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Patent GB-2383238-A (GB)
Title: Secure digital document storage system with progressively degraded decryption key
Inventor: BALDWIN ADRIAN
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 2001-12-14
Abstract: A digital storage system comprises a trusted service provider 10 including an encryption module for encrypting a digital document prior to storage thereof using an encryption key generated using a random number generator 11, remote archive storage sites 12 for storing the encrypted data, and a corporate key store 15 for storing a decryption key for use in decrypting the document if required. The lifetime of the decryption key is limited by periodically (e.g. every month) randomly discarding or changing at least one bit of the key. Over a relatively short period of time the decryption key can be recovered by searching over the set of possible combinations of the original key. However, after a predetermined time, the key is degraded to a point where key recovery and therefore retrieval of the original document is no longer practical (see figure 2). Application is to secure storage of documents which must be held for a given period of time, e.g. for regulatory purposes.
Patent GB-2370981-A (GB)
Title: A case convertible to a music stand
Inventor: WHEWAY DAVID
IPC: A47B23/04
Filed: 2002-01-14
Abstract: A case 10/60 which converts to a self-supporting music stand comprises pivotally connected first 12/64 and second 14/62 portions, the first portion defining a compartment and the second portion forming a cover therefore, mounted such that when opened, the case may be stood on the free ends of the two portions with a support member 44/94 for supporting sheets of paper when used as a display stand. The portions may be locked in the open/closed position and the lock may comprise a ratchet mechanism. A stop may be provided to limit the relative pivotal movement between the portions. The case may have a handle 24, which may retract into a recess formed in one side of the case or which may be pivotable relative to the first and second portions. The support member may be a hinged flap 44/94 and may be ribbed or provided with clips to retain sheets of paper thereon. The case may comprise a front wall 34 and a rear wall 36, with a space there between to accommodate sheets of paper, and a support member 14 attached to the case and moveable between a carrying position, where it lies against a wall of the case, and a standing position in which it makes an angle with, and supports, the rear wall. The case may be moulded from a plastics material. In use, the case provides a case for sheet music which can also function as a self-supporting music stand.
Patent GB-2372911-A (GB)
Title: Mobile phone profile display
Inventor: CHAPLIN CATRIONA
IPC: H04M1/72427
Filed: 2002-01-14
Abstract: A method and system of indicating a selected profile (a series of operating settings) in a mobile terminal having a plurality of profiles. The method comprises associating a background picture with at least one of the profiles of the mobile terminal. The picture is retrieved from a storage location in the mobile terminal when that profile is selected and is displayed on the display screen of the terminal. A system is provided for carrying out the above method. The background picture may be retrieved via a network, e.g. Internet, mobile communications network, an ad hoc network, via an e-mail, direct, indirect or infra red link to another mobile terminal. The profiles may be manually selectable, or selected automatically when the terminal is attached to or disengaged from a predetermined accessory, such as an in-car unit. The background picture preferably includes a graphical image, text, or colour change.
Patent GB-2387040-A (GB)
Title: Insulation displacement contact
Inventor: WHITE ROWLAND
IPC: H01R4/24
Filed: 2002-03-28
Abstract: A contact for establishing electrical connection with an electrically conductive wire, the contact being manufactured from a planar material and having a base and a pair of elongate blades extending from the base and defining therebetween a channel within which a wire is to be received, a flat contact surface of one blade and a culling edge of the other blade lying on opposite sides of the channel, the flat contact surface maintaining the wire substantially parallel to the flat contact surface through the channel.
Patent GB-2389883-A (GB)
Title: Adhesive attachment boss
Inventor: PHILLIPS GARETH
IPC: F16B11/00
Filed: 2002-06-22
Abstract: A boss (10) for attachment to a base (18) by an adhesive joint has an adhesion surface (11) with a channel (14) formed in it. When adhesive (20) is applied to the adhesion surface (11), and pressure applied, the adhesive (20) is squeezed such that any excess is collected in the channel (14).
