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Patent EP-0769689-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HOLLMANN JOERG
IPC: G01M11/02
Filed: 1996-10-17
Abstract: A portable lens measuring device comprises a plurality of optical fibers (23) and a lamp for providing light to a common end. The portable lens measuring device (10) includes a sensor (32) for detecting light from the common end through the second arm, the light sensor (32) generating a signal responsive to the amount of light detected, and a lens assembly (25), the lens assembly (25) being connected to the common end and having a fixed focal point. The portable lens measuring device (10) includes a controller (13) for controlling the lens assembly (25), for regulating the lamp and for receiving the signal generated by the detector. The portable lens measuring device (10) also includes a sensor motor (14) for moving the lens assembly (25) across a first and second surfaces of the lens to provide a value of the center thickness of the lens. The controller (14) of the portable lens measuring device stores the value of the center thickness, compares the value of the center thickneess to a reference signal, and determines if the difference between the value of the center thickness and the reference value is within a predetermined threshold.
Patent EP-0772368-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GENTRY DENNY E
IPC: H04Q3/00
Filed: 1996-10-23
Abstract: A network interface circuit (NIC) is provided with logic for maintaining various control pointers and at least one control counter for controlling burst transferring of buffered ATM cells to its host computer system in a non-cell-boundary-aligned block manner, distinguishing the ATM packet header from the ATM data most of the time, except for a number of predetermined exceptions. More specifically, ATM packet headers and ATM data are to be burst transferred to separate header and data buffers on the host computer system, except for short and atypical packets, in fixed size blocks, where the block size is complementary to the interface bus, but not necessarily aligned with the ATM cell boundaries. For the short and atypical packets, both the header and data are to be burst transferred into the header buffer instead. The logic employs a two phase approach to determining the appropriate updates to the relevant control pointers and at least one control counter after each burst transfer of header/data to the header/data buffer. In one embodiment, the logic is provided to the lookahead state machine of an unload block, which is part of the receive block of a system and ATM layer core of the NIC.
Patent EP-0772169-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MULLIS PHILLIP RUSSELL
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 1996-10-26
Abstract: A surveillance system comprises a video camera (300) generating a video output signal (Vo) coupled to a video recorder (300A) having remote control capability. A motion detector (100) generates a signal (11) indicative of detected motion and responsive to the signal indicative of detected motion a control unit (200) generates a first control signal (21) for the video recorder (300A). The first control signal (11) initiates a recording mode in the video recorder (300A) and at cessation of the detected motion the recording mode is terminated. In the surveillance system described, battery powered operating time is extended by powering only the motion detector (100) during periods of inactivity. Recording media (300B) usage is conserved by only recording periods of detected motion and may be further conserved by recording only predetermined frames.
Patent EP-0721840-A2 (EP)
Inventor: TENCE DAVID A
IPC: B41J2/015
Filed: 1996-01-11
Abstract: An ink jet (10, 200) provides high-resolution gray scale printing or switchable resolution printing by providing PZT drive waveforms (100, 110, 120, 360, 370), each having a spectral energy distribution that excites a modal resonance of ink in an ink jet print head orifice (14, 208). By selecting the particular drive waveform that concentrates spectral energy at frequencies associated with a desired oscillation mode and that suppresses energy at the other oscillation modes, an ink drop (170, 180, 190, 210) is ejected that has a diameter proportional to a center excursion size of the selected meniscus surface oscillation mode. The center excursion size of high order oscillation modes is substantially smaller than the orifice diameter, thereby causing ejection of ink drops smaller than the orifice diameter. Conventional orifice manufacturing techniques may be used because a specific orifice diameter is not required. Jetting reliability and contaminant susceptibility are, thereby, improved by eliminating the need for an unconventionally small orifice. Changing a selected PZT drive waveform amplitude changes drop ejection velocity without substantially changing drop volume. This invention, therefore, provides for selection of ejected ink drop volumes having substantially the same ejection velocity over a wide range of drop ejection repetition rates.
