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Patent GB-2405515-A (GB)
Title: Self-service mailing apparatus
Inventor: BOTHWELL AMANDA
IPC: G07B17/00
Filed: 2003-08-28
Abstract: A mailing machine has a geographical display 22 having a touch screen from which a user can select a zone to send a postal item, a franking device for franking the postal item or providing a printed label and a payment receiving means 50. The machine may be at an airport and be used to mail items which are not allowed to be taken on board a plane. The machine can supply one of two sizes of empty package, selected by buttons 32, into which the item to be posted is placed. The machine may also include weighing apparatus, to take the weight of an item into account when the postage is calculated.
Patent GB-2394955-A (GB)
Title: Actinic radiation curable composition and actinic radiation curable ink, and image forming method
Inventor: TAKABAYASHI TOSHIYUKI
IPC: C09D11/40
Filed: 2003-08-29
Abstract: An actinic radiation curable composition comprises a photo-acid generating agent selected from the group consisting of sulphonium salts represented by general formulas I-III. The composition may further comprise an photopolymerisable monomer having and oxetane and/or oxirane group in the molecule and a vinyl ether compound. Also shown is an actinic radiation curable ink further comprising a pigment and an image forming method using the ink.
Patent GB-2390481-A (GB)
Title: Electro-active rotary device
Inventor: SHEPHERD MARK RICHARD
IPC: H01L41/09
Filed: 2002-03-26
Abstract: An electro-active rotary device (1) comprises two independently operable, curved electro-active portions (2) connected together at one end of each portion (2). The electro-active portions (2) extend from their respective connected ends in opposite senses around a common axis (7) with the free ends (24), (28) of the electro-active portions (2) facing each other. The electro-active portions may have a bender construction or other construction arranged, on activation, to generate relative rotation of their ends around the common axis. The electro-active device (1) has a compact arrangement which can provide a balanced torque to a rotator to which the free ends (24, 28) of the device (1) are coupled.
Patent GB-2406804-A (GB)
Title: Waste disposal and composting unit
Inventor: SUMNER PHILIP JOHN
IPC: E03C1/266
Filed: 2003-10-03
Abstract: The invention provides apparatus for waste disposal comprising: <SL> <LI>(i) a waste disposal unit 2 having a grinding chamber 12 provided with a waste inlet 10, a waste outlet 18 and a recycling inlet 20; <LI>(ii) a composting container 8 linked to the waste outlet of the grinding chamber; and <LI>(iii) a diverter valve 26 having (a) an inlet linked to the waste outlet of the grinding chamber; (b) a first outlet linked to the composting container; and (c) a second outlet linked to the recycling inlet of the grinding chamber; and; <LI>(iv) means for controlling the diverter valve so that waste from the grinding chamber can be diverted to the composting container or to the recycling inlet as required, or into a sewer. Also disclosed is an apparatus comprising a unit having a comminuting mechanism that can be configured to provide different ranges of particle size of comminuted waste (see fig 2), and the inclusion of a control means so as to adjust/select the particle size accordingly depending on diversion to a composter or sewer. </SL>
Patent GB-2403589-A (GB)
Title: Display device
Inventor: KODERA YOSHIE
IPC: H01J17/04
Filed: 2003-10-07
Abstract: A display apparatus, such as a FED flat panel display, comprising a back substrate 1 has a plurality of electron emission elements on a layer 19. A display substrate 101 comprises an optically transparent substrate 110 disposed opposite to the back substrate; an accelerating electrode 114 formed on the inner face of the optically transparent substrate 110 for accelerating electron beams emitted from the electron emission elements in a layer 19; and luminescent materials 111 excited by the electron beams to emit light toward the outer face of the optically transparent substrate 110. A frame member 116 supports the back substrate and display substrate on their peripheries. A vacuum chamber 2 is defined by the back substrate, display substrate, and frame member. A conductor 117 electrically connected to the accelerating electrode is drawn out to the outside of the vacuum chamber 2. A high voltage connector 140 for supplying an accelerating voltage to the conductor is removably connected to the conductor.
