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Patent GB-2380095-A (GB)
Title: Centrally recording telephone calls in encrypted format at the instigation of the calling party
Inventor: KRAMER KANE NICHOLAS
IPC: H04M3/487
Filed: 2002-12-18
Abstract: Apparatus (2) for monitoring and recording telephone calls, which apparatus comprises conference bridge means (4), incoming interface means (6) for providing an interface which is for incoming telephone calls and which is between a public switched telephone network (8) and the conference bridge means (4), outgoing interface means (10) which is for providing an interface for outgoing telephone calls and which is between the conference bridge means (4) and the public switched telephone network (8), encryption means (12) for encrypting the telephone calls, a database (14) which automatically stores the encrypted telephone calls, and control means (16) for causing the permanent storage or the erasure of each individual telephone call on the database (14), the control means (16) being such that it operates consequent upon an input from the calling party of each individual telephone call before the calling party becomes disconnected from the public switched telephone network (8) in relation to that individual telephone call.
Patent GB-2396299-A (GB)
Title: A sanitary penile cap
Inventor: HOPCRAFT GEOFF
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2002-12-21
Abstract: A sanitary cap <B>1</B> for use on the penis has an absorbent portion <B>2</B> for absorbing and holding urine or other fluid and a penis attachment portion <B>3</B>. The cap <B>1</B> preferably has a deformable flange <B>4</B> for gripping the penis, this flange <B>4</B> may be formed of folds <B>5</B> which substantially hold their shape when compressed. This flange <B>4</B> is preferably made of hardened paper-based material which maintains its shape when compressed. The fluid absorbent portion <B>2</B> is preferably made of a disposable paper-based towelling material. There also may be an outer fluid retaining portion <B>6</B>. The sanitary cap <B>1</B> may be disposable in a lavatory or toilet and is about 80mm in length and 40mm in width.
Patent GB-2381821-A (GB)
Title: Flood protection for a building
Inventor: PAMBORIS NICHOLAS
IPC: E06B9/02
Filed: 2003-02-07
Abstract: A flood protection device for a building consists of a flexible waterproof sheet 26 pressed against a face of the building by a frame 18 co-operating with at least one elongate compressible seal 24, which may have lengthwise slits 27 or hemispherical cut-outs 30 disposed thereon. The sheet 26 may be at least partially wrapped around at least one seal. The frame may be attached to the building by a plurality of male fittings (Fig 4) passing through holes 22 and located in internally threaded sockets (Fig 2) which are fitted flush with a surface of the building.
Patent GB-2391307-A (GB)
Title: Self-cleaning optical sensor
Inventor: BILLIG G STEFAN
IPC: G01N21/15
Filed: 2003-03-13
Abstract: A self-cleaning optical sensor system for analysing exhaust gas includes a first source of radiation 22, at least one detector 35 to detect radiation emitted from the first source of radiation, and a region for sampling the gas 12 having one or more windows 18, 20 through which radiation from the first source passes. The surfaces of the windows 18, 20 in contact with the exhaust gas are coated with a photocatalytic substance such as TiO2 which is activated by radiation emitted by a second source of radiation 23 at a different wavelength to that emitted by the first source 22. Preferably, the first and second sources respectively provide IR and UV radiation. In an alternative embodiment, the second source of radiation 23 is disposed within the sampling region 12. In a further embodiment, a window for a burner is provided with a photocatalytic substance on its internal surface, and a radiation source supplies the window with radiation suitable to activate the photocatalytic substance.
Patent GB-2389932-A (GB)
Title: Parallel processing arrangement with single processor operating system
Inventor: EDAHIRO MASATO
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2003-03-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a parallel processing system by an OS for single processor capable of operating an OS for single processor and an existing application on a multiprocessor and achieving parallel processing by a multiprocessor with respect to the application, wherein the multiprocessor are logically divided into two groups, i.e., a first processor side and a second processor side, and units of work that are parallelizable within the application operating on the processors on the first processor side are controlled as new units of work on the processors on the second processor side.
