baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2474328-A (GB)
Title: Electric vehicle having generator coupled to driveshaft
Inventor: LEE CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: B60L11/00
Filed: 2010-09-10
Abstract: An electric vehicle has a double fed induction generator, of the sort commonly used in a turbine, coupled to the driveshaft 9 or axle of the vehicle to generate electric current when the vehicle is moving. A transformer and voltage regulator may also be provided. The outer mechanism 6 of the generator is fixed to the outer casing 8 of the driveshaft or axle as a fixed component and the inner mechanism 5 of the generator is fixed to the driveshaft or axle. The casing of the generator has vents for cooling the apparatus (see figures 2, 3). An outer 8 and inner 10 casing having angled vents may be provided to prevent moisture entering the components of the turbine.
Patent GB-2484518-A (GB)
Title: Solar collector system comprising overlapping collector panels forming a roof structure
Inventor: SYLVESTER PHILLIP JAMES
IPC: F24J2/04
Filed: 2010-10-14
Abstract: A solar collector system comprises a number of solar collector panels formed from sheet material and positionable side by side in overlapping relationship to form a roof structure. Preferably, each panel includes a flat mid-section and side regions with formations raised above the mid-section which overlap with adjacent panel formations. At least one of the side regions of each panel may include a lip for fixing to a building member. Preferably, the system also incorporates roof flashing elements, at the ends and sides of the panels, as part of the roof structure. In use, the solar panels may be of a solar thermal type that converts solar energy into heat energy, or of a photovoltaic (PV) type for the production of electrical energy, or a combination of both solar thermal and photovoltaic.
Patent GB-2485583-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft ground run-up enclosure
Inventor: FRASER ALEXANDER
IPC: B64F1/26
Filed: 2010-11-19
Abstract: A rear wall 10 of an aircraft ground run-up enclosure 40 comprising an â  Sâ   shaped inwardly facing surface 12 which forms an angle of between 30 degrees and 80 degrees to the ground. Towards a rear of the enclosure are transitions 30 and 32 which form a concave structure between side walls 20 and rear wall 10. Air flow from either side of the enclosure 40 is directed through apertures 22 and entrained along an inside of the side walls 20 towards the rear wall 10 of the enclosure 40. The enclosure is scaleable in height to accommodate different type aircraft.
Patent GB-2479272-A (GB)
Title: Setting playlist file and media file duration and timing
Inventor: PANTOS ROGER
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2011-04-01
Abstract: A method comprises: setting a target duration 1201 for each media file specified in a playlist file, the target duration being a maximum duration for each media file specified within the playlist file; setting a minimum playlist duration 1203 for the playlist file, the minimum playlist duration being a multiple of the target (maximum) duration: and transmitting the playlist file to another device using a non-streaming transfer protocol (e.g. hypertext (HTTP) transfer), the playlist file having plural tags and plural Universal Resource Indicators (URIs), the plurality of tags and URIs indicating an ordering of multiple media files that have been divided out of a stream of data to recreate the stream of data by sequential presentation of the multiple media files. Setting the target (maximum) duration and minimum playlist time may implement a sewer timing model, e.g. if there is no end marker in the playlist file. Additional URIs for media files may be added to the playlist. Also claimed is a method using a similar playlist file, with tags and URIs, wherein the earliest and latest times for playlist file transmission are determined 1205 (i.e., a time window), based on previous playlist file availability.
Patent GB-2493017-A (GB)
Title: Cassette for intraocular lens with foil seals
Inventor: RAQUIN VINCENT
IPC: A61F2/16
Filed: 2011-07-19
Abstract: A cassette in an injection device (21, figure 2) has a container 2 which receives an intraocular lens 4 and extends along a portion of the longitudinal axis A of the injector. The container has a front end face 6 and a rear end face 7 each containing an aperture 8,9 through which the plunger (23, figure 2) of the injection device can pass to deploy the intraocular lens. One or both of the apertures are closed by foil attached to the receiving container. The foil may be wrapped around the end faces and attached to a pull tab 14 for removal. Alternatively, it may be thermally welded to the container and have a cross of perforations to facilitate it being pierced by projections on the injection device. The foil may be a coextruded foil made from aluminium and polypropylene, having a thickness of 0.5 mm. A second container 38 holding viscoelastic material may be present (figure 12).
