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Patent GB-2420659-A (GB)
Title: Collapsiible rechargeable battery assembly with integral connector
Inventor: DANIEL SIMON RICHARD
IPC: H01M50/247
Filed: 2004-11-25
Abstract: A collapsible rechargeable battery assembly that has a deployed usage configuration forming a regular battery format and a collapsed configuration where an integral connector plug is revealed and made accessible via a mechanical means to enable the overall device to be connected into a suitable receptacle on a computing or peripheral device for the purposes of recharging. Where said connector is typically a USB connector plug 5, and may collapse via a folding sub-assembly to enable storage within a small format battery such as an AA or AAA type, or in combination with an interchangeable AAA battery to act as a battery adaptor forming an overall AA battery. The overall device providing a universal AA or AAA type battery that can be readily used in portable electronics or computing peripherals and easily recharged via a USB receptacle without the need of an external re-charger, plug or direct AC mains supply.
Patent GB-2409380-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunications services apparatus and methods
Inventor: WILSON JEFFREY
IPC: H04W4/12
Filed: 2003-08-20
Abstract: A text message is identified by an SMS router (2) by means of characteristics, such as addressing (which may be an alpha destination address), message content or user configurable settings, as belonging to a particular category of text messages. When so identified, the text message is diverted away from a short message service centre (4) to a message transformation means (3) which transforms characteristics of the text message, and returns the transformed text message in mobile terminated form to the original message sender.
Patent GB-2415823-A (GB)
Title: Workflow assement system and method
Inventor: FALASH MARK D
IPC: G09B7/00
Filed: 2005-06-16
Abstract: A method comprises a) defining a scenario workflow related to a selected situation; b) storing the workflow; c) establishing a set of assessment criteria relative to a plurality of workflow related events; d) retrieving the assessment criteria for at least one active event as the scenario proceeds; and e) providing the retrieved assessment criteria to an evaluator. Also disclosed is a system in which circuitry is used to provide information to an evaluator, and a system for evaluating performance during a scenario comprising software. The method and system may be used e.g. to train personnel to respond to events e.g. fires, violent domestic events, accidents or natural disasters such as earthquakes, tornadoes, floods etc.
Patent GB-2415303-A (GB)
Title: Mobile equipment with electric power supply control function
Inventor: IWAMOTO SHIGERU
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2005-06-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for controlling the supply of electric power to mobile equipment such as a camera. The apparatus has a battery checker that checks a remaining battery level of a main battery (23A) installed in a body (10B), and an auxiliary battery (23B) installed in a detachably mountable auxiliary electric power source accessory (11) . A battery selector selectively uses one of the plural batteries, and when the remaining battery level shifts over a boundary battery level positioned between grades adjacent to each other, the battery selector selects the battery with the greatest remaining battery level. A battery level indicator (52) indicates a mark so as to represent a remaining battery level based on a plurality of grades and indicates a common mark in each grade.
Patent GB-2429960-A (GB)
Title: A marking out device for picture framers
Inventor: FARMER PAUL
IPC: A47G1/06
Filed: 2005-09-08
Abstract: A marking out device for use by picture framers to mark out a mountboard or mat prior to cutting and adding decorative lines has an arm with notched edges into which a pencil point may be placed. A handle edge on the body of the device may be slid along the edge of the mountboard to mark out a cutting line (figure 1). The device also has a corner butt on the body which may be placed inside the corner of the aperture in a mountboard. Dots to show the end points of decorative lines may then be marked using a pencil point through holes or corner marks in the arm (figure 2). The device is injection moulded from clear plastic. It may also be used to mark out an aperture for fitting a door lock.
Patent GB-2420885-A (GB)
Title: Data editor
Inventor: SEGAR ANDREW PAUL
IPC: G06F40/14
Filed: 2005-10-19
Abstract: A data editor and/or a relationship editor presents a series of data nodes on a display screen wherein such nodes can be selected to enable editing of data corresponding to each node without a user having to open a window, frame or panel to access such data, or a user having to go to a separate window, frame, or panel and open a file there to access such data.
