baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2400924-A (GB)
Title: State based adaptive feedback feedforward controller
Inventor: WOLSZNIS WILHELM K
IPC: G05B13/04
Filed: 2004-04-19
Abstract: A state based adaptive feedback/feedforward PID controller includes a model set component, communicatively coupled to a process input, having a state variable defining a number of process regions, and a number of models grouped into the process regions. Each of the grouped models includes a plurality of parameters having a value selected from a set of predetermined initial values assigned to the respective parameter. The adaptive controller further includes an error generator communicatively coupled to the model set component and a process output. The error generator configured to generate a model error signal representative of the difference between a model output signal and a process output signal. The error generator, communicatively coupled to a model evaluation component, is configured to compute a model squared error corresponding to a model and correlating the model squared error to parameter values represented in the model. The adaptive controller further includes a parameter interpolator communicatively coupled to the model evaluation component for calculating a respective adaptive parameter value for parameters represented in the model and a controller update component, communicatively coupled to the parameter interpolator, for updating the controller in response to adaptive parameter values upon conclusion of an adaptation cycle.
Patent GB-2397692-A (GB)
Title: Multi-lateral mode laser comprising a striped cladding layer
Inventor: KITAMURA TOMOYUKI
IPC: H01S5/22
Filed: 2001-02-20
Abstract: The device comprises a broad striped cladding layer which is formed only in the current injection region. The bottom of the stripe has a width in the range of between 10 and 500 micrometres.
Patent GB-2418590-A (GB)
Title: A post securing device for a dog lead
Inventor: KEAN DONALD ANTHONY
IPC: A01K1/04
Filed: 2004-10-01
Abstract: A post securing device 1 has two apertures 2 separated by a bar 3. The lead, or leash or rope is threaded through the apertures of the device. The device may be positioned anywhere along the lead. In use, the loop created in the device may be enlarged by pulling the lead through the apertures. This loop may then be used to secure the lead over a stump or post. Alternately, the free end of the lead, may be placed around an object, fed through the created loop and the loop tightened to secure the lead. The bar dividing the two apertures may be hinged allowing for the device to be attached to the lead without the need for threading the free end through the apertures. The device may be manufactured from metal or plastic, and may be of varying sizes to accommodate differing thicknesses or widths of leads. The device, after being used to secure the lead, may be locked.
Patent GB-2407184-A (GB)
Title: A system for profit maximization
Inventor: MYR DAVID
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2004-10-11
Abstract: A system for determining the best (preferably in terms of generating the largest profit, but could be largest revenue) price and marketing campaign for a given product or group of interrelated products, using a statistical model to perform data mining on historical sales volume data, taking into account such influences as: competitors actions, advertising/promotional activity and time based effects such as holidays and weather and weekly shopping patterns.
Patent GB-2406577-A (GB)
Title: Al-Cu-Mg-Si alloy and method for producing the same
Inventor: BENEDICTUS RINZE
IPC: B64G1/22
Filed: 2003-08-19
Abstract: The present invention concerns a balanced Al-Cu-Mg-Si alloy having a high toughness, good strength levels and an improved fatigue crack growth resistance, comprising essentially the following composition (in weight percent): Cu: 3.6 - 4.9, Mg: 1.0-1.8, Mn:  &  0.50, preferably <0.30, Si: 0.10-0.40, Zr:  &  0.15, Cr:  &  0.15, Fe:  &  0.10 the balance essentially aluminum and incidental elements and impurities. There is also disclosed a method for producing the balanced Al-Cu-Mg-Si alloy product having a high toughness and an improved fatigue crack growth resistance, and applications of that product as a structural member of an aircraft.
Patent GB-2411746-A (GB)
Title: Selecting file system protocols according to content
Inventor: MOSEK AMIR
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2005-02-17
Abstract: A method of managing a plurality of files according to their respective instances of a property of the files, a data processing device that uses the method, and a computer readable storage medium bearing code for implementing the method. The files of at least one of the instances are managed according to a management protocol respective to that/those instance(s). Preferably, all the other files are managed according to a common default management protocol. Different protocols trade off performance vs. ruggedness, trade off average performance vs. latency, or include different defragmentation policies.
