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Patent GB-2406314-A (GB)
Title: Steering wheel tilting mechanism
Inventor: HAGLUND LENNART
IPC: B60R21/20
Filed: 2003-09-29
Abstract: A tilting arrangement for a vehicle steering wheel unit incorporates a mount 2 to mount the tilting arrangement on the vehicle. A support element 11 is provided and the steering wheel is pivotally connected thereto to effect tilting pivotal movement about a pivot axis 13. The support element is movable relative to the mount (see figure 4) so as to move the pivot axis substantially upwards. A further member 18 may be provided at the forward edge of the steering wheel mount so that as the pivot axis 13 moves upwards the steering wheel is tilted forwards thus moving an airbag (27 figure 6) into the correct position for inflation. The upwards movement of the pivot axis 13 means that as the steering wheel tilts forwards its rim is not lower than its position at its lower point before said movement commenced.
Patent GB-2396075-A (GB)
Title: Acquisition, storage and delivery of communications usage data
Inventor: CHOPRA SUBHASH
IPC: H04Q3/00
Filed: 2003-12-01
Abstract: A data acquisition, storage and delivery system comprising a networked computing means on which is provided an acquisition agent 10 with access to usage data (log files, databases, real-time status information, alarms etc) from a plurality of communications resources 12,16,18,24,28 (arranged to produce communications usage data), a storage agent arranged to retain the usage data from the plurality of communications resources, and a delivery agent that delivers the usage data, in various ways, to a variety of subscribing management systems. A database is preferably provided to hold configuration information for the acquisition, storage and delivery agents. Suitable communications resources include PBX telephone systems 12, IP telephony systems 12, email servers 16, proxy servers 18, firewalls, routers, web servers, mobile telephony and other emerging media.
Patent GB-2412789-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle-mounted computer
Inventor: THORNHILL MATTHEW
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2003-12-17
Abstract: A computer is mounted in a compartment of a vehicle, e.g. one for holding for a radio, and is powered from the vehicle battery. The computer may comprise a motherboard 11 with a CPU 12, RAM 13, hard disc drive 14, DVD/CD drive 15 and 12 volt power supply 16 in a casing 10. The power supply may comprise a voltage regulator and shut down controller to suppress power surges. The computer may have a touch screen and a voice synthesis device for inputting commands. It may be connected to a global positioning system 27 and to the vehicle loudspeaker system.
Patent GB-2400602-A (GB)
Title: Token and container dispensing apparatus
Inventor: TEZUKA KENICHI
IPC: G07D1/04
Filed: 2004-02-18
Abstract: A token and container dispensing device stores containers which can be dispensed to receive a predetermined number of tokens. A user can deposit a certain value and select the appropriate number of tokens. A token dispensing unit can dispense the tokens to a container located at a dispensing section. Both the location of the container and the number of tokens can be monitored and determined to thereby prevent any overflow of tokens. A control unit can automatically control the operation and position an appropriate container to receive a predetermined number of tokens. A second container can also be automatically dispensed if the desired tokens are greater than the storage capacity of the initial container. The token and container dispensing device has a displaying unit and an amount detecting unit for tokens dispensed.
Patent GB-2402734-A (GB)
Title: Combined hot water and heating system
Inventor: HUNTER ROY WALTER
IPC: F24D19/10
Filed: 2004-04-26
Abstract: A combined hot water and heating system 1 which includes a hot water supply means 10, a pump 11 for pumping water from the hot water supply means to a first water circuit 2 and a second water circuit 3, and a valve 'H', 'HW',to regulate the hot water supply to the first and second circuits. The system also includes a control means 8, comprising a timer operable to set predetermined heating periods and predetermined heat dissipation periods. The control means is operable when the hot water supply is in operation and during the heat dissipation periods to cause the at least one valve to prevent supply of hot water to at least one of the first and second water circuits. The system may also include at least one thermostat 'A', 'B', 'C', and the heat dissipation may include radiators 21. The predetermined heating and cooling periods may be user selectable and may be selected to be between 2 and 30 minutes. The system may also include a hot water tank 4, and one of the thermostats may monitor the temperature of water in the tank.
