baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2499057-A (GB)
Title: Spill inhibiting means for liquid heating vessels
Inventor: GAETA ANTONIO MARTIN
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2012-05-11
Abstract: A spill inhibiting apparatus 635i for a liquid heating vessel 1, such as a kettle, comprises at least one channel arranged to allow pouring of liquid from the vessel when the vessel is in a pouring position but to inhibit the flow of liquid from the vessel when the vessel is tipped on its side. Further disclosed are a spill inhibiting apparatus comprising at least two channels, a spill inhibiting apparatus comprising a manifold, a steam chamber 640i and also vessels comprising spill inhibiting apparatus which are disposed to rest with the spout substantially horizontally or substantially facing upward.
Patent GB-2496476-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for managing the configuration of a vehicle.
Inventor: ESLER CRAIG EDWARD
IPC: B60R16/02
Filed: 2012-10-03
Abstract: A vehicles    configuration is managed by: receiving a vehicle identification data for the vehicle; obtaining configuration data 206, which may comprise a configuration template, corresponding to the identification data; adjusting one or more parameters of the configuration data 208; transferring the adjusted configuration data to a control module of the vehicle 212; and using the control module to configure the vehicle in accordance with the configuration data. Configuration data may be held in a database which is accessed using a unique vehicle identifier, year, make and model information, user account information or a unique user client identifier. Users    patterns may be analysed and the configuration template may be populated based on this analysis.
Patent GB-2498041-A (GB)
Title: Displaying available targets for an object during a drag and drop operation
Inventor: EVANS CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: G06F3/0486
Filed: 2012-11-09
Abstract: A method involves presenting a user with available actions and options for an item/object that is dragged across a graphical user interface (GUI) during a drag and drop operation. The method comprises displaying the possible actions for the item as one or more drop targets when the drag operation begins, the drop targets being visually distinguishable from other areas of the screen or display; and allowing the user to select an option by dropping the dragged item onto one of the available drop targets. This method may be used for adding music tracks or albums to playlists, or for sharing and recommending media content to friends via e-mail or social networking sites. The available actions may be defined for each item, and a set of target objects may be defined for each action. The drop targets may be shown for a predetermined period, such as five seconds.
Patent GB-2496793-A (GB)
Title: Touch-based gesture detection for a touch-sensitive device
Inventor: HUDSON DOUGLAS
IPC: G06F3/0488
Filed: 2011-08-17
Abstract: This disclosure is directed to techniques for improved detection of user input via a touch-sensitive surface of a touch-sensitive device. A. touch-sensitive device may detect a continuous gesture that comprises a first gesture portion and a second gesture portion. The first gesture portion may indicate functionality to be initiated in response to the continuous gesture. The second gesture portion may indicate content for which the functionality indicated by the first gesture portion is based. Detection that a user has completed a continuous gesture may cause automatic initiation of the functionality indicated by the first gesture portion based on the content indicated by the second gesture portion. In one specific example, the first gesture portion indicates that the user seeks to perform a search, and the second gesture portion indicates content to be searched.
Patent GB-2511331-A (GB)
Title: Drying Apparatus
Inventor: WHITE THOMAS HENRY
IPC: F26B17/10
Filed: 2013-02-28
Abstract: A drying apparatus 200 for drying a fibrous material including, a heater 10 arranged to heat a first gas stream and a fibrous material, the first gas stream arranged to enter the drying apparatus at an inlet, the gas stream including steam from a steam injection device. A separator 4 is provided for separating a said fibrous material from the first gas stream to form a second gas stream, and a fan 6 and a duct 8 are arranged to re-circulate the second gas stream to the process heater and steam injector. A flow variation apparatus 20 is arranged to vary the flow of gas in a first gas stream and improve the drying function due to increased heat and mass transfer between the gas stream and the fibrous or granular matter. The flow variation apparatus is preferably a cyclical variation device in the form of a mechanical disk (21, fig 3) which rotates and includes openings (23, fig 3) for the gas stream.
