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Patent GB-2381155-A (GB)
Title: Remote, real time fault diagnosis for apparatus
Inventor: GOLDSTEIN TIM
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2002-07-03
Abstract: An apparatus of the present invention establishes a real-time communication session with a remote communication device in order to enable a customer service representative at the remote communication device to diagnose an operational problem associated with the apparatus. The foregoing apparatus utilizes a communication interface, an input interface, and logic. The communication interface is configured to establish a real-time communication session with a remote communication device. The input interface is configured to receive a request for contacting a customer service representative and to receive input data from a user of the apparatus during the established communication session. The logic is configured to transmit, to the communication interface and in response to the request, a command signal instructing the communication interface to establish the real-time communication session. The logic is further configured to transmit, during the real-time communication session, the input data to the remote communication device via the communication interface. The apparatus is configured to perform at least one non-telephonic function, and the remote communication device is configured to interface the input data with a customer service representative, thereby assisting the customer service representative to diagnose an operation problem associated with the apparatus in performing the non-telephonic function.
Patent GB-2392927-A (GB)
Title: Fencing assembly
Inventor: SHORTLAND ANTHONY BRIAN
IPC: E04H17/20
Filed: 2002-08-10
Abstract: A fence post assembly comprises a fence post (10) and a cap (30, Figure 11) each having an integral mounting formation, such as a pin (41, Figure 11) or slot (25) which allows the cap to be mounted on the post. Preferably the post and cap have at least one recess (16, 18, Figure 4, 38, 40 Figure 9) which in use, receive part of a fence panel. A further invention comprises two fence post parts, the first of which includes a lug, the second of which includes a socket and where the first and second parts are engageable whilst permitting rotational movement of the first part with respect to the second part. The parts may be decorated with a moulded pattern. Also claimed are a gravel board (Figures 34-43) and a fence post part having a moulded pattern on at least part of one side. The fence parts may be decorated with a moulded pattern.
Patent GB-2392002-A (GB)
Title: Rechargeable battery pack
Inventor: LUI TAT NIN
IPC: B23B45/02
Filed: 2002-08-12
Abstract: A battery pack (10) for a power tool (T) includes a casing (11/12) within which rechargeable cells (24) are housed. A receiving bay (18) is formed in the casing (11/12) and receives slide-in parts of the power tool (T), or of a recharging stand (20) to retain the battery pack (10). A pair of primary electrical contacts (16) is located in or adjacent to the receiving bay (18). A recess (15) opens into the receiving bay (18). A supplementary electrical contact (17) is located within the recess (15), and a user-manipulable catch (23) is also located within the recess (15) alongside the supplementary electrical contact (17). That is, a single recess (15) houses both a supplementary electrical contact (17) and mechanical catch (23). The supplementary electrical contact (17) is usable when recharging the battery (24) to relay battery temperature information to a recharging stand (20), but has no function when the battery pack (10) is attached to the power tool (T). The catch (23) - useful in retaining the battery pack (10) to the power tool (T), has no function in relation to the recharging stand (20).
Patent GB-2389007-A (GB)
Title: Data transmission protocol
Inventor: PITTOCK ROGER JOHN
IPC: H04Q9/04
Filed: 2002-09-20
Abstract: A method of communication between a base unit (B1) and a plurality of portable units (P1, P2, etc) comprises allocating a first set of predetermined timeslots in a frame for communication between respective predetermined portable units and the base unit and allocating a second set of predetermined timeslots to be available for communication between any of the portable units and the base unit. The time slots are arranged in the frame such that the timeslots of the first set alternate with the timeslots of the second set. The invention allows radio data exchange between portable radio units and a base unit on a single RF channel. Periodical reliable telemetry data throughput is maintained by means of communication in the first set of timeslots, yet unforeseen events may be communicated successfully and quickly in timeslots of the second set.
