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Patent GB-2418112-A (GB)
Title: Device providing encryption services for Internet fax machines
Inventor: TANIMOTO YOSHIFUMI
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2005-09-02
Abstract: The invention provides an encryption device 1 which enables a client (e.g. Internet facsimile machines 2, 2') to easily use encrypted electronic mail without having to perform key and certification management and without having to perform encryption/decryption. When an Internet facsimile machine 2 transmits electronic mail (a), the electronic device converts the received email into encrypted mail (b) and transmits it to a mail server 3 for onwards transmission. The device also performs decryption for incoming e-mails. When another Internet facsimile machine 2' transmits data (c) including a part to be encrypted and transmission destination information as a main body of mail to the encryption device, the device encrypts the main body of the mail under a prescribed encryption method and returns it (d) to the facsimile machine 2'. The facsimile machine then formats the returned data into encrypted mail and transmits it (e) to a remote Internet fax machine 6. Public key encryption is disclosed and the encryption device may also generate signatures. In another embodiment, an encryption/decryption URL is provided to the encryption device.
Patent GB-2419717-A (GB)
Title: Strobed power supply to remote receiver
Inventor: AHMED RASHA M
IPC: H04B1/16
Filed: 2005-10-03
Abstract: Power is selectively provided to at least one component of a vehicle-based receiver module for determining the presence and validity of a transmitted RF signal. The RF signal is a request signal for activating a respective vehicle accessory function. Power is provided to a receiver for a first period of time. The receiver is thus operated to receive any RF signal that may be present from a remote transmitting device. A received signal strength indicator (RSSI) associated with operating the receiver is determined. A determination is made whether the RSSI is greater than a first predetermined threshold. The power is terminated to the receiver after the first period of time if the RSSI is not greater than the first predetermined threshold, and is not greater than a second predetermined threshold. If the RSSI is between the two thresholds, further processing determines whether the power is provided. Power is provided if the RSSI is greater than the first threshold. As an additional feature, tyre pressure sensors may transmit tyre pressure data to a keyless module confirming the RF transmitting device.
Patent GB-2419571-A (GB)
Title: Fall prevention apparatus for unloading a vehicle
Inventor: ASHTON MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: B60R21/02
Filed: 2005-10-19
Abstract: Safety apparatus include a support member 10 upon which a load, for example construction material such as steel beams 60, may be stacked, an upright 20 releasably engagable with the support and means to tether a user to the apparatus. The apparatus may comprise a safety member 40 extending between a pair of uprights to which a user may be tethered, the tether slidable along the safety member. The support may be supported by a platform 50, such as the bed of a flat-bed truck. The upright may be telescopic. The safety member 40 may be flexible, inelastic and tensioned in use. A flexible, elastic stabilising member 30 may extend between the upper part of the upright and an anchorage which may be formed on the platform. The upright may be raised using a crane. The tether may include a personal inertia reel.
Patent GB-2431537-A (GB)
Title: Processing an image to emphasise peaks
Inventor: ALEXANDROV YURIY
IPC: G06T5/20
Filed: 2005-10-20
Abstract: The input image comprises input pixels, each having an intensity characteristic. The output image comprises corresponding output pixels, each having a value. The method comprises calculating for an input pixel the second derivative of the intensity characteristic in two orthogonal directions, one of the directions being the direction of maximum curvature. The product of the two second derivatives is calculated and the value of the output pixel corresponding to the input pixel is determined in dependence on the product. The method is suitable for processing biological sample images.
Patent GB-2433355-A (GB)
Title: A charge station with multiple electrical sockets
Inventor: THOMPSON GEORGE ANDREW
IPC: H01R13/502
Filed: 2005-12-15
Abstract: A charge station comprises a box in which is mounted a bank of electric sockets. Electric sockets 7 are also mounted on the outside of the box. The box has a lid 3 fitted with hinges 4 and small cutaway sections 6. All the sockets are connected to a mains supply cable 9. The box may be wall mounted using holes 2 in the back plate 1. The box, formed from metal or plastic material, may be fitted with a RDC circuit breaker 8. The charge station serves as a base for connecting the low voltage recharging units for such devices as mobile phones, and batteries for camcorders, music players, torches and hand held video games; all the devices being charged safely and tidily in one place.