Patent GB-2513299-A (GB)
Title: Compounds for targeting cancer stem cells
Inventor: UTKU NALAN
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2013-03-12
Abstract: (I) An etoposide, or analogue of an etoposide, for use in a treatment comprising the inhibition of and/or prevention of the growth and/or survival of cancer stem cells. An etoposide analogue of formula (I) wherein X is selected from O, NH and S; n is 0, 1 or 2 and R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of H, methyl or ethyl, or together form a group CR3R4 wherein R3 and R4 are independently selected from the group consisting of H, methyl and ethyl, or a pro-drug, derivative solvate or salt thereof, for use in a treatment comprising the inhibition of and/or prevention of the growth and/or survival of cancer stem cells is outlined. Preferably the cancer disease is selected from a chemo or radiation therapy resistant cancer, a metastatic cancer, an aggressive cancer, a refractory cancer, a recurrent cancer or a non-resectable tumour. In particular, the cancer is a drug resistant cancer disease characterised by a tumour expressing a protein of the multidrug resistant ABC transporter type, preferably by a tumour having the MDR1 phenotype.
Patent GB-2512327-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust system
Inventor: HAWKINS PETER
IPC: B60G11/27
Filed: 2013-03-26
Abstract: An exhaust system 37 for a compressor comprises an inlet for coupling to an exhaust port of the compressor, and preferably an exhaust muffler 41 for venting to atmosphere. An expansion volume 39, disposed between the inlet and the exhaust muffler, is provided for accommodating the expansion of gas exhausted from the compressor to suppress acoustic noise. The expansion volume may be a chamber which provides a stepped increase in cross-sectional area of the fluid flow path. A stepped decrease in cross-sectional area may be provided downstream of the increase in cross-sectional area. The muffler may comprise a sintered filter. The compressor may be part of a vehicle air suspension system.
Patent GB-2498499-A (GB)
Title: System for providing improved facilities in time-shifted broadcasts
Inventor: KELMAN ALISTAIR BRUCE
IPC: H04N21/433
Filed: 2011-11-18
Abstract: In a system for time-shifted viewing of television broadcasts, advertisements 41, 43 are provided with headers 50, 52 containing times of day at which that advert may be viewed or not viewed. A Personal Video Recorder (PVR) 60 stores adverts in an advertisement database 70, stores broadcast programme segments in a programme database 80, and broadcast rules in a rules database 90. For viewing of the programme when time-shifted, the PVR checks the time of day, checks the headers of the adverts, and shows only adverts which are permissibly viewed at that time of day.
Patent GB-2514338-A (GB)
Title: Security documents and methods of manufacture
Inventor: HOLMES BRIAN
IPC: B42D25/41
Filed: 2013-05-17
Abstract: A security document comprises a polymer substrate having first and second surfaces. At least one opacifying layer is provided on the first and/or second surface of the substrate, and a plurality of laterally-spaced window regions are provided, each window region being defined by a gap in at least one of the opacifying layer(s), at least one of the opacifying layers being present between the laterally-spaced window regions. Each of the plurality of window regions contains a security device comprising at least an optically variable effect generating relief structure on the first or second surface of the substrate, and each of the respective security devices exhibits an optically variable effect of different appearance from one another.
Patent GB-2505554-A (GB)
Title: A hanger for an elongate article
Inventor: BACON MATTHEW STEVEN
IPC: F16L3/14
Filed: 2013-06-28
Abstract: A hanger (10) for an elongate article comprises an article holding arrangement, which includes a first part (16) mountable on a support, and a second part (18) movably connected to the first part. The second part (18) is moveable relative to the first part (16) between open and closed positions. A securing arrangement is provides for securing the second part (18) in the closed position. A closing member (36) is operable by the article to move the second part (18) to the closed position.
Patent GB-2515757-A (GB)
Title: Managing virtual machine policy compliance
Inventor: SANTIS MARCO DE
IPC: G06F21/50
Filed: 2013-07-02
Abstract: A method and system for restoring compliance of a virtual machine (VM) comprises; detecting non-compliance of a VM with a compliance rule or policy; disconnecting the VM from a network; creating a copy of a compliance repository volume on a newly requested disk resource; mounting the disk resource to the VM; applying a remediation action to the VM using content from the compliance repository volume which restores back compliance of the VM; triggering a scan to ensure that the VM now complies with the compliance rule. The VM may then be reconnected to the network. The compliance rule may be a rule concerning configuration settings, installed/executed software, data access, users allowed access to the system, potential malware or other rules which ensure secure operation. The method may be overseen by a virtual machine monitor (hypervisor), and implemented by a compliance agent deployed on the VM.