Patent EP-0778072-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HEPBURN JEFFREY
IPC: F01N13/02
Filed: 1996-11-26
Abstract: The invention is a catalyst system for purifying exhaust gases generated by a lean-burn internal combustion engine, particularly automotive engines. The catalyst system comprises two separate components located in the exhaust gas passage, the first being a lean-burn nitrogen oxide catalyst (LNC)and the second being a nitrogen oxide trap material, where the lean-burn NO x  catalyst is located upstream of the NO x  trap material in the exhaust gas passage. Preferably the catalyst comprises a transition metal such as copper, chromium, iron, cobalt, or manganese loaded on a refractory oxide or exchanged into a zeolite. The NO x  trap preferably comprises (i) at least one precious metal selected from platinum and palladium loaded on a porous support; and (ii) at least one alkali metal or alkaline earth metal (a) loaded on a porous support or (b) present as an oxide thereof. Optionally the catalyst system may further comprise a three-way catalyst (TWC) located either between the two-components or after the NO x  trap material.
Patent EP-0776799-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ROSE LARRY D
IPC: B60R21/20
Filed: 1996-11-27
Abstract: An airbag restraint module (2) includes a plenum with an elliptical side wall (40), a cylindrical inflator (4) with outlet ports (48) at one end within the plenum and longitudinal side walls (22, 24) bounding a chamber for accommodating an airbag cushion (6). The side walls (22, 24) may be integrally extruded with the plenum side wall (40). Alternatively the plenum side wall may be in the form of a tube around which flaps of the airbag cushion wrap to secure the airbag to the plenum. Separate end walls may be sealed to the plenum side wall (40) or ends of the side wall may sealingly engage end walls of a reaction canister. The plenum may alternatively comprise two sheet metal side wall members fastened together and fixed to mounting shelves in a reaction canister.
Patent EP-0727509-A2 (EP)
Inventor: RUPPI SAKARI
IPC: C23C16/40
Filed: 1996-02-08
Abstract: There is disclosed an alumina coated cemented carbide insert having improved properties for metal cutting applications. The insert has 6 to 8 layers of alumina with a total coating thickness of up to about 15 µm. It has also been found that varying the number of layers can change the color of the coated insert.
Patent EP-0793267-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SHIRALAGI KUMAR
IPC: H01L21/316
Filed: 1997-02-17
Abstract: A method of masking surfaces during fabrication of semiconductor devices is disclosed, which includes providing a gallium arsenide substrate (10). The surface (11) can include a layer of native oxide (12) or not, and a metal mask (15) is positioned adjacent the surface (11) so as to define a growth area (16) and an unmasked portion (17) on the surface (11). Ultraviolet light (21) is directed at the unmasked portion (17), by exposing the surface (11) to a bright light (21), so as to grow an oxide film (20) on the unmasked portion (17) of the surface (11). The metal mask (15) is removed and the oxide film (20) then serves as a mask for further operations and can be easily removed in situ by heating. If native oxide (12) is included, it can be removed in situ by heating the substrate (10) to a lower temperature.
Patent EP-0816732-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ZABECK SEBASTIAN
IPC: F16K31/06
Filed: 1997-03-13
Abstract: The electromagnetic valve has a valve housing (1) enclosing a coil (2) and a cooperating magnetic armature (3), acting on a spring-loaded valve closure element (7) via an operating rod (8). The valve closure element has a peripheral bead (16) on the side facing the coil for sealing against the latter when the valve is in the fully open position, the end of the operating rod facing the coil being rounded for cooperation with a dished seating provided by the armature.
Patent EP-0799938-A2 (EP)
IPC: E01H1/04
Filed: 1997-04-03
Abstract: The trailer has a frame (1) with an extension (8) with which it is attached to the towing vehicle. A cylindrical brush (3) is mounted in the frame so that it can pivot, and move in an arc-shaped slot (18), about the centre of driving pulleys. The brush is mounted in the trailer so that it lies at right angles to the direction of travel of the vehicle. The pulleys drive the cylindrical brush via V-belts (21) and are themselves driven from a power take-off of the towing vehicle. A container (5) for the swept up debris is also mounted.
