Fluid dispensing device with stopper

A fluid dispensing device is disclosed having a body housing a pump action fluid discharge device having a dispensing nozzle. The fluid dispensing device comprises a body defining a cavity and a dispensing nozzle having a dispensing orifice, a fluid discharging device housed in the cavity, the fluid discharging device having a hollow casing defining a reservoir for containing a volume of fluid and a plunger slidingly engaged within the hollow casing, the plunger having a tubular portion which extends from a first end of the hollow casing for co-operation with the dispensing nozzle to enable pumped delivery of fluid from the reservoir to the dispensing nozzle, wherein the dispensing orifice of the dispensing nozzle is provided with a reversible stopper.

System and method for managing secure registration of a mobile communications device

In one embodiment, a method is provided for managing secure registration of a mobile communications device, the method comprising registering, at a network node, the mobile communications device using a first registration process, the first registration process requiring an authentication key associated with the mobile communications device; processing a request from the mobile communications device, the request including an indication that the mobile communications device is changing to a second registration process; and clearing the authentication key associated with the mobile communications device upon expiration of a time window.

Dispenser with doses' counter

There is provided a dispenser suitable for dispensing medicament, particularly medicament for use in the treatment of respiratory disorders. The dispenser comprises a housing having a support; a container, locatable within said housing, having an outlet, wherein said container dispenses through said outlet in response to movement of the container relative to the housing; and an actuation indicator having an indexing mechanism actuatable by movement of the container relative to the housing. A couple mechanism is provided which couples the indexing mechanism to the container to compensate for any variation in pre-actuation positionings of the indexing mechanism and container.

Certificate management and transfer system and method

A method and system for Certificate management and transfer between messaging clients are disclosed. When communications are established between a first messaging client and a second messaging client, one or more Certificates stored on the first messaging client may be selected and transferred to the second messaging client. Messaging clients may thereby share Certificates. Certificate management functions such as Certificate deletions, Certificate updates and Certificate status checks may also be provided.

Scalable and secure messaging system for a wireless network

A scalable messaging system for wireless networks is disclosed. Multiple email servers connect to a mailbox server through respective client interfaces. The client interfaces are implemented so that if an email server ceases to communicate with a client, the mailbox server continues to function. Multiple mailbox servers are connected to a single wireless router. The router is preferably located between an internal firewall and an external firewall. The wireless router acts as a server for the mailbox servers and multiplexes messages received from the mailbox servers into a single stream. The single stream is transmitted through a single port in the external firewall, thus providing only one connection through the external firewall.

System and method for securing a personalized indicium assigned to a mobile communications device

In one embodiment, a scheme is provided for securing a personalized indicium assigned to a mobile communications device. Upon detecting at a network node that an address associated with the mobile communications device has changed, a challenge-and-response procedure is negotiated between the mobile communications device and the network node for authenticating the personalized indicium using a shared authentication key.

METHODS AND APPARATUS TO MAINTAIN VALIDITY OF SHARED INFORMATION

Example methods and apparatus to maintain validity of shared information are disclosed. A disclosed example method involves receiving a communication requesting an extensible markup language (XML) document from an XML document management client associated with a principal. In addition, the example method involves generating a subset of the XML document for the principal such that validity of the subset is ensured by including all document parts required according to an XML schema despite the principal having access rights to only certain parts of the XML document but not other parts. The other parts are included in the subset without values.

System and method for managing secure registration of a mobile communications device

In one embodiment, a scheme is provided for managing secure registration of a mobile communications device. Upon being provided with an upgraded registration process that requires encryption, the mobile communications device has the option of continuing to register with a network node using a downgraded registration process within a specified time window which involves unencrypted registration requests and responses. Thereafter, the mobile communications device is operable to select between the upgraded and downgraded registration processes.

System and method for compressing secure e-mail for exchange with a mobile data communication device

A system and method are provided for pre-processing encrypted and/or signed messages at a host system before the message is transmitted to a wireless mobile communication device. The message is received at the host system from a message sender. There is determination as to whether any of the message receivers has a corresponding wireless mobile communication device. For each message receiver that has a corresponding wireless mobile communication device, the message is processed so as to modify the message with respect to encryption and/or authentication aspect. The processed message is transmitted to a corresponding wireless mobile communication device. The system and method may include post-processing messages sent from a wireless mobile communications device to a remote system. Authentication and/or encryption message processing is performed upon the message. The processed message may then be sent through the remote system to one or more receivers.

System and method for pushing calendar event messages from a host system to a mobile data communication device

A system and method for pushing information, such as calendar event messages, from a host system to a mobile data communication device upon sensing a triggering event is disclosed. A redirector program operating at the host system enables a user to continuously redirect calendar event messages, such as meeting reminders and notices, from the host system to the user's mobile data communication device upon detecting that one or more user-defined triggering events has occurred. The redirector program operates in connection with event generating applications and repackaging systems at the host system to configure and detect a particular user-defined event, and then to repackage the calendar event messages in an electronic wrapper prior to pushing the data items to the mobile device. An optimized data structure for storing the calendar event messages is also provided.

Providing a Prompt for Entry of Information at a Later Time

A method and apparatus are provided to prompt a user of a portable electronic device in such a way to allow the user to enter information later. In response to receiving a user input that indicates a request to enter information at a later time, and upon occurrence of a trigger at the later time, the portable electronic device presents a prompt configured to facilitate entry of the information. In one embodiment the user input is specific to a type of trigger or to a type of prompt needed at the later time. Furthermore, the portable electronic device may prepare a contextual cue in response to receiving the user input, and present a portion of the contextual cue at the later time to facilitate remembrance of the information that the user wished to enter.

Method and device to simplify message composition

A method and device to simplify message reply composition on a communications device, using a partially transparent overlay to allow a user to freely scroll and move around to other sections of a message or message chain while still being able to see and edit the reply being composed. When the reply is scrolled such that the composition field is not visible on the display screen, the device displays the overlay when the user enters text or on user request. The user may then type text into the overlay while viewing the underlying portion of the reply message, such as previous messages in the string.

Actuation indicator for a dispensing device

An actuation indicator that includes a drum sub-assembly, which includes a rotatable actuation indicator wheel, a rocking, ratchet pawl for rotating the indicator wheel in a set direction and a rocking mechanism for the pawl driven by a slipping clutch arrangement, is described. The slipping clutch arrangement includes a slipping clutch spring engaged at one end to a pinion of a rack and pinion assembly and at a second end to the ratchet pawl.

Portable toilet chemical recharge pumping system

A portable toilet chemical recharge pumping system includes a water source and a main conduit with a water pump, and a liquid chemical solution source with a chemical conduit and a chemical pump, the chemical conduit connected to the main conduit below the water pump. A water pump timer and a chemical pump timer each engage and disengage the water and chemical pumps, and a chemical flow control valve controls chemical flow through the chemical conduit. An anti-siphon valve on the end of the main conduit prevents unintentional liquid flow, and the water and chemical pump timers and the chemical flow control valve control liquid flow through the main and chemical conduits to provide a pre-injection water flush period, a liquid chemical injection period wherein liquid chemical flows into the main conduit, and a post-injection water flush period wherein water continues to flow out of the anti-siphon valve.

System and Method for Managing Secure Registration of a Mobile Communications Device

In one embodiment, a method is provided for managing secure registration of a mobile communications device, the method comprising registering, at a network node, the mobile communications device using a first registration process, the first registration process requiring an authentication key associated with the mobile communications device; processing a request from the mobile communications device, the request including an indication that the mobile communications device is changing to a second registration process; and clearing the authentication key associated with the mobile communications device upon expiration of a time window.

System and method for assigning a personalized indicium to a mobile communications device

In one embodiment, a scheme is provided for assigning a personalized indicium to a mobile communications device which includes logic means operable to generate a temporary Personal Information Number (PIN) for transmitting in a request to a network node. Upon validating the request, a response is provided by the network node to the mobile communications device, the response including a permanent PIN assigned to the mobile communications device.

System and method for mitigating key-exhaustion in a key distribution protocol

A system and method are provided for mitigating key-exhaustion attacks in a key exchange protocol. The method includes computationally confirming an exchange of key bits has provided fresh shared key material before information theoretically confirming the exchange of key bits has provided fresh shared key material, while maintaining synchronization between messaging parties. In one implementation, maintaining synchronization includes updating keys in between each post-processing message session and managing a local state of each messaging party in the key exchange protocol prior to sending a next post-processing message. In another implementation, maintaining synchronization includes hiding a message containing the information theoretic authenticator by executing a decoy authentication process, prior to using an information theoretical key.

System and method for exchanging key generation parameters for secure communications

A communication system exchanges key generation parameters for secure communications. An internet service and communications device of a user are in communication with each other. The internet service includes an account authentication mechanism for a user and includes a database having stored cryptographic keys and key generation parameters. A device client operates on the communications device and initiates a request to the internet service that authenticates the user and establishes a secure communications channel between the internet service and communications device and determines key generation parameters based on an authenticated user identifier and transmits the key generation parameters for initiating key generation and securely establishing a cryptographic key between the internet service and communications device.

Apparatus, and associated method, for synchronizing databases connected by way of a radio air interface

A synchronization process, and associated apparatus, for placing database copies in match with one another by way of communications effectuated upon an air interface of a radio communication system. Hash functions are performed at a mobile node and at a network part upon mobile and network copies of database information. Comparison of the hash information formed therefrom provides a preliminary indication of whether the databases are in match with one another. If a determination is made that the databases are out of match, the data is compared, and the data is placed in match with one another responsive to such additional comparisons.

System and Method for Securing a Personalized Indicium Assigned to a Mobile Communications Device

In one embodiment, a method operable on a mobile communications device is disclosed, the method comprising generating an authentication key for securing a personalized indicium assigned to the mobile communications device, wherein the personalized indicium comprises a Personal Information Number (PIN) that is mapped to at least one identifier associated with the mobile communications device; transmitting a registration request to a network node operable with a wireless network, the registration request having a registration request payload including the authentication key; receiving a challenge message from the network node, the challenge message generated when the network node detects a change of the IP address associated with the mobile communications device, and responsive to receiving the challenge message, executing a challenge response including an authentication value of a challenge string transmitted in the challenge message, wherein the authentication value is created using the ...

System and method for assigning a personalized indicium to a mobile communications device

In one embodiment, a scheme is provided for assigning a personalized indicium to a mobile communications device which includes logic means operable to generate a temporary Personal Information Number (PIN) for transmitting in a request to a network node. Upon validating the request, a response is provided by the network node to the mobile communications device, the response including a permanent PIN assigned to the mobile communications device.

System and method for controlling configuration settings for mobile communication devices and services

A system for controlling configuration settings for mobile data communication devices and services includes a redirection server and a policy generation system. The redirection server detects a triggering event in a host system and in response to the triggering event continuously redirects data items from the host system to a wireless network. Each mobile data communication device receives data items from the wireless network and includes a device configuration stored in a memory location on the mobile data communication device. The device configuration of each mobile data communication device controls one or more functions of the mobile data communication device. The policy generation system receives a policy setting from a user interface and stores the policy setting in a user information record associated with a mobile data communication device. The redirection server detects the policy setting in the user information record and in response to detecting the policy setting transmits the ...

Method and system to automatically park a voice call for data transfer

A system and method to automatically park a voice call on a mobile electronic device so that the device can receive data, comprising a switch for establishing a voice call at the at least one caller device, a database for storing at least one call processing rule, and an enterprise data server for receiving a data message, comparing contents of the data message with at least one rule in the database, and in the event that the contents match the rule then parking the call, switching the mobile electronic device to a data mode of operation, downloading the data message to the device and un-parking the call.

System and method for processing encoded messages for exchange with a mobile data communication device

A system and method are provided for pre-processing encrypted and/or signed messages at a host system before the message is transmitted to a wireless mobile communication device. The message is received at the host system from a message sender. There is a determination as to whether any of the message receivers has a corresponding wireless mobile communication device. For each message receiver that has a corresponding wireless mobile communication device, the message is processed so as to modify the message with respect to one or more encryption and/or authentication aspects. The processed message is transmitted to a wireless mobile communication device that corresponds to the first message receiver. The system and method may include post-processing messages sent from a wireless mobile communications device to a host system. Authentication and/or encryption message processing is performed upon the message. The processed message may then be sent through the host system to one or more receivers.