Patent GB-2413497-A (GB)
Title: Vibrator pierced with metal bars
Inventor: NICHOLS LEE
IPC: A61H19/00
Filed: 2004-04-29
Abstract: The Prince Albert sexual vibrator 1 has metal bars 3, 4 with balls on the ends running through the head at right angles. The vibrator 1 may be penis shaped and may also have a standard penis ring 2 inserted in the head. The vibrator may be made from latex or PVC jelly. The metal bars or rings may improve sexual stimulation for the user.
Patent GB-2415064-A (GB)
Title: Controlling access to stored cryptographic keys - an application program can access a key only if it "owns" it or is designated a trusted user of the key
Inventor: CLARKE LEON
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2004-06-10
Abstract: A computing device stores a plurality of cryptographic keys in encrypted form in a keystore. Each key is associated with an application. The applications are said to "own" respective keys. The applications need access to the keys, for example to use them to sign data. The computing device allows a key to be used by an application if that application owns the respective key. The owning application can assign other applications as trusted users. The computing device allows such other applications to use the key also. This application authentication method reduces the need for user authentication. However in one embodiment the invention is combined with user password entry. Sub-parts of an application, such as processes, could each have an associated key.
Patent GB-2403066-A (GB)
Title: Vertical cavity surface emitting laser
Inventor: HU SYN-YAM
IPC: H01S5/042
Filed: 2001-07-26
Abstract: The vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL), primarily for use in high-speed optical data communication, comprises a top 210 and bottom 220 mirror structures, a light generation region 205, and at least one aperture-defining layer 188 with an isolatable material that is disposed in at least one of the top mirror structure and the bottom mirror structure and which has an insulating region with a first length 703 for defining a current-confining aperture 180. At least one capacitance-reducing layer 706,708 with an isolatable material has an insulating region with a length that is different from the first length for reducing the product of the total parasitic capacitance and the differential resistance at the VCSEL's bias point. The VCSEL preferably has a number of capacity reducing layers that are separated from one another by less than 2000 Angstroms. The aperture preferably has a generally circular geometry with the insulating regions of the aperture-defining and capacitance-reducing layers preferably having a ring-shaped geometry. The capacitance-reducing layers may be located in the top and/or bottom mirror structures and preferably have either the same length as that of the layer(s) adjacent to the aperture layer or the length of the layers decreases as the distance between the layer and the light-generating layer increases. Alternatively, the length of the capacitance-reducing layers may decrease with distance from the aperture-defining layer. Also claimed is a method of fabricating a near planar semiconductor laser device and VCSEL's where the parasitic capacitance is reduced through the use of capacitance-reducing implant regions.
Patent GB-2408188-A (GB)
Title: Edging element
Inventor: LESTER JOHN
IPC: A01G9/28
Filed: 2004-11-17
Abstract: The element is made of a plastics or a composite plastics material and has complementary interlocking elements 12, 16 at opposed ends. In use the female 16 and male element 12 interlock to form a hinged connection. The element may be made of a composite material comprising sawdust or wood powder and polypropylene. The element may also be transparent or translucent.
Patent GB-2420493-A (GB)
Title: Hand held bag support
Inventor: OSBORN FRANCIS
IPC: A45F5/10
Filed: 2004-11-30
Abstract: A hand-held bag support for ease of engagement with and support of a pliable bag, such as a refuse sack. The support comprises a handle; a bag engaging member fixedly attached to the handle and configured to engage with a pliable bag such that the bag is held open; and a unitary gripping member moveable in relation to the bag engaging member between a first position in which a bag can be brought into engagement with the bag engaging member whereby the bag is held open, and a second position in which the held bag is gripped between the bag engaging member and the gripping member at a plurality of discrete locations spaced apart around the bag opening whereby the bag is supported by the hand-held bag support. Embodiments of the support are described including those of a gripping member and bag engaging member being elongate lengths of material such as steel each defining a complete annulus.
