baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-1426937-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KIM SEONG-HYOK
IPC: G11B7/122
Filed: 2003-10-29
Abstract: In an optical pickup head of an optical recording reproducing apparatus, a
fabrication method thereof, a lubricant-coated optical pickup head of an optical
recording reproducing apparatus and a method for coating lubricant onto an
optical pickup head, by using a MEMS (micro electro mechanical system)
technique used for designing, fabricating and application of a microstructure, it is
possible to miniaturize an optical pickup head of an optical recording reproducing
apparatus and reduce a fabrication cost thereof.
Patent EP-1429538-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KAKU TOSHIHIKO
IPC: H04N9/64
Filed: 2003-12-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to an image correction
device and the like which perform image correction on image
data of an image to correct defects such as flaws, red-eye,
closed eyes, or underexposure caused by backlight in local
objects in the image and has an object to provide an image
correction device and the like which require less storage
space for image data. 
     When correcting defects in local objects in an image,
the objects are detected, and then detection information
about the detected objects and the image before the
corrections are stored being associated with each other.
Alternatively, correction information about the corrected
objects and the image in which the objects have been corrected
are stored being associated with each other. Alternatively,
correction information about the corrected objects and the
image in which the objects are yet to be corrected are stored
being associated with each other.
Patent EP-1359594-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SINGH KRISHNA PAL
IPC: G21C19/06
Filed: 2003-04-11
Abstract: An apparatus, transfer cask, system, and method for defueling a nuclear reactor and
transferring spent nuclear fuel from a spent nuclear fuel to a storage cask for long terms
storage. In one aspect, the invention is an apparatus for use in transferring a canister of
spent nuclear fuel from a transfer cask to a storage cask, the apparatus comprising a
radiation absorbing shield surrounding a portion of a hole through which the canister can
pass; means for securing the apparatus to the top surface ofthe storage cask; means for
securing the bottom surface of the transfer cask to the apparatus; wherein the transfer cask
securing means and the storage cask securing means are positioned on the apparatus so
that when the apparatus is secured to both the transfer cask and the storage cask, the cavity
of the transfer cask, the hole, and the cavity of the storage cask are substantially aligned;
and means for moving the bottom lid in a horizontal direction once the bottom lid is
unfastened from the bottom surface. In another aspect the invention is a transfer cask with
a sealable bottom lid. In yet another aspect, the invention is system comprising the above
described apparatus, transfer cask, and a storage cask. In still another aspect, the invention
is a method of using the system of the present invention to defuel a nuclear reactor and
transfer the spent nuclear fuel form a spent nuclear fuel pool to a storage cask.
Patent EP-1431978-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ONO TAKAYA
IPC: G11B27/034
Filed: 2003-12-16
Abstract: An information-processing apparatus and method are
disclosed for reproducing data from a recording medium in
real-time. 
     A minimum buffer data amount and a minimum
reproduction delay time are found from a line
approximation of a graphic representation of a media read
line. The line approximation is used as a basis for
determining whether or not data can be reproduced in a
real-time manner from a recording medium at a requested
reproduction rate. The media read line is a line
expressing a change in a cumulative amount of data read
out from the recording medium. The minimum buffer data
amount is a minimum amount of data which is required to be
stored in a buffer for the real-time reproduction of the
data from the recording medium at a requested reproduction
rate. The minimum reproduction delay time is a minimum of
a reproduction delay from the start of an operation to
read out the data from the recording medium to the start
of an operation to reproduce the data.
Patent EP-1484814-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SANDERSON SIMON RALPH
IPC: H01M8/24
Filed: 2003-12-22
Abstract: A fuel cell module (50) includes at least one fuel cell stack (10) comprising a
number of fuel cell units (20). An inlet (12) is configured to receive an oxidant
flow for supplying the fuel cell stack. An outlet (14) is configured to exhaust
an exhaust oxidant flow generated by the fuel cell stack. A recirculation path
(30) is configured to convey at least about thirty percent (30%) of the exhaust
oxidant flow from the outlet to the inlet as a recirculated exhaust flow, for
combination with the new oxidant flow to form the oxidant flow to the fuel cell
stack.
