baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent DE-19916378-A1 (DE)
IPC: B06B1/16
Filed: 1999-04-12
Abstract: The invention relates to an internal vibration device having an electrical motor (4) mounted in a vibrating unit housing (1) and having a rotating device comprising an out-of-balance mass that is also mounted in the vibrating unit housing. The invention is characterized in that eccentricity of a center of gravity (14) of the out-of-balance mass can be varied relative to the axis of rotation (13) of said out-of-balance mass depending on the direction of rotation of the electrical motor (4). Said internal vibration device is suitable both for compacting unset concrete and for distributing concrete in the formwork.
Patent DE-19918024-A1 (DE)
Title: Circuit board with glass optical layers e.g. for information and communication-equipment
Inventor: GRIESE ELMAR
IPC: G02B6/134
Filed: 1999-04-21
Abstract: A circuit board has electrical and optical conductors arranged in layers. One optical layer comprises a continuous glass plate which has optical conductors in zones of increased optical density. An optically transparent covering layer borders directly on the glass plate and its optical density is less than that of the optical conductors.  A second glass plate specifically borders optically directly on the (first) glass plate and is mounted in mirror-image relationship to the interface. The optical conductor is specifically designed, at least partly, as a graded-index optical conductor.
Patent DE-19921402-A1 (DE)
Title: Information reproduction arrangement has image reproduction device connected to image output device(s) with output signals controlled by control unit
Inventor: GINZEL OLAF
IPC: G09F21/04
Filed: 1999-05-11
Abstract: The arrangement has an image reproduction device (2) integrated into the exterior of a mobile vehicle so as to face out of the vehicle with its display surface. The image reproduction device is connected to at least one image output device whose output signals are controlled by a governing central control unit contg. at least one microprocessor with several memories using a process program.  An Independent claim is also included for a method of operating an information reproduction arrangement.
Patent DE-19924368-A1 (DE)
Inventor: GIESEN BRIGITTE
IPC: C11D1/22
Filed: 1999-05-27
Abstract: The invention relates to detergent shaped bodies which contain surfactants and which comprise emulsifying properties. The invention also relates to methods for using said detergent shaped bodies in devices for manually cleaning solid surfaces in whose interior, the detergent shaped body is inserted and is flown around by water.
Patent DE-19924593-A1 (DE)
Title: Verfahren zum Betrieb eines Dampfkraftwerkes
Inventor: NGO-BEELMANN UNG-LAP
IPC: H01M8/04007
Filed: 1999-05-28
Abstract: Bei einem derartigen Dampfkraftwerk wird mittels Teildampf-Massenströmen aus der Turbinendampfmenge das als Speisewasser eingesetzte Kondensat bis nahe der Siedetemperatur vorgewärmt. Durch die Dampfentnahme können die nachfolgenden Dampfturbinenstufen dem Dampffluid weniger Leistung entnehmen. DOLLAR A Zur Vermeidung des Absinkens der Leistungsentnahme bei den nachfolgenden Dampfturbinenstufen ist vorgesehen, daß zur Vorwärmung des Kondensats die Abwärme aus Brennstoffzellen (14) verwendet wird. Durch die Vorwärmung des Speisewassers aus der Abwärme der Brennstoffzellen und der damit verbundenen Erhöhung der an der Expansion teilnehmenden Dampfmenge, wird eine Steigerung des Dampfprozesswirkungsgrades erreicht.
Patent DE-19926596-A1 (DE)
Inventor: ESCHLER JOHANNES
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 1999-06-11
Abstract: The invention relates to an operating element comprising a first actuating element (112) which can rotate about a first axle (122), and characterised by at least one second actuating element (114) which can rotate about a second axle (124) that does not coincide with the first. A particularly advantageous embodiment of the inventive operating element is characterised by means (150, 160) for influencing the torque required for the rotation of at least one of the actuating elements (112, 114). The invention also relates to an operating device comprising an operating element (110) of this type and characterised by a control unit (180) which causes the torque required for the rotation of at least one of the actuating elements (112, 114) to be influenced according to the context. The inventive operating element or operating device enable good haptic feedback and/or user guidance when adjusting a parameter or looking through a selection list, so that eye contact with the operating element, or with a pointer that is moved through a selection list with the operating element, is not necessary.
