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Patent GB-2384073-A (GB)
Title: Portable information terminal
Inventor: YAMAMOTO ATSUSHI
IPC: G06F1/18
Filed: 2002-10-01
Abstract: A portable information terminal comprises a display 23 and a keyboard 30 connected by a resilient cable member 41 wherein the keyboard is retractably mounted relative to the display. Preferably the display covers the keyboard when not in use. Preferably the keyboard may be on guide rails located on the display unit and may be latched in position. The terminal may also comprise a sensor to detect the removal of the keyboard and control the power supply. Preferably, the resilient cable member is deployed using a spiral winding mechanism 40, wherein the cable 41 is wound around a central shaft 45 located in the first unit. The cable may comprise a flexible printed circuit board disposed on either one or both sides of the cable and connected to connectors on each unit.
Patent GB-2394065-A (GB)
Title: Speed camera with false face
Inventor: SANDEMAN DAVID CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G08G1/054
Filed: 2002-10-10
Abstract: An improved Speed Camera comprising a box mounted on a stand with on one side openings allowing a lens unit and a flash unit to cooperate together to photograph and record identification of a vehicle exceeding a predetermined speed and calculation of the speed of the vehicle by reference to two successive photographs taken by the lens unit related to marker gauge lines on the stretch of public highway being monitored, the box structure also containing therein a device for instantaneously measuring the speed of vehicles which pass through the range of operation of the camera, and on the opposing side of the box-like structure housing the working units of the camera openings identical with those corresponding to the working lens unit and flash unit respectively and housing a dummy lens unit and a dummy flash unit, both the working side and the dummy side of the box-like structure having the same coloration and the structure being also provided with a symmetrical pitched top or roof having the same visual impact whether viewed from the front working side of the unit or from the rear dummy side thereof.
Patent GB-2394884-A (GB)
Title: Infant nursing bra
Inventor: BEWICK MAYA
IPC: A41C3/04
Filed: 2002-11-07
Abstract: A breastfeeding bra has a first fastener 5 attached at the front left and right sides of the bra. A second fastener may be removably attached at either side to indicate which breast is to be used next. The fasteners may be Velcro, hook and loop, press-stud or buttons. The application also claims a kit of parts having the three fasteners 5,6.
Patent GB-2396780-A (GB)
Title: Providing games to a mobile communication device for use online and offline
Inventor: EMMERSON FRANCIS
IPC: H04W4/00
Filed: 2002-12-27
Abstract: A plurality of clients for different users use on-line services via a mobile communications network in a system comprising: an application database for holding a group of different applications for providing associated services to a client, the applications being configured to provide clients with unlimited off-line use and limited on-line use, an account database for keeping record of the amount of available on-line use of different services provided to the client and an on-line service controller for running on-line services with different clients and for causing the account database to reduce in a predetermined manner the amount of available on-line use when the client uses the on-line service, if the on-line use is allowed. The clients are capable of obtaining a desired application from the application database via the mobile communications network, running the desired application off-line unrestrictedly when desired by the user, and running the application in communication with the on-line service controller using the mobile communications network to use the on-line service associated with the desired application when desired by the user of the client. Corresponding methods, apparatus and computer programs have also been disclosed.
Patent GB-2399076-A (GB)
Title: Tool case
Inventor: CHANG YEH-CHING
IPC: B25H3/02
Filed: 2003-03-04
Abstract: A tool case has multiple side plates (10), a bottom plate, an upper cover (14) and multiple side covers (12). The side plates (10) are connected with each other to define a containing space for storing large tools. Multiple recesses (102) are defined in the outer side of each respective side plate (10) for receiving tools. Each side cover (12) is pivotally connected to one of the side plates (10) and has an inner side with multiple recesses (122) to receive tools.
Patent GB-2399074-A (GB)
Title: Hinged dispensing device
Inventor: BUNOZ ETIENNE VINCENT
IPC: B67D7/00
Filed: 2003-03-05
Abstract: A soap dispensing device 1 is disclosed comprising a base 2, a cover 3 and a valve. The cover 3 is releasably attached to the base 2 by means of a first hinge assembly 4 and first spigots 5. The movement of the cover 3 defined by the first hinge means is for operation of the valve. The cover 3 is also attached to the base 2 by a second hinge means in the form of sockets 6 and second spigots 7. The movement of the cover 3 defined by the second hinge means exposes the base 2 for loading or unloading a container of material to be dispensed whereby movement defined by the second hinge means is only possible when the cover 3 is detached from the first hinge means.
