baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent NL-2023090-B1 (NL)
Title: Werkwijze en systeem voor het koppelen van een identiteit van ten minste een dier aan een beeldopname van het ten minste ene dier.
Inventor: ROXIE SABRI ROMERO MULLER
IPC: A01K11/00
Filed: 2019-05-08
Granted: 2020-11-30
Abstract: UITTREKSEL Werkwijze voor het koppelen van een identiteit van ten minste een dier aan een beeldopname van het ten minste ene dier. De opname wordt met een camera gemaakt. De werkwijze omvat de volgende stappen a, b1, c en d of de stappen a, b2, c en d , waarbij: stap a omvat het voorzien van het ten minste ene dier van een label dat een identificatiecode van het ten minste ene dier omvat; stap b1 omvat het uitzenden door het label van een elektromagnetisch aanwezigheidssignaal naar een lezer die zich op een vooraf bepaalde eerste positie bevindt; stap b2 omvat het met een zender uitzenden van een elektromagnetisch ondervraagsignaal waarbij het label reageert met het uitzenden van het aanwezigheidssignaal wanneer het label het ondervraagsignaal ontvangt waarbij de zender zich op de vooraf bepaalde eerste positie bevindt en waarbij het aanwezigheidssignaal met behulp van de lezer wordt ontvangen; stap c omvat het op basis van het ontvangen aanwezigheidssignaal bepalen of het dier zich binnen een vooraf bepaalde afstand tot de eerste positie bevindt; stap d omvat het koppelen van een beeldopname van het dier dat met de camera is gemaakt aan de identiﬁcatiecode indien in stap c wordt bepaald dat het dier zich binnen de vooraf bepaalde afstand tot de eerste positie bevindt.
Patent NL-2024630-B1 (NL)
Title: Glue-down decorative floor covering system
Inventor: EDDY ALBERIC BOUCKÉ
IPC: E04F15/10
Filed: 2020-01-09
Granted: 2021-09-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a glue-down decorative floor covering system. The invention also relates to a glue-down floor covering realized by a plurality of tiles of 5 the glue-down floor covering system according to the invention. The invention further relates to a tile for use in a glue-down floor covering system according to the invenﬂon.
Patent NL-2024641-B1 (NL)
Title: Method for Quickly Separating and Screening Lactic Acid Bacteria with Bacteriostasis
Inventor: WENRU LIU
IPC: C12Q1/04
Filed: 2020-01-10
Granted: 2021-08-30
Abstract: A method for quickly separating and screening lactic acid bacteria with bacteriostasis comprises steps as follows: 1) preparing plates by using a PCA and an MRS agar; 2) enriching the sample with MRS broth medium; 3) bacteria-screening: performing gradient dilution after enrichment and coating on the MRS agar plate, pressing the plate onto the PCA plate for inoculation after colonies grow; then culturing the PCA plate at 30 °C, and pouring a PCA medium containing 106 cfu/g indicator bacteria onto the plate to form a double-layer agar for culturing; 4) observing the inhibition zone; marking a colony with bacteriostasis; and finding out a yellow colony at the corresponding position on the MRS agar plate; 5) picking up the single colony and further purifying it by a plate streaking method. The present invention can quickly and conveniently screen out lactic acid bacteria with bacteriostasis from the sample.
Patent NL-2030974-B1 (NL)
Title: Primer probe set and kit for rt-pcr detection of human tryptase beta (tpsb) mrna
Inventor: ZHOUJIE WU
IPC: C12Q1/6883
Filed: 2022-02-16
Granted: 2023-02-24
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a primer probe set and a kit for reverse transcription—polymerase chain reaction (RT—PCR) detection of a human tryptase beta (TPSB) mRNA, belonging to the technical field, of biological detection. In the present disclosure, the primer probe set includes a primer TPSB—F, a primer TPSB—R and a probe T—Probe, where the primer TPSB—F has a nucleotide sequence shown in SEQ ID NO. l, the primer TPSB—R has a nucleotide sequence shown in SEQ ID NO.2, and the probe T—Probe has a nucleotide sequence shown. in SEQ ID No.3. The primer‘ probe set of TagMan real—time fluorescent quantitative one—step RT—PCR detection is established for a human TPSB, and the primer probe set provides a detection method with high accuracy, wide detection range and high sensitivity for the TPSB protein.