Patent GB-2422953-A (GB)
Title: Mass spectrometer
Inventor: BROWN JEFFREY MARK
IPC: H01J49/16
Filed: 2005-12-19
Abstract: A mass spectrometer is disclosed comprising a MALDI ion source coupled to an orthogonal acceleration Time of Flight mass analyser 13. The mass spectrometer is operated at a first instrument setting wherein specific parent ions are selected by a mass filter and are accelerated to a first axial energy. The fragment ions are then orthogonally accelerated after a first delay time and first mass spectral data is obtained. The mass spectrometer is then operated at a second instrument setting wherein the axial energy of the parent ions is increased and the resulting fragment ions are orthogonally accelerated after a reduced delay time. Second mass spectral data is then obtained. The first and second mass spectral data are then combined to provided a final composite mass spectrum.
Patent GB-2424775-A (GB)
Title: Thin film acoustic resonator suppresses parasitic modes to improve Q
Inventor: FENG HONGIUN
IPC: H03H9/02
Filed: 2005-12-20
Abstract: A thin-film acoustic resonator, e.g. an FBAR, suppresses parasitic modes by including a recess feature 60 in the piezoelectric layer 48 adjacent the edge of the polygonal top electrode 50. The recess may be on the top surface of the piezoelectric layer or its bottom surface (see fig 7). The recess may contain a fill material (61, fig 8). In an alternative embodiment the recess may be included in the passivation layer on top of the polygonal top electrode (see 90, 82, 80, fig 9). Again the recess may contain a fill material (91, fig 10).
Patent GB-2429967-A (GB)
Title: Blister-type reservoir pack with reservoir piercing means
Inventor: GREEN ALAN JOSEPH
IPC: B67B7/00
Filed: 2006-03-16
Abstract: The pack assembly comprises at least a blister-type reservoir pack 1 and a reservoir piercing means 4 that is carried by the pack and movable with respect to it. The piercing means is supported by the carry means 7, which is slidable with respect to the pack in direction 13 along means 18. The piercing means may also be rotatable (3, Fig.4), in order to allow selective positioning over a frangible portion 17 of the reservoir to be able to pierce it. The assembly may include a cover 8, which can be adhesive, surrounding at least partially the pack, and the carry means and the piercing means may be optionally connected to the cover instead of to the blister pack itself. The cover may also have non-frangible portions on which the piercing means could rest to avoid accidental piercing, and the assembly may have a sub frame or bangle 16 for attaching to a users arm. Other embodiments show the piercing means carried on a cover (27-29, fig.7) within which a blister pack can slide, and a plurality of blister-packs on an assembly.
Patent GB-2438026-A (GB)
Title: Phase retrevial in hologram generation using amplitude and phase feedback
Inventor: CHRISTMAS JAMIESON
IPC: G03H1/08
Filed: 2006-05-11
Abstract: A method of retrieving phase information 309 from input intensity information, representative of a target image, in which a Fourier transform 350 is performed on data. The result is used in forming a phase estimate, the phase estimate being fed back to an inverse Fourier transform process, characterised in that not only is a phase component 313 of the result but also data derived from a magnitude component 311 of the result is fed back.
Patent GB-2429668-A (GB)
Title: Locking chuck
Inventor: BORDEIANU EUGEN A
IPC: B23B31/12
Filed: 2006-07-26
Abstract: The chuck 10 for use with a driver having a drive shaft includes a cylindrical body 14 having a nose section 24 and a tail section 26. The tail section receives the drive shaft and the nose section includes an axial bore 34. A plurality of jaws 22 is movably disposed with respect to the body in communication with the axial bore. A sleeve 18 is rotatably mounted about the body in operative communication with the jaws. A nut 16, in operative communication with the sleeve, may be rotated to open and close the jaws. A first ring 72 is adjacent the sleeve, a second ring 91 is adjacent the body, and one of the rings defines a ratchet 79 and the other defines a first pawl 86 biased away from the ratchet. The ratchet and the pawl are configured so that when the pawl engages the ratchet, the ratchet and pawl prevent the first ring from rotating in an opening direction with respect to the second ring. The chuck may be used in a powered driver and may also include a bearing with first race 71, second race 78 and bearing elements 76.