Patent GB-2495920-A (GB)
Title: Solid fuel appliance with secondary combustion and a heat exchanger
Inventor: FEALY PAUL ALLEN
IPC: F24B5/02
Filed: 2011-10-24
Abstract: A solid fuel appliance (e.g. wood or multi-fuel stove 11) has air inlets 22,23; a water jacket heat exchanger 28-33 in a closed combustion chamber 18; tubes 34 delivering air to a secondary combustion region 38 within the combustion chamber between a primary combustion region 37 and the flue outlet 27; and deflector plates 25,26 creating an extended path for combustion product gases to a passage 31 through the heat exchanger. In another embodiment heat exchanger has a C-shaped portion (39, fig 2).
Patent GB-2495944-A (GB)
Title: Composite railway sleeper and method of manufacture
Inventor: HASHEMZADEH KAVOSS
IPC: E01B3/18
Filed: 2011-10-25
Abstract: The sleeper comprises a channel-section steel casing (5) filled with a cushioning filler material (11) formed from a mixture of crumbed rubber and a binder. The filler material preferably extends beyond the free edges of side flanges (6, 7) of the channel section casing (5). One or more reinforcing plates (10) may be positioned within the channel section throughout its length or at locations where rails are to be attached to the sleeper. The sleeper is manufactured by placing the casing (5) in a mould cavity, filling the casing with the filler material (11), closing the mould cavity, subjecting the casing and filler material to 150 degrees temperature and high pressure to solidify the latter and removing the casing with filler material from the mould.
Patent GB-2496693-A (GB)
Title: A gas generator system
Inventor: DOUGLAS JAMES OWEN
IPC: A62B21/00
Filed: 2011-11-21
Abstract: A gas generator system 1 for the delivery of gas to an individual, said gas generator system comprises; a chemical gas generator 2 unit in combination with a recirculating gas delivery system. The chemical gas generator unit may include a solid gas generator reagent, which may be provided in the form of granules or pellets and which may be percarbonate. The reagents may be contained in a medium that allows their release over a period of time. The medium may be a wax or a resin. The gas generator unit may act as a container for the reagent, and may be divided into at least two chambers; one for holding reactants and the other being a reaction chamber. The gas generator may include a temperature control mechanism, which may take the form of either a cooling mechanism or a heat sink. The system may include one or more gas scrubbers.
Patent GB-2499209-A (GB)
Title: Safety rail lifter tool
Inventor: POULTON SIMON
IPC: E04G5/00
Filed: 2012-02-08
Abstract: A safety rail lifter 10 comprises an elongate telescopic strut 12, a first safety rail riser 14 rotatably engaged with a telescoping part 32 of the telescopic strut 12, and a second safety rail riser 16 rotatably engaged with the telescoping part 32 of the telescopic strut 12 and coaxial with the first safety rail riser 14. A first lifting collar 18 is also rotatably engaged with the telescoping part 32 of the telescopic strut 12 and interposed between the first and second safety rail risers 14, 16, and a second lifting collar 20 is rotatably engaged with the telescoping part 32 of the telescopic strut 12 and adjacent to an end of the second safety rail riser 16 which is remote from the first safety rail riser 14. A first lifting handle 22 which extends from the first lifting collar 18 along one side of the telescopic strut 12 and which is releasably engagable with a housing part 30 of the telescopic strut 12 is provided, along with a second lifting handle 24 which extends from the second lifting collar 20 along another side of the telescopic strut 12 and which is releasably engagable with the housing part 30 of the telescopic strut 12. A connector 26 for releasably connecting the housing part 30 of the telescopic strut 12 to a cross-member is also provided.
