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Patent GB-2372369-A (GB)
Title: Detachable display
Inventor: LUMLEY JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: G02F1/1345
Filed: 2001-02-15
Abstract: A detachable display 10, in particular a detachable liquid crystal display for an electronic device. The display 10 has a first plate 12, a second plate 14 parallel to the first plate 12, and a layer of liquid crystal material 16 between the first plate 12 and the second plates 14. So that the liquid crystal material 16 can be addressed, a plurality of X address lines 20 are provided on the first plate 12, and a plurality of Y address lines 22 are provided on the second plate 14. The X address lines 20 and the Y address lines 22 are each respectively connected to X contacts and Y contacts, the X contacts and Y contacts being positioned along a single connecting edge 32 of the display, so that the display can be connected/disconnected to/from a matching connector by simply sliding connecting edge 32 of the display 10 into/out of the connector.
Patent GB-2357948-A (GB)
Title: System and method for controlling host system interface with point-of-interest data
Inventor: HATFIELD FRANZ
IPC: G06F3/038
Filed: 1999-08-18
Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for a user interface control that utilizes one or more graphical objects ("comets"), which can be operated solely by the eye gaze of a user. The disclosed system and method enables users to access and control, for example, computer displays without use of hands, voice or other forms of input. Each comet may be implemented as an animated graphic object that is mapped to one or more computer functions (a command set) by a computer or software application programmer. A computer-based system may create one or more comets on a display device and place them in motion. Eye tracking data may be collected over a period of time based on the detected point-of-gaze of a user's eye. If the user is determined to be visually tacking a particular comet, the comet will become selected and the computer or host system may execute the command set that has been mapped to the selected comet. The disclosed system and method may also be adapted to determine a user's point-of-interest based on the movement of an input device (such as a conventional mouse, trackball, data glove, etc.) and to select a comet based on a correspondence between the movement of the comet and the movement of the input device.
Patent GB-2366348-A (GB)
Title: Hose incorporating an improved sealing layer
Inventor: RIDOLFI MATTHEW VERNON
IPC: F16L33/23
Filed: 2001-04-10
Abstract: A hose 10 comprises a tubular body 12 of flexible material arranged between inner and outer helically wound wires 22,24. The tubular body 12 comprises a sealing layer 18 sandwiched between an inner and an outer reinforcing layer 14,16. The sealing layer 18 comprises at least two polymeric films 18<U>a</U>,18<U>b</U> , one of the films being made of a first polymer and another of the films being made of a second polymer different from the first polymer. One of the films, preferably the outer film, is stiffer than the other film, thereby producing a differential yield strain in the material properties. The sealing layer 18 further includes at least one layer partially or entirely made of metal. The first polymer is preferably a polyolefin and the second polymer is preferably a fluoropolymer. The hose is preferably used in the transfer of cryogenic fluids.
Patent GB-2366833-A (GB)
Title: Multi-purpose attachment device
Inventor: ANSCHER JOSEPH
IPC: A45F5/02
Filed: 2001-04-11
Abstract: An attachment device comprises a base 10 with means 11,12 for attaching to a strap (eg of a backpack) and a releasable catch mechanism for securing a selected implement holder 25. The catch comprises a side wall 19 with an overhanging lip 20 and a flexible arm 21 integral with the base with an abutting surface 23 on a free end. The implement holder 25 comprises a plate 26, a holder portion 27 and an attachment portion 28 which comprises an outwardly extending flange. The implement holder is coupled to the base by inserting the flange underneath the overhanging lip. The surface 23 abuts the flange and retains the implement holder. The holder 25 is released by pressing down on the flexible arm to disengage the surface 23 and sliding the flange out from the lip. The holder portion 7 shown is a tube clip but other possible forms can be used eg flashlight holder and D-ring.
Patent GB-2375650-A (GB)
Title: Tape cartridge with expandable housing
Inventor: RUDI GUTTORM
IPC: G11B15/32
Filed: 2001-06-15
Abstract: A recordable tape cartridge and drive for use with extremely wide magnetic recording tape. The cartridge 1 contains two hubs 10 each rotationally mounted in the housing, with magnetic tape wound on each in respective tape packs, so that the tape can be wound and unwound between the two hubs in a tape transport direction, causing an increase in the diameter of the tape pack on one of the hubs. The cartridge has a housing composed of two moveable parts 2,3 that move relative to each other in a direction perpendicular to the direction of tape transport, in order to accommodate an increase in diameter of tape wound around one of the hubs.
