baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-0979661-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHAEFFER ALAIN EMILE EDOUARD
IPC: A61M15/06
Filed: 1995-09-13
Abstract: An inhalation device is provided by means of which material in powder form can
be inhaled. The device comprises a body (55) defining a reservoir (56) for
medicaments in powder form, an outlet (57) through which a user can inhale and
a dosing member (53) with at least one metering recess (65) formed therein. The
dosing member (53) is moveable between a position in which the at least one
metering recess (65) communicates with the reservoir (56) to receive a dose of
powder therefrom and a position in which the at least one metering recess (65)
communicates with the outlet (57) to permit the user to inhale the dose. The at
least one metering recess (65) is formed in a face of the dosing member (53), the
said face being mounted in contact against a similar mating face (60) of the body
(55) at the lower end of the reservoir (56). At least one moveable weight may be
incorporated within the device, adapted to strike an anvil surface when the
device is shaken.
Patent EP-1111377-A1 (EP)
Inventor: LEIDL ANTON DR ING
IPC: H01M50/569
Filed: 1999-12-23
Abstract: Determining the concentration of a material in a liquid volume comprises coupling a calorific output to the liquid volume having a time-dependent progression; measuring a time-dependent temperature progression or single values of the progression on or in the liquid volume; and determining the concentration of the material in the liquid volume from the time-dependent temperature progression or the single values of the progression by considering the prescribed time-dependent progression of the calorific output. An Independent claim is also included for an apparatus for determining the concentration of a material in a liquid volume comprising a container (5) for the liquid (3); a heating element (1) for subjecting the liquid to a calorific output; and a thermocouple (2) for measuring a time-dependent temperature progression.
Patent EP-0934838-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HEIDA JAN
IPC: B60D1/52
Filed: 1999-02-05
Abstract: Hanging or hitching assembly comprising a housing (2) to be attached to a
vehicle and having a receiving space (12), as well as a hanging or hitching part (3)
with a hanging or hitching member, such as a towing hook (5) and an elongated
coupling end (4) at one end which is destined to be secured in a
detachable manner in the receiving space, in which at an inner side the
housing is provided with first coupling members (9,10), the coupling end being
provided with second coupling members (17,19) cooperating with the first coupling
members, the coupling end being provided with a longitudinal bore (15a,b) and a
coupling rod (14) which can be slid therein for bringing and keeping the first
and second coupling members in coupling cooperation when in the extended
position, the coupling end further being provided with first biassing
means (20) for forcing the coupling rod (14) into the extended position, as well as a
rack (22), which is in toothed engagement with a pinion (60) arranged in the
coupling end, which pinion can be rotated by manual operating means (31), the
pinion and/or the rack having portions (41,42,43,36,37), which can cooperate in keeping the
coupling rod in a first retracted position, counter to the first biassing means.
Patent EP-0942445-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ALIX PHILIPPE
IPC: H04M1/02
Filed: 1999-03-08
Abstract: The keys are constructed from a single non-conducting plastic sheet (10) folded in two with a blister (13) formed in the top half. The lower layer supports a printed circuit (16) with two conductors beneath each blister. These are electrically connected by a conducting pad (15) in the blister when it is depressed. Illumination of the keyboard is provided by an electro-luminescent ink (17) deposited on the upper surface of the keyboard between the blisters.
Patent EP-0949793-A1 (EP)
Title: Optimizing call-center performance by using predictive data to distribute agents among calls
Inventor: BOGART FRANK J
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 1999-03-29
Abstract: Selection of a call for handling by a call-center agent (106-108) is based
on which call's handling by the available agent will tend to optimize call-center
performance criteria such as efficiency (e.g., minimize per-call handling time) or
derived benefit (e.g., maximize revenue). Each agent has a service profile for each type
of call that they handle. A service profile comprises present values of a plurality of
service metrics, such as proficiency, profitability, customer satisfaction, and agent
satisfaction. When an agent becomes available, the present values of the service metrics
of the service profile of that agent for each type (e.g. skill) of available call handled by
the agent are combined into a score according to one of a plurality of formulas which
corresponds to that call type, and a call of the type for which the agent has the best (e.g.,
either highest or just-sufficient) score is assigned to the agent. Preferably, a call score is
also computed for each available call type, based on factors such as the purpose of the
call, the call's in-queue wait time, the priority of the call, etc. The call type for which
the agent has the best score is selected to be the one for which the call score best
matches the agent's corresponding score. When the assigned agent finishes handling
the call, his or her performance is evaluated based on the service metrics, and the
valuations are used to revise the present values of the service metrics of that agent's
service profile. The revision process gives more weight to valuations of more-recently-handled
calls to reflect both long-term and short-term agent performance trends and
variations.