Patent GB-2387858-A (GB)
Title: Combined canopy and room
Inventor: MARTYN DOUGLAS HAMILTON
IPC: E04F10/00
Filed: 2003-04-23
Abstract: A combined canopy and room is comprises a plurality of beams <B>16a</B> for mounting to an existing support wall (12, figure 1), a roof (18, figure 1) for mounting on the beams <B>16a</B> and a number of walls (21, figure 1) for suspending from the mounted beams <B>16a</B>. The beams may be cantilevers formed of fibreglass. The walls (21, figure 1) are mounted in such a manner as to leave at least one beam <B>16a</B> without a suspended wall, to provide a room or conservatory formed by the walls (21, figure 1) and a portion of the roof which may be made from a plastics material (18, figure 1) extending beyond the walls to form a canopy. The structure does not need foundations.
Patent GB-2402707-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for converting reciprocation into rotation in a double-acting i.c. engine
Inventor: MURAYENKO ALEXANDER ALEXANDER
IPC: F16H21/18
Filed: 2003-06-14
Abstract: The engine cylinder 1 has two combustion chambers 8,9 between which a double-headed piston 2 reciprocates. The piston 2 is connected to one end of a rocker lever 3 by a sliding and pivoting connection 5. The rocker lever 3 is mounted for rocking motion about a fixed pivot 4 and is connected rotatably at its other end to a crankpin 7 via a sliding block 6.
Patent GB-2404965-A (GB)
Title: Flow control device and valve assembly
Inventor: SHAW EDWARD GILBERT
IPC: F16K47/08
Filed: 2003-08-13
Abstract: A valve assembly comprising a chamber (17), the chamber (17) having an inlet which is adapted to be connected to a source of relatively high pressure fluid, and an outlet which is adapted to be connected to a source of relatively low pressure fluid, and a switch valve (37) which is switchable between a first configuration in which the valve (37) closes the outlet and opens the inlet, and a second configuration in which the valve (37) closes the inlet and opens the outlet, characterised in that a flow control device (44) is provided between the outlet and the volume of relatively low pressure fluid, the flow control device (44) including a restrictor portion which restricts flow of fluid through the flow control device (44), the extent to which fluid flow is restricted decreasing as the fluid pressure in the chamber (17) increases.
Patent GB-2407713-A (GB)
Title: A mains electrical adaptor with a remote control on/off switch
Inventor: SWINFEN DAVID
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2003-11-01
Abstract: A mains adaptor, designed to plug into a standard electrical socket, is fitted with an on/off switch which may be operated remotely with an infra red handset.
Patent GB-2395765-A (GB)
Title: A hydraulically damped mounting device including a tube which defines a fluid passageway
Inventor: BARKER MATTHEW
IPC: F16F13/10
Filed: 2003-11-14
Abstract: A hydraulically damped mounting device, which may be of the flexible diaphragm (see Figs 5 and 6) or resilient bushing (see Figs 1-4, 7 and 8) type, comprises a pair of working chambers 222, 223, 307, 308, 405, 410 for hydraulic fluid, connected to each other by a passageway and the damping is achieved by flow of fluid through the passageway. The passageway is formed by a tube 200, 310, 409 preferably of circular cross-section, and this enables turbulence in the passageway to be minimised and the peak damping value to be increased. The tube 200, 310, 409 projects into the chambers 222, 223, 307, 308, 405, 410 so that the ends of the tube 200, 310, 409 are located in a respective one of the chambers 222, 223, 307, 308, 405, 410 and are spaced from a partition 220, 221, 306, 403 and the chamber walls minimising turbulence at the ends of the tube 200, 310, 409.
Patent GB-2398682-A (GB)
Title: Light emitting diode control circuit
Inventor: DYGERT GREGORY J
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2004-01-30
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to light emitting diodes, and more particularly relates to controlling a plurality of light emitting diodes Dn,m. A light emitting diode ("LED") circuit includes a plurality of light emitting diodes Dn,m connected in a hybrid parallel-series configuration, and a current regulating circuit that includes a current regulating element u connected to a first chain of the plurality of chains of LEDS, and a plurality of current mirroring elements Qm+1, each current mirroring element Qm+1 being connected to a respective chain of the plurality of chains of LEDs. The circuit provides equal current to each LED Dn,m, the current being variable by PWM to control the intensity of each LED Dn,m. A voltage regulator (301, fig.4) may also be provided.
