baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2366660-A (GB)
Title: Repeatable runout compensation using a learning algorithm with scheduled parameters
Inventor: CHEN YANGQUAN
IPC: G11B5/596
Filed: 2000-01-21
Abstract: A method and apparatus for compensating for written-in repeatable runout in a disc drive (100) is provided. Compensation values are determined through an iterative learning process in which parameters of the learning process such as learning gain, servo loop gain, etc. are functions of the iteration number. The learning process also employs a nominal double integrator model of an actuator of the disc storage system (100). The learning process is also a function of a zero-phase low-pass filter.
Patent GB-2373874-A (GB)
Title: Fuel metering method for an engine operating with controlled auto-ignition
Inventor: MA THOMAS TSOI-HEI
IPC: F02B1/12
Filed: 2002-01-30
Abstract: A fuel metering method for setting a desired air-to-fuel ratio in the combustible mixture to a controlled auto-ignition engine in which intake air is admitted through a wide open throttle and controlled indirectly by varying the mass of residual gases in the combustion chamber at the instant when the intake valve opens by regulating the timing of the closing of the exhaust valve during the exhaust stroke. The method comprises the steps of,<BR> deriving a coarse estimation of the mass air flow into the engine based upon the timing of the closing of the exhaust valve,<BR> deriving a coarse estimation of the fuel quantity required based on the coarse estimation of mass air flow to achieve a desired air-to-fuel ratio to the engine, setting a nominal fuel supply quantity to the engine in accordance; with the coarse estimation of the required fuel quantity,<BR> and adjusting the nominal fuel quantity by closed- loop adjustment based on the deviation from a reference value of a reading from a sensor responsive to the oxygen content of the engine exhaust gases.
Patent GB-2374231-A (GB)
Title: Image capture device with a boundary indicator.
Inventor: CHEN KUN-CHOU
IPC: G03B15/02
Filed: 2002-02-04
Abstract: An image capture device has an image sensor inside a cone 10, a support arm 30, a base 40 and a boundary indicator 20. The image sensor is utilized to capture an image of an object 70 and generate an image signal for projection via projector 60. The indicator 20 comprises at least one lamp assembled within the rim of the cone for emitting light to demarcating an image capture area 50 of the image capture device. Thus, the indicator - which may comprise an assembly of four lamps or a laser indicator - indicates the boundary of the area that may be imaged; this alleviates the problem of documents to be imaged moving outside of the imaging range of the image sensor.
Patent GB-2385157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to secure data management techniques
Inventor: SHAO ZHIMIN
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2002-02-07
Abstract: A method of providing to an individual selected personal data relating to another individual or entity comprises encrypting a plurality of fields of personal data, each field being encrypted with a unique cryptographic key; storing each of the encrypted fields in a data record at a central location such as a data storage service provided by an Internet Service Provider; and supplying a specific cryptographic key relating to a selected field of the entity's personal data to the individual, such that the individual is only able to decrypt the selected field of the entity's personal data by accessing the stored data record. A system for providing the data is also described.
Patent GB-2385365-A (GB)
Title: Light reflector stud for use on roadways
Inventor: WRENN PHILIP JOHN
IPC: E01F9/06
Filed: 2002-02-09
Abstract: The light reflector stud comprises a generally low dome-shaped element 2 formed from compressible material in which there is at least one U-shaped cut-out 3,4, with the or each cut-out providing a generally vertical face 3C, in use, at least at the base of the U-shape and with a layer of reflective material 5 on the vertical face. The or each cut-out preferably includes a floor which inclines upwards to a horizontal step 3B leading to the vertical face and the light reflective material preferably extends over the step. The vertical face may be curved and have a retro-reflective shape. A horizontal lip 3D preferably extends from the top of the or each vertical face and the stud preferably has a pair of opposing U-shaped cut-outs. The stud is preferably formed with a highly visible colour, such as 'day glow' colour, and is preferably bonded to the ground e.g. with adhesive.