Patent EP-0828067-A2 (EP)
Inventor: YAMADA HIROYUKI
IPC: F02P5/15
Filed: 1997-08-29
Abstract: A motor-driven throttle valve control device has a
throttle shaft (2) and a coupling lever (5) rotatably
provided on the shaft (2), both being coupled by a spring.
There is provided a default spring (7) which energizes the
coupling lever (5) toward a position of the default opening
of the throttle valve (1). The throttle shaft (2) rotates
separately from the coupling lever (5) in the direction of a
full open of the throttle valve (1) from a point at which the
coupling lever (5) comes into contact with a stopper (103)
defining the default position, and together with the coupling
lever (5) in the direction of a full close of the throttle
valve (1) from the point. Thereby, the throttle valve (1) can
be kept at the default position by the default spring (7)
through the coupling lever (5), when a motor (4) driving the
throttle valve (1) is not fed.
Patent EP-0827737-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GOLINSKI FRANK DR
IPC: A61K8/22
Filed: 1997-08-30
Abstract: Composition for lightening and increasing the sheen of hair contains 0.5-12 wt.% hydrogen peroxide in an aqueous base, and has a viscosity of 1000-10000 mPa<.>s at 25 degrees C (measured in a Brookfield viscometer RVT with a number 4 spindle at 20 rpm).
Patent EP-0839492-A2 (EP)
Inventor: STETTNER GERHARD DIPL-ING
IPC: A47L9/32
Filed: 1997-09-04
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner has a fan housing within the main housing (1) with an outlet cross-section and an exhaust air-deflection element. The latter has an inlet cross-section corresponding to the outlet cross-section and a second outlet cross-section that is smaller than its inlet cross-section by at least 30%. The deflecting element is pivoted to the fan housing and has a catch engagement with this or the main housing. The element has a box with grid-like air-deflecting side walls and bases. On the side of the box with the second outlet cross-section, a transverse wall is provided which closes off sections of the inlet cross-section.
Patent EP-0830030-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MORISHITA TAKUYA
IPC: H04N7/52
Filed: 1997-09-04
Abstract: The video and audio data compression system comprises compression processing issuing means for issuing a compression processing command according to a predetermined order, a compression processing device for performing compression processing of moving pictures (video data) and sounds (audio data) (hereinafter referred to as "video and audio data"), and means for interpreting the compression processing commands issued from the compression processing issuing means to control the compression processing device. 
     In particular, the means for controlling the compression processing device comprises means for interpreting the compression processing command issued from the compression processing issuing means to control the compression processing device, means for setting compression parameters for video and audio data, means for calculating and notifying the progression degree of the compression processing, and means for controlling input/output of the video and audio data. 
     This system enables the construction of a system for readily compressing moving pictures (video data) and sounds (audio data) even without certain knowledge of the compression of the video and audio data.
Patent EP-0819953-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LAPERRE JAMES DOUGLAS
IPC: B32B5/16
Filed: 1995-11-27
Abstract: The present invention provides transparent decorative articles formed from a
transparent substrate, glass microspheres, and a bonding layer, optional layers, and
optional coatings, having an etched appearance or rainbow-like appearance
depending on illumination conditions and viewing angle. Transfer graphics and
transfer media are also provided.
Patent EP-0819631-A2 (EP)
Inventor: COLOMBO EZIO
IPC: B65G57/18
Filed: 1997-07-09
Abstract: An automatic stacker with rotary heads (13) for stacking in an ordered manner in alternate upright and inverted layers rolled metal sections originating from a rolling mill via a transport line (29) is characterised in that each head (13) also undergoes vertical translational movement in the directions of the arrow (38) substantially parallel to itself, said movement being provided by second drive means independent of the first providing the rotation of the head (13) itself. In this way, the head (13) deposits softly and with precision each layer (12) of sections on the layer placed below, thus avoiding jamming and badly made stacking.
