baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2499119-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible container for vomit or oral discharge
Inventor: CATTANACH JACQUELINE CATHERINE
IPC: A61J19/00
Filed: 2013-01-30
Abstract: A collapsible, telescopic container for receiving vomit or oral discharge is disclosed. It includes at least two hollow bodies 110, 112, 114 and at least two handles 120. Each body 110, 112, 114 is configured to move relative to another body, such that the at least a first body 110, 112 nests within a second body 112, 114 in a collapsed configuration. Preferably, telescopic movement of the bodies relative to one another adopts the collapsed and extended configurations. The at least first body 110 also extends from a rim at an extremity of the second body 112, 114 in an extended configuration. The body 110 that is lowermost in the extended configuration comprises a base section and the body 114 that is uppermost in the extended configuration comprises the at least two handles 120. The handles 120 extend from the rim 116 and are diametrically disposed relative to each other and extend from the rim 116 in use.
Patent GB-2498271-A (GB)
Title: Metal passivation of heat - exchanger exposed to synthesis gas
Inventor: ABBOTT PETER EDWARD JAMES
IPC: B01J8/06
Filed: 2011-08-19
Abstract: A process is described for the passivation of the surfaces of heat exchange apparatus exposed to a synthesis gas containing carbon monoxide and hydrogen, comprising the steps of: (i) adding an arsenic compound to the synthesis gas at a temperature   ¥ 850 Â°C to generate volatile arsenic passivation species, (ii) exposing the mixture of hot synthesis gas and arsenic passivation species to surfaces on the shell-side of said heat exchange apparatus to reduce the interaction between the carbon monoxide present in said gas and metals said in said surfaces, (iii) recovering a cooled synthesis gas from the shell-side of said apparatus, and (iv) passing the cooled synthesis gas, optionally after further cooling, through a sorbent bed to remove arsenic compounds from the synthesis gas.
Patent GB-2511346-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical-based analytical test strip with folded contact pad protrusions
Inventor: SLOSS SCOTT
IPC: G01N27/327
Filed: 2013-02-28
Abstract: An electrochemical test strip 100 for the determination of an analyte in a bodily fluid sample includes an electrically insulating flexible substrate, a first conductive flexible layer (FCFL) disposed on the substrate layer, a patterned spacer layer 140 disposed on the FCFL, an insulating flexible top layer with an underside surface disposed above the patÂ­terned spacer layer, and a second conductive flexible layer (SCFL) disÂ­posed on that underside surface. The FCFL includes first electrode portion and first electrical contact pad, the SCFL includes second electrode portion and second electrical contact pad. At least one of (i) the insulating flexible substrate layer with FCFL, and (ii) the insulating flexible top layer with SCFL, is folded over upon itself to form a protrusion 180 including one of the contact pads. The contact pads enable connection with a meter (Fig 8) and the electrode portions cover a sample receiving chamber 172.
Patent GB-2512072-A (GB)
Title: Composition and method of implantable devices for localized delivery of bioactive compounds
Inventor: GALLI CARLO
IPC: A61C13/08
Filed: 2013-03-19
Abstract: A composite device for bone comprises a biocompatible microstructured implantable device (ID); a resorbable photopolymerizable biocompatible matrix (BM) loaded on or in the implantable device; and bioactive components (BC) loaded in the biocompatible matrix. Preferably the implantable device is rough with an irregular profile and is porous. The biocompatible matrix may include a photoinitiator which is cytocompatible and is activated by visible or ultraviolet light. The bioactive components may be drugs, peptides, nucleic acids , viral particles or nanoparticles. Also claimed is a pharmaceutical composition wherein the device further comprises pharmaceutically acceptable excipients.
Patent GB-2517896-A (GB)
Title: Injection device
Inventor: JENNINGS DOUGLAS
IPC: A61M5/20
Filed: 2013-06-11
Abstract: An injection device having a release or locking mechanism, such as a retractable sleeve 506 for pressing against the skin of a user, provides a visual indication of the sliding sleeve 506 which may be a distinctive colour through an aperture 508,608 in a housing 502,602 as feedback to indicate to a user when the locking mechanism is moved from a locked position in which injection delivery is impeded to an unlocked position in which a trigger or actuator may be actuated to cause commencement of the injection sequence. The aperture may be located in various places of the housing, including adjacent the trigger. Alternatively, a protrusion which extends from the locking mechanism and may be a distinctive colour may engage a cut-out in the trigger in an unlocked position, acting as the visual indicator.