Patent EP-1382956-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SCHOEGGL PETER DIPL ING DR
IPC: G01M15/04
Filed: 2003-07-10
Abstract: The method involves coupling a vehicle engine to an electronically controllable braking device on a test stand and computing the vehicle's response to engine behavior and variable values in a first model. An assessment parameter is computed from measured values and simulated values. Higher frequency measurable variable variations are computed in a further model and superimposed on the measured values for use in computing the assessment parameter.  The method involves coupling a vehicle engine  to an electronically controllable braking device on a test stand and computing variable simulation values in a first model representing the vehicle's driving situation by computing the vehicle's response to engine behavior and variable values. An assessment parameter is computed from measured values, e.g. engine revolution rate and torque, and simulated values, e.g. speed. Higher frequency variations of measurable variables are computed in a further model and superimposed on the measured values for use in computing the assessment parameter. AN Independent claim is also included for the following:  (a)  a test stand for simulating vehicle driving behavior.
Patent EP-1511795-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MILLER LARRY M
IPC: C08J9/04
Filed: 2003-05-12
Abstract: This invention relates to foam insulating products, particularly to rigid, polymeric foam boards comprising extruded polystyrene foam, with increasing the cell orientation and reducing cell anisotropic ratio, as well as the process method for making the products thereof for improving the insulating properties and for reducing the manufacturing cost of the foam products. Alternatively, foam insulating products having increased cell compressive strength may be made by decreasing the cell orientation and increasing the cell anisotropic ratio.
Patent EP-1523301-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BRON DENIS
IPC: A61K9/127
Filed: 2003-07-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to a delivery system for pharmaceutical agents. Said delivery system comprises liposomes which comprise in their internal compartment the pharmaceutical agent to be delivered and which have linked to their external surface a cell adhesion molecule or a fragment thereof wherein said cell adhesion molecule is selected from the group consisting of of ICAM (intercellular cell adhesion molecule), NCAM (neural cell adhesion molecule), VCAM (vascular cell adhesion molecule), PECAM (platelet-endothelial cell adhesion molecule), ALCAM (activated leukocyte cell adhesion molecule. A preferred cell adhesion molecule is NCAM. In a preferred embodiment said pharmaceutical agent is a DNA, preferably a cDNA which is operably linked to a gene expression construct.
Patent EP-1479010-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GESHWIND DAVID M
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 2003-01-27
Abstract: Jeux de stratégie sur plateau qui schématisent des processus écologiques concurrents mais sans combat incluant, dans des formes de réalisation préférées, des jeux de stratégie et d'occupation de territoire en plusieurs phases se jouant sur une grille. Pendant une première phase, les joueurs placent alternativement des pièces de jeu, généralement de la taille d'une unité de grille, dans des espaces libres de la grille jusqu'à ce que pratiquement tout le territoire soit occupé. Lors de phases successives, des pièces de jeu progressivement plus grandes sont utilisées et les joueurs font alternativement des déplacements en trois étapes, qui consistent à : (a) retirer une pièce plus petite de sa propre couleur ; (b) placer le plus grand nombre possible de pièces plus grandes de sa propre couleur ; et (c) retirer une pièce plus petite de sa propre couleur jusqu'à ce qu'il n'y ait plus de petites pièces. Au terme de la phase finale, le joueur possédant le plus de pièces/territoire a gagné.
Patent EP-1500231-A2 (EP)
Inventor: STANFORTH PETER J
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2003-04-29
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système et un procédé de détermination des besoins en matériel de communication dans un réseau et de placement des noeuds dans diverses phases d'activité lorsque les conditions le permettent. Ces système et procédé font appel à un algorithme pour détecter les changements de niveau d'activité des noeuds et modifier les opérations, notamment les transmissions de mise à jour et les choix d'acheminement, sur la base des changements détectés. Plus particulièrement, l'algorithme détermine le niveau d'activité dans un noeud à chaque intervalle de mise à jour des acheminements, sur la base de facteurs tels que le nombre des nouvelles destinations que le noeud peut atteindre, le nombre de modifications d'acheminement que le noeud peut appliquer, le nombre d'acheminements depuis le noeud dont les longueurs ont subi des changements, ainsi que le nombre de destinations que le noeud ne pleut plus atteindre. Le noeud peut augmenter ou baisser le débit d'échange selon lequel il achemine les informations avec les noeuds voisins, sur la base de l'augmentation ou de la baisse de son niveau d'activité.
