baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-0929279-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GUIDOTTI TED
IPC: A61F5/44
Filed: 1997-06-26
Granted: 2002-09-04
Abstract: An absorbent article comprising a liquid-permeable casing sheet (1), a liquid-impermeable casing sheet (2) and an absorbent body (3) enclosed between the two casing sheets. The absorbent body (3) includes a liquid acquisition space (24) which consists of at least one cavity or one region of lower density than the density of an acquisition layer (19) located in said absorbent body (3) adjacent the space (24) and essentially in the same plane thereas. The acquisition layer (19) includes a material which when wetted increases in size in the thickness direction of the article (the z-direction). The article is mainly characterized in that the material in the acquisition layer (19) exhibits relatively low expansion in the plane of the article (the xy-direction) when wetted, such that the volume of the liquid-acquisition space (24) will increase by at least 100 %, preferably by at least 200 %, more preferably by at least 400 % and most preferably by 900 % when wetted.
Patent EP-0946184-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GALE ROBERT M
IPC: A61K31/138
Filed: 1997-07-15
Granted: 2004-09-29
Abstract: Composition of matter for application to a body surface or membrane to administer fluoxetine by permeation through the body surface or membrane, the composition comprising fluoxetine to be administered, at a therapeutically effective rate, alone or in combination with a permeation enhancer or mixture. A preferred embodiment is directed to the transdermal administration of fluoxetine at reduced skin irritation levels wherein fluoxetine, preferably provided as fluoxetine acetate, is coadministered with a corticosteroid such as hydrocortisone. Also disclosed are drug delivery devices containing the fluoxetine or fluoxetine and enhancer composition and methods for the transdermal administration of the fluoxetine and fluoxetine/enhancer composition.                                             00000
Patent EP-0935482-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PERSSON BERTIL
IPC: A61N5/10
Filed: 1997-10-01
Granted: 2005-05-04
Abstract: An apparatus (40) according to the invention includes a radiation emitter (34) for ionizing radiation and a high voltage generator (1) for generating brief voltage pulses for voltage application of electrodes (6, 15, 16, 24) included in the apparatus. The electrodes are designed to be secured at or introduced into tissue in a restricted region of a human or an animal and to form between them an electric field in the tissue. The radiation emitter (34) is provided to emit ionizing radiation to a tumor in the tissue in that region which is to be treated, while the electrodes (6, 15, 16, 24) are disposed to be placed in or at the tumor in order that the electric field pass through the tumor.
Patent EP-0946669-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HEROLD CLAUS-PETER
IPC: C10M105/00
Filed: 1997-11-10
Granted: 2002-09-04
Abstract: The invention relates to multiphase lubricant concentrates with improved properties for use in aqueous fluids for geological exploration by drilling which contain organic lubricating components which are solid and/or liquid at room temperature (O phase) together with emulsifiers finely dispersed in a continuous aqueous phase (W phase). These concentrates are characterized in that the system of O phase/W phase and emulsifiers has a phase inversion temperature (PIT) above room temperature and has been produced by heating the multiphase system to temperatures equal to or above the PIT and subsequent cooling to temperatures below the PIT.The present invention also relates to the use of the multiphase lubricant concentrates as an additive in water-based fluids for use in geological exploration by drilling and for the subsequent treatment of the resulting boreholes.
Patent EP-0870623-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ROTH CHRISTOPH DR
IPC: B32B27/38
Filed: 1998-04-01
Granted: 2001-01-03
Abstract: A recording material (I) having at least one colour receiving layer (A) for absorption of a water-soluble dye solution, in which the layer (A) contains (i) an epoxide-crosslinkable, carboxylic acid group-containing, cationic copolymer (II); (ii) an epoxide-containing metal oxide (III); and (iii) a water-soluble polymer (IV). Also claimed is a process for the production of (I), by making a coating solution from copolymer (II), metal oxide sol (III) and polymer (IV), coating this solution onto a substrate material, gelling and then drying to form layer (A).
Patent EP-0889676-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KNOBLOCH GERT
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 1998-06-02
Granted: 2002-02-13
Abstract: An electronic, externally controlled ballast has a control oscillator which feeds a fluorescent lamp via an invertor bridge and a resonant circuit. To keep the voltage constant, there are derived from the lamp AC voltage charge packets whose size (and/or phase angle) characterizes the size of the lamp AC voltage. The charge packets are conducted onto a frequency-determining capacitor of the oscillator, which is designed as a sweep oscillator, voltage control thereby being achieved. The ballast provides for reliable operation of gas-discharge lamps. Its design is robust and yet simple, avoids undesired hunting and delivers a good degree of voltage stability.