Patent RO-115528-B1 (RO)
Title: Closing device for liquid containers and process for manufacturing the same
Inventor: BURNS DENNIS L
IPC: B65D41/02
Filed: 1994-05-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a closing device made by injection, and meant to be put into or removed from the neck of a bottle or another liquid container, and which is made of a thermoplastic elastomer namely styrene block copolymer, expanded with an expansion agent, such as azodicarbonamide or sodium hydrogen carbonate used in ratio of 1 to 5% by weight in a mixture with elastomer and which optionally contains filling material, colouring agent and lubricant and is in shape of a cork with round edges, with a radius of curvature preferably convex, sized to  fit a bottle neck such as wine bottle The invention also  discloses the process of manufacturing this closing device by injection
Patent RO-115118-B1 (RO)
Inventor: COBAN PETREA
Filed: 1996-03-20
Abstract: Procedeul conform invenției
constă în aceea că, 1OOO volume apă
distilată la fierbere sunt amestecate cu 4,5...
5,5 părți propolis natur și se continuă
fierberea încă 4,5... 5,5 min, în soluția de
propolis obținută și fierbinte, se adaugă, sub
agitare, 4,5... 5,5 părți Herba și Radix
Chelidonium majus și 4,5... 5,5 părți Herba
Ocimum basilicum, pasta obținută se menține
într-un vas ermetic timp de 24 h la macerat,
după care se presează și se filtrează, în
vederea obținerii produsului medicamentos,
părțile fiind exprimate în greutate.
Patent RO-112175-B1 (RO)
Inventor: COCOS DORIN
IPC: B42D15/02
Filed: 1996-11-01
Abstract: Legitimația, destinată înregistrării
unor date personale ale posesorului,
cum ar fi rezultatele medicale, de exemplu,
sau oricare date susceptibile de a varia în
timp și care pot prezenta importanță într-un
anumit context al posesorului ei, conform
invenției, cuprinde, pe una din fețe, datele de
identificare și fotografia posesorului, protejate
de o folie de plastic laminată, iar pe cealaltă
față, are trei zone, și anume, o primă zonă, în
care sunt înregistrate, sub formă codificată,
datele de identificare a posesorului, o a doua
zonă, pentru indicarea perioadei de valabilitate
și/sau aplicarea vizelor periodice, și o a treia
zonă, care are un număr de spații egal cu cel
din zona a doua, în care sunt înregistrate, sub
formă codificată, niște date specfice [cum ar
fi, de exemplu, rezultatele unor analize
medicale), a căror evoluție în timp este
urmărită.
Patent RO-115192-B1 (RO)
Title: Adjustable damper
Inventor: PLAIAN ANDREI
IPC: F16F9/10
Filed: 1997-02-24
Abstract: The invention refers to an adjustable damper designed for vehicle suspensions, especially semi-active suspensions.  According to the invention, the adjustable damper has a filter element (9), positioned in between the cylinder (1) of the damper and a sleeve (8). The sleeve (8) is positioned in the direction of the axis of the cylinder (1) by the joint (11) of a pressure regulating element (E).
Patent RO-114432-B1 (RO)
Inventor: PANAIT LUCIAN
IPC: B62M11/02
Filed: 1997-08-07
Abstract: Invenţia se referă la o bicicletă prevăzută cu nişte roţi fără spiţe, acţionată prin pedale de către conducătorul uman, utilizată în transporturi. Bicicleta conform invenţiei este constituită dintr-un cadru (A) pe care sunt poziţionate o şa (2) şi un ghidon (1). Tot pe cadrul (A) amintit mai sunt montate o furcă faţă (B) şi o furcă spate (E), pe care sunt dispuse nişte role asamblate (C), protejate de nişte manşete de protecţie (16), care asigură montarea liberă a unor roţi (D). Acţionarea este asigurată de un mecanism de antrenare (F) în contact cu un lanţ (67) poziţionat într-o decupare (d) practicată într-un profil (48) fixat pe roata (D) spate.