Patent GB-2401008-A (GB)
Title: Identifier based encryption
Inventor: CHEN LIQUN
IPC: H04L9/30
Filed: 2003-05-22
Abstract: First data to be sent by a first party (20) to a second party (30) is encrypted using an encryption key that is formed using at least a hash value generated by hashing at least one condition that serves as an identifier of an intended recipient (30) of the first data i.e. using identifier-based encryption (IBE) In one embodiment, the first data is encrypted by an encryption process that uses both said encryption key and public data provided by a trusted party (40) and derived thereby using private data. In another embodiment, the encryption key is generated by a keyed hash of the at least one condition, the key used in the keyed hash being a secret shared with a trusted party (40), and the encryption key being used in a symmetric-key encryption process to encrypt the first data. Preferably, the conditions themselves are not sent with the encrypted first data in which case the data recipient (30), when requesting a decryption key from the trusted party (40), sends the conditions along with the request. The trusted party (40) verifies that the recipient (30) meets theses conditions before providing the decryption key. As a result of the hash of the conditions being used to form the encryption key, if the recipient (30) tries to modify the conditions from those used in forming the encryption key, this will either be revealed by an integrity check carried out by the trusted party (40) or else the decryption key created on the basis of the supplied conditions will not decrypt the encrypted first data. In one embodiment the encryption process is an identifier-based cryptographic process utilising quadratic residuosity or utilising Weil or Tate pairings.
Patent GB-2402162-A (GB)
Title: Grouting reinforcing bar; grouting valve
Inventor: DONAGHY KEVIN
IPC: F16B13/14
Filed: 2003-05-30
Abstract: A hollow exteriorly spiralled reinforcing bar (c) is fitted with a valve assembly (d) comprising collar (b) and flap valve (a), inserted into a cavity in wall to be reinforced, and grout is pumped in to fill the cavity as shown, whereby air pockets in the grout are avoided.
Patent GB-2402638-A (GB)
Title: Lens apparatus and method for detecting inaccuracy of machining of finished workpiece
Inventor: PENG HSIEN LU
IPC: B23Q17/24
Filed: 2003-06-10
Abstract: After finishing the workpiece on a machine table in a machining process, remove a tool from a shaft, mount the lens apparatus under the shaft, couple a display to the machine, machine a left side of the workpiece by moving the table to align the left side of the workpiece with a reference point of a lens for determining alignment of the workpiece, initialise data shown on the display if the workpiece has been aligned, adjust the table to align a right side of the workpiece with the reference point for determining the alignment of the workpiece, determine whether there is an inaccuracy of machining of the workpiece by watching updated data on the display, remove the lens apparatus, and replace the tool with a second tool for correcting the machining process if an inaccuracy occurs.
Patent GB-2393940-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle wheel rim flange protector
Inventor: YOUNG MALCOLM
IPC: B60B7/01
Filed: 2003-07-18
Abstract: The wheel 1 has a rim 2 with a flange 3 extending radially from its periphery, a tyre with a side wall 4 seated on the rim and contained thereon by the flange, and a flange protection member 5 comprising a first impact absorption portion 6 which extends over the flange, and a second impact absorption portion 7 which extends over a portion of the tyre wall beyond the flange, the second impact absorption portion extending outwardly from the wheel further than the first impact absorption portion, in use. The member 5 can be mounted on a rim 2 with or without a tyre mounted thereon.