Patent EP-0801389-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MCGRATH MARK JOHN
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 1997-03-07
Abstract: An edit controller for controlling editing of recorded audio and/or video material, in which temporally successive material clips of a edited output material sequence are represented by corresponding clip icons on a display screen, comprises cursor control means for providing user control of a cursor on the display screen; selection control means for selecting an operation to be performed by the edit controller in dependence on the current position of the cursor on the display screen when the selection control means is activated by the user; means for defining first and second display screen selection areas for each clip icon, the first and second display screen selection areas each having a predefined position on the display screen with respect to a current display position of the respective clip icon; means, responsive to user operation of the selection control means while the cursor is displayed within the first selection area associated with a clip icon for initiating replay of the output material sequence from the start of the material clip corresponding to that clip icon; and means, responsive to user operation of the selection control means while the cursor is displayed within the second selection area associated with a clip icon for initiating replay of the output material sequence from a point within the material clip corresponding to that clip icon which is a predetermined time before the end of that material clip.
Patent EP-0817128-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LARSON MICHAEL KERRY
IPC: G06T15/80
Filed: 1997-06-23
Abstract: A process and implementing computer system for graphics
applications in which polygons from a frame buffer, which
may have three dimensional depth, color and other
characteristics, are compactly reassembled and drawn to a
fast memory for high speed and highly efficient processing.
Polygons are divided into shaped segments which correspond
to the shapes of the polygons. Corresponding memory storage
references to the polygon objects themselves enable optimal
processing efficiency and speed.
Patent EP-0831307-A2 (EP)
Inventor: VIVIER JACOBUS LODEWICKUS
IPC: G01F11/02
Filed: 1997-09-18
Abstract: A fluid-operated dispensing device 10 includes a vessel 12 for
defining a chamber 14 in which fluid is received. The vessel 12
also defines an inlet 18, a first outlet 24 and a second outlet
26. The inlet 18 has a greater cross sectional area than that
of the second outlet 26. A first closure 28 is operatively
arranged with respect to the inlet 18. The first closure 28
moves into an open position when pressure at the inlet 18 is
greater than pressure within the chamber 14. The first closure
28 moves into a closed position when pressure within the chamber
14 is at least equal to pressure at the inlet 18. A second
closure 50 is operatively arranged with respect to the second
outlet 26. The second closure 50 moves into an open position
when pressure within the chamber 14 is greater than pressure at
the inlet 18. The second closure 50 moves into a closed position
when pressure at the inlet 18 is at least equal to pressure
within the chamber 14.
Patent EP-0888553-A2 (EP)
Inventor: FUERST OTTO
IPC: G01N35/00
Filed: 1997-03-15
Abstract: The invention concerns a device for cleaning pipette needles or stirrers, the device comprising a trough (1) which holds cleaning fluid and whose lower region has a fluid duct (3) for filling and/or emptying purposes and whose upper region has at least one feed pipe (6) which leads into at least one nozzle (23) directed into the trough interior. Advantageously, the device has a cylindrical trough (1) and an insert (20) with nozzles (23) which is screwed into the trough (1). The invention further concerns a method of cleaning pipette needles or stirrers, the material to be washed being introduced into the trough interior and sprayed with a washing fluid. The device can also be used to flush the interior of a pipette needle.
Patent EP-0930879-A2 (EP)
Inventor: VOJCEK LASZLO
IPC: A61K31/185
Filed: 1997-12-30
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/HU97/00090 Sec. 371 Date Nov. 13, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Nov. 13, 1998 PCT Filed Dec. 30, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO98/29103 PCT Pub. Date Jul. 9, 1998Subject of the invention is a molecule characterized by the general structure as no. 1., where meaning of x: 1 or 2 valency metallic ion adequate from therapeutic point of view, value of n: 1 or 2, or the application of its metabolite being suitable for the treatment or prevention of embryonic retardation or discordance.
Patent EP-0860408-A2 (EP)
Inventor: VOGEL WERNER
IPC: C05F17/02
Filed: 1998-01-30
Abstract: Assembly to turn over compost and other rotting material, comprises a conveyor system (15) which moves at the crane bridge (4) to move in and out of the throwing zone, at right angles to the crane bridge (4).
Patent EP-0860655-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KACE FRANK PAUL JR
IPC: F21V7/00
Filed: 1998-02-20
Abstract: A reflector (12,20) is provided which surrounds a
light source (24) that has emissions in both the visible and
radio frequency ranges. The electrically conductive
reflecting coating (16,22) of the reflector is connected to the
system electrical ground so that the radio frequency
component is effectively shielded by the reflector.