Patent GB-2410896-A (GB)
Title: Use of protein-silane/siloxane copolymers for reducing damage to hair caused by flexure and/or abrasion thereof
Inventor: CHAHAL SURINDER PALL
IPC: A61Q5/00
Filed: 2003-03-14
Abstract: The use of a protein-siloxane and/or protein-silane copolymer in the preaparation of a composition for reducing damage to hair caused by flexure and/or abrasion thereof. Preferably, the relative amounts of the protein and the silane compound is such that in the range of 0.1 to 0.4 silane molecule is present for each reactive amino group of the protein. More preferably, a copolymer of formula (I) <EMI ID=1.1 HE=39 WI=108 LX=613 LY=809 TI=CF> <PC>wherein P is the residue of a hydrolysed protein R-NH2; each R<1> is independently the residue of an organofunctional silane HR<1>-Si(R<2'>)(R<3'>)-OH wherein R<2'> and R<3'> are each independently methyl, hydroxy, alkoxy having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R<2> and R<3> are each independently methyl, hydroxy, alkoxy having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a residue of a compound of formula (IA) or (IB): <EMI ID=1.2 HE=49 WI=128 LX=488 LY=1629 TI=CF> <PC>wherein R, R<1>, R<2> and R<3> are each independently as defined; and n corresponds to the number of reacted amino groups, preferably in the range of from 1 to 101, having 0.1 to 0.4 silane molecule per reactive amino group of the protein. More preferably, R is the residue of hydrolysed vegetable protein, preferably potato protein. Even more preferably R<1> is a -(CH2)3-O-CH2-CH(OH)CH2- group.
Patent GB-2413593-A (GB)
Title: Sliding Door Locking Mechanism
Inventor: TANIYAMA MASAYUKI
IPC: E05B83/36
Filed: 2005-04-27
Abstract: A sliding door locking system includes a plurality of latch mechanisms including a front latch mechanism 13 mounted on a front part of the sliding door D with an outside handle mechanism 14 disposed outwardly of the window pane of the sliding door. A remote control mechanism 16 is situated inwardly of the window pane so as to exert an operating force on each of the latch mechanisms from the outside handle. A first transmission cable 21 for transmitting the operating force from the outside handle mechanism extends to the front latch mechanism while bypassing the window pane. A second transmission cable 22 for transmitting to the remote control mechanism an operating force transmitted from the first transmission cable to a relay lever 50. Both transmission cables are coupled to the relay lever (see figure 2).
Patent GB-2427678-A (GB)
Title: Heat pipe manufacturing method
Inventor: DING PEI-PEI
IPC: B21D53/02
Filed: 2005-06-28
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a heat pipe 3 comprises deaerating a gas and filling a cavity (33, fig 13) of the heat pipe 3 with a working fluid 5 via an opening 32 on a flat surface 31 of the heat pipe 3, and compressing the heat pipe 3 perpendicular to the flat surface 31 to deform a part of the heat pipe 3 to seal the opening 32. Prior to filling the cavity (33), the working fluid 5 may be vaporized (fig 8). Working fluid 5 may be water, methyl alcohol or other liquids. Sealing the opening 32 comprises of moving a first 71 and/or second 72 loading element (figs 16 - 18), and soldering or spot welding the opening 32. Soldering techniques may include gas, supersonic or laser soldering. Gas is deaerated by mounting a sucking disk 61 onto opening 32 that comprises of a deformation part 611 having a through hole 612, which receives a pipe 62 for deaerating and filling the cavity (33). The method maintains air tightness during deaerating and filling and improves the quality of the heat pipe 3.
Patent GB-2417643-A (GB)
Title: Call admission control/session management based on N source to destination severity levels for IP networks
Inventor: ELMASRY GEORGE F
IPC: H04L12/26
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: In a first aspect, an apparatus may include a first node (510) and a second node (530). The first node (510) may be configured to transmit packets of data to the second node (530). A first processor (224) may be associated with the first node (510) and a second processor (224) may be associated with a second node (530). The second processor (224) may be configured to calculate a severity level. The severity level may then be transmitted to the first node (510) so that the first processor (224) can determined a call admission policy (CAC/SM) policy (211) to regulate the transmission of packets of data from the first node (510) to the second node (530). In one embodiment, the number of severity levels associated with a particular network configuration may vary according to sensitivity.