Patent GB-2404579-A (GB)
Title: Infant high chair with an adjustment mechanism for a reclining backrest
Inventor: CHEN SHUN-MIN
IPC: A47D1/00
Filed: 2003-07-31
Abstract: An adjustable high chair comprises: a frame; a seat portion; a backrest; a tray connected to the seat portion; and an adjusting unit installed at the back of the backrest. The adjusting unit comprises a guiding piece 51 for guiding movement; an actuating piece 53; at least one transmitting piece 55; a sliding piece 56; and a securing piece 52. A button 54 serving as a secondary safety lock may also be provided. Two distal ends of the securing piece 522 are respectively engaged into a plurality of recesses to fix the backrest at a certain inclination angle. When the actuating piece 53 is pressed the securing piece is released from the recesses, the backrest can be adjusted and its inclination can be changed. If the actuating piece and the button are pressed simultaneously, the backrest can be adjusted to have the largest inclination angle.
Patent GB-2394304-A (GB)
Title: Optical element retracting mechanism with eccentric shaft for position adjustment
Inventor: NOMURA HIROSHI
IPC: G02B7/10
Filed: 2003-08-27
Abstract: An optical element retracting mechanism e.g. for a photographing lens, has a ring (8) guided along an optical axis without rotating, and a holder (6) swingably supported inside the ring, the holder supporting a retractable optical element. A pair of support plates (36 and 37) for the holder are coupled to the ring and can move relative to the ring in a plane substantially orthogonal to the optical axis. In the plates is provided at least one eccentric adjustment shaft 34X,34Y having pins (34x-b, 34x-c, 34y-b, 34y-c), rotation of the shafts causing an adjusting movement of the plates. Some of the pins may be eccentric. The mechanism also comprises a position controller (21a, Fig 105) controlling the position of the holder 6 and a support plate fixing device. The support plates have elongated holes 36a, 36b, 37a, 37b to receive the pins. The relative position of the plates 36, 37 remains the same during their movement.
Patent GB-2393552-A (GB)
Title: Alarm system to detect failure of blower for inflatable play device
Inventor: FIELD BRIAN
IPC: G08B21/20
Filed: 2003-09-11
Abstract: The alarm system monitors the power supply to or air flow from the blower for an inflatable carnival attraction or advertising device. An alarm is sounded if the power supply or air flow are insufficient to keep the device inflated. The alarm may be audible, visual or wireless and is adapted to noticed by the operator when the operator is at a distance from the device and in a noisy environment.
Patent GB-2407071-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle air-bag comprising a vent hole
Inventor: BRADBURN ALAN
IPC: B60R21/239
Filed: 2003-10-16
Abstract: An inflatable air-bag (1) is disclosed which defines an inflatable chamber (3). The air-bag comprises an inner elastic membrane (5) provided in the peripheral wall of the air-bag, there being a vent-hole (7) formed though the elastic membrane (5). An outer membrane (8) is provided on the outside of the air-bag which extends across at least part of the inner membrane (5) and the vent-hole (7). The outer membrane defines a pucker (10) over the inner membrane and the vent-hole (7). The pucker (10) is open so as to define an outlet flow path from the vent-hole (7) when the inner membrane (5) is spaced from the pucker (10). The inner membrane (5) is configured to stretch and seal against the pucker (10) around the vent-hole (7) when the internal pressure within the inflatable chamber (3) exceeds a predetermined value.
Patent GB-2397543-A (GB)
Title: Centrifugal extractor for the reprocessing of nuclear fuel having electromagnetic bearings.
Inventor: OGINO HIDEKI
IPC: G21C19/46
Filed: 2003-12-04
Abstract: A centrifugal extractor of non-contact journaled construction is provided in which, even under the environments of corrosive gases and mist-like liquid such as nitric acid mist generated in the reprocessing of a spent nuclear fuel, no problem in corrosion or deterioration of parts occurs and high reliability is obtained, and operation is enabled for a long period of time free from maintenance. A rotor 12 housed in a rotor housing 10 is journaled by a main shaft 14 and rotated and driven by a motor 16. The main shaft is surrounded by a drive-portion housing 30, and has a thrust magnetic disk 36 on the upper end and radial magnetic disks 46, 48 and a motor-rotor portion 54 in the circumference thereof. Thrust bearing electromagnets 38a, 38b, radial bearing electromagnets 50, 52 and a motor stator portion 56 are incorporated into the drive-portion housing, and covered by non-magnetic anticorrosive protective plates 40, 42, and a protective pipe 64, the motor-rotor portion being also covered by a protective can 58. Slide bearings 66, 68 for touch down made of fluorocarbon resin are disposed on the upper end of the main shaft and on the inner wall of the drive-portion housing in the vicinity of the upper end of the rotor.