Patent GB-2377707-A (GB)
Title: Microarraying head and microarrayer
Inventor: NAKAZAWA TOUJI
IPC: B01L99/00
Filed: 2002-04-18
Abstract: A microarraying head 51 has a base portion 57 and a plurality of needles 53. The needles 53 are arranged in parallel with one another on the base portion 57. The needles 53 place a solution on substrates with the top ends of the needles 53 touching substrates. Then, the needles 53 retain the solution including biological samples and form spots of the solution on the substrates. A space 58 for supplying cleansing fluid or the like is provided in the base portion 57 so as to extend all over the plurality of needles 53. Since the plurality of needles 53 can be all cleansed with substantially uniform pressure applied thereto, all the plurality of needles 53 can be cleansed surely in a short time.
Patent GB-2388766-A (GB)
Title: High visibility safety garment
Inventor: LEECH SIMON
IPC: A41D13/01
Filed: 2002-05-24
Abstract: The high visibility safety garment, particularly for those who only use such garments occasionally, in poor light conditions etc., comprises a garment portion 11 adapted to be worn around the upper torso of a user and which comprises high visibility material and/or has high visibility areas provided thereon. The garment also comprises a pouch portion 2 out of which the garment portion can be deployed from a stowed position for wearing and a belt attachment portion whereby the pouch portion can be attached to a belt around the users body, in particularly when the garment portion is stowed therein. The garment portion preferably comprises a lightweight material suited for folding, rolling etc. and is adapted to be worn generally over the upper torso of the user and takes the form of a waistcoat, vest, gilet etc. which generally surrounds the torso when worn. The pouch preferably is not fabricated from a material with high visibility properties, with the garment portion preferably being integrally connected to the pouch portion with an external edge of the garment portion being attached to an inside surface of the pouch portion. When the garment portion is being worn the pouch portion preferably lies on an inner surface of the garment in a flat configuration. The pouch can preferably be securely closed when the garment portion is stowed therein and the belt is preferably integral with the pouch.
Patent GB-2379341-A (GB)
Title: Mounting a contact in a connector housing
Inventor: ITO KEIICHI
IPC: H01R13/422
Filed: 2002-08-09
Abstract: A connector body 17 has a terminal-receiving cavity 23 and a terminal 18 mounted in the cavity: at the end 25 of the cavity towards a solder tail 27 of the terminal, a contact part 30 of the terminal is level with or protrudes from the body. In the embodiments, the contact part is slightly recessed into the cavity. The contact may receive a counterpart from either end. The structure of the contact allows it to be inserted into the cavity without disrupting the solder tail.
Patent GB-2393548-A (GB)
Title: Personal electronic display
Inventor: PATE ANDREW CLIFFORD
IPC: G08B1/08
Filed: 2002-09-30
Abstract: According to the present invention there is an electronic visual display unit sufficiently small that it may be easily carried by hand, or in the pocket. Controls 2 on the display allow messages to be displayed to others over distances exceeding 2 meters. The unit contains a memory which stores messages and new messages can be input by keyboard control 2, knob 3, a touch screen 1 or by speech recognition. The display screen may be LCD, LED, plasma, vacuum tube or TFT. The messages may contain embedded control characters to vary the display attributes e.g. inverse video, scroll, flash or control of colour or intensity. The display may be associated with other hardware such as PC, mobile phone, palmtops, calculators, smart cards, clocks, watches, torches, lighters or pens. The display is intended to be used in e.g. high noise environments, between vehicles or wherever voice communication is difficult. As such the message displayed is intended to be read at least 2 meters away.
Patent GB-2396565-A (GB)
Title: Flower petal confetti
Inventor: MITCHELL-DWELLY CHRISTOPHER ST
IPC: A63H37/00
Filed: 2002-10-08
Abstract: Confetti made from materials including flower petals which can be used with a mechanical means of distribution such as a pneumatic power dispenser.
Patent GB-2394800-A (GB)
Title: Storing hierarchical documents in a relational database
Inventor: PERRY RUSSELL
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-10-30
Abstract: A method of storing a hierarchical document in a relational database comprises parsing a hierarchical document, associating a unique identifier with respective parsed nodes of the document which includes information about the hierarchical position of the node in the document, and storing the node with its identifier in a table of a relational database.
