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Patent EP-0458605-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GLADCZAK ROBERT J
IPC: F16D1/06
Filed: 1991-05-21
Abstract: A split power transmission element, such as a sprocket (10), mountable on a driven shaft. A pair of substantially identical sprocket halves (14,16) each include a pair of aligned, hollow, fastener sleeves (38,40) extending diagonally through the plane of the sprocket. A pair of fasteners (44) within the sleeves (38,40) join the sprocket halves (14,16) to each other and clamp the sprocket (10) onto the shaft. The diagonal orientation of the fastener (44) sleeves permits convenient disassembly of the sprocket from an upwardly located, axially displaced position. The sprocket halves (14,16) are substantially identical and can be economically molded using a single mold. A keyway insert (36) distributes driving forces throughout the sprocket hub and increases the maximum torque capacity of the sprocket (10).
Patent EP-0461841-A2 (EP)
Title: Shielded electrical jack connector
Inventor: LYBRAND BRENT B
IPC: H01R13/6582
Filed: 1991-06-10
Abstract: A shielded electrical jack connector (10) comprises an insulator (12) having a cavity (36) therewithin and an aperture (30b) communicating with the cavity (36) through an outer surface thereof. The aperture (30b) defines a receptacle for receipt of a plug connector therein. A modular jack insert (14) having an insulative body (20) and supporting a plurality of electrical contacts (22), each being terminated to an insulated conductor (24), is retentively received in the insulator (12). The contacts (22) of the jack insert (14) extend into the insulator cavity (36) in cantilevered fashion for access to complementary contacts of the mateable plug connector. An electrically conductive shield (18) is supported by the insulator (12), the shield (18) having an opening (18a) through which the insulated conductors (24) of the insert (14) extend. An electrically conductive ground contact (16) is supported by the insulator (12) in engagement with the shield (18), the ground contact (16) comprising a terminal (16f) extending into the cavity (36) for engagement with the plug connector upon receipt thereof into the receptacle. The jack connector (10) of the subject invention has particular use in an interconnective adapter, wherein the insulated conductors are wired selectively to pin contacts of another connector of different connective configuration.
Patent EP-0467673-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SKALSKI CLEMENT A
IPC: B66B11/02
Filed: 1991-07-18
Abstract: A method and apparatus for actively counteracting a disturbing force (14) acting horizontally on a platform (10) moving vertically in a hoistway is disclosed. A manifestation of the disturbing force (10) such as acceleration is sensed (16) and counteracted (26), for example, by effectively adding mass to the platform (10) in proportion to the magnitude of the sensed signal (18). The frequency of the sensed signal (18) may be taken into account. Rotational disturbances or horizontal components or manifestations thereof may also be counteracted. These may be accomplished by using an electromagnetic actuator or spring/solenoid activated wheels (24) for actuating the platform (10) in response to a control signal from a control means (20) which is in turn responsive to the sensed signal (18). Regardless of the actuator (24) selected, it may be used as well to bring the platform (10) to rest with respect to a hoistway sill prior to transferring passengers. The control means (20) may be analog or digital or a combination of both. A preferred analog-digital approach is disclosed in which the digital part is responsive to accelerometer signals, the analog part is responsive to a force command signal from the digital part and provides a position feedback signal in return. In a preferred embodiment, four electromagnetic actuators or two opposed wheel clusters are situated near the bottom of the platform (10). Each electromagnetic actuator may act along a line which intersects the walls of the car at a forty-five degree angle. A single axis embodiment is also disclosed. A plural-bladed rail is also disclosed.
Patent EP-0472288-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LEEKS SIMON EDWARD OF
IPC: F21S8/04
Filed: 1991-07-22
Abstract: The invention provides a housing (11) comprising a metallised reflector (3) having specularly (7) and diffusely reflective (8) portions. The portions reflect the light from a light source (10) which lies substantially diagonally within a substantially square section of the lamp housing (1) such that light is evenly reflected onto a floor below. 
     A separate skirt may be attached for use in a high ceiling environment to focus the light.