Patent GB-2410360-A (GB)
Title: Display
Inventor: KILNER ANDREW ROGER
Filed: 2004-01-23
Abstract: A display arrangement has an image display device having a first camera directed towards positions adopted by users viewing the display; one or more further cameras directed towards other respective locations; a face detector for detecting human faces in images captured by the cameras; and means for detecting those faces which appear in images captured by both the first camera and at least one of the further cameras.
Patent GB-2399840-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulically assisted tubing expansion
Inventor: RUDD WAYNE
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2004-03-25
Abstract: A method of expanding tubing 10 comprises applying a varying fluid pressure to the tubing. In one aspect, the method comprises applying an elevated base pressure P2, which is below the yield pressure of the tubing wall; and applying pressure pulses to the tubing in excess of the base pressure. Preferably, the tubing is expanded within a wellbore 12. The apparatus may include an expander 14, a pulse generator 22 and a set of seals 24, 26 isolating a volume V2 for applying pressure thereto.
Patent GB-2403665-A (GB)
Title: Spine exerciser with foot and hand swinging units
Inventor: AKHMETOV ZINNUR
IPC: A63B22/16
Filed: 2004-07-05
Abstract: A spine exerciser for exercising and strengthening the muscles of the spinal column comprises a support framework 1-3 with two foot and hand swing units 6 pivotally suspended from the frame. The hand supports 8 are positioned at a higher level than the foot supports 7 such that a user positioned above the exerciser can maintain their spine in a horizontal position while performing reciprocal swinging motions with the hands and feet. A kinematical transmission 9 may be provided between the foot and hand swing units 6.
Patent GB-2417094-A (GB)
Title: Light collecting element array with tapered light reflecting surfaces
Inventor: HUGHES PHILIP THOMAS
IPC: H04B10/10
Filed: 2004-08-12
Abstract: An optical collection device (26) comprises an optical collection unit (40) having a housing (42) and an array of individual light collecting elements (46) in the housing. The array of light collecting elements provide, in combination, a light entrance and a light exit, each light collecting element having a light entrance aperture (62), a light exit aperture (64), and a light collecting region (44) extending between the entrance aperture and the exit aperture. The light collecting region provides a tapering light reflecting surface (66, Fig 5) arranged to direct light received at the entrance aperture towards the exit aperture. An optical receiver (20, Fig 2) comprises such an optical collection device and having at least one detecting element (24, 72, 74) arranged behind the light exit apertures to detect light transmitted by the optical collection unit.
Patent GB-2417312-A (GB)
Title: Air gun control means to provide a constant muzzle velocity
Inventor: SNOOK DAVID NORMAN
IPC: F41B11/62
Filed: 2004-08-21
Abstract: A pneumatic air gun having a motorised breech system 2, 3, 5 ,6, comprising an internal reserve 8 of compressed air/gas, monitored by pressure sensor 7 via control circuit 15, 16. The gun can be fired with a constant muzzle velocity regardless of the differing pressures of the air/gas in the internal reserve 8. Other elements include 4, transfer port 10, exhaust valve tube 12, solenoid and armature 13. An associated method of using such a gun is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2405223-A (GB)
Title: Method for controlling a vehicle automatic temperature control system to improve comfort in temperate conditions
Inventor: BAKER ROGER KEITH
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 2004-08-23
Abstract: When the ambient temperature is close to the target temperature, the automatic temperature control system substitutes a modified (forced) value for the actual measured value of cabin temperature. The modified temperature is closer to the set target temperature, and so allows a less aggressive control of temperature in temperate conditions, improving user comfort. The system reverts to its normal control mode once the measured temperature is equal to the modified value.