Patent EP-1521785-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WAGNER BURKHARD E
IPC: C07F3/00
Filed: 2003-07-15
Abstract: Procédé visant à accroître la solubilité d'un halogénure de magnésium, qui comporte les étapes consistant à : prévoir un solvant donneur d'électrons, mettre en contact un halogénure de magnésium avec le solvant, et prévoir un composé donneur d'électrons en vue de former une composition d'halogénure de magnésium. La composition est caractérisée en ce que la solubilité du solvant donneur d'électrons de diminue pas, jusqu'au point d'ébullition du solvant. Une composition de précurseur de catalyseur de polymérisation comprend le produit résultant du mélange de la composition d'halogénure de magnésium et d'un composé de métal de transition. L'invention concerne aussi les catalyseurs actifs préparés à partir de ces précurseurs, et un procédé de polymérisation utilisant de tels catalyseurs.
Patent EP-1597307-A2 (EP)
Inventor: FREE SHARON A
IPC: B29C44/56
Filed: 2003-12-23
Abstract: An ester polyurethane foam is prepared by reacting a mixture of one or more polyester polyols with one or more isocyanates and one or more silicone surfactants in the presence of a blowing agent, such as water, and other additives, such as catalysts. The cured foam is chemically treated in a caustic solution and is then felted (compressed under heat and pressure) to form a hydrophilic ester polyurethane foam having a water absorption rate of at least 30 pounds of water per square foot per minute (1.44 kPa/min). The foam also has greater water holding capacity and wet strength than cellulose.
Patent EP-1439075-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ARAI MASASATSU
IPC: B41F31/02
Filed: 2004-01-12
Abstract: A stencil printing ink container includes an ink
container body (1). An ink charge port (2) is provided in an end wall (4)
of the ink container body (1) and an inner plug (10) is mounted on the
ink charge port (2). The inner plug (10) is provided with an ink
discharge port (12) smaller in the outer diameter than the inner
diameter (D1) of the ink charge port (2) and gives an ink suction nozzle (21)
of an ink pump (20) access to the ink discharge port (12).
Patent EP-1457958-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ANDO MUNEKI
IPC: G09G3/28
Filed: 2004-01-29
Abstract: An image display apparatus has: image display
means including scanning lines, modulation lines and
display devices driven through the scanning lines and
modulation lines; a scanning circuit for supplying a
scanning signal to the scanning line; a modulating
circuit for supplying a modulation signal to the
modulation line; a converting circuit for converting
the number of scanning lines of an input image signal;
selecting section for selecting a scan method of any of
a first scan method and a second scan method, the first
scan method being intended to select a plurality of
scanning lines adjacent to each other in the same time
during one selection period and select the same
scanning line twice or more within one frame while a
set of scanning lines that are selected at the same
time is changed, the second scan method being intended
to select one scanning line during one selection period
and select the same scanning line only once within one
frame; and changing section for changing a vertical
scaling filter characteristic of the converting circuit
in accordance with the selected scan method, wherein
the vertical scaling filter characteristic in the case
of the first scan method is a characteristic having a
weaker elimination effect on high frequency components
as compared with the vertical scaling filter 
characteristic in the case of the second scan method.
Patent EP-1464610-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MOUTSOKAPAS JANNIS
IPC: B66C13/12
Filed: 2004-03-26
Abstract: A supply device for a movable rail-bound consumer, especially a bridge or portal crane, comprises cable connections from a fixed connecting point to the consumer via a winding drum (2) connected to a drive motor (9) and a brake (10). There is a vibratory inertial mass (11) in the drive between the drum and motor and the moment of the brake is adjustable.
