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Patent GB-2367673-A (GB)
Title: Smart card reader module
Inventor: MALTHOUSE IAN
IPC: H04W92/08
Filed: 2000-10-03
Abstract: A smart card reader module includes biasing means for ejecting a smart card (27) inserted into the module against a bias provided by the biasing means, and locking means (46) to retain an inserted smart card (27) in the module, the biasing means being operable to eject a smart card (27) from the module on release of the locking means (46). The smart card reader module is particularly intended for use in mobile telecommunications apparatus for mounting a Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card.
Patent GB-2353849-A (GB)
Title: Vibrator holding device
Inventor: SATO NORIYOSHI
IPC: H02K5/24
Filed: 1997-08-28
Abstract: A vibrator holding device comprises a vibration motor 1 with an eccentric weight 6, an elastic cushion 25 holding the vibrator, and a second holding member 52 holding the cushion 25, in which the cushion has projections 29,30 to grasp to remove the cushion from the holder.
Patent GB-2361308-A (GB)
Title: Intruder detection using a single photon source
Inventor: TOWNSEND PAUL DAVID
IPC: G08B13/183
Filed: 2000-03-15
Abstract: An intruder detection system relies on detecting the interruption of an optical beam 2 by the intruder to trigger an alarm. The optical beam comprises a single photon signal. The optical beam is thus difficult to observe and the system difficult to circumvent. The single photon signal may be transmitted in free space between a source output port 1 and detector input 3 port. Preferably multiple spatially separated beams (see fig 2) with corresponding multitude of outputs and inputs is used to give a greater coverage of a region to be protected. The inputs may be connected via an optical fibre network 5 to a common detector 5 and processor system 6. The optical signal may be emitted in regular pulses and the processor system 6 is supplied with synchronisation pulses 7.
Patent GB-2358934-A (GB)
Title: Cable Testing
Inventor: GARDNER JOHN ADRIAN
IPC: G01R31/02
Filed: 2001-01-11
Abstract: Apparatus 3 for testing an electrosurgery cable 2 is connected between the cable and a conventional electrosurgery power supply 1. A first sensing node 42 has a connector 45 at one end connected to the active electrode 21 at the patient end 22 of the cable 2. A second sensing node 43 has an electrode 47 movable along the insulation 23 of the cable 2. The apparatus 3 measures current at the active electrode 21 in order to detect any damage to the cable conductor 24, and measures leakage current through the insulation 23 to detect damage to the insulation.
Patent GB-2373690-A (GB)
Title: Encoding of DMT communications
Inventor: JIN GARY Q
IPC: H04L27/26
Filed: 2001-03-23
Abstract: An encoder structure for use in a DMT communications system, has a turbo encoder for encoding a portion of a data stream and generating a coded output. A data combiner has a first input receiving a remaining uncoded portion of the data stream and at least one further input receiving the coded output of the turbo encoder. A selector determines the portion of the data stream applied to said turbo encoder based on the data rate, latency requirement, coding gain performance and circuit complexity.
Patent GB-2373556-A (GB)
Title: Modular optical construction system
Inventor: GALPIN JOHN
IPC: G01M11/04
Filed: 2001-03-23
Abstract: An optical construction system includes a pair of rods (16) positioned in a parallel arrangement, and a module (8). The module (8) has a pair of outwardly facing open channels which engage surfaces of the rods (16) so that the module (8) is located between the rods (16).
Patent GB-2374375-A (GB)
Title: Doorway pads
Inventor: BRUCE KENNETH
IPC: E06B3/88
Filed: 2001-04-09
Abstract: A pair of C-shaped pads 20, 30, which fit around the uprights of a doorframe 10. The pads are resiliently flexible and may have lips which engage behind the door frame architraves. Pad 30 may have an extra protrusion which lies against the surface of the door 12, the lip on this side of pad 30 extending behind the doorframe stop strip and sealing against the hinged edge of the door.