Patent EP-0885881-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VAZQUEZ MICHAEL L
IPC: A61K31/18
Filed: 1993-10-29
Granted: 2003-03-12
Abstract: Sulfonylalkanoylamino hydroxyethylamino sulfamic acid compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors; and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.
Patent EP-0976835-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VUYLSTEKE MARNIK JOHAN ROGER
IPC: C12Q1/683
Filed: 1998-07-29
Granted: 2003-07-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for analyzing of determining the methylation pattern of a starting DNA and/or for distinguishing between methylated and non-methylated sites in the starting DNA, comprising at least   (A) generating a first DNA fingerprint, containing bands corresponding to both the methylated and non-methylated sites of interest; and/or (B) generating a second DNA fingerprint, containing bands corresponding only to the methylated sites of interest;  and optionally comprising (C) generating a third DNA fingerprint, containing bands corresponding only to the non-methylated sites of interest;  and optionally further comprising   (D) analysing the fingerprint(s) thus obtained.   Said fingerprints are preferably generated using AFLP, by means of a frequent cutter and a methylation sensitive rare cutter. The invention further relates to specific methods for generating the above first and second DNA fingerprint by means of AFLP, and kits for use with said methods.
Patent EP-0867446-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ELSEVIERS MYRIAM
IPC: C07H7/027
Filed: 1998-03-24
Granted: 2004-01-21
Abstract: This process for the production of 2-keto-D-gluconic acid starts from D-glucose. D-glucose is catalytically oxidised using molecular oxygen in a one-pot process. The oxidation is performed in the presence of well-known Pt/Pb catalysts. The initial reaction to D-gluconic acid is performed at constant pH between 7 and 10. There after the reaction is continued without pH control. This process results in a high selectivity compared with known processes.
Patent EP-0895930-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PARKER MICHAEL PATRICK
IPC: B65B/
Filed: 1998-08-07
Granted: 2006-08-02
Abstract: A machine for packaging smoking articles provides an essentially hermetic enclosure of a barrier material around a charge (2) of such articles in an open (incomplete) frame, by driving on the articles themselves to push them through a temporary wall (18) of the barrier material with the previous imposition on them of the open frame at a framing station (3). Preferably the driving is by means of an indexing conveyor which is stationary immediately before the collection of the charge from a hopper, during the imposition of the frame and immediately before pushing the frame and charge through the temporary wall.
Patent EP-0900822-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PASQUIER MICHEL
IPC: C08K5/101
Filed: 1998-08-26
Granted: 2004-03-17
Abstract: The bituminous binder comprises of a bitumen and a fluidifying agent which after coating of the bitumen, converts chemically in contact of air, resulting in an increase of the viscosity of the bitumen.
Patent EP-0908865-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ENZ EMIL
IPC: G09F9/37
Filed: 1998-10-01
Granted: 2002-12-11
Abstract: A display device (10) with a swivel base plate (11) is fitted with an electroluminescent device (30). The base plate has revolving spurs fitted in cases made of electrically conductive material and connected to electrodes. The cases are fitted to carriers (22) made from electrically conductive material and linked to a feed. The display device is fitted with a permanent magnet. The display unit includes a magnetic swivel (25) to allow the display device to change position.
Patent EP-0935834-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MULLET WILLIS J
IPC: E05F15/00
Filed: 1998-07-13
Granted: 2003-05-07
Abstract: An internal entrapment system for a garage door operator (30) includes a motor (48) for transferring a garage door (12) between first and second positions. Also included is a pulse counter (62) for detecting a speed of the garage door (12) during transfer between first and second positions; a potentiometer (56) for determining a plurality of positional locations of the garage door (12) during transfer between first and second positions separate from the pulse counter (62); and a control circuit (50) for calculating a motor torque value from the speed for each of the plurality of positional locations to compare with a plurality of door profile data points. The control circuit (50) takes corrective action if the difference between the motor torque value for each of the plurality of positional locations and the plurality of door profile data points exceeds a predetermined threshold. The control circuit (50) also updates the plurality of door profile data points to the motor torque values for each respective positional location if the predetermined threshold is not exceeded. In another embodiment both speed and position are detected by a slider element (58) which is connected to the control circuit (50). In yet another embodiment a sensor (60) detects non-movement of the door during an open/close cycle and stops operation of the motor (48).