Patent GB-2397319-A (GB)
Title: Surface deployed cement separation plug
Inventor: MCMAHAN MICHAEL EDDIE
IPC: E21B33/16
Filed: 2002-09-30
Abstract: A separation barrier for placement in an open well bore or casing, to prevent migration of cement slurry downwardly into the drilling fluid, facilitating the placement of a cement plug to segregate a well bore into uphole and downhole portions. The barrier has an annular seal which facilitates pumping the barrier downhole through a work string to a desired location. The separation barrier also has a plurality of flexible elongated elements which expand outwardly when the barrier exits the work string. The elongated elements are closely spaced to prevent migration or contamination of cement slurry therebetween. The barrier can also have a shearable landing ring for providing positive indication of placement of the barrier at the desired location.
Patent GB-2400719-A (GB)
Title: Self-pinned CPP giant magnetoresistive head
Inventor: SAITO MASAMICHI
IPC: H01F10/16
Filed: 2004-04-13
Abstract: A CPP giant magnetoresistive head 1 includes lower 10 and upper 50 shield layers, and a giant magnetoresistive 30 element disposed between the upper and lower shield layers and including a pinned magnetic layer 31, a free magnetic layer 33 and a nonmagnetic layer 32 disposed between the pinned magnetic layer and the free magnetic layer. In the CPP giant magnetoresistive head, the pinned magnetic layer extends to the rear of the nonmagnetic layer and the free magnetic layer in the height direction, and the dimension of the pinned magnetic layer in the height direction is larger than that in the track width direction. Also, the pinned magnetic layer comprises a magnetic material having a positive magnetostriction constant or a magnetic material having high coercive force, and the end of the pinned magnetic layer is exposed at a surface facing a recording medium. Shape anisotropy stabilizes the magnetisation in pinned magnetic layers or an antiferromagnetic layer in the rear of the GMR element is used for pinning.
Patent GB-2414363-A (GB)
Title: Sticker containing a light for attaching to a mobile telephone
Inventor: DALY BRENDAN
IPC: H04M19/04
Filed: 2004-05-18
Abstract: A plastic sticker which contains a light or lights (e.g. LED's) can be attached to a mobile telephone. When a telephone call or text message is made or received, the light contained in the sticker is illuminated. The light contained in the sticker is powered by the received radio waves and therefore does not require a battery.
Patent GB-2403068-A (GB)
Title: Valve actuator with an electromagnet secured within a housing by moulding material
Inventor: NORTON JOHN D
IPC: F01L9/20
Filed: 2004-06-16
Abstract: An electromagnetic valve actuator 10, or an apparatus or method of making the same, comprises an electromagnet 72 secured within a housing member 42 by moulding material 50. The housing member 42 may be a c-channel. The moulding material 50 may comprise a resin and a hardener. The resin may contain aluminium oxide and the material may be arranged to be electrically insulating whilst providing good heat transfer characteristics. Lubrication and/or cooling passages may be included within the moulded material 50. The apparatus or method of making the actuator 10 may include a moulding die which receives both the housing and the electromagnet and includes spacer elements which separate the electromagnet from the housing into which the moulding material is inserted. An electrical connector may be moulded into the actuator. The actuator 10 may be used in internal combustion engines to reduce noise and vibration whilst improving durability.
Patent GB-2404469-A (GB)
Title: System for transmitting and receiving an electronic mail and including keyword searching of a network or memory
Inventor: WAKABAYASHI YASUHIKO
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-07-19
Abstract: An electronic mail system comprises a transmitting terminal 20 which transmits an electronic mail, a server 21 which receives the electronic mail from the transmitting terminal, retrieves a specific data relating to the electronic mail from at least one of a network 22 coupled to the server and an internal memory of the server, transmits at least one of the specific data and an item list of the specific data, and transmits the electronic mail, and a receiving terminal 23 which receives at least one of the specific data and the item list of the specific data from the server, receives the electronic mail from the server, and displays at least one of the specific data and the item of the specific data. A recognition circuit 30 extracts a keyword from the electronic mail and a processing circuit 32 searches the network 22 or the memory 31 for the information data relating to the keyword.