Patent GB-2417259-A (GB)
Title: Railings
Inventor: CLARKE KELVIN PETER
IPC: E04H17/14
Filed: 2004-05-04
Abstract: A modular railing comprising at least one rail (3) adapted for connection between fixed members (21) such as posts or walls and at least one bar (2), the or each rail (3) having apertures (11) for receiving the or each bar (2), in which at least one rail (3) and each bar (2) have complementary parts of a locking means (7, 8, 13) that comes into engagement at least when the railing is assembled between the fixed members (21), to prevent relative movement of the bar (2) and rail (3).
Patent GB-2420651-A (GB)
Title: Organic electroluminescent display device with corrosion-tolerant electrodes
Inventor: KIM OCK-HEE
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2005-11-07
Abstract: An electroluminescent display device includes first and second substrates (101, 171) facing each other and having a display area (DA) and a non-display area (NA) surrounding the display area (DA). An array element is formed on the first substrate (101) and an electroluminescent diode (E) is formed on the second substrate (171). The electroluminescent display device further includes gate and data pad electrodes (111, 138) in the non-display area (NA). The exposed portions of the gate and data pad electrodes (111, 138) are formed of a conductive material having a tolerance to corrosion.
Patent GB-2420928-A (GB)
Title: Linearly driven image sensor to compensate for camera shake
Inventor: NOMURA HIROSHI
IPC: H04N5/225
Filed: 2005-12-01
Abstract: An imaging device includes an imaging sensor (13g) having an imaging surface upon which an object image is formed via a photographing optical system; a guiding device (38) for guiding the imaging sensor in a direction parallel to the imaging surface (Pi) of the imaging sensor; and a driving device such as stepper motor (70) for driving the imaging sensor via a geared shaft 70a and nut, while being guided by the guiding device, based on an output of an image shake detector which detects a direction and magnitude of an amount of vibration applied to the photographing optical system. One or the other of the guiding device, such as shaft 38, and the driving device are respectively provided in front of and behind an image stabilizing plane, which is coincident with the imaging surface of the imaging sensor, with respect to an optical axis direction of the photographing optical system. Different, first and second, driving and guiding devices may be provided to drive the image sensor in different X and Y directions (see Figure 21).
Patent GB-2433000-A (GB)
Title: Mobile phone accessory device
Inventor: DEMIRBASA SABAN
IPC: H04M1/72412
Filed: 2005-12-20
Abstract: There is described herein a method and apparatus for creating a message at a primary device having data storage and long range communication capabilities, such as a mobile telephone or other portable data storage device. The message comprises a header including a destination identifier for the message and a message payload including text data. Audio data is received from a user at a secondary device connected to the primary device over a short range wireless communication link. The audio data is processed to convert the audio data to text data and a destination identifier is obtained for the message. A message is generated, incorporating the text data in the message payload and the destination identifier in the message header and the message is transmitted to the primary device over the short range wireless communication link. The secondary device may have other functions including backup of audio and video data, either periodically or quasi-continuously dependent upon data type.
Patent GB-2424189-A (GB)
Title: A tourniquet
Inventor: DAVIES IAIN
IPC: A61B17/132
Filed: 2005-12-22
Abstract: A tourniquet (102) comprising a strip formed of sheet material having a first end and a second end, said strip defining an aperture (401) towards said first end and having a portion adjacent the second end configured to pass through said aperture. The tourniquet has a plurality of latching elements (404) spaced along said portion, wherein said latching elements extend from said portion and are configured to allow said portion to pass through said aperture and to provide resistance to said portion passing out of said aperture.
Patent GB-2419376-A (GB)
Title: Plasterboard taper tool
Inventor: JUNGKLAUS MATT
IPC: E04F21/00
Filed: 2003-07-02
Abstract: A taper tool (100), includes a spool mounting assembly (190) having a guard rod (198) that swings out and away from a tape spool (196) for facilitating replenishment of the tape. When the guard rod (198) is in the closed position, it is secured by a detent (210) located on the tape spool spindle (194). The spool mounting assembly (190) includes a base (192), a tape spool (196), a spindle (194), a guard rod (198) and an end protector (204) having rounded, grippable exterior edges.