Patent GB-2376520-A (GB)
Title: Light source for illuminating surgical operations
Inventor: SAY NORMAN FRANCIS
IPC: A61B1/06
Filed: 2001-09-04
Abstract: A hermetically sealed light source with a self contained battery 11 and an array of light emitting diodes for illuminating deep cavity operations, in particular abdominal operations. The lamp is hand held with the battery 11 contained in the handle 10. A connector piece 19 is glued between the main body 9 and the handle 10. A thumb screw 16 turns inwards in order to engage the battery contacts and switch the lamp on. The lamp provides the illumination necessary to record the operation on video.
Patent GB-2379753-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for user self-profiling
Inventor: PEARSON SIANI LYNNE
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2001-09-13
Abstract: A user self-profile is formed at a user apparatus 10 by forming a user identity such as in a trusted platform module 11 and capturing at least one profile characteristic in a capture unit 12, which may form part of the trusted platform module 11. An enquiry apparatus 20 sends a request to the user apparatus 10. In response, a profile unit 13, again suitably part of the trusted platform module 11, forms a user self-profile by combining the formed user identity with one or more selected profile characteristics of interest to the enquirer. Ideally, the trusted platform module 11 is configured according to the TCPA (Trusted Computing Platform Alliance) specification.
Patent GB-2380102-A (GB)
Title: Passive optical network system
Inventor: NISHIGAKI YUSUKE
IPC: H04B10/272
Filed: 2002-01-21
Abstract: The present invention provides a passive optical network system having an optical line terminal (1) for transmitting a plurality of types of distributed data using optical signals and a plurality of optical network terminations (2a, 2b, 2c) for receiving distributed data using optical signals. Each of the plurality of optical network terminations (2a, 2b, 2c) transmits a reception request for at least one of the plurality of types of distributed data to said optical line terminal (1) while designating the type. The optical line terminal (1) transmits distributed data of the designated type among the plurality of types of distributed data to the plurality of optical network terminations (2a, 2b, 2c).
Patent GB-2377075-A (GB)
Title: Foam systems for protecting disk drives from mechanical disturbances
Inventor: IVES THOMAS W
IPC: G11B33/12
Filed: 2002-05-01
Abstract: A disk drive array 22 is protected from mechanical disturbances by foam 34 positioned between the disk drive 22, or a mounting cage assembly for the disk drive 32, and an enclosure system 36. In some of the more preferred embodiments of this invention the disk drives 22 are rigidly mounted to their mounting cage 32.
Patent GB-2379932-A (GB)
Title: Cyclic nucleotide-gated ion channel polypeptide
Inventor: CROWTHER DANIEL
IPC: A61P11/06
Filed: 2002-08-20
Abstract: An isolated cyclic nucleotide gated ion channel polypeptide comprising <SL> <LI>(i) the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2 or <LI>(iv) a variant thereof which is capable of binding to other CNG channel subunites to form a cyclic nucleotide gated ion channel or </SL> a fragment of (i) or (ii) which is capable of binding to other CNG channel subunits to form a cyclic nucleotide gated ion channel.
Patent GB-2382463-A (GB)
Title: Reference wafer supervising and management system on a semiconductor device production line, and recording medium
Inventor: SUGIKAWA YUTAKA
IPC: H01L21/00
Filed: 2000-12-22
Abstract: A reference wafer supervising system introduced into a semiconductor production line is disclosed. The system comprises a shelf management system (21) having a storage shelf (20) for storing wafers to be introduced into a production line, a wafer process device (30), a control system controlling automatic transporting of the wafers, a production control system (10) for supervising the production line of semiconductor devices, and a measurement device (40) for measuring wafers as specimens. The production control system applies a common representative name to reference wafers which are stored in shelf (20) without classification according to the processing conditions the reference wafers will undergo. A system (10) changes the name of a reference wafer from the applied common representative name to an item name according to the processing conditions in device (30) when the actual processing is confirmed. The system also comprises a measurement device (40) for testing reference wafers following processing whilst the product wafers are processed with further steps. The system (10) may be configured so the processing can be terminated or an alarm sounded to an operator if the reference wafer has a negative result on testing.
