baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2571731-A (GB)
Title: Novel compounds and uses
Inventor: MARK IAN KEMP
IPC: C07D249/06
Filed: 2018-03-06
Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula (I) (and tautomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof) for use in the treatment of fibrosis, wherein A is a monocyclic heteroaryl ring containing 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms, each independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur (sulphur). m and n are both 0-5 (inclusive) and p is 0-3 (inclusive). R1-R6 are as defined in claim 1. Preferably, m is 0, R1a is hydrogen and R1b is methyl; or, m is 1, R1 is methyl and R1a and R1b are both hydrogen; or, m is 0 and R1a and R1b are both hydrogen. Preferably, compounds according to formula (I) are for use in the oral treatment of fibrosis. Also claimed are methods of treatment of fibrosis and the preparation of medicaments for the treatment of fibrosis both of which involve compounds of formula (I). The fibrosis may be selected from, e.g., liver cirrhosis and interstitial lung disease (such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF))
Patent GB-2564191-A (GB)
Title: Rotatable Shaft With Oil Management Feature
Inventor: MARTIN T BENTLEY
IPC: F04D29/06
Filed: 2018-04-11
Abstract: A shaft 21 for use as a rotating shaft in a gas turbine engine is arranged, in use, to rotate in a circumferential direction R about its longitudinal axis X, where the inner surface 28 of the shaft includes a radially inwardly protruding flange 22, a circumferential array of radially extending apertures 26 provided in the flange, and an array of channels 24 which extend from an upstream side to a downstream side of the flange, eg in parallel with the axis, and which are arranged circumferentially between adjacent apertures of the circumferential array of apertures. The flange may be integrally formed with adjacent portions of the shaft. The channels may have straight and parallel sides 22a, 22b or may taper toward a narrower centre. The channels and flange may together define a round or square raised platform 29 around each aperture. In use, fluid, eg oil, drawn axially along the inner surface is diverted through the channels, avoiding the apertures and reducing the escape of fluid.
Patent GB-2573579-A (GB)
Title: A cheese product
Inventor: MELVIN GLYNN
IPC: A01J25/12
Filed: 2018-05-11
Abstract: A method for producing a composite cheese product, in which a first cheese surrounds at least a portion of a second cheese, comprises (i) inserting a quantity of cheese into a first mould which includes a recess, (ii) exposing the first cheese to a predetermined pressure in order to provide a first cheese form shaped to define a second recess located therein, (iii) inserting a quantity of a second cheese into the second recess of the first cheese to provide a composite cheese form comprising first and second cheeses, in which the first cheese surrounds at least a portion of the second cheese. The quantity of second cheese may have a predetermined shape prior to insertion into the second recess. A cheese product may be made by forming first and second composite cheese forms and joining them together. Preferably the cheese product is an imitation egg 10, with the first cheese mimicking the white and encompassing the second cheese mimicking the yolk (not shown). An outer coating may be provided, preferably of wax (not shown). The cheese eggs may be provided together with a storage container, preferably configured as an egg box or carton.
Patent GB-2574623-A (GB)
Title: Method to determine the use of a block heater in an engine
Inventor: EDUARDO MAIELLO
IPC: F01P11/16
Filed: 2018-06-13
Abstract: A method for determining use of a block heater in an internal combustion engine. The method first measures the temperature of a coolant after the start of the engine S2, then determines if there is a drop in said temperature S4. If a drop is detected, then an integral of the temperature difference between the measured temperature and a reference temperature with respect to time is taken S5 and compared to a predetermined threshold value S6. If the integral value is larger than the threshold value, then a block heater has been used S7. The reference temperature may be the start temperature of the coolant.