Patent EP-1469286-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KONDO DAISUKE
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2004-04-14
Abstract: In a mobile communication terminal 10, a position
information assigning section 24 associates images
acquired by the photographing section 20 with position
information concerning the positions at which these
images are acquired. A video generating section 30
generates, by using the images, a video including
frames associated with the position information. A
video searching section 70 specifies the frame of the
video associated with position information, which is
close to the position information acquired by a
position detecting section 22. A playback section 72
displays the specified frame.
Patent EP-1499055-A2 (EP)
Inventor: OJARD ERIC J
IPC: H04B1/713
Filed: 2004-07-14
Abstract: Multi-band single-carrier modulation. A novel approach is presented by which
interference compensation may be performed for signals received by a piconet
operable device. The piconet operable device may be implemented within a region
that includes two or more SOPs (Simultaneously Operating Piconets). Estimation of
the level and location of interference is performed and the input to a decoder (within
the piconet operable device) is selectively weighted to ensure that the effect of any
existent interference within the signal received by the piconet operable device is
minimized. Different interference levels are dealt with differently. For one example,
portions of the received signal having undergone a large amount of interference may
be simply treated as erasures with respect to the input the decoder. For another
example, portions of the received signal having undergone some smaller degree of
interference, but some interference nonetheless, may be de-weighted before being
provided to the decoder.
Patent EP-1515296-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KANAZAWA YOSHIKAZU
IPC: G09G3/291
Filed: 2002-02-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of driving
a plasma display apparatus in which first electrodes (X)
and second electrodes (Y), that extend in a first
direction, are arranged adjacently by turns, and one
field of display is composed of plural subfields, each
subfield being composed at least of a reset period, an
address period, and a sustain discharge period, the
plural subfields including subfields having the reset
period comprising at least a write discharge process that
performs a whole write discharge, wherein the subfields
that perform the whole write discharge have voltages
different to each other in the write discharge process
for the whole discharge process.
Patent EP-1515424-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MIYAJIMA HIROSHI
IPC: H02P25/02
Filed: 2002-08-27
Abstract: A drive apparatus for driving an electromagnetic drive type actuator, which
comprises a movable element, a fixed element, a connection element connecting
the movable element and the fixed element, a magnetic field generation element
fixed to one of the fixed element and the movable element, and a drive coil fixed to
the other one of the fixed element and the movable element, the movable element
being caused to oscillate in a resonance state with respect to the fixed element by
utilizing a force acting between the drive coil and the magnetic field generation
element by supplying a pulsed current to the drive coil, wherein the drive
apparatus comprises: a coil drive device for applying a current to the drive coil only
in a predetermined period; a voltage detection device for detecting a voltage
between both ends of the drive coil; a sample and hold device for holding a
detected voltage of the voltage detection device at least during current application
in a specific period immediately before start of current application to start of
current application; and a peak detection device for detecting a specific phase
near a peak of a deflection angular velocity of the movable element based on an
output from the sample and hold device, wherein the coil drive device (310)
starting application of a current in accordance with a detection timing of the
specific phase detected by the peak detection device (340, 342, 344 and 346).
Patent EP-1532913-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WILLERS CARSTEN
IPC: A47K13/10
Filed: 2004-11-18
Abstract: The shock absorbing system for toilet seats and lids comprises a shock absorber (2) whose ends can rotate with respect to each other. This is mounted in a housing (13) which is fastened to the seat or lid. An end piece (11) attached to this, and which can rotate with respect to it, is fastened to the toilet bowl. An independent claim is included for a toilet seat and lid combination fitted with the shock absorbing system.