Patent GB-2401985-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for use in sound replacement with automatic synchronization to images
Inventor: BLOOM PHILLIP JEFFREY
IPC: G10L21/06
Filed: 2003-10-30
Abstract: Digital audio and video files (440) are created corresponding to selected scenes from a creative production and are provided with a processing system (810, 820, 824, 828, 830, 840) that enables dialog to be selected from a scene and replaced by a user's dialog which is automatically synchronized with the original dialog so as to be in synchronism with lip movements displayed by the accompanying video display. The processing further includes a graphical user interface (310) that presents the user with the video, the text (853) of the dialog, and cues for rehearsal and recording of replacement dialog by the user. Replay of the user's dialog is accompanied by the video and part of the original audio except that the original dialog corresponding to the user's dialog is muted so that the user's dialog is heard as a replacement. Singing or other sounds associated with visible action may also be replaced by the same processes.
Patent GB-2406945-A (GB)
Title: System for remote control of vehicle functions and/or interrogation of vehicle status data
Inventor: MUELLER ACHIM
IPC: H04Q9/00
Filed: 2004-10-08
Abstract: A system for remote control of vehicle functions and/or interrogation of vehicle status data has a first communication device (25) for bidirectional wireless communication with at least one vehicle communication unit (40), wherein control commands for remote control of vehicle functions and/or inquiries for interrogation of vehicle status data are transmitted via the first communication device (25), and a second communication unit (220) for establishing speech communication with a user of the system. A computer (20) is provided for translation of speech information received via the second communication unit (220) into control commands and/or inquiries, which are then transmitted by the first communication device (25). Command controls for remote control of vehicle functions and inquiries for interrogation of vehicle status data are provided. The computer (20) translates information regarding the vehicle (10) received via the first communication device (25) into speech information and transmits this information via the second communication unit (220) in the form of speech.
Patent GB-2423634-A (GB)
Title: A patterning method for manufacturing high resolution structures
Inventor: LI SHUNPU
IPC: H01L21/308
Filed: 2005-02-25
Abstract: The patterning method comprises (i) pre-patterning a layer of material on a substrate, (ii) spin-coating a layer of film-forming substance on the pre-patterned substrate, (iii) drying the spin-coated layer to form a film of the film-forming substance on the unpatterned areas of the substrate and on the top side and sides of the pre-patterned material, (iv) etching the dried film so that it remains only on the sides of the pre-patterned material, and (v) removing the pre-patterned material to leave ridges of the film-forming substance on the substrate, the pattern of the ridges corresponding to the outline of the pre-patterned material. By using this method high resolution structures can be manufactured. The method can be used in the manufacturing of metallic source and drain electrodes in thin film transistors.
Patent GB-2425062-A (GB)
Title: An injection device
Inventor: JENNINGS DOUGLAS IVAN
IPC: A61M5/178
Filed: 2005-04-06
Abstract: An injection device comprises a housing 112 having a syringe 114 with a discharge nozzle 118. The syringe 114 is movable between a retracted position in which the discharge nozzle 118 is contained within the housing 112 and an extended position in which the discharge nozzle 118 extends from the housing 112. There is a syringe cap for enclosing the discharge nozzle 118. The syringe cap is removable from the syringe 114 by rotation relative to the syringe 114. A syringe carrier 151 in the housing is adapted to restrain rotation of the syringe 114 relative to the housing 112 as the cap is removed.
Patent GB-2409394-A (GB)
Title: Horse shoe stud
Inventor: JOLLY BRUCE RONALD WILLIAM
IPC: A01L7/04
Filed: 2001-07-19
Abstract: A horse shoe stud is provided which includes a screw threaded region 14 of generally uniform diameter along its length, a slot 16 being formed along the length of the screw threaded region 14. The stud has a recess 18 formed at the end of the screw threaded region.
Patent GB-2410620-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystalline polymer composites, method of manufacture thereof, and articles formed therefrom
Inventor: SETHUMADHAVAN MURALI
IPC: B32B27/12
Filed: 2003-09-16
Abstract: A liquid crystalline composite (12) comprising a liquid crystalline polymer (13), particulate filler (16), and fibrous web (18). Further disclosed is a method for forming the liquid crystalline polymer composite (12). The liquid crystalline polymer composite is useful in circuit materials, circuits, and multi-layer circuits, economical to make, and has excellent flame retardant properties.