The visible component of the spectrum emitted by the
source (24) escapes the reflector cavity (90) after at least one
reflection from the reflector surface (16,22) and forms the
required beam pattern.
Patent EP-0870604-A2 (EP)
Inventor: PIPPER GUNTER
IPC: B32B27/34
Filed: 1998-04-07
Abstract: The use of a copolyamide (I) of 1,6-diaminohexane (II) as diamine component A and a dicarboxylic acid component B of 60-90 wt.% adipic acid as B1 and 10-40 wt.% aromatic, non-linear dicarboxylic acid(s) as B2 for the film production is claimed. Also claimed are: (i) laminated films including layer(s) of (I); (ii) a method of producing the film or laminate; and (iii) packaging or containers made from the (laminated) films.
Patent EP-0872496-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GRUBER BRUCE ALAN
IPC: C08L75/04
Filed: 1998-04-15
Abstract: Disclosed are improved vinyl acetate/ethylene copolymers emulsion polymerized
in the presence of colloidal, nonionic, water dispersible polyurethanes. The
improvement resides in vinyl acetate and ethylene polymerized in the presence of a
costabilizer comprising the colloidal, nonionic, water dispersible polyurethanes and
polyvinyl alcohol.
Patent EP-0877184-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BALDAUF GUENTER
IPC: F16J15/3252
Filed: 1998-05-02
Abstract: The sealing ring (15) on the one hand secures the retention of the sealing device on the part on which it sits in a stationary manner and on the other hand, dependent upon its housing or piston arrangement, has an all-round ring projection which is radially straight or inclined and extending outwards or inwards. The sealing component (16) is held at least on this ring projection, encompassing it on both sides. The metal support ring has a general T-shape, the arms (15a,15b) of which are diametrically opposed. With their outer surfaces, the arms locate in a stationary manner in the sealing seat on one of the parts movable relatively to one another valve housing recess or outer surface valve piston. A central arm (15c) running vertically as ring projection locates the elastomer sealing component.
Patent EP-0878632-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ALBERS HARTMUT
IPC: F16D3/78
Filed: 1998-05-02
Abstract: An articulated linkage joins two co-axial sections of an automotive shaft. Each shaft section ends (2) in three flanges (3) positioned equidistantly around the shaft axis, facing a second set of matching flanges each with pins (4) on the second shaft section, and interlocking with the first set of flanges (3). Adjacent pins (4) are joined by a loop (8) fitted around bushes (7) with a concave or convex outer face. The loops (8) support the transmission of torque and facilitate limited articulated motion. The distance between two pins forming each pair is maintained under torque by a spacer rod (15) which is located under the loop (8). The loop (8) surfaces in contact with the bushes (7) are convex or concave, and approx. match the concave or convex bush (7) contact surface.
Patent EP-0872433-A2 (EP)
Inventor: TOKIWA TORU
IPC: B65G1/04
Filed: 1992-10-07
Abstract: A transfer device (3) for transferring elongate bars
with respect to a spatial storing system which includes a
shelf frame provided with vertically arranged multiple
shelves constituted of a plurality of supporting beams for
carrying the bars, comprising: a movable beam (23) disposed
above the shelf frame and extending in a longitudinal
direction of the bars, the movable beam being movable in a
direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the
elongate bars; a lifting beam (35) vertically movably
mounted on the movable beam; and a plurality of lifting arms
(33) attached to the lifting beam and extending, for
carrying the bars, in the direction perpendicular to the
longitudinal direction of the bars, the lifting arms being
extrudable and recedable separately or simultaneously in a
longitudinal direction thereof in relation to length of the
bar to be carried.
Patent EP-0896108-A2 (EP)
IPC: E01D19/14
Filed: 1998-06-25
Abstract: A process for installing and tensioning a cable, esp for suspension bridges, where the cable consists of a bundle of steel strands surrounded by PE, with end wedges held in an anchoring plate, comprises removing the PE mantle from the strands over the anchoring region. The length of mantle (2a,2b) removed takes into account expansion during tensioning.