Patent GB-2424603-A (GB)
Title: Multi-cyclone dust separator
Inventor: OH JANG-KEUN
IPC: B04C5/185
Filed: 2005-10-20
Abstract: A multi-cyclone dust separator 1 comprises at least three dust separation unit 30, 200, 300 for sequentially separating dust particles according to their size. The dust separation units comprise a first dust separation unit 30 for separating large dust particles from drawn-in air; a second dust separation unit 200 for separating medium dust particles from the air leaving by the first dust separation unit; and a third dust separation unit 300 for separating fine dust particles from the air leaving by the second dust separation unit. The first to third dust separation units 30, 200, 300 are multi-layered in a serial manner. An associated vacuum cleaner is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2419748-A (GB)
Title: An anchorage device for cables
Inventor: WANG YONG
IPC: H02G3/08
Filed: 2005-10-25
Abstract: An anchorage device for clamping electrical cables in connectors or connection boxes. The anchorage device has a separate cable clamp which can be inserted and held in a gap between two holding members of the frame or box body of the device. The separate clamp can be swung out of the gap so that thick cables can be pressed easily and transversely into a cable passage opening in the frame or box body. A cable support portion is located on the opposite side of the cable passage opening. A thin cable can be simply inserted into the passage opening without the need of swinging out the clamp. Thus the anchorage can work well with cables of more diameters. The cable clamp having a V-shaped opening at its end. The V-shaped opening also allows more types of cables to be clamped securely to the anchorage device.
Patent GB-2431627-A (GB)
Title: Caravan support blocks
Inventor: BURNETT JOHN
IPC: B60S9/02
Filed: 2005-10-29
Abstract: A support block which can be placed beneath a corner steady or jockey wheel of a caravan on a steeply inclined or undulating site has a base 1 and an outer case 2 within which an inner prop support 3 is adapted to move telescopically. Dowels 4A-4D can be inserted into holes provided in the outer case 2 and corresponding receiving slots in the inner prop support 3 to maintain the inner prop support at a required height. A plurality of holes may be provided in the inner prop support to enable height adjustment. A groove 3A may be provided on the upper surface of the inner prop support to accommodate a jockey wheel or corner steady when the caravan is lowered onto the support block. The device allows a caravan to be levelled when the slope of a site prevents the standard caravan jockey wheel or corner steadies from reaching the ground even when fully extended.
Patent GB-2420001-A (GB)
Title: Method for fabricating a light-shielding layer for a liquid crystal display device
Inventor: KIM CHUL HO
IPC: G02F1/1362
Filed: 2005-11-03
Abstract: An LCD device and a method for fabricating the same is described, in which each of light-shielding patterns (120a) has the uniform thickness to prevent the step coverage from being generated in colour filter patterns (160) by the light-shielding patterns (120a). The LCD device includes a substrate (100) with pixel and light shielding regions defined, a transparent material layer (110) formed on the substrate (100) corresponding to the pixel regions, a light-shielding layer formed on the substrate (100) corresponding to the light shielding regions (120), and a colour filter layer on the transparent material layer (110). The light shielding layer is formed without using photolithography.
Patent GB-2420316-A (GB)
Title: System and method for creating document finishes
Inventor: EMMERT JAMES R
IPC: B41F23/08
Filed: 2005-11-22
Abstract: A system and method for printing a document having one or more document finishes are disclosed. The method comprises determining an electrostatic image to be applied to a sheet of paper that corresponds to a document finish, applying a finish toner to the sheet of paper corresponding to the electrostatic image, the finish toner operable to yield a document finish when fused to the sheet of paper, and fusing the finish toner to the sheet of paper. Typically, the finish toner is applied after a non-finish toner and/or a non-finish ink have been applied to the sheet of paper. Thus, the non-finish toner/ink provides the content of the sheet of paper while the finish toner provides a finish, such as a glossy, matte, or satin finish, etc. Such a system is well suited for creating and reproducing documents with finishes because large industrial printers are not required to produce the document finish.
Patent GB-2434777-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable flotation device
Inventor: JEFFREY PETER
IPC: B63B22/22
Filed: 2006-02-02
Abstract: A device which will act efficiently as a float for any article (e.g. keys, mobile telephone, wallet) attached thereto when dropped into water comprises an inflatable bag (14) of substantially waterproof and air impervious material, a container (12) of compressed gas, and trigger means (16,30,32) associated with the container and operable upon immersion of the device in water to open the container and allow gas from the container to inflate the bag. The container is of plastics material and the compressed gas is a hydrogenated chlorofluorocarbon compound. The bag, the container and the trigger means are housed in a casing (10) and means (39) are provided, preferably integrally on the container, for attachment of the device to another article.