Patent GB-2384064-A (GB)
Title: Methods for information interaction using both mobile and communications and single and multi-screen displays for enhanced functionality, transaction integrit
Inventor: ROSS GORDON
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2001-06-05
Abstract: Advances in mobile telephones have bought a revolution in interpersonal contact and communications. Ease of use, convenience and low cost have been factors in growth. Applications are set to grow with enhanced speed and features. Security has been realised with SIM cards and passwords. With the explosion of other digital services, including Internet, Intranets, Digital TV's and home networking there are challenges for co-ordinating information. The mobile phone already provides communication and security. By adding mobile communications signatures, in an interactive manner, to other networks combined functionality is enhanced. The mobile phone provides a single point for security, authentication  Ü   personalisation, administration and billing for digital transactions. By establishing connectivity between mobile phones and other intelligent devices and using knowledge of the mobile user, enhanced security and administration is achieved. Novel methods are described for achieving the interactivity, transparency and enhanced connectivity for user-computer-content interactions across single and multiple networks.
Patent GB-2410542-A (GB)
Title: Munition launching assembly
Inventor: SHERLOCK GEORGE
IPC: F41A19/68
Filed: 2001-05-24
Abstract: A munition launching assembly for use in a DAS (defensive aid suite) integrated threat detection and countermeasure discharger system for high value vehicles. Munitions can be transferred from the interior to the exterior of a vehicle and a to a discharger 5 supported for azimuthal and elevational movement. A drive provides elevational movement between a reloading position, whereby the discharger is opened to receive a cassette 9 containing munitions, and a firing position at which the discharger is closed for firing. It can be operated either manually, or automatically, e.g. by a tracking system with sensors responsive to a detectable threat and the position of the discharger, and a control system for causing automatic movement of the discharger for aiming and firing. A breech plate automatically opens as the discharger moves (in elevation) to its reloading position, and closes as it is moves into its is firing position. Firing means can provide a delay between firing intervals to absorb recoil. The cassettes 9 can hold munitions of different calibres, each cassette having respective firing contacts, an advantage being that the same discharger design can be used with the same size cassette, but for different calibre munitions.
Patent GB-2378646-A (GB)
Title: Portable container with inbuilt seat and cooker
Inventor: DAVIES PAUL
IPC: A01K97/22
Filed: 2001-08-15
Abstract: A seatbox comprises a rigid box (1) for carrying fishing tackle and the like with a lid (2) which forms a seat when closed. A gas hob (6) is incorporated into the underside of the lid and supplied with gas from a disposable cartridge (13). The lid has hinges (3), and legs (14) to support it in the open position while the hob is in use. Alternatively the lid is removable and reversible. In a modification, the gas hob is incorporated in the upper surface of the lid and covered by a removable seat.
Patent GB-2379826-A (GB)
Title: Audio visual apparatus comprising bending wave loudspeakers and electronic paper
Inventor: AZIMA HENRY
IPC: G09F9/37
Filed: 2001-09-14
Abstract: A visual display apparatus which comprises a loudspeaker having a diaphragm in the form of a panel 12 and an exciter 20 mounted on the panel. Electronic paper 18 which acts as a display is combined with the diaphragm. A film battery 76 may be attached to the diaphragm. The film battery comprises an electrolyte 78 mounted between two electrodes 80 and separated from each electrode by a separator 82. A network of such displays may be set up as a cellular network with the distribution of control and image data by mobile telephone.
Patent GB-2370044-A (GB)
Title: Needle for a system for weaving beads
Inventor: D ESTAIS MATHIAS
IPC: D03D29/00
Filed: 2001-12-12
Abstract: A needle 50 for a system 10 for weaving beads 20 comprises a body including at one end an eye 51 for passage of a weft thread 60 and at the other end a blunt point 52, the needle surface including means for retaining said beads 20. The retaining means upon the needle may include a plurality of barbs or lamellae, e.g. arranged helically, or flocked projections (53, Fig 2.3) formed from plastic mouldings or flocking fibres. This provides a non-smooth surface to the needle preventing the bead from sliding off.