Patent GB-2506270-A (GB)
Title: An externally deployable side airbag
Inventor: NAVEEN KUMAR H N
IPC: B60R21/36
Filed: 2013-08-07
Abstract: The invention relates to an airbag system 24 for a vehicle, the airbag system comprising at least one side airbag device 26 being deployable from a stowage position into at least one protective position by means of at least one inflator 30, 32, 34 of the airbag system, the side airbag device being arranged outside of the vehicle at least partly in the protective position and extending at least across a side portion 36 of the vehicle in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle in the protective position, wherein the side portion being covered by the side airbag device in the protective position comprises at least a portion of at least one side pillar 14 and at least a portion of at least one lateral window opening 20 abutting the side pillar in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The side portion of the vehicle covered by the airbag may also include a portion of a further window adjacent the pillar, said portions being major parts of the windows. The airbag device may be stored in a lateral roof frame 18 when stowed.
Patent GB-2517182-A (GB)
Title: Tea Brewing Equipment
Inventor: FRASER ADAM
IPC: B65D47/06
Filed: 2013-08-14
Abstract: The invention provides a brewing lid which forms a brewing receptacle for receiving one or more brewing elements such as loose leaf tea, a dried herb, spice or flower, and wherein the brewing receptacle forms one or more perforations for receiving liquid to be brewed. The lid provides a convenient and disposable way of preparing tea without a teabag. The lid also keeps the tea warm whilst it is being brewed. The brewing lid 100 has a downwardly extending lip 140 and forms a brewing receptacle 160 which has a circular base 170 in which a plurality of perforation 180 are formed. The brewing receptacle may be placed to one side of the lid or two receptacles provided, and a drinking orifice (290) may be located at its circumference. A cup may be provided, wherein the cup is marked with a pre-determined level for liquid wherein the pre-determined level is selected such that when the brewing lid is placed on the cup, the level of the liquid is high enough to engage with the one or more perforations and the one or more brewing elements but not so high to risk spillage of the liquid out of the brewing receptacle. A method of preparing a beverage is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2517457-A (GB)
Title: Enclosure for electric motor
Inventor: CARMODY MICHAEL
IPC: H02K5/136
Filed: 2013-08-21
Abstract: The enclosure includes a housing 102 formed from a first plate member 106 defining a cavity 104 therein. The enclosure includes a second plate member 136 attached to the first plate member to seal the cavity at the first end and a ledge member 140 attached to the first plate member at the second end. A flange plate 144 detachably attached to the ledge member 140, the flange plate 144 being configured to support the drive end frame 206 of an electric starter motor 202 within the cavity, the flange plate and the ledge member defining a flame-path. The housing carries cable gland receiving bosses 130 and the flange plate an adapter nose cone 236 which surrounds the drive pinion gear 224 with a brass sleeve 238 between the cone and the gear. Threaded flame-paths are present between the bosses and cable glands, the ledge and flange members, and the frame and flange members. Additionally ground flame-paths are associated with the frame and flange members interface. A further flame-path is established between the between the pinion gear224 and the sleeve 238.
Patent GB-2517767-A (GB)
Title: A wet wipe, a non woven wipe or folded, packaged wipe for personal use
Inventor: PIPONIDES PETER
IPC: C11D17/04
Filed: 2013-09-01
Abstract: A wet wipe 10, non-woven wipe or folded, packaged wipe for personal use comprising a flexible sheet 12 having manipulation means 14 (18, 22) at opposite ends that enable a user to hold and manually manipulate the wipe to self-apply a treatment product carried by wipe 10 to areas of their own body including their back. The manipulation means may be integrally formed in the sheet or attachable and detachable therefrom. The manipulation means may be provided by a loop (18), or slit or slot 14 at respective ends of the sheet, or may be in the form of a pair of attachable/detachable handles (22) that are capable of being removably attached at opposite end of the sheet. The treatment product carried by wipe 10 may be one of: a body hair removal product; an exfoliating product; a skin care product including a cleanser product; a pharmaceutical product or a moisturising product; a sun screen or sun care product; or a skin colouring product including an artificial tanning product.