Patent EP-0981086-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BERKLAND PHILIP THEODORE
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 1999-07-26
Abstract: A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture for combining
existing objects is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of
accepting a selection of existing objects to combine, retrieving the
methods and attributes of the selected objects, applying a composition
rule to the retrieved methods and attributes to define combined methods
and attributes, and storing references to the combined methods and
attributes to the composite object. The present invention also comprises
an article of manufacture, tangibly embodying a series of instructions
for performing the above steps.
Patent EP-1063786-A1 (EP)
Inventor: JECHOUX BRUNO
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 1999-05-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for use in controlling the emission
power of a transceiver (20) which is in communication with another transceiver (10)
via a communication system, said method including the steps of measuring the
amplitude or the power of the signal received by said transceiver (20) and of
evaluating a power control command ( PC ) which is then used to command the
emission power ( P ) of said transceiver according to said control command signal
( PC ). 
     According the invention, the method includes the steps of evaluating the fast
fading duration of the received signal on basis of said amplitude or power
measurement and of deducing the power control command ( PC ) from said fast fading
duration.
Patent EP-0993002-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HASE TATSUYA
IPC: H01B3/28
Filed: 1999-10-04
Abstract: A flame-resistant resin composition is prepared for use as a coating
material and applied to electrical cables. The resin composition is not crosslinked,
and contains no halogen. It is highly formable, flexible, heat-resistant
and oil proof. The flame-resistant flexible resin composition at least
comprises 100 parts by weight of polymeric materials containing 50 to 90
parts by weight of thermoplastic elastomer comprising a polyolefin segment
and a rubber segment in the same molecule, 5 to 25 parts by weight of
copolymers comprising ethylene and a vinyl-based compound containing at
least one carbonyl group, and 25 parts by weight at the most, excluding zero,
of polyolefins having a crystallinity of at least 55 %, and 30 to 200 parts by
weight of metal hydroxides the surface of which is not treated with stearic
acid.
Patent EP-1089292-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KUMAR PROMOD
IPC: G11C29/40
Filed: 1999-09-30
Abstract: A nonvolatile memory device (10) has a signature code
generator (35) generating an new signature code (Q) as a
function of data (D) read from the cell array (24) and the
previously calculated signature code. Data are read in
sequence, using an internal clock (CK) generated by an
internal clock oscillator (11). In test mode, the memory is
scanned sequentially, beginning from any memory location,
selected randomly, and the signature code (Q) is variable in
dynamic way; at the end of memory scanning, the signature code
(Q) is compared to an expected result. Thus, testing may be
performed at Wafer Sort Test Level, reading the memory cells
at the memory operative speed, so as to ensure an early, fast
and thorough detection of faults.
Patent EP-1056552-A1 (EP)
Inventor: FREI ALEXANDRA
IPC: B08B9/093
Filed: 1999-01-21
Abstract: Lances are arranged in groups, each with its own fluid supply. An Independent claim is included for the corresponding method of grouped distribution of pumps and pumping power. Preferred features: There is a common pump (26) and drive, for each group in the tank (1). A suitable pump and drive is provided for each single-lance group. Each lance (10) used in the arrangement, has a pump delivering fluid through its interior, a pump connection and a pump drive. Pump and drive are directly connected to the lance. Direct connection obviates individual couplings. Nozzles and/or screws(s) on the lance, generate flow.
Patent EP-1055352-A1 (EP)
Inventor: RUBINSTEIN JAY T
IPC: A61N1/36
Filed: 1999-02-11
Abstract: A signal processing apparatus and method for neural stimulation is provided that can generate stochastic independent activity across an excited nerve or neural population. High rate pulse trains, for example, can produce random spike patterns in auditory nerve fibers that are statistically similar to those produced by spontaneous activity in the normal ear. This activity is called 'pseudospontaneous activity'. Varying rates of pseudospontaneous activity can be created by varying the intensity of a fixed amplitude, high rate pulse train stimulus, e.g., 5000 pps. The pseudospontaneous activity can eliminate a major difference between acoustic- and electrical-derived hearing percepts. The pseudospontaneous activity can further desynchronize the nerve fiber population as a treatment for tinnitus.