Patent GB-2423698-A (GB)
Title: Flat mop with modified handle
Inventor: DUNCAN CHRISTOPHER ROBERT
IPC: A47L13/20
Filed: 2005-03-01
Abstract: The disclosure relates to an improvement to flat mops. There is provided a flat mop comprising an elongate handle portion 11 and a flat mop head 12 having a lower surface provided with a mopping layer 22, the mop head being foldable from a generally flat working configuration, in which the mopping layer is extended between opposite outer end regions of the mopping mop head, to a folded configuration in which said outer ends are moved towards each other so that the mopping layer may depend from the outer ends and permit entry of the mopping layer into a mop press for pressing thereof, characterised in that the handle portion is provided with an elongate locally modified portion 37, the modification comprising modified surface finish and/or configuration, which modification facilitates the manual rotation of the handle portion about the longitudinal axis of the handle, so as to induce the outer end regions of the mop head, when folded, to splay outwards so as to facilitate the adoption of the flat working configuration of the mop head without manual manipulation of the mop head. In the preferred embodiment, the central part 37 of the handle is provided with an enlarged grip 41 which can be of foam material.
Patent GB-2424167-A (GB)
Title: Animal leash with latching connecting device
Inventor: ANNISON PETER
IPC: A44B11/26
Filed: 2005-03-15
Abstract: An animal leash <B>1101</B> for attachment to a collar of an animal, comprising a handle portion (<B>1201</B>) and a lead portion (<B>1202</B>). The handle portion itself comprises a handle <B>1103</B> and a first co-operating member <B>102A</B> The lead portion comprises a flexible member <B>1104</B> having a length substantially longer than its width a clip <B>1102</B> fixed to one end of the flexible member for attaching to a collar of an animal and a second co-operating member <B>102B</B> fixed to said flexible member and configured to latch together with the first co-operating member. Also, a method of manufacturing and selling portions of an animal leash.
Patent GB-2413230-A (GB)
Title: A scanner with touchscreen
Inventor: BRAKE GREGORY A
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2005-03-23
Abstract: A scanner 300 comprises a touchscreen 301 affixed to an outer surface allowing selection of scanning area. A scanner, a computer system including the scanner and a method of the scanner's operation are also independently claimed, where touchscreen 301 is affixed to a transparent window (302, fig. 3) on one side of the scanner 300, a substantially transparent platen provided on an opposing side. The scanning area may be selected by a user defined figure traced on the touchscreen, which may be set as a rectangle. Preferably only touches occurring during a predetermined interval, immediately preceding initiation of a scan, or after a reset operation, are considered in selecting the scan area. The scanner 300 may perform a preview, and selects the scan area by detecting the region of the preview image within which a touch is identified. A liquid crystal panel (702, fig. 7) is preferably positioned between the touchscreen 301 and transparent window (302, fig. 3) to provide the user with feedback regarding the selected scan area, preferably a rectangular perimeter 402.
Patent GB-2424971-A (GB)
Title: Scheduled cleaning and auditing of computer keyboards
Inventor: MILLER DAVID
IPC: G06F3/02
Filed: 2005-04-06
Abstract: A program maintaining a cleaning schedule 7 is provided to a computer system, which indicates at predefined times when cleaning of a keyboard is due, and in this event disables the output of signals from the keyboard allowing it to be cleaned 8 without interfering with running applications. The program detects the completion of cleaning by reading key depressions while the keyboard is wiped clean, and once cleaning is deemed complete, for example when a majority of keys have been depressed, it re-enables the keyboard. Once cleaning has been completed, various data is logged 9 to form an audit trail 10 for future analysis. Other methods of sterilising the keyboard are disclosed apart from the manual wipe-clean process described above. These methods, including using ozone, ultraviolet light, or photo-catalytic action, are more suitable for use in a completely automated system.