Patent GB-2425291-A (GB)
Title: Anti-theft security device for trailers
Inventor: GEORGE JAMES
IPC: B60D1/60
Filed: 2005-04-19
Abstract: An anti-theft security device for trailers comprises a multi-walled housing (10) having one open wall (12). The housing (10) is, in use, to complementarily fit over, through the open wall (12), at least the front part (14) of a draw bar arrangement (16) of a trailer (18) including a conjoint and a plate (20) with a ball socket hitch (22) fastened thereto and thereat being locked to the draw bar arrangement (16) to prevent removal therefrom of the ball socket hitch (22). The housing (10) has two vertically-spaced walls (24A, 24B). Both are similarly of substantially triangular shape in plan with an apex truncated. The base of the shape is the open wall (12) and a wall surround (26) extends around between the vertically-spaced walls (24A, 24B).
Patent GB-2426943-A (GB)
Title: Applicator assembly
Inventor: CONSTANTINE PAUL
IPC: B05C17/00
Filed: 2005-06-07
Abstract: An applicator assembly (10) for applying coating materials such as paint to a substrate (26) includes a pad (11) which in use contacts the substrate(26) and a guide formation (60). In use, the guide formation (60) contacts a side surface (28) which adjoins or is adjacent to the substrate (26) to guide movement of the pad (11) against the side surface (28).
Patent GB-2416937-A (GB)
Title: Lighting apparatus for discharge lamp
Inventor: ICHIKAWA TOMOYUKI
IPC: H05B41/285
Filed: 2005-08-04
Abstract: In a discharge lamp 6 lighting apparatus 1, in a transient period from the time a discharge lamp 6 is lit in a cold state to the time the discharge lamp 6 reaches a static lighting state, the power applied to the discharge lamp 6 is reduced over time after an initial maximum power that exceeds the rated power. A maximum power regulator circuit 8a is provided to regulate the applied power in the transient period such that the applied power does not exceed an upper limit power line (M1 or M2 fig.2) that is reduced over time after the application of the initial maximum power. In this way, the application of excessive transient power is prevented from continuing longer than necessary in the event of a failure in a load, thus limiting the amount of generated heat and preventing thermal destruction.
Patent GB-2416628-A (GB)
Title: Conduit with internally directed flange for connecting separate lengths of conduit together.
Inventor: THOMPSON RICHARD JOHN
IPC: H02G3/04
Filed: 2002-07-03
Abstract: A length of conduit 110 has open ends 114 to allow passage of cables through the length of conduit and into/out of another length of conduit 122. The lengths of conduit 110,122 are attached together at their open ends 114 via internally directed flanges 120,134. The flanges 120,134 are married up and bolted together. The internal position of the flanges 120,134 allows for a continuous smooth outer surface of the conduits 110,122. An opening 116 is provided on one surface of each of the conduits 110,122 which allows access to the interior of the conduits 110,122. The opening may be sealed using a cover 118. A guide means 132 is provided at one end of each conduit 110,124 to provide a smooth path for cables over the flanges 120,134.
Patent GB-2419646-A (GB)
Title: A modular gland member for use in a mechanical seal
Inventor: RODDIS ALAN JAMES
IPC: F16J15/34
Filed: 2005-10-18
Abstract: A modular gland member 41 for use in a mechanical seal 9, the gland member has a radially or axially extending cavity adjacent to a seal face 33, the cavity contains a solid or fluid thermal conducting member 60 to effectively dissipate heat from the seal face 33 into the surrounding components 41.
Patent GB-2433414-A (GB)
Title: A mitten for use with a pram
Inventor: DICKSON ANNA
IPC: A41D19/015
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: A mitten A, B that is detachably attachable to the handle bar C of a pram thereby keeping the wearer's hands 1, 2 warm and dry while pushing a pram. Preferably the mitten is detachably secured to the handle bar via a holding strap (K Fig 3a) attached to the mitten that wraps around the handle bar of the pram, before being detachably secured to the mitten. In use, the wearer may insert and remove their hands without the need to remove the mitten from the handlebar. The strap may incorporate a non-slip material to increase the straps grip, and made from a warm and weatherproof material that is flexible enough for the wearer to adjust the position of the glove.