Patent GB-2375432-A (GB)
Title: Electrostatic clamping
Inventor: TOSSELL DAVID ANDREW
IPC: H01L21/683
Filed: 2001-12-04
Abstract: This invention relates to electrostatic clamping and associated clamps. A particular method is described of clamping a wafer, during the process that creates asymmetric stress in the wafer, to an electrostatic chuck having a concave portion in its clamping surface characterised in that the wafer is initially clamped around its periphery in a generally flat orientation and then is bowed into the concavity as the asymmetric stress is created in the wafer. It is particularly preferred that the degree of concavity of the chuck is such as to maintain a gas seal between the wafer and the chuck sufficient to allow backside cooling of the water.
Patent GB-2391180-A (GB)
Title: Yoga balance trainer
Inventor: LIN DANNY
IPC: A63B23/035
Filed: 2002-07-27
Abstract: A yoga balance trainer includes a main frame 10, a base support 20, and two upright exercising rod units 30. The main frame 10 has a first spring unit 15 connected between bottom and top boards 11, 12. The base support 20 includes a number of interconnecting base tubes 21 connected fixedly to the bottom board 11 of the main frame 10, a plurality of positioning tubes 22 connected removably, telescopically, and respectively to selected two of the base tubes 21, Each rod unit 30 includes a lower rod portion 31 connected to one of the selected two of the positioning tubes 22, an upper rod portion 33, and a second spring unit 32 connected between the lower and upper rod portions 31, 33 so that the upper rod portion 33 is twistable relative to the lower rod portion 31. A rotatable knob 34 may be connected to the upper rod portion 33 so that the user may grasp the knobs 34 whilst performing twisting exercises.
Patent GB-2391769-A (GB)
Title: Reed-solomon decoder and decoding method for errors and erasures decoding
Inventor: BANKS DAVID MURRAY
IPC: H03M13/15
Filed: 2002-07-31
Abstract: A single polynomial expander 22 is time multiplexed to produce firstly a modified syndrome polynomial T(x) and then an erasure locator polynomial   G  (x). T(x) is supplied to a key equation solving unit 32 which solves the key equation to calculate an error locator polynomial   s  (x) and an errata evaluator polynomial   l  (x). These polynomials   s  (x),   G  (x) and   l  (x) form three inputs to polynomial evaluators 52-56 and a Forney block 62 for determining the location and magnitude of each symbol error and symbol erasure, allowing the received codeword to be corrected in a correction block 72. Optionally, a transform block 42 is provided to avoid unnecessary delay and improve throughput when decoding shortened codewords.
Patent GB-2392163-A (GB)
Title: Soluble phenol-aldehyde condensate
Inventor: STIRLING CHARLES
IPC: C07C43/178
Filed: 2002-08-20
Abstract: A soluble oligomer or polymer comprises an open-chain condensate of an aldehyde of formula, R-CHO, wherein R is a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon group, or a precursor or derivative thereof, with a mono- or polyhydric phenol, or a precursor or derivative thereof. R is preferably a fluorinated group. The phenol is preferably resorcianol or pyrogallol. The oligomer or polymer may be chain extended or cross-linked. Also claimed is a method of making the condensate using an acid catalyst. A number of specific condensate structures are also claimed per se.
Patent GB-2375642-A (GB)
Title: An improved high density memory cell
Inventor: FOSS RICHARD CHARLES
IPC: G11C11/412
Filed: 2001-03-05
Abstract: A memory cell comprising an inverting stage, an access transistor coupled between a data line and an input of the inverting stage, the access transistor being responsive to a control signal for selectively coupling the data line and the inverting stage input, a feedback transistor coupled to the inverting stage input and being responsive to an output of the inverting stage for latching the inerting stage in a first logic state and whereby the cell is maintained in a second logic state by a leakage current flowing through the access transistor which is greater than a current flowing through the feedback transistor.
Patent GB-2393352-A (GB)
Title: Speaker system with two enclosures having complementary frequency responses
Inventor: DEDIEU STEPHANE
IPC: H04R1/22
Filed: 2002-09-23
Abstract: A loudspeaker system has first and second enclosures of different sizes. The frequency response curve of the second enclosure overlaps the frequency response curve of the first enclosure and a peak in the second response curve compensates for an anti-resonance in the first curve, thus achieving a flat response. The enclosures may have bass reflex pods. The loudspeaker system is suitable for mobile phones. A digital signal processor may be used in conjunction with the speaker system when it is used to reproduce stereo audio.