METHOD AND SYSTEM TO AUTOMATICALLY PARK A VOICE CALL FOR DATA TRANSFER

A system and method to automatically park a voice call on a mobile electronic device so that the device can receive data, comprising a switch for establishing a voice call at the at least one caller device, a database for storing at least one call processing rule, and an enterprise data server for receiving a data message, comparing contents of the data message with at least one rule in the database, and in the event that the contents match the rule then parking the call, switching the mobile electronic device to a data mode of operation, downloading the data message to the device and un-parking the call.

System and method for porting a personalized indicium assigned to a mobile communications device

In one embodiment, a scheme is provided for porting a personalized indicium, i.e., a Personal Information Number or PIN, from a first mobile communications device to a second mobile communications device. Upon receiving identity information from the first mobile communications device via a secure peer-to-peer communication session, the second mobile communications device is operable to negotiate with a network node using at least a portion of the received identity information for reassigning the PIN to an identifier associated therewith. Upon successfully porting the PIN to the second mobile communications device, a service provisioning database is accordingly updated.

Apparatus and methods for managing data used by a mobile device

Apparatus and methods for managing data used by mobile devices. Data can be retrieved from a second computing device (e.g. a server) where it is stored on a storage medium (e.g. a disk). A subset of-the data of a data record stored in the storage medium, or one or more pointers to the data of a data record stored on the storage medium is stored in a memory of the mobile device so that it is not necessary to store a given data record in its entirety in the memory of the mobile device.

Device housing for an aerosol container

A housing for a mechanical or electrical device for use with an aerosol canister for containing chemical comprising a sleeve for receipt of the aerosol canister; a collar affixable around the neck of the canister; and a joint between the sleeve and the collar to secure the housing to the canister.

Manufacturing method

There is provided a method for automatically tracking compliance in a manufacturing process involving successive manufacturing operations comprising selecting an object; associating an identifier with said object, said identifier comprising a memory; performing a first manufacturing operation relating to the object; following the successful completion of said first manufacturing operation, writing an associated compliance data item to the memory; performing one or more further manufacturing operations relating to the object; and following the successful completion of each said further manufacturing operation or any package thereof, writing an associated compliance data item to the memory.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING CONFIGURATION SETTINGS FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES AND SERVICES

A system for controlling configuration settings for mobile data communication devices and services includes a redirection server and a policy generation system. The redirection server detects a triggering event in a host system and in response to the triggering event continuously redirects data items from the host system to a wireless network. Each mobile data communication device receives data items from the wireless network and includes a device configuration stored in a memory location on the mobile data communication device. The device configuration of each mobile data communication device controls one or more functions of the mobile data communication device. The policy generation system receives a policy setting from a user interface and stores the policy setting in a user information record associated with a mobile data communication device. The redirection server detects the policy setting in the user information record and in response to detecting the policy setting transmits the ...

Fixation device

A fixation device for fixing together two parts of a multi-part assembly that has a ring-like body which is movable from a manufactured state, in which the body is manufactured with an endless angular extent and a weakened zone therein, and a use state, in which the ring-like body is split at the weakened zone is disclosed.

System and Method for Assigning a Personalized Indicium to a Mobile Communications Device

In one embodiment, a scheme is provided for assigning a personalized indicium to a mobile communications device which includes logic means operable to generate a temporary Personal Information Number (PIN) for transmitting in a request to a network node. Upon validating the request, a response is provided by the network node to the mobile communications device, the response including a permanent PIN assigned to the mobile communications device.

Holder for a dispensing container system

A holder for holding a dispensing container system which is adapted to dispense a quantity of a fluid contained therein on movement thereof relative to the holder and further includes a dispensing counter means for counting the number of quantities of the fluid dispensed is disclosed. The holder has a moulded plastic body with inner and outer surfaces. The inner surface bounds a cavity adapted to receive the dispensing container system in movable relation thereto. The cavity has a moulded counter advance means which is adapted in use to engage the dispensing counter means on relative movement between the dispensing container system and the body to advance the dispensing counter means to indicate the dispensing of a quantity of the fluid.

System and method for securing a personalized indicium assigned to a mobile communications device

In one embodiment, a method operable on a mobile communications device is disclosed, the method comprising generating an authentication key for securing a personalized indicium assigned to the mobile communications device, wherein the personalized indicium comprises a Personal Information Number (PIN) that is mapped to at least one identifier associated with the mobile communications device; transmitting a registration request to a network node operable with a wireless network, the registration request having a registration request payload including the authentication key; receiving a challenge message from the network node, the challenge message generated when the network node detects a change of the IP address associated with the mobile communications device, and responsive to receiving the challenge message, executing a challenge response including an authentication value of a challenge string transmitted in the challenge message, wherein the authentication value is created using the ...

Container

A container (3) has a first part (11), a second part (9) hinge (13) through which the first and second parts are hingeably connected so that the parts are hingeable relative to one another between a first position which places the container in a closed state and a second position which places the container in an open state. The first and second parts are also pivotally connected (A-A) so that the parts are able to be pivoted relative to one another to different angular positions.

Wireless mechanism for detecting an open or closed container, and methods of making and using the same

An electronic device including a continuity sensor and electrical circuitry configured to detect and report the continuity state of an article, container or product packaging is disclosed. The continuity sensor includes a first substrate with first and second coils thereon, and a second substrate with a third coil thereon. The first coil has an integrated circuit electrically connected thereto. The first substrate is part of, or is attached or secured to a part of the article, container or packaging. The second substrate is another part of, or is attached or secured to another part of the article, container or packaging. One of the article, container or packaging parts is (re)movable with respect to the other part. The first and second coils have one coupling when the article, container or packaging is closed or sealed, and a different coupling when the article, container or packaging is open or unsealed.

Hose retractor device

A hose retractor device including a hose channel mounted on a truck or other vehicle and a pulley movably mounted within the hose channel. A pulley movement device, such as a winch, is connected to the pulley by a winch cable which pulls the pulley into the hose channel towards the winch. An engagement switch engages and disengages the hose retractor device to pull the pulley into the hose channel. The hose extends around the pulley and therefore is pulled into the hose channel for storage thereof.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPRESSING SECURE E-MAIL FOR EXCHANGE WITH A MOBILE DATA COMMUNICATION DEVICE

A system and method are provided for pre-processing encrypted and/or signed messages at a host system before the message is transmitted to a wireless mobile communication device. The message is received at the host system from a message sender. There is a determination as to whether any of the message receivers has a corresponding wireless mobile communication device. For each message receiver that has a corresponding wireless mobile communication device: the message is processed so as to modify the message with respect to encryption and/or authentication aspect. The processed message is transmitted to a wireless mobile communication device that corresponds to the first message receiver. The system and method may include post-processing messages sent from a wireless mobile communications device to a remote system. Authentication and/or encryption message processing is performed upon the message. The processed message may then be sent through the remote system to one or more receivers.

METHOD AND DEVICE TO SIMPLIFY MESSAGE COMPOSITION

A method and device to simplify message reply composition on a communications device, using a partially transparent overlay to allow a user to freely scroll and move around to other sections of a message or message chain while still being able to see and edit the reply being composed. When the reply is scrolled such that the composition field is not visible on the display screen, the device displays the overlay when the user enters text or on user request. The user may then type text into the overlay while viewing the underlying portion of the reply message, such as previous messages in the string.

System and method for assigning a personalized indicium to a mobile communications device

In one embodiment, a scheme is provided for assigning a personalized indicium to a mobile communications device which includes logic means operable to generate a temporary Personal Information Number (PIN) for transmitting in a request to a network node. Upon validating the request, a response is provided by the network node to the mobile communications device, the response including a permanent PIN assigned to the mobile communications device.

Fluid dispensing device

A fluid dispensing device for dispensing a fluid product having a dispensing outlet from which the fluid product is dispensable, a supply of the fluid product, a dispensing member mounted for movement in a dispensing direction along an axis X-X from a first position to a second position which causes a dose of the fluid product in the supply to be dispensed from the dispensing outlet and a finger-operable actuator member mounted for movement in an actuating direction which is generally transverse to the axis.

Medicament dispenser

There is provided a medicament dispenser comprising a housing (150), a medicament container (140), a dispensing mechanism for dispensing medicament from the medicament container and a radiofrequency identifier (110). The radiofrequency identifier comprises an antenna (105) for transmitting or receiving radiofrequency energy and an integrated circuit chip (101) connecting with said antenna. The radiofrequency identifier connects to said housing or said medicament container.

System and method for securing a personalized indicium assigned to a mobile communications device

In one embodiment, a scheme is provided for securing a personalized indicium assigned to a mobile communications device. Upon detecting at a network node that an address associated with the mobile communications device has changed, a challenge-and-response procedure is negotiated between the mobile communications device and the network node for authenticating the personalized indicium using a shared authentication key.

System and method for exchanging key generation parameters for secure communications

A communication system exchanges key generation parameters for secure communications. An internet service and communications device of a user are in communication with each other. The internet service includes an account authentication mechanism for a user and includes a database having stored cryptographic keys and key generation parameters. A device client operates on the communications device and initiates a request to the internet service that authenticates the user and establishes a secure communications channel between the internet service and communications device and determine key generation parameters based on an authenticated user identifier and transmits the key generation parameters for initiating key generation and securely establishing a cryptographic key between the internet service and communications device.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SPAM REPORTING BY REFERENCE

Methods and systems for spam reporting by reference are described. In one embodiment, an electronic message may be received by a mobile electronic device. A spam report may be transmitted from the mobile electronic device to a report server. The spam report may notify the report server that the electronic message is spam and include a reference to the electronic message without including the electronic message itself. The reference may be usable to identify the received message.

System and method for porting a personalized indicium assigned to a mobile communications device

In one embodiment, a scheme is provided for porting a personalized indicium, i.e., a Personal Information Number or PIN, from a first mobile communications device to a second mobile communications device. Upon receiving identity information from the first mobile communications device via a secure peer-to-peer communication session, the second mobile communications device is operable to negotiate with a network node using at least a portion of the received identity information for reassigning the PIN to an identifier associated therewith. Upon successfully porting the PIN to the second mobile communications device, a service provisioning database is accordingly updated.

DISPENSER WITH DOSES' COUNTER

There is provided a dispenser suitable for dispensing medicament, particularly medicament for use in the treatment of respiratory disorders. The dispenser comprises a housing having a support; a container, locatable within said housing, having an outlet, wherein said container dispenses through said outlet in response to movement of the container relative to the housing; and an actuation indicator having an indexing mechanism actuatable by movement of the container relative to the housing. A couple mechanism is provided which couples the indexing mechanism to the container to compensate for any variation in pre-actuation positionings of the indexing mechanism and container.

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING DATA USED BY A MOBILE DEVICE

Apparatus and methods for managing data used by mobile devices. Data can be retrieved from a second computing device (e.g. a server) where it is stored on a storage medium (e.g. a disk). A subset of the data of a data record stored in the storage medium, or one or more pointers to the data of a data record stored on the storage medium is stored in a memory of the mobile device so that it is not necessary to store a given data record in its entirety in the memory of the mobile device.

System and method for managing secure registration of a mobile communications device

In one embodiment, a scheme is provided for managing secure registration of a mobile communications device. Upon being provided with an upgraded registration process that requires encryption, the mobile communications device has the option of continuing to register with a network node using a downgraded registration process within a specified time window which involves unencrypted registration requests and responses. Thereafter, the mobile communications device is operable to select between the upgraded and downgraded registration processes.

System and method for remotely controlling mobile communication devices

A system for remotely controlling mobile communication devices includes a redirection system, a remote control system and a mobile data communication device. The redirection system detects a triggering event at a host system and in response to the triggering event continuously redirects data items from the host system to a wireless network. The mobile data communication device receives data items from the wireless network and executes a plurality of device operations. The remote control system receives control information from a user interface and transmits the control information through the redirection system to the wireless network. The control information is received and executed by the mobile data communication device to remotely control one or more of the device operations. Methods of controlling the operation of mobile data communication devices are also disclosed.