Patent GB-2407799-A (GB)
Title: A frame unit for tensioning a printing screen and a jig for fitting a printing screen to or removing a printing screen from a frame unit
Inventor: HALL JAMES GRAHAM
IPC: B41F15/36
Filed: 2003-11-07
Abstract: A frame unit for tensioning a printing screen, the frame unit comprising a frame including at least one frame member, the at least one frame member comprising: a supporting frame element; at least one engagement element for engaging a fitted printing screen to tension the same, wherein the at least one engagement element comprises a body which is pivotally coupled to the supporting frame element such that the at least one engagement element is pivotable in one, tensioning sense to tension a fitted printing screen and the other, opposite sense to adopt a configuration in which a printing screen can be fitted to or removed from the frame unit, a first, engagement arm extending from the body for engaging a fitted printing screen, and a second, biasing arm extending from the body to which a biasing force is applied to bias the at least one engagement element to pivot in the tensioning sense; and at least one biasing element operative to apply a biasing force to the biasing arm of the at least one engagement element to bias the at least one engagement element to pivot in the tensioning sense and tension a fitted printing screen.
Patent GB-2408519-A (GB)
Title: Outdoor storage container camouflaged to resemble a shrub
Inventor: BUTCHER IAN CLIVE
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2003-11-27
Abstract: A container comprises an internal compartment and access means and the outside of the compartment is decorated to look like a hedge with, for example artificial grass or hedge leaves which may be in combination with flowers or climbing plants. The access means may be in the form of at least one hinged, sliding, roller or removable door. The container preferably has a base which allows the container to be secured to the ground. The container may be in combination with a privacy screen, heater, lighting or an umbrella.
Patent GB-2408722-A (GB)
Title: Side airbag having a reinforcement element
Inventor: RICHEZ OLIVIER
IPC: B60R21/231
Filed: 2003-12-05
Abstract: A side air bag 1 defines a chamber 8 to provide protection for the pelvic region of a seat occupant 5; wherein the chamber is substantially enclosed by a reinforcement element 16 to reinforce the chamber when inflated. The reinforcement preferably comprises a net or outer bag surrounding the chamber. The outer reinforcement element is ideally formed of kevlar or any other appropriate material and may be secured to the inner bag, by stitching or adhesive. The reinforcement element minimises the risk of the air bag rupturing as a consequence of the high pressure on inflation or increased pressure due to compression as the seat occupant engages the air bag. A further air bag may be provided to provide protection for the chest or thorax of the occupant.
Patent GB-2397887-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic gas composition analysis device
Inventor: CARRINGTON ANDREW
IPC: G01N29/22
Filed: 2004-01-30
Abstract: A measurement cell, suitable for analysing near vacuum gas mixtures, comprises a piezoelectric ultrasonic transmitter 4 and receiver 5 closely spaced and facing each other in a flow cell 1. The speed of sound in the gas 12 is calculated by measuring the transit time between the sensors, and the gas is identified from the speed of sound. The physical dimensions of the measurement cell are arranged so that the transit time of the ultrasound pulse through the gas is less than the transit time of the ultrasonic transmission which travels from the transmitter 4 to the receiver 5 though the solid structure which comprises the transducer housings 2,3 and the flow cell 1. Also, the materials for the housings 2,3 and the flow cell 1 are chosen to have high acoustic attenuation and low acoustic sound speed. A temperature sensor 14 or 15 (eg thermocouple, RTD or infra-red pyrometer) and a pressure sensor 19 are also provided. The measurement cell may analyse exhaust gases from a centrifugal evaporator.
Patent GB-2411594-A (GB)
Title: Microprocessor controlled electro-stimulation of facial muscles via skin electrodes
Inventor: NGUYEN THI NGOC PHUONG
IPC: A61N1/32
Filed: 2004-03-05
Abstract: An electrical impulse apparatus for facial massage includes a microprocessor, an impulse generator, and a pad. The microprocessor controls the impulse generator to generate pulsed signals to two electrodes on the pad via two conductive lines, respectively. When the pad is attached to the facial skin, by using a set of switch buttons to power on/off the pulse generation and then in turn to increase/decrease the strength of the pulse generation, the electro-muscle stimulation (EMS) is applied to facial muscles and thereby increase the blood circulation in the surrounding area. As such, the muscle tone and electricity of facial tissue are enhanced to minimize the wrinkle and sagging of facial muscles due to aging process.