Patent RO-119254-B1 (RO)
Inventor: DR G NESCU OVIDIU TEFAN
IPC: G01R23/163
Filed: 1997-10-20
Abstract: Prezenta invenţie se referă la o metodă experimentală pentru identificarea armonicilor solenaţiei statorului maşinii asincrone şi pentru stabilirea pasului înfăşurării statorului, care să conducă la o reducere a amplitudinii armonicii  niu a solenaţiei, concomitent cu crearea  condiţiilor aplicării unei tehnologii adecvate pentru bobinare şi a unui consum redus de cupru. Metoda pentru identificarea armonicilor spaţiale ale solenaţiei statorului maşinii asincrone şi pentru stabilirea pasului (y1)  constă în analiza armonică a tensiunilor electromotoare induse în nişte bobine sondă (3) montate pe penele (1) crestăturilor (2)  statorului, bobine sondă (3) ce au o latură activă pe pana (1)  unei crestături (2), iar prin cealaltă latură activă la paşi diferiţi , se identifică  armonicile de ordin 3, 5, 7, 11...,  se reprezintă valorile lor eficace de acelaşi ordin, în funcţie de o coordonată liniară (x/tau, alpha, z1/2p1), din grafic stabilindu-se valoarea tensiunii electromotoare, respectiv, pasul (y1)  bobinei, tensiune electromotoare a cărei frecvenţă este determinată şi de numărul de perechi de poli ai armonicii considerate, pe un pas polar al fundamentalei, şi a cărui valoare eficace este determinată de fluxul fundamental rezultant, de armonica (niu) ce înlănţuie bobina sondă (3) cu pasul considerat şi de pasul (y1)  unei bobine sondă (3). ŕ
Patent WO-03002198-B1 (WO)
Inventor: STROEBEL JOHN C
IPC: A61N1/365
Filed: 2002-06-03
Abstract: An implantable cardioverter/defibrillator includes an active can electrode and a high-voltage lead that can be electrically isolated from one another by opening a switch between them. The performance of the high-voltage lead and the can electrode can then be independently monitored, thus indicating which lead is inoperable, should one become inoperable. If a lead becomes inoperable, the implantable device can then reconfigure an electrical pathway such as a cardioversion and/or a defibrillation pathway by excluding the inoperable lead. By separating the high-voltage lead from the can electrode, pseudo ECG measurements can also be taken and utilized by the implantable device.
Patent WO-03074428-B1 (WO)
Title: Systeme et procede de pre et post-traitement destines a une filtration par un periphyton au moyen d'ozone
Inventor: JENSEN KYLE R
IPC: C02F9/00
Filed: 2003-02-28
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de traitement de l'eau permettant d'éliminer des concentrations de nutriants et de polluants au moyen d'ozone, avant ou après l'exposition de l'eau à une filtration naturelle par un périphyton ou d'autres plantes aquatiques. Un système met en oeuvre un réservoir en eau profonde renfermant de l'eau à traiter, de l'eau ozonée concentrée étant injectée au niveau du fond de celui-ci, de manière à exposer l'eau à traiter à l'ozone. L'eau traitée sort de la partie supérieure du réservoir, s'écoulant ainsi sur un système de plantes aquatiques, de manière à éliminer les substances non souhaitées, telles que des pesticides. Le procédé peut être répété de manière successive, aux fins de traitement ultérieur de l'eau selon les besoins.
Patent WO-2004021779-B1 (WO)
Title: Outil et procede d'enlevement et d'installation d'un capuchon inviolable d'un dispositif de destruction de parasites
Inventor: WHITE LEE M
IPC: B25B13/48
Filed: 2003-09-04
Abstract: L'invention concerne un outil (21) destiné à enlever un capuchon (25) d'un dispositif de destruction de parasites (29), tel qu'un dispositif de destruction de termites. L'outil comprend des doigts (37) orientés généralement parallèles les uns aux autres, conçus afin d'engager par frottement un bord latéral (41) du capuchon. Les doigts définissent une prise (39) de réception du capuchon. La prise est légèrement plus petite que le capuchon de façon que l'engagement des doigts avec le capuchon force les doigts à se déplacer par rapport au capuchon afin d'agrandir la prise. Le déplacement des doigts provoque un engagement par frottement des doigts avec le capuchon. Des arrêts (47) orientés latéralement à partir des doigts vers l'intérieur de la prise permettent d'engager une surface supérieure (51) du capuchon transversalement par rapport au bord latéral du capuchon. Les doigts et les arrêts coopèrent afin d'orienter le capuchon par rapport à l'outil. L'outil peut aussi comprendre une extension (81) partant de l'outil afin de pouvoir le manipuler d'un emplacement éloigné. L'outil peut encore comporter une poignée (61) destinée à le saisir.