Patent GB-2384885-A (GB)
Title: System and method for protection of data stored on a storage medium device
Inventor: SCHWARTZ JEFFREY D
IPC: G06F21/10
Filed: 2002-10-04
Abstract: A jewellery piece (18 see fig 2) comprises a setting 24, an anchor gemstone 20 and a touch gemstone 22. The setting 24 typically comprises a base 26 and a retaining means which preferably holds the anchor gemstone 20. The pavilion 14 of the anchor gemstone 20 and of a further anchor gemstone may retain the touch gemstone 22 by contact with a crown portion 12 of the touch gemstone 22. Each gemstone also preferably comprises a girdle 16. The setting 24 may comprise channel walls 28 to retain the anchor gemstones 20. The channel walls 28 preferably do not run between either of the anchor gemstones 20 and the touch gemstone 22. The jewellery piece (18) may comprise rows of such anchor gemstones 20 and a row of touch gemstones 22. A method of setting such gemstones comprises placing the gemstones into base cavities 32 and preferably tightening the gemstones using a wedge 38.
Patent GB-2386424-A (GB)
Title: Switching device for image reversion in rear monitoring camera
Inventor: RA YOUN HWAN
IPC: B60R1/00
Filed: 2002-11-20
Abstract: A switching device for an automobile rear view camera switches the image on a drivers monitor from normal to mirror image. It comprises a magnet sensor (170) inside a camera body and a magnet (140) attached to the outside of the body, the driver moves the magnet between one of two magnet insertion holes (150, 160) to switch the camera image. The sensor comprises a magnetic switch which is turned on when magnet is in hole (150) to provide a normal image and turned off when magnet is in hole (160) to provide a mirror image. The switch has a power supply (180), switch signal stabilising circuit (200), and timing control section (190) connected thereto, for controlling the image switch over. The switch provides a simpler, more robust activation of image reversion.
Patent GB-2396272-A (GB)
Title: Maintaining synchronisation between primary communication units by linking the timing of the primary communication system and the hosting system
Inventor: GELLER HAIM
IPC: H04J3/06
Filed: 2002-12-13
Abstract: A host communication system (200) comprises first and second host communication units (210, 220) for hosting and routing a communication (130) having synchronisation data from a primary communication system. The first host communication unit (210) introduces a host synchronisation timing mechanism (240) into the communication to form a modified communication (230) and routes the modified communication (230) to the second host communication unit (220). The second host communication unit (220) determines a host communication system timing delay (255) based on the host synchronisation timing mechanism and adapts the primary communication to indicate an additional delay introduced by the hosting communication system. In this manner, the primary communication units are able to synchronise their communications taking into account a delay introduced by the hosting communication system.
Patent GB-2386366-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible mandrel
Inventor: CRAIG JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: B65H75/24
Filed: 2003-02-20
Abstract: A collapsible mandrel 10 comprises a driven tube 12 and four outer leaves 14,16,18,20 mounted around the driven tube for movement between a winding and collapsed position. A cam shaft 22 is mounted inside and concentric with the driven tube 12, and is capable of axial movement relative to the driven tube 12. This axial movement causes roller cams 26 to act against the outer leaves 14,16 causing them to move radially outwards to the winding position, and subsequently the roller cams 32 to act against the outer leaves 18,20 causing them to move radially outwards also. The roller cams 26,32 act against the bias of return springs 36,37, which return the leaves to the collapsed position on reverse axial movement of the cam shaft 22. The surface of the leaves 14,16,18,20 is substantially smooth when the mandrel is in the winding position, enabling winding of a stretch film.