Pushback methods and apparatus for use in communicating messages to mobile communication devices

One method involves the steps of causing a message to be sent to a relay network for delivery to a mobile device through one of a plurality of wireless networks coupled to the relay network; receiving, from the relay network, a result message when the mobile device is unavailable to receive the message, the result message comprising a message identifier; maintaining storage of the message in memory accessible by a host server after the result message is received; receiving, from the relay network, a status message which indicates that the mobile device is available to receive the message when the mobile device is available to receive the message; and causing the message to be sent again to the relay network for delivery to the mobile device in response to receiving the status message. During the unavailability, the relay network refrains from maintaining storage of the message.

Valves for use in containers having valve stems slidably movable within round-edged sealing rings

There is provided a valve for an aerosol container. The valve comprises a valve body; within the valve body, a sealing ring and receivable by the sealing ring, a valve stem having a dispensing passage. The valve stem is slidably movable within the sealing ring from a valve-closed position to a valve-open position in which the interior of the valve body is in communication with the dispensing passage. The sealing ring is shaped such as to reduce the contact area between the sealing ring and the valve stem. Preferably, the valve is a metering valve.

METHOD AND SYSTEM TO AUTOMATICALLY PARK A VOICE CALL FOR DATA TRANSFER

A system and method to automatically park a voice call on a mobile electronic device so that the device can receive data, comprising a switch for establishing a voice call at the at least one caller device, a database for storing at least one call processing rule, and an enterprise data server for receiving a data message, comparing contents of the data message with at least one rule in the database, and in the event that the contents match the rule then parking the call, switching the mobile electronic device to a data mode of operation, downloading the data message to the device and un-parking the call.

System and method for pushing calendar event messages from a host system to a mobile data communication device

A system and method for pushing information, such as calendar event messages, from a host system to a mobile data communication device upon sensing a triggering event is disclosed. A redirector program operating at the host system enables a user to continuously redirect calendar event messages, such as meeting reminders and notices, from the host system to the user's mobile data communication device upon detecting that one or more user-defined triggering events has occurred. The redirector program operates in connection with event generating applications and repackaging systems at the host system to configure and detect a particular user-defined event, and then to repackage the calendar event messages in an electronic wrapper prior to pushing the data items to the mobile device. An optimized data structure for storing the calendar event messages is also provided.

System and method for pushing calendar event messages from a host system to a mobile data communication device

A system and method for pushing information, such as calendar event messages, from a host system to a mobile data communication device upon sensing a triggering event is disclosed. A redirector program operating at the host system enables a user to continuously redirect calendar event messages, such as meeting reminders and notices, from the host system to the user's mobile data communication device upon detecting that one or more user-defined triggering events has occurred. The redirector program operates in connection with event generating applications and repackaging systems at the host system to configure and detect a particular user-defined event, and then to repackage the calendar event messages in an electronic wrapper prior to pushing the data items to the mobile device. An optimized data structure for storing the calendar event messages is also provided.

MEDICAMENT DISPENSER

A medicament dispenser for use in the storage, presentation and/or dispensing of medicament comprising a body shaped for receipt of a medicament container. In association with the body, there is a first transceiver for transmitting and receiving data. A medicament container is receivable by the body. In association with the medicament container, there is a second transceiver for transmitting and receiving data. Data is transferable in two-way fashion from the first transceiver to the second transceiver. The medicament dispenser may be supplied in kit of parts form.

Pushback methods and apparatus for use in communicating messages to mobile communication devices

One illustrative method for use by a host server in pushing messages to a mobile communication device involves the steps of causing a message to be sent to a relay network for delivery to the mobile communication device through one of a plurality of wireless communication networks which are communicatively coupled to the relay network; receiving, from the relay network, a result message when the mobile communication device is unavailable to receive the message through the wireless communication network, the result message comprising a message identifier which uniquely corresponds to the message; maintaining storage of the message in memory accessible by the host server after the result message is received; receiving, from the relay network, a status message which indicates that the mobile communication device is available to receive the message when the mobile communication device is available to receive the message through the wireless communication device; and causing the message to be ...

Medicament dispenser

There is provided a medicament dispenser for use in the storage, presentation and/or dispensing of medicament comprising a body shaped for receipt of a medicament container. In association with the body, there is a first transceiver for transmitting and receiving data. A medicament container is receivable by the body. In association with the medicament container, there is a second transceiver for transmitting and receiving data. Data is transferable in two-way fashion from the first transceiver to the second transceiver. The medicament dispenser may be supplied in kit of parts form.

Dispenser with doses' counter

There is provided a dispenser suitable for dispensing medicament, particularly medicament for use in the treatment of respiratory disorders. The dispenser comprises a housing (1) having a support (5); a container (2), locatable within said housing (1), having an outlet (3), wherein said container (2) dispenses through said outlet (3) in response to movement of the container (2), relative to the housing (1); and an actuation indicator having an indexing mechanism (13, 43) actuatable by movement of the container (2) relative to the housing (1). A couple mechanism (13, 43) is provided which couples the indexing mechanism (13, 43) to the container (2) to compensate for any variation in pre-actuation positionings of the indexing mechanism and container.

Method and system to automatically park a voice call for data transfer

A system and method to automatically park a voice call on a mobile electronic device so that the device can receive data, comprising a switch for establishing a voice call at the at least one caller device, a database for storing at least one call processing rule, and an enterprise data server for receiving a data message, comparing contents of the data message with at least one rule in the database, and in the event that the contents match the rule then parking the call, switching the mobile electronic device to a data mode of operation, downloading the data message to the device and un-parking the call.

APPARATUS, AND AN ASSOCIATED METHOD, BY WHICH TO ACTIVATE A WIRELESS DEVICE FOR A TEMPORARY PERIOD

An apparatus, and an associated method, for providing secured effectuation of a communication service at a substitute mobile station. A user desiring temporarily to use a substitute mobile station to carry out the communication service initiates a request at the mobile station for its use. The communication service is available to be performed at the substitute mobile station for a selected period. Upon termination of the selected period, the communication service session ends, and data associated with the communication service session is deleted from the substitute mobile station. 1. An apparatus for facilitating access to temporary-user data pursuant to a selected temporary-user communication service at a first wireless device , said apparatus comprising:an approver configured to effectuate approval of temporary use of the first wireless device to be used for access to the temporary-user data pursuant to the temporary-user communication service; anda session terminator configured to terminate access to the temporary-user data pursuant to the temporary-user communication service at the first wireless device upon termination of a selected period.2. The apparatus of wherein said approver comprises key generator configured to generate a shared key usable to encrypt or de-encrypt the temporary-user data.3. The apparatus of wherein the shared key is configured to encrypt usage of an enabled communication medium.4. The apparatus of wherein said approver further comprises a selector configured to provide for selection of the selected temporary-user communication service.5. The apparatus of further comprising a user interface configured to receive an input selection claim 4 , a received input selection provided to said selector.6. The apparatus of wherein said user interface is further configured to display a list of available communication services and wherein the received input selection comprises a communication service contained in the list of available communication ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HANDLING A MEETING REQUEST

Data processing and communications devices are configured to generate, using command signals received from at least one user input device, a signal set representing a meeting request, the meeting request signal set comprising signals representing one or more parameters for a proposed meeting and configured for causing a second data processing and communications device to initiate a voice call on receipt of command signals representing a response to the meeting request; and forward the generated meeting request signal set to the second data processing and communications device. 128-. (canceled)29. A data processing and communications device , comprising at least one data processor configured to execute machine-interpretable instructions for causing the device to:generate, using command signals received from at least one input device, a signal set representing a meeting request, the meeting request signal set comprising signals representing one or more parameters for a proposed meeting and configured for causing a second data processing and communications device to initiate a voice call on receipt of command signals representing a non-positive response to the meeting request; andforward the generated meeting request signal set to the second data processing and communications device.30. The data processing and communications device of claim 29 , further configured to:in response to a received signal representing a request for establishment of the voice call, the signal set generated by the second data processing and communications device, generate a signal set for indicating, at the first data processing and communications device, that the meeting request has been replied to.31. The data processing and communications device of claim 29 , further configured to:receive a signal set representing a non-voice data set representing the response to the meeting request, the non-voice data set including information about the response to the meeting request.32. The data ...

System and method for exchanging key generation parameters for secure communications

A communication system exchanges key generation parameters for secure communications. An internet service and communications device of a user are in communication with each other. The internet service includes an account authentication mechanism for a user and includes a database having stored cryptographic keys and key generation parameters. A device client operates on the communications device and initiates a request to the internet service that authenticates the user and establishes a secure communications channel between the internet service and communications device and determine key generation parameters based on an authenticated user identifier and transmits the key generation parameters for initiating key generation and securely establishing a cryptographic key between the internet service and communications device.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPRESSING SECURE E-MAIL FOR EXCHANGE WITH A MOBILE DATA COMMUNICATION DEVICE

A system and method are provided for pre-processing encrypted and/or signed messages at a host system before the message is transmitted to a wireless mobile communication device. The message is received at the host system from a message sender. There is a determination as to whether any of the message receivers has a corresponding wireless mobile communication device. For each message receiver that has a corresponding wireless mobile communication device: the message is processed so as to modify the message with respect to encryption and/or authentication aspect. The processed message is transmitted to a wireless mobile communication device that corresponds to the first message receiver. The system and method may include post-processing messages sent from a wireless mobile communications device to a remote system. Authentication and/or encryption message processing is performed upon the message. The processed message may then be sent through the remote system to one or more receivers. 1. A method of reducing size of an encoded message at a host system before the encrypted message is transmitted to a wireless mobile communication device , the method comprising:receiving at the host system the encoded message from a message sender addressed to at least one message receiver, the encoded message comprising a digital signature, a certificate, and a message body; anddetermining whether any of the at least one message receiver has a corresponding wireless mobile communication device; and rearranging the digital signature and certificate in the encoded message so that the message body is transmitted to the wireless mobile communications device before the digital signature and the certificate; and', 'transmitting the processed message to said corresponding wireless mobile communication device., 'for each message receiver that has a corresponding wireless mobile communication device2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the digital signature is transmitted to the wireless mobile ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM TO AUTOMATICALLY PARK A VOICE CALL FOR DATA TRANSFER

A system and method to automatically park a voice call on a mobile electronic device so that the device can receive data, comprising a switch for establishing a voice call at the at least one caller device, a database tor storing at least one call processing rule, and an enterprise data server for receiving a data message, comparing contents of the data message with at least one rule in the database, and in the event that the contents match the rule then parking the call, switching the mobile electronic device to a data mode of operation, downloading the data message to the device and un-parklng the call. 1. A method comprising;receiving, at a processor of a server, data for delivery to a mobile electronic device engaged in a voice call with a further device;at the processor, comparing the data with one or more rules; transmitting a first notification from the processor to a switch, the first notification causing the switch to park the voice call;', 'following transmission of the first notification, downloading the data from the processor to the mobile electronic device; and', 'in response to completion of the downloading, transmitting a second notification from the processor to the switch, the second notification causing the switch to impark the voice call; and, 'when the data matches at least one rulewhen the data does not match at least one rule, queuing the data at the server for downloading to the mobile electronic device upon completion of the voice call.2. The method of wherein the one or more rules each include an attribute for comparison to the data.3. The method of wherein the attribute includes one of an importance tag claim 2 , an email address claim 2 , and a network address.4. The method of wherein the data includes one of an email message claim 1 , a Short Message Service (SMS) message claim 1 , a calendar item claim 1 , browser push data claim 1 , and a software application.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: following transmission of the ...