Patent EP-1053357-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HEATH ELLEN M
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1999-02-02
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des procédés permettant d'isoler et d'amplifier l'ADN de matières biologiques.
Patent EP-1056770-A1 (EP)
Title: Nouveaux bisulfures et composes de thiols
Inventor: TAUB FLOYD
IPC: C07C323/41
Filed: 1999-02-24
Abstract: L'invention concerne de nouveaux bisulfures et thiols qui comprennent jusqu'à environ dix-huit acides aminés. C'est le cas notamment d'un composé représenté par la formule (I): A-B-C-S-S-D-E-F, dans laquelle A et F sont choisis dans un groupe constitué de l'hydrogène, d'un acide aminé, d'un dipeptide, d'un tripeptide, d'un polypeptide modifié pouvant contenir jusqu'à trois acides aminés, et d'un groupe carbobenzoxy; B et E sont choisis dans un groupe constitué de l'hydrogène, d'un acide aminé, d'un dipeptide, d'un tripeptide, d'un polypeptide modifié pouvant contenir jusqu'à trois acides aminés; C et D sont choisis dans le groupe constitué d'un polypeptide modifié et d'un polypeptide pouvant contenir jusqu'à trois acides aminés; et S représente l'atome de soufre dans le polypeptide modifié et le polypeptide dans C et D.
Patent EP-1062310-A1 (EP)
Inventor: PERELLA JAMES E
IPC: C07C233/18
Filed: 1999-03-10
Abstract: Improved modified monoethanolamide compositions are provided which may be represented by formula (I), wherein: R is optionally substituted or unsubstituted, branched or straight chain, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon radical of 3-21 carbon atoms; B is CH3 or -CH2 - CH3; and x is from 1 to 6; wherein the modified monoethanolamide compositions, which are liquid at ambient temperatures or lower, exhibit surfactant properties substantially the same as those exhibited by diethanolamides such as foam stabilization and viscosity building as well as other desirable characteristics.
Patent EP-1090313-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KUNZLER JAY F
IPC: G02B1/04
Filed: 1999-04-15
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un procédé d'obtention de lentilles absorbant les UV consistant à charger dans un moule un mélange de monomères devant constituer la lentille ainsi qu'un composé essentiellement non absorbant des UV, puis à le faire durcir pour former la lentille laquelle est ensuite traitée pour transformer le composé essentiellement non absorbant des UV en agent absorbant les UV.
Patent EP-1075605-A1 (EP)
Inventor: WIMMER RUDOLF
IPC: F16C9/02
Filed: 1999-04-12
Abstract: Für eine geteilte Lageranordnung in einem Gehäuse, insbesondere Kurbelwellen-Gleitlager für Hubkolbenmaschinen mit einem Lagerstuhl (2) und einem Lagerdeckel (5) aus unterschiedlich harten Werkstoffen wird zur hochbelastbaren und kostengünstig herstellbaren Material-Verklammerung von Deckel (5) und Lagerstuhl (2) vorgeschlagen, dass der aus einem Eisenwerkstoff gebildete Lagerdeckel (5) über seine Spannflächen vorstehend ausgebildete schneidenartige Vorsprünge (6) aufweist und dass ferner Nuten (8, 9) in den korrespondierenden Spannflächen von Lagerdeckel und Lagerstuhl vorgesehen sind, die der Aufnahme des bei einer Erstmontage des Lagerdeckels (5) mit Kraftaufwand in die Gegenspannflächen des aus einem Leichtmetall gebildeten Lagerstuhls (2) eingedrückten Vorsprünge (6) beim Eindrücken verdrängten Werkstoffes des Lagerstuhles (2) dienen.
Patent EP-1001543-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ASAI TAKAHIRO
IPC: H03M13/00
Filed: 1999-06-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to a sequential
decoder applicable to broadband mobile communications and
a receiver equipped with the sequential decoder, and is
configured so that, as to a path including signal points
having small tap coefficient values in an equalizer with a
transversal filter or a path which is within a constraint
length and is old in time, likelihood values are computed
by referring to the histories, thereby the computational
efforts being reduced.