Patent GB-2428742-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injector with a high pressure fuel seal structure
Inventor: OHATA KOICHI
IPC: F02M61/16
Filed: 2006-08-02
Abstract: A fuel injector includes a first injector member, eg nozzle holder 11, with a first joining face 11 m, a second injector member, eg nozzle body 12, with a second joining face 12m, and a fastening member, eg retaining nut 14, for coupling the first and second injector members 11,12 by abutting their joining faces 11m, 12m. A high pressure fuel passage 11b and a low pressure fuel passage extends through the first and second injector members 11,12. The low pressure fuel passage may comprise a fuel leakage passage 11c, the spring chamber 11d2 and a space 19c formed by removing material from a joining face 11m. One of the joining faces 11m includes a localized projecting portion 11s that projects toward and abuts against an abutment portion 12s on the other joining face 12m to leave spaces 19a, 19b and 19c. Also, at least one of the projecting portion and the abutment portion includes a stepped member 18 that defines a space extending between the high pressure fuel passage 11b and the low pressure fuel passage that includes the spring chamber 11d2. The height h of the space defined by the stepped member 18 may reduce from eg 5 to 0.5 micrometres as the retaining nut 14 is tightened.
Patent GB-2427120-A (GB)
Title: Wall plate system for dispensers
Inventor: OPHARDT HEINER
IPC: A47K5/12
Filed: 2006-08-23
Abstract: A system for mounting dispensers 12 to a wall comprises a wall plate 10 formed from a rectangular piece of planar material with mounting means at its upper edge. The plate is mounted to a wall by fastening means extending rearwardly of the plate or using adhesive. The mounting means includes a region adjacent its upper edge 20 of the wall plate which is folded to create a protruding portion. To the rear of the protruding portion are tabs 42 that have holes 43 for passing of fixings such as screws. The protruding region has cut-outs 38 that are shaped to receive key members 46 at the top of a dispenser back plate 14. A dispenser reservoir 16 is inserted into the back plate 14 and the dispenser is operable by means of a hand pump 18 using an actuation lever 19.
Patent GB-2431194-A (GB)
Title: Integrated water supply system for multi-floor buildings
Inventor: MONK KEVIN
IPC: A62C35/60
Filed: 2005-04-12
Abstract: The water supply system integrates fire and domestic supplies for a multi-floor building. A vertical ring main (11) supplies water to a network of pipes (50) on each floor. Each network includes multiple horizontal ring mains that supply water to both the sprinklers (S) and domestic fixtures (F) for a particular dwelling. Each floor also has a fire hydrant connected (16) to the vertical ring main. A single pump can be used for each vertical ring main.
Patent GB-2444226-A (GB)
Title: Baby spoon
Inventor: BRAND BRIONY
IPC: A47G21/04
Filed: 2006-11-29
Abstract: A baby spoon (1) comprising a spoon bowl (2) for, holding a baby foodstuff in use of the spoon; a spoon handle (3) connected to the spoon bowl for handling the spoon in use thereof, the handle comprising an elongate body extending from a proximal end (4) at or towards one end of the spoon and a distal end (5) at or towards the spoon bowl, the elongate body being provided at or towards its distal end with an abutment flange (6) for preventing the spoon being inserted into a baby's mouth in use of the spoon beyond the abutment flange.
Patent GB-2432552-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle floor tray
Inventor: MACNEIL DAVID FREDERIC
IPC: B29C48/18
Filed: 2005-10-31
Abstract: A vehicle floor tray 100 comprises a floor 102 substantially conforming to a floor of a vehicle foot well, first and second walls integrally formed with the floor, the floor having an upper surface including a general portion 106 and a reservoir portion 110 which is generally lower and surrounded by the general portion, channels 104 moulded into the general portion of the upper surface and having bottoms lower than the general portion of the upper surface but higher than the general portion of the reservoir portion and longitudinally and transversely oriented baffles 118 disposed in the reservoir portion. When used as a driver's side foot well a blank space 116 is left open to receive the foot of the driver that operates the brake and accelerator pedals.