Patent GB-2506529-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for facilitating cleaning geophysical equipment, using ultrasonic frequency sound waves, whilst being towed by a vessel.
Inventor: ERNELAND MICHAEL BO
IPC: B08B7/02
Filed: 2013-09-10
Abstract: Various methods and apparatus for facilitating cleaning of submerged geophysical equipment using sound waves transmitted at ultrasonic frequencies are disclosed. In some embodiments, one or more transducers (102) may be configured to transmit sound at one or more ultrasonic frequencies. The sound at ultrasonic frequencies may be transmitted in the vicinity of submerged geophysical equipment, such as a sensor streamer (104) towed behind a survey vessel. Obstructions (e.g., barnacle larvae) adhering to surfaces of the geophysical equipment may be loosened or removed altogether when ultrasonic transmissions occur within its vicinity. The transducers used to transmit the ultrasonic frequencies may be implemented in various ways, such as being attached to a remote operated vehicle, a cleaning unit, or as being an integral component of the geophysical equipment.
Patent GB-2515360-A (GB)
Title: Beverage or foodstuff dispenser
Inventor: JETHWANI RANJEEV
IPC: A23L21/10
Filed: 2013-11-29
Abstract: A beverage or foodstuff dispenser comprising: a generally cylindrical body part 20 having a thread 4 and having at one end 1 a channel for dispensing a jelly, gel or paste to a user and at the other end an opening for receiving a dispensing member 6. The dispensing member has a thread 2 that mates with the thread of the body part so as to cause the movement of the dispensing member helically within the body part as the dispensing member is rotated relative to the body part, thereby to provide the dispensing of the jelly, gel or paste through the channel. The channel may be partly formed in lid 40 having an aperture (10, Fig.3). The channel may have one or more bends or be tapered (see fig. 4b, 6a).
Patent GB-2523981-A (GB)
Title: The concept screwdriver
Inventor: KHAN OZAIR
IPC: B25G1/08
Filed: 2013-12-05
Abstract: The screwdriver includes a three piece cylindrical frame housing an internal rotatable gauge. The rotatable gauge in use aligns one of nine different screwdriver nibs or bits. The nibs are extended through a built-in spring system. The three piece cylindrical frame may be extended and contracted by pulling and pushing the frame from either end, thus exposing the gauge. Nine screwdriver nibs may be housed within the frame thereby eliminating the need to handle each nib individually. The screwdriver may be used to replace a set of watchmakers screwdrivers.
Patent GB-2512180-A (GB)
Title: Furniture panel
Inventor: RUSBY JONATHAN
IPC: B32B5/18
Filed: 2014-01-16
Abstract: The furniture panel comprises a polymeric foam layer 2 sandwiched between outer layers 3, 4, preferably via intermediate layer 5 comprising plastic sheet or phenolic or melamine resin impregnated Kraft paper. The preferred foam 2 comprises polystyrene (PS), polyethylene (PE), polyurethane (PU), phenolic resin, melamine resin, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene (PP) or polyisocyanurate, having bulk density = 10-200kg/m3. The preferred outer layers are high pressure laminates. The layers are affixed to each other, preferably by means of PU, epoxy, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVAc), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) or neoprene adhesive. A method of making the furniture panel is also claimed. The furniture might be a kitchen worktop.
Patent GB-2522667-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in mop buckets
Inventor: TURNER BRIAN
IPC: A47L13/58
Filed: 2014-01-31
Abstract: A mop bucket 1 comprises a mop wringing means 2 for wringing a mop, at least one fastening means 4 within said mop wringing means 2 for releasably securing a handle of a cleaning tool in an upright condition, with a head of said cleaning tool substantially contained within the mop bucket 1 and a dustpan support means 7 within said mop wringing means 2 for releasably securing a dustpan in a substantially upright condition. The fastening means 4 preferably includes a C-shaped cutout configured to clip onto the tool handle with the dustpan support means 7 preferably comprising a hook configured to engage within a recess in the dustpan or alternatively a longitudinal slot configured to engage with a longitudinal projection within the dustpan. A kit of cleaning tools is also disclosed with the kit incorporating the aforementioned mop bucket plus at least one cleaning tool configured to releasably secure within the at least one fastening means 4, and comprising a dustpan and brush configured to releasably secure to the dustpan support means 7. A broom may be releasably secured within a second fastening means 4.