Patent GB-2488900-A (GB)
Title: Operating unit for a motor vehicle
Inventor: BACKMAN FREDRIK
IPC: B60K35/00
Filed: 2012-03-07
Abstract: In an operating unit for a motor vehicle with a steering wheel 3 which is rotatable about an axis 2, a finger-actuatable input unit 6 is arranged on an arc extending around the axis 2. The steering wheel may rotate around the axis independently of the input unit. The input unit is preferably arranged on a side of the steering wheel facing away from the driver. The operating unit may comprise a display screen 10 which is preferably visible through an opening of the steering wheel. Preferably the input unit is arranged to detect the site of contact by a finger and to select from symbols displayed on the display screen. The input unit may be a touch panel. The invention is thought to provide an operating unit which is easily accessible to the driver and which is not affected by the activation of a steering wheel airbag.
Patent GB-2502268-A (GB)
Title: A combination hand dryer and air sterilization apparatus
Inventor: LEVY STEPHEN
IPC: A47K10/48
Filed: 2012-05-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a combination hand dryer and air sterilizer apparatus 10. The apparatus comprises a housing unit having a hand dryer unit 30 with a duct having an input opening 12 and an output opening 13. A fan unit is disposed in fluid communication with the duct for generating an air flow from the output opening. A heater is disposed in fluid communication with the duct for heating the airflow. A control circuit energises the fan unit and the heater in response to an actuation signal. An air sterilization unit 31 comprises a catalyst and a UV lamp or lamps wherein both the air sterilizing unit and the hand dryer unit are housed within the same housing unit.
Patent GB-2502362-A (GB)
Title: Exterior curtain walling system comprising adjustable bracket.
Inventor: TAYLOR ROGER
IPC: E04B2/90
Filed: 2012-05-24
Abstract: The system comprises an exterior wall panel 100 and a building frame: the wall panel comprises a top structure for mounting additional wall panels on and an adapter 200 for securing the panel to a horizontal floor structure 60 on the building frame. The adapter may secure the panel to the building from within the building. The adapter is preferably variable and allows adjustment of an upper panel in two horizontal directions and a vertical direction relative to the building while attached to a lower panel. The panel may include a temporary base protection track for reducing the likelihood of damage during the transit of the panel. The panel may include lifting cleats or anchors for assisting in the hoisting of the panel. Also claimed is a method of erecting an outer wall where a base panel is fixed at ground level and extends above a floor section of the building and has a further panel mounted on top.
Patent GB-2488279-A (GB)
Title: Portable power supply device for mobile computing devices
Inventor: GIOSCIA RICHARD
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2010-11-17
Abstract: A portable power supply device for a mobile computing device is provided. The portable power supply device comprises a retention structure to retain the mobile computing device, a power source, and an inductive signal interface. The inductive signal interface is used to inductively signal power from the power source to a corresponding inductive signal interface of the mobile computing device.
Patent GB-2504106-A (GB)
Title: Display of multiple moving image thumbnails for use in reviewing videos
Inventor: OLIVIER PATRICK
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2012-07-18
Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program for displaying video images is disclosed. The method includes dividing video data into video data sections. The video data is data that is capable of being processed and displayed on a screen 12 as a moving video image 24 and the video data sections represent consecutive sections in time of the moving video image. The video data sections are processed into a plurality of second moving video images 28a, 28b, 28c (such as video thumbnails) and displayed on a display screen. Preferably the position that thumbnail images are displayed moves so that a thumbnail video image finishes being displayed roughly where the adjacent thumbnail started. The invention may be used in reviewing videos by facilitate selection of a video data section by use of the moving image thumbnails.
Patent GB-2492908-A (GB)
Title: Novel uses of elafin
Inventor: WIEDOW OLIVER
IPC: A61K38/57
Filed: 2011-03-02
Abstract: The invention relates to novel uses of the polypeptide elafin, and/or homologies, derivatives or fragments thereof having inhibitory activity against leukocyte elastase for the prevention and treatment of medical conditions like SIRS.
Patent GB-2506611-A (GB)
Title: Method of determining proximity of two UEs in a Packet Network, to enable direct device to device mode setup.
Inventor: TURTINEN SAMULI
IPC: H04W76/02
Filed: 2012-10-02
Abstract: Method or establishing whether a source and destination IP address of certain Internet protocol data flows are within a specific network (or the devices to which the IP addresses are allocated, 510, 590) are in proximity in an evolved packet system for evaluating and controlling potential opportunities for device to device communication among two or more proximately located user equipments. In response to determining that the target serving gateway is the same as the source serving gateway, identification information of the source user equipment is sent to the target serving gateway to enable direct device-to-device (D2D, P2P) mode of operation. Subsequently, the identification of the target UE 590 and the source UE 510 may be sent to a target Mobility Management Entity 556 (MME).
