baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-1096420-A3 (EP)
Inventor: CLARKE STEPHEN PAUL
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2000-10-27
Abstract: A wireless data input device comprises a body 1 having upper and lower
surfaces with a ball 4 retained within the body for rotational movement relative to the
body. A rotational transducer 5 produces electrical signals derived from rotation of the
ball 4 and a transmitter transmits the electrical signals. The device also has a plurality of
push buttons 8-11 for producing electrical signals when the buttons are pushed. The ball
4 projects from the lower surface of the body and is accessible from the upper surface of
the body 1 so that the device can be used as a mouse when the ball 4 is in contact with a
surface or as a track ball when the ball 4 is not in contact with a surface. The buttons 8-11
are arranged to form two functional groups with buttons 8-11 in the different groups
having duplicate functions and the buttons 8 and 9 of one group being arranged to be
readily accessible when the device is used as a mouse and the buttons 10 and 11 of the
other group being arranged to be readily accessible when the device is used as a track
ball.
Patent EP-1104900-A3 (EP)
Inventor: GOMES BENEDICT A
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 2000-11-20
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for locking an object using an efficient combination spinning and blocking process are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a method for acquiring ownership of an object in an object-based environment using a current thread includes determining when the object is owned by another thread, and locking the object when it is determined that the object is not owned by the another thread. A first spinning process, which is implemented when it is determined that the object is owned by the another thread, is arranged such that the current thread spins for up to a predetermined number of spin cycles associated with the current thread and the object. The predetermined number of spin cycles is determined using historical information, and is not based upon an overall system specification. When it is determined that the object has not been locked by the current thread during the first spinning process, a first blocking process is implemented.
Patent EP-1108865-A3 (EP)
Inventor: RAO V DURGA NAGESWAR
IPC: F01N3/28
Filed: 2000-11-20
Abstract: An exhaust purification device for a fossil fuelled
engine, comprising a series of alternately blocked laminar
flow channels (42) defining inlet sections, cross-flow
sections, and exit sections. The flow channels have porous
(foraminous) walls (45) and a predetermined hydraulic
diameter. The device also has a plurality of NO x  reacting
pellets (55) packing at least certain of the inlet sections
of the channels (42); the pellets have a diameter generally
approaching the hydraulic diameter and are comprised of at
least dolomitic carbonate. The device has a three-way
catalyst (i.e., selected Pd, Pt or Rh) coating (56) at
least on the walls (45) of the outlet sections.
Patent EP-1026583-A3 (EP)
Inventor: LEWIS BRADLEY
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 2000-02-03
Abstract: Methods, systems, and articles of manufacture consistent with the present invention
provides a development tool that enables computer programmers to design and develop a
data flow program for execution in a multiprocessor computer system. The tool displays
an interface that enables the programmer to define a region divided into multiple blocks,
wherein each block is formed of a set of values associated with a function, and to define
sets of the blocks, each block in a set having a state reflected by a designated portion of
the program that when executed transforms the values forming the block based on the
function. The interface also records any dependencies among the blocks, each
dependency indicating a relationship between two blocks and requiring the portion of the
program associated with a first block of the relationship to be executed before the portion
of the program associated with a second block of the relationship. After program
development blocks are selected for execution of the corresponding, designated portions
of the program based on the recorded dependencies.
Patent EP-1060990-A3 (EP)
Inventor: JANHONEN TARMO
IPC: B65B25/14
Filed: 2000-04-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging apparatus for wrapping flat articles, such
as books, in a cardboard-made flat package blank (1), including first flaps (2, 3)
remaining on the inside and second flaps (4, 5) remaining on the outside. The
packaging apparatus comprises a supply station (30) for package blanks,
including alignment and centering elements (41, 41') for a bundle (1') of
package blanks and feed means (50) for delivering the blanks (1) from the
bundle (1') one by one onto a packaging line, an opening mechanism (60; 73,
74) for the inner flaps of package blanks, a supply station (6; VI) for feeding one
or more articles, or a consignment (6), onto each package blank (1), means
(101, 110) for folding and bending the inner flaps (2, 3) around the consignment
(6), means for turning the package blank (1) through 90° relative to its
advancing direction, and means (154, 154', 157, 157', and 164, 164') for folding
and bending the outer flaps (4, 5) around the consignment (6) on top of the
inner flaps (2, 3). The packaging apparatus is provided with first measuring
elements (21, 21'; 16, 17) capable of measuring the package blank (1) for its
width (L 1 ) lateral to the travel direction. The first measuring elements are
adapted, during the course of measuring, to perform also the alignment and
centering for the bundle (1') of blanks, and the first measuring elements produce
a measuring result which is adapted to automatically control a distance between
the walls (41, 41') included in the alignment and centering elements of the
supply station (30). The invention relates also to a method for packaging flat
articles.