Patent GB-2394713-A (GB)
Title: Cyclopentaindene fragrance ingredients
Inventor: GOEKE ANDREAS
IPC: C11B9/00
Filed: 2002-10-30
Abstract: 3a,6,9-Trimethyl-2,3,3a,4,5,7,8,9-octahydro-1H-cyclopenta[c]indene and derivatives thereof, in particular 5a,6-epoxy-3a,6,9-trimethyl-2,3,3a,4,5,7,8,9-octahydro-1H-cyclopenta[c]indene, are useful as fragrance ingredients having woody, ambery notes.
Patent GB-2383236-A (GB)
Title: A wireless network device in a well
Inventor: ZIMMERMAN THOMAS H
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2002-10-31
Abstract: A wireless communication system for use in well, subsea, and oilfield-related environments employs one or more wireless network devices that offer short-range wireless communication between devices without the need for a central network which may have a device using a BLUETOOTH protocol. The system may be used for telemetry, depth correlation, guidance systems, actuating tools, among other uses.
Patent GB-2387803-A (GB)
Title: Wingnut Spanner
Inventor: TOWSON PAUL
IPC: B25B13/50
Filed: 2002-12-18
Abstract: A hand tool with one or more holes to fit over, and turn, a range of sizes of wingnuts and wingbolts.
Patent GB-2399602-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine rotor blade
Inventor: HIRST ROBERT
IPC: F01D11/02
Filed: 2003-03-15
Abstract: A gas turbine rotor blade comprises a root end to attach to a rotor, and a tip end remote therefrom, the tip end carrying a shroud segment 2 which surrounds the rotor. At least one fin or rib 5 extends radially outwardly from the shroud, the fin having a greater thickness at its trailing edge 6 than its leading edge, relative to the direction of rotation of the rotor. The increased thickness may be achieved by adding material to the upstream end of the fin, and may be over a small part of the fin length. Additionally, the thickness increase may occur over the entire radial height of the fin.
Patent GB-2385074-A (GB)
Title: Fence with sloping boards
Inventor: BARANOV SERGEY
IPC: E04H17/14
Filed: 2003-04-25
Abstract: A fence has side rails 2 and extending therebetween boards 3 which are angled, e.g. at 45 to 50 degrees so that sunlight may pass though as shown in Fig 1, but privacy is retained in that lines of sight are blocked as shown in Fig 2.
Patent GB-2401086-A (GB)
Title: Load cover
Inventor: YOUNG ALAN PAUL
IPC: B60J7/08
Filed: 2003-04-29
Abstract: A retractable cover for a load-carrying compartment 11 of a vehicle 10. A roller 14 has a fixed inner axle 33 and an outer cylinder 34 rotatable about the axle 33. First and second canopy sheets 18,19 are attached to the outer cylinder 34 so as to define a canopy 17. Rotation of the cylinder 34 varies the configuration of said sheets 18,19 between a furled configuration and an unfurled configuration. A helical spring 36 is attached at one end to the inner axle 33 and at its other end to the outer cylinder 34, the spring 36 being biased such that the sheets 18,19 are normally held in their furled configuration. An arm 15 is attached at one end to the fixed axle 33, and adapted at the other end for attachment to a vehicle 10. The arm 15 prevents rotational movement of the axle 33 but permits translational movement of the roller 14 across the load-carrying compartment 11 as the canopy 17 is furled and unfurled.
Patent GB-2405095-A (GB)
Title: Method of planting transgenic crops
Inventor: CLOUGH MARTIN STEPHEN
IPC: A01N63/02
Filed: 2003-08-18
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for reducing the incidence of resistance of insects to insecticidal plants. In particular, there is provided a locus at which insects feed comprising at least two regions, characterised in that: a) a first region comprises plants which produce at least a first insecticidal toxin; and b) a second region comprises plants which produce at least a second insecticidal toxin; wherein an insect which can develop resistance to the first toxin does not develop resistance to the second toxin, and the first region comprises plants which produce the first toxin but not the second toxin when the plants of the second region produce the second toxin but not the first toxin. The invention also provides a method for controlling insects. The toxins are preferably Bacillus thuringeinsis crystal proteins and VIP proteins. The crop is preferably a transgenic cotton plant.