Patent GB-2566357-A (GB)
Title: Engagement apparatus and method of use thereof
Inventor: PAUL DELANEY
IPC: F16B29/00
Filed: 2018-07-11
Abstract: A retaining pin comprises a body section 404 having an aperture and an actuation mechanism 403 arranged at a first end of the body section. A pin 412 is connected to the actuation mechanism at a first end and extends through the aperture. An outer sleeve 406 is arranged around the pin and comprises an expandable section that, upon operation of the actuation mechanism, can be expanded from a first to a second dimension. The body and pins may comprise threaded sections. The outer sleeve may comprise a plurality of sections: a first that engages the body; a second that comprises an expandable material; and a third that engages the pin, with the actuation mechanism moving the third section towards the body section to compress and expand the second section. The outer sleeve may be integral with the body section, and the expandable section may be formed from elastomeric material. The actuation mechanism may comprise a cam to move the pin.
Patent GB-2576206-A (GB)
Title: Sensor degradation
Inventor: Emilia Hidalgo
IPC: G05D1/00
Filed: 2018-08-10
Abstract: A control system, for a vehicle, is configured to receive a sensor signal 42 output by a sensor, e.g. camera, lidar, ultrasonic, radar etc., of the vehicle and receive or generate a sensor degradation signal 44 indicative of a degradation in sensing performance of the sensor. The control system also receives or determines a degradation time 46 at which the sensing performance of the sensor degraded and generates an estimated sensor output 48 in dependence on the sensor signal at or before the degradation time. The control system generates a confidence score 50 associated with the estimated sensor output. Sensing performance may be degraded by, for example, a second vehicle causing a splash in front of the vehicle so that a camera outputs a degraded signal. In addition fog or smoke may degrade the signal. Reference is also made to a method, a vehicle and a non-transitory computer readable medium.
Patent GB-2577557-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle air conditioning
Inventor: DANIEL JAMES WOODFIELD
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 2018-09-28
Abstract: A vehicle has a passenger cabin and an air conditioning system 108. The air conditioning system has a Peltier device 301, one or more blowers 302, 303 for directing a first airflow over a first side of the Peltier device and a second airflow over a second side of the Peltier device, a duct 406 for ducting the second airflow, and a valve 501 operable to open and close the duct, wherein the first airflow is discharged inside the passenger cabin and the second airflow is discharged outside the passenger cabin. The valve may comprise a valve member 504 biased to the closed position and opened by the second airflow flowing through the duct. The valve may be a flap having a pivot 502 located above the centre of gravity 504 of the valve.
Patent GB-2565464-A (GB)
Title: Genes and personalised training
Inventor: KEITH GRIMALDI
IPC: C12Q1/6888
Filed: 2017-03-31
Abstract: The invention relates to methods for identifying whether an individual has predominantly a power or endurance profile. In particular, it relates to methods for identifying a predisposition to an ability to respond well to high intensity or low-intensity resistance training by identifying the allele present at the locus of one or more of genetic polymorphisms.
Patent GB-2574714-A (GB)
Title: Lubrication device for a turbo machine
Inventor: Fabien Stephane Garnier
IPC: F02C7/06
Filed: 2019-04-26
Abstract: A lubrication device 1 for a turbomachine comprises lubricating supply means which supply a lubrication chamber 6 formed in a rotor 2 and a bearing 11 mounted between the rotor and a stator 22 in which the rotor is mounted. The lubricating supply means comprises a nozzle body 23 mounted on the stator with an ejection nozzle 34 at a free end of the nozzle body being configured to project lubricating fluid into the chamber. The nozzle body has a fixed part 26 and a movable part 27, which is movable between a retracted position in which the ejection nozzle is remote from, or at least partially outside, the chamber, and an extended position in which the ejection nozzle is closer to, or located at least partially within, the chamber. A process for assembling the lubrication device comprises moving the movable part to the retracted position and mounting the rotor axially inside the stator so that the movable part is axially arranged opposite to the lubrication chamber.
Patent GB-2575193-A (GB)
Title: Subsea buoyancy systems
Inventor: Vincent Loentgen
IPC: F16L1/24
Filed: 2017-03-15
Abstract: A buoyant element comprises a rigid elongate tube 12, which defines a floodable envelope, filled with macrospheres 26. Holes 22 allow seawater from outside the tube to flood the spaces between the macrospheres. The macrospheres are held in foraminous, floodable bags 28, defining discrete packages of spheres which can be removed. The spheres 26 have a larger radius than the holes, preventing their escape. Preferably the holes have a diameter of 10mm, whilst the spheres have diameters of 15-35mm. Preferably the buoyant element can be attached to a subsea structure such as a pipeline bundle. Also disclosed is a method of providing buoyancy to a subsea structure, by attaching the structure to a rigid buoyancy tube and filling the tube with macrospheres.