Patent EP-1550958-A2 (EP)
Inventor: COOKSON BENNETT JR
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-12-28
Abstract: A method of creating a family tree includes receiving genealogy data at a host
computing system from at least one primary source and creating one or more
node records and one or more link records using the genealogy data. The
individual node records include at least name data and each individual link record
includes relationship data that represents a relationship between individual node
records. The method also includes comparing individual node records and
identifying pairs of records having similar data. For each identified pair of
individual node records, the method includes comparing related individual node
records and deciding based on predetermined criteria whether the identified pair of
individual node records represent the same person. The method also includes
consolidating the information from a plurality of records determined to represent
the same person into a single person record. The method also includes receiving
a request at the host computing system from a user computer to display a family
tree and using the individual link records, the individual node records, and the
single person records to create a data representation comprising the requested
family tree. The method also includes sending the data representation to the user
computer.
Patent EP-1544557-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KIM KYUNG SIK
IPC: F25D17/06
Filed: 2004-11-24
Abstract: Apparatus and method for controlling an operation of a
blower fan are provided. In the apparatus and method, a
temperature of an evaporator is measured, and an amount of coo 1
air remaining in the evaporator is computed from the measured
temperature of the evaporator such that the cool air of the
evaporator can be sufficiently used. According to the present
invention, a use efficiency of the refrigerator can be further
enhanced.
Patent EP-1440879-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ROSE ASHLEY CRAIG DAVID
IPC: B63B29/02
Filed: 2004-01-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a prefabricated cabin assembly and a method for manufacture
and refit of a ship comprising the steps of manufacturing the cabin, furnishing the
cabin, placing the cabin on the ship, moving the cabin to its desired location on the
ship, and installing services to the cabin. A method and a cabin for performing such a
method permits the cabin to be fitted with operational equipment and furnishings prior
to fitting the cabin to the ship. Once the cabin is located on the ship it can be moved
into position more easily using rolling means (16). Services such as electricity and
water supplies being installed once the cabin is in-situ. The manufacture or refit of the
ship may be more time and cost effective according to the invention. Furthermore the
refit or new build of a ship with delicate or security sensitive equipment can be fitted in
the cabin prior to placing the cabin on the ship. A cabin assembly so arranged may help
to provide additional security to the equipment by providing self contained and sealed
cabins prior to fitment to the ship.
Patent EP-1491765-A2 (EP)
Inventor: DESY NORMAND
IPC: F03B11/04
Filed: 2004-06-18
Abstract: A hydraulic turbine (18) has a gas distribution manifold (50) mounted to an inside wall of a draft tube (22) downstream from a turbine runner (20). The gas distribution manifold (50) extends at least substantially around the first inside wall (44) of the draft tube (22). The gas distribution manifold (50) has a plurality of gas outlet ports (56) for discharging oxygen into the water as the oxygen containing gas passes there around. An oxygen containing gas supply (70) extends along a person access passageway (66) and through the wall of the draft tube (22) into the gas distribution manifold (50) adjacent a man hole door (64).
Patent EP-1510310-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ORIAKHI CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B28B1/00
Filed: 2004-08-25
Abstract: The present invention is drawn toward materials, methods and systems for
solid free-form fabrication of three dimensional objects. In one embodiment, a
method for solid free-form fabrication of a three-dimensional object can comprise
steps of a) depositing a particulate composition including inorganic phosphate
particulates in a defined region; b) ink-jetting an aqueous liquid onto a
predetermined area of the particulate composition to form hydrated cement in the
predetermined area; c) hardening the hydrated cement; and repeating steps a)
through c) such that multiple layers of the cement are formed that are bound to
one another, thereby forming the three dimensional object. In another
embodiment, a system for solid free-form fabrication of three-dimensional objects
can comprise a particulate composition including inorganic phosphate
particulates; a substrate configured for supporting at least a layer of the
particulate composition in a defined region; and an ink-jettable aqueous liquid
configured for being jetted in the defined region to hydrate at least a portion of the
particulate composition to form a cement.
Patent EP-1511251-A2 (EP)
Inventor: TAKASHIMA NAOKI
IPC: G06F13/00
Filed: 2004-08-27
Abstract: When sending an electronic file to a receiver, the file is first transmitted to a
predetermined location. Then, an electronic mail is created and sent to the receiver.
This electronic mail contains information that makes it possible for the receiver to
download the file from the location. Finally, the electronic mail is sent to the receiver
without attaching the file.