Patent GB-2434848-A (GB)
Title: A roller assembly for a belt drive system
Inventor: DUCOULOMBIER ANDRE S N C
IPC: F16H7/12
Filed: 2006-02-06
Abstract: A pulley / roller assembly 30 for an endless belt drive system of an agricultural machine, the roller assembly having a shaft 50, a roller 20 rotatably mounted on said shaft, and adjustment means 62, 64 for tilting the shaft angularly in two distinct directions 150, 160. The shaft pivots about a first point 100 on one side 32 of the roller / pulley while the angular adjustment means is located on a second side 34. The shaft is ideally connected to a bracket, while respective screws may be used to effect angular adjustment between the bracket and a support 80 in two perpendicular planes. A convex seat 91 may be provided near the point about which the shaft pivots. The tensioning arrangement is envisioned in a harvester machine equipped with a crop processor having serrated rollers for cracking kernels.
Patent GB-2436595-A (GB)
Title: Wave powered generator which scoops water from wave crests and harnesses the potential energy collected
Inventor: KENNY PETER FRANCIS
IPC: F03B13/18
Filed: 2006-03-29
Abstract: A wave powered generator comprises basins 9 which capture the upper section of a wave (E), holds the basin 9 until the crest has passed (D), and then allows the basin to drop into the wave trough (E). As the basin and water drops, it drives a hydraulic pump (5, figure 4) which provides hydraulic fluid to either a generator 3 or a pumped storage scheme (not shown). After the basin has dropped, it is allowed to tilt to unload the water (A), and then surf up the crest of the next wave (B). A series of such devices may be held between the hulls of a catamaran type vessel 1. There may be gauges (13, figure 4) to monitor the wave profile and control the basins appropriately.
Patent GB-2437276-A (GB)
Title: Preventing dispense of the wrong type of fuel.
Inventor: WILLIAMS CHRISTOPHER JAMES WES
IPC: B67D7/34
Filed: 2006-04-21
Abstract: A system for preventing the inadvertent dispensing of the incorrect type of fuel into a vehicle fuel tank comprises an identifier device 14, such as an RFID transponder, which is indicative of a first type of fuel. The system also includes an electronic detector device 7, which determines the first type of fuel from a nearby identifier device 14 and generates a warning signal if the first type of fuel is not of a predetermined type. The identifier device 14 is adapted for mounting to the nozzle of a fuel pump 1 and the detector device 7 is adapted for mounting to the neck of a vehicle fuel tank. Conversely the identifier device 14 is adapted for mounting on the neck of the vehicle fuel tank and the detector device 7 is adapted for mounting on the nozzle of the fuel pump 1.
Patent GB-2425122-A (GB)
Title: Supramolecular compounds and their use as antitumour and antiviral agents
Inventor: HANNON MICHAEL
IPC: C07F15/02
Filed: 2004-10-04
Abstract: The application discloses the use of supramolecular compounds as antitumour, antimicrobial (such as antibacterial and antiprotozoal) and antiviral agents. Such compounds comprise ligands as defined in the application coordinated to at least two metal ions. Pharmaceutical formulations and detergent formulations are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2426387-A (GB)
Title: Switched connector for telecommunication system
Inventor: VASTMANS KRISTOF
IPC: H04Q1/14
Filed: 2006-05-16
Abstract: A connector block for a telephone distribution frame has pins 9 which can connect a first side of the distribution frame to the second side. A signal cable 11 can also be connected. The connector block may contain a switch so that in one position the two sides are connected and the signal cable is disconnected, and in the other position the signal cable is connected to the second side (which may now be disconnected from the first side). This can be used to switch out a legacy switch and switch in a new device such as a MSAN, see figure 1. The switch may be operated remotely.
Patent GB-2426692-A (GB)
Title: Waste container
Inventor: LOWE PETER
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2006-05-30
Abstract: A waste container 40 for domestic or industrial refuse is generally triangular in plan so as to fit into a corner of a building, or be grouped with others around a corner or around a fixing post. The lid 52 comprises a fixed rear portion and a hinged front portion, and is generally domed in shape. The front wall 41 of the container includes a lifting arrangement such as a comb bar engageable by a refuse collection vehicle to empty the container. Two side walls 42 are closer together at the back than at the front, thus producing the generally triangular shape in plan (Figures 1-3) or generally the shape of a trapezium in plan with a narrow rear wall 43 as shown. The container may have wheels (13, Figure 1), castors or feet 48.