Patent GB-2495836-A (GB)
Title: Wellhead assembly with production module and production tree
Inventor: FENTON STEPHEN PAUL
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2012-10-18
Abstract: A wellhead assembly 20 with; a mounting bore 40 extending through a production module 38, and a flow passage 56 that intersects the mounting bore. A production tree 34 is inserted into the mounting bore and is mounted on a wellhead 22, the tree having a port intersecting an outer surface of the tree, so that when the tree is mounted into the bore the passage is registered or aligned in fluid communication with the port. The port may intersect with an axial bore in the tree so that the axial bore is in communication with the outside of the tree when the passage is registered with the port. A production stab (92, figure 3) may be in selective communication with the passage so that when the module is landed on the tree, the passage is in fluid communication with a production fluid jumper (100, 102, figure 3).
Patent GB-2492522-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic controlled slam shut valve
Inventor: BUTLER DAVID C
IPC: F16K17/32
Filed: 2011-04-20
Abstract: Systems and methods provide pneumatic control of a slam shut valve system.
Patent GB-2499871-A (GB)
Title: A collapsible golf trolley and bag
Inventor: SUTTON JOSEPH HENRY
IPC: A63B55/60
Filed: 2012-12-11
Abstract: A golf trolley 2 and a golf bag 1, the trolley 2 having an extendable handle 6 and a pair of coaxial spaced wheels 4 each connected to the chassis 13 by a linkage arrangement 19, 20 so as to be movable between an extended spaced apart operational position and a closed collapsed position adjacent to the chassis member. An intermediate point of the linkage arrangements 19, 20 is connected to the lower end of the elongate handle shaft 7, such that when the handle 6 is lowered to its collapsed position the wheels 4 are moved into a collapsed position in which the wheels overlap opposite sides of the tapered bag. The wheels may be driven by a battery powered electric motor and may be controlled wirelessly. There may be a detachable cover provided and a pivoting means may be present to lift the bag away from the trolley.
Patent GB-2499713-A (GB)
Title: Elastic coupling in oscillating rotary electric power tool shaft.
Inventor: ITAKURA TORU
IPC: B25D17/11
Filed: 2013-01-25
Abstract: An oscillating rotary electric power tool includes a coupling between two sections of a drive shaft; a depression on one portion interlocking with a projection 16 on the other; with elastic material 17 disposed between the two. The tool also includes a motor M; a spindle 21 extending out of the housing; a working bit 25 attached to the spindles distal end; and a link member rotating the spindle alternately clockwise and anticlockwise by the power of the motor. The elastic may be a rubber or resin O ring and can be received in a recess on the interlocking portions. The tool can include a battery pack 5. The working bit can be interchangeable between a grinder or a fan shaped cutting tool. The elastic can reduce noise.
Patent GB-2501983-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat for a motor vehicle
Inventor: WORDEN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B60N2/02
Filed: 2013-03-26
Abstract: A vehicle seat (10) for a motor vehicle with a seat frame, a backrest (11), a backrest adjuster having a pivot axis (13), a first fitting (12) and a second fitting (16) for adjusting an inclination angle of the backrest (11), with a switch (15), which activates a drive at particular inclination anÂ­gles of the backrest (11), in order to move the vehicle seat (10) forward or backÂ­ward, wherein the switch (15) is arranged beneath the pivot axis (13) in the outer region of the first fitting (12), which position allows ease of access.
Patent GB-2515340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to security
Inventor: RIDGWAY NIGEL
IPC: E06B1/70
Filed: 2013-06-20
Abstract: A disability threshold (10, fig 4) of a doorway has an outwardly projecting cill portion (10a, fig 4) forming a ramp suitable for access by a wheelchair. The threshold and projecting cill portion are made from plastic, or synthetic low thermal conductivity material, or non-timber, or non-metallic material. The projecting cill may be hollow with a webbed structure (15, fig 5) made from one-piece extrusion. The cill may be capable of being part-filled with foam, such as polyurethane, and may have integral weather seals (13,14, fig 5) and internal drainage means H.