Patent GB-2406608-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle lock assembly with speed sensitive switch
Inventor: MACDONALD GARRY
IPC: E05B77/54
Filed: 2003-10-01
Abstract: A lock assembly for a vehicle door (10) includes an electrically operable latch means (18) operable between a latched state in which opening of the door is prevented and an unlatched state in which opening of the door is permitted. The lock assembly also includes illuminable push-type switch means (22) which is operable to control the latch means (18), and control means for sensing whether the vehicle is in motion. The control means is configured to disable the switch means (22) in response to vehicle motion above a predetermined speed so as to prevent actuation of the movable latch part, and hence opening of the door, in such circumstances. The switch is preferably electroluminescent or a pressure sensitive panel illuminated via a fibre optic cable from a light emitting diode - in particular a light emitting polymer. The illumination is present only below the predetermined speed and the non-illuminated switch can be formed to be indistinguishable from its surround.
Patent GB-2407339-A (GB)
Title: Glazing assembly
Inventor: MANN ROBERT MCGOWAN
IPC: E06B3/58
Filed: 2003-10-22
Abstract: A glazing assembly for glazing an aperture in a sheet member comprises first and second glazing frames <B>12</B>, <B>18</B> adapted to extend around the periphery of the aperture on opposing faces of the sheet member and a plurality of fixing means <B>20</B> adapted to be spaced around the periphery of the aperture, each fixing means <B>20</B> adapted to extend from one glazing frame <B>12</B> to the other <B>18</B> to cause the glazing frames <B>12</B>, <B>18</B> to clampingly grip a glazing panel <B>74</B> therebetween. Each glazing frame <B>12</B>, <B>18</B> may have a plurality of fixing apertures <B>22a</B>, <B>22b</B> for receiving the fixing means <B>20</B>, the fixing apertures <B>22b</B> on one frame <B>12</B> corresponding with fixing apertures <B>22a</B> on the other frame <B>18</B>. Each fixing means <B>20</B> may comprise an elongate body <B>24</B> having first and second ends <B>32</B> for location in fixing apertures <B>22a</B>, <B>22b</B> of the glazing frames <B>12, 18,</B> at least one of the ends <B>32</B> having a detent formation <B>34</B> which permits insertion of the end into a fixing aperture <B>22a, 22b</B> but prevents its removal.
Patent GB-2398486-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner with a detachable cyclonic vacuum module
Inventor: BEST MICHAEL F
IPC: A47L5/24
Filed: 2004-01-08
Abstract: A multi-use vacuum cleaner comprises a foot assembly on which an upright handle is pivotally mounted by means of a module platform whereon both an elongated structural support is rigidly mounted and a portable cleaning module is detachably mounted. The portable cleaning module comprises a module housing in which both a dirt separator is mounted, and a suction conduit is having a first end connected and where the second end has a removable coupling. For creating suction within the suction conduit a motor-driven fan is supported in the module housing at which the dirt laden air is moved through the dirt separator. A working air conduit is at one end connected to the suction nozzle in the foot assembly and in the other end removably connected to the suction conduit removable coupling. The vacuum cleaner may be operated as an upright cleaner, or alternatively, the module can be separated from the base assembly and may be used independently of and at a great distance from the base assembly for a wide variety of cleaning purposes. The improvement comprises of the dirt separator which includes a cyclone separation chamber into which the dirt laden air is tangentially introduced through an inlet.
Patent GB-2411533-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring peripheral conditions for vehicles
Inventor: LI SHIH-HSIUNG
IPC: B60R1/00
Filed: 2004-02-24
Abstract: An auxiliary visual interface for a vehicle is designed to expand the traffic view of the driver beyond the driver compartment. The visual interface consists of four video cameras (11-14) respectively installed at four corners of the vehicle. Through two switching elements (31,32), video images from the front-end or rear-end video cameras (11-14) are simultaneously displayed upon two LCD displays (21,22) arranged on the dash board to enable the driver to preview the traffic conditions around the corner before making the turn or backing out of an alley. A main controller (30) can be connected to a speed recorder (40), whereby the upper and lower speed limits are preset to control different display modes. The main controller (30) can be connected to a back-up detector to measure the relative distance of any object approaching from behind.