ENHANCED PERFORMANCE OF MINERAL BASED AQUEOUS BARRIER COATINGS

A method for preparing an aqueous based coating system, and coating systems made thereby, for coating onto paper and/or paperboard for providing barrier to liquid, moisture vapor, oil and grease including a pigment and a polymer emulsion system or natural based binding system. One alternative of the method includes surface treating a pigment to form a pigment system and mixing a polymer emulsion system or natural based binding system with the pigment system. Another alternative of the method includes mixing a pigment and polymer emulsion system or natural based binding system and hydrophobizing the polymer emulsion system or natural based binding system by adding silanes, siloxanes, siloxane/silicone resin blends, or their carbon based analogs. 1. A method for preparing an aqueous based coating system for coating onto paper and/or paperboard for providing barrier to liquid , moisture vapor , oil and grease , comprising:surface treating a pigment to form a pigment system; andmixing a polymer emulsion system or natural based binding system with the pigment system.2. The method of wherein a component of the pigment system has been modified by a thermal treatment process.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pigment is surface treated with materials selected from the group consisting of surfactants claim 1 , hydrophobically-modified polymers claim 1 , styrene-acrylic resin emulsion claim 1 , styrene-butadiene latex emulsions claim 1 , blends of styrene acrylic and styrene butadiene latex emulsions claim 1 , and silanes claim 1 , siloxanes claim 1 , siloxane/silicone resin blends claim 1 , and their carbon-based analogs.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pigment is at least one inorganic material selected from kaolin claim 1 , bentonite claim 1 , mica claim 1 , talc claim 1 , attapulgite claim 1 , and zeolite.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polymer emulsion system comprises a styrene-acrylic resin emulsion.6. The method of further comprising mixing an ...

METHOD AND DEVICE TO SIMPLIFY MESSAGE COMPOSITION

A method and device to simplify message reply composition on a communications device, using a partially transparent overlay to allow a user to freely scroll and move around to other sections of a message or message chain while still being able to see and edit the reply being composed. When the reply is scrolled such that the composition field is not visible on the display screen, the device displays the overlay when the user enters text or on user request. The user may then type text into the overlay while viewing the underlying portion of the reply message, such as previous messages in the string. 1. A method of composing a reply to a message on a communications device , comprising:displaying a scrollable message composition window showing the reply, wherein the reply includes a primary area and a secondary area, and wherein the secondary area includes a copy of the message;displaying an overlay, the overlay including an input area for the input of elements;and inserting the elements entered in the input area of the overlay into the primary area of the reply.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising a step of detecting an insert event claim 1 , wherein the step of inserting the elements into the primary area is executed in response to the insert event.3. The method of wherein the insert event comprises a user-generated event.4. The method of wherein the insert event comprises a system event.5. The method of further comprising claim 2 , in response to the insert event claim 2 , a step of displaying a preview of elements entered into the overlay before they are inserted into the primary area.6. The method of further comprising a step of sending the reply to one or more recipients after the elements are inserted into the primary area.7. The method of wherein the step of inserting the elements into the primary area further comprises removing the overlay.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:after displaying the overlay, detecting a focus change ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES

A system for remotely controlling mobile communication devices includes a redirection system, a remote control system and a mobile data communication device. The redirection system detects a triggering event at a host system and in response to the triggering event continuously redirects data items from the host system to a wireless network. The mobile data communication device receives data items from the wireless network and executes a plurality of device operations. The remote control system receives control information from a user interface and transmits the control information through the redirection system to the wireless network. The control information is received and executed by the mobile data communication device to remotely control one or more of the device operations. Methods of controlling the operation of mobile data communication devices are also disclosed. 1. A method , performed by a server , for controlling one or more control operations on a plurality of mobile communication devices , the method comprising:selecting a control operation from a plurality of the control operations;selecting a group of mobile communication devices from a plurality of mobile communication devices;generating, in response to selection of the control operation and selection of the group, a control message that is configured to inform the mobile communication devices of the group to execute the control operation; andsending the control message over a wireless network to each mobile communication device of the group.2. The method of wherein claim 1 , for each mobile communication device of the group claim 1 , the control operation is configured to disable at least one functionality on the mobile communication device.3. The method of wherein the control operation is configured to disable all functionality on the mobile communication device.4. The method of wherein claim 1 , for each mobile communication device of the group claim 1 , if no password was set for the mobile ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING CONFIGURATION SETTINGS FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES AND SERVICES

A system for controlling configuration settings for mobile data communication devices and services includes a redirection server and a policy generation system. The redirection server detects a triggering event in a host system and in response to the triggering event continuously redirects data items from the host system to a wireless network. Each mobile data communication device receives data items from the wireless network and includes a device configuration stored in a memory location on the mobile data communication device. The device configuration of each mobile data communication device controls one or more functions of the mobile data communication device. The policy generation system receives a policy setting from a user interface and stores the policy setting in a user information record associated with a mobile data communication device. The redirection server detects the policy setting in the user information record and in response to detecting the policy setting transmits the policy setting over the wireless network to the mobile data communication device associated with the user information record. The mobile data communication device automatically modifies the device configuration to include the policy setting. Methods of controlling a configuration setting in mobile data communication devices are also disclosed. 1. A method for controlling a configuration setting in a mobile data communication device in a communication system , wherein the communication system includes a redirection system that detects a triggering event in a host system and in response to the triggering event continuously redirects data items from the host system over a wireless network to the mobile data communication device , comprising the steps of:providing a device configuration for the mobile data communication device that controls one or more functions of the mobile data communication device;receiving a policy setting for the mobile data communication device at a policy ...

ENHANCED PERFORMANCE OF MINERAL BASED AQUEOUS BARRIER COATINGS

A method for preparing an aqueous based coating system, and coating systems made thereby, for coating onto paper and/or paperboard for providing barrier to liquid, moisture vapor, oil and grease including a pigment and a polymer emulsion system or natural based binding system. One alternative of the method includes surface treating a pigment to form a pigment system and mixing a polymer emulsion system or natural based binding system with the pigment system. Another alternative of the method includes mixing a pigment and polymer emulsion system or natural based binding system and hydrophobizing the polymer emulsion system or natural based binding system by adding silanes, siloxanes, siloxane/silicone resin blends, or their carbon based analogs. 1. A method for preparing an aqueous based coating system for coating onto paper and/or paperboard for providing barrier to liquid , moisture vapor , oil and grease , comprising:surface treating a pigment to form a pigment system; andmixing a polymer emulsion system or natural based binding system with the pigment system.2. The method of wherein a component of the pigment system has been modified by a thermal treatment process.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pigment is surface treated with materials selected from the group consisting of surfactants claim 1 , hydrophobically-modified polymers claim 1 , styrene-acrylic resin emulsion claim 1 , styrene-butadiene latex emulsions claim 1 , blends of styrene acrylic and styrene butadiene latex emulsions claim 1 , and silanes claim 1 , siloxanes claim 1 , siloxane/silicone resin blends claim 1 , and their carbon-based analogs.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pigment is at least one inorganic material selected from kaolin claim 1 , bentonite claim 1 , mica claim 1 , talc claim 1 , attapulgite claim 1 , and zeolite.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polymer emulsion system comprises a styrene-acrylic resin emulsion.6. The method of further comprising mixing an ...

Hot stick power analyzer

A hot stick power analyzer includes a housing mounted on a pole and a channel for a power line. A ground line extends from the housing and there is a power line conductive contact. A voltage sensor includes voltage sensing circuitry connected to the power line conductive contact and the ground line. There is a high voltage capacitance between the ground line and the voltage sensing circuitry. A current sensor includes windings about and spaced from the power line. A processing subsystem is responsive to the voltage sensing circuitry and to the current sensor and is configured to compute power analysis metrics.

WIRELESS MECHANISM FOR DETECTING AN OPEN OR CLOSED CONTAINER, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME

An electronic device including a continuity sensor and electrical circuitry configured to detect and report the continuity state of an article, container or product packaging is disclosed. The continuity sensor includes a first substrate with first and second coils thereon, and a second substrate with a third coil thereon. The first coil has an integrated circuit electrically connected thereto. The first substrate is part of, or is attached or secured to a part of the article, container or packaging. The second substrate is another part of, or is attached or secured to another part of the article, container or packaging. One of the article, container or packaging parts is (re)movable with respect to the other part. The first and second coils have one coupling when the article, container or packaging is closed or sealed, and a different coupling when the article, container or packaging is open or unsealed. 1. A multi-state article which comprises a sensor for sensing when the article is in at least a first one of its states , the sensor comprising a system of coils which is adapted to provide a coil coupling which is representative of the first state when the article is in the first state.2. The article of claim 1 , which is further be adapted to provide a coil coupling which is representative of a second state claim 1 , different from the first state claim 1 , of the article when the article is in the second state.3. A multi-state article which comprises a sensor for sensing when the article is in at least a first one of its states claim 1 , the sensor comprising a system of coils which is able to adopt different coil configurations claim 1 , the coil system having a first coil configuration which is adopted when the article is in the first state and which is able to provide a coil coupling which is representative of the first state.4. The article of claim 3 , wherein the article further has a second coil configuration which is adopted when the article is in a ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING CONFIGURATION SETTINGS FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES AND SERVICES

A method, device and system for controlling a user device by a server. In one example, the user device comprises a plurality of applications, the method comprising: defining a set of application policy settings for the user device; and transmitting to the user device the application policy settings to control the management of at least one of the plurality of applications, wherein at least one of the application policy settings controls how at least one setting of the at least one of the plurality of applications may be user-configurable. 1. A method for controlling , by a server , a user device comprising a plurality of applications , comprising:defining a set of policy settings for the user device; andtransmitting to the user device the policy settings to control the management of at least one of the plurality of applications, wherein at least one of the policy settings controls how at least one setting of the at least one of the plurality of applications may be user-configurable.2. The method of wherein the user device is a mobile data communication device and the set of policy settings comprise at least one client policy setting selected from the group comprising: a setting that specifies whether particular software applications or services can be installed and executed on the mobile data communication device claim 1 , a setting that specifies whether a security password is required to access the mobile data communication device claim 1 , a setting that specifies whether a user of the mobile data communication device can change the device configuration claim 1 , a setting that enables a long term mobile data communication device timeout claim 1 , a setting that enables mobile data communication device security password pattern checking claim 1 , a setting that specifies a maximum mobile data communication device security password age claim 1 , a setting that specifies a maximum security timeout period for the mobile data communication device claim 1 , a setting ...

System and Method for Optimizing the Routing of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Key Material in A Network

A system and method are described for proactively performing key swaps among nodes in a quantum key distribution (QKD) network. The method includes determining a routing solution for nodes in the QKD network; making the routing solution available to the nodes in the QKD network; and initiating key swaps among the nodes in the QKD network according to the routing solution, prior to key requests being made within the QKD network. The method can also include continuously performing key swaps among the nodes in the QKD network according to the routing solution; detecting a change in capacity and/or a change in demand on one or more links within the QKD network; determining a new routing solution based on the detected change; and continuously preforming subsequent key swaps according to the new routing solution. 1. A method of proactively performing key swaps among nodes in a quantum key distribution (QKD) network , the method comprising:determining a routing solution for nodes in the QKD network;making the routing solution available to the nodes in the QKD network; andinitiating key swaps among the nodes in the QKD network according to the routing solution, prior to key requests being made within the QKD network.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:continuously performing key swaps among the nodes in the QKD network according to the routing solution;detecting a change in capacity and/or a change in demand on one or more links within the QKD network;determining a new routing solution based on the detected change; andcontinuously preforming subsequent key swaps according to the new routing solution.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising periodically checking for changes in capacity and/or changes in demand to trigger determining the new routing solution.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the routing solution comprises:obtaining a capacity and a demand for each link between nodes in the QKD network; andusing the capacities and demands to ...