Patent GB-2438586-A (GB)
Title: A hanging plant pot holder
Inventor: GOODALL ANTHONY
IPC: A47G7/02
Filed: 2006-05-30
Abstract: A hanging plant pot holder comprising a one-piece lightweight thermoplastic frame which is able to support two plant pots by engaging flexible holding arms with the rims of the pots. The lower portion of the holder is contoured to match the slope of the pot thus keeping the pot in an upright position. The holder has two suspending holes, on at the top of the bracket and one at the bottom.
Patent GB-2430468-A (GB)
Title: Heat recovery unit fan motor mounting
Inventor: COTTINGHAM NEIL
IPC: F04D29/62
Filed: 2006-06-01
Abstract: A heat recovery unit 1 comprises a housing 2 defining two separate flow paths, each path being provided with a motor driven fan 7, each motor being releasably securable to the housing 2 by a bayonet fitting. Each motor may be mounted on a plate provided with the male or female element(s) of the bayonet fitting, the complementary fitting being provided on the housing. The heat recovery unit may include an outlet turret for each flow path, each turret being rotatably mounted on the housing and preferably provided with a lining.
Patent GB-2440378-A (GB)
Title: Generating and validating a sequence of network configuration change commands
Inventor: BALFE TRICIA
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2006-07-26
Abstract: A network configuration apparatus for a network of a communication system receives a set of configuration change commands defining a desired network configuration. A configuration rule processor 205 retrieves a set of configuration change rules that define configuration change command sequences for the configuration change commands. A configuration processor 203 generates an output configuration change command sequence by determining configuration change command sequences for the configuration change commands in response to the configuration change rules. A validation processor 209 then retrieves a set of validation rules which define allowable network configuration changes and validates the output configuration change command sequence in response to these. The validation processor 209 may then reorder the change command sequence until it is valid. The validated command sequence is then communicated to the appropriate network element (s) by a network interface. The invention may facilitate and/or improve network (re) configuration.
Patent GB-2429084-A (GB)
Title: Operating system coprocessor support module
Inventor: MAY DENNIS
IPC: G06F9/455
Filed: 2006-08-10
Abstract: Coprocessor support on a computing device is provided by means of operating system support modules which are loaded at system boot time. If a coprocessor is not present, the module may emulate the coprocessor in software. After a context switch, a thread may initially execute with coprocessors disabled. Exceptions caused by executing instructions for a disabled coprocessor may then be passed to the support module. If the exception is caused by a thread that was not the last one to use the coprocessor, the state of the coprocessor may be saved and a state, if any, associated with the current thread may be loaded. The main processor may be a RISC processor and the coprocessor may be a vector floating point, DSP or motion estimation unit.
Patent GB-2443399-A (GB)
Title: Shaft for a power impact tool
Inventor: LU CHIN-YI
IPC: B25B21/02
Filed: 2006-11-04
Abstract: A shaft 1 for a power impact tool includes a shaft base 10 and a shaft body 20 with a diameter smaller than a diameter of the shaft base. The shaft body 20 has two actuating slots 21 symmetrically formed on the periphery thereof at two sides and provided with a middle part and two distal ends disposed relatively closer to the shaft base 10 than the middle part. The shaft base 10 has a second end face 12 on which at least two recesses 13 are symmetrically formed, and a hole 14 coaxially extending from the centre of the second end face 12 toward the inside of the shaft body 20 by a predetermined distance. The recesses 13 and hole 14 reduce the weight of the shaft 1, and may diminish possible vibration during rotation.