Patent AT-508654-B1 (AT)
Title: Schuhsohle mit einem fussbett
IPC: A43B13/38
Filed: 2009-10-19
Granted: 2011-03-15
Abstract: Es wird eine Schuhsohle mit einem Fußbett (5) beschrieben, das eine biegeweiche Fußaufnahme bildet. Um vorteilhafte Konstruktionsbedingungen zu schaffen, wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Fußaufnahme aus einem Zugkräfte aufnehmenden Flächengebilde (4) in einem den Randverlauf des Fußbetts (5) bestimmenden Rahmen (1) frei aufgespannt gehalten ist.
Patent AT-521541-B1 (AT)
Title: Verfahren zum Erhitzen eines Mediums
Inventor: CHRISTOF SCHULTE-GÖBEL
IPC: H05B3/42
Filed: 2018-03-19
Granted: 2020-04-15
Abstract: Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Erhitzen eines Mediums mittels eines Heizaggregats mit einem Gehäuse und einem darin angeordneten Heizstab und mit mindestens einem Leitelement, das konzentrisch zu dem Heizstab angeordnet ist, wobei eine Ableitung als Luftauslass für das erhitzte Medium am Gehäuse angeordnet ist. Um ein kompaktes, verschleißarmes und effizientes Heizaggregat bereitzustellen, ist vorgesehen, dass ein konzentrisch zum Heizstab angeordnetes Lochblech als Leitelement angeordnet ist.
Patent BG-66197-B1 (BG)
Title: Строителна смес
Inventor: TSANOVA VESKA
IPC: C04B14/06
Filed: 2008-10-23
Abstract: Строителната смес е предназначена за полагане на подови замазки. Сместа съдържа в тегл. % : гипс от 50 до 55, кварцов пясък от 30,15 до 40,76, мраморно брашно от 7 до 10, цимент от 0,8 до 1,5, хидратна вар от 0,8 до 1,5, антипенител от 0,08 до 0,2, винена киселина от 0,06 до 0,15 и суперпластификатор от 0,5 до 1,5.
Patent CH-713061-B1 (CH)
Title: System und Verfahren zur berührungslosen biometrischen Authentifizierung.
Inventor: JOHAN BERGQVIST
IPC: G06V10/145
Filed: 2016-10-19
Abstract: Die Erfindung betrifft ein biometrisches Authentifizierungssystem zum Erfassen biometrischer Kenndaten von einem Körperteil einer Person und zum Vergleichen der erfassten biometrischen Kenndaten mit von dem Körperteil bereits erfassten registrierten biometrischen Kenndaten zum Authentifizieren der Person, umfassend: eine Beleuchtungseinheit (110) zum Beleuchten des Körperteils; eine Bilderfassungseinheit (114) zum Erfassen eines Bildes des beleuchteten Körperteils; eine Verarbeitungseinheit (118) zum Extrahieren der biometrischen Kenndaten von dem durch die Bilderfassungseinheit (114) erfassten Bild; und eine Authentifizierungseinheit (120) zum Vergleichen der extrahierten biometrischen Daten mit registrierten Kenndaten zum Authentifizieren der Person; wobei die Beleuchtungseinheit (110) mit mindestens einer Mustermaske (112) versehen ist, um ein Maskenmuster auf den Körperteil zu projizieren, sodass das erfasste Bild das projizierte Maskenmuster umfasst.
Patent CH-718084-B1 (CH)
Title: Dispositivo di erogazione di un getto d'acqua a vortice.