System and Method for Proactively Buffering Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Key Material

A system and method are provided for proactively buffering quantum key distribution (QKD) key material. The method includes monitoring key generation rates and surpluses at QKD devices at each node of a QKD link in a QKD network, retrieving surplus key material from the QKD devices at one or both nodes of the QKD link, and buffering the surplus key material in a local storage at one or both nodes in the QKD link. The surplus key material can be used to offset overhead introduced in securely relaying keys between non-adjacent demand pairs in the QKD network. The surplus key material can also be used to offset future transient decreases in key generation rates. 1. A method of proactively buffering quantum key distribution (QKD) key material , the method comprising:monitoring key generation rates and surpluses at QKD devices at each node of a QKD link in a QKD network;retrieving surplus key material from the QKD devices at one or both nodes of the QKD link; andbuffering the surplus key material in a local storage at one or both nodes in the QKD link.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the surplus key material is used to offset overhead introduced in securely relaying keys between non-adjacent demand pairs in the QKD network.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the surplus key material is used to offset future transient decreases in key generation rates.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising coordinating between servers communicating with the QKD devices in the QKD network to determine the surpluses.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the key generation rates and surpluses are monitored by querying an application programming interface (API) of the QKD device.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising periodically querying the QKD devices according to a poll interval.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising accessing a standards-specific interface of the QKD device to query the QKD device for the quantity of key material available for retrieval and buffering.8 ...

Device housing for an aerosol container

An assembly having: a container configured to contain a product, the container having an end having a dispensing end surface, a central axis which extends through the end, and a neck underneath the end, the neck having an outer surface which tapers outwardly away from the central axis as it extends in a direction towards the end; an accessory non-removably mounted on the end of the container, the accessory having a surface bearing against the dispensing end surface of the container, and a sleeve disposed about the neck so that an inner surface of the sleeve is in facing relation with the neck outer surface, and; an annular collar wedged between the sleeve inner surface and the neck outer surface and joined to the sleeve inner surface by a permanent joint.

FLUID DISPENSING DEVICE

A fluid dispensing device for dispensing a fluid form medicament formulation having 1. A finger-operable actuating member for a fluid dispensing device for movement transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis of a fluid discharge device of the fluid dispensing device to apply a force to the fluid discharge device to move the fluid discharge device along its longitudinal axis so as to discharge a fluid medicament formulation therefrom , wherein the actuating member has a surface for applying the force to a follower of the fluid discharge device , wherein the surface has a two-stage profile to provide a pre-load means to prevent discharge from the fluid discharge device until a pre-determined force is applied to the actuating member , and wherein the two-stage profile comprises an initial concave high gradient profile and a subsequent convex lower gradient profile such that , in use , no significant force is transferable from the actuating member to the fluid discharge device along the longitudinal axis until the pre-determined force is applied to the actuating member.2. The actuating member of claim 1 , wherein there is a relatively smooth break point between the high and lower gradient profiles.3. The actuating member of claim 1 , wherein the high and lower gradient profiles both have a part-circle form.4. The actuating member of claim 1 , wherein the two-stage profile is disposed at one end of the actuating member.51. The actuating member of claim 1 , which is a lever.6. The actuating member of claim 5 , wherein the lever is adapted for pivotal movement about a lower end thereof for movement transverse with respect to the longitudinal axis.7. The actuating member of claim 6 , wherein the two-stage profile is disposed at an upper end of the lever.8. The actuating member of claim 1 , comprised in a housing for movably housing the fluid discharge device such that the actuating member is movable transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis to apply the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES

A system for remotely controlling mobile communication devices includes a redirection system, a remote control system and a mobile data communication device. The redirection system detects a triggering event at a host system and in response to the triggering event continuously redirects data items from the host system to a wireless network. The mobile data communication device receives data items from the wireless network and executes a plurality of device operations. The remote control system receives control information from a user interface and transmits the control information through the redirection system to the wireless network. The control information is received and executed by the mobile data communication device to remotely control one or more of the device operations. Methods of controlling the operation of mobile data communication devices are also disclosed. 1. A device comprising:one or more processors;one or more memory devices; and receive electronic messaging data; and', 'in response to receiving a control message, execute a specified control operation, the specified control operation including a disable request that disables at least one functionality on the device, and return an error message if the device could not properly execute the disable request., 'control message processing software stored on the one or more memory devices and executable by the one or more processors, wherein, when executed, the control message processing software being configured to2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the control processing software is further configured to receive a re-enable instruction that causes the device to re-enable operation of the device.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the control processing software is further configured to authenticate the received control message.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein prior to disabling the at least one functionality on the device claim 1 , the control processing software is further configured to transmit a ...

METHOD AND DEVICE TO SIMPLIFY MESSAGE COMPOSITION

A method and device to simplify message reply composition on a communications device, using a partially transparent overlay to allow a user to freely scroll and move around to other sections of a message or message chain while still being able to see and edit the reply being composed. When the reply is scrolled such that the composition field is not visible on the display screen, the device displays the overlay when the user enters text or on user request. The user may then type text into the overlay while viewing the underlying portion of the reply message, such as previous messages in the string. 1. A method for composing text , comprising:displaying, on a display, a composition field and a second field, the second field including text;receiving an input for inclusion in the composition field;determining that a portion of the composition field is not visible on the display when the input is received;in response to the determining, displaying an overlay, the overlay including an input area; anddisplaying the input in the input area of the overlay.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprisingdetecting an insert event; andin response to detecting the insert event, inserting the input into the composition field and removing the overlay from the display.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the insert event is any one of a user-generated event claim 2 , a system event claim 2 , and a combination of the user-generated event and the system event.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition field includes a composition input claim 1 , and further comprising populating the input area of the overlay with the composition input in response to the determining.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the overlay is superimposed onto the second field.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the overlay is a partially transparent overlay.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein a size of the overlay is smaller than a size of the display.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the input includes at ...

VEHICLE CABIN FILTER ASSEMBLY

A vehicle cabin filter assembly comprising a housing and a plurality of filter modules mounted to the housing. The filter modules comprise a first filter module, a second filter module positioned downstream of the first filter module, and a third filter module positioned downstream of the second filter module. Each filter module comprises a particulate filter element, and at least one of the filter modules comprises a gas filter element. The second filter module has a separation efficiency higher than the first filter module, and the third filter module has a separation efficiency higher than the second filter module. 1. A vehicle cabin filter assembly comprising:a housing; anda plurality of filter modules mounted to the housing,wherein the plurality of filter modules comprises a first filter module, a second filter module positioned downstream of the first filter module, and a third filter module positioned downstream of the second filter module, each filter module comprises a particulate filter element, the second filter module has a separation efficiency higher than the first filter module, the third filter module has a separation efficiency higher than the second filter module, and at least one of the filter modules comprises a gas filter element.2. The filter assembly in of claim 1 , wherein the at least one of the filter modules comprises a further particulate filter element claim 1 , wherein the particulate filter element is positioned upstream of the gas filter element claim 1 , the further particulate filter element is positioned downstream of the gas filter element claim 1 , and the further particulate filter element has a separation efficiency higher than the particulate filter element.3. The filter assembly of claim 1 , wherein the gas filter element comprises granules of an adsorbent.4. The filter assembly of claim 1 , wherein the third filter module provides HEPA-grade filtration.5. The filter of claim 1 , wherein the filter elements of the second and ...

VEHICLE CABIN FILTER ASSEMBLY

A vehicle cabin filter assembly comprising a filter module and a further filter module positioned downstream of the filter module. Each filter module comprises one or more filter elements. The filter elements of the filter module are pleated at a first pleat pitch and comprise a gas filter element. The filter elements of the further filter module are pleated at a second pleat pitch and comprise a particulate filter element. And the second pleat pitch is smaller than the first pleat pitch. 1. A vehicle cabin filter assembly comprising:a filter module; anda further filter module positioned downstream of the filter module, wherein:each filter module comprises one or more filter elements,the filter elements of the filter module are pleated at a first pleat pitch and comprise a gas filter element,the filter elements of the further filter module are pleated at a second pleat pitch and comprise a particulate filter element, andthe second pleat pitch is smaller than the first pleat pitch.2. The filter assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first pleat pitch is between 5 and 9 mm claim 1 , and the second pleat pitch is between 2 and 5 mm.3. The filter assembly of claim 1 , wherein the filter elements of the filter module comprise a particulate filter element positioned upstream of the gas filter element.4. The filter assembly of claim 3 , wherein the filter elements of the filter module comprise a further particulate filter element positioned downstream of the gas filter element.5. The filter assembly of claim 4 , wherein the further particulate filter element has a separation efficiency higher than that of the particulate filter element of the filter module.6. The filter assembly of claim 1 , wherein the gas filter element comprises granules of an adsorbent.7. The filter assembly of claim 1 , wherein the filter elements of the filter module comprise a particulate filter element claim 1 , and the further filter module has a separation efficiency higher than that of the filter ...

DEVICE FOR USE WITH BODY TISSUE SPHINCTERS

A medical device may include an implantable device for treating a body tissue structure. The implantable device may include a plurality of bodies spaced from adjacent bodies and arranged so as to be configured to extend around an exterior surface of a body tissue structure. The bodies may be configured to apply a static force to the body tissue in a relaxed state and may adjust or move in response to a radially outward force above a threshold level that is acting on one or more of the bodies. The bodies may be pliable and/or made with a pliable material. The bodies may be interconnected via interconnecting regions. One or more of the bodies may be configured to articulate so as to conform to movement of a body tissue structure. A skeletal component may or may not extend through one or more of the plurality of bodies. 1. An implantable device for implantation around a body tissue structure comprising:a plurality of pliable bodies, each pliable body spaced from an adjacent pliable body of the plurality of pliable bodies;an interconnecting region extending between two sequential pliable bodies of the plurality of pliable bodies; andwherein the plurality of pliable bodies and the interconnecting region are configured to extend around a body tissue structure such that the plurality of pliable bodies apply a static force to an exterior surface of the body tissue structure in a relaxed configuration and a portion of one or more of the plurality of pliable bodies adjust radially outward in a stressed configuration in response to a radially outward force acting on the one or more of the plurality of bodies.2. The implantable device of claim 1 , wherein each pliable body of the plurality of pliable bodies have a predetermined height dimension of or between 3/16 inch to one (1) inch.3. The implantable device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of pliable bodies are formed from a silicone material.4. The implantable device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of pliable bodies and ...

METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR EFFICIENTLY DETERMINING PRIORITY OF DATA IN A DATABASE

A method and apparatus for determining priority of data in a database managed by a computing device are provided. The data comprises a list of events, the computing device comprising a processing unit interconnected with a memory device and a display device. Context data is processing at the processing unit to determine a priority ranking for each of the items, wherein processing the context data to determine a priority ranking comprises at least one of processing attendance data, location, event data, and telephone record data. Respective areas of the display device are controlled to provide visual representations of each of the events, each respective area controlled according to the priority ranking. 1. A method for determining priority of data in a database managed by a computing device , the data comprising a list of events , the computing device comprising a processing unit interconnected with a memory device and a display device , the method comprising:processing context data at the processing unit to determine an attendance history, and based on the attendance history a priority ranking for each of the events in the list; generating reminder data for at least two calendar events based on the priority ranking; and', 'controlling the display device to provide the reminder data for the at least two calendar events based on the priority ranking as determined based on the attendance history., 'controlling respective areas of the display device to provide visual representations of each of the events in a calendar application, each respective area controlled according to the priority ranking; and'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating reminder data includes an option for at least one of declining a calendar event invitation and moving an event associated with the data.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising controlling the display device to provide a calendar view of the data claim 1 , wherein each of the events comprises a calendar event given a ...