Patent DE-19927452-A1 (DE)
Title: Vorrichtung zur Messung von Feuchtigkeit und Reflexionsvermögen von Oberflächen
Inventor: RAPP WILHELM
IPC: G01N21/3559
Filed: 1999-06-16
Abstract: Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Messung von Feuchtigkeit und Reflexionsvermögen von Oberflächen mit Hilfe von Licht. DOLLAR A Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, die Vorrichtung so auszugestalten, daß sie genaue Messungen auch bei schnell veränderlichem Abstand und schneller Bewegung des Meßobjekts ermöglicht. DOLLAR A Gelöst wird diese Aufgabe durch ein Beleuchtungsvorrichtung, deren Emissionsspektrum zwei Bereiche enthält, wobei der eine Bereich Teile einer Wasserabsorptionsbande und der andere Bereich einen benachbarten Teil davon umfaßt, einen Strahlteiler zur Aufteilung des Lichts in zwei Teilstrahlen zum Bestrahlen der Oberfläche in zwei Meßflächen, einen Spiegel, der den am Strahlteiler reflektierten Teilstrahl parallel zum durchgehenden Strahl umlenkt, und ein Nachweisgerät für den gleichzeitigen Nachweis der beiden Bereiche.
Patent DE-19931400-A1 (DE)
Title: Hydraulic gearbox actuator has piston-cylinder unit with chamber(s), piston coupled to friction device, force with which frictional surfaces pressed together controlled hydrodynamically
Inventor: PETRZIK GUNTHER
IPC: F16H61/30
Filed: 1999-07-07
Abstract: The actuator (10) has a hydraulically controlled friction device (18) with which the frictional surfaces of two rotatable elements can be forced together with a hydraulically controllable force to equalise their revolution rates. The force with which the frictional surfaces are pressed together is controlled hydrodynamically. A piston-cylinder unit (12) has at least one chamber and a piston (16) coupled to the friction device.  An Independent claim is also included for a method of equalising the revolution rates of two rotating elements, esp. elements of a synchronous coupling in a motor vehicle gearbox.
Patent DE-19933375-A1 (DE)
Title: Wood- or plastics cutting machine especially for making tables
Inventor: MARTIN MAX
IPC: B27C5/06
Filed: 1999-07-20
Abstract: The machine consists of a work table, on which the workpiece is laid. A working tool is provided as is a biasing device for positioning the workpiece. The biasing device is located on a boom (1) above the work table. The device enables the position of the workpiece to be adjusted. The boom is pivotable about an articulation (2) so as to be able to swing out of the working position. A catch position for the boom is provided on the articulation.
Patent DE-19933846-A1 (DE)
Title: Bearer element for motor vehicles has at least one electric load mounted on it and metal stiffening component enclosed by plastic and at least partly making electrical contact to load(s)
Inventor: WAGNER MARKUS
IPC: B60R16/02
Filed: 1999-07-20
Abstract: The bearer element (10) has at least one electrical load (24,26,28,30), e.g. a headlamp, attached to it, whereby the bearer element consists at least partly of synthetic material, can be attached to the vehicle body and has at least one metal stiffening component (40) enclosed at least largely by plastic. The metal stiffening element at least partly makes an electrical contact to the load(s).
Patent DE-19938849-A1 (DE)
Title: Agricultural spreader has computer-controlled dosing system storing characteristic curve for particular materials and allowing correction values to be applied, one being input on site and other determined from pre-input calibration
Inventor: RAUCH NORBERT
IPC: E01C19/20
Filed: 1999-08-17
Abstract: The agricultural spreader has a computer-controlled dosing system which stores a representative characteristic curve for the spreading of material of particular mass. Correction values for any specific material or group of materials with similar spreading characteristics can be stored in the computer, one of which can be input on site and the other of which can be determined from a pre-input calibration.
Patent DE-19950404-A1 (DE)
Inventor: KUNZ MANUELA
IPC: D06M13/35
Filed: 1999-10-20
Abstract: The invention relates to an agent for colouring fibres which contains at least one aromatic aldehyde compound, at least one compound of formula (I) or (II), in addition to an alkanolamine. In said formulae, R1 represents a C1-C3 alkyl group, a C1-C3 alkoxyalkyl group or a C1-C3 hydroxyalkyl group and R2 is hydrogen, a hydroxy group, a methoxy group, a halogen atom, an amino group, or a dimethyl amino group and A<->represents an anion, for example, chloride, bromide, sulphate, hydrogen sulphate, monomethyl sulphate, acetate, lactate or iodide. The invention also relates to a method for colouring fibres using said agent and to a multi-component kit for colouring and subsequently removing the colour from fibres.