Patent GB-2446830-A (GB)
Title: Voltage frequency profile for a processing resource
Inventor: DOLWIN ANTHONY CRAIG
IPC: G06F1/08
Filed: 2007-02-22
Abstract: DVS or Dynamic Voltage Scaling control is established by determining a voltage frequency profile for a processing resource completing a task within a timing deadline. The voltage frequency profile is determined by way of constraining the available operating frequency to a number of discrete permitted predetermined operating frequencies. In one embodiment, acceptance of the voltage frequency profile is carried out by determining if the processing resource will carry out a task within an acceptable time period. In one embodiment, this is assessed by reference to a worst case cycle count for the task concerned. In one embodiment the length of each phase is determined by way of a cycle count vector representing the probability distribution function (PDF) for the number of cycles required for the function to complete.
Patent GB-2433428-A (GB)
Title: Pouch with integrated stand
Inventor: LAU WEE MIN ALFRED
IPC: A45C11/00
Filed: 2005-09-09
Abstract: A pouch with an integrated stand for releasably holding therein an electronic device, the pouch comprising a body (14) having a longitudinally extending upper strap(20) and a longitudinally extending lower strap(22); side (24) at each end of the pouch and extending between the upper strap(20) and the lower strap (22); a rear wall (42) extending between the sides; a cover hingedly connected to the rear wall and moveable between a first position closing the pouch, and a plurality of open positions; the plurality of open positions comprising a first position where the cover supports the body in a first orientation and a second position wherein the cover supports the body in a second orientation.
Patent GB-2433892-A (GB)
Title: Golf club with interchangeable head-shaft connection
Inventor: CACKETT MATTHEW T
IPC: A63B53/02
Filed: 2005-11-12
Abstract: A golf club (20) having a club head (22) with an interchangeable shaft (40) is disclosed. The golf club (20) includes a tube (44, 144) mounted in the club head. (22), and a sleeve (46, 146) mounted on a tip end (50) of the shaft (40). The tube (44, 144) includes a tapered portion (60, 160) and a rotation prevention portion (62, 162). The sleeve (46, 146) frustoconical portion (72, 172) a keyed portion (74, 174) that are respectively received in the tapered portion (60, 160) and the rotation prevention portion (62, 162) of the tube (44, 144). The golf club (20) further includes a mechanical fastener (48, 148) for removably securing the shaft (40) to the club head (22).
Patent GB-2449937-A (GB)
Title: Providing alternative telephone numbers following a call attempt
Inventor: POEPPERL CLAUDIA
IPC: H04M3/54
Filed: 2007-06-08
Abstract: A call management system 10 comprises a call monitor 11 for identifying an attempt by a user 1 to call a predetermined number 4 attributed to a first entity 3. A processor 12, connected to the monitor and to a database 14, derives at least one alternative number 7,9, attributed to another entity 6,8, based on the predetermined number attributed to the first entity and a router 13 provides the caller with the opportunity to route the call to at least one of the alternative numbers. The database may include telephone numbers of businesses and associated attributes such that failure to connect with a first business results in the caller being presented with the telephone numbers of similar businesses. The alternative telephone numbers may be ranked according to distance of the business from the user or according to bidding by businesses subscribing to the service. The call management system may provide the caller with the alternative numbers even if he manages to contact the first entity, for example if he makes contact with an answer phone, and may elicit relevant attributes from a message left on the answer phone. Numbers may be provided by SMS, WAP or by an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system. May be implemented by Intelligent Network (IN).
Patent GB-2437026-A (GB)
Title: Anti-surge valve
Inventor: WESSEL JORGEN
IPC: F16K17/20
Filed: 2007-07-20
Abstract: The present invention describes a valve actuator having a first motor (30) for moving a valve element and a second motor (30') for energizing a failsafe spring (130). The second motor is operated independently from the first, thus allowing the valve element to be moved between its open and closed positions while the spring is energized. In an emergency, the spring will be de-energized and move the valve element to its failsafe position no matter the position of the valve element.