Patent GB-2505767-A (GB)
Title: ATV roll bar and carrier
Inventor: GILL VINCENT
IPC: B60R9/06
Filed: 2013-07-19
Abstract: A unitary protection and carrier frame 1 for attachment to the rear carrier and tow bar of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) comprising a rear section 2 and two side sections 3; the rear section 1 having a frame which when attached extends substantially horizontally the full width of the rear side of the ATV, and extends substantially vertically from a height above the level of a seated riders head down to the level of the ATV tow bar for attachment to the tow bar; wherein the two side sections 3 extend substantially perpendicular to the rear section 2 and when attached extend substantially along the sides of the carrier frame substantially perpendicular to the rear side of the ATV. The rear section frame 2 comprises elongated parallel bars and an arched shape. The protection and carrier frame 1 allows a rider in event of a side or backwards roll-over to escape from under the upturned ATV without being trapped beneath or sustaining the full weight of the ATV
Patent GB-2517766-A (GB)
Title: Data processing
Inventor: DANCER COLIN TREGENZA
IPC: H04L69/40
Filed: 2013-08-31
Abstract: A failure node manager 110 keeps a record of which communications session servers (CSS) are in active and failed states and of which CSS is responsible for providing services to each user 120. Upon receipt of a user communication request via routing node 104 the active/failed state of its responsible CSS is checked. If active communication proceeds through the responsible CSS (3a-e). If failed (3f) responsibility is assigned to another CSS (e.g. CSS2) and communication proceeds through it (3h-s). A persistent user/CSS association may be stored and responsibility may automatically revert (3w-aa) when the CSS recovers from a failed state (3u).
Patent GB-2511593-A (GB)
Title: Hydro Turbine
Inventor: LIN DONG
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2013-10-18
Abstract: A cross-flow hydro turbine includes at least two annular wheel discs 2 mounted on a central shaft 1 by spokes 3, and a plurality of blades 4 mounted between the annular discs 2. The number of the blades 2 is at least 28 and at most the integer number of an outer circumference measured in centimetres of one annular wheel disc 2. The sum of arc length of one side of all the blades 4 is 0.85-2.0 times the outer circumference. A blade angle formed between two line segments connecting the middle point to the two endpoints of an arc of each blade is in a range of 100-170 degrees. A blade installation angle formed between the chord line of the arc and a radius line of each annular wheel disc is in a range of 15-75 degrees. The central shaft 1 may be hollow.
Patent GB-2504047-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for delivering electrical stimulation to a users foot with a pivoted foot contact surface
Inventor: MILEVA KATYA NIKOLOVA
IPC: A61H1/02
Filed: 2011-08-12
Abstract: An apparatus 2 for the electrical stimulation of a subjects foot is provided. The apparatus 2 comprises a contact member 14b with a contact surface 16b for contacting the plantar surface of a foot of the subject. It also has means for delivering an electrical stimulation to the foot by supplying an electrical current to the contact surface 16b. This results in electrical stimulation of the plantar muscles of the foot of the subject. The contact surface is pivoted about a point disposed between opposing ends or opposing sides of the contact surface, preferably the mid-point, to allow the angle of the joints of the foot and ankle to change during the electrical stimulation cycle. Preferably, the apparatus comprises a pivotably mounted axle assembly 28, wheels 32 and rocker assembly 26 and the housing of the apparatus 2 can rock about the axis of the wheels 32, to allow the joints of the ankle and foot to move. The contact surface is preferably elongate or contoured.
Patent GB-2526108-A (GB)
Title: Road sign
Inventor: HIGGINS GARY
IPC: G09F13/22
Filed: 2014-05-14
Abstract: A road sign 10 comprising a light sensor 18 for detecting light from vehicle headlights or headlamps, such as a car, lorry or a horse and rider, and a signal assembly 14 comprising a display device 16 which is operable on detection of vehicle headlights by the light sensor. A solar panel 22 may be used to power the display device. There may be multiple display devices or signal assemblies which are activated by more than one light sensor. The system may be activated when ambient atmospheric conditions, e.g. darkness, is detected, or at specific times of day or night. Shielding may be provided around the sensor to limit the direction. The sign may be controlled remotely. The road sign is preferably located near tight bends in the road or other dangerous areas such that it detects approaching traffic and lights up as a warning. A kit of parts for mounting to a sign is also provided.