Patent EP-0480622-A2 (EP)
Inventor: DOWDEN DOUGLAS CALHOUN
IPC: H04M3/60
Filed: 1991-10-02
Abstract: This invention relates to methods and apparatus for automatically processing operator assistance calls. A caller is connected to an automated operator position. The automated position has speech recognition facilities to replace those of an operator, has announcement capabilities to replace those of an operator, and has control means for transmitting and receiving the same set of messages transmitted and received by an operator position. Advantageously, the operator assistance switch has the same interface to an automated position as to an operator position and interacts with the two identically. Since the capabilities of the automated position are limited by its program, the automated position switches a call to an automated position when a situation occurs for which it has not been programmed. Advantageously, a switch need not be specially programmed to communicate with an automated position. Advantageously, new operator assistance services can be provided automatically without rewriting the complex control software of the switch. The invention further relates to the use of automated operator positions for providing spontaneous voice message service wherein a caller converts a call to a message call if the called party does not answer or is busy, and to a method of recognizing a voice specified destination and establishing a call to that destination. The invention further relates to the use of automated operator positions for providing spontaneous voice message service wherein a caller converts a call to a message call if the called party does not answer or is busy, and to a method of recognizing a voice specified destination and establishing a call to that destination.
Patent EP-0484044-A2 (EP)
Title: Contact lens
Inventor: EVANS JOHN M
IPC: B29C39/26
Filed: 1991-10-23
Abstract: A contact lens of generally disc-like configuration having a central axis extending through the contact lens and about which the contact lens is substantially symmetric in configuration. The contact lens has
     a pupil zone through which the central axis extends and which comprises the area immediately circumferentially surrounding the central axis;   an iris zone, which comprises the area circumferentially surrounding the pupil zone; and   a peripheral zone which comprises the area circumferentially surrounding the iris zone and extends to the edge of the contact lens;   
     Further in the area immediately adjacent to the periphery of the iris zone and the contact lens and circumferentially extending therearound a band of dark substantially light-absorbing colour is provided.
Patent EP-0490511-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ARALIS JAMES M
IPC: G11C5/00
Filed: 1991-11-25
Abstract: An integrated circuit including a serial interface (12) having a nonvolatile memory (30) coupled to a configurable circuit (10) allows remote electrical trimming and configuration of circuit boards and entire systems. A configurable circuits (10) containing switches, resistors, capacitors or digital logic devices has an unique identification code and is electrically configured by connection to a nonvolatile memory (30). An interrogation shift register (38) and a configuration data shift register (36) are serially connected to receive a serial bit stream (50) containing an interrogation code section and a configuration data section. The interrogation code, which is identical to the identification code of a selected one of the configurable circuits, is compared with the circuit identification code to provide a match pulse (42) that enables a program signal to initiate transfer of data from the data shift register (36) to the nonvolatile memory (30).
Patent EP-0488633-A2 (EP)
Inventor: YAMANE MOTOHIRO
IPC: G01B11/02
Filed: 1991-11-26
Abstract: A method for measuring the dimension of an optical connector(2), consisting of a step wherein an inspection ferrule(5) provided with a single optical fiber(6) is inserted in each pin hole(2c) in the sample ferrule(2a) and an optical fiber or fibers(3a) are inserted in the fiber inserting hole or holes(2d), a step wherein the sample ferrule(2a) is located on a position measuring apparatus(10) on the X or Y axis, a step wherein a light transmitting & receiving ferrule(7) provided with a light transmitting & receiving fiber(8), which is installed on a Z-axis stage(12), is butted against the sample ferrule(2a) with a specific distance, a step wherein the sample ferrule(2a) is moved in the direction of the axis X or Y by the position measuring apparatus(10), thereby optically connecting the single optical fiber(6) or one of the optical fibers(3a) to the light transmitting & receiving fiber(8), a step wherein the sample ferrule(2a) is moved in the direction of the axis X or Y by the position measuring apparatus(10) and the light transmitting & receiving fiber(8) is switched to the single optical fiber(6) or other optical fiber(3a), thereby measuring the position of each optical fiber(3a,6) of the sample ferrule(2a) and the inspection ferrules(5), and a step wherein the position of the center of each fiber inserting hole(2d) based on the pin holes(2c) of the sample ferrule(2a) is determined from the measurement results.
