baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-0910692-A1 (EP)
Inventor: FREERMANN JOHANNES
IPC: D05B25/00
Filed: 1997-04-16
Abstract: An apparatus for making a pillow or blanket case from a textile strip has a vertically movable gripper engageable with one of the end edges of the strip, a support surface generally below the movable gripper, a conveyor defining a horizontal transport direction opening at an upstream end generally at the support surface, and a vertically and horizontally movable plate above the support surface. Respective actuators connected to the gripper and plate are operated by a controller also connected to conveyor for, after securing the one end edge in the gripper with the other end edge secured underneath the plate and with the strip extending from the movable gripper between the plate and the support surface, first pressing the plate downward against the support surface and thereby pressing the other end edge down against a central region of the strip. Then the plate is pushed into the upstream end of the conveyor to form a fold in the central region and press this fold into the conveyor. Thereafter the folded strip is drawn into the conveyor while synchronously lowering the gripper. The longitudinal edges of the strip are stitched together downstream of the conveyor.
Patent EP-0840763-A1 (EP)
Title: Elastomere reticule a transformation thermoplastique, son procede de fabrication et ses utilisations
Inventor: GAROIS NICOLAS
IPC: C08L23/16
Filed: 1997-05-20
Abstract: La présente invention se rapporte à un élastomère réticulé à transformation thermoplastique ainsi qu'à son procédé de fabrication et à ses utilisations. Ledit élastomère réticulé à transformation thermoplastique est caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend au moins un élastomère à polymérisation par un catalyseur métallocène et une polyoléfine greffée. L'invention présente de nombreuses applications industrielles, notamment dans la fabrication de joints et garnitures d'isolation et/ou d'étanchéité tels qu'employés pour l'isolation thermique, phonique et/ou l'étanchéité à l'eau et à l'humidité ainsi que de conduites, tubes, tuyaux, tubulures, raccords et analogues pour le transfert des fluides.
Patent EP-0910316-A1 (EP)
Title: Total hip prosthesis for endo-articular implantation, and ancillary device therefor
Inventor: MOSSERI RAPHAEL
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 1997-06-13
Abstract: A total hip prosthesis is disclosed. The prosthesis comprises a cotyloid implant (15) consisting of a metal cup to be anchored in the acetabulum (C), a polyethylene insert forming an intermediate implant (17) impacted into the cavity of the cup, and a femoral implant (20) consisting of a cap of which the outer convex surface is slidably positionable in the insert cavity, whereas its inner concave surface is implantable on the head (T) of the femur. Said prosthesis is particularly suitable for endo-articular implantation.
Patent EP-0846274-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BREDA JEAN-MARC
IPC: G01P5/26
Filed: 1997-06-24
Abstract: The invention concerns an optical velocimetry sensor, comprising means to illuminate a measurement volume with a light beam (1) in which particles can pass, means for causing the interference of a beam (3) retroreflected by one of these particles with a reference beam (4) sampled at the light beam (1). The sensor also comprises means for photodetecting the said interferences. The invention is useful in avionics.
Patent EP-0985267-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SENIUK DAVID R
IPC: H03H3/08
Filed: 1997-07-16
Abstract: A surface wave device is made by forming conductors on a surface of a piezoelectric material in a conductor pattern defined by exposing photoresist via a reticle. The conductor pattern is provided on the reticle in two parts each defining a set of substantially alternate fingers of the pattern, and the photoresist is exposed by two overlaid exposures (12a, 12b) each via a respective one of the two parts of the conductor pattern. Exposed photoresist can optionally be developed between the two exposures, and conductors can optionally be formed on the surface between the two exposures. The method reduces diffraction limits, permitting manufacture of surface wave devices with sub-micron linewidths for filtering at increased frequencies.
Patent EP-0906596-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BROTZ MICHAEL
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 1997-06-20
Abstract: Local technology modules automatically execute given functions as part of process automation. Each technology module has a memory storing module-specific information about the respective function of the technology module and its tie-in to a measuring point, open- and closed-loop control system. During an initialization phase, this information is transmitted to a central communication device, where it is stored for access by an operator communication and monitoring device. It can thus automatically add the information to its operator communication and monitoring interface.