Patent EP-1035260-A3 (EP)
Title: Profilschiene für eine Montagevorrichtung
Inventor: EGLI ANTON
IPC: E03C1/00
Filed: 2000-01-24
Abstract: Die Profilschiene weist wenigstens zwei winklig zueinander
angeordnete Schenkel (18, 19) auf. Wenigstens ein Schenkel
(18) besitzt Befestigungsmittel (16) und die Profilschiene
(11 bis 11''') ist wenigstens bereichsweise elastisch ausgebildet,
derart, dass sie unter elastischer Dehnung in ihrer
Querrichtung auf wenigstens einen Teil (6, 8, 23) des
Montagegestells aufbringbar ist. Vorzugsweise ist die Profilschiene
auf das wenigstens eine Teil (6, 8, 23) aufrastbar
oder aufschnappbar und dient insbesondere zum Beplanken.
Die Profilschiene vereinfacht die Montage und ermöglicht
die Verwendung eines einfacheren Grundgestells
(2).
Patent EP-1053832-A3 (EP)
Inventor: SCHRADER GARY E
IPC: H01R43/042
Filed: 2000-05-10
Abstract: The crimping tool comprises a frame having first and
second jaws, and a first die connected to the frame at one of the jaws,
the crimping tool further comprising a co-operating die (16) mounted
to the frame opposite the first die, the co-operating die comprising a
bottom mounting section (54), a top section (56) with at least one
crimping surface (68). 
     The co-operating die comprises at least one extending
support surface (58a, 58b, 60a, 60b), extending from a side of the co-operating
die, said surface resting against an edge of the frame.
Patent EP-1123855-A3 (EP)
Inventor: TSUBOUCHI AKIRA
IPC: B21K1/76
Filed: 2001-02-08
Abstract: According to a method of manufacturing a hollow rack shaft,
an approximately rectangular plate having a wide rack tooth portion
is bent lengthwise. At this time, the plate has, at the central
portion, a flat bottom portion on which rack teeth are formed later
and a pair of mutually facing leg portions, and, in the vicinity
of both ends, a semicircular bottom portion and a pair of mutually
facing leg portions. The mutually facing leg portions at the central
portion are bent into a gutter-like cross section having a larger
clearance than the clearance of the mutually facing leg portions
in the vicinity of both ends. The rack teeth are thus formed on
the flat bottom portion through the plastic flow of the flat bottom
portion and a part of material of the pair of leg portions of this
flat bottom portion. The plate on which the rack teeth have been
formed is formed into a tube having a hollow inner surface, by bending
the plate and butt-joining the edge portions.
Patent EP-1134340-A3 (EP)
Title: Vorrichtung zum Festsetzen eines Tür- oder Fensterflügels
IPC: E05C17/44
Filed: 2001-03-09
Abstract: Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Festsetzen eines einseitig angelenkten
Türflügels, wobei die Anlenkung des Türflügels vorzugsweise
vertikal ausgerichtet ist, mit einer Befestigungsplatte (1) zur Befestigung
an einer im wesentlichen vertikalen Fläche des Türflügels, einem an der
Befestigungsplatte (1) geführten Festsetzelement, welches zwischen zwei
Positionen hin- und herbewegbar ist, einem vorzugsweise als Druckstück
(15) ausgebildeten Betätigungselementes zur Betätigung des Festsetzelementes
und einem vorzugsweise als Klemmstück (18) ausgebildeten
Verrast- und Löseelement zur reibschlüssigen Festsetzung sowie zum Lösen
des Festsetzelementes in einer unteren, den Türflügel festsetzenden
Position. Um eine derartige Vorrichtung dahingehend weiterzubilden, daß
die Vorrichtung kostengünstig herstellbar, einfach montierbar und insbesondere
nicht manipulierbar ausgebildet ist, ist vorgesehen, daß die Befestigungsplatte
(1) einteilig ausgebildet ist und daß die Befesitgungsplatte
(1) mit einem Gehäuse (21) verbindbar ist, welches Gehäuse (21) die Befestigungsplatte
(1) mit dem daran geführten Festsetzelement zumindest
annähernd vollständig abdeckt, so daß lediglich das Druckstück (15), das
Klemmstück (18) sowie ein freies Ende des Festsetzelementes aus dem
Gehäuse (21) hervortreten.