Patent DE-19953915-A1 (DE)
Title: Processing hot strip on path of hot strip mill connected directly to coiler for winding strip, comprises smoothing the still hot strip by mechanical deformation
Inventor: DEGNER MICHAEL
IPC: B21B37/28
Filed: 1999-11-10
Abstract: Process for processing a hot strip (4) on the path of a hot strip mill connected directly to a coiler (3) for winding the strip comprises smoothing the still hot strip by mechanical deformation, where the degree of deformation is adjusted depending on the non-planarity of the strip over the width of the strip. An Independent claim is also included for a device for carrying out the process. The deformation takes place using an upper roll (5) and two lower rolls (1, 2).
Patent DE-19955050-A1 (DE)
Inventor: WESSELS SIEGBERT
IPC: F02N11/04
Filed: 1999-11-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a rotor body, especially for the rotor of the starter or the starter-generator of an internal combustion engine. Said rotor body is provided with a hub (4) that extends coaxially with respect to the axis of rotor rotation (A). The inventive rotor body comprises a rotation-symmetric base body (5) that forms the hub (4) and one or more blades (1, 2, 3) that all have the same thickness in the direction of the rotor rational axis (A).
Patent DE-19957205-A1 (DE)
Title: Acetylene derivatives, useful as a component of liquid crystal media, contain a cyclohexyl or 1,3-dioxane substituent
Inventor: REIFFENRATH VOLKER
IPC: C09K19/34
Filed: 1999-11-27
Abstract: Novel acetylene derivatives having a cyclohexyl or 1,3-dioxane substituent are claimed.  An acetylene derivative (I) is of formula (1). Independent claims are included for: (i) a liquid crystal medium (II) comprising at least 2 liquid crystal components and containing (I); (ii) a liquid crystal display element containing (II); and (iii) an electrooptic display device containing (II) as a dielectric. R<1>,R<2> = H, -CN, F, OCHF2, OCHFCF3 or OCF2CF3 or 1-12C alkyl, optionally substituted by halogen or CN and optionally containing -O-, -S-, -CO-, -COO-, -OCO-O-, -CHCH- or cyclobutane linkages in which the heteroatoms are not directly bonded to each other; X<1>-X<4> = H or -C equivalent to CR<3> in an axial position in which at least one of R<1>-R<4> is not H;  R<3> = 1-8C alkyl, Cl, CN, SF5 or CF3;  Q = -CH2- or -O-;  Y<1>,Y<2> = C or Si;  A<1>, A<2> = trans-1,4-cyclohexene group in which one or more non-neighboring CH2 groups is optionally replaced by -O- or -S-, cyclobutane or the group of formula (2);  Z<1>, Z<2> = -CO-O-, -O-, -O-CO-, -CH2-O, -OCH2-, -CH2CH2-, -CH=CH- or a single bond;  n, m = 0-3;  m+n = 1-4
Patent EP-1117051-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HOLSTEIN REINHOLD
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2000-01-17
Abstract: The method involves providing a number of user accesses to the database, user entry of characteristics independently of characteristics already in the data base, searching the database and outputting a list of products whose characteristics coincide with the entered characteristics, setting up a new data file with the entered characteristics and storing it in the data base. Independent claims are also included for the following: a computer program product that can be loaded directly into the internal memory of a computer.
Patent EP-1133923-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MACINNES WILLIAM MICHAEL
IPC: A23F5/36
Filed: 2000-03-15
Abstract: The invention concerns a process for preparing a dried soluble beverage product
from beverage liquor. The process comprises preparing a concentrated beverage
liquor to provide a concentrated liquor of a solids concentration above about 50%
by weight; foaming the concentrated liquor to an overrun of at least about 200%
for providing a foamed liquor; stabilising the foamed liquor for providing a
stabilised foam; and drying the stabilised foam for providing a soluble beverage
product. The invention also relates to a dried beverage product, which comprises
particles of a dried beverage base. The particles have a clearly identifiable foam
structure that is substantially free from structures produced by ice crystals during
in the drying of the product.
Patent EP-1055663-A1 (EP)
Inventor: PEREGO CARLO
IPC: B01J29/18
Filed: 2000-05-08
Abstract: Process for the production of diaminodiphenylmethane and
its higher homologues products, which comprises reacting
aniline, or one of its derivatives, and formaldehyde, or a
compound capable of producing formaldehyde under the reaction
conditions, in the presence of a zeolite in acid form
having a spaciousness index ranging from 2.5 to 19.