Patent GB-2435228-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for grinding clothing on a rotating roller of a carding machine
Inventor: LEDER ARMIN
IPC: D01G15/00
Filed: 2006-11-17
Abstract: A device for grinding clothing on a rotating roller 4 of a carding machine is interchangeable with a cover element or working element (e.g. a fixed carding element) of the rotating roller. The device comprises at least one grinding element 25, an advancing device (33, fig. 5a) for setting the grinding element 25 against the clothing and a biasing device (34, fig. 5a) for automatically pushing the grinding element 25 onto the clothing during grinding. Figure 3 shows an interchangable grinding element 25, fixed carding elements 27a-27c, casing elements 28a-28c and suction hoods 30 mounted on arcuate supports 19a1. These supports 19 are adjustably attached to a frame of the carding machine whereby they are movable radially relative to the roller 4 and consequently adjust the spacing (a, fig. 2) between the elements and roller 4. The grinding element 25 is biased by means of a spring. In an apparatus at a carding machine for grinding a clothing drawn onto a rotating roller 4, having a carrying device 32 with at least one grinding element 40, the carrying device is attached to the carding machine. In order to make it possible, by means that are simple in terms of construction and installation, to reduce the prcparati<nn> t-iMP_the arinding device with the at least one grinding element is interchangeable with one of a plurality of cover elements and/or work elements 27 associated with the roller.
Patent GB-2446387-A (GB)
Title: A computer input apparatus having ultraviolet light source for sterilisation
Inventor: SHARMA PRATIK
IPC: A61L2/10
Filed: 2007-02-08
Abstract: An input apparatus comprising a body (2); a cover (3) pivotally attached to a rear part of the body (2) for pivotal movement about a pivot axis between an open position and a closed position. The body (2) and the cover (3) together define in the closed position of the cover (3) an enclosure. A keyboard (4) mounted to the body (2) so as to lie within the enclosure when the cover (3) is in its closed position. Further an ultraviolet light source (14) is disposed so as to permit illumination of the keyboard (4) when the cover (3) is in its closed position. A shield (15) may be provided such that the ultraviolet light source (14) only illuminates the keyboard (4) when the cover (3) is in its closed position.
Patent GB-2438066-A (GB)
Title: Mass spectrometric measurement of antibiotic resistance
Inventor: GOVORUN VADIM MARKOVICH
IPC: C12Q1/04
Filed: 2007-05-09
Abstract: A method of measuring the resistance of microbes to antibiotics. The method measures the protein profiles of microorganisms after a short cultivation experiment of only around two hours in nutrient media containing antibiotics. The microbes are separated from the nutrient media and delivered onto a sample support wherein a matrix substance is added and the sample dried. A mass spectrum is acquired and compared to a reference spectrum for the same microbe. The mass spectrum may be acquired with a "soft" ionization technique such as by matrix assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI). The protein profiles may be modified by enzymatic digestion of weakened bacteria or by isotopic incorporation.
Patent GB-2448002-A (GB)
Title: Cosmetic and dermatological formulations with natural pigments and methods of use
Inventor: KOSTICK RICHARD HUGHES
IPC: A61K8/97
Filed: 2007-09-07
Abstract: Pigments from plant products can be combined with a cosmetic carrier formulation to create a cosmetic and/or dermatological product for transferring color to the skin of the person. A plant product extract or reformulation, such as a concentrate, flake or powder of the plant, can be combined with a cosmetic carrier formulation to create a cosmetic and/or dermatological product for transferring color to the skin of the person. In some embodiments, fruits, vegetables, seeds and legumes can be used to extract natural pigment or reformulate a plant product into a concentrate, flake or powder. Resultant cosmetic products can include lipstick, lip gloss, lip stain, lip liner, blush, face tint, cheek stain, cheek gel, cheek butter, eye shadow, eyebrow powder, eyeliner, mascara, foundation, sheer foundation, bronzer, facial illuminator, facial highlighter, face powder, lotion and tinted moisturizer.
Patent GB-2442577-A (GB)
Title: A filter medium
Inventor: SMITHIES ALAN
IPC: B01D39/00
Filed: 2007-10-01
Abstract: A high temperature filter medium for use in a filtering operation comprises, a nonwoven fabric substrate having a physical structure and comprising a plurality of polymeric fibers, wherein at least a portion of the plurality of polymeric fibers comprise a base polymer and at least a portion of the plurality of polymeric fibers comprise a secondary polymer, and wherein the base polymer, the secondary polymer, or both bond at least a portion of the polymeric fibers together, the nonwoven fabric substrate being capable of retaining the physical structure at a filtering temperature greater than 135{C. A method for making a filter medium being capable of retaining the physical structure at a filtering temperature greater than 135{C.