Patent EP-1142552-A3 (EP)
Title: Kosmetische und dermatologische Lichtschutzformulierungen mit einem Gehalt an unsymmetrisch substituierten Triazinderivaten und Propylenglykoldicaprylatdicaprat
Inventor: MUELLER ANJA
IPC: A61Q17/04
Filed: 2001-03-16
Abstract: Lichtschutzwirksame Wirkstoffkombinationen aus
   (a) einer oder mehreren UV-Filtersubstanzen, gewählt aus der Gruppe der
unsymmetrisch substituierten Triazinderivate und   (b) Propylenglykoldicaprylat-dicaprat.
Patent EP-1153706-A3 (EP)
Inventor: AKAMATSU YOSHIAKI
IPC: G05B19/4065
Filed: 2001-05-04
Abstract: The present invention provides a machine tool
which is adapted to detect the end of the service life
of a spring of a clamp unit for fixing a tool to a spindle
for systematic replacement of the spring. The machine
tool comprises a clamp unit (47) for fixing a tool in
a taper hole provided in a spindle, and a controlling
section (63) for controlling the operation of the clamp
unit. The clamp unit (47) includes a holder for holding
a holder portion of the tool, a driving rod coupled to
the holder, a driver for moving the driving rod along
an axis thereof, and a spring for biasing the driving
rod in one direction along the axis thereof. The machine
tool further comprises a service life end detecting
section (11) for counting the number of times of
actuation of the clamp unit (47) and, when the count of
the number reaches a predetermined reference actuation
number, judging that the service life of the spring ends.
With this arrangement, maintenance can systematically
be carried out by detecting the end of the service life
of the spring.
Patent EP-1156067-A3 (EP)
Inventor: TANAKA MASARU
IPC: A61L33/00
Filed: 2001-05-16
Abstract: A copolymer having excellent blood compatibility comprising an alkoxyalkyl (meth)acrylate and a comonomer having a basic functional group, a surface treating agent for blood filter using the same, and blood filter coated with the same on the surface thereof. The copolymer is useful as blood filter material for efficiently removing leucocytes and platelets while preventing damages of blood components at the time of blood filtration to a low level. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1178557-A3 (EP)
Inventor: MOORES ROBERT G JR
IPC: H01M50/204
Filed: 1999-03-01
Abstract: A battery charger for a chargeable battery pack (26) of a cordless power tool
(20) comprising a charger housing (160), contacts (162) for electrically coupling with
the battery pack (26) which battery pack has a battery housing (34) with a vent system
(38) for enabling air to pass through said battery housing and a power source coupled
with said contacts. A fan (182) in the charger housing is provided for forcing air
through said vent system (38) of the battery housing in order to cool the battery pack.
Patent EP-1148138-A3 (EP)
Inventor: WILSON C RON
IPC: C12N9/02
Filed: 1999-09-10
Abstract: Novel genes have been isolated which encode cytochrome P450 and NADPH reductase
enzymes of the ω-hydroxylase complex of  C. tropicalis  20336. Vectors including these genes,
transfected host cells and transformed host cells are provided. Methods of producing of
cytochrome P450 and NADPH reductase enzymes are also provided which involve transforming
a host cell with a gene encoding these enzymes and culturing the cells. Methods of increasing the
production of a dicarboxylic acid and methods of increasing production of the aforementioned
enzymes are also provided which involve increasing in the host cell the number of genes
encoding these enzymes. A method for discriminating members of a gene family by quantifying
the expression of genes is also provided.