Patent GB-2507446-A (GB)
Title: Device for stable subsea electric power transmission to run subsea high speed motors or other subsea loads
Inventor: STINESSEN KJELL OLAV
IPC: H02J3/22
Filed: 2012-09-11
Abstract: The invention provides a device for operative connection between a subsea step out cable far end and subsea loads such as pumps, compressors and control systems, distinctive in that the device is a rotating frequency stepper device, more specifically a rotating step up or step down device, and it comprises: a motor and a generator operatively connected so that the motor drives the generator, at least one gas and/or liquid filled vessel into which at least one of the motor and generator are arranged, and the step out length is long, which means long enough to cause problems due to the Ferranti effect at frequency and power levels feasible for subsea pump and compressor motors, and where the device via the step out cable receives input electrical power at a low enough frequency to have stable transmission and the device, operatively connected to the subsea motor, delivers an output electrical frequency, amperage and voltage feasible for operation of the connected motors. System for pressure boosting of hydrocarbon fluid or other fluid subsea, comprising the device.
Patent GB-2517003-A (GB)
Title: Box
Inventor: HENRY ANDREW
IPC: B65D81/05
Filed: 2014-02-24
Abstract: A container 100 comprising an outer box 1, an inner sleeve 2, and at least one spacer 5 disposed between the inner sleeve and the outer box. The inner sleeve is cushioned to protect an item from damage during transport. The box is suitable for transporting a flat screen television or monitor, for example for repair or recycling. The inner sleeve may have cushioned or inflatable pockets, with an undulating outer surface. There may further be securing means such as hook and loop fasteners on straps 11, and a lid comprising flaps 6, 7, 8 with reinforced eyelets 9, 10 configured to overlap each other in a closed position, co-aligning the holes and allowing for fixing means to be received therein. Alternatively, self-adhesive strips (figure 8) may be provided to seal the flaps of the lid shut. Reinforcing struts may also be present. The stand of the television or monitor may be secured within the box without disassembly. There may be a plurality of spacers made of resiliently deformable material such as foam and triangular in shape. A method of transporting televisions or monitors in the box is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2509633-A (GB)
Title: A friction hinge with releasable restricting means
Inventor: LAPORTA GIOVANNI
IPC: E05C17/34
Filed: 2009-05-02
Abstract: A friction hinge comprising a channel, a sash arm, first (35 Fig 12) and second sliders 39 slidably mounted in the channel and restricting means 90 for releasably securing the first slider to the channel, the restricting means being movable between an unreleased configuration (Fig 14), which prevents sliding movement of the first slider and a released configuration (Fig 15) in which the first slider can move relative to the channel, wherein the second slider or an extension thereof is contactable with the restricting means to convert the restricting means to the released configuration. Preferably the channel has lips (31 Fig 12) and opposing recesses (91 Fig 18), the restrictor 90 is urged against the channel by a coil spring 92 and when depressed disengages from the recesses allowing the restrictor to slide underneath the lips of the channel. The restrictor preferably has a portion (94 Fig 15) that slopes towards the base of the channel such that a corresponding sloped portion (96 Fig 15) on the second slider 39 engages with it and causes the restrictor to disengage. This allows the first slider to be moved freely along the channel placing the window into a cleaning or escape position.
Patent GB-2527739-A (GB)
Title: Video display panel pop-out mounting and video wall
Inventor: LIGERTWOOD PETER
IPC: H05K5/02
Filed: 2014-05-14
Abstract: A video wall assembly comprises an array of juxtaposed video display panels having their respective display screens aligned on a common plane or other surface (fig. 1), wherein at least one said display panels is supported on an ejector carriage 30 that is manually releasable by means of an actuator 90 extending downwardly behind the panels and accessible from below the array. The actuator may be a flexible cord and the carriage may comprise a biasing means urging the carriage into the extended position. The carriage may further include a latching means 60, 70 to resist the biasing means and hold the display in the retracted position
Patent GB-2532917-A (GB)
Title: Snooze
Inventor: JAMES CHARLES THOMAS
IPC: G06Q50/30
Filed: 2014-10-14
Abstract: A mobile phone application which will alert customers when a chosen station is near while using an underground or overground train network. A transmitter at each station sends information to the phone including an alert signal and information on the layout of the station to enable the user to navigate to their destination or connecting platform.