Patent GB-2394270-A (GB)
Title: Water heater for portable toilets
Inventor: TAGG RICHARD LEACH
IPC: F24H1/10
Filed: 2002-10-16
Abstract: The existing cold water supply for hand washing in a portable toilet is modified by the inclusion of an electrically heated thermostatically controlled water heater 21. Cold water is pumped from storage tank 15 by hand or foot pump 9 along pipe 13 to inlet 3b of the water heater, thereby displacing an equal amount of hot water from outlet 3a along pipe 11 to a tap or faucet 19. A single actuation of the pump provides 40ml of water at 30 - 45 {C.
Patent GB-2400300-A (GB)
Title: Trousers
Inventor: OLIVER FIONA MARY CAMERON
IPC: A41D1/06
Filed: 2002-11-29
Abstract: A pair of trousers that has a panel substantially the width of the trouser which is openable from the waist to the crotch as a flap thereby facilitating the dressing and undressing of young children in particular children that wear nappies, the panel is fastened at the waist by at least one fastener. The panel may be fastened at the waist by a plurality of fasteners 107 to allow the circumference of the waist band to be adjusted and have a fastener 108 halfway down the side seam of the panel. Preferably the panel is situated at the front of the trousers 105, with the back portion 104 of the trousers having inwardly projecting panels 106 which are overlapped by the front panel 105 when closed. Alternatively the panel may be situated at the back of the trousers.
Patent GB-2396842-A (GB)
Title: Ophthalmic prescription card
Inventor: BRIGGS SIMON
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 2002-11-30
Abstract: A plastic ophthalmic prescription card for spectacles which is shaped and sized like a credit card and has information displayed on it in the form of printed letters or protruding Braille. The prescription card may also be used for contact lens prescriptions. The card may carry information on the patient 1.1, their prescription 1.2 and the optician 1.3. The card may be carried in a pocket or wallet and is durable enough to withstand wear and tear over a long period of time.
Patent GB-2385788-A (GB)
Title: Purinergic receptor ligands for use in reducing intraocular pressure
Inventor: YERXA BENJAMIN R
IPC: A61P27/06
Filed: 2003-01-17
Abstract: Purinergic receptor ligands in the form of mononucleosdide phosphates or polyphosphates or dinucleoside polyphosphates defined by formula I. These compounds may be used in the treatment or prevention of glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Their use in conjunction with other therapeutic agents or adjunctive therapy commonly used to treat glaucoma is also included.
Patent GB-2382757-A (GB)
Title: Control of a SOC (system on a chip) bus and an external bus
Inventor: KIM YOUNGSIK
IPC: H04L12/403
Filed: 2001-10-04
Abstract: An article comprises a storage medium having stored thereon instructions, that, when executed by at least one device, result in: receiving a plurality of requests; characterizing the received requests in terms of whether they would use one of a system bus of an on-chip system, an external bus of the system, and both the buses; assigning priorities to the requests according to preset rankings; selecting a first one of the requests having a top one of the priorities; determining whether at least one of the system bus and the external bus that would be idle if the first request were granted; and if so, selecting a second one of the requests that can be performed by at least one of the would-be idle buses, and then granting concurrently the first request and the second request.
Patent GB-2400348-A (GB)
Title: Bridge, accommodation and storage area layout of a support vessel
Inventor: EIKEN TRYGVE
IPC: B63B35/00
Filed: 2003-04-10
Abstract: The invention regards a multipurpose support vessel (1), comprising a hull (2) with a bow (3) and a stem (4) and with a propulsion arrangement (5), a bridge (6) and accommodation quarters (7) and storage areas (8) for loads and cargo. On the vessel (1) the bridge (6) and accommodation quarters (7), which forms a superstructure, are located in the aft part of the vessel (1). Almost all storage areas (8) for loads and cargo are positioned between the superstructure (6,7) and the bow section (3) of the vessel. The invention also regards a method for loading/unloading the vessel (1) at an offshore installation.
Patent GB-2391567-A (GB)
Title: Expandable tubular with compensation for axial contraction
Inventor: JOHNSON CRAIG D
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2003-08-05
Abstract: An expandable tubular 28 has compensation portions 38 adapted to retard axial contraction of the tubular during radial expansion The tubular preferably has slots 32, or alternatively weakened areas, configured to enable radial expansion. The compensation portions may be defined by the slot pattern, and may comprise thick struts 34 and thin struts 36, where the thin struts deform during the expansion. The tubular can be used as an expandable packer, expandable hanger, expandable liner, expandable casing, expandable sand screen or an expandable control line conduit.