Patent EP-0927441-A1 (EP)
Title: Connecteur electrique pouvant etre monte sur un panneau
Inventor: CONSOLI JOHN J
IPC: H01R12/71
Filed: 1997-07-30
Abstract: Connecteur électrique (100) pouvant être monté sur un panneau et possédant un boîtier (108) comportant deux ou plusieurs parties prise (104, 106) possédant chacune deux rangées de contacts (114, 116) s'étendant depuis la face d'adaptation (102) vers des queues de soudure (136, 138) le long de la face de montage (140) du connecteur sur le panneau. Une ouverture de contrôle (144) permet de contrôler visuellement les extrémités de soudure des queues de soudure des contacts (116) des rangées extérieures avec les plages de connexion d'une plaquette de circuit imprimé. Une pièce (150) peut être introduite dans l'ouverture de contrôle (144) suivant la soudure et le contrôle et peut être verrouillée afin d'être fixée au boîtier, de façon à permettre le déverrouillage et le retrait, si nécessaire.
Patent EP-0959824-A1 (EP)
Inventor: VAN DE KAMP ARNOLDUS HENDRIKUS
IPC: A61F5/01
Filed: 1997-08-14
Abstract: Ankle-foot orthesis comprising a thin-walled boot-shaped body wherein at least a part of the front side of the body is open. The orthesis further comprises at least one fastening strap which is connected to the thin-walled body and which, in use, together with the thin-walled body encloses the leg. In accordance with the invention, a plurality of slots are provided in the thin-walled body, at the level of the ankle, which slots are mutually separated from one another in vertical direction and extend from a position in a first vertical sidewall of the body to a position in a second vertical sidewall of the body, opposite the first vertical sidewall. These slots act as a joint which provide the orthesis with a particular form of flexibility during walking.
Patent EP-0931163-A1 (EP)
Inventor: CRAWFORD J FRED
IPC: C12N5/07
Filed: 1997-09-03
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for determining an antioxidant deficiency in a lymphocyte by determining the level of intracellular cysteine in the lymphocyte by measuring lymphocyte growth in a serum-free cell culture medium comprising cumene hydroperoxide and N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC), whereby any antioxidant deficiency correlates with lymphocyte growth in such a cell culture medium.
Patent EP-0956051-A1 (EP)
Inventor: PILLAI RAVIRAJ S
IPC: C12N15/88
Filed: 1997-09-11
Abstract: L'invention porte sur des compositions et des procédés de libération de gènes dans les voies respiratoires. Elle porte plus particulièrement sur des compositions contenant un complexe acide nucléique/agent stabilisant en aérosol et sur des procédés dans lesquels on utilise ces complexes pour libérer des gènes dans les voies respiratoires. De tels complexes se présentent de préférence sous forme d'aérosols soniques.
Patent EP-0953218-A1 (EP)
Title: Batterie secondaire au lithium
Inventor: WENDSJOE ASA
IPC: H01M50/429
Filed: 1997-12-19
Abstract: Batterie secondaire au lithium dotée d'un électrolyte qui contient un ou plusieurs sels de métaux alcalins ainsi qu'un ou plusieurs solvants non aqueux et qui est immobilisé par un polymère sélectionné à parmi des acétates de cellulose, des acétobutyrates de cellulose, des acétopropionates de cellulose, des fluorure-hexafluoropropylènes de polyvinylidène et des acétates de polyvinypyrrodilone-vinyle. Le polymère est utilisé de préférence en une quantité ne devant pas excéder 15 % en poids par rapport au poids des sels, des solvants et du polymère du système électrolytique, à condition que lorsqu'il s'agit de fluorure-hexafluoropropylènes de polyvinylidène, le polymère soit présent en une quantité ne devant pas excéder 12 % en poids par rapport au poids des sels, des solvants et du polymère du système électrolytique. L'électrolyte immobilisé évite les problèmes de fuites à partir du compartiment cellulaire. L'électrolyte a également une forte conductivité impliquant une utilisation de capacité se rapprochant de manière plus évidente de l'utilisation que l'on observe pour les batteries utilisant un électrolyte liquide. L'électrolyte est également stable électrochimiquement.
Patent EP-0860211-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KATUSIC STIPAN
IPC: A61M11/00
Filed: 1998-01-13
Abstract: An aerosol mist production method, where the mist is heavily charged with liquid phase small droplets, involves oscillating an ultrasonic oscillator which is flat or at an angle of between 1 and 20 degrees to the liquid surface, and preferably between 5 to 8 degrees . When a number of oscillators is used, they form a recessed unit where, individually, they oscillate while flat or at the same angular range to the liquid surface. Also claimed is an apparatus where the liquid is over the oscillators, at a controlled height over the oscillation planes. A carrier gas is preferably fed over the liquid to carry out the generated aerosol.