Patent GB-2377569-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for optimum biasing of cascaded mosfet radio-frequency devices
Inventor: NAM KI Y
IPC: H03F1/32
Filed: 2001-04-06
Abstract: Generally, the invention relates to a method and apparatus to improve the performance of multi-stage radio frequency linear power amplifiers. More particularly, the present invention discloses a cascaded gain expansion stage and gain compression stage at differing bias levels to produce an amplifier with superior linearity and lower intermodulation distortion and adjacent channel power than any single stage by alone.
Patent GB-2384197-A (GB)
Title: A regenerating dehumidifier.
Inventor: HSU TSANG-HUNG
IPC: F26B21/08
Filed: 2002-11-15
Abstract: A regenerating dehumidifier comprises a housing 1 which is at least partially perforate 111/121 and which contains a dehydration agent 2 for adsorbing moisture from the surrounding air and a heater 3 secured to a heat-transfer plate 34, wherein upon actuation of the heater the heat-transfer plate will transfer and radiate heat to regenerate the dehydration agent. The housing may comprise first 11 and second parts 12 and may be provided with a plurality of supports 13 and at least one opening 15 allowing the adsorbent to be placed within the housing. The inner surface of the housing may be lined with an air permeable filter sheet 21 which serves to prevent the dehydration agent passing out though the perforations. The heater may be connected to an electric plug 33 which may be stored in a complementary recess in the housing when the dehumidifier is not in use. The heat-transfer plate may be located between first and second layers of the dehydration agent and may be proved with a number of through-holes 35 so as to allow air to circulate freely within the housing. The heat-transfer plate may also additionally/alternatively comprise a fin. The regenerating dehumidifier may be provided with a saturation indicator 4 comprising a transparent capsule 40 containing an adsorbent 42 which changes colour according to its degree of saturation with moisture. In use, the regenerating dehumidifier is easily portable, is compact and allows for dehydration agent to be re-used without wasting it and with a minimal environmental impact.
Patent GB-2398196-A (GB)
Title: Determination of position in microscope images
Inventor: MADDISON JOHN
IPC: G02B21/00
Filed: 2003-02-05
Abstract: A microscope system and method is described for determining a position of an area of an object, the image of which is contained within a field of view of a microscope, within the complete object. Image data representing a low magnification image of the complete object is available for use in the method, and may be acquired using a low magnification image data source such as a scanner. The method comprises acquiring 100 high magnification image data representing an image of the field of view of a microscope, typically from a digital camera attached to the microscope; processing the high magnification image data to reduce 110 the resolution thereof; comparing 120 the processed high magnification image data with portions of the low magnification image data, and, determining 130 said position based on the results of said comparison. In a preferred embodiment, the method is implemented in the form of a computer program running on a workstation, which displays, on a display screen the field of view image and the image of the complete object, in which the position of the area of the object in field of view is highlighted 140.
Patent GB-2399440-A (GB)
Title: Proximity alarm
Inventor: SLEEMAN PAUL
IPC: G08B21/02
Filed: 2003-03-10
Abstract: A proximity alarm comprising a base unit 1, one or more remote units 3,4,5,6 and means to monitor the distance between the base unit and the one or more remote units. Alarm means, such as LEDs 9,10,11,12, are actuated when the distance between the base unit and a remote unit exceeds a predetermined distance for a predetermined period of time. The means for determining the distance between the units comprises transmitters mounted in the remote units which transmit short range coded signals to a receiver mounted in the base unit. The base unit actuates an alarm if a signal is no longer received, ie. a remote unit is out of range. The base unit may be worn on the human body and may be provided with ports in which the one or more remote units can be carried when not in use. The remote units can be carried by a wrist strap 20 provided with a housing for carriage of the unit, which can be worn by a child.
Patent GB-2402033-A (GB)
Title: Severable fish attractant capsules and lure
Inventor: MARSHALL IAN PETER
IPC: A01K85/01
Filed: 2003-05-31
Abstract: The capsule 1 containing fish-attractant material (Fig 1, 3) has an elongate severable nipple 5 , extending outwardly therefrom, which has an internal bore of diameter decreasing progressively from a proximal end to a distal end. The nipple 5 can be cut at any point along its length to release the material at a rate predetermined by the location of the cutting point. A dorsal opening (Fig 6, 28) of the chamber 27, through which the capsule 1 is loaded, is closed, in use, with a cap 30, which in Fig 11 has a dorsal fin mounted thereto. The Caudal portion 31 in Fig 8 is detachable. The fin (Fig 5, 26) helps to align the lure.