Patent GB-2421833-A (GB)
Title: liquid crystal display device and method for fabricating the same
Inventor: KIM DONG-GUK
IPC: G02F1/1362
Filed: 2005-06-24
Abstract: An array substrate of a liquid crystal display device and its fabrication method, comprises: a gate line (202) and a data line (214) intersecting each other and defining a pixel regions on a substrate (200); data line shielding common electrodes (206a) arranged at both sides of the data line (214); a thin film transistor (T) formed at an intersection of the gate line (202) and the data line (214); a black matrix (222) arranged over the data line (214) and a portion of the data line (214) and the data line shielding common electrodes (232); a colour filter (224) arranged at a pixel region defined by the gate line (202) and the data line (214) intersecting each other; and a common electrode (206) and a pixel electrode (230) arranged at the pixel region defined by the gate line (202) and the data line (214) intersecting each other.
Patent GB-2419108-A (GB)
Title: A tool for smoothing rough surfaces
Inventor: HOLTROP VICTOR PAUL
IPC: B27G17/04
Filed: 2005-06-28
Abstract: A hardened metal tool 1 used for smoothing rough surfaces commonly encountered in the building trade, furniture construction, boat-building and other industries, comprises a tubular shape truncated to present circular sharpened edges 4 which may be drawn across a surface to be smoothed. The metal tool may include a holder 5 for holding the tool with its sharpened edge in contact with the surface being worked. A mild steel fixing plate 3 may be spot welded to the middle section of the tool. The fixing plate may include a fixing hole (2, fig 1) that allows for a fixing bolt (9, fig 21) to be passed through the fixing plate and secured to the holder.
Patent GB-2416843-A (GB)
Title: Laser line generating device with graduated base
Inventor: SPANSKI JEFFREY L
IPC: G01C15/00
Filed: 2005-08-05
Abstract: The laser line generating system comprises a laser generating device 102 mounted to a base 104. The device includes spirit levels 120 and 118 and a laser and lens arranged to produce a fan-shaped, asymmetric intensity laser beam. The device and base have complementary convex and concave surfaces which enable the device to rotate and tilt relative to the base. The base comprises a top ring 154, having a pointer 178, and an indexing ring 156 which is marked with angles in degrees. The device is attached to a surface by pressure sensitive adhesive strips and may further be supported by pins which can be inserted through the openings of flanges 160, 162.
Patent GB-2416899-A (GB)
Title: Subsurface wave sensing pool alarm
Inventor: BREWER VINCENT ROBERT
IPC: G08B21/08
Filed: 2005-08-05
Abstract: A swimming pool alarm comprises at least two sensors 2 each providing a subsurface wave 104 signal, a processor extracting physical wave parameters from these signals, a detector to determine if the parameters correspond to the accidental immersion of a body, and an alarm signalling device. The sensors may be arranged in an array 1 which may be a vertical array. The processor may filter the wave signals. The system may comprise a monitor to deactivate the system on detection of normal pool use and reactivate it on detection of non-use of the pool. Storage means may be included for storing parameters corresponding to accidental immersion of a body. The system may be programmable by the user so that the user indicates normal use of the pool and non-use of the pool.
Patent GB-2418805-A (GB)
Title: Investigating the location of a portable communications device
Inventor: GOODE AMANDA
IPC: H04W64/00
Filed: 2005-08-18
Abstract: An antenna 3 in a mobile communication network e.g. at a base station has a unique identification code, which therefore corresponds to a specific geographic location. A method is disclosed which enables identification of those locations that a portable communications device e.g. a mobile phone, could have been occupying when an identified call was made. This method involves surveying the environs of the identified antenna 3, using a hand held device which can link to the relevant antenna at many locations 1-13 and in several directions 17-21. To account for topological structures affecting coverage, the surveyed locations may include the tops of tall buildings 33 or high ground 29. The hand held unit identifies the ID or location of the antenna to which it is connected and records this data along with its own location measured e.g. by GPS. The method may be used to gather data in a criminal investigation to identify where a mobile phone could have been located when making a specified call, or to check whether a call could have been made from an alleged location.