Patent GB-2513758-A (GB)
Title: High pressure resistant safety shield for a pipe joint
Inventor: GOODING DAVID
IPC: F16L55/17
Filed: 2014-07-25
Abstract: A shield (1, figure 1) for a pipe joint 9 carrying a pressurized fluid or gas, comprising a closeable or sealable pliable body (2, figure 1) of a length and a width to be wrapped around the pipe joint, wherein the width is larger in the middle of the pliable body than at its end parts 2a and 2b. There are at least three sealing or closing means 3a, 3b, 3c, characterised in that the closeable or sealable pliable body comprises an inner part (4, figure 1), a strap 5 made of polymer coated glass cloth, at least two parts (7a, 7b, figure 1) made of a macromolecular material and an outer part 8 made of polymer coated glass cloth. The shield prevents a spray-out of potentially dangerous fluid in the case of a joint failure.
Patent GB-2530257-A (GB)
Title: One-piece base assembly
Inventor: MEEK DARRYL
IPC: G09F7/18
Filed: 2014-09-15
Abstract: A one-piece resiliently deformable base assembly for a barrier or street furniture item, formed from a polyurethane polymer, comprising an elongate street furniture receiving portion 8, and a base mounting portion 6 comprising a flange including one or more fixing elements 12. There may be an intermediate portion 4 located between the base mounting portion 6 and the street furniture receiving portion 8, with a shoulder portion 10 between them defining an inclined or stepped change in width of the assembly. The fixing elements 12 may be one or more pairs of opposing holes. There may be one or more securing elements 14 to secure the street furniture to the base. A method for producing the base assembly by providing a polyurethane precursor material in a mould, and allowing the precursor to cure in situ to form a polyurethane polymer.
Patent GB-2521256-A (GB)
Title: Fastener
Inventor: SACHEE QURESH
IPC: A44B18/00
Filed: 2014-10-13
Abstract: A fastening element 1 comprising a gripping portion 5 with a gripping face (6,fig.2d), a plurality of gripping elements (20,fig.1) extending from the gripping face, an anchoring portion 15 connected to the gripping portion comprising a flange 35 parallel to the gripping face, the flange having a surface area on a lower surface of the flange that is between 10 and 90 percent of the surface area of the gripping face. Preferably the flange is connected to the gripping portion via a support 10, which may be cylindrical. The flange may be a octagonal, pentagonal, hexagonal, or heptagonal, or may have a circular or elliptical shape. The flange may have a raised portion suitable for creating an interference fit with a retaining element.
Patent GB-2522545-A (GB)
Title: A modification module for use in combination with a head unit and method for operating such a head unit
Inventor: HILL ANDREW W
IPC: H04H20/62
Filed: 2014-12-18
Abstract: A modification module is used in combination with a head unit for a vehicle for displaying information according to a video data stream received by the display. The video module is for generating an original video data stream based on signals received from further components of the head unit and/or the vehicle via one or more interfaces. The modification module is arranged for receiving the original video data stream from the video module and providing a video data stream to the display. It is configured to execute an image recognition on the original video data stream, where data that represent images to be displayed in one or more predefined areas of interest 4, 4, 4, 4 of the display are analysed, and where a result of said image recognition is used for further processing. It is intended to provide a head unit for a vehicle that is flexible enough to adjust to future needs of a consumer, in particular to specifically support consumer electronic devices such as smartphones that the consumer will want to use in the vehicle.