Inventor: GERHARD NIKLES
IPC: B05B1/34
Filed: 2020-11-24
Abstract: Un dispositivo (1) di erogazione di un getto d'acqua in forma di vortice in accordo con la presente invenzione comprende un corpo di dispositivo in cui è ricavato un percorso di vorticazione dell'acqua comprendente una camera di vorticazione (14) anulare, definita tra due pareti laterali contrapposte (16,116) che si estendono assialmente tra una pluralità di estremità di ingresso (18) dell'acqua, disposte circonferenzialmente attorno alla camera di vorticazione (14), ed un'estremità di uscita (20) dell'acqua. Inoltre il percorso di vorticazione comprende una pluralità di canali di alimentazione camera angolati rispetto alla camera di vorticazione (14) e sfocianti ciascuno in un'estremità di ingresso (18) di detta camera di vorticazione (14). Vantaggiosamente, il dispositivo (1) di erogazione in accordo con la presente invenzione è in grado di generare un getto d'acqua vorticoso in uscita che definisce una forma di particolare effetto estetico.
Patent CH-717481-B1 (CH)
Title: Installation d'hydrothérapie.
Inventor: PIERRE-ALAIN THÉVENAZ
IPC: A61H33/00
Filed: 2020-11-25
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une installation d'hydrothérapie (1), comportant : un caisson (3) comportant un ensemble de parois latérales (5) définissant au moins une ouverture supérieure (7), ledit caisson (3) étant conçu pour et destiné à renfermer un volume d'eau sur une hauteur (H) prédéterminée du caisson (3) définissant un niveau maximal de remplissage en eau ; une toile de support (17) d'au moins une personne utilisatrice, souple, étanche et extensible, reposant en partie sur un bord supérieur (9) dudit caisson (3) et recouvrant ladite ouverture supérieure (7) ; au moins une ouverture latérale (23), pratiquée dans au moins l'une des parois latérales (5) dudit caisson (3), au-dessus de ladite hauteur (H) prédéterminée du caisson (3), un moyen de maintien en tension de ladite toile de support (17) adapté pour maintenir en tension ladite toile de support (17), ladite toile de support (17) et ledit moyen de maintien en tension étant conçus et agencés de sorte que lorsqu'au moins une personne utilisatrice s'allonge sur ladite toile de support (17), au moins une portion d'une face inférieure (25) de la toile de support (17) coïncide avec ladite hauteur (H) prédéterminée du caisson (3).
Patent CU-24428-B1 (CU)
Title: Derivados de quinolizinona como inhibidores de pi3k
Inventor: JANA NIRMAL KUMAR
IPC: C07D519/00
Filed: 2015-07-01
Abstract: <p>Se divulgan compuestos de la fórmula I,</p> <p>ESPACIO PARA FÓRMULA</p> <p>sus formas tautoméricas, estereoisómeros, en donde R<sup>1</sup> y R<sup>4</sup> y n son como se define en la descripción. Dichos compuestos son útiles como inhibidores de la enzima PI3K.</p>
Patent EP-1022100-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SATO SHIGERU
IPC: B26D7/08
Filed: 2000-01-20
Granted: 2003-09-24
Abstract: An ultrasonic vibration cutting method comprising mounting and fixing a part to be cut on a mounting table, moving down an ultrasonic vibration rotation unit, stopping the downward movement of the ultrasonic vibration rotation unit when the cutting blade of the ultrasonic vibration rotation unit reaches a position for cutting the part, moving the ultrasonic vibration rotation unit linearly for cutting, and turning and vibrating the cutting blade with ultrasonic waves to cut the part. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1038544-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MUELLINGER BERNHARD
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2000-03-17
Granted: 2006-06-07
Abstract: The flow channel (23) cross section between flexible walls (17, 18), is a function of pressure differential between the suction inlet and outlet openings (14, 15) of the casing (11). Flexibility of the wall material can be varied to control the maximal volumetric flow rate of inhalation.  The flow channel has a lengthy, planar cross section (a x b) formed by opposite large-area walls. These are externally-open to the surroundings, at least near the center. The surrounding chambers (24, 25) each have a hole for this purpose. The flow channel is layered.