Patent EP-1040323-A1 (EP)
Inventor: LIN GREGORY SHARAT
IPC: G01S15/58
Filed: 1999-06-25
Abstract: On balaie une zone longitudinale (3, 2) d'un récipient (30, 40) se trouvant dans un corps par un procédé de formation d'images Doppler couleur, de manière à former un plan de formation d'images approximativement au centre de ce récipient. On compte et on totalise un nombre de pixels couleur dans une coupe transversale balayée du récipient dans lequel le débit en volume est détecté. A partir de ce nombre de pixels, on détermine une zone transversale du récipient qui est mise en observation. On détermine des informations de déplacement de fréquence de chaque pixel compté et on établit une moyenne spatiale de ces déplacements de fréquence. Ensuite, on calcule le débit en volume instantané dans le récipient à partir de la zone transversale et des informations de déplacement de fréquence. On calcule le débit en volume de plusieurs échantillons différents. On établit une moyenne temporelle des débits en volume instantanés à partir de chaque trame de formation d'images Doppler couleur dans un ou plusieurs cycles cardiaques intégraux afin de calculer un débit en volume à moyenne temporelle. On peut également effectuer une mesure par formation d'images tridimensionnelles.
Patent EP-1097259-A1 (EP)
Inventor: VAN OOIJ WIM J
IPC: C23C22/68
Filed: 1999-06-24
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de prévention de la corrosion de métaux au moyen de silanes de polysulfure bis-fonctionnels. Le procédé consiste à prendre une surface métallique et à appliquer une solution de traitement sur la surface métallique. La solution de traitement comprend au moins un silane de polysulfure bis-fonctionnel de la formule (I) dans laquelle chaque R désigne un groupe alkyle ou acétyle et Z désigne -Sx ou -Q-Sx-Q-, chaque Q représentant un groupe aliphatique ou aromatique et x représentant un nombre entier compris entre 2 et 9. L'invention concerne également une solution de traitement et une surface métallique présentant une résistance à la corrosion améliorée.
Patent EP-1101079-A1 (EP)
Title: Circuit d'interface a capacitance de sortie double
Inventor: KO WE H
IPC: H01L21/00
Filed: 1999-07-07
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un circuit (100) d'interface à capacitance de sortie double établi à partir de circuits à capacité commutés et d'une technique de soustraction de charge permettant de générer une sortie (104) en tension et une sortie (106) en fréquence. Le circuit est programmable indépendamment de la sensibilité et du réglage du décalage et est insensible à une capacité résiduelle fixe. L'invention porte également sur des procédés de compensation de température.
Patent EP-1098633-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KOFLER BOJAN
IPC: A61K31/43
Filed: 1999-07-15
Abstract: L'invention concerne une préparation pharmaceutique liquide à base de suspension comprenant en tant que principe actif du trihydrate d'amoxicilline et du clavulanate de potassium qui comprend une quantité efficace de cellulose, utilisée en tant que charge unique, et éventuellement d'autres excipients.
Patent EP-1112326-A1 (EP)
Inventor: CABASSO ISRAEL
IPC: H01M50/426
Filed: 1999-08-09
Abstract: Solid polymer membranes comprised of a high charge density sulfonated poly(phenylene oxide) blended with poly(vinylidene fluoride) in varied ratios have improved membrane characteristics. These membranes are inexpensive and possess very high ionic conductivity, and thus are suitable for solid polymer electrolytes in electrochemical applications, especially for the polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell, the electrolyte double-layer capacitor, and the rechargeable zinc-halide cell. These membranes enhance the performance of these devices.
Patent EP-1110097-A1 (EP)
Title: Terminator unit for wiring networks
Inventor: HAR-LEV YORAM
IPC: G01R31/50
Filed: 1999-09-01
Abstract: A terminator unit for use in wiring networks for naming wiring outlets, for verifying the normality of the wiring and for avoiding antenna effect, comprising a connector having a plurality of contacts, a first set and a second set of plurality of resistors. The resistors of the first set are connected each between one common point and a selected contact, such that a particular binary code is determined according to the particular combination of resistors connected to selected contacts. The resistors of the second set, suitable for avoiding antenna effect, are connected between one common point and each of the contacts. When the connector is joined to a matching outlet of the wiring, the particular binary code is remotely recognized through the wiring by sensing the resistors and the continuity of the wiring and the absence of short circuits are verified by measuring the resistors of the second set.
