John Etheridge CEng MIET

A waterproof seal is formed between a lid 121 and a casing 111 for housing an electronic apparatus 161. The waterproof seal is formed using a heat and/or pressure sensitive adhesive material allowing the equipment container to be sealed, opened and resealed after opening to access the equipment housed within the container. An electronic connector 141 is provided to allow electrical connection with equipment housed within the container. The container may be used to waterproof enclosures for… Show more

A waterproof seal is formed between a lid 121 and a casing 111 for housing an electronic apparatus 161. The waterproof seal is formed using a heat and/or pressure sensitive adhesive material allowing the equipment container to be sealed, opened and resealed after opening to access the equipment housed within the container. An electronic connector 141 is provided to allow electrical connection with equipment housed within the container. The container may be used to waterproof enclosures for portable electronic devices such as PDAs and mobile telephones, for example. Show less

An apparatus comprising: an acoustic window configured to provide an interface between an acoustic channel and an environment external to the apparatus; a seal portion configured to close the acoustic channel when the seal portion experiences pressure greater than a predefined pressure from the environment external to the apparatus; and a flexible connection configured to permit the seal portion to move relative to the acoustic channel.

The invention provides a support structure (1) for a mobile communications device (100) comprising a base section (20) and a lateral support member (30), wherein the lateral support member (30) is arranged to extend from the base section (20) and provide substantial lateral support to a mobile communications device (100) by engaging with a side (101) of the mobile communications device. Such a support structure (1) holds a mobile communications device (100) without requiring obstruction of the… Show more

The invention provides a support structure (1) for a mobile communications device (100) comprising a base section (20) and a lateral support member (30), wherein the lateral support member (30) is arranged to extend from the base section (20) and provide substantial lateral support to a mobile communications device (100) by engaging with a side (101) of the mobile communications device. Such a support structure (1) holds a mobile communications device (100) without requiring obstruction of the front/rear faces of the mobile communications device (100). Show less

dampening mechanism to secure a mobile phone whilst inserting into desk stand. this provides a controlled speed on insertion and prevents potential damage to connector and device.

secure print head removal for postal franking machines. to prevent access to electrical data lines when parked in cleaning station