Patent EP-1065328-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHMALZHOFER RAINER
IPC: E04C3/04
Filed: 2000-06-20
Abstract: The end cover (10.1) has a sectional recess (14) running along the section (12) longitudinal direction (13), with plates (20.1) that cover the end (11) of the section. The plates and first clamp (22.1) make a continuous recess (26) in which a second clamp (28.1) is securely fixed. A contour (30.1) connects a tool in a fixed position for releasing the second clamp. The cover is made from a plastic material.
Patent EP-1072937-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HATAYAMA HITOSHI
IPC: H01S3/13
Filed: 2000-07-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical filter (1)
comprising a simple structure which easily realizes slope
control of loss spectrum in a signal wavelength band as a
gain equalizer. The optical filter (1) comprises a first
Mach-Zehnder interferometer (41) constituted by a first part of
a main optical line (20), a first auxiliary optical line (21), and
first and second optical couplers (31,32) which optically couple
the main optical line (20) and first auxiliary optical line (21) to
each other. The optical filter further comprises a second
Mach-Zehnder interferometer (42) constituted by a second part
of the main optical line (20), a second auxiliary optical line (22),
and third and fourth optical couplers (33,34) which optically couple
the main optical line (20) and second auxiliary optical line (22) to
each other. In particular, in order for the slope of loss
spectrum in a signal wavelength band to be adjustable while
being centered about the amount of loss of light at a reference
wavelength propagating through the main optical line (20) from
its entrance end (11) to exit end (12), at least one of the first part
of main optical line (20) and the first auxiliary optical line (21)
is provided with a first temperature regulating device (51), at
least one of the second part of main optical line (20) and the
second auxiliary optical line (22) is provided with a second
temperature regulating device (53), and the first and second
temperature regulating devices are controlled by a control
system (100).
Patent EP-1088712-A1 (EP)
Inventor: FRISCH RALPH
IPC: B60R21/26
Filed: 2000-09-14
Abstract: The igniters (20,22) are mounted in a connecting plate (36) with wires (26,28) connecting them to the electrical system of the vehicle. The igniters protrude into a chamber filled with explosive (18) fitting into the funnel-shaped hub of the steering wheel. The gasbag (16) is folded up and lies between the explosive charge and the cover (14) for the center part of the steering wheel.
Patent EP-1108992-A1 (EP)
Inventor: AUBER HERBERT DIPL-ING
IPC: G01F23/00
Filed: 2000-10-27
Abstract: Method in which transducer (MW) and analysis circuit (EA) of level measurement device are electrically isolated from each other with signal transmission between the two being achieved using optical fiber (LL) and optical coupling devices (OK) or by capacitive or inductive coupling. An Independent claim is made for a level measurement device with transducer and analysis circuit electrically isolated from each other.
Patent EP-1217118-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ALLEWAERT KATHY E
IPC: C08K5/00
Filed: 2000-11-22
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for providing water repellency to a textile
substrate comprising contacting the textile substrate with a composition comprising a
solution of an epoxy functional polysiloxane and an organic titanate ester in an
organic solvent.
Patent EP-1076340-A1 (EP)
Inventor: DANLEWSKI HARALD DR
IPC: G21F5/015
Filed: 2000-07-10
Abstract: A sterilizable radiation protection container for radioactive sources comprises a base member (1) and a lid (2) with a hollow area for the radiation source. The base member and lid have an opening (3) for feeding a sterilizing medium through the hollow area.
Patent EP-1104877-A1 (EP)
Title: Condenser with integral receiver dryer
Inventor: WHITLOW GREG
IPC: F28F9/00
Filed: 2000-10-10
Abstract: A condenser (10) includes a plurality of generally U-shaped
fluid carrying tubes (12) having free ends and a manifold (14)
matingly engaging the free ends of the tubes and having an
interior chamber (30). The manifold (14) includes a receiver dryer (36)
disposed in the interior chamber (30) and having a first fluid
conduit wall (38) and a second conduit wall (40) extending axially
to form a generally parallel first fluid passageway (41) and
second fluid passageway (42) in fluid communication with the
tubes and a dryer capsule (48) being disposed in the interior
chamber (30) to dry fluid in the manifold (14).
Patent EP-1089426-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SPAMPINATO ERIC
IPC: H03D7/18
Filed: 2000-09-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a frequency synthesis
device comprising a direct digital synthesis device
(22) for producing by calculation a signal oscillating
at a determined frequency (Fdds), the calculation being
performed by a logic circuit clocked by a clock signal
(Sh) having a determined clock frequency (Fh), 
   characterized in that it further comprises
transposition means (74) for transposing the signal
which oscillates at the determined frequency (Fdds)
using the clock frequency signal (Sh), the signal thus
transposed being supplied as an output (Sref).