Patent GB-2588182-A (GB)
Title: Global navigation satellite system (GNSS) anti-spoofing techniques based on similarities of gain vectors
Inventor: MICHAEL JONES
IPC: G01S19/21
Filed: 2019-10-11
Abstract: A system, method and computer-readable medium for identifying and suppressing spoofed navigational signals (GNSS, GPS, GALILEO etc.). Involves receiving GNSS signals with a multi-element antenna array, a gain vector is determined from the received signals. The vectors are analysed for similarities by comparing square of cross-correlation of the gain vectors to a threshold value. Similarities between the gain vectors are indicative of spoofed signals. Received signal strength or power along with expected or actual satellite positions ( almanac and/or ephemeris ) may be used to assist spoofing determination. The method suppresses spoofed signals and uses the remaining legitimate signals to calculate position.
Patent GB-2581412-A (GB)
Title: Fitting system for a seat
Inventor: Stanislas Elie Guillet
IPC: B64D11/06
Filed: 2019-10-14
Abstract: A fastening system for a seat, such as an aircraft seat, to a rail. The seat base 12 has a rail grip, moveable between an assembly / disassembly position and an active attachment position by a lever 20 with a lock 22 for locking the lever when the grip is in the attachment position. The lock has an axle 38 that rotates relative to either the lever and/or the base between unlocked and locked positions, with a pin 40 engaging a complementary formation 42 of the other of the lever and/or the base in the locked position. The lock may be automatic using a torsion spring (fig.4,44) inserted between, and fastened to, the axle and the lever/base, applying a rotational force to the axle to urge it into the locked position. A cam (fig.4,46) may be mounted to rotate on the lever/base with a spring (fig.4,50) to keep it in contact with a stop (fig.4,48) to oppose the automatic lock; the cam pivoting with the lever to free the automatic lock. A retaining pin (fig.3,54) may limit movement of the axle between the locked/unlocked positions. The axle may display information (fig.2,62;fig.3,60) of the locking status.
Patent GB-2581568-A (GB)
Title: Composition and method for temporarily reshaping keratinous fibres
Inventor: Julia Bibiane Lange
IPC: A61Q5/06
Filed: 2019-12-17
Abstract: A cosmetic composition for temporarily reshaping keratinous fibres, comprising: a) a cationically modified guar derivative with a weight average molecular weight in the range from about 5,000 to about 200,000 and a degree of cationic substitution in the range from about 0.1 to about 2; and b) at least one cationic copolymer which is obtained by reacting vinylpyrrolidone with methacrylamidopropyltrimethylammonium chloride (MAPTAC), use thereof and method using such a composition.
Patent GB-2583560-A (GB)
Title: Fusion protein constructs for complement associated disease
Inventor: Michael Steven Curtis
IPC: C07K16/46
Filed: 2019-12-11
Abstract: Provided herein are fusion protein constructs that can bind a complement-associated antigen, comprising a targeting moiety and a complement modulator protein, or a fragment thereof or a variant thereof. The targeting moiety is an antibody or an antigen binding fragment thereof, in some examples. Further provided are methods of using the fusion protein constructs, for example, in treating complement mediation conditions.
Patent GB-2585263-A (GB)
Title: Heavy assisted logic
Inventor: PETER HARRINGTON COLLINS
IPC: G06F3/041
Filed: 2020-02-25
Abstract: A computer monitor 3 screen reader system 2 is provided. The screen reader system 2 detects underlying pixel luminous intensity and colour which is sent through attached flat cables 1 to a microprocessor unit (7, Figure 5) for decoding as a character, number or shape. The screen reader material 2 comprises a thin, self-adhesive, transparent, flexible overlay onto the screen of the computer monitor 3 and can be cut to any size. The microprocessor unit communicates decision making logic to an operator via a 3 bar LED interface unit (see Figure 9).