Microphone

A microphone includes a housing and a microphone capsule positioned within the housing. The microphone is also provided with a vibration damping, non-porous capsule support member supporting the microphone capsule within the housing and electronic circuitry transmitting the signal from the microphone capsule to other equipment. 1. A microphone , comprising:a housing;a microphone capsule positioned within and supported by;a vibration damping, non-porous capsule support member within the housing; the non-porous capsule support member includes a substantially solid cylindrical support member body having a top surface, a bottom surface and a sidewall extending between the top surface and the bottom surface; andelectronic circuitry housed in an internal cavity of the housing for transmitting a signal from the microphone capsule to sound processing equipment.2. The microphone according to claim 1 , wherein the housing is a substantially hollow cylindrical member having an open end shaped and dimensioned for receiving the microphone capsule.3. The microphone according to claim 2 , wherein the capsule support member supports the microphone capsule within the open end of the housing.4. The microphone according to claim 1 , wherein the microphone capsule includes an omni-directional pick-up pattern.5. The microphone according to claim 1 , wherein the microphone is an electret microphone.6. (canceled)7. The microphone according to claim 1 , wherein the capsule support member includes an aperture in which the microphone capsule is mounted.8. The microphone according to claim 7 , wherein the central aperture extends through the capsule support member such that it extends from the top surface to the bottom surface so that electrical wires extend from the microphone capsule to the electronic circuitry of the microphone.9. The microphone according to claim 1 , wherein the capsule support member is cylindrical.10. The microphone according to claim 1 , wherein the top surface is ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING CONFIGURATION SETTINGS FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES AND SERVICES

A system for controlling configuration settings for mobile data communication devices and services includes a redirection server and a policy generation system. The redirection server detects a triggering event in a host system and in response to the triggering event continuously redirects data items from the host system to a wireless network. Each mobile data communication device receives data items from the wireless network and includes a device configuration stored in a memory location on the mobile data communication device. The device configuration of each mobile data communication device controls one or more functions of the mobile data communication device. The policy generation system receives a policy setting from a user interface and stores the policy setting in a user information record associated with a mobile data communication device. The redirection server detects the policy setting in the user information record and in response to detecting the policy setting transmits the policy setting over the wireless network to the mobile data communication device associated with the user information record. The mobile data communication device automatically modifies the device configuration to include the policy setting. Methods of controlling a configuration setting in mobile data communication devices are also disclosed. 1. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing program instructions that when executed by a processor , cause the processor to control a configuration setting in a mobile data communication device in a communication system , wherein the communication system includes a redirection system that detects a triggering event in a host system and in response to the triggering event continuously redirects data items from the host system over a wireless network to the mobile data communication device , comprising:providing a device configuration for the mobile data communication device that controls one or more functions of the mobile data ...

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND STORAGE MEDIA FOR PERMISSIONED DELEGATION IN A COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT

Systems, methods, and storage media, for enforcing transaction permissions delegation in a computing environment are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: receive a permissions request, from a requesting computing system for a permissions certificate; transmit a login request to a user computing system associated with a user; receive an acceptance from the user in response to the login request; generate a permissions certificate data structure in response to the acceptance; and return the permissions certificate to the requesting computing system whereby the requesting computing system will be permitted to accomplish the transaction with a transacting party in place of the issuer computing system based on possession of the permissions certificate paired with a cryptographic signature based on a private cryptographic key associated with the requesting computing system. 1. A certificate issuer computing system for enforcing permissions delegation in a computing environment , the system comprising: receive a permissions request, from a requesting computing system, for a permissions certificate, the permissions request specifying permissions to execute a transaction and a cryptographic public key associated with the requesting computing system;', 'transmit a login request to a user computing system associated with a user, the login request causing a login interface to be displayed on the user computing system;', 'receive an acceptance from the user in response to the login request;', 'generate a permissions certificate data structure in response to the acceptance, the permissions certificate data structure including the cryptographic public key associated with the requesting computing device, a cryptographic public key associated with the issuer computing system, a permissions indication indicating permissions held by the issuer computer system, and a certificate signature of the issuer private key against the certificate object; and', 'return the permissions ...

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Medicament dispenser

A medicament dispenser for use in the storage, presentation and/or dispensing of medicament comprising a body shaped for receipt of a medicament container. In association with the body, there is a first transceiver for transmitting and receiving data. A medicament container is receivable by the body. In association with the medicament container, there is a second transceiver for transmitting and receiving data. Data is transferable in two-way fashion from the first transceiver to the second transceiver. The medicament dispenser may be supplied in kit of parts form.

Dispenser for dispensing medicament and actuation indicating device

DISTRIBUTOR DEVICE

Un aparato distribuidor para distribuir medicamento, quecomprende: un alojamiento que tiene un soporte; un recipiente colocable dentro del alojamiento, que tiene un miembro de salida, en donde el recipiente se puede mover con relación al alojamiento para permitir las distribuciones del mismo y el miembro de salida se puede conectar con el soporte para impedir el movimiento relativo entre éstos; y un indicador de accionamiento, colocable dentro del alojamiento, en donde el recipiente y el indicador de accionamiento se pueden remover en forma reversible desde el alojamiento como una unidad individual. A dispensing apparatus for dispensing medicine, comprising: a housing having a support; a container placeable within the housing, having an outlet member, wherein the container can be moved relative to the housing to allow for dispensing thereof, and the outlet member can be connected to the holder to prevent relative movement therebetween; and a drive indicator, mountable within the housing, where the container and drive indicator can be reversibly removed from the housing as a single unit.

Distributor, and, use thereof

"DISTRIBUIDOR, E, USO DO MESMO". é fornecido um distribuidor adequado para a distribuição de medicamento, particularmente medicamento para uso no tratamento de desordens respiratórias. O distribuidor compreende um alojamento (1) possuindo um suporte (5), um recipiente (2), localizável dentro do dito alojamento (1), possuindo uma saída (3), onde o dito recipiente (2) distribui através da dita saída (3) em resposta ao movimento do recipiente (2) com relação ao alojamento (1) e um indicador de atuação possuindo um mecanismo de indexação (13, 43) acionável pelo movimento do recipiente (2) com relação ao alojamento (1). O mecanismo de indexação (13, 43) inclui um elemento de acoplamento para compensar o movimento excessivo do recipiente (2) com relação ao alojamento (1).

Registration of an agent to process management object updates

A method is disclosed for providing an updated management object to an agent. The method includes the agent specifying the updated management object, and a device management client providing the updated management object.

Imaging system for performing tomosynthesis on object region, has motion controller continuously moving x-ray source along linear path relative to object and processing unit processing image data into tomosynthesis data

The system has an x-ray source (110) continuously moving along a linear path (200). The source transmits x-ray radiation through a region of object (130). A motion controller (120) continuously moves the source along the path relative to object. An x-ray detector (150) detects the transmitted radiation and acquires an x-ray image data. A processing unit (170) processes the image data into a tomosynthesis image of the region. The x-ray source is positioned a predetermined distance from the object. The motion controller is coupled to the x-ray source. The x-ray detector is positioned at a predetermined distance from the x-ray source and the processing unit is coupled to the x-ray detector. An independent claim is also included for a method of generating a tomosynthesis image of a region of an object.

Dispenser with doses' counter

There is provided a dispenser suitable for dispensing medicament, particularly medicament for use in the treatment of respiratory disorders. The dispenser comprises a housing ( 1 ) having a support ( 5 ); a container ( 2 ), locatable within said housing ( 1 ), having an outlet ( 3 ), wherein said container ( 2 ) dispenses through said outlet ( 3 ) in response to movement of the container ( 2 ), relative to the housing ( 1 ); and an actuation indicator having an indexing mechanism ( 13, 43 ) actuatable by movement of the container ( 2 ) relative to the housing ( 1 ). A couple mechanism ( 13, 43 ) is provided which couples the indexing mechanism ( 13, 43 ) to the container ( 2 ) to compensate for any variation in pre-actuation positionings of the indexing mechanism and container.

System and method for performing a light weight, wireless activation of a mobile communication device

A method, mobile device and activation server for wirelessly activating a mobile communication device at an activation server sends an activation summary to the mobile communication device in response to receiving a request for activation. The activation summary provides notification of a number of services that can be activated on the mobile communication device. Responsive to receiving a selection of at least one of the services, the method downloads at least one of configuration information and routing information for the selected service to the mobile communication device.

HEAT-INSULATING CONTINUOUS FILAMENT MATERIALS.

Method of securely transferring services between mobile devices

A method for securely transferring a service from a first mobile device to a second mobile device, the service being associated with a server configured for facilitating provisioning of services to mobile devices over a wireless communications network. The method includes generating in the first mobile device a shared key, the shared key being generated using a master key unique to the server and to the first mobile device, the master key being accessible by the server and by the first mobile device; and sending said shared key from the first mobile device to the second mobile device using an alternate communication mechanism independent from the server.

Dispenser with doses counter

There is provided a dispenser suit-able for dispensing medicament, partic-ularly medicament for use in the treat-ment of respiratory disorders. The dis-penser comprises a housing (1) having a support (5), a container (2), locatable within said housing (1), having an outlet (3), wherein said container (2) dispenses through said outlet (3) in response to movement of the container (2) relative to the housing (1) and an actuation indica-tor having an indexing mechanism (13, 43) actutable by movement of the con-tainer (2) relative to the housing (1). The indexing mechanism (13, 43) includes a coupling element to compensate for ex-cess movement of the container (2) rel-ative to the housing (1).

Pushback methods and apparatus for use in communicating messages to mobile communication devices

A method of pushing messages to a mobile communication device involves steps of causing a message to be sent to a relay network for delivery to the mobile communication device through one of a plurality of wireless communication networks communicatively coupled to the relay network; receiving a result message when the mobile communication device is unavailable to receive the message; maintaining storage of the message in memory accessible by the host server after the result message is received; receiving a status message when the mobile communication device is available to receive the message; and causing the message to be sent again to the relay network for delivery to the mobile communication device in response to receiving the status message. The result message comprises a message identifier that uniquely corresponds to the message. During the unavailability of the mobile device, the relay network does not maintain the message in memory.

System and method for compressing secure E-mail for exchange with a mobile data communication device

A system and method are provided for pre-processing encrypted and/or signed messages at a host system before the message is transmitted to a wireless mobile communication device. The message is received at the host system from a message sender. There is a determination as to whether any of the message receivers has a corresponding wireless mobile communication device. For each message receiver that has a corresponding wireless mobile communication device: the message is processed so as to modify the message with respect to encryption and/or authentication aspect. The processed message is transmitted to a wireless mobile communication device that corresponds to the first message receiver. The system and method may include post-processing messages sent from a wireless mobile communications device to a remote system. Authentication and/or encryption message processing is performed upon the message. The processed message may then be sent through the remote system to one or more receivers.

System and method for controlling event reminders

A system and method are provided for obtaining data that could affect event details, such that this data can be used to generate alerts that are sent early enough to give the user time to reach the event, predict lateness, arrange replacements/delegates, reschedule, cancel meetings in advance, etc. By more intelligently providing reminders to the user, the above--described unforeseen circumstances can be dealt with. In some embodiments, an aggregation of various external data sources as well as internal data can be used to better predict when a user should be reminded of the time for their event, determine and advise whether they may be late regardless, and/or enable the user to arrange a delegate or replacement or to reschedule or cancel the event.

Method for making a blister package

There is provided a method of forming a blister pack comprising contacting a base sheet having a blister pocket therein with a cover sheet and applying laser energy to form a join between said cover sheet and said blister pocket of said base sheet. The blister pack is preferably in the form of an elongate strip. The blister pack is suitable for the containment of a range of different products, particularly medicaments.

VERY HIGH FREQUENCY OMNIDIRECTIONAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM ANTENNA

Method, system and apparatus for efficiently determining priority of data in a database

A method and apparatus for determining priority of data in a database managed by a computing device are provided. The data comprises a list of events, the computing device comprising a processing unit interconnected with a memory device and a display device. Context data is processing at the processing unit to determine a priority ranking for each of the items, wherein processing the context data to determine a priority ranking comprises at least one of processing attendance data, location, event data, and telephone record data. Respective areas of the display device are controlled to provide visual representations of each of the events, each respective area controlled according to the priority ranking.

Nozzle for a nasal inhaler

There is provided a nasal dispensing nozzle (70) for use with a fluid medicament discharge pump device (30) having a discharge outlet (31) for discharge of pumped fluid medicament (35), the nasal dispensing nozzle comprising a body (56) defining a fluid flow channel (60), - an inlet port (57) defining an inlet to said channel, said inlet port shaped for receipt of said discharge outlet to enable delivery of said pumped fluid medicament to the channel; and an outlet port (58) defining an outlet from the channel. The channel is shaped to impart acceleration and angular momentum to the pumped fluid medicament. The body is comprised of a mating assembly of like component parts and suitably, defines a cylindrical form.