Patent EP-1179420-A3 (EP)
Inventor: PEIFFER HERBERT PROF DR
IPC: B32B27/36
Filed: 2001-08-02
Abstract: Offenbart ist eine transparente, biaxial orientierte Polyesterfolie mit einer
Basisschicht B, die mindestens 80 Gew.-% thermoplastischen Polyester enthält,
mindestens einer Zwischenschicht Z und mindestens einer Deckschicht A. Die
Deckschicht A besteht aus einem Polymer oder einem Gemisch von Polymeren,
das mindestens 85 Gew.-% an Ethylen-2,6-naphthalat-Einheiten und bis zu
15 Gew.-% an Ethylen-terephthalat-Einheiten und/oder bis zu 15 Gew.-% Einheiten
aus cycloaliphatischen oder aromatischen Diolen und/oder Dicarbonsäuren
enthält und die Zwischenschicht Z aus einem Gemisch von Polymeren, das
mindestens 3 Gew.-% an Ethylen-2,6-naphthalat-Einheiten und bis zu 97 Gew.-%
an Ethylen-terephthalat-Einheiten und/oder bis zu 97 Gew.-% Einheiten aus
cycloaliphatischen oder aromatischen Diolen und/oder Dicarbonsäuren enthält. D
er T g 2-Wert der Polyesterfolie liegt über dem T g 2-Wert der Basisschicht B, aber
unter dem T g 2-Wert der Deckschicht A. Die Folie besitzt eine geringe
Durchlässigkeit für Luftsauerstoff und zeigt eine sehr gute Haftkraft zwischen den
jeweiligen Schichten. Sie eignet sich besonders für Verpackungszwecke, speziell
zur Verpackung von Lebens- und Genußmitteln
Patent EP-1186755-A3 (EP)
Inventor: MINAMI KAZUTAKA
IPC: F01N1/08
Filed: 2001-07-23
Abstract: The invention
provides an exhaust silencer in which relative
elongation of an inner cylinder to an outer cylinder is permitted,
and assembling workability is enhanced. 
     An exhaust silencer (30) has a structure in which relative
elongation of an inner cylinder (31) to an outer cylinder (41) is
permitted by blocking a rear end portion (43) of the outer cylinder
(41) with a stepped disc (50), by slidably mounting a rear end portion
(33) of the inner cylinder (31) on a step portion (51) of the stepped
disc (50). 
     A fuse portion (70) is provided at the rear end portion (43)
of the inner cylinder (31), and is welded to the step portion (51)
of the stepped disc(50) to track temporarily the stepped disc
(50)to the inner cylinder (31) at a temporary assembly stage. The
fuse portion (70) is constituted to be fractured by thermal
expansion of the inner cylinder when exhaust gas flows.
Patent EP-1191816-A3 (EP)
Title: Mindestens teilweise implantierbares Hörsystem
Inventor: MUELLER GERD M DR RER NAT DIPL
IPC: H04R25/02
Filed: 2001-07-25
Abstract: Mindestens teilweise implantierbares Hörsystem mit mindestens einem ausgangsseitigen elektromechanischen
Wandler (12) und einem an der Schädelkalotte mittels einer Befestigungsanordnung
(19) fest montierbaren Mikromanipulator (18) zum Positionieren des Wandlers und zum Fixieren
des Wandlers in einer mittels des Mikromanipulators eingestellten Position. Zwischen dem
Wandler (12) und dem Mikromanipulator (18) befindet sich eine lösbare Kupplung (21, 45, 50,
60, 62, 68; 22, 54, 58), die in einem montierten Zustand den Wandler mit Bezug auf den
Mikromanipulator festlegt und die bei Lösen ein Abnehmen des Wandlers von dem Mikromanipulator
erlaubt.
Patent EP-1183988-A3 (EP)
Inventor: GHERARDI EROS
IPC: E05F5/06
Filed: 2001-08-24
Abstract: A counterbalanced hinge device with vertical and frontal movement for a door
particularly for dishwashing machine, includes a connection mean (1) to fixing
means (10) of the dishwashing machine and a support mean (2) to which it is
connected the door. 
     The hinge device includes a crank (4) pivoted on the connection mean (1) and
rotatably connected to the support mean (2), a first arm (6) pivoted on the connection
mean (1) and rotatably connected to the support mean (2) and balancing means (11)
connected to the fixing means (10) and to the support mean (2). 
     The hinge device also includes cam means (15) rotatably connected to the balancing
means (11) and articulated members (8), these latter being linked to the support mean
(2). The hinge further includes friction means (14) connected to the cam means (15)
and fit for friction mating the connection mean (1) for the door counterbalancing in
correspondence of its change from a closing condition (C) to an opening condition
(A) and vice versa. 
     The cam means (15) are subject at least to a couple of opposed and misaligned
forces, respectively of the balancing means (11) and the articulated members (8), in
such a way to produce friction forces of the friction means (14) on said support mean
(2) for contributing in counterbalancing the door.
Patent EP-1193639-A3 (EP)
Inventor: ITOU KUNIHIKO
IPC: G06F3/0488
Filed: 2001-08-28
Abstract: Two-dimensional code image is read with a two-dimensional
CCD, and displayed on an LCD. Keys or a touch panel can input a
message regarding the read image by hand. The read image and the
message displayed on the LCD are stored in the EEPROM with
relationship therebetween.