Patent GB-2405049-A (GB)
Title: Spectacles with integral hands free kit for mobile phone
Inventor: LEWIS GENE LEE CHEYENNE
IPC: A45C11/04
Filed: 2003-08-14
Abstract: A pair of spectacles incorporating and formed integrally with at least an earpiece 20, a microphone 22, a power source and a radio communication circuit. In one embodiment, the spectacles function as a hands free kit for a remote unit such as a mobile phone or computer. A further embodiment incorporates a entire cellular phone into the frame of the glasses or sunglasses (see fig. 2). The lenses of the spectacles may be photochromic. Also disclosed is a carrying case or hard case (see fig. 3), which may serve as a means for recharging the battery of the spectacles or as the remote unit. The case may have means for displaying information or may be used as a navigation device.
Patent GB-2405496-A (GB)
Title: A method for evaluating the aging of components
Inventor: ROSSI GIAMMARCO
IPC: G01R31/28
Filed: 2003-08-27
Abstract: The aging level of a component, such as a laser (24) in an optical communication system, is evaluated by performing at repeated instants of time (i) during the useful life of the component (24), the steps of: - measuring values of the elapsed time in operation of the component (tm,i), at least one entity (Im,i) indicative of the aging of the component (24), and the temperature (Tm,i) of the component, - processing the values measured as a function of a reference temperature (Tref) to produce corresponding normalized reference values (tref,i; Im,i) representative of virtual operation of the component at said reference temperature (Tref). Starting from the reference values (tref,i; Im,i) thus produced, an updated prediction model for said at least one entity over time is generated. A predicted value (Ifit) for said at least one entity at a given time obtained by means of the prediction model is compared with an aging threshold. An aging warning signal (114) is generated if the comparison indicates deviation of the predicted value (Ifit) beyond an acceptable range. The corresponding system is adapted to be associated as an on-board system with the component (24) whose aging is monitored.
Patent GB-2389552-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for laser beam welding of overlapping sheets
Inventor: ODA KOJI
IPC: B23K26/24
Filed: 2002-04-24
Abstract: While steel sheets, overlapping each other, (W1, W2) are positioned and held by a holding mechanism (12), a first laser beam (L1) is applied to a heating region (P1) of the steel sheet (W1) to space the steel sheet (W1) from the other steel sheet (W2) by a predetermined distance. A second laser beam (L2) is applied to a welding region (P2) to weld the steel sheets (W1, W2) and is moved the welding direction in synchronism with the first base beam (L1). An amount of heat applied by the first laser beam (L1), a moving speed of the first laser beam (L1), and a focused spot diameter of the first laser beam (L1) are set to keep the sheet (W1) irradiated with the first laser beam (L1) in an unmelted state and plastically deform the sheet (W1).
Patent GB-2396475-A (GB)
Title: Biofidelic testing device with binaural acoustic sensing
Inventor: JAY MARK A
IPC: G09B23/28
Filed: 2003-11-18
Abstract: An anthropomorphic testing device (1) includes a biofidelic head (14) having substantially correct density, mass, and centre of gravity. A biofidelic body (16) is coupled to the biofidelic head (14) and has a skeletal frame structure (18) having substantially correct density, mass, geometry, and compliance. A biofidelic skin covers at least a portion of the skeletal frame structure (18) and has substantially anatomically correct surface geometry, density, and compliance. The biofidelic head (14) may include a binaural sensing system (12), which may comprise at least one acoustical sensing device coupled within the biofidelic head (14), a signal conditioner, and a controller. The sensing device/s may take the form of a microphone/s disposed within an ear/s of the biofidelic head (14). Preferably the anthropomorphic testing device (1) equipped with the binaural sensing system (12) is to be used inside a vehicle to record in-vehicle sounds.