Patent EP-0496180-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BENARDELLI GIOVANNI DR
IPC: B42D15/00
Filed: 1991-12-23
Abstract: A transparent, tamperproof seal which is utilized for the protection of signed texts and documents. The tamperproof transparent seal for signed texts or documents, inclusive of checks, is constituted of at least one card (6,7,8) having on one side thereof, an adhesive inking and varnishing multilayer (10,10',10") lamina which is at least partially transparent, and with a suitable movable sheet-like carrier (9,9',9") or substrate consisting of a transparent plastic material; and on the other side, possessing a delayed-action adhesive selected from a group of pressure-sensitive adhesives, and which is protected by a liner (11,11',11"), heat-activated adhesives and wet-activated adhesives. The lamina is intended to be applied onto the text with the subsequent removal of the carrier; with an identical number (12) with prefix (13), set in a position chosen being present within and outside the confines of the seal, the lamina bearing a number (12) with a prefix (13), providing an attestation, and an adjacent background covering stripe, upon which number and stripe there is to be superimposed the signature, the number (12) of the seal being shown by means of a non-impact printing device in a preestablished sequence so as to be individualized and clearly evident, while the prefix (13), which is generally alphabetical, is obtained by an ink transference upon detaching the carrier.
Patent EP-0498232-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SUPANZ JOHANNES
IPC: F16C19/48
Filed: 1992-01-24
Abstract: A pre-adjusting device for tools has a rolling-contact bearing (13, 15) and a bearing sleeve (13) with an inner and an outer circumferential surface, the bore of which is provided to accommodate a conically designed bearing journal (3) with its likewise conical inner circumferential surface. The rolling-contact bearing is designed as a needle roller bearing (13, 15). The bearing sleeve (13) also has a conical outer circumferential surface, which is seated in the conical circumferential surfaces of a bearing bush (9) and is itself designed as the needle bearing sleeve (13) supporting the needle rollers (15). 
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Patent EP-0534050-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KOCH JOSEF
IPC: E06B9/322
Filed: 1992-04-08
Abstract: The liftable lamellar blind has pull elements which run at the side next to the lamellae as well as, distributed across the width of the blind, turning elements with strands which engage on the longitudinal edges of the lamellae. An actuating member (3, 3') holds the lamellae in a work position on lowering of the blind and releases them when the blind has been lowered. The actuating member (3, 3') consists of two discs (3, 3'), preferably toothed wheels or chain wheels, which, with cutouts (8, 11) in congruent positions, make possible the coupling function of a release element (6). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0510512-A2 (EP)
Inventor: JOHAN TOM
IPC: B65D30/08
Filed: 1992-04-15
Abstract: A multi-ply bag is provided which is especially constructed for the disposal of medical waste. The bag comprises an inner ply formed of a strong impervious plastic material, such as polyurethane, which is resistant to tearing by sharp objects; an intermediate ply of fabric materials, such as cotton, which is capable of absorbing liquid medical waste; and an outer ply formed of strong impervious plastic material, which likewise may be polyurethane; the outer ply extending beyond the upper edges of the inner and intermediate plys and has a sleeve formed around its upper edge for receiving a drawstring.
Patent EP-0525424-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KATO NAOKI
IPC: G06V10/88
Filed: 1992-07-01
Abstract: The object is to directly produce an edge enhanced or edge extracted image, without using a specific device structure, by an optically writable spatial light modulator of the ferroelectric liquid crystal type which is applied to an image processing device and to an optical information processing spat- ical light modulator etc. 
     Optical axes of bistable states of ferroelectric liquid crystal molecules and polarization axes of a polarizer and an analyzer are set in positions as indicated in Fig. 1, so as to read out an edge enhanced image while continuously irradiating a writing light and a reading light to optically input image information. 