Patent GB-2383802-A (GB)
Title: Yarn break detector
Inventor: STANIER NICHOLAS
IPC: D03D51/28
Filed: 2002-01-03
Abstract: A yarn break detector comprises fixed yarn guide means 24, moveable yarn guide means 26 moveable between a first position in which it aligns, generally, with the fixed yarn guide means 24 and a second, signalling position, bias means 42 urging the moveable yarn guide means 26 towards its second position, and an adjustment arrangement 38 operable to adjust the magnitude of the biasing force applied to the moveable yarn guide means 26. The mechanism 38 may comprise a bar on which are anchored springs 42 biassing respective guide means 26 associated with a series of yarns, the bar being axially movable to allow the engagement of an arm 48 with a selected detent 50 to adjust the bias applied by the springs. In the signalling position for a broken yarn a projection 44 integral with the guide means 26 blocks a light beam passing through an opening 46.
Patent GB-2387800-A (GB)
Title: High precision machine tool structure
Inventor: WARDLE FRANK PETER
IPC: B23Q1/54
Filed: 2002-04-25
Abstract: The present invention concerns the improvement of the structure of machine tools and comprises a square or rectangular base (5) and four inclined struts (1-4) attached to a hub (6) positioned over the centre of the base. This structure increases the static stiffness and dynamic stiffness of a machine tool in comparison to conventional post and bracket or cantilevered machine tool structures, thereby improving the dimensional precision and surface finish achieved by the machine tool. The incorporation of four struts into the machine tool structure provides sufficient working volume and access for the use of this structure in practical machine tool applications.
Patent GB-2378254-A (GB)
Title: Profilometer and method for measuring surface profile and calibration method
Inventor: HANDA KOJI
IPC: G01B5/012
Filed: 2002-05-30
Abstract: A stylus (21) having a curvature radius of 1 mm or less is attached to the extremity of a probe (5). When the profile of an object (51) is measured with high precision by causing the stylus (21) to follow a measurement surface of the object (51), a reference ball for calibration is first measured, thereby surface profiling the object. From the measurement data, a contact position where the stylus contacts with the object is determined. A positional error caused by a curvature radius of the stylus (21) is corrected by using an angle of inclination of the measurement surface in that contact position. The amount of profile error in the contact position is extracted by using the profile error data pertaining to the stylus (21) determined by measurement of the reference ball. The amount of profile error is added to the measurement data, thereby correcting the profile error caused by the curvature radius of the stylus.
Patent GB-2391649-A (GB)
Title: Method for transferring user's e-mail accounts and folders from an old (source) server to a new (destination) server
Inventor: DORRICOTT BRIAN
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2002-08-09
Abstract: Transferring user's e-mails accounts and folders from an old (source) server 1 to a new (destination) server 2 by setting up the destination server so that it acts as a gateway to and for the source server. Next the e-mail connections are transferred from the new server to the source server, and finally the user's e-mail folders are transferred to the destination server. The destination server could be set up to transfer the user's folder when they log on to the e-mail system for the first time, after the destination server has been set up. The user's folders could be downloaded to the destination server either when they log on to the e-mail system before servicing the user, or when they log off for first time. Also the destination server as part of the setting up is given the same IP address as the source server and the source server is then given a new IP address.
Patent GB-2383798-A (GB)
Title: Fuel blend having biocide activity
Inventor: O'REILLY KIRK T
IPC: C10G45/02
Filed: 2002-10-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of inhibiting growth and reproduction of microorganisms in rapidly biodegradable hydrocarbonaceous products, containing minor amounts of aqueous liquids. The invention also relates to rapidly biodegradable hydrocarbonaceous products containing an effective amount of a petroleum-derived hydrocarbonaceous product such that the rapidly biodegradable hydrocarbonaceous product resists visible growth of microorganisms.