Patent EP-1199627-A3 (EP)
Inventor: IWASE AKINORI
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2001-10-16
Abstract: A portable terminal (1) is used to make
communication with a GroupWare server (2). A user
selects a binder to be printed stored in an Internet
binder (3), and instructs printing of this selected
binder. Then, the user selects an MFP (4) for printing
this instructed binder. In this way, the Internet
binder (3) transmits the selected binder document and
attachment file or the like to the selected MFP (4),
and performs printing.
Patent EP-1217286-A3 (EP)
Inventor: POEHLER MATTHIAS
IPC: F16L39/00
Filed: 2001-11-05
Abstract: A double-walled pipe connection for an aircraft fuel line includes a first outer pipe surrounding a first inner pipe, a second outer pipe surrounding a second inner pipe, a pipe coupling joining the inner pipes together, a securing fixture on the first inner pipe, a sleeve-shaped outer pipe bushing bolted to the securing fixture by bolts oriented parallel to a radial direction, and an outer pipe sleeve that is axially slidable over the second outer pipe and onto the outer pipe bushing. The first outer pipe is plugged into the outer pipe bushing, which is plugged into the outer pipe sleeve, which seals onto the second outer pipe. The inner pipe coupling is covered or exposed by axially moving the outer pipe sleeve, while the outer pipe bushing remains bolted to the first inner pipe, and mechanically secured and electrically grounded to a metal structure.
Patent EP-1220168-A3 (EP)
Inventor: KADOWAKI MINORU
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2001-12-19
Abstract: In an automated teller machine (1) having a
function capable of discriminating paper currencies,
the automated teller machine is operable in such a
manner that a paper currency range which is to be
handled by a main body of the own automated teller
machine is made coincident with a paper currency range
(furthermore, sort of paper currencies of paper
currency storage safes, or cassettes) which may be
handled by a paper currency deposit/withdraw mechanism
(10) (paper currency discriminating unit (31)). Also,
a centralized managing system can manage a plurality of
the above-explained automated teller machines.
Patent EP-1122674-A3 (EP)
Inventor: SUGIYAMA HIROSHI
IPC: G06Q20/06
Filed: 2001-01-03
Abstract: A settlement system includes an information
distribution apparatus, a terminal apparatus, and
a sales apparatus. The information distribution
apparatus distributes purchase information such as
a coupon or a recommendation to the terminal
apparatus of a user. The terminal apparatus sends
the purchase information to the sales apparatus in
case the user purchases a commodity or utilizes a
service. The sales apparatus sends the use result
of the purchase information to the terminal
apparatus after a settlement of the commodity or
the service is executed. The terminal apparatus
sends the use result as use log information to the
information distribution apparatus. The
information distribution apparatus stores the use
log information of each user and utilizes the use
log information in order to distribute the
purchase information suitable for the user the
next time. By transmitting electronic data among
these apparatuses without a paper medium, the user
conveniently utilizes the purchase information.
Patent EP-1182591-A3 (EP)
Inventor: ROYAL WILLIAM C JR
IPC: G07F9/00
Filed: 2001-08-20
Abstract: A fuel dispenser (110) includes data type aware SGML processing capabilities
(206) -allowing it to efficiently process received data having a variety of data types. 
Such received data typically includes fuel dispenser configuration information. Further
benefits related to data type aware SGML processing within the fuel dispenser include
the ability to transfer information in a data type aware SGML format from the fuel
dispenser, such as diagnostics data, to a remote system. Data type aware SGML data
definitions facilitate conversion of the data type aware SGML-formatted diagnostics data
into a machine format usable by the remote system. Preferably, the fuel dispenser
includes an HTTP server for communicating with remote client's systems that employ
data type aware SGML-capable, web browsers. Data type aware SGML-based style
sheets may be transferred from the fuel dispenser to the remote system for assisting with
the visual display of received fuel dispenser data in HTML format. Optionally, the fuel
dispenser may include a Java applet designed to impart data type aware SGML-based
transfer and processing capabilities to remote client web browsers lacking native data
type aware SGML support. As an alternative, the fuel dispenser may itself apply resident
data type aware style sheet information to stored fuel dispenser data after converting it to
data type aware SGML format to produce formatted HTML-based web pages, and then
transfer the web pages to the remote system for display.