Patent EP-0993583-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MOREAU ANDRE
IPC: F23N5/10
Filed: 1998-06-30
Granted: 2003-08-06
Abstract: The invention concerns a tap comprising a rod (6) adjusting the gas flow rate arranged inside a bore (18) of the tap body (4), comprising a cavity (80) communicating axially with a first gas passage (30), and laterally with an orifice 838) formed through the bore side wall, at the end of a second gas passage (36). The area of coincidence between the orifice (38) and a lateral opening (84) of the rod varies continuously and gradually during the rotation of the rod inside the bore. A thrust bearing (14) axially adjustable by means of a certain compressibility of its fixing tab (108) enables to calibrate the tap while it is being manufactured. The invention is applicable to taps for gas appliances.
Patent EP-1017942-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STANGL HELMUT
IPC: F04B49/08
Filed: 1998-09-24
Granted: 2003-06-11
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif de régulation pour pompe hydraulique (1) à cylindrée variable, qui présente une soupape de régulation de débit (15) et une soupape de régulation de puissance (27). La soupape de régulation de débit (15) est sollicitée par la pression différentielle entre une première conduite de commande (18b), en liaison avec la conduite d'alimentation (5b) en aval d'un papillon de dosage (6b), et une seconde conduite de commande (19), en liaison avec la conduite d'alimentation (5b) en amont du papillon de dosage (6b). Ladite soupape de régulation de débit régule en fonction de cette pression différentielle la pression de réglage pour un dispositif d'ajustement (7) destiné à ajuster le volume de refoulement de la pompe hydraulique (1). La soupape de régulation de rendement (27) est placée entre la première conduite de commande (18b) et un réservoir de fluide hydraulique (4). La pression de commande régnant dans le première conduite de commande (18b) agit sur la soupape de régulation de puissance (27) dans le sens d'ouverture et le dispositif d'ajustement (7) agit sur la soupape de régulation de puissance (27) par l'intermédiaire d'un système de ressorts de mesure (29) dans le sens de fermeture. Selon l'invention, le dispositif de régulation actionne plusieurs consommateurs dont chacun est relié dans chaque cas à la pompe hydraulique (1) par l'intermédiaire d'une conduite d'alimentation (5 a à 5d) séparée, dans laquelle est placée un papillon de dosage (6a à 6d). Dans chaque cas, une conduite de commande (18a à 18d) est en communication avec la conduite d'alimentation menant au consommateur associé, en amont du papillon de dosage (6a à 6d) associé. Un premier dispositif de changement de pression (17, 40, 41) sélectionne la pression de commande la plus élevée parmi les pressions de commande régnant dans les premières conduites de commande (18a à 18d) et l'achemine jusqu'à la soupape de régulation de débit (15). La soupape de régulation de puissance (27) n'est en communication qu'avec les premières conduites de commande (18b, 18d) de consommateurs à régulation de puissance sélectionnés et les conduites de commande (18a, 18c) des autres consommateurs non régulés en puissance sont séparés de la soupape de régulation de puissance (27).
Patent EP-1034112-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NEGELEN EMANUEL
IPC: B65D71/00
Filed: 1998-11-10
Granted: 2002-04-03
Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a paperboard carton having end wall handles. In further detail, the paperboard carton has a base panel, a top panel, two oppositely disposed side panels and two oppositely disposed end walls, each end wall comprising a portion of multiple thickness in which portion there is a handle opening.
Patent EP-1129031-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BHATIA SANDEEP
IPC: C01C3/02
Filed: 1998-10-08
Granted: 2002-08-21
Abstract: Provided is a process for the production of hydrogen cyanide by reacting methane, ammonia and oxygen in the presence of a catalyst. The process, more specifically, comprises first establishing a temperature for the catalyst in the reaction using air as a source for oxygen. This essentially establishes the gauze temperature of the plant. Additional oxygen is then provided to the reaction to provide oxygen enrichment of the reaction feed, while also adjusting the amount of ammonia and methane reactants in the reaction feed such that the volume percent of the ammonia and methane is above the upper flammability limit and the temperature of catalyst is maintained within 50  DEG C of the temperature of the catalyst originally established as the fixed gauze temperature of the plant. The process of the present invention allows one to increase production of hydrogen cyanide while maintaining safe operation and not sacrificing catalyst performance in return. In particular, the process of the present invention has applicability to existing plants which need to be improved with regard to hydrogen cyanide production. The process would allow one to take the existing plant, optimize production, capacity and selectivity, while operating safely without adversely affecting catalyst performance.