     There can be directly obtained the edge enhanced or edge extracted image useful for optical information processing, thereby expanding application fields in the optical information processing technology.
Patent EP-0524503-A2 (EP)
Inventor: IWASAKI TAKASHI
IPC: C01B33/44
Filed: 1992-07-10
Abstract: There are disclosed an organophilic clay which comprises a hydroxypolyoxyethylenealkyl ammonium ion represented by the following formula:
     wherein R 1 , R 2 , R 3  and R 4  may be the same or different, and each represent a (CH 2 CH 2 0) n H group (where n is 2 or more, preferably 2 to 20), a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, provided that one to three of R 1  to R 4  is/are a (CH 2 CH 2 0) n H group(s) and at least three of R 1  to R 4  are (CH 2 CH 2 0) n H group(s) and alkyl group(s), being introduced in interlayers of an expandable layer silicate, a method for preparing the same and a gellant for a high polar organic solvent.
Patent EP-0548527-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CAPOZZI JOHN ROBERT
IPC: H04N1/407
Filed: 1992-11-13
Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically and adaptively generating tonescale transformation functions that are robust with respect to imaging systems, exposure conditions, and body parts. The technique uses the histogram of the digital input image, the cumulative distribution function of the histogram, and the entropy of subsections of the histogram to create the final tonescale transformation. Using these three functions, the histogram can be divided into a region of interest, a low-signal foreground region, and a high-signal background region. The tonescale is constructed to be substantially linear over the region of interest, joining smoothly with a nonlinear portion extending from the end of the low-signal foreground region to the start of the region of interest, and another nonlinear portion of the high-signal background region. The substantially linear region of interest and the entire image are subject to certain output density constraints to optimize the diagnostic utility of the final image. The technique depends entirely on the histogram of the input image, and, hence, it is adaptive and robust.
Patent EP-0543419-A2 (EP)
Inventor: FUKUDOME FUKUO
IPC: F04B49/06
Filed: 1992-11-20
Abstract: A power steering device having a pump (3) to be driven by an electric motor (6) and adapted to assist in steering a vehicle with hydraulic pressure produced by the pump. The device comprises a controller (7) for interrupting application of voltage to the motor (6) for a predetermined period of time, calculating the number of revolutions of the motor (6) based on the resulting counter electromotive force between the terminals of the motor and controlling the flow rate of the pump based on the calculated number of revolutions.
Patent EP-0511722-A2 (EP)
Inventor: VAN DER LELY EDWIN
IPC: A01J5/007
Filed: 1990-02-23
Abstract: A milking plant for milking cows comprises a milk cooling tank (6) included in a circular line (5). Milk from a cow's udder obtained by means of teat cups (2) is supplied to the milk cooling tank (6) via a milk measuring device (4). The discharge line (9) of a milk measuring device (4) is connected to the circular line (5). When the milking plant includes more milking machines, the respective discharge lines (9) are all connected to the circular line (5), which forms a conduct system separated from the conduct systems of the separate milking machines.
Patent EP-0522848-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GRUNERT KURT ALBERT
IPC: H01H9/28
Filed: 1992-07-08
Abstract: A circuit breaker including a rotary handle operator having a linearly movable handle, a housing which is mounted over the circuit breaker handle. A slide carrying a rack engages the circuit breaker handle and is slidable within a chamber in the housing. The rack engages a pinion gear sector mounted on a rotatable shaft which extends through a cover on the housing. A rotating handle mounted on the shaft is rotated to linearly operate the circuit breaker handle or is positioned so that when the circuit breaker trips, the handle may be locked in the off position by inserting the shackle of a lock through an aperture in a lever arm on the rotating handle to urge a pin on a spring biased locking piece within the handle lever into an aperture in the housing cover, or the shackles of several locks may engage a slot in a shroud surrounding the rotating handle to interfere with rotation of the handle out of the off position.