Patent GB-2385926-A (GB)
Title: Process for determining the variation in the relative permeability of at least one fluid in a reservoir
Inventor: DELHOMME JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: G01N15/08
Filed: 2002-11-07
Abstract: A method of determining for a reservoir containing fluids (W, O), the variation in the relative permeability (krO, krW) of at least one of the fluids, as a function of the saturation of at least one of the fluids A saturation distribution (30) of one of the fluids of the reservoir is determined on the basis of a measurement of a physical property in the reservoir. A dynamic model (20) for the flow of fluids in the reservoir is created. The dynamic model generates a simulated saturation distribution (24). The saturation distribution generated by the dynamic model is compared (40) with saturation distribution (30) obtained from measurement. The dynamic model (20) is updated with intermediate relative permeability values (krO)i and (krW)i and steps b and c are repeated if the saturation distribution generated by the dynamic model and that determined on the basis of measurement do not coincide. The measured and simulated distributions are resistivity distributions.
Patent GB-2380213-A (GB)
Title: Casing and liner assembly
Inventor: COOK ROBERT LANCE
IPC: E21B43/30
Filed: 1999-11-08
Abstract: A tie-back liner 1110 is coupled to first and second wellbore casings 1008,1012 by being extruded off of a mandrel 1105. Cement is passed into the annulus between the liner 1110 and casing 1008 prior to the liner being extruded off of the mandrel 1105.
Patent GB-2396447-A (GB)
Title: Data flow processing technique
Inventor: ROUST ROBERT CLIVE
IPC: G06F5/10
Filed: 2002-12-21
Abstract: A data flow processor includes a queue controller (4) which enables data to be autonomously placed into an input queue Qi and autonomously read out from an output queue Qo. A microprocessor (9) transfers data between Qi and Qo by issuing a command to the queue controller. Queues are accessed in store (6) via memory interface (5) whilst access to the queue controller itself is regulated via an arbiter function (3). The microprocessor reads discharged queue controller commands through its data bus (8) which is connected to a command store (7). The microprocessor may modify the data stored in memory prior to transfer to Qo. Data is carried to the input queues via a convergence function (1) and classification function (2) which condition the data for storage and identify Qi and Qo. Similarly, data is conditioned for output by a further convergence function (10).
Patent GB-2399794-A (GB)
Title: Mobile carriage for carrying out maintenance
Inventor: MANIERA GUSTAVO ADRIAN
IPC: B60S5/00
Filed: 2003-03-28
Abstract: An improved mobile carriage for carrying out integral maintenance and conservation services of motorised vehicles, consisting of a structure provided with a compartment (4) where hydraulic and electric elements are placed, provided with a cover on the upper part closing the access to the compartment (4) and deposits (5) and (6), the deposit (6) having a basin (13) in its lower surface and being provided with handgrips (11) and (11') on the structure thereof, as well as means for measuring and correcting the pressure of the tires, a vacuum, an electric pumping engine and a working area (10).
Patent GB-2387918-A (GB)
Title: Distribution cable in a lens barrel casing
Inventor: HIRUNUMA KEN
IPC: G03B17/48
Filed: 2003-04-02
Abstract: A reflective mechanism is provided for a stage lamp providing an incident light. This can be for a computer controlled lamp (1) with a rotational disc (12) that has colourful patterns on it which are projected by the lamp. The reflective mechanism includes a mounting device (20), a rotary device (50), a rotary frame (60), a reflective device (74) rotatably mounted to the rotary frame, and a transmission device (70). The mounting device (20) has main plate (21) with hole (Fig 5, 211) through which the incident light passes. The rotary device (50) is mounted to the mounting device and comprises a fixed outer ring (54), a middle ring (53) concentrically, rotatably mounted in the fixed outer ring (54), and an inner ring (51) concentrically, rotatably mounted in the middle ring (53). The inner ring (51) and the middle ring (53) are driven by a first power device (30) and a second power device (40), respectively. The rotary frame (60) is attached to the middle ring (53) to turn therewith. The transmission device (70) includes a first transmission member such as bevel gear (71) mounted to the inner ring ( 51) to turn with it and a second transmission member such as bevel gear (72) that is mounted to the mirror frame (741) to turn with it and that meshes with bevel gear (71) and hence rotates mirror (74).