Patent GB-2408860-A (GB)
Title: A training method for reducing phase and gain loop imbalances in a Cartesian loop or adaptive predistortion radio transmitter amplifier
Inventor: BEN-AYUN MOSHE
IPC: H04L27/36
Filed: 2003-12-04
Abstract: In a training mode, test signals are applied to the I and Q inputs of a linearised transmitter having I and Q feedback channels. Imbalances in the feedback signals are determined by a processor 560, which adjusts the LO phase shifter 582 and then the gain adjuster 590 to reduce phase and gain imbalances between the I and Q loops. The stability and accuracy of the linearised transmitter is improved. The transmitter may be used in a TETRA system.
Patent GB-2399729-A (GB)
Title: Arranging images on a page
Inventor: CASSIDY JACK
IPC: G06T7/60
Filed: 2004-02-17
Abstract: Arranging digital images. A method embodiment includes generating a first trial pack as layout and a second trial pack of images. The trial packs are generated such that in each trial pack the digital images are uniquely oriented as compared to the other trial pack. The trial packs are compared and one of the trial packs is selected based on the comparison. The process is repeated for any remaining images. Efficient utilisation of page space is increased by using this method as leftover space in earlier filled pages may be used.
Patent GB-2395397-A (GB)
Title: System and method of automatically obtain a service
Inventor: SANGEETHA NARASHIMHAN
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2002-09-10
Abstract: A system, method, and program embodied in a computer readable medium are provided for obtaining a service (149). For example, the method comprises the steps of identifying a service (149) needed to perform a processing function in a processor based system coupled to a network (109), and, searching at least one remote device (103) on the network (109) for the service (149) to perform the processing function.
Patent GB-2413827-A (GB)
Title: Modular water turbine system
Inventor: EVANS RUPERT JOHN ARMSTRONG
IPC: F03B11/00
Filed: 2004-05-05
Abstract: A modular system that allows a wide range of hydraulic, drive and electrical components to be assembled into a turbine plant, so as to match a particular waterpower site and application. The system allows alteration of the plant during installation or subsequently, to take account of incorrect data at the time of design or subsequent changes in the requirements of the plant. This can be achieved without the need to change the foundations or supporting framework.
Patent GB-2401558-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable balance exercise device
Inventor: HSU CHENG-HSIUNG
IPC: A63B22/18
Filed: 2004-05-11
Abstract: An inflatable elastic exercising device includes a deflatable collapsible elastic body 20 and a base seat 30 composed of assembled outer frames 31 and a circular base board formed from multiple reinforcing boards 32. The elastic body is formed with a fixing flange 23. The thickness of the fixing flange plus the thickness of the reinforcing board 32 is just the height of a restricting channel of the outer frame, so that the reinforcing boards and the elastic body can be firmly fixed and enclosed by the outer frames. A user can stably and safely stand on the device for doing balance exercises. After the elastic body is deflated and collapsed and the reinforcing boards and the outer frames are disassembled and stacked, it can be stored in a narrow space and conveniently transported.
Patent GB-2397256-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and methods for microfluidic applications
Inventor: POLWART STUART
IPC: C40B60/14
Filed: 2002-11-27
Abstract: Non-rigid tape apparatus and fabrication methods for microfluidic processing applications such as gel electrophoresis are provided, where microfluidic processing is performed on selected areas. Parts of the tape are formed by high pressure plastic film forming. Membranes and other structures are self sealing during and after penetration by pipettes and electrical probes. Rigid exoskeleton elements protect the non-rigid parts during processing and facilitate transport of the tape.
Patent GB-2417337-A (GB)
Title: System for managing financial and management information
Inventor: CHEUNG SHI PANG TONY
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2004-08-02
Abstract: A system is provided that allows accounting, financial and management data to be updated simultaneously. The system allows a user to enter details of a cheque for printing on a formal bank cheque and accounting double entries are being performed together and simultaneously. Also, associated data pertaining to transaction activities with customers, suppliers or business counterparts (commonly referred to as Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable) and accounting double entries are being performed together simultaneously. The system allows user to define the cheque format according to the formal cheque format of a banker. Account names can be so grouped for information reporting by means of selecting and assigning. The system internally maintains identification codes for account names, customer names, supplier names and other keywords; however, users just enter data directly by reference to the names or keywords.
