranged in tandem in the bore and separated by a predetermined distance, and respective end faces of the optical fibers form the cavity and are coated with a wholly or partially reflective material.
Patent GB-2404438-A (GB)
Title: Air cleaning robot
Inventor: PARK JEE-SU
IPC: F24F8/108
Filed: 2004-04-28
Abstract: A robot performing air cleaning comprises a controller 40 for controlling both a driving part for driving a plurality of wheels 22 and an air cleaning part 60. The driving wheels 22 may drive a further pair of wheels via a timing belt 25 or gear pulley. Air cleaning part 60 may comprise a suction port 63, air cleaning duct 67 having a suction driving source 60 drawing in dust laden air, which is filtered using a first large particle filter 71 and a second small particle and odour filter 73, and a discharge port 65 for expelling cleaned air. Suction port 63 may be disposed on a front side of the robot and the discharge port 65 may be disposed on a rear side or an upper side (fig 5) of the robot. Second filter 73 may be a HEPA or deodorising filter.
Patent GB-2402093-A (GB)
Title: A method for assembly of an automotive alternator stator assemly with rectangular continuous wire
Inventor: BRAMSON ERIC D
IPC: H02K15/06
Filed: 2004-05-10
Abstract: A method of forming a stator core assembly for an electric machine includes providing a stator core 34 having a plurality of radially extending slots, forming a flat wire pack 28 having a plurality of continuous electrical wires, shaping the flat wire pack into a substantially cylindrical shape, and engaging the substantially cylindrically shaped flat wire pack with the stator core such that the continuous electrical wires are interlaced within the slots of the stator core. The slots may be inwardly directed (32) or outwardly directed (36). The wire may be of rectangular cross section or of any suitable cross section.
Patent GB-2414103-A (GB)
Title: Utility meter
Inventor: COOPER JEFFREY BRIAN
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2004-05-12
Abstract: A prepayment utility meter 1 located at a consumers premises includes a built in radio communications modem 2, a keypad 3, an LCD 4, and an energy connection switch (not shown). The meter has a radio link to a shared central system 6. The system is also connected to the consumers bank 7 and an energy supplier 8. The meter is credited remotely via the consumers bank account following registration of details. A PIN is entered on the keypad to instigate the credit transfer from the bank account to the meter and pay the energy supplier. A utility, building society, or Post Office account may alternatively be linked to the system. A key or card receiving means 10 may be provided for security or to allow use of an individual card with a different meter. The system may additionally include an outlet network i.e. point of sale to allow purchase of credit for a smart card. A telephone or internet link may be used instead of the radio link.
Patent GB-2418320-A (GB)
Title: Encryption support in combined call groups
Inventor: PAPPAS SCOTT J
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 2004-09-15
Abstract: A communication system comprises a first plurality of remote stations 107, 109, 111, belonging to a first call group 119 having an associated first encryption key and first encryption mode and a second plurality of remote stations 113, 115, belonging to a second call group 121 having an associated second encryption key and second encryption mode. The encryption mode is the mode of encryption to be used by the stations belonging to the call or talk group, for example, in accordance with the TETRA standards, four default encryption modes are possible: Mode 0 is non-encrypted transmission and non-encrypted reception, Mode 1 is non-encrypted transmission and encrypted or non-encrypted reception, Mode 2 is encrypted transmission and encrypted or non-encrypted reception and Mode 3 is encrypted transmission and encrypted reception. A group controller 117 forms a third call group 123 which comprises the first and second call groups 119, 121 and which has an associated third encryption key. When communicating on the third, merged call group, the first plurality of remote stations 107, 109, 111 use the third encryption key and the first encryption mode while the second plurality of remote stations 113, 115 use the third encryption key and the second encryption mode. The invention may provide an improved system for combining call groups supporting encrypted communication (e.g. talk groups of different emergency services) and is applicable to a TETRA (Terrestrial Trunked Radio) cellular communication system.