Patent EP-0861871-A1 (EP)
Inventor: NISHIKAWA MASATAKA
IPC: C08L67/02
Filed: 1998-02-20
Abstract: Polyethylene terephthalate resin composition comprising a
polyethylene terephthalate resin and Nigrosine optionally
containing fibrous reinforcing material. The polyethylene
terephthalate resin composition enables the production of the
molded product good in appearance, surface gloss, mechanical
characteristics and light fastness.
Patent EP-0876750-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HELD PETER
IPC: A01D34/73
Filed: 1998-04-22
Abstract: The mowing machine using a flexible cord has a spool carrying the cutting cord (3). The cord protrudes radially out of a rotating cutting head and is adjusted in length after being shortened by use. The residual length of the cord available on the spool is detectable by a sensor arrangement. The sensor arrangement indicates when a predefined residual length is reached. This indication can be given continuously or discontinuously. The sensor arrangement consists of a sensing pin (7) which senses the diameter of the spool.
Patent EP-0887135-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GLIMPEL HELMUT
IPC: B23B31/08
Filed: 1998-05-06
Abstract: For the clamping device (1) and the chuck shaft (4) an accommodation part (6) is provided, which in the direction of rotation is held in a tolerance-free manner in the chuck shaft (4). In an axial direction, in the tractive and pressure direction, a slight axial play is present, sprung via elastomer connections. Radially over the accommodation part (6) engage torque driver bodies (7) with reduced axial clearance in holes (9) of the chuck shaft, covered by a covered casing (10). For spring purposes, holes (12) of the chuck shaft are widened, filling-out elastomer connections (11) are provided.
Patent EP-0885829-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHMODDE HERMANN
IPC: B65H51/32
Filed: 1998-06-03
Abstract: A clutch, esp. for a yarn feeder, has at least one driven (34) part (12a) and a concentric second part (15a) which is coupled to an output (6). The second part (15a) can move axially to engage or disengage coupling elements (38,44). The parts (12a,15a) are shaped so that when the coupling elements (38,44) engage, an open space (70,71) remains to accommodate fly. This space is connected to a larger space (37) or to the outside, both in the engaged and disengaged state of the coupling. Also claimed is a yarn feeder arrangement using such a clutch.
Patent EP-0977018-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GRAF OLIVER
IPC: G01F1/58
Filed: 1998-07-27
Abstract: Electrode includes a non-ferromagnetic metallic measurement tube (1) with an internal insulating mantle (2). The diameter of a central opening in the base is smaller than the insulating disc. Electrode arrangement for a magnetic inductive unit, comprises a measurement tube (1) made of a non-ferromagnetic metallic material, with an internal insulating mantle (2), a spool for producing a magnetic field, and opposing electrodes. The electrode arrangement comprises a measurement electrode (4) with a head and a shaft with an external thread, and a cylindrical section with a base and a wall section. The base has a central opening, with a diameter which is smaller than the insulating member disc.
Patent EP-0903794-A1 (EP)
Title: Battery separator and method for manufacturing the same, and battery
Inventor: YAMAMOTO HIROYUKI
IPC: H01M50/494
Filed: 1998-08-17
Abstract: A battery separator and a method for manufacturing the same and a
battery using the same. The battery separator is excellent in alkaline retaining
property, initial alkaline absorption and durable alkaline absorption while
maintaining tensile strength and air permeability, by forming functional groups
or bonds of -CHO or -C + H-O - , -CO-, and -COO- or -COO -  on the surface of the
non-woven fabric. The battery shows great wettability with an alkaline
electrolyte when incorporated into an battery, and thus, improves the battery life.
The battery separator is provided by mixing and wet laid processing 15-75
weight % of splittable conjugated staple fibers comprising polyolefin polymer
((1):component A) and ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer ((2):component B)
arranged adjacent to each other when viewed in fiber cross section, 20-60
weight % of thermal bonding staple fibers, and 0-50 weight % of synthetic fibers
that have greater fineness than that of ultra fine fibers formed by splitting the
splittable bi-component fibers and have the same or smaller fineness than that of
the thermal bonding fibers; treating the wet laid type non-woven fabric with
high-pressure water flow to split the splittable bi-component fibers and to form
the ultra fine fibers while entangling the fibers; treating both surfaces of the
non-woven fabric with corona surface discharge, and calendering by heated
rollers.