Patent GB-2593152-A (GB)
Title: A heating, ventilation and/or air conditioning system for a vehicle
Inventor: James Nicholas Murray
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 2020-03-06
Abstract: A heating, ventilation and/or air-conditioning (HVAC) system for a vehicle, especially a commercial vehicle, comprises a HVAC vent 210 and a sensor 250 operatively coupled to the HVAC vent. The sensor detects if an item of clothing 260 is present near the HVAC vent. If so, the HVAC system opens the HVAC vent and directs air 272 towards the clothing. The sensor may be a hook that moves when clothing is hung thereon under the weight of the clothing. The sensor may be a load sensor to detect a weight of the clothes, a proximity or position sensor, or an optical sensor. An air parameter sensor may be included to measure air temperature and humidity and a further sensor may detect a type of clothing. The HVAC system ideally includes a plurality of HVAC vents wherein one or more of the vents are selectively opened based on the location of the clothing. The HVAC system can be used by commercial vehicle drivers to warm or dry clothing more effectively than a conventional vehicle HVAC system.
Patent GB-2585787-A (GB)
Title: Supply-demand management device, program, and supply-demand management method
Inventor: TAKAYUKI YAMADA
IPC: H02J13/00
Filed: 2019-01-11
Abstract: Provided is a supply-demand management device provided with: a record management unit for managing a power supply record indicating the record of power supplied between a plurality of suppliers/users within a community; and a deriving unit which, on the basis of the record of power supply from a first supplier/user among the plurality of suppliers/users to other suppliers/users, derives an incentive to supply power from the first suppler/user to a second supplier/user among the other suppliers/users.
Patent GB-2600973-A (GB)
Title: Driver assistance with inoperative sensors
Inventor: JITESH PANKAJKUMAR PATEL
IPC: B62D15/02
Filed: 2020-11-13
Abstract: A control system and method for a vehicle, the control system comprising one or more controllers, wherein the control system is configured to: enable 402 a driver assistance system in dependence on information from a plurality of sensors (USS, VSS); determine 404 that one or more of the plurality of sensors is inoperative while another one or more of the plurality of sensors is operative; and restrict 406 functionality of the enabled driver assistance system in dependence on the inoperative one or more sensors. The system may be configured to provide parking assistance functions, including automated parking and parking space detection.
Patent GB-2602311-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for storing energy
Inventor: ANDREAS DOERING
IPC: F02B71/04
Filed: 2020-12-22
Abstract: A method and apparatus for the production and storage of energy comprises a reciprocating or rotary piston engine 2, which in a first mode operates as a combustion engine delivering energy and in a second mode operates as a pulsed compression reactor storing electrical energy in the form of chemical compounds. The individual chambers are arranged in series and housed in a common casing. Together they form a reciprocating engine 2. The compression energy is delivered to the reactor 4 via a shaft 5.
Patent GB-2610816-A (GB)
Title: A stave, a flextensional transducer, and a water based sonar device
Inventor: ANDREW JAMES BOND
IPC: H04R17/00
Filed: 2021-09-14
Abstract: The flextensional transducer 10 is an inverted barrel type transducer having a first end 12 and a second end 14. The transducer comprises a plurality of staves 16 having a concave cross-section and stack of piezoelectric ceramic discs (fig 2). The staves are perforated. The staves are formed of an isotropic auxetic lattice or an anisotropic auxetic lattice. A conventional stave may impair the sound power or sensitivity of the transducer.
Patent GB-2610241-A (GB)
Title: Identity Verification method and system
Inventor: Dayn Amade
IPC: G06F21/31
Filed: 2021-09-24
Abstract: Verifying an identity of a candidate official comprises communicating data relating to a candidate official from a mobile device 101N to an identity verification server 120. The data relating to the candidate official comprises one or more of: one or more images and/or videos depicting a face of the candidate official, one or more images and/or videos depicting an article of identification displayed by the candidate official, and wireless signal data received by a wireless receiver of the mobile device from a wireless transmitter associated with the candidate official. Verification further comprises communicating validation information from the identity verification server to the mobile device, wherein the validation information comprises a result of a comparison between the data relating to the candidate official and registered official identification data retrieved from an identity database.