Patent GB-2404386-A (GB)
Title: Component for use on a roof ridge, hip or valley
Inventor: FINN JOHN
IPC: E04D3/40
Filed: 2003-07-26
Abstract: A component comprises a base (1) and a cover (2) where the base is has a central portion (3) and a wing (4a, 4b) extending at an angle from either side of the central portion. The wings may include integral laths (5) and be flexible or movably attached to the central portion. The cover may include side portions (14) which extend down from the edges of the cover and may be in the form of combs or brushes. In use the base portion is attached to rafters a roof at a ridge (40), hip or valley (30) and the cover is attached either temporarily or permanently to the base.
Patent GB-2388048-A (GB)
Title: Gambling game
Inventor: BYRNE CHRISTOPHER RUSSELL
IPC: A63F3/06
Filed: 2002-01-09
Abstract: A gambling game in which the result is obtained by a player selecting from a number of separate results each of which can have two states, the correct states of some or all of the results. The game may be played in association with another game, such as Keno or lotto or can be played in its own right. The states may be whether or not a number is odd or even, whether a binary number is one or zero or whether a coin shows a head or a tail.
Patent GB-2405358-A (GB)
Title: A process for the operation of a combined concrete and sand and gravel plant including settling ponds
Inventor: KEEGAN JOHN FRANCIS
IPC: B03B9/00
Filed: 2003-08-28
Abstract: A process for the operation of a combined concrete and sand and gravel plant (1, Fig 1) comprises forming an initial 4 and an intermediate 5 settling pond by digging a hole in the ground and forming raised sides 21 by using the excavated material, forming a water outlet weir in each pond by an arrangement of spaced apart pipes 25 in the raised sides, connecting the ponds 4, 5 by an open-cut channel 14, providing a final settling pond (6, Fig 1) in connection with the intermediate pond via an open channel 15. During use the following steps are performed grading and washing sand and gravel, delivering the washed sand and gravel to a concrete plant for the manufacture of concrete, removing dirty water including sand fines left after the washing and grading process, delivering the dirty water sequentially to the settling ponds to allow sand and fines to settle out, recycling the cleaned water from the final pond to the sand and gravel plant, delivering cement to a weigher and sampling the concrete.
Patent GB-2389401-A (GB)
Title: Device for breaking up pipelines
Inventor: PUETTMANN FRANZ-JOSEF
IPC: F16L55/165
Filed: 2002-03-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for destroying old pipes, by means of adjacent cutting rollers arranged on a body, whereby the circumferential cutting edges of adjacent cutting rollers do not lie on one plane.
Patent GB-2411236-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic flow meter insert
Inventor: LINCOLN DAVID
IPC: G01F1/58
Filed: 2004-02-20
Abstract: An insert assembly for an electromagnetic flow meter comprises an insert (110) formed of a deformable non-ferromagnetic material having inlet (128) and outlet (126) sections and a measuring section, and a reinforcing component (112) surrounding the measuring section of the insert to reinforce the insert against deformation under the application of pressure. Flanges (114, 116) allow the assembly to be fitted into a pipeline or spool in a pipeline. Electrodes (122, 124) and magnetic field generating means may be provided on the assembly. A method of manufacturing the insert assembly is included. The separate manufacture of the insert and reinforcing component allows for higher production yield and may provide more precise flow meter components.
Patent GB-2395676-A (GB)
Title: System and method for a two piece spray nozzle
Inventor: PY DANIEL
IPC: B05B1/32
Filed: 2002-09-20
Abstract: An aerosol tip mechanism for an aerosol-type dispenser has a flexible outer shell (40), a rigid cap portion (20) composed of lower and upper portions, and a rigid nozzle portion (24) having a rigid shaft (28) received within the outlet portion of the flexible outer shell (40), forming a normally-closed one-way valve (35). The lower and upper portions of the rigid cap portion (20) form boots (303) adapted to receive an outlet portion of the outer shell (40), the boots (303) thereby constraining a lateral motion of the outlet portion of the outer shell (40), and symmetrically centering the outlet portion around the rigid shaft (28) of the nozzle. The rigid nozzle portion (24) includes a plurality of liquid channels for delivering liquid from a reservoir to a swirling chamber (32) defined within the rigid cap portion (20), which liquid channels are configured to minimize energy losses of the liquid and promote a more homogeneous fluid particle size in the dispensed aerosol.