Patent EP-1070880-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JANECKE DANIEL PAUL
IPC: F02D29/00
Filed: 2000-07-05
Granted: 2004-01-28
Abstract: A method/system for controlling downshifting in an automated mechanical transmission system (10) utilized on a vehicle. When a downshift from a currently engaged ratio (GR) is required (ES < ESD/S), skip downshifts (GRTARGET = GR - N, N > 1) and then single downshifts (GRTARGET = GR - 1) are evaluated in sequence. If throttle demand is high (THL > REF), skip downshifts are evaluated to determine if they can be completed at a post shift engine speed not greater than a reference value (ESDES = ESDES - DEFAULT + offset), which is higher than otherwise (ES = ESDES - DEFAULT) allowed.
Patent EP-1087022-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BATTERHAM ROBIN JOHN
IPC: C21B11/08
Filed: 2000-09-26
Granted: 2005-12-07
Abstract: A direct smelting process and a fixed, ie non-rotatable, metallurgical vessel for producing metal from a metalliferous feed material is disclosed. The process is a molten bath-based process which includes injecting solid feed materials with a carrier gas into the molten bath via one or more downwardly extending lance/tuyere (11) and causing gas flow from the molten bath at a flow rate of at least 0.30 Nm<3>/s/m<2> at the interface between the metal layer (15) and the slag layer (16) of the molten bath (under quiescent conditions).
Patent EP-1102023-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BAUS RUEDIGER DIPL-ING
IPC: F41A9/42
Filed: 2000-10-26
Granted: 2005-11-16
Abstract: The drive unit is equipped with at least one electrical linear motor (5, 6).
Patent EP-1208997-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HERRMANN JOACHIM
IPC: B41N10/02
Filed: 2000-11-24
Granted: 2005-05-25
Abstract: An offset printing blanket is used in the reproduction of surface structures liable to damage under cylinder pressure. The blanket has a base layer (1) in contact with the print cylinder, an intermediate compressible layer (2) incorporating fine gas pores (5), and an outer layer (3) in contact with the print web. Under compression during the print run the compressible (2) and contact layers (3) spread to cover and effect uniform pressure on the print web surface. The compressible layer has closed pores. Under a calibration pressure of 1350 kPa the compressible layer reduces in thickness by 20-50 per cent i.e. 0.45 to 0.9 mm. The printing blanket is pref. 2.5 to 3.0 mm thick. The compressible layer is 1-2 mm thick. The ratio of outer layer to intermediate layer thickness is in the range 1: 2.5 to 1:7. The outer layer has a Shore hardness of 55 ShA. The compensation layer (7) incorporates a fabric with stretch factor of more than 7 per cent under a load of 500N/5cm.
Patent EP-1067560-B1 (EP)
Inventor: XU JAMES J
IPC: H01B3/30
Filed: 2000-07-10
Granted: 2005-10-19
Abstract: A coated wire that includes an electrical conductor having an abrasion and varnish crave resistant lubricated coating. The coating is made of a ceramic particulate material dispersed in a polyamideimide binder. Ceramic particulatc materials suitable for incorporation in the coatings include silicon nitride (Si3N4), aluminium nitride (AIN), and titanium nitride (TiN).
Patent EP-1153219-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KRAUS PETER
IPC: F04D29/68
Filed: 2000-02-15
Granted: 2003-08-20
Abstract: A diffuser for slowing down a fluid and a method for operating a diffuser is described. A channel of the diffusor has an inlet with a smaller flow cross section than a flow cross section of an outlet and at least one opening for receiving an energizing fluid to be transported selectively into the channel. Pulsations of the impact interface are suppressed effectively at all of the operating points by injecting the energization fluid. Pressures of the fluid moving in the diffusor are measured, and amplitudes and frequencies of the measured pressures are evaluated. Energizing fluid is fed into the diffusor if the amplitudes within a predetermined frequency band exceed a threshold value. The utilization ratio of the inventive diffuser is considerably improved as a result of such a measure.
Patent EP-1153302-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HAGEMAN GREGORY S
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2000-02-22
Granted: 2006-10-25
Abstract: The invention relates to diagnostics and therapeutics and animal models for macular degeneration, specifically as they relate to the association described herein between macular degeneration and arterial wall disruptive disorders. In one embodiment, the invention provides kits and methods for diagnosing macular degeneration comprising identifying a marker for an arterial wall disruptive disorder, including an aneurysm. In one emdodiment, the invention provides therapeutics for treating macular degeneration comprising delivering to a subject an agent useful for treating an arterial wall disruptive disorder, including an aneurysm.