baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-0789283-A3 (EP)
Inventor: TAKANO YUKITOSHI
IPC: H04N1/047
Filed: 1997-02-05
Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a
plurality of image bearing members (12) bearing latent
images, image forming units (13) for forming the
latent images on the image bearing members, developing
units (11) for developing the latent images on the
image bearing members, a transport belt (18) for
transporting a transfer member on which images of
different colors developed by the developing units are
successively transferred as the transfer member is
transported, and image pickup elements (19), arranged
obliquely to a main scan direction of the image
forming units and located on a downstream of a most
downstream one of the image bearing members along a
direction in which the transport belt transports the
transfer member. The image pickup elements detect as
image information transmitted or reflected light
quantity distributions of regions which include marks
transferred on the transport belt from the image
bearing members. The image forming apparatus further
includes a correction unit (42) for detecting
correction quantities from error quantities of marks
transferred from the image bearing members other than
a reference image bearing member with respect to a
reference mark transferred from the reference image
bearing member based on the image information detected
by the image pickup elements, and correcting positions
of the latent images formed on the image bearing
members other than the reference image bearing member
depending on the correction quantities.
Patent EP-0803977-A3 (EP)
Inventor: HARUTA TSUTOMU
IPC: H03G3/30
Filed: 1997-04-17
Abstract: An automatic gain control method and device capable of
maintaining the gain within a predetermined range first
amplifies (1) an input analog signal (IN) from a microphone
or the like, then samples (4) the amplified analog signal
while comparing the voltage thereof with a predetermined
reference voltage. When the number of times that the
voltage of the amplified analog signal is higher than the
reference voltage exceeds a predetermined number, the gain
of the amplified analog signal is varied stepwise in
response to every excess beyond the predetermined number of
times. Consequently, an input amplifier of a sufficient
bandwidth and an A-D converter are no longer necessary,
hence allowing manufacture of an improved device composed
of a single-chip CMOS integrated circuit.
Patent EP-0829245-A3 (EP)
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1997-09-03
Abstract: After overlaying an inner sheet of a coarse and bulky
non-woven fabric on an outer sheet, super absorbent polymers
(SAP) are dispersed on the inner sheet. Folding inwardly both
the sides of the laminated body composed of the outer sheet and
the inner sheet so as to face the inner sheet together to overlay
both the ends together, the SAP are wrapped by means of the outer
sheet and the inner sheet from the top and bottom thereof. Then,
applying heat over the outer sheet, the outer sheet and the inner
sheet are melted and bonded together while the inner sheet is
melted and bonded together. Then, the bonding parts are formed
in a given shape and SAP can be retained between the fibers of
the inner sheet in a given area of the encircled region
preliminarily encircled by the bonding parts.
Patent EP-0842956-A3 (EP)
IPC: C10N30/02
Filed: 1997-11-13
Abstract: Novel terpolymers are disclosed which comprise the reaction product of a high molecular
weight olefin, such as polybutene or polypropylene, with an unsaturated acid reactant, such as
maleic anhydride and a di-or polyunsaturated reactant. The terpolymers are useful as dispersants
in lubricating oils and fuels and are also used to prepared polysuccinimides and other post-treated
additives useful in lubricating oils and fuels.
Patent EP-0843393-A3 (EP)
Inventor: HORIE HIDEYOSHI
IPC: H01S5/20
Filed: 1997-11-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to a semiconductor laser
diode comprising a GaAs substrate and at least a first
conduction-type clad layer, an active layer containing In, Ga
and As as component elements, a second conduction-type first
clad layer, a current block layer and a second conduction-type
second clad layer which are deposited on the substrate in
order, wherein a current injection region is formed by said
current block layer and said second conduction-type second
clad layer, the effective refractive index step Δ n eff  in the
horizontal direction is from 2.5 × 10 -3  to 5.0 × 10 -3  at the
emission wavelength, and the width W of the current injection
region is from 1.5 to 2.5 µm. The semiconductor laser diode
of the present invention is suited for uses where high output
and long life-time are required, such as excitation light
source for optical fiber amplifiers.
Patent EP-0845685-A3 (EP)
Title: Vorrichtung und Verfahren zur automatischen Klassifikation von Objekten
Inventor: TROMPF MICHAEL DR
IPC: G06K9/66
Filed: 1997-11-28
Abstract: Zur automatischen Klassifikation von Objekten mittels Doppler-verbreiterter
Radarecho-Signale werden neuronale Netze eingesetzt, die für jede Klassen
einen Ausgangsknoten aufweisen. 