Patent GB-2419110-A (GB)
Title: An authentication article encapsulated in a curable coating on a substrate
Inventor: MURRAY NICHOLAS JOHN
IPC: B41M7/00
Filed: 2004-10-14
Abstract: A method of encapsulating an article within a coating of a substrate comprises: providing a substrate; applying a first receiving layer of a curable coating on the substrate; introducing one or more articles to be encapsulated; applying a second layer of a curable coating to the substrate over the receiving layer; and curing the coating, so that the article is encapsulated within the coating. The coating may be cured using ultra violet radiation. The article may be an authentication means comprising a RFID providing biometrics information to provide a tamper proof passport or identity card with laser printed text. Barcodes and magnetic information strips may be included. The substrate may also be a vehicle registration plate. Also, a method of forming a durable image comprises: providing a substrate which may be polyethylene terephthalate; depositing an image by ink jet printing on the substrate; spraying a curable water soluble lacquer coating over the image; and curing the coating. Printed organic light emitting polymers or diodes and other flat screen display devices may be disposed between layers of curable lacquer.
Patent GB-2408394-A (GB)
Title: Strain relief connector for marine seismic sensor
Inventor: METZBOWER D RICHARD
IPC: H01R13/72
Filed: 2004-11-15
Abstract: A connector is disclosed for joining two cable ends. The connector may include a load transfer plug (17) adapted to couple to a strength member in each end of the cable. A connector insert assembly (25,26) may be coupled to an inner portion of each load transfer plug. Conductor terminals are disposed in corresponding openings of the insert. The terminals protrude from the insert. An alignment sleeve holder is coupled to one of the insert assemblies. The alignment sleeve holder includes alignment sleeves for receiving the protruding terminals. A housing element is sealingly coupled to an exterior of each of the plugs. The housing elements are adapted to coupled to each other and to urge the connector insert assemblies into contact with each other, and to transfer axial load between the plug coupled to each end of the cable. The housing elements have rotational and axial alignment features on corresponding surfaces. The housing elements are adapted to be removed from the plugs without uncoupling the cable from the plug.
Patent GB-2421559-A (GB)
Title: Valve system
Inventor: PILKINGTON PAUL JAMES
IPC: F16K37/00
Filed: 2004-12-24
Abstract: A valve system both controls fuel flow by means of a valve (1) and senses the condition of the valve (1). The valve is actuated by an actuator (9) via a rotatable shaft (2). Light is transmitted by a laser diode (5), via a polarising filter (3) (which is mounted to rotate with the shaft), down the shaft (2), and is reflected by a mirror (7) which directs the light back up the shaft (2) via the filter (3) to a receiver (6), which is able to detect different directions of polarisation of the light received. The polarisation of the light received by the receiver (6) indicates whether the valve is open or shut. If no light is received a fault is deemed present. Thus, the condition of the valve is checked directly by means of an apparatus remote from the valve and the fuel.
Patent GB-2414349-A (GB)
Title: Method of joining flat flexible cables
Inventor: SHI ZHONG-YOU JOE
IPC: B23K26/20
Filed: 2005-05-12
Abstract: A flat flexible cable 10 has conductors 12 attached to an insulating layer 14, 16. To join two cables, the insulation is removed from one cable to expose the conductors, and a thermally resistant plate 22 is applied to them. Solder 24, such as a paste, is applied to the conductors. The conductors of the second cable are placed over the first conductors and a transparent plate(50, Fig 4) placed over the top. A hold down blade (40, Figs 3 and 4) may hold the arrangement in place. A laser beam (60, Fig 4) is scanned through the transparent plate to reflow the solder.
Patent GB-2410781-A (GB)
Title: Conduit traversing vehicle
Inventor: APPLETON ERNEST
IPC: F16L55/38
Filed: 2003-11-18
Abstract: A conduit gripping apparatus (1) for a vehicle travelling along a conduit such as an oil pipeline is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a housing (2) having a plurality of surface engaging elements (3) carrying sets of resilient bristles (4). The bristles engage a surface of the conduit and resist relative movement of the corresponding surface engaging element (3) and the surface of the conduit in a first direction along the conduit more than in a second direction opposite to said first direction. Each surface engaging element is adapted to execute reciprocating movement, relative to the housing (2), having a component substantially parallel to said first and second directions, and not all of said surface engaging elements execute said reciprocating movement in phase with each other, such that the surface engaging elements remain in contact with the surface of the conduit during said reciprocating movement.