Patent GB-2530537-A (GB)
Title: Cryostat for actively-shielded superconducting magnet with reduced cryogen requirement
Inventor: NOYS JONATHAN
IPC: F17C13/00
Filed: 2014-09-25
Abstract: A cryostat enclosing an actively-shielded superconducting magnet, itself comprising inner coils 11 and outer coils 10 within a cryogen vessel 12. A receptacle 40 is provided within the cryogen vessel, arranged such that, in use, the receptacle 40 contains liquid cryogen to a first level to partially immerse the inner coils 11 while the cryogen vessel contains liquid cryogen to a second level, lower than the first level, to partially immerse the outer coils 10. The receptacle is arranged such that over filling will cause the cryogen to overflow into the cryogen vessel. The cryostat preferably includes a recondensing refrigerator 17 arranged to condense vapour from the cryogen vessel into liquid cryogen and direct it to the receptacle.
Patent GB-2521727-A (GB)
Title: Array substrate
Inventor: YOON JOONG-SUN
IPC: H01L29/786
Filed: 2014-10-22
Abstract: An array substrate for a flat panel display device includes a thin film transistor Tr with an oxide semiconductor layer 110. To protect the oxide semiconductor layer from incident light a light-shielding pattern 103 is arranged on the array substrate 101; an auxiliary line AL is connected to the light-shielding pattern 103 and supplies a constant voltage to the light-shielding pattern103 to maintain a constant electric potential across the shield layer; a buffer layer 105 of an inorganic material is located on the light-shielding pattern and a surface of the array substrate; the oxide semiconductor layer 110 is located on the buffer layer 105 and the light-shielding pattern; an inter-insulating layer 125 is formed on the buffer layer, wherein the oxide semiconductor layer 110 includes an active portion 110a located entirely on the light-blocking pattern and having a channel formed thereon, and conductive portions 110b located on sides of the active portion. This arrangement improves the quality of the display and prevents afterimages.
Patent GB-2516584-A (GB)
Title: Gas fuel turbine engine for reduced oscillations
Inventor: ABREU MARIO E
IPC: F02C9/26
Filed: 2013-06-21
Abstract: A gas fuel turbine engine (100) may include a gaseous pilot fuel supply, a first main fuel supply, and a second main fuel supply. The first main fuel supply may provide gaseous fuel to a first plurality of fuel injectors (30), and the second main fuel supply may provide gaseous fuel to a second plurality of fuel injectors. The turbine engine may also include a flow restriction (140) provided in the first main fuel supply. The second main fuel supply may be free of the flow restriction.
Patent GB-2522121-A (GB)
Title: A post protection system
Inventor: MCGEOUGH STEPHEN
IPC: E01F9/677
Filed: 2014-12-11
Abstract: A housing 12 having a socket 14 for receiving a pole is provided for supporting and protecting a post. The device includes a retaining mechanism in the form of a clamping member 20 for securing the pole within the housing. An independently rotatable pressure distribution pad 38 is mounted on the distal end 32 of the clamping member for cushioning the contact point between the bolt and pole, the pad having a distal surface area that is greater than the distal end of the clamping member. The clamping member may be a threaded bolt, and the pad may have the form of a cylindrical cup that fits over the distal end of the bolt. The bolt and the internal surface of the pad may also have complementary locating means or grooves, and a split ring 36 may be used between the grooves to further retain the pad on the bolt.
Patent GB-2533613-A (GB)
Title: Armour
Inventor: NICHOLAS PARK
IPC: F41H5/013
Filed: 2014-12-23
Abstract: Armour comprises a series of regularly shaped armour elements 10 and corresponding anchor elements 4 releasably to anchor the armour elements 10 to a platform 1. Each anchor element 4 comprises an armour engaging section extending between first and second ends thereof, the first end being engageable with an armour mount 2 on the platform 1 and the second end including means releasably to secure the armour element 10, while engaged with the anchor element 4, to the platform 1.