     Eine Vorrichtung zu automatischen Klassifikation von Objekten weist ein
neuronales Netz (NET) mit einer Eingangsschicht (IL) aus Eingangsknoten
(IN 1, ..., IN48) für Merkmale der Doppler-verbreiterten Radarecho-Signale
und einer Ausgangsschicht (OL) aus Ausgangsknoten (ON1, ..., ON5;
ON1, ..., ON6) für Klassen (K1, K2; K), denen die Objekte zugeordnet
werden können, auf. Mindestens eine der Klassen (K1, K2; K) ist in mehrere
Unterklassen (U11, U12, U21, U22, U23; U1, ..., U4), wobei für jede
Unterklasse (U11, U12, U21, U22, U23; U1, ..., U4) ein Ausgangsknoten
(ON1, ..., ON5; ON1, ..., ON6) existiert. Dadurch ist die Rate von falscher
Klassifikation verringert.
Patent EP-0855779-A3 (EP)
Inventor: BAUER BERNHARD DIPL-ING
IPC: H02H3/33
Filed: 1998-01-12
Abstract: A residual current operated protective device functioning with a summation current transformer (1) having a core (2) formed of a nano-crystalline material, and whose release or trip circuit (3) is adjusted by means of capacitors to a complex impedance for resonance tuning. The complex impedance is tuned to a give a band-pass performance so long as a series capacitance (CR) and a parallel capacitance (CP) satisfy the condition CR is less or equal 5xCP. More specifically, the complex impedance is tuned to a bandpass performance in which harmonics up to the fifth order are transmitted, with a maximum attenuation of - 4.44dB.
Patent EP-0847227-A3 (EP)
Inventor: MEIER HILMAR
IPC: H04R25/00
Filed: 1998-03-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a hearing aid, comprising a sound entry opening (SE), a sound exit opening (SA) and a covering element (DE) for covering the sound entry opening (SE). According to the invention the covering element (DE) is embedded in the hearing aid housing flush with the surface of same and consists of an open-cell material. The advantage of the invention is that integration of the covering element (DE) into the hearing aid prevents interference noise resulting from air movements.
Patent EP-0883180-A3 (EP)
Inventor: OGINO MASAHIKO
IPC: H01L23/31
Filed: 1998-06-02
Abstract: A semiconductor device has a three-layered buffer layer comprising
core layer 1 having interconnected foams such as a
three-dimensional reticular structure and adhesive layers 2
provided on both sides of the core layer 1 as a stress buffer
layer between semiconductor chip 5 and wiring 4 to lessen
thermal stress generated between the semiconductor device and
the package substrate. The thickness ratio of core layer 1 to
total buffer layer is at least 0.2. The production process
can be simplified by using such a buffer layer, thereby improving
the mass production capacity and enhancing the package
reliability.
Patent EP-0884462-A3 (EP)
Inventor: KAMEOKA KENTARO
IPC: F02B75/02
Filed: 1998-06-12
Abstract: A handle structure for a detachable outboard motor comprises a front side handle
adapted to be mounted at a front side of a top portion of an outboard motor for carrying
the outboard motor when removed from a boat. The front side handle comprises two
side portions and a grip portion therebetween. Actuating means for operating a choke
and for stopping the outboard motor are mounted on said side portions. This provides
for an improved handling of an outboard motor. Moreover, in order to provide sure
protection of the top portion of the outboard motor during storage, the handle structure
extends around said top portion and, moreover, includes another grip portion at the rear
side of the outboard motor.
Patent EP-0897112-A3 (EP)
Inventor: KIDA MASAHITO
IPC: G01N27/416
Filed: 1998-08-14
Abstract: A gas-component concentration sensor comprises:
   a first measurement chamber (2), an oxygen partial-pressure
detection electrode, a first oxygen-ion pump cell
(6) such that in response to a voltage applied between the
pair of electrodes (6a, 6b), the cell pumps out oxygen such
that a gas component such as NO x  partially decomposes in an
amount of not more than 40 wt.%;   a second measurement chamber (4) into which the
measurement gas is therefrom introduced, a second oxygen pump
cell (8) such that in response to a voltage applied between a
pair of electrodes (8a, 8b) the second cell decomposes the
gas component within the second chamber; 
wherein the electrode (6b) of the first oxygen ion pump
cell provided inside the first measurement chamber includes
fine particles having the function of suppressing
dissociation of the gas component that are formed on and
carried by a first constituent component of the electrode.