Patent EP-0921084-A1 (EP)
Inventor: CRAMER DIRK DIPL-ING
IPC: B65H19/22
Filed: 1998-11-06
Abstract: At least one gripper (30, 31) is provided in each reeling position, movable jointly in an axial direction with a block (24, 25) and having a gripping head (33, 34). The gripping head can grip and retain a reel core (5) and can move from the supply web to the bearing spindle (19, 20).
Patent EP-1010818-A1 (EP)
Inventor: WIESER WOLF-GUNTER
IPC: E21C47/02
Filed: 1998-12-18
Abstract: The machine has a retaining device to hold back too large rocks or chunks picked-up by the bucket wheel (3). The device has a very heavy body (6), which rolls and/or slides directly on the surface of the ground to extracted. The body is at an adjustable distance (A) in front of the blades (4) of the bucket wheel relative to the direction of travel (B) of the machine. It is located on one end of an outrigger arm (7), and the other arm end is connected to pref. a track laying vehicle (2). Two hydraulic cylinders (8) are joint to the arm, and connected to the working hydraulics of the track laying vehicle.
Patent EP-0855680-A1 (EP)
Inventor: LUTTMER MAURICE LAMBERT MARTIN
IPC: G06T3/40
Filed: 1998-01-23
Abstract: A method of performing an image processing operation directly on the runs of a
runlength encoded bitmap of pixels. For this purpose, the method comprises a first
selection step for selecting in the first instance at least two runs from one or more series
of runs of one or more images on the basis of pixel position information. A runlength
processing operation is then performed on the selected runs in accordance with the
image processing operation in order to obtain a resultant run having a resultant
runlength and a resultant pixel value. In a shortening step the runlengths of the
processed runs are shortened by a value derived from the determined resultant
runlength. In a step size determining step a step size is derived from the resultant
runlength whereafter in a second selection step one or more shortened runs and/or one
or more following runs from the one or more series of runs of the one or more images
are selected on the basis of the step size information and the above-mentioned steps
are performed again until all the runs have been processed.
Patent EP-0885746-A1 (EP)
Inventor: EVANS STEVEN
IPC: B41M5/385
Filed: 1998-06-08
Abstract: A thermal dye transfer assemblage comprising:
   (I) a dye-donor element comprising a support having thereon sequentially
repeating dye layer patches of a dye dispersed in a polymeric binder, at least
one of the dye patches containing
   a) a deprotonated cationic dye which is capable of being reprotonated to
a cationic dye having a N-H group which is part of a conjugated
system, and at least one other of the dye patches containing   b) a pendant basic-substituted dye having the formula:
 A-(L-B) m   
wherein:
   A represents a thermally transferable dye residue,   L represents a divalent linking group,   B represents a basic substituent, and   m represents an integer of from 1 to 3; and       (II) a dye-receiving element comprising a support having thereon a polymeric
dye image-receiving layer, the dye-receiving element being in a superposed
relationship with the dye-donor element so that the dye layer is in contact
with the polymeric dye image-receiving layer, the polymeric dye image-receiving
layer containing a hydrated transition metal or metalloid salt of a
strong acid.
Patent EP-0872727-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GUDERIAN JOACHIM DR-ING
IPC: G01N27/04
Filed: 1998-04-17
Abstract: Equipment for the determination of moisture content of a granular mix by means of conductivity measurements between two electrodes inserted into the mix at a given spacing. Also claimed is the process used with the equipment.
Patent EP-0861826-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HASEGAWA KAZUHIRO
IPC: C07C227/42
Filed: 1998-02-24
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for purifying
an amino acid selected from the group consisting of valine,
leucine and isoleucine easily in high yield and with high
purity by use of an inexpensive precipitant. The method
comprises allowing p-ethylbenzene sulfonic acid or its
water-soluble salt to act on an aqueous solution containing
an amino acid selected from the group consisting of valine,
leucine and isoleucine to form crystals of the amino acid
p-ethylbenzene sulfonate and then separating and
decomposing said salt to purify and obtain said amino acid.
The p-ethylbenzene sulfonic acid may be free acid or an
alkali metal salt, ammonium salt etc.
Patent EP-0864762-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KANEKO RYUSHIRO
IPC: H02G3/22
Filed: 1998-03-12
Abstract: A sealing article 17 is provided in the opening edge of
a depression 2c provided in a manifold 2 to connect a supply
connector 16 and a receiving connector 44 in an air-tight
manner. A solenoid section 33, in which a solenoid 31 in
each of pilot valve 21a and 21b and a receiving connector 44
that supplies power to connector 31 are sealed into a
synthetic resin 45, is provided in a transfer valve 3A.