Patent EP-1025198-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PAATZ KATHLEEN
IPC: C11D17/06
Filed: 1998-10-14
Granted: 2003-08-06
Abstract: Scent intensifying washing and cleaning detergents or components for these detergents are manufactured in which a solid and essentially water-free premix is produced, said premis being comprised of washing and cleaning detergent compounds and/or washing and cleaning detergent materials. The premix contains at least 0.1 wt. % perfume referring to the premix and is subjected to granulation or compacted agglomeration. By virtue of the water-free method, subsequent drying steps do not apply in which the prefume is entirely or partially vaporized. The homogenous incorporation of the prefume leads to a substantially increased fragrance of both the product as well as the articles which are dampened or dried, especially textiles.
Patent EP-1058507-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NICOT JEROME
IPC: A41G3/00
Filed: 1998-12-10
Granted: 2001-10-04
Abstract: Wig or hairpiece having a flexible antislip system (2) which allows a user to non-adhesively and removably attach the wig or hairpiece to the user's head. The wig or hairpiece includes a drawable fabric (3) impregnated with a thin drawable film (4). The thin drawable film is arranged on a surface of the drawable fabric which contacts the skin of the user's head when the wig or hairpiece is positioned on the user's head. The thin drawable film prevents the wig or hairpiece from slipping on the user's head when positioned on the user's head. The thin drawable film has at least one of a non-sticky and a non-gummy antislip surface at temperatures lower than a softening temperature of the thin drawable film.
Patent EP-0935758-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CULCA HOREA-STEFAN
IPC: G01R19/165
Filed: 1998-10-16
Granted: 2001-05-23
Abstract: A method for monitoring a defined amplitude threshold value of a signal formed by alternating voltage and a circuit for carrying out such a method. The method includes (a) eliminating a negative input signal half-wave (b) stepping down the residual positive input signal half-wave, (c) testing whether the value of the stepped down input signal half-wave is above or below the threshold value and generating a first binary signal according to the testing, (d) monitoring, said monitoring being carried out simultaneously to steps (a) to (c), of the zero crossing of a reference signal formed by alternating voltage and generating a second binary signal according to the monitoring, (e) generating a third signal by delaying the second signal at a defined delay time such that a state change of the third signal results at the time of the respective vertex of the positive input signal half-wave, and (f) deciding whether the value of the positive input signal half-wave is above or below the threshold value, whereby a fourth binary signal is generated by evaluating the first signal at the time of the state change of the third signal.
Patent EP-1039859-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FEGE WOLFGANG
IPC: A61F5/56
Filed: 1998-12-09
Granted: 2003-12-03
Abstract: The invention relates to an implant for implantation in the tongue, comprising a fixing component for fixing purposes and/or support on the hyoid and/or on and/or in tissue located to the side of the tongue. The inventive implant also comprises a supporting element which extends from the fixing component at the base of the tongue in an at least partial manner perpendicular to the direction of the tongue. Said implant is used for implantation in the base of the tongue to prevent the base of the tongue from falling back against the posterior wall of the pharynx in the case of sleep apnoe without impairing deglutition to a substantial extent.