Patent EP-1148316-A1 (EP)
Inventor: YOSHIDA TAKASHI
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 1999-09-10
Abstract: Information about the size and posture of an object of detection as well as about the distance between objects is instantly processed
and supplied for external use without waiting for the objects having passed. An information reader comprises camera means (3) set up
above a path (2) for take a crane shot of the path (2) within a predetermined range; a sensor (4) placed above a path (2) next to the camera
means (3) for detecting the distance to the path (2); a processor (5) that receives the digital image data taken by the camera means (2) in
response to detection of an object passing in the path (2) so as to recognize the profile of the object, calculates the height of the object based
on the variation in value detected by the sensor, and performs corrective operations on the actual length and width of the object based on its
apparent length and width corresponding to the pixel array of the profile data on the basis of corrective values the apparent image size
corresponding to the camera distance; and output means (6) for producing the results of operation.
Patent EP-1100564-A1 (EP)
Inventor: NIGAM ALOK
IPC: A61M27/00
Filed: 1999-07-26
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des appareils implantés, sans sutures, de dérivation de fluides, ainsi que des méthodes associées de régulation de la pression de fluides dans des espaces ou cavités anatomiques du corps. L'appareil (10) comprend en général un tube (12) doté d'une barrière de diffusion (par exemple une chambre (20) de diffusion ) formée à une extrémité proximale de l'appareil. Un fluide s'écoulant dans le tube s'accumule dans la chambre de diffusion et est diffusé vers l'extérieur par le tube. Cependant, la présence de la chambre de diffusion empêche des microbes, des cellules ou d'autres matières de pénétrer dans le tube ou de s'écouler par le tube. En outre, le tube peut comporter une ouverture (30) de libération de pression par laquelle un fluide provenant du tube peut s'écouler dans la chambre de diffusion. Cette ouverture de libération de pression reste fermée jusqu'à ce que la pression du fluide dans le tube dépasse une pression maximale prédéterminée (Pmax). Ainsi, l'ouverture de libération de pression limite la quantité de fluide drainée à partir de l'espace ou de la cavité anatomique du corps, ce qui permet d'éviter une hypotonie dans cet espace ou cette cavité anatomique.
Patent EP-1044492-A1 (EP)
Title: Ergot de liaison pour stator
Inventor: CAREY TIMOTHY WILBUR
IPC: H02K15/02
Filed: 1999-09-09
Abstract: L'invention concerne un stator (126) comportant des parties saillantes (132) dépassant d'un bord extérieur (154) des tôles (148) du stator. Ces parties saillantes (132) forment une pointe (158). Lorsqu'on insère le stator dans un carter (102) de moteur, les parties saillantes frottent sur une surface intérieure du carter (102). Le contact entre les parties saillantes et le carter (102) permet la réalisation d'une liaison entre le stator (126) et le carter (102).
Patent EP-1112375-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GLOVER LESLEY ANN
IPC: C12Q1/66
Filed: 1999-09-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for evaluating biological effects in a substance which method comprises sampling the substance, subjecting the sample to an assay in the presence of a biosensor engineered with a gene which expresses a light emitting protein and noting the light output; characterized in that the biosensor is eukaryotic and the substance is assayable over any pH between pH1 and pH12. Such a eukaryotic sensor may be derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae and is useful in assaying potable waters.
Patent EP-1151050-A1 (EP)
Inventor: TEBBE GEROLD
IPC: B29C73/04
Filed: 1999-09-23
Abstract: L'invention concerne un matériau servant à effectuer des retouches sur des surfaces peintes endommagées. Ce matériau comprend une couche de peinture déformable (18) formée par des microcapsules (20) dont la cohésion est assurée par un liant (22). La peinture (24) est contenue dans ces microcapsules (20) sous forme de gouttelettes de peinture ou de particules de peinture en poudre. Ces microcapsules (20) et/ou le liant (22) sont de préférence réalisés à partir d'un matériau qui devient collant sous l'effet de la chaleur.