Solenoid section 33 has a lamp circuit board 49 mounted on
its outer surface to receive power from receiving connector
44, and includes power supply indicator lamps 48; and a
cover 50, covering the whole of lamp circuit board 49,
mounted to form an air-tight seal on its outer surface via
a gasket 52.
Patent EP-0903123-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HOJEIBANE HIKMAT
IPC: A61F2/06
Filed: 1998-09-21
Abstract: A stent with axial flexibility, in a preferred
embodiment, has a longitudinal axis and comprises a
plurality of longitudinally disposed bands, wherein each
band defines a generally continuous wave along a line
segment parallel to the longitudinal axis. A plurality of
links maintains the bands in a tubular structure. In a
further embodiment of the invention, each longitudinally
disposed band of the stent is connected, at a plurality of
periodic locations, by a short circumferential link to an
adjac6ent band.
Patent EP-0910144-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ADAMS ELLEN LAURA
IPC: H04B10/43
Filed: 1998-10-13
Abstract: A tunable semiconductor laser (10) comprises a gain section (12) having an MQW active
region (12.1), a uniform pitch grating DFB region (12.2), and first waveguide (12.3). A composite
reflector (14), including a second MQW region (14.1) and a second waveguide (14.3), forms a cavity
resonator with the DFB region (12.2). A tuning voltage applied to the composite reflector (14)
induces refractive index changes, thereby allowing the center wavelength to be altered.
A dither signal applied the composite reflector broadens the spectrum of the laser
output, thereby reducing SBS in fiber optic systems.
Patent EP-0891694-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ARNETOLI FABRIZIO
IPC: A01D34/416
Filed: 1998-07-15
Abstract: The cord-type grass-cutting head comprises a container
(3, 4) having arranged inside it at least- one reel (5)
of cutting cord (F), the ends of which emerge from
holes in said container, and operating means for
controlled unwinding of said cord from said reel, which
means comprise a sliding actuating member (17, 19)
projecting from said container, a slit being defined
between the sliding member and the container. A
flexible protective membrane (33) which covers said
slit between the sliding member (17, 19) and said
container (3, 4) is provided.
Patent EP-0891809-A1 (EP)
Inventor: YAMAMOTO AZUMA
IPC: B01D53/34
Filed: 1998-01-06
Abstract: The present invention provies an adsorbent which, as
compared with an adsorbent comprising a zeolite (an
aluminosilicate) of at least about equal Si/(Fe+Al) molar
ratio (Fe is substantially absent), has high heat resistance
and high hydrothermal resistance and can maintain adsorption
capability even when exposed to high temperatures. This
adsorbent comprises a β-silicate molecular sieve containing at
least Fe besides H, O and Si and, when Al is contained, containing
Fe in a molar amount at least equal to that of Al.
Patent EP-0914706-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SEINEN ERWIN GERHARDUS REGINAL
IPC: H02M3/335
Filed: 1998-03-16
Abstract: A switched-mode power supply comprises a transformer (TR) provided with a primary winding (P) having a first primary terminal (1), coupled to receive a voltage (U) with respect to a ground terminal (GND), and a second primary terminal (2); switching means (SM) coupled between the second primary terminal (2) and the ground terminal (GND); and a start-up circuit (ST) for starting up the switched-mode power supply. The start-up circuit (ST) comprises a field effect transistor (T) of the normally-on type having a drain coupled to the second primary terminal (2), a source, and a gate. The start-up circuit (ST) has been improved in that it comprises, interalia, a voltage stabilizer (VS), for supplying an internal supply voltage to an internal supply terminal (VINT), the voltage stabilizer (VS) being coupled to the source.
Patent EP-0961801-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KOHN JOACHIM B
IPC: A61L27/00
Filed: 1998-02-18
Abstract: A dihydroxy compound characterized by the formula:Wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from hydrogen and straight and branched alkyl groups containing up to 18 carbon atoms; R3 is selected from -CH=CH- and (-CH2-)k, wherein k is between 0 and 6, inclusive; each Z is independently bromine or iodine, d and n are independently 0, 1 or 2; and X is hydrogen or a pendant group having the structure:wherein Y is selected from straight and branched alkyl and alkyl and alkylaryl groups containing up to 18 carbon atoms.