Patent GB-2453333-A (GB)
Title: Liquid dispenser
Inventor: HUTCHINSON NATHAN
IPC: B67D3/00
Filed: 2007-10-02
Abstract: A liquid dispenser suitable for dispensing spirits comprises a casing body 1 having a ball seat groove to accommodate a hollow sphere 3 and is connectable to an inverted bottle or container. The hollow sphere 3 is of a predetermined volume and acts as a rotary valve and measuring chamber. It is accommodated in the casing body 1 to form a liquid tight fit but to allow rotation. A knob or device 7 is used for rotating the sphere 3. Two paired openings 4a, 4b and 5a, 5b are found within the casing body 1 and the hollow sphere 3. One pair 4a, 4b aligns to allow free flow of liquid from the bottle to fill the hollow sphere 3 and the other pair 5a, 5b aligns for liquid to exit the hollow sphere 3. An air vent 6 allows air to fill the hollow sphere 3 when the liquid exits it. The mounting bracket (8, Fig 2) is formed integrally with the casing body 1 so that the device can be securely mounted on a support surface.
Patent GB-2449722-A (GB)
Title: A motorised shoe lace fastening system
Inventor: USSHER TIMOTHY JAMES
IPC: A43C1/00
Filed: 2007-10-15
Abstract: A powered fastening system for footwear that allows the user to tighten and loosen a shoe lace as required. The system comprises a single lace cord 7a that runs through lace guiding means on the upper part of the shoe e.g. shoe lace eyelets 16, loops 18 and guide tubes 17, 11, where one end of the lace is secured to the upper of the shoe e.g. a lace loop, and the other attached to a battery powered winder 8 located in the heel of the footwear. Alternatively both ends of the lace are attached to the battery powered winder 8. When activated the battery powered winder 8, winds in the cord which is held at the desired tension by a clamp 21 that can be manually released to loosen or undo the shoe, or by the battery powered winder 8 that can be operated in reverse to loosen or undo the shoe. Preferably the motorised fastening means comprises a winding spool 8, winding motor 2 and battery power source 3. The lace cord may be made from a nylon monofilament, braided line or wire. Preferably the shoe lace, lace eyelets, loops and guiding tubes are preferably made from a material with minimal frictional properties. The shoe may have lighting or sounding means to indicate the operation of the motor to the user.
Patent GB-2453967-A (GB)
Title: Duvet having pockets for the insertion of replaceable thermal pads
Inventor: VOJCIC DRAZAN
IPC: A47G9/02
Filed: 2007-10-23
Abstract: A duvet has a plurality of pockets into which inserts can be placed. The inserts are removable so that the duvet can be easily washed and dried. The duvet may comprise a single sheet of fabric to which the plurality of pockets can be fixed. The pockets can be opened or closed by means of buttons, zippers or other similar devices. The thermal resistance of the inserts may be variable so that an area of the quilt may be warmer than the remainder.
Patent GB-2455750-A (GB)
Title: Power saving circuit for temperature activated switch
Inventor: HOULT NIGEL
IPC: H02H1/06
Filed: 2007-12-19
Abstract: A temperature activated switching circuit comprises a temperature activated switch U1 for switching an output Supply Out at a threshold temperature, which has a power input VCC for receiving power; and circuitry for switching a power to the supply input VCC. The power input VCC to the switch is initially disconnected from the power source but is connected before a detected temperature reaches said threshold temperature. Power consumption is thus reduced, by power being supplied to the temperature sensitive switch U1 only when a detected temperature approaches the threshold, making the circuit suitable for battery operated devices such as portable computers and mobile telephones. The power source may be connected to the switch U1 based on a difference in temperature from the threshold, a temperature rate of change, or within a temperature range of the threshold. Power is switched to the switch U1 using pulsed signals -On, -Off from over-temperature sensitive apparatus (fig 1,120) which has means to monitor its own temperature. The power switching circuit may comprise bistable logic gates U2,U3, latching field effect (fig 2) or bipolar transistors (fig 4) and a switch S1 to initiate supplying power and to reset when the temperature has reached an acceptable level.