Patent GB-2406888-A (GB)
Title: A multi-socket pipe connector
Inventor: CONCANNON JOHN FRANCIS
IPC: F16L47/14
Filed: 2004-09-22
Abstract: A pipe connector 1 for coupling at least two pipes together 2, 3 comprises at least two socket connectors 8, 9, each socket connector defining a socket bore for, in use, engaging an end of a pipe 2, 3. Connecting means 15 connect the socket connectors 8, 9 together with limited relative movement being permitted between the respective connectors 8, 9 and the connecting means 15 also define a communicating means for communicating the socket bores of the socket connectors 8, 9. The connector 1 can be a straight connector, a reducer, an elbow, a bend, a T-connector or a Y-connector and the pipes 2, 3 for which it may be used may be corrugated. The connector 1 is preferably made out of plastics and can be formed by rotational moulding.
Patent GB-2418338-A (GB)
Title: Swim feeder
Inventor: WESTON ROY FRANK
IPC: A01K97/02
Filed: 2004-09-25
Abstract: The present invention provides a swim feeder 10 for mounting on a fishing line 22 and for use when fishing, the swim feeder comprising an inner section 13 defining a bait chamber 14 and an outer section 12 mounted for relative sliding on the inner section 13. The inner section has an aperture 15 into the bait chamber 14 located in the side thereof, and the outer section is adapted by relative sliding to cover and uncover said aperture. An open configuration is defined where bait can escape from the bait chamber, and a closed configuration is defined where escape of the bait is prevented. The swim feeder is further provided with a sliding control mechanism 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 that controls the relative movement of the inner and outer sections and in use prevents the closure of the bait chamber once it has opened. The inner and outer sections are locked in the open configuration allowing bait held within the bait chamber to escape. The present invention also provides a method of fishing using such a feeder.
Patent GB-2406847-A (GB)
Title: Sealing system for collapsible tubes
Inventor: CHUDOBA NICOLAS BRUNO
IPC: B29C65/56
Filed: 2004-09-30
Abstract: A sealing system for collapsible tubes comprises a plug 1 and a ring 2 which are placed at the bottom of a rigid, semi-rigid or soft collapsible tube 3 so that the tube will remain vertical during storage and use, always keeping its shape. The ring 2 supports the pressure exerted by the plug 1 on the tube 3. The plug 1 is a cylindrical body with a small circular tab 4 at the top, a central section 5 or plug proper, which is a hollow conical trunk or hollow cylinder; and a lower section 6 which is a conical trunk or solid cylinder. A machine for sealing the tube 3 comprises a tube holder 7 and a spring-loaded base member for supporting the tube 3 as the plug is pushed into it and subsequently expelling the tube 3.
Patent GB-2419294-A (GB)
Title: Golf data recording and analysis
Inventor: MORGAN DAVID ROBERT
IPC: A63B71/06
Filed: 2004-10-19
Abstract: A computer program comprising program instructions for creating an interface, displaying the interface to a user of the program, operating the interface to receive data input by the user, the data relating to one or more golf shots played in at least one hole of a round of golf, operating an analysis means of the program to analyse the data and to calculate at least one golf performance criterion of the user, and operating an output means of the program to output the performance criterion to the user, wherein, for one or more shots of the user, the interface is operated to display a representation of at least a part of a hole of a golf course to the user, which representation is divided into regions at least some of which show a possible lie of the ball in a shot, and to receive data indicating the region which comprises the lie of the ball in the shot of the user, on selection of the region by the user.
Patent GB-2413762-A (GB)
Title: Heating hair curler
Inventor: JULEMONT PIERRE
IPC: A45D1/12
Filed: 2004-05-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to a heating hair curler comprising a handle (2) with at least one slide (5) and at least one push button (6) and a heating unit for setting locks of hair, in which said heating unit has a relief in the form of a worm screw, called a fixed spiral profile (1), fixed to said heating unit, and in which said hair curler also comprises a mobile spiral profile (4) which can be moved along the longitudinal axis of said heating unit by means of said push button (6) so as to compress the lock of hair coiled into a spiral around said hair curler between said fixed spiral (1) and said mobile spiral (4) and thus so as to heat said lock on at least two sides at the same time.