Patent GB-2412587-A (GB)
Title: Urinary incontinence device
Inventor: YOUSSEF OUMEIMA BEN
IPC: A61F5/455
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: An external female incontinence device 13. The device comprises a flexible elastic strip 1 having an opening in the strip 2, a fluid collection means 4 surrounding the opening on one face, the strip and opening are sized and shaped so that when stretch fitted over the external urogenital organs the labia minor extends through the opening and a fluid tight fit between the upper face of the strip and the inner surface of the labia majora and around the base of the labia minora is formed. The device may further comprise a waistband (14) for attachment of the device and to assist in maintaining a positive tension to press the device against the labia majora.
Patent GB-2421155-A (GB)
Title: A system and method for confidential constraint resolution
Inventor: PREIST CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM
IPC: G06F21/60
Filed: 2004-12-07
Abstract: A method of determining the compatibility of respective information e.g. constraints associated with at least two parties is described. The method comprises: a first and second party each expressing their respective information in an agreed format; processing the information according to a two-phase double-encryption process, in which the first party encrypts their information under a personalised first-phase procedure and sends the results to the second party and the second party encrypts their information under a personalised first-phase procedure and sends the results to the first party, the second party encrypting the encrypted information received from the first party under a personalised second-phase procedure to produce a double-encrypted result and the first party encrypting the encrypted information received from the second party under a personalised second-phase procedure to produce a double-encrypted result, the first-and second-phase procedures being chosen such that a given element of information will always yield the same unique double-encrypted result regardless of which party it originates from; and comparing each party's double-encrypted information to determine the compatibility of the information of each party.
Patent GB-2409220-A (GB)
Title: Borehole apparatus
Inventor: MORIARTY KEITH A
IPC: E21B10/26
Filed: 2004-12-16
Abstract: An apparatus for drilling a borehole comprises a directional drilling assembly 690 attached to the distal end of a drillstring, the directional drilling assembly 690 having a rotary steerable system 692, a mud motor and a bi-centered cutter assembly 652. The drillstring, which may be in the form of a casing string 624, may be fitted with a casing latch and the bi-centered cutting assembly 652 configured to pass through the casing latch. The rotary steerable system 692 may be either a push-the-bit or point-the-bit system. Also disclosed is a method to drill a borehole comprising a rotary steerable system 692 and rotating the casing string 624 and bi-centered cutting assembly 652 and a method for installing a casing string 624 in a borehole.
Patent GB-2412377-A (GB)
Title: Coating formulation comprising methacrylic ester-acrlyic ester copolymer binder
Inventor: MARSDEN ROBERT
IPC: C08K13/02
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: A coating formulation for coating substrates such as walls comprises, in admixture: [i] a film-forming methacrylic ester-acrylic ester copolymer binder which is dispersible in water and which hardens on drying; [ii] a water-soluble thickener, such as methylhydroxyethyl cellulose; [iii] a filler, including a calcium carbonate based filler and [iv] quartz sand. The formulation may further comprise an anionic emulsifier, a defoaming agent, a pH fixing agent and a surface sanitising agent containing a bacteriocide and/or a fungicide.
Patent GB-2419237-A (GB)
Title: Multi-band antenna using interacting antenna elements including variable pitch coils and micro-strips
Inventor: OH SAE WON
IPC: H01Q5/10
Filed: 2005-04-08
Abstract: A broadband internal antenna 40, suitable for use in mobile telecommunications, comprises a number of elongate co-axial coil elements 41, each having a different coil pitch (51, 52 in fig 5) and connected in series. The coil axis is arranged parallel to a number of micro-strip elements 64 (fig 6a 6b also) formed with a base to provide a second antenna element 42 in addition to the coil antenna element 41. The coils 41 and micro-strips 42 couple electromagnetically and are arranged such that their respective current paths are in different directions. The coupling of the coils and micro-strips effects the tuning of the antenna system, and the length of the micro-strips can be varied. The micro-strips are connected to one end of the coils at contact pad 61. The other end of the coil is connected to pad 65 which does not contact the micro-strips.