Patent GB-2420930-A (GB)
Title: Auxiliary handset accessory kit and method for a radio telephoe in a vehicle
Inventor: YUKLER YEHUDA
IPC: H04M1/60
Filed: 2004-12-03
Abstract: An extension accessory for use with a mobile radio telephone 101 in a vehicle is connectible to the radio telephone to provide auxiliary input and output audio transducers 110, 111 for speech input and output by a user. The extension accessory comprises a handset 107 which may include a PTT switch as well as a microphone 111 and speaker 110. A magnetic reed switch (116, 117; fig 3) is used to detect the position of the accessory handset on a holder or cradle. Another cradle or holder 103 couples the mobile radio telephone 101 to an auxiliary antenna 105. Also described is a kit 100 which includes the mobile radio telephone and the extension accessory and a method of using the kit to provide radio communication.
Patent GB-2411785-A (GB)
Title: Roof attached multimedia player
Inventor: CHEN TONNY
IPC: B60R11/02
Filed: 2005-01-19
Abstract: A ceiling-attached multimedia player for a vehicle combines a display device 2 and a flip-down multimedia player 3 in a base. The base is fastened to the inner surface of the car roof and houses the flip-down multimedia player. The flip-open display device is pivotally coupled to the base along a bottom edge, and when open the screen is visible to rear seat passengers. The player mechanism is housed in the flip-down portion rather than the base. The player may play DVD, VCD or CD media.
Patent GB-2422737-A (GB)
Title: Multiple-view display and display controller
Inventor: MATHER JONATHAN
IPC: H04N13/00
Filed: 2005-01-26
Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for reducing the visibility of crosstalk between images in a multiple view display for simultaneously displaying two or more images independently of each other for viewing in different directions by different viewers. A multiple view display typically comprises a liquid crystal panel (20) and a parallax barrier (21) forming a dual view display for two viewers. The panel (20) comprises an array of pixels of elongate shape and arranged so as to be elongate in the horizontal direction of the normal image orientation on the panel (20). In another technique, left and right views are arranged as interlaced horizontal strips on the panel (20) with a parallax optic (50) in the form of a microlouvre arrangement. Crosstalk compensation may be provided in a display controller for the display by adjusting image pixel values.
Patent GB-2422536-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible garment hanger
Inventor: WONG HON NAM
IPC: A47G25/40
Filed: 2005-01-26
Abstract: A garment hanger (15) comprises a central support member (3) a slider means (8) is slidably mounted on said support. A pair of garment support arms (4,5) are movably connected to said slider, and a pair of prop arms (6,7) are connected each at one end to said central support and at the other end to said support arms. A locking means (1) is provided for selectively locking the slider in a first position wherein the arms are in an open position to support a garment thereon and in an unlocked, second position the arms fold (see figs 4-6) wherein the hanger may be withdrawn or offered into a garment. The hanger may be provided with a hook (10). The pivot points (2) may be live hinges.
Patent GB-2485963-A (GB)
Title: Electro-optical device for protection against lasers
Inventor: MICHELIN JEAN-LUC
IPC: A61F9/02
Filed: 2005-06-29
Abstract: An electro-optical device for switching between transparent and opaque states, comprises a polarizer (5) and an analyzer (6) and, between them, an active slab of strips (10) of an electrically biasable birefringent material, each strip (10) being situated between a pair of electrodes (13), the device being transparent to light in register with said strips (10) while the material of the strips (10) is electrically biased, the device further comprising at least one tab (4) of a photoconductive material placed on at least a portion of the periphery of the active slab, the material of each tab (4), when struck by a sufficient quantity of light, generating sufficient electrons to increase its conductivity and, very quickly, induce a drop of the electric field across the material of the strips (10), thereby inducing a change to its birefringence, with the device then becoming opaque to light. The device can be used in eye protection against lasers.