Novel treated mineral pigments for aqueous based barrier coatings

This invention is directed to novel pigments, pigment systems (including components not classified as pigments) and formulations for use in an aqueous coating system applied onto cellulosic (paper and/or paperboard) and non-cellulosic substrates (polyethylene (PE), polylactic acid (PLA), polyvinyl acetate (PVAc), etc.) to impart barrier properties.

HOUSING FOR A DEVICE ON AN AEROSOL CAN

Hot stick power analyzer

A hot stick power analyzer includes a housing mounted on a pole and a channel for a power line. A ground line extends from the housing and there is a power line conductive contact. A voltage sensor includes voltage sensing circuitry connected to the power line conductive contact and the ground line. There is a high voltage capacitance between the ground line and the voltage sensing circuitry. A current sensor includes windings about and spaced from the power line. A processing subsystem is responsive to the voltage sensing circuitry and to the current sensor and is configured to compute power analysis metrics.

METHOD, MOBILE DEVICES AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR DATA MANAGEMENT

DRYER FABRIC IN COMBINED PROPELLERS AND BELT MADE IN SUCH A FABRIC

CE TISSU COMPORTE UN CERTAIN NOMBRE DE FILS MONOFILAMENTS 1, 2, 3 ENROULES EN HELICES A PAS A GAUCHE ET A DROITE ALTERNANTES. CHAQUE HELICE CONTIENT AU MOINS TROIS TIGES 18 PARALLELES A SON AXE, LES HELICES 1, 3 A PAS A GAUCHE ETANT ARTICULEES ENTRE ELLES PAR DES TIGES NON ADJACENTES ET LES HELICES 2 A PAS A DROITE ETANT ARTICULEES ENTRE ELLES PAR DES TIGES NON ADJACENTES. LES FILS DES HELICES A PAS A GAUCHE ET A DROITE ADJACENTES SE TOUCHENT ET LES HELICES SONT DECALEES L'UNE PAR RAPPORT A L'AUTRE DANS LE SENS DE LA LONGUEUR DU TISSU. THIS FABRIC INCLUDES A CERTAIN NUMBER OF MONOFILAMENT YARNS 1, 2, 3 WOUND IN LEFT AND RIGHT ALTERNATE STEP PROPELLERS. EACH PROPELLER CONTAINS AT LEAST THREE 18 STEMS PARALLETED TO ITS AXIS, THE LEFT-HAND PROPELLERS 1, 3 BEING ARTICULATED BETWEEN THEM BY NON-ADJACENT RODS AND THE RIGHT-HAND 2-STEP PROPELLERS BEING ARTICULATED BETWEEN THEM BY NON-ADJACENT RODS. THE THREADS OF THE ADJACENT LEFT AND RIGHT STEP PROPELLERS TOUCH AND THE PROPELLERS ARE OFFSET WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER IN THE DIRECTION OF THE LENGTH OF THE FABRIC.

THERMALLY INSULATING MATERIALS OF CONTINUOUS FILAMENT.

LA PRESENTE INVENCION SE REFIERE A UN MATERIAL AISLANTE QUE SE COMPONE DE FILAMENTOS CONTINUOS DE UN MATERIAL SINTETICO QUE SE CARACTERIZA PORQUE LOS FILAMENTOS TIENEN UN DIAMETRO MEDIO DE 4 A 20 MICRAS Y PORQUE LOS FILAMENTOS SE SEPARAN POR ESTIRAMIENTO Y SUBSIGUIENTE RELAJACION DE UN HAZ RIZADO DE LOS MENCIONADOS FILAMENTOS. THE PRESENT INVENTION REFERS TO AN INSULATING MATERIAL THAT IS COMPOSED OF CONTINUOUS FILAMENTS OF A SYNTHETIC MATERIAL WHICH IS CHARACTERIZED BECAUSE THE FILAMENTS HAVE A MEDIUM DIAMETER OF 4 TO 20 MICRONS AND BECAUSE THE FILAMENTS ARE SEPARATED BY STRETCHING AND SUBSEQUENT OF A RELATIVE STRENGTH THE MENTIONED FILAMENTS.

Method for processing encoded messages for exchange with a mobile data communication device

A system and method are provided for pre-processing encrypted and/or signed messages at a host system before the message is transmitted to a wireless mobile communication device. The message is received at the host system from a message sender. There is a determination as to whether any of the message receivers has a corresponding wireless mobile communication device. For each message receiver that has a corresponding wireless mobile communication device, the message is processed so as to modify the message with respect to one or more encryption and/or authentication aspects. The processed message is transmitted to a wireless mobile communication device that corresponds to the first message receiver. The system and method may include post-processing messages sent from a wireless mobile communications device to a host system. Authentication and/or encryption message processing is performed upon the message. The processed message may then be sent through the host system to one or more receivers.

Method and system to automatically park a voice call for data transfer

Fluid dispensing device with stopper

A fluid dispensing device is disclosed having a body housing a pump action fluid discharge device having a dispensing nozzle. The fluid dispensing device comprises a body defining a cavity and a dispensing nozzle having a dispensing orifice, a fluid discharging device housed in the cavity, the fluid discharging device having a hollow casing defining a reservoir for containing a volume of fluid and a plunger slidingly engaged within the hollow casing, the plunger having a tubular portion which extends from a first end of the hollow casing for co-operation with the dispensing nozzle to enable pumped delivery of fluid from the reservoir to the dispensing nozzle, wherein the dispensing orifice of the dispensing nozzle is provided with a reversible stopper.

Medicament carrier

There is provided a medicament carrier comprising a foldable elongate strip having a first portion (330; 430) and a second portion (330; 430); a fold between said first portion and said second portion such that the first portion contacts the second portion; and a join (318; 418) between the first portion and the second portion, wherein said join and the fold form the edges of a pocket or pouch (320; 420) for containment of medicament product for topical application (325; 425). An adhesive portion (360; 465) is provided to each of the first and second portion for adhesive attachment of said medicament carrier to mammalian skin. <IMAGE> <IMAGE> <IMAGE> <IMAGE> <IMAGE> <IMAGE>

Process for producing phenolic resins

Phenolic resin compositions

PHENOLIC RESIN COMPOSITIONS ABSTRACT The present invention is directed to a phenolic resin composition suitable for use in bonding refractory materials, such as sand, in the production of foundry moulds and cores and also in treating subterranean formations. The phenolic resin composition comprises an esterified phenolic compound, a phenolic novolak resin and a base, which will react to provide final cure in the presence of water or other polar solvent. The composition, once reacted, will bond granular refractory materials. The esterified phenolic compound contains at least one esterified methylol group positioned ortho or para to a phenolic hydroxyl group or an esterified phenolic hydroxyl group. Included within the invention are anhydrous precursors to the reactive phenolic resin composition and also foundry moulding compositions which incorporate the reactive phenolic resin compositions. Other embodiments of the invention include methods for making foundry moulds and cores and methods for curing the reactive phenolic resin composition.

Dispenser with dosing counter

Det er fremskaffet en dispenser som passer for dispensering av medikamenter, særlig medikamenter for bruk ved behandling av pusteforstyrrelser. Dispenseren omfatter et hus (1) med en støtte (5); en beholder (2), plasserbar inne i huset, men et utløpselement, hvori beholderen (2) er bevegelig i forhold til huset (1) for å muliggjøre dispensering derifra og utløpselementet er forbindbart med støtten (5) for å hindre relativ bevegelse derimellom; og en doseringsindikator (13,43) plasserbar inne i huset (1). Beholderen (2) og doseringsindikatoren (13,43) er reversibelt fjernbare fra huset (1) som en enkel enhet. A dispenser suitable for dispensing medications has been provided, in particular medications for use in the treatment of respiratory disorders. The dispenser comprises a housing (1) with a support (5); a container (2), positionable within the housing, but an outlet member, wherein the container (2) is movable relative to the housing (1) to allow dispensing therefrom and the outlet member is connected to the support (5) to prevent relative movement therebetween; and a metering indicator (13, 43) located within the housing (1). The container (2) and the metering indicator (13, 43) are reversibly removable from the housing (1) as a single unit.

Medicament carrier

Device housing for an aerosol container

An assembly having: a container configured to contain a product, the container having an end having a dispensing end surface, a central axis which extends through the end, and a neck underneath the end, the neck having an outer surface which tapers outwardly away from the central axis as it extends in a direction towards the end; an accessory non-removably mounted on the end of the container, the accessory having a surface bearing against the dispensing end surface of the container, and a sleeve disposed about the neck so that an inner surface of the sleeve is in facing relation with the neck outer surface, and; an annular collar wedged between the sleeve inner surface and the neck outer surface and joined to the sleeve inner surface by a permanent joint.

Dispenser with doses' counter

System and method for porting identity information assigned to a mobile communications device

In one embodiment, a scheme is provided for porting a personalized indicium, i.e., a Personal Information Number or PIN, from a first mobiles communications device to a second mobile communications device. Upon receiving identity information from the first mobile communications device via a secure pcer-to-peer communication session (414, 416), the second mobile communications device is operable to negotiate (450, 452, 454) with a network node (216) using at least a portion of the received identity information for reassigning the PIN to an identifier associated therewith. Upon successfully porting the PIN to the second mobile communications device a service provisioning database (219) is accordingly updated (456).

System and method for processing encoded messages for exchange with a mobile data communication device

A system and method are provided for pre-processing encrypted and/or signed messages at a host system before the message is transmitted to a wireless mobile communication device. The message is received at the host system from a message sender. There is a determination as to whether any of the message receivers has a corresponding wireless mobile communication device. For each message receiver that has a corresponding wireless mobile communication device, the message is processed so as to modify the message with respect to one or more encryption and/or authentication aspects. The processed message is transmitted to a wireless mobile communication device that corresponds to the first message receiver. The system and method may include post-processing messages sent from a wireless mobile communications device to a host system. Authentication and/or encryption message processing is performed upon the message. The processed message may then be sent through the host system to one or more receivers.

Actuation indicator for a dispensing device

An actuation indicator which includes a drums sub-assembly including a rotatable actuation indicator wheel, a rocking ratchet pawl for rotating the indicator wheel in a set direction and a rocking mechanism for the pawl driven by a slipping clutch arrangement, wherein the slipping clutch arrangement includes a slipping clutch spring engaged at one end to a pinion of a rack and pinion assembly and at a second end to the ratchet pawl is described.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ATTACKING ANTENNAS FOR A VERY HIGH FREQUENCY OMNIDIRECTIONAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM

L'INVENTION CONCERNE UN DISPOSITIF ET UN PROCEDE D'ATTAQUE D'ANTENNE POUR UN DISPOSITIF DE NAVIGATION OMNIDIRECTIONNELLE A TRES HAUTE FREQUENCE. L'ANTENNE COMPORTE DEUX ELEMENTS SUPERPOSES VERTICALEMENT, AU-DESSUS DU PLAN DU SOL, ET DES SIGNAUX DE PHASE DE REFERENCE ET DE PHASE VARIABLE SONT DISTRIBUES A CHACUN DES ELEMENTS D'ANTENNE AVEC DES RELATIONS D'AMPLITUDE ET DE PHASE CHOISIES DE MANIERE A PRODUIRE UN ZERO DE LA COMPOSANTE H DU CHAMP, DANS UNE REGION EXTERIEURE RADIALEMENT AU RESEAU D'ANTENNE. L'INVENTION S'APPLIQUE NOTAMMENT A DES DISPOSITIFS DE NAVIGATION AERIENNE. THE INVENTION CONCERNS A DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR AN ANTENNA ATTACK FOR A VERY HIGH FREQUENCY OMNIDIRECTIONAL NAVIGATION DEVICE. THE ANTENNA INCLUDES TWO VERTICALLY SUPERIMPOSED ELEMENTS, ABOVE THE GROUNDPLANE, AND REFERENCE PHASE AND VARIABLE PHASE SIGNALS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO EACH OF THE ANTENNA ELEMENTS WITH AMPLITUDE AND PHASE RELATIONSHIPS SELECTED AS A GENERATE ZERO OF THE H COMPONENT OF THE FIELD, IN A REGION RADIALLY EXTERNAL TO THE ANTENNA NETWORK. THE INVENTION APPLIES IN PARTICULAR TO AIR NAVIGATION DEVICES.