Patent GB-2516036-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive powertrain control
Inventor: BEVAN NEIL
IPC: B60W50/029
Filed: 2013-07-08
Abstract: A method of controlling a vehicle powertrain includes determining that a performance feature associated with the powertrain is outside of a desired performance range. A plurality of operation parameters that are associated with the powertrain are identified that have a relationship to the performance feature. An adjustment is automatically made to at least one of the identified operation parameters to thereby bring the performance feature closer to the desired performance range. The plurality of operation parameters may be prioritized, and the parameter with the highest influence over the identified performance feature is adjusted. Other parameters may also be adjusted to bring the performance feature closer to the desired performance range. Mathematical models may be used. The performance feature may be outside the desired range due to an actuator failure.
Patent GB-2516972-A (GB)
Title: Validating DDoS attacks based on social media content
Inventor: HAIKNEY DAVID
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2013-08-09
Abstract: A method of validating a distributed denial of service (DDOS) attack against a computer providing a network service comprises : monitoring requests to the service ; monitoring social media for current trending topics or popular items to detect content directly linked to content located on the computer or directly related to content located on the computer; and responsive to the monitoring step indicating an increased number of requests and said step of monitoring social media indicating that such content is currently trending or popular, determining the computer is not the subject of a DDOS attack, and instead modifying the response provided to such requests so as to avoid overloading the network service. Also disclosed is analyzing one or more referral URLs to detect social media referrals and again modifying the response provided to such referrals to avoid overload. The modifications could include providing more resources, streamlining the requested content or throttling the rate of response.
Patent GB-2506743-A (GB)
Title: Constant pivot bridge plate for a tremolo device
Inventor: PRESTON ANDREW JOHN
IPC: G10D3/04
Filed: 2013-08-14
Abstract: A bridge plate 1, for a tremolo (vibrato) bridge used as part of a guitar, comprises recesses 2 on the top surface to facilitate a pivot on a constant pivot point. The angled recesses accommodate the heads of screw or bolt fixings when the bridge plate is tilted. A shim is preferably placed between the bridge plate and the body of the guitar. Holes may be provided in the bridge plate to enable a tone block (6) to be fitted underneath the bridge plate and a tremolo arm (9) to pass through the bridge plate and screw into the tone block. As the tremolo arm is moved up and down the bridge plate can pivot on screw fixings (3) at a point which remains constant. The bridge plate preferably includes a chamfer on the lower front surface to accommodate movement thereof. The bridge plate aims to provide tuning stability and to deliver a faithful replication of the character of sound produced by vintage six screw mount tremolo bridges.
Patent GB-2507404-A (GB)
Title: Illumination apparatus
Inventor: CHU CHEN-WEI
IPC: F21S8/04
Filed: 2013-09-17
Abstract: An illumination apparatus includes a frame 110, a light guide plate 120, and a light emitting device 130. The frame has at least one light guiding channel 112 with an entrance 112a and an exit 112b. The light guide plate 120 is disposed in the frame 110, and has a light incident surface 122 and a light emergent surface 124. The light emitting device 130 is disposed between the frame 110 and the light guide plate 120. The light emitting device emits a light beam, a portion L1 of which enters into the light guide plate 120 through the light incident surface 122 and exits the light guide plate through the light emergent surface124. Another portion L2 of the light beam enters into the light guiding channel 112 through the entrance 112a and leaves the frame 110 through the exit 112b of the light guiding channel.
Patent GB-2518872-A (GB)
Title: Valve
Inventor: PRESTON TIMOTHY JAMES
IPC: F16K1/12
Filed: 2013-10-03
Abstract: An actuatable valve includes an outer housing 100; an upstream element 114 of the outer housing defining an inlet opening; a downstream element 112 of the outer housing 100 defining an outlet opening; and an inner housing element 200 inside the outer housing 100 for housing an actuatablc restrictor 300 for restricting fluid flow along a fluid flow path through the valve; wherein the inner housing element 200 is non-integral with at least one of the upstream 114 and downstream 112 elements.