Patent EP-0937852-B1 (EP)
Inventor: POL GERMANO
IPC: E05F15/12
Filed: 1999-02-01
Granted: 2003-08-20
Abstract: An operating device for door or window units with hinged wing panels, in particular for external window shutters, characterised by comprising:   a support structure (4) fixed to the wall (6) and having hinged thereto on a vertical axis at least one wing panel (2) to be operationally moved between a closed position and an open position,   at least one box element (16) incorporated in said wing panel (2), a first rocker arm (26) having one end constrained to move along a predetermined path (32) relative to said support structure (4) and its second end hinged to said box element (16), a second rocker arm (34) having one end constrained to move along a predetermined path (38) relative to said box element (16), its second end hinged to said support structure (4), and its central portion hinged to the central portion of said first rocker arm (26), operating means (22, 24, 48, 52) associated with said first rocker arm (26) and acting in the sense of causing its said first end to move along said predetermined path (32) relative to said support structure (4).   <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0997092-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BUCHMANN RICHARD DR-ING
IPC: F22B1/28
Filed: 1999-10-23
Granted: 2003-07-30
Abstract: An injection steam generator comprises a thick walled, heated cylindrical steam chamber, and a water injection nozzle which can move to and fro perpendicularly to the outside of the cylinder. When steam is demanded, the nozzle moves towards the cylinder and, in its end position, forms a pressure tight closure with an injection opening in the cylinder wall, after which water is injected into the heated steam generator. A silicone tube is located between the nozzle and the outer steam generator wall. The tube axis is perpendicular to the nozzle direction of movement, and it is fixed to the cylinder wall so it is concentric w.r.t. the cylinder injection opening.
Patent EP-1053288-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ZOLLER PANU K
IPC: C09J7/40
Filed: 1999-01-11
Granted: 2004-03-31
Abstract: A release liner providing more roll stability (i.e., the coils forming the roll are less likely to fall apart when the roll is held suspended along its outer circumferential edge) when used with double-sided tape having a heat activated adhesive ('HAA') side and a pressure sensitive adhesive ('PSA') side. The release liner includes a front liner side comprising a release layer in contact with, bonded to and readily removable from the PSA side and a back liner side comprising a roll stability layer. The roll stability layer comprises an ethylene vinyl acetate and contacts the HAA side when the adhesive tape assembly is formed into a roll.
Patent EP-1049828-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KALDE FRANZ-JOSEF
IPC: D04B1/26
Filed: 1999-01-20
Granted: 2003-04-09
Abstract: A sock with an asymmetrical toe includes a toe region having an edge which substantially matches the shape of the toes to increase comfort for the wearer of a knitted sock. A substantial part of the toe region is knitted all the way through. A method of producing such a sock is also provided.
Patent EP-1058904-B1 (EP)
Title: Commande d'acces a une fonction d'un recepteur d'appel selectif stockant des annonces publicitaires
Inventor: HYMEL JAMES ALLEN
IPC: G08B5/22
Filed: 1999-02-16
Granted: 2006-05-10
Abstract: Méthode d'encouragement d'un utilisateur d'un récepteur d'appels sélectif SCR (10) à lire les annonces publicitaires stockées dans le SCR (10). L'utilisateur dispose d'un niveau initial d'accès à une fonction du SCR augmentant l'utilité du SCR. Lorsque l'utilisateur lit une annonce publicitaire, un accès supplémentaire à cette fonction est fourni pendant une durée prédéterminée. De préférence, la fonction est un espace mémoire et à chaque fois que l'utilisateur lit une annonce publicitaire, l'espace mémoire disponible au stockage de messages est augmenté temporairement.
Patent EP-0968034-B1 (EP)
Title: Leisure sports equipment
Inventor: WIEGAND JOSEF
IPC: A63G21/04
Filed: 1999-01-06
Granted: 2005-08-31
Abstract: The inventive leisure sports equipment has a track in the form of two tubular running rails (3, 4) which have a circular cross-section and on which vehicles with bearing wheels are supported. The running rails (3, 4) are kept at an exact mutual distance from each other by supports (2), said supports running crosswise and being supported by stands (1). Claw feet (10) are provided on the undersides of the stands (1) for supporting them on the ground.
Patent EP-1053077-B1 (EP)
Title: Strahlmittel-injektorpistole
Inventor: SEITTER RALPH
IPC: B24C5/02
Filed: 1999-01-21
Granted: 2002-12-04
Abstract: Um bei einer Strahlmittel-Injektorpistole (1) mit getrennten Zufuhren für Druckluft, Wasser und Strahlmittel und einem Auslaß (17) für das mit Druckluft und Wasser vermischte Strahlmittel eine verbesserte Benetzung des Strahlmittels zu ermöglichen, wird vorgeschlagen, daß eine erste Mischeinrichtung (24) vorgesehen ist, in der der Druckluft Wasser beigemischt wird, und eine zweite Mischeinrichtung (19), in der dem Druckluft-Wassergemisch das Strahlmittel beigemischt wird.