Patent GB-2451294-A (GB)
Title: Self erecting flood protection device with buoyant barrier and electrical generation means
Inventor: BAXTER MALCOLM BRIAN
IPC: E02B3/10
Filed: 2007-07-27
Abstract: A self erecting flood barrier has a chamber 1 having a drainage channel 3 therein. A movable barrier 4 is restrained by a central support means 17 and the side walls 2 of said chamber. Buoyant devices 5 allow the barrier to rise Figure 2, as flood water enters the chamber via a drain 11. A flexible seal 18 may be provided on the barrier, as water enters the chamber the seal is forced against the chamber, at the top of its stroke the seal 18 is tight against the chamber wall 19, 20. The barrier may be used for the generation of electrical power. As the barrier rises a vacuum is created thereby drawing flood water into the hollow interior of the barrier and chamber as said barrier rises. As flood water rises, a sealing element 28 Fig 10 may be pushed against a corresponding seal 13 thereby raising said barrier and creating said vacuum. The seal may have a means therein to allow the release of water from the chamber, said water acting on a device to generate power which may be electrical. In alternative embodiments the water inlet to the barrier may be remotely located via a drain / pipe 35, Fig 13. A siphon 38 Fig 14 may be used to suck water from a remote location using the suction generated as the barrier rises. A telescopic barrier may be provided Fig 15. The barrier may be connected to an existing drain network.
Patent GB-2451627-A (GB)
Title: Tidal power installation, with two reservoirs or basins and a channel containing an energy extractor, used to convert tidal flows to a unidirectional flow
Inventor: LARTER RAY
IPC: E02B3/04
Filed: 2007-08-06
Abstract: A tidal power installation has two reservoirs,70,80, eg in a natural bay 10; a channel 60 with entry 62 and exit 64 portions which are, possibly via sluice gates 22,24,32,34,42,44, connectable to the sea 50 and each reservoir; and turbines 90 between these portions. The installation provides a continuous unidirectional flow through the turbines 90. The turbines may form a barrier or dam and have a gate (91, figure 6), which may contain floatation means to track variations in sea level and may have supports (95, figure 6) and a telescopic guide (93', figure 12), and an impeller (102, figure 9) for driving a compressor or generator. The compressor may be effected by a double piston arrangement (200, figure 14) with an off-centre cam (215, figure 14) and compressed air may be stored in circular or hexagonal tubes (130, figure 13) made of plastic with carbon fibre support. The gate (91, figure 6) has an aperture (92, figure 6) and is typically made from steel coated with an antifouling layer, its supports (95, figure 6) may be tapered and the guide (93, figure 6) may have openings underwater. The reservoirs 70,80 may be separated by triangular or trapezoidal walls (30, figure 4) comprising layers of parallel tubular members (35, figure 4), possibly containing interlocking serrations or grooves (38, figure 5) on the outer surface, which may be held together by retention straps (36, figure 4) and may be clad with sheeting (39, figure 4). At least one of the tubes (35, figure 4) contains a filler material such as aggregate.
Patent GB-2451880-A (GB)
Title: Brake disc assembly the disc being quickly releasable from the wheel
Inventor: SAUNDERS WALTER EMIL
IPC: F16D65/12
Filed: 2007-08-16
Abstract: A brake disc assembly for a motorcycle comprises a carrier 10, for preferably mounting on a road wheel of the motorcycle, the carrier including a plurality of angularly-spaced outwardly-projecting arms 15. Each arm defines a radially inwardly-directed slot, there being an inwardly-opening part-circular groove intersecting the slot. An annular brake disc 11 has a like plurality of inwardly-projecting lugs 22 each receivable in a corresponding slot 18 of the carrier by relative axial movement therebetween. At least some of the lugs 22 have a lug groove 23 formed in the radially inwardly-facing surface of the lug so that when the lugs are engaged in the carrier slots, each lug groove 23 is aligned with a corresponding carrier groove 19. A circularly-formed split resilient locking member, preferably formed of a resilient metal, is receivable in the aligned grooves to hold the disc engaged with the carrier. The disc may be a floating disc.
Patent GB-2442123-A (GB)
Title: Perforating wireline gun loading method and apparatus
Inventor: WALKER TROY
IPC: F42B33/00
Filed: 2007-09-19
Abstract: A perforating gun loading bay 210 is provided including a loading area 254 and a separate gun component storage area 232. The perforating gun loading area 254 also includes racks 236 and a table 256 that permit an in-line loading operation such that the gun housing and loaded gun need not be moved out of a linear path from introduction to the bay to unloading from the bay. The racks 236 and the table 256 may be position in axial alignment and may include low friction members 238 to permit axial sliding motion along the racks 236 and the table 256. A perforating gun loading table 256 is further provided including low friction members permitting axial movement of perforating gun components therealong and low friction members permitting rotational movement of perforating gun components along their long axis. The perforating gun loading table 256 includes a control system for selecting the low friction member that is positioned to engage the perforating gun component on the table.