Patent EP-1186822-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MULTINU GABRIELLA
IPC: F16L37/12
Filed: 2000-09-07
Abstract: A quick-action coupling comprising a tubular body (4) defining a coupling mouth
(4a) at one end and having means for connecting to a conduit at the other end and
at least a set of jaws (13) for gripping and retaining a terminal fitting of a certain
shape (TF, TC) of a hose or pipe pushed into a leakless sealing position inside the
coupling is characterized in that the tubular body (4) has at least two notchings
(4b) on a same plane perpendicular to the axis of the tubular body (4) defining at
least two windows of similar angular extension through the cylindrical wall of the
tubular body (4), near said mouth (4a). Each jaw (13) is shaped like a sector of a
circular crown of angular extension commensurated to that of said windows in
order to radially move inwardly and outwardly through a respective window, its
inner surface (13b) having a profile specifically shaped to functionally engage
with a certain profile of said terminal fitting (TF, TC) of the pipe or hose to be
connected, its outer surface (13a) being conical and a flat surface thereof having a
circular groove (13c). A restraining circular spring (12) fits in the circular grooves
(13c) of the jaws (13). A gasket (11) made of an elastomer material against which
the end surface of said terminal nipple (TF, TC) sealingly abuts is elastically
supported by an internal body (10) axially displaceable inward of said tubular
body (4) in opposition to a contrasting spring (8) when said terminal nipple (TF,
TC) is pushed against the so elastically supported gasket (11). 
     An external sleeve (7) is normally thrusted by a spring (6) towards the mouth (4a)
and has a conical end (7a) bearing on the outer conical surfaces (13a) of the jaws
(13). 
     A forced backward displacement of the external sleeve (7) in respect to the mouth
(4a), in opposition to the spring (6) allowing the terminal fitting (TF, TC) to be
pushed through the mouth (4a) inside the tubular body (4), shifting apart the
radially slideable jaws (13) in opposition to the biasing elastic force exerted by
said restraining circular spring (12) and a release of the external sleeve (7)
tightening the jaws (13) onto the shaped external surface of the terminal fitting
(TF, TC) pushed into a leakless sealing abutment against said gasket (11).
Patent EP-1169968-A1 (EP)
Inventor: AKERFELDT DAN
IPC: A61B17/08
Filed: 2000-11-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to a sealing device and a wound closure
device comprising a sealing device for closing a wound in a wall of a
vessel. The objective of the invention is to provide a sealing device
and a wound closure device which has enhanced tightening properties.
This problem is solved by the sealing device comprising a first (2) and
second (6) sealing members, an elongated member (4) which is or is
coated by a suture wire, having a constant thickness along its lock
portion (16,) the thickness being greater than the opening of the second
sealing member (6). The sealing device is infinitely variable lockable
along the distal lock portion (16).
Patent EP-1140646-A1 (EP)
Title: Hinged closure with tamperproof element
Inventor: DUBACH WERNER FRITZ
IPC: B65D55/08
Filed: 2000-01-04
Abstract: In plastic closures (1) having a bottom part (2) and a cap (2) forming a single piece with said hinge (4), the tamperproof element (10) is directly formed on the cap. The invention aims at enabling separate manufacturing of the tamperproof element (10) in a more cost-effective and economical manner despite the fact that an additional manufacturing step is required during manufacturing. The tamperproof element (10) consists of an open or closed ring-shaped or clamp-shaped band (11) which is retained with positive or non-positive fit by fixing means (12, 13) on both parts of the closure, i.e. the bottom part and the cap.
Patent EP-1152651-A1 (EP)
Inventor: WRIGHT PHILIP
IPC: A01B21/08
Filed: 2000-02-09
Abstract: L'invention concerne un appareil pour le travail de la terre (10) qui comprend un châssis (14) à arête dorsale allongée (16) supportant des longerons (18, 20). Les longerons (18) portent un premier train de disques (30). Les longerons (20), disposés en arrière par rapport aux longerons (18), portent un second train de disques (40). Un rouleau de consolidation de la terre (38) ou un cultivateur à presse de consolidation de la terre (42) est placé entre les deux trains de disques. Selon un aspect, des dents pouvant plonger dans la terre (34) sont disposées entre le premier train de disques et le rouleau de consolidation de la terre ou le cultivateur à presse de consolidation de la terre.