Patent GB-2397923-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus of storage anti-piracy key encryption (sake) device to control data access for networks
Inventor: OOI CHIN SHYAN RAYMOND
IPC: H04L9/00
Filed: 2003-02-14
Abstract: An apparatus and method of storage anti-piracy key encryption (SAKE) device controls data access for a storage/memory/network. An authentication system includes a first storage, a ROM and a microcontroller and verifies the password of a host. The first storage unit stores an authentication sequence (e.g. biometric information) and the authentication algorithm is programmed on the ROM. Upon receiving the password from the host the microcontroller loads and executes the authentication algorithm to verify the password with the hard coded authentication sequence. Access to the second storage unit/memory/network is permitted only if password is verified.
Patent GB-2404499-A (GB)
Title: Deformation-resistant mounting for a circuit board in a portable device
Inventor: MIZUSAKI MANABU
IPC: H05K1/02
Filed: 2001-11-14
Abstract: A circuit board 103 in a portable telephone or like device has a mounting which protects it against deformation on pressing or dropping the device, the mounting comprising bosses 401 on the casing or chassis of the device and parallel elongate holes 104 in the circuit board, the bosses being formed with pillars 402 which are displaceable along the holes and male screws on the pillars cooperate with fastening nuts. Other mounting structures are described and claimed.
Patent GB-2413973-A (GB)
Title: Cyclonic dust collecting apparatus
Inventor: OH JANG-KEUN
IPC: B04C5/28
Filed: 2005-01-20
Abstract: A cyclonic dust-collecting apparatus (100) comprises a first cyclone (30) for centrifugally separating dust from drawn-in air, and a plurality of second cyclones (10, 10') positioned on the first cyclone. A dust-collection unit (50) is attached to a bottom portion of the first cyclone (30). The second cyclones (10, 10') are parallel to each other. The central axis of air rotation in each of the second cyclones (10, 10') is substantially perpendicular to that in the first cyclone (30). The second cyclones separate fine dust particles not separated by the first cyclone and are arranged at right angles to the first cyclone. A single air discharge port 33 of the first cyclone connects to both intake ports 16 of the second cyclones. Discharge pipes 15 guide fine dust particles downwardly via a third chamber 44 of the first cyclone to a second dust chamber 63 of the dust collection unit 50. The dust collection unit comprises a body 52 which can be used as a handle and is releasably attached to the first cyclone.
Patent GB-2408752-A (GB)
Title: Multicomponent sintered body and ceramic powder made therefrom
Inventor: KUWABARA MITSUO
IPC: C22C1/05
Filed: 2002-06-27
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a multicomponent ceramics powder, the multicomponent ceramics powder comprising, as constituent elements, at least two metal elements selected from the group consisting of Ti, Al, V, Nb, Zr, Hf, Ta, Cr, and W, and N, the method comprising the steps of: molding a powder containing a powder of a first substance comprising either one of Ti, Al, V, Nb, Zr, Hf, Ta, Cr, and W as a constituent element, into a molded body; heating said molded body, which is being held in contact with a second substance comprising, as a constituent element, a metal element which is either one of Ti, Al, V, Nb, Zr, Hf, Ta, Cr, and W and which is not contained in the powder of said first substance, in an atmosphere in which N is present at such a temperature that the densification of the powder of said first substance does not progress, and the constituent element of said second substance is diffused into said first substance, to diffuse the metal element as the constituent element of said second substance into said first substance and to compound the constituent element of said first substance with N, for thereby turning said molded body into a porous sintered body of multicomponent ceramics containing, as constituent elements, the metal element of said first substance, the metal element of said second substance, and N; and optionally crushing said porous sintered body to turn said multicomponent ceramics into a powder.