Patent GB-2409890-A (GB)
Title: Roller with thickening strips and elastic sleeve
Inventor: THEILACKER KLAUS
IPC: B41F13/02
Filed: 2004-12-16
Abstract: A paper-guiding roller 1 consists of a roller body 5 with axle journals 3, 4. In order to increase the web tension in the edge regions of the print-carrier web 7 that is to be conveyed, adhesive strips, sleeve pieces or similar materials 6 that enlarge the roller diameter at these points are positioned at these edge regions. An elastic tube 2 is positioned over the paper-guiding roller thus prepared. The elastic tube preferably consists of PTFE, and the paper-guiding roller 1 can be chrome-coated. This arrangement makes the roller easy to clean. Additional thickening portions may also be arranged on the roller if it is to be used for narrower webs, for example quarter webs (figures 2-5).
Patent GB-2421662-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive relay management
Inventor: BAKAIMIS BYRON
IPC: H04B7/14
Filed: 2004-12-23
Abstract: A method and system for controlling a plurality of relays 16 in communication with a base station 10 in a cell. The controlling method comprises the steps of evaluating usage requirements in a cell and varying the number and/or type of relay used in order to meet the usage demands based on the evaluation. The capabilities and availabilities of the relays may be regularly assessed and taken into account. The different capabilities may be weighted and relays may be given classifications according to their capabilities. Relays may also be pre-selected according to predetermined usage scenarios. The relays used may include mobile relays, e.g. user terminals 20 or relays mounted on terrestrial vehicles having pre-set routes and schedules.
Patent GB-2422371-A (GB)
Title: Limited page turning device
Inventor: MARIA ANTONIO DI
IPC: B42D9/06
Filed: 2005-01-25
Abstract: A page turning device designed specifically to turn a limited number of pages back and forth. The pages are manually preloaded between strips of clear plastic material 8 mounted on mechanical arms 6. Activation of a switch causes the mechanical arms to rotate and turn the pages. Subsequent activation of the switch causes the arms to rotate in the opposite direction and thereby turn the pages back again. A number of mechanical arms may be combined by latch 7 to turn various combinations of pages back and forth. Alternatively, a single mechanical arm may be used to turn a single page back and forth in an alternating fashion. A typical application is to aid musicians to play their instruments and, without having to use their hands, turn the pages of a musical score. The arms are rotated by motor 1 and gear train 2.
Patent GB-2423749-A (GB)
Title: Retractable wheelchair handrail attachment
Inventor: SLOAN PETER
IPC: A61G5/12
Filed: 2005-03-02
Abstract: Bi lateral amputees, using a toilet, require fitted handrails to the facility or separate support frames. This invention replaces the armrests of wheelchairs with removable armrests. The appliance can be extended when required and retracted when not in use. When retracted the appliance permits full use of the wheelchair without having to remove the appliance. When extended the invention is self levelling and gives extra braking to the wheelchair. The appliance comprises a horizontal handrail 6 which fits into side tube 7 and which may be extended to the front of the wheelchair. A vertical leg support 11 extends to the ground at the far end of the handrail, said leg supporting the handrail and providing the extra braking.
Patent GB-2408462-A (GB)
Title: Freestanding sports accessory
Inventor: THACKRAY MARTIN
IPC: A63B63/08
Filed: 2003-09-09
Abstract: The, present invention relates to a freestanding sports accessory. The freestanding sports accessory (10) comprises a pliable membrane or bag (12) having a valve (16) configured to regulate fluid flow to and from the bag, which defines a fluid tight enclosure when the valve is sealed. Particulate matter (24, 26) enclosed within the bag is configured to define a rigid body when fluid is removed from the fluid tight enclosure urging the bag around the particulate matter. Furthermore, the freestanding sports accessory is configured such that the bag assumes substantially the same predetermined shape on each occasion when fluid is removed from the bag.