Patent GB-2398804-A (GB)
Title: Roof bracket
Inventor: TOY JOHN
IPC: E04D3/362
Filed: 2003-04-16
Abstract: A roof bracket <B>20</B> comprises a first part <B>22</B>, a second part <B>30</B>, and an intermediate part <B>32</B>. The first part <B>22</B> having a pair of out-turned flanges <B>24</B>, <B>25</B> provided with openings <B>26</B> to receive fasteners to secure the bracket <B>20</B> to the superstructure of a roof, the second part <B>30</B> being provided with a head <B>21</B> about which the edges of roofing panels (12a, 12b figure 1) may be seamed. The intermediate part <B>32</B> has a low thermal conductivity.
Patent GB-2401525-A (GB)
Title: A biodegradable valve, tap or plug for use in a plant watering system
Inventor: MAY ALLAN ERNEST
IPC: A01G27/00
Filed: 2003-05-15
Abstract: A biodegradable valve, tap or plug which may be used to control the flow of water in a plant watering system. The valve, tap or plug is made from biodegradable plastic which swells on absorption of water. Used in a plant watering system, the plug 3 fits in to a cap 2 which fits onto a water receptacle 5. The unit may be fitted with a stake 4 for support of the unit in close proximity to the planting medium. A top plug 5 may be fitted to the air hole in the water receptacle while the system is being set up, but is removed when ready for use. In use the biodegradable plug is in contact with the water in the receptacle and will slowly absorb water. As it does so the plug swells causing it to be eased out of the exit chamber allowing water to flow from the receptacle.
Patent GB-2392304-A (GB)
Title: Mass spectrometer comprising ion mobility separator employing transient d.c. voltage
Inventor: GILES KEVIN
IPC: G01N27/64
Filed: 2003-06-24
Abstract: A mass spectrometer comprises an ion mobility separator 1 for separating ions according to their ion mobility. The ion mobility separator 1 comprises a plurality of electrodes 3 and one or more transient DC voltages or one or more transient DC voltage waveforms are progressively applied to the electrodes 3 so that ions having a certain ion mobility are separated from other ions having different ion mobilities.
Patent GB-2404925-A (GB)
Title: Nozzles for textile machines
Inventor: TSUI TAK MING WILLIAM
IPC: D06B3/28
Filed: 2003-08-13
Abstract: A textile processing machine 100 in particular a jet-dyeing machine comprises a driving system 1,5 to drive a textile through the machine 100. A nozzle tube 3 having nozzle arrays 2,4 provides means to direct fluid to the textile in a parallel flow and counter-flow directions. Downstream of the nozzle, tube plaiting apparatus 101 assists in removal of excess fluid from the dye-loaded textile and plaits the textile as it enters a fabric chamber 9 located in the base of a vessel containing dye-liquor. Circulation system (16, 20, see fig 2) ensure that the dye-liquor 10 is recycled and that the working temperature of the dye-liquor 10 is maintained during the dying process. A nozzle having a fluid inlet (22, see fig 3) in the side wall of the fluid passageway (25, see fig 3) is disclosed. An air nozzle 13 aids plaiting and the removal of excess liquid from the fabric.
Patent GB-2406630-A (GB)
Title: Flux transmission member in electromavnetic viscous clutch
Inventor: SHIOZAKI KEN
IPC: F16D33/18
Filed: 2003-11-07
Abstract: A viscous clutch comprises sealed non-magnetic housing 2 having case 2-1 and cover 2-2 divided by partition 4 into a sump 5 and transmission chamber 6 and carried through bearing 14 on drive shaft 1. Drive disc 3 is mounted on the shaft within the chamber for torque transmission when oil filled. Dam 15 removes chamber oil through passage 7 to the sump; oil is admitted through partition hole 8 under control of valve 9 comprising a leaf spring 9-1 and armature 9-2. Electromagnet 11 controls valve location through flux transmission member 10 forming the housing wall and comprising an annular magnetic material disc. The member may be of one piece having arcuate slots 10-1 or of two concentric discs, or a segment thereof joined by a non-magnetic ring or plural bridge portions with the slots filled with rubber sealant which may protrude into the sump to cushion the open valve.