Patent GB-2612089-A (GB)
Title: Pipe interconnector
Inventor: Vince Fenson
IPC: F16L39/00
Filed: 2021-10-21
Abstract: A pipe interconnector 1 comprises a male part 2 which has two pipe receiving portions 10, 11, and a female part 3 which has two pipe receiving portions 12, 13. The male and female parts 2, 3 are engageable with and disengageable from each other. Engagement of the male and female parts 2, 3 forms two passageways for fluid from the pipe receiving portions 10, 11 to the pipe receiving portions 12, 13. Aspects include: the male part 2 comprises two spigots 16, 17 which are respectively receivable in two sockets 18 in the female part 3; the male part has a protruding guiding protrusion 25 which is receivable in a channel 26 in the female part 3 to prevent wrong orientation of the parts; a locking pin (35 Fig 5) is received in a hole (36, 37 Fig 5) in the male and female parts 2, 3 to lock the parts 2, 3 in engagement. May be used to connect sections of pipework together to connect up a plumbing system for use in a modular construction (which are assembled off-site before being brought to a building site where they are assembled together to form the building).
Patent GB-2613171-A (GB)
Title: Watercraft system
Inventor: Lawrence Edward Clabburn
IPC: B63G8/06
Filed: 2021-11-25
Abstract: A watercraft system 10 comprises a pressure hull module 100 having a longitudinal axis 114 which extends between an aft end 116 and a forward end 118 of the watercraft system, and which defines a first interface element 112. The system further comprises a bridge fin module system 200 which extends from the pressure hull module in a direction away from the longitudinal axis. The bridge fin module system comprises a first bridge fin sub-module 210 which defines a second interface element 222 configured to be coupled and uncoupled from the first interface element; the first bridge fin sub-module extending from the second interface element to terminate at a third interface element 232. The bridge fin module system further comprises a second bridge fin sub-module 220 which defines a fourth interface element 242 configured to be coupled and uncoupled from the third interface element.
Patent GB-2607414-A (GB)
Title: Light module, method for manufacturing a light module and rear view device
Inventor: THOMAS BAGGI
IPC: F21V31/00
Filed: 2022-03-24
Abstract: The light module 1 comprises a lens unit 40 with a bottom 42, lid 44 and at least one side wall providing at least one insertion opening 49 though which is inserted a printed circuit board (PCB) 30 carrying at least one light source, and a housing unit 50 comprising one or more side walls. The lens unit is arranged in the housing such that the bottom and lid of the lens unit respectively close a bottom opening 52 and lid opening 54 of the housing, and the side wall(s) of the housing close the insertion opening. Light from the light source shines through the bottom and/or lid of the lens unit. The PCB may be received by guide rails 46,48 of the lens unit, and optionally comprises one or more connector pins 32,34 and/or extensions 36 extending into a second and/or third insertion opening. Also claimed is an external rear view device comprising the light module.
Patent GB-2618797-A (GB)
Title: Controlled environment agriculture system and method
Inventor: EUAN SHAND
IPC: A01G13/00
Filed: 2022-05-16
Abstract: A controlled environment agriculture system 10 and method are described, in which the system 10 is modular and configured for retrofit location in a pre-existing building structure 12. The system 10 may comprise one or more multi-modal farm modules 34, the or each multi-modal farm module 34 comprising an aquaculture module 36, a plant production module 38, a mushroom production module 40 and a waste regeneration module 42. The aquaculture module 36, plant production module 38, mushroom production module 40 and waste regeneration module 42 are coupled together and operatively associated to form a process loop, whereby at least one output 44 from the aquaculture module 36 forms an input into the plant production module 38, at least one output 46 from the plant production module 38 forms an input into the mushroom production module 40, at least output 48 from the mushroom production module 40 forms an input into the waste regeneration module 42, and at least one output 50 from the waste regeneration module 42 forms an input into the aquaculture module 36. A building structure comprising the controlled environment agriculture system and a method of farming using the controlled environment agriculture system are also disclosed.