Patent GB-2427172-A (GB)
Title: Tsunami early warning device
Inventor: HALLIWELL TERENCE
IPC: G08B21/10
Filed: 2005-06-18
Abstract: A Tsunami warning system comprises a first network of radio buoy devices A and L initially anchored adjacent to the seabed in the region of a fault line and a second network of radio buoy devices anchored at a depth above the seabed at a suitable distance from a threatened shore. Both networks of radio buoy devices are adapted to be released from their anchorages by the affect of the high velocity subsea currents generated by a passing Tsunami wave. Once released from their anchors the radio buoy devices float to the sea surface and transmit position and wave current velocity information to a shore-based monitoring station. The release mechanism of the radio buoy devices may comprise sea kites attached by kite strings to release pins that connect the radio buoy devices to their anchors.
Patent GB-2420320-A (GB)
Title: Support for a watercraft formed by moveable plates
Inventor: PARRAS RAFAEL MARIN
IPC: B60P3/10
Filed: 2005-07-11
Abstract: A support to be installed in a platform (2), such as the deck of a boat, or the floor of a lorry, to support a watercraft when the watercraft is not in use. The support incorporates a generally boxed shaped housing (1) which is to be mounted to extend through an aperture (7, fig 1) in the platform (2), with an upper side of sealing flanges (5, fig 1) positioned on the housing (1) being flush with the upper surface of the platform (2). An upper side of the housing (1) is substantially closed by at least two support plates (22,23) which are pivotally mounted to the housing (1) and linked by a respective support arm (16 and 17, Fig 1) to a rod (9). The support plates (22,23) are moveable, by movement of the support arms from an out-of-service position in which they are each substantially flush with the platform (2) to an in-service position where the support plates (22,23) define a substantially V-shaped surface to accommodate the under-surface of a watercraft.
Patent GB-2413923-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for providing virtual number service
Inventor: AHN TAE-HYO
IPC: H04W8/26
Filed: 2004-02-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and device with virtual number for providing the mobile service provided to a non-subscriber who subscribes a different mobile communication company but has the virtual number. According to the present invention, there is provided a method in a mobile service server for providing a mobile service with a virtual number to a user terminal that accessing to the mobile service server via a wired network, the method comprising the steps of: receiving a mobile service request from the user terminal, determining whether or not the user is a home subscriber, requesting a virtual number to the user terminal if the user is a non-subscriber according to the determination, receiving the virtual number from the user terminal, providing the mobile service corresponding the mobile service request if the received virtual number is a registered virtual number, and charging for use of the mobile service based on the virtual number.
Patent GB-2418705-A (GB)
Title: Jet engine with variable section nozzle including a flap having a pivot comprising convex surfaces
Inventor: BAINACHI DANIEL OLIVIER
IPC: F02K1/12
Filed: 2005-09-28
Abstract: A jet engine comprising an exhaust nozzle of variable section, comprising at least one flap pivot mounted about a pin (12), the pin being joined to the fixed structure of the jet engine via two braces (16, 16') each comprising a bore (17, 17') for housing the pin, the flap being pivot commanded by an actuating cylinder, connected to two fasteners (6, 6') which each comprise a bore though which the pin passes and about which they rotate. The jet engine is characterized by the fact that the pin, the bores of the braces and bores of the fasteners are arranged so that the contacts between the pin with the bore walls of the braces and with the bore walls of the fasteners are made over convex surfaces (12a, 12a', 12b, 12b'). Therefore, when in operation, in the event of pin bending the contact surfaces follow this convex shape and are suitably distributed.
Patent GB-2420674-A (GB)
Title: Communicating instant messages from one type to another
Inventor: TARN LIANG-CHERN
IPC: G06F40/00
Filed: 2005-10-27
Abstract: A system and method are provided for communicating messages from one type to another. The system includes an instant message communication module (11), a speech recognition module (12), a speech-processing module (15), a voice-processing module (14) and a dictionary module (13). The method includes a step of inputting data, a step of transforming the data from one type to another, and a step of sending the transformed data. Through the system and method, a user can communicate with a counterpart who inputs a different type of messages. System provides text to speech and speech to text conversion.
Patent GB-2418506-A (GB)
Title: System and method of video player commerce
Inventor: ACKLEY JONATHAN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2004-06-02
Abstract: The present disclosure provides the ability to purchase products featured in a video through use of an consumer video playback device, such as a DVD or High-Definition video player. A video disc in accordance with the present invention includes a video that is specially encoded with commands or triggers that correspond with the display of a product for advertisement or sale. The video disc may for example be a DVD, and the video may be a movie. The playback device is configured to recognize these triggers and indicate to the user that a product may be available for purchase. When a product is displayed in the video, an indicator appears on the screen which indicates to the user that this product is available for purchase.
Patent GB-2420219-A (GB)
Title: Cells and fuel cell catalysts
Inventor: MASEL RICHARD I
IPC: H01M4/86
Filed: 2003-04-04
Abstract: A membrane electrode assembly for use with a direct organic fuel cell containing an organic fuel, the fuel cell including: ```a solid polymer electrolyte having first and second surfaces, an anode on said first surface and a cathode on said second surface and electrically linked to said anode, said solid polymer electrolyte having a thickness t: <EMI ID=1.1 HE=14 WI=29 LX=1026 LY=1050 TI=MF> <PC>where Cf is the fuel concentration over said anode, Df is the effective diffusivity of the fuel in said solid polymer electrolyte, Kf is the equilibrium constant for partition coefficient for the fuel into said solid polymer electrolyte membrane, <EMI ID=1.2 HE=6 WI=4 LX=1815 LY=1365 TI=MF> <PC>is Faraday's constant, nf is the number of electrons released when 1 mole of the fuel is oxidized, and j<CHF>c@f</CHF> is an empirically determined crossover rate of fuel below which the fuel cell does not operate.
Patent GB-2435483-A (GB)
Title: Solar roof tile
Inventor: BERRY MARTYN JOHN CHARLES
IPC: E04D13/18
Filed: 2006-02-28
Abstract: A solar roof tile comprises an elongate unit whose length is a multiple of the width of a standard roof tile so that it may be substituted for a corresponding number of such tiles, and comprises an elongate trough shaped member 10 which is adapted to house a heat exchanger 12 housing fluid conduits 14, and a co-operating cover plate 6 which includes an aperture adapted to receive a transparent cover 8 for the trough shaped member, or a photovoltaic collector. The tile may comprise insulating material, and two tiles may be hinged together to assist installation: sidelaps are provided.
Patent GB-2439120-A (GB)
Title: Response improving pixel overdrive based on flagged pixels in preceding frames.
Inventor: LOMAS DANIEL ROBERT
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2006-06-13
Abstract: A display controller is provided for controlling a display device, such as a liquid crystal device, to provide pixel overdrive for improving pixel response time. The controller comprises a threshold detector (2) which sets a flag indicating whether a pixel is in a predetermined range for which overdrive is required. The flags are preferably delayed by a frame period in a suitable delay device (6) and are supplied to an overdrive selector (3) together with the current pixel data. When the flag is set, the overdrive selector (3) provides overdrive for the current pixel whereas, when the flag is unset, the current pixel value is used without overdrive. That is, an unmodified value is supplied for pixels whose flags or markers are unset in the previous frames. Flags may comprise one or plural bits, defining flag status, or defining overdrive values.
Patent GB-2427342-A (GB)
Title: Saddle
Inventor: FOSTER DEBORAH LOUISE
IPC: B68C1/02
Filed: 2006-06-20
Abstract: A remedial saddle for a horse-rider wherein a seat 2 integral with the rest of the saddle is formed with a distinct central depression 7 whereby to lessen the incidence of a rider's coccyx impacting on the saddle. The seat is formed between a pommel and a cantle as a non-inflatable padded oval ridge of which an inner rim 8 defines the depression.
Patent GB-2426308-A (GB)
Title: Joint for plumbing
Inventor: KIM SUK-YOON
IPC: F16L21/08
Filed: 2005-01-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to a joint for plumbing using a wedge action, which can easily and rapidly assemble and disassemble a pipe. The joint can maximize tensile stopping power of the product by mounting a stopper in such a manner as to occupy the maximum area, increase sealing effect and convenience in insertion of the pipe by adopting a packing the most suitable for the joint, and prevent introduction of dust from the outside. For this, a spring is designed in such a way that the final round of the spring forms a round, and thereby the present invention maximizes a stopper receiving capacity. In addition, the present invention adopts an X-ring as a packing, and a dust seal is mounted in an inlet in which the pipe is inserted.