System and method for optimizing the routing of quantum key distribution (QKD) key material in a network

A system and method are described for proactively performing key swaps among nodes in a quantum key distribution (QKD) network. The method includes determining a routing solution for nodes in the QKD network; making the routing solution available to the nodes in the QKD network; and initiating key swaps among the nodes in the QKD network according to the routing solution, prior to key requests being made within the QKD network. The method can also include continuously performing key swaps among the nodes in the QKD network according to the routing solution; detecting a change in capacity and/or a change in demand on one or more links within the QKD network; determining a new routing solution based on the detected change; and continuously preforming subsequent key swaps according to the new routing solution.

Anisotropically conductive polymeric matrix

Certificate management and transfer system and method

A method and system for Certificate management and transfer between messaging clients are disclosed. When communications are established between a first messaging client and a second messaging client, one or more Certificates stored of the first messaging client may be selected and transferred to the second messaging client. Messaging clients may thereby share Certificates. Certificate management functions such as Certificate deletions, Certificate updates and Certificate status checks may also be provided.

System and method for handling a meeting request

Data processing and communications devices are configured to generate, using command signals received from at least one user input device, a signal set representing a meeting request, the meeting request signal set comprising signals representing one or more parameters for a proposed meeting and configured for causing a second data processing and communications device to initiate a voice call on receipt of command signals representing a response to the meeting request; and forward the generated meeting request signal set to the second data processing and communications device.

Pushback methods and apparatus for use in communicating messages to mobile communication devices

A method of pushing messages to a mobile communication device involves steps of causing a message to be sent to a relay network for delivery to the mobile communication device through one of a plurality of wireless communication networks communicatively coupled to the relay network; receiving a result message when the mobile communication device is unavailable to receive the message; maintaining storage of the message in memory accessible by the host server after the result message is received; receiving a status message when the mobile communication device is available to receive the message; and causing the message to be sent again to the relay network for delivery to the mobile communication device in response to receiving the status message. The result message comprises a message identifier that uniquely corresponds to the message. During the unavailability of the mobile device, the relay network does not maintain the message in memory.

Device housing for an aerosol container

Process for the manufacture of cellular objects with an integral skin

Distributor

"DISTRIBUIDOR". é fornecido um distribuidor adequado para a distribuição de medicamentos, particularmente medicamento para uso no tratamento de desordens respiratórias. O distribuidor compreende um alojamento (1) possuindo um suporte (5); um recipiente (2), localizável dentro do dito alojamento (1), possuindo uma saída (3), onde o dito recipiente (2) distribui através da dita saída (3) em resposta ao movimento do recipiente (2), com relação ao alojamento (1); e um indicador de atuação possuindo um mecanismo de indexação (13, 43) acionável pelo movimento do recipiente (2) com relação ao alojamento (1). Um mecanismo de acoplamento (13, 43) é fornecido e acopla o mecanismo de indexação (13, 43) ao recipiente (2) para compensar qualquer variação no posicionamento pré atuação do mecanismo de indexação e do recipiente.

Wireless mechanism for detecting an open or closed container, and methods of making and using the same

An electronic device including a continuity sensor and electrical circuitry configured to detect and report the continuity state of an article, container or product packaging is disclosed. The continuity sensor includes a first substrate with first and second coils thereon, and a second substrate with a third coil thereon. The first coil has an integrated circuit electrically connected thereto. The first substrate is part of, or is attached or secured to a part of the article, container or packaging. The second substrate is another part of, or is attached or secured to another part of the article, container or packaging. One of the article, container or packaging parts is (re)movable with respect to the other part. The first and second coils have one coupling when the article, container or packaging is closed or sealed, and a different coupling when the article, container or packaging is open or unsealed.

System and method for controlling configuration settings for mobile communication devices and services

A system for controlling configuration settings for mobile data communication devices and services includes a redirection server and a policy generation system. The redirection server detects a triggering event in a host system and in response to the triggering event continuously redirects data items from the host system to a wireless network. Each mobile data communication device receives data items from the wireless network and includes a device configuration stored in a memory location on the mobile data communication device. The device configuration of each mobile data communication device controls one or more functions of the mobile data communication device. The policy generation system receives a policy setting from a user interface and stores the policy setting in a user information record associated with a mobile data communication device. The redirection server detects the policy setting in the user information record and in response to detecting the policy setting transmits the policy setting over the wireless network to the mobile data communication device associated with the user information record. The mobile data communication device automatically modifies the device configuration to include the policy setting. Methods of controlling a configuration setting in mobile data communication devices are also disclosed.

Certificate management and transfer system and method

A method and system for Certificate management and transfer between messaging clients are disclosed. When communications are established between a first messaging client and a second messaging client, one or more Certificates stored of the first messaging client may be selected and transferred to the second messaging client. Messaging clients may thereby share Certificates. Certificate management functions such as Certificate deletions, Certificate updates and Certificate status checks may also be provided.

Device and method for forwarding an identity information assigned to a mobile terminal

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VAERMEISOLERANDE OAENDLIG FILAMENTFIBER.

The present invention relates to an insulating material comprising continuous filaments of a synthetic material characterised in that the filaments have a mean diameter of from 4 to 20 microns and in that the filaments have been separated by a stretching and subsequent relaxation of a crimped tow of said filaments.

Pushback methods and apparatus for use in communicating messages to mobile communication devices

A method for use by a relay network which serves a plurality of host servers, the method comprising the acts of receiving, at the relay network via a public or private network, a message from a host server for delivery to a mobile communication device through a wireless communication network; causing, by the relay network , a result message to be sent to the host server via the public or private network in response to the mobile communication device being unavailable to receive the message through the wireless communication network, the result message comprising a message identifier which uniquely corresponds to the message; receiving, at the relay network via the public or private network, a confirmation message from the host server which indicates that the result message was received by the host server; and clearing the message from memory of the relay network in response to receiving the confirmation message, so as to refrain from maintaining storage of the message in the relay network.

Using a trusted token and push for validating the request for single sign on

Providing access to an enterprise application from a telecommunications device via a client, through a device server, and an intermediate application gateway (IAG), is disclosed. The server is communication with the client and the IAG. The IAG and client are in indirect communication via the server. The client is operative to request an enterprise application token from the IAG using a dataset comprising a device identifier and a user identifier, without concurrently prompting a user for the dataset. The IAG is operative to prepare a token in response to the request, and push the token to an e-mail address associated with the telecommunications device via the server's push proxy gateway. The client is operative to employ the token in communications addressed to an enterprise application via the server and the IAG. The IAG is operative to replace the token in each communication with identification information called for by the enterprise application.

Method, system and apparatus for remote data searching

A method and apparatus for remote searching of data stored on a communication device is provided. The communication device is generally in communication with a server for tracking data associated with the communication device and data associated with a synchronizable computing device, synchronizable with the communication device. An index of data stored at the communication device is maintained at the server, the index for distinguishing the data stored at the communication device from data stored at the synchronizable computing device. A searchable copy of data stored on the communication device cross-referenced to the index is maintained, the searchable copy searchable using search parameter data received from the communication device to produce search results transmittable back to the communication device.

Method and device to simplify message composition

A method and device to simplify message reply composition on a communications device, using a partially transparent overlay to allow a user to freely scroll and move around to other sections of a message or message chain while still being able to see and edit the reply being composed. When the reply is scrolled such that the composition field is not visible on the display screen, the device displays the overlay when the user enters text or on user request. The user may then type text into the overlay while viewing the underlying portion of the reply message, such as previous messages in the string.

Automated calendar reconciliation

There is provided a computer implemented method of providing data reconciliation on a first delegate device associated with an assigned task. The method comprises the steps of: determining a likelihood of failure of the first delegate device associated with the task defined in a first data entry thereon to complete the task, the first data entry associated with a start time and a task location; determining a replacement delegate device for completing the task in response to detecting task information for the replacement delegate device indicating suitability for the task; and updating respective data entries for the first delegate device and the replacement delegate device to associate the replacement delegate device for the task.

Phenolic resin compositions

Method and system for spam reporting by reference

Methods and systems for spam reporting by reference are described. In one embodiment, an electronic message may be received by a mobile electronic device. A spam report may be transmitted from the mobile electronic device to a report server. The spam report may no-tify the report server that the electronic message is spam and include a reference to the electronic message without including the electronic message itself. The reference may be usable to identify the received message.

System and method for proactively buffering quantum key distribution (QKD) key material

A system and method are provided for proactively buffering quantum key distribution (QKD) key material. The method includes monitoring key generation rates and surpluses at QKD devices at each node of a QKD link in a QKD network, retrieving surplus key material from the QKD devices at one or both nodes of the QKD link, and buffering the surplus key material in a local storage at one or both nodes in the QKD link. The surplus key material can be used to offset overhead introduced in securely relaying keys between non-adjacent demand pairs in the QKD network. The surplus key material can also be used to offset future transient decreases in key generation rates.

A fluid dispensing device

A fluid dispensing device for dispensing a fluid product having a dispensing member mounted for movement along an axis X-X from a first position to a second position which causes a dose of a fluid product to be dispensed, and a finger-operable actuator member movable in an actuating direction generally transverse to the axis to cause at least one cam surface thereof to cam the dispensing member from the first position to the second position. The at least one cam surface has a commitment section, oriented at a first angle to the axis selected such that a minimum actuating force is required to be applied to the actuator member to cause the at least one cam follower surface to ride over the commitment section onto the drive section. The commitment section of the cam surface is arcuate.

An apparatus and methods for managing data used by a mobile device

Apparatus and methods for managing data used by mobile devices. Data can be retrieved from a second computing device (e.g. a server) where it is stored on a storage medium (e.g. a disk). A subset of the data of a data record stored in the storage medium, or one or more pointers to the data of a data record stored on the storage medium is stored in a memory of the mobile device so that it is not necessary to store a given data record in its entirety in the memory of the mobile device.

Protective element for hermetically enclosed semiconductor devices

System and method for processing encoded messages for exchange with a mobile data communication device

A system and method are provided for pre-processing encrypted and/or signed messages at a host system before the message is transmitted to a wireless mobile communication device. The message is received at the host system from a message sender. There is a determination as to whether any of the message receivers has a corresponding wireless mobile communication device. For each message receiver that has a corresponding wireless mobile communication device, the message is processed so as to modify the message with respect to one or more encryption and/or authentication aspects. The processed message is transmitted to a wireless mobile communication device that corresponds to the first message receiver. The system and method may include post-processing messages sent from a wireless mobile communications device to a host system. Authentication and/or encryption message processing is performed upon the message. The processed message may then be sent through the host system to one or more receivers.

Apparatus, and an associated method, by which to activate a wireless device for a temporary period

An apparatus, and an associated method, for providing secured effectuation of a communication service at a substitute mobile station. A user desiring temporarily to use a substitute mobile station to carry out the communication service initiates a request at the mobile station for its use. The communication service is available to be performed at the substitute mobile station for a selected period. Upon termination of the selected period, the communication service session ends, and data associated with the communication service session is deleted from the substitute mobile station.

Dispenser with doses' counter

Certificate management and transfer system and method

A method and system for Certificate management and transfer between messaging clients are disclosed. When communications are established between a first messaging client and a second messaging client, one or more Certificates stored on the first messaging client may be selected and transferred to the second messaging client. Messaging clients may thereby share Certificates. Certificate management functions such as Certificate deletions, Certificate updates and Certificate status checks may also be provided.

System and method for mitigating key-exhaustion in a key distribution protocol

A system and method are provided for mitigating key-exhaustion attacks in a key exchange protocol. The method includes computationally confirming an exchange of key bits has provided fresh shared key material before information theoretically confirming the exchange of key bits has provided fresh shared key material, while maintaining synchronization between messaging parties. In one implementation, maintaining synchronization includes updating keys in between each post-processing message session and managing a local state of each messaging party in the key exchange protocol prior to sending a next post-processing message. In another implementation, maintaining synchronization includes hiding a message containing the information theoretic authenticator by executing a decoy authentication process, prior to using an information theoretical key.