Patent GB-2536937-A (GB)
Title: Controller for a motor vehicle and method
Inventor: ROB JERGER
IPC: B60W40/076
Filed: 2015-04-01
Abstract: A controller for a motor vehicle comprising: means for receiving information indicative of a current vehicle speed (S107); means for receiving information indicative of an amount of brake force a braking system of the vehicle is developing or is capable of developing (S105); means for receiving information indicative of a gradient of a driving surface on which the vehicle is driving (S103); and torque transmission reduction means for causing a powertrain torque reduction operation to be performed in which the torque transmission from a torque delivery device to the driven wheels is reduced or substantially terminated (S109). The controller is configured to automatically cause the torque reduction operation to be performed in dependence on the received information regarding the vehicle speed, the braking force and the driving surface gradient. The controller may determine if the braking force is sufficient to hold the vehicle stationary on the given driving surface. The controller may further determine if a positive tractive force indicative of a downhill slope is present at the wheels.
Patent GB-2527411-A (GB)
Title: An improved method of scheduling pressure in variable pressure actuation systems
Inventor: STAMBAUGH CRAIG T SR
IPC: F15B13/042
Filed: 2015-04-22
Abstract: A system and corresponding method for scheduling pressure in a variable pressure actuation system are provided. In one aspect, a variable pressure actuation system 10 is provided. The variable pressure actuation system 10 includes an actuator 12 configured to control a .variable geometry device 16, and a fluid line 26 fluidly coupled to the actuator. The fluid line 26 is configured to supply a pressurized fluid to the actuator 12 to facilitate controlling the variable geometry device 16. The system further includes a load feedback device 40 coupled to the actuator 12, the load feedback device 40 is configured to measure a load placed on the actuator 12 by the variable geometry device 16.
Patent GB-2538485-A (GB)
Title: An improved sign apparatus
Inventor: ANDREW MCGROUTHER
IPC: G09F1/10
Filed: 2015-04-24
Abstract: A sign apparatus is provided, where the apparatus comprises a substrate (12) having an upper face (13), and a transparent cover layer (14) with a first adhesive (15) applied to an underside thereof. A second adhesive (16) is applied to at leastone portion of the upper face (13) of the substrate (12), where the second adhesive has a lower peel strength than the first adhesive (15). In use, the upper face (13) of the substrate (12) receives a data sheet (18) displaying a sign and/or information. When the cover layer (14) is adhered to the substrate, the cover layer and substrate encapsulate the data sheet lying on the upper face of the substrate, laminating the data sheet. The substrate and the cover layer may have apertures which align when the cover layer is adhered to the substrate. An adhesive portion may be shaped to provide a visual indicator for positioning the data sheet. The first adhesive may be polyacrylate. The substrate may be magnetic.
Patent GB-2534619-A (GB)
Title: A module for a sharps retraction device
Inventor: PHILIP ARNOLD BROWN
IPC: A61M5/31
Filed: 2015-06-22
Abstract: A fluid extraction device 10 for extracting fluid from a syringe assembly 100 comprising a syringe port (112, Fig 2D) and a sleeve 104. The device 10 comprises a body with first and second ends 12,14; the first end 12 defining a fluid entry port 26, and the second end 14 defining a fluid exit port 22. A channel 18 through the body connects the fluid entry and fluid exit ports 26, 22. At least one push member (30A, Fig 2C) further extends from the body and is configured to contact the sleeve 104 of the syringe assembly 100 in use such to push it from a first position (Fig 2C) in which the sleeve 104 closes the syringe port (112) to a second position (Fig 2D) in which the sleeve 104 exposes the syringe port (112, Fig 2D). In this arrangement fluid can be extracted from the syringe 100 - through the syringe port (112, Fig 2D) via fluid entry port 26 - and transferred to a fluid collection container connected to the second end 14 of the device proximate the fluid exit port 22.
Patent GB-2527213-A (GB)
Title: 3D-Printed bodies for molding downhole equipment
Inventor: ATKINS WILLIAM BRIAN
IPC: B22F3/105
Filed: 2010-11-29
Abstract: A method of making an infiltrated object by forming a body by rapid prototyping using layer-by-layer manufacturing, the body including a mold that at least partially defines a mold cavity and the body further including matrix material located in the cavity which will become part of an object formed in the cavity. The object is formed by infiltrating the matrix material located in the cavity. Also a device suitable for additive layer manufacturing comprising means for depositing successive adjacent layers, each layer comprising first and second materials, the device comprising first means for bonding the first material in each layer and second means for bonding second material in each layer.