Patent EP-0535820-A2 (EP)
Inventor: NARAD CHARLES E
IPC: G06F15/167
Filed: 1992-09-23
Abstract: A computer storage register architecture permitting secure atomic access to set or dear one or more particular bits wherein a multiple bit register is diclosed. In the preferred embodiment, a multiplicity of unique addresses is assigned to a multiple bit register. One address constitutes a read address, one address constitutes a clear address, and a third address constitutes a set address. An address decoder decodes the addresses assigned to the register so that only that register is accessed for the associated read, clear, and set operations, respectively. Data having a register position equivalent binary pattern of logical zeros and ones corresponding to particular bit locations of the register to be set or cleared are associated with the set and clear addresses. If the position equivalent binary value of the data associated with the address decoded is a logical one, then the corresponding bit in the register will be set or cleared. Otherwise, the bit remains unchanged.
Patent EP-0540268-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SHIGEHARU NAKAO
IPC: F23G5/16
Filed: 1992-10-26
Abstract: An incinerator system is built up of an air-permeable groundwork 2, an outer wall 3 extending uprightly therefrom and a front or first furnace 4 and a rear or second furnace 5 set up thereon. The first and second furnaces are each in a vertically extending, cylindrical form and are connected with each other through first, second, third and fourth fume guide pipes 6 to 9, arranged from below, thereby assuring that refuse or trash can be incinerated and maintaining the outer wall at a temperature safe enough to allow access to it.
Patent EP-0496694-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SAGER THOMAS BRINKER
IPC: B29L23/00
Filed: 1992-01-09
Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for joining a plurality of tubular thermoplastic workpieces (10,12) by causing the workpieces to be stacked with their internal surfaces axially aligned. High frequency vibrations are applied to the respective inner surfaces of the stacked workpieces, the motion of the vibrations being predominantly along the axial alignment of the workpieces. Responsive to the dissipation of the vibratory energy, thermoplastic material from the inner surfaces of the workpieces becomes molten and flows and, upon the cessation of the vibrations, the molten and flowed material rigidifies to cause the workpieces to be joined. The high frequency vibrations, most suitably, are provided by a horn adapted to be resonant as a half wavelength resonator at an ultrasonic frequency in the range between 16 and 25 kHz.
Patent EP-0559221-A2 (EP)
Inventor: STRAUB ERIC
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 1993-03-05
Abstract: A program is stored in the memory of a computer to create an image of the program. The image of the program is examined for information indicating whether the program is compatible with the configuration of the computer. If necessary, the image of the program is revised so that the program will operate properly with the configuration of the computer. In a first embodiment of the invention, information identifying a configuration of a computer system with which the program is compatible is associated with the image of the program. In a second embodiment of the invention, a predetermined set of instructions and data are replaced with alternate instructions and data.
Patent EP-0589236-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MATSUMOTO YASUOMI C O SANDEN C
IPC: F01C17/06
Filed: 1993-08-27
Abstract: The present invention discloses a reliable rotation preventing/thrust bearing device for use in an orbiting member fluid displacement apparatus. The rotation preventing/thrust bearing device (37) includes a discrete fixed portion, a discrete orbital portion, and bearing elements. The fixed portion includes a first annular race (371) and a first ring (372), both of which are formed separately. The first annular race is placed in a loose fit surrounding a first annular step in an inner surface of the housing and the first ring is attached to the housing. The orbital portion includes a second annular race (374) and a second ring (375), both of which are formed separately. The second annular race is placed in a loose fit surrounding a second annular step in an end plate of the orbiting member and the second ring is attached to the end plate of the orbiting member. A plurality of pockets of the rings face one another in generally aligned pairs. A bearing element (377) is received in each aligned pair of pockets to prevent the rotation of the orbiting member by the bearing elements interacting with the first and second rings and to carry the axial thrust load from the orbiting member. The first (378) and second (379) annular anti-wear plates are overlaid surrounding the first (371) and second (374) annular races, respectively. The first and second annular anti-wear plates are fixedly placed within the first and second annular steps respectively in order to prevent the circumferential and radial movement thereof.