Patent EP-0907014-A3 (EP)
Inventor: MATTSON GEORGE W
IPC: G01M15/04
Filed: 1998-09-11
Abstract: A method for detecting noise on a conductive
path (34) utilized for conducting combustion signals
produced by a combustion sensor (26) of an internal
combustion engine (10) is disclosed. Essentially, the
combustion sensor (26), when operable, produces
combustion signals responsive to the occurrence of
combustion conditions in a combustion chamber (20) of
the engine (10). According to the present invention,
the conductive path (34) is monitored for noise
signals at a time when the combustion signal is not
expected to occur, such that, logically, any noise
signal present will be discovered. A controller (30)
is connected to a conductive path (34) for conducting
combustion signals (38A,38B) produced by a combustion
sensor (26) and is operable to monitor the conductive
path (34) for noise signals during a time when it is
not monitoring for an expected combustion signal.
Patent EP-0913494-A3 (EP)
Inventor: BRINKMANN HANS-W DIPL-ING
IPC: C23C2/26
Filed: 1998-10-24
Abstract: Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Herstellung eines elektrisch leitfähigen metallischen
Bands zur Fertigung von Steckkontaktelementen. Hierbei wird zunächst ein
Ausgangsband (2) aus Kupfer oder einer Kupferlegierung, welches eine gegenüber
seiner Enddicke (D E ) größere Anfangsdicke (D A ) aufweist, verzinnt. Anschließend erfolgt
eine walzende Verformung des verzinnten Ausgangsbands (2) mit einer Reduzierung
der Banddicke (D 1 ) bis zu einer Fertigungsdicke (D 2 ) unter gleichzeitiger Reduzierung
der Dicke des Ausgangsbands (2).
Patent EP-0920930-A3 (EP)
Inventor: DAVID SIEGFRIED
IPC: B21C47/14
Filed: 1998-11-21
Abstract: A slide plate to tilt the wire coils (1) is positioned behind the laying head (2) and in front of the laying rolling stage (3). The slide plate is bowl-shaped and pref. has a conical profile. The slide plate has a length of 100 - 500mm dependent upon rolling speed, and a radius larger than that of the wire coils. The slide plate has projecting side suspension studs, engaging into assembly pockets on the laying head.
Patent EP-0853354-A3 (EP)
Inventor: SHIMADA KENZO
IPC: H01R13/44
Filed: 1998-01-13
Abstract: An electric working machine having an electric
motor (28) and batteries (29) for providing power to the
motor is provided. Power for charging the batteries
is provided to the working machine through a
connector (72). A key member (74) is provided which
comprises a key body (74a) having one end for insertion
into and removal from a switch (71), and an operating
portion (74b) which is integrally or removably provided
at the other end of the key body extending sideways from
the key body. The connector is positioned to the side
of the switch at a location where it is covered by the
operating portion of the key member at a turned position
of the key member when the switch is in a first state,
such that the connection of the connector with an
external power source is made impossible. Such
arrangement ensures that a simple structure having a
substantially reduced number of parts is used, to supply
the electric power to the electric motor and it
impossible to charge the batteries when the switch is in
one state, and it is impossible to supply the electric
power to the electric motor and it is possible to charge
the batteries when the switch is in another state. The
switch can be switched from one state to the other state
by a simple operation.
Patent EP-0875865-A3 (EP)
Inventor: ABUMEHDI CYRUS
IPC: G07B17/00
Filed: 1998-04-28
Abstract: A postage meter includes a printing device (19) which is
removable by a user of the postage meter. The printing
device may be an ink-jet print cartridge (21) including an
integral ink supply. When the ink supply is depleted the
ink-jet print cartridge must be replaced to enable further
printing to be effected. The printing device has
electrical contacts (22) which interface with
corresponding electrical connections (20) of the postage
meter when the printing device is mounted in the postage
meter. In order to prevent unauthorised access to the
print device, access to the printing device for
replacement of the printing device is provided by means of
an aperture (31) in a housing (26) of the postage meter
and the aperture is closed by a member (30) which can only
be unlocked and opened in response to input of a coded
signal to the postage meter.
Patent EP-0899700-A3 (EP)
Inventor: HASHIMOTO MANABU
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 1998-07-16
Abstract: In a sales management apparatus, control programs necessary
for operating in different modes are stored in respective mode
keys and any desirable control program is loaded by using a
corresponding mode key to realize saving in memory capacity
of the apparatus. A sales management apparatus having a memory
for