Patent GB-2410460-A (GB)
Title: Comparison system for identity recognition
Inventor: LOVEGROVE MICHAEL
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 2004-01-28
Abstract: A bank, ID or credit card 1 which has a facsimile of a finger or thumb print on it. Preferably the card is conventional in material and form and has a shaped space 2 for retaining a finger or thumb print. The finger or thumb print may be machine readable. The card 1 may be verified when placed in a machine by the user placing their finger or thumb on the screen for comparison with the facsimile image. The image of the finger or thumb print may also be holographic. The card may also be used to gain entry to vehicles or buildings. Also claimed is a machine capable of reading the users finger or thumb print and comparing it to the finger or thumb print on the card.
Patent GB-2414262-A (GB)
Title: Sliding window assembly with counter balance weight
Inventor: EASTON BRIAN ANTHONY
IPC: E05D13/00
Filed: 2004-05-21
Abstract: A window assembly comprises a frame 1, a vertically sliding window <B>2</B> and a counter balance mechanism. The counter balance mechanism comprises a weight <B>3</B> attached to the window <B>2</B> by a cable <B>4</B>. The counter balance mechanism may be situated in a base below the sliding window <B>2</B>. The cable <B>4</B> may be attached to the window <B>2</B>, may then pass around two pulleys <B>6</B> and attach to the weight <B>3</B> via a self levelling system <B>8</B>. A damping system <B>12</B> may be provided to damp the motion of the window <B>2</B> at either end of its travel. A sealing system may be provided between the window <B>2</B> and its frame <B>1</B>. The window <B>2</B> remains in a position it is put in due to the counter balance weight <B>3</B> and the friction between the window <B>2</B> and the sealing system. The window assembly may be mounted in an aperture by fixing points <B>13</B> arranged around the frame <B>1</B>.
Patent GB-2405552-A (GB)
Title: Skill based chat function in a communication system
Inventor: SUMNER ROGER
IPC: H04M3/523
Filed: 2004-08-04
Abstract: The apparatus and method provide assistance to an agent in a communication system, such as a communication system having an automatic call distributor. The method has the steps of determining skills of each agent (110,112) of a plurality of agents 202, storing the determined skills for respective agents of the plurality of agents as skill records in a database 204, retrieving the skill record of a predetermined agent from the database 208, comparing the skill record of the predetermined agent to the skill records of the other agents in the database 210, electing an agent from the plurality of agents based on the comparison of skill records 212, and establishing communication between the predetermined agent and the selected agent 218. The skill record of a predetermined agent is retrieved when the predetermined agent of the plurality of agents requests to communicate with another of the agents of the plurality of agents. The apparatus implements the method. The method and apparatus provide the ability for an agent or an inbound caller to solicit assistance from a group of similarly or higher skilled agents, especially in remote environments where, in the case of an agent, the agent does not have direct contact with other agents.
Patent GB-2417949-A (GB)
Title: Stack support platform for a sheet material feeder
Inventor: BAUVIN ANTOINE
IPC: B65H1/08
Filed: 2004-09-09
Abstract: A sheet handling apparatus such as a sheet feeder includes a platform 50 for carrying a vertical stack of sheets such that sheets can be fed from the top of the stack, e.g. by a feeder and separator mechanism 10, 20, the platform having dimensions allowing the sheets to droop below the platform in at least one overhanging region (H1, H2 figure 6). The overhanging regions may be at either side of a support portion 51 and may be formed by lowered side portions 52, 53 of the platform. The platform may be movable vertically from a full position at the bottom of a storage chamber 2 to an empty position at the top of the storage chamber, the movement controlled by a sensor detecting the presence of sheets in the stack. Feeder 10 may press on the top of the stack. The storage chamber may have side guides 60, adjustable to alter the chamber width. The sheets may be envelopes, folded or stapled sheets, such that the stack is curled at the corners or edges.
Patent GB-2420513-A (GB)
Title: Paint roller assembly
Inventor: LYE SANDER
IPC: B05C17/02
Filed: 2004-11-25
Abstract: A paint roller assembly for painting the corner area between two abutted wall surfaces includes a main paint roller 1, which has a roller frame 10, a handle 20 fastened to the roller frame, and a roller cover 30 pivotally mounted on the roller frame for soaking and retaining paint and rotatable on the roller frame over a wall surface to apply retained paint to the wall surface, and a supplementary paint applicator 2, which has a body 40 connectable to the roller from of the main paint roller and an applicator element 50 fastened to the body and located at a lateral side of the roller cover.