Patent GB-2421368-A (GB)
Title: Modular outdoor electrical supply and distribution system
Inventor: ATTENBOROUGH CARL
IPC: H02G3/08
Filed: 2005-08-19
Abstract: Modular electrical supply and distribution system for outdoor use comprises a number of interconnectable watertight boxes 1-4, mountable on a single support backing panel. One box 1, contains an RCD. A separate box 2 is a power distribution unit which has one or more power output sockets for supplying electrical power to a range of electrical power devices, such as garden pond pumps and water clarification devices. A third box 3 would be similar but would be a lower power rated lighting distribution unit , again with one or more power output sockets for supplying electrical power to a range of electrical lighting circuits. The circuitry inside the individual boxes is primarily on printed circuit boards which connect a mains power input plug for each box to a mains power output socket. Mains power is thus transferred from one box to the next when an array of such boxes is connected to the single support backing panel. The user has no access to the internal wiring of the individual watertight boxes. All electrical connections are through external water resistant plugs and sockets. A box 4 housing a domestic mains socket may also be provided. The power distribution unit may also include signal input plugs or sockets for receiving signals from one or more sensors for disconnecting the power supply in response to a sensed condition.
Patent GB-2420422-A (GB)
Title: Excavator level control system
Inventor: GLOVER CLARENCE MATTHEW
IPC: B60R19/18
Filed: 2005-09-28
Abstract: A grading control system for a work machine having a work implement 130 for grading along a grade 152 defined by a laser plane generator 150 is disclosed. The system includes tilt 134 and lift 132 actuators associated with the work implement and configured to selectively tilt, raise and lower the work implement. A laser receiver 144 is configured to receive a laser signal indicative of a desired grade. The laser receiver is configured to communicate a height signal indicative of a position of the work machine 100 relative to the laser plane. A lift sensor is configured to communicate a lift signal indicative of a lift position of the work implement. A control module is configured to generate and communicate a control signal based on the height and lift signals to actuate at least one of the lift and tilt actuators to maintain the work implement at a position substantially corresponding to the desired grade.
Patent GB-2421610-A (GB)
Title: Data processing device with a second processor for security-related data
Inventor: DELFS ECKHARD
IPC: G06F21/74
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: A data processing device 100 includes a first processor 101 for receiving and processing data in a first input mode and a second, trusted processor 102 for receiving and processing data in a second, security input mode. The second processor may be set up such that it can only execute one or more trusted computer programs, the programs providing a security related service, e.g. encryption, authentication, access control etc. A display unit may provide an indication when the device is operating in the security mode. The invention may be used for the secure input of confidential data such as a PIN or password via a keyboard 103. The device may be a mobile phone and the second processor may be integrated in a subscriber identification module (SIM). Alternatively the second processor may be a chip card processor or a digital signal processor.
Patent GB-2424859-A (GB)
Title: Test apparatus for accelerated wheel and suspension component structural durability
Inventor: FRISKE DAVE DOUGLAS
IPC: G01M17/013
Filed: 2006-03-16
Abstract: The apparatus includes a wheel test spindle 16 and a road simulation drum 18 that is rotated by a motor. The wheel test spindle may be supported on suspension components. The road simulation drum includes a chuck hole recess 20 that may be provided in a replaceable module 22 comprising a portion of the outer surface of the drum. The motor rotates the drum causing the tyre 14 and wheel 12 to rotate on the test spindle 16 to roll against the outer surface of the drum 18 and through the chuck hole recess 20. The motor rotation speed is varied to simulate impacts of the wheel 12 and tyre 14 on the recess 20 at different speeds. The suspension 30 is oriented in a horizontal sense.
Patent GB-2440930-A (GB)
Title: Insert for beverage container
Inventor: CARTER LEIGH DAVID
IPC: B65D81/32
Filed: 2006-08-15
Abstract: An insert 10, 29 for disposal in a beverage container includes a chamber 12 for containing a volume of fluid, e.g. a flavour component, an inlet valve 13 to permit gas to enter the chamber 12, an outlet valve 14 to permit fluid to exit the chamber 12. In a preferred form the insert 10, 29 is connected to suspend from a lid or crown closure of a beverage container. Preferably both the inlet valve 13 and the outlet valve 14 operate against an inherent bias which is provided by a valve stem 20 moulded from resilient material. Preferably the resilient material is a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). Additionally the inlet means 14 may be a gas-permeable material at or forming a wall of the chamber, allowing the ingress of gas.