Patent GB-2384416-A (GB)
Title: Self-sealing expanded edible product
Inventor: TOMASSO JENNIFER
IPC: A23L29/20
Filed: 2001-11-07
Abstract: Expanded edible products having a porous, foamed, or cellular interior and self-sealing surface or skin are disclosed. The texture and structure of the expanded products are controlled by manipulating a pre-expanded food formulation comprising hydrocolloid and moisture.
Patent GB-2402458-A (GB)
Title: Demand valves for breathing apparatus
Inventor: JACKSON PETER JOSEPH
IPC: A62B7/02
Filed: 2003-06-06
Abstract: A demand valve for a breathing apparatus with a "first breath" mechanism, wherein a demand valve is held closed by resiliently latching an operating diaphragm of the valve in a position wherein the valve is closed. The diaphragm is resiliently biased towards opening the valve, and the resilient latch is arranged to exert sufficient force so as not to be overcome by the resilient bias alone, but so as to be overcome by the combination of the resilient bias and a predetermined pressure difference across the diaphragm caused by sub-ambient pressure within the facepiece of the breathing apparatus.
Patent GB-2403621-A (GB)
Title: Notifying a caller of a user's availability following a missed call
Inventor: BATAILLARD CHRISTOPHE JEAN
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2003-06-30
Abstract: When a caller attempts to call a user and the call attempt is terminated (eg because the user is engaged, not answering, or, in the case of mobile telephones, out of range), the call attempt is recognised (eg in response to a message left on the user's voicemail system) and the caller's contact details are identified. When the user subsequently becomes available, or decides to let callers know that he is available (eg by pressing a dedicated "availability" key on the telephone handset), an availability message is generated and sent to the caller using the caller's contact details. The user can define time periods (eg time of day or interval) when he is to be treated as unavailable and the system can automatically issue availability messages to all callers upon expiry of those time periods. The message may be sent via SMS, EMS or MMS.
Patent GB-2391027-A (GB)
Title: Modular building panels with composite I beams
Inventor: HOLLOWAY WYNN PETER
IPC: E04C2/38
Filed: 2003-07-15
Abstract: A panel comprises a frame having two faces covered in board (16, 17) and top and bottom rails (12, 13) joined by composite I beams (14), the space between adjacent I beams being filled with insulation material (18) and where two of the I beams (14a, 14b) form the sides of the frame with their respective webs (28) facing outwards. Preferably an inner face is made from laminated plastics board and an outer face is OSB. The I beams forming the sides may have dowels (27) spaced along the webs which in use fix the panel to a linking post (81, Figure 8) having corresponding apertures (96, Figure 10) therein. Hollow or composite support columns (15) may be located between adjacent I beams from the top to the bottom rail. A wall comprising the aforementioned panels and connecting posts which locate in the recesses of the side I beams is also claimed. In other aspects methods of constructing a wall using the aforementioned panels are disclosed.
Patent GB-2400123-A (GB)
Title: Method and device related to a retrievable well plug
Inventor: HIORTH ESPEN
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2003-08-18
Abstract: A retrievable well plug comprises a through shaft 12 with link connections 62 and 64 and a packer element 66. By pushing the link connections 62 and 64 and the packer element towards each other, they both expand radially, such that a mechanical barrier for the packer element 66 is formed by the links (fig.7a, 76; fig.8a, 174; fig.8b, 176) due to their generally T-shaped cross section profile where the upper supporting surfaces of the links (76, 174, 176) form a tight mechanical barrier against the packer element 66 in an expanded position. The invention also relates to a well plug setting and retrieval device comprising an anchoring device (fig. 1a, 20) with a number of gripping devices 22, where the gripping devices 22 at setting of the well plug (fig.1a, 10) expand radially, thereby providing an anchoring of the well plug (10) to the well bore. Once deployed the anchoring device (20) is locked in place by a friction locking device (fig3b, 206) on shaft 12, a release device (fig.3b, 242) sliding over a displacement device 202 then allows the further axial movement required to set the packer 66. Thus the anchor device (20) is set before the packer element 66 and cannot be released until after the release of the packer element 66.