Patent GB-2424424-A (GB)
Title: Laundry processing apparatus
Inventor: DUCKER CHRISTOPHER ROBERT
IPC: B65G47/50
Filed: 2005-03-23
Abstract: The laundry processing apparatus (40) for moving laundry receptacles (43) from a first processing station (44) to a second processing station (46), includes a track (42) for linking the first and second processing stations, wherein a plurality of laundry receptacles can be stored on the track, and means (49, 50) for moving a desired laundry receptacle on the track from the first processing station to the second processing station by moving all of the laundry receptacles along the track. A laundry hopper may be used in the apparatus which includes a container, connecting means and pivot means.
Patent GB-2414121-A (GB)
Title: Controlling an inductive power transfer system
Inventor: STEVENS MICHAEL CRAIG
IPC: H02J17/00
Filed: 2005-05-11
Abstract: An inductive power transfer system 1 transfers power from the coil 12 of a primary unit 10 to one or more proximate secondary devices 30 electromagnetically, without electrical contact. The system stops supplying power when it detects a substantial difference between the power being drawn and the power required by the secondary device(s) 30 to prevent heating of a foreign object which may be close to the primary coil 12. The power drawn maybe measured in the primary unit 10 when secondary device 30 is set to a no load state and power may be switched off when the measured power is greater than a threshold or when the power is less than a standby value. The power requirement of secondary device 30 may be transmitted to primary unit 10 using an RFID method, or by varying the load it imposes and such communications may include an identity, allowing primary unit 10 to use stored information, and a synchronising signal. Primary unit 10 may compensate for losses and for parasitic loads. The system may be used to charge batteries in portable electric devices such as mobile phones (fig 4, 501).
Patent GB-2428101-A (GB)
Title: Display device switchable between public and private viewing modes
Inventor: GASS PAUL ANTONY
IPC: G02F1/139
Filed: 2005-07-08
Abstract: A display device is provided that comprises a liquid crystal display panel (100) for displaying an image by spatial light modulation, and circuitry (101, 103) for switching liquid crystal (105) in the panel (100) between having a first configuration in a first mode to cause an image displayed using the panel (100) to be discernible from a wide range of viewing angles, and having a second configuration in a second mode to cause an image displayed using the panel (100) to be discernible substantially only from within a narrow range of viewing angles. Several types of display panel to achieve such in-panel switching between public and private viewing modes are disclosed.
Patent GB-2417640-A (GB)
Title: Routing a call in a voice over internet protocol gateway
Inventor: LIM PYUNG-BIN
IPC: H04M7/00
Filed: 2005-08-01
Abstract: A method and system for routing a call in a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) gateway in which, when a caller tries making a VoIP call via a foreign exchange station (FXS), the VoIP gateway inserts a certain prefix into a relevant FXS port to allow a called gateway to identify a caller based on the prefix so that a foreign exchange office (FXO) port is allocated according to subscriber's priority.
Patent GB-2431089-A (GB)
Title: C-shaped bracket for a post
Inventor: MURRAY JAMES
IPC: A47G7/04
Filed: 2005-10-11
Abstract: A bracket comprises a planar piece of material which is formed into a C-shape. The C-shaped bracket can be slid over a post such that the two free ends engage a rear face of the post. A front face of the bracket is furnished with a screw hole for screwing a bolt through which then engages with a front face of the post to provide a frictional grip to secure the bracket to the post. The bracket can be used with various adapters to suspend different articles from the post, such as hanging baskets, gate hinges, bird box holders or solar lamps.
Patent GB-2415765-A (GB)
Title: Dual, coupled check valve for direct drive, reversible power sources for hydraulic systems
Inventor: LAST HARRY J
IPC: F16D31/02
Filed: 2004-03-18
Abstract: An invented dual, coupled check valve mechanism is described for a direct drive, reversible hydraulic power source for hydraulic circuits that includes a manifold hydraulically coupled to the respective input/output ports and a reservoir of the hydraulic power source defining a translation passageway having mid-passage drain hydraulically coupled to the reservoir, where each end of the translation passageway has an angled annular valve seat opening to larger diameter plenum containing a check valve ball. A translating rod with a length greater and a circumferential diameter less than that of the translation passageway located in the translation passageway prevents the respective check valve balls from simultaneously seating on the valve seats at the respective ends of the translation passage way.