Patent GB-2427785-A (GB)
Title: Providing audio-visual content on a mobile device with digital rights management
Inventor: BOSWELL JEREMY MAYO
IPC: H04N5/00
Filed: 2004-06-14
Abstract: Content is provided for reproduction on a mobile device by apparatus comprising: an audio-visual content supply arrangement; a source of target device configuration information; a codec: a conversion module: and a digital rights management module. The conversion module is arranged to use the codec to convert audiovisual content provided by the audio-visual content source according to configuration information provided by the target device configuration information source, thereby to supply mobile device consumable content data. The digital rights management module is arranged to operate with the conversion module to provide.
Patent GB-2430829-A (GB)
Title: Identifying a scene illuminant by comparison of chromaticity values with stored possible illuminants
Inventor: RAGHUPATHY KARTHIK
IPC: H04N1/60
Filed: 2006-09-01
Abstract: An image processing system (10) includes a sensor (12), a processor (14), and a memory (16). The sensor (12) is configured to capture data representative of a scene illuminated by an actual illuminant (22) and the processor (14) is configured to receive and process the captured data. The memory (16) is configured to store chromaticity data associated with a plurality of plausible illuminants (22). The processor (14) divides the captured data into a plurality of zones. The processor (14) also calculates an average chromaticity for each zone and compares the calculated chromaticity for each zone with the chromaticity data of the plausible illuminants (22). The processor (14) selects one of the plausible illuminants (22)based upon the comparison.
Patent GB-2430907-A (GB)
Title: Manual machine tool attachment having impact screwdriver function
Inventor: BRAUN WILLY
IPC: B25B21/00
Filed: 2006-10-09
Abstract: A manual machine tool attachment comprises a hammer unit 32 and a coupling unit 40, which is provided for coupling the hammer unit 32 to a manual machine tool 10. The coupling unit may be provided with at least one latching element (44, fig 2). The hammer unit may be a rotary hammer unit, which may be switched on or off by an actuating element (84, fig 5). Preferably a handle 38 is provided. The attachment may be used to provide an impact screwdriver function.
Patent GB-2432293-A (GB)
Title: Horse boot
Inventor: PICKERING PAUL
IPC: A01L3/00
Filed: 2006-11-10
Abstract: Protection means for the hoof of a horse or pony. The protection means includes a boot like construction 1 which is attachable to the hoof of the horse, provided at its underside with a shoe or plate 3. The shoe can be releasably attached to the construction using bolts or rivets. The protection means are secured in place on the horse's hoof using a T shaped flap 13 and wire 12. The protection means elevates the need for horseshoes to be attached directly to the horse's hoof using nails.
Patent GB-2430839-A (GB)
Title: Self- configuring cellular base station
Inventor: KEEVILL PETER
IPC: H04L45/85
Filed: 2005-08-01
Abstract: A base station 110 for a cellular wireless communications network is able to configure itself for operation in the network, by selecting appropriate operating frequencies (in the case of a GSM network) or scrambling codes (in the case of a UMTS network), and appropriate transmit powers. This makes it practical for a large number of such base stations to be deployed in an existing network, within customers' premises, without requiring network intervention in each case. The base station has an interface for a SIM card, allowing the base station to be identified to the core network 130 of the cellular network and to the radio network 150.
Patent GB-2445360-A (GB)
Title: Stay with detachable restrictor
Inventor: HARRISON IAN
IPC: E05D15/44
Filed: 2007-01-05
Abstract: A friction window stay 1 has a slider 25 arranged for sliding movement lengthwise of a frame member 3 towards and away from a position in which a vent member 5 overlies the frame member 3. A demountable restrictor 41 mounted on the frame member 3 engages the slider 25 to restrict movement of the vent member 5 away from the position overlying the frame member 3 and is releasable to allow movement of the vent member beyond the restricted position. The restrictor 41 is automatically re-engageable with the slider 25 when the vent member 5 is returned to the position overlying the frame member 3. The restrictor 41 is detachable from the frame member 3 if the restricting function is not required.