Patent GB-2401011-A (GB)
Title: A client terminal and a server are each provided with a message queue to facilitate session independent transfer of messages
Inventor: WOLOVITZ LIONEL
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2004-04-19
Abstract: The invention provides a session independent platform for data transfer which enables delivery of messages over a network to be reliable, even if an unreliable protocol such as UDP/IP or ATM is used. In this asynchronous communication method each message is preferably individually acknowledged, authenticated and encrypted. The client terminal is preferably a wireless mobile terminal such as a smart phone and may be used for e-mail. Rather than sending a complete data set between the terminal and the server, it is only necessary to send an "event" listing the changes to the data stored at terminal or server. The invention may enable messages containing an ID of the mobile terminal to be mapped to the dynamically allocated IP address of the terminal. The server and terminal may together act as a client to a second server.
Patent GB-2415424-A (GB)
Title: Animal coffin
Inventor: ORME DEBORAH LESLEY
IPC: A61G17/00
Filed: 2004-06-25
Abstract: A biodegradable self assembly coffin for animals includes a container 3 and a lid 5 folded from respective blanks of cardboard. The coffin 1 defines a head portion and a body portion, with the head portion extending about one third of the length of the coffin. The coffin includes an absorbent batt attached to a cardboard insert (not shown in Figure 1). Insert and absorbent batt are located in the base of the container 3 in use to absorb fluid exuded from a dead animal placed in the coffin. The container 3 and lid 5 are provided with a fluid impermeable coating to resist passage of fluids from an animal body to the exterior of the coffin in use.
Patent GB-2425521-A (GB)
Title: Crane for aiding the installation of windows
Inventor: CROWDER JEFFREY LEE
IPC: B66C23/22
Filed: 2004-06-29
Abstract: A crane comprises support means defining two engagement surfaces <B>7, 15</B>, the spacing of the engagement surfaces <B>7, 15</B> being variable and urging means <B>8</B> for urging the engagement surfaces <B>7, 15</B> apart to mount the crane between two fixed surfaces <B>20a, 20b</B>. The urging means <B>8</B> may comprises a screw threaded member and a complementary threaded member engaged therewith. The crane may have a boom <B>13</B> pivotally attached to the support means, the boom <B>13</B> being pivotable to a position substantially parallel with an axis extending between the engagement surfaces <B>7, 15</B>. The boom <B>13</B> may also be pivotable about an axis extending between the engagement surfaces <B>7, 15.</B> The distal end of the boom <B>13</B> may be lower than the uppermost of the engagement surfaces <B>15</B>. The crane may be used for aiding the installation of windows and may be securely mounted to a window opening of a building.
Patent GB-2417748-A (GB)
Title: Gate with a closable opening within it
Inventor: BEVERLEY-JONES ALUN THOMAS
IPC: A01K1/00
Filed: 2004-09-01
Abstract: A gate structure 1 has an opening 2 within it, preferably of V- or U-shape, of sufficient size to permit passage of a person and preferably higher than the base of the gate, with a panel 3 to close off the opening. The panel 3 is pivotally mounted by hinge 4 so as to rotate within the plane of the gate 1 and is biased, preferably by gravity, towards a position which covers the opening. The panel may be accommodated with a recess formed in the gate, preferably by constructing the gate as two spaced parallel sheets. A handle 8 may be provided as well as one or more locks.
Patent GB-2406420-A (GB)
Title: System and method for tracking and managing construction projects
Inventor: BROUGHTON CURTIS W
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2002-07-16
Abstract: System and methods are described for assisting a contractor in managing information associated with a construction project. The amount of information relating to labor, materials, scheduling and billing and the number of individuals accessing the information can be overwhelmingly large for even a simple construction project. As such, the system and methods described are particularly useful for gathering, maintaining and disseminating the voluminous amount of information associated with a construction project. In one method, from a construction project is provided that has one or more intelligent objects (31). Information is then gathered relating to labor, materials and schedules for the project. The information is associated with the respective intelligent object (31) and visually represented on the drawing. The drawing is displayed and certain aspects associated with the intelligent objects can be quickly identified. In addition, reports may be generated that quickly and efficiently organize information according to any number of user selected criteria. In some embodiments, emissive tags (31), such as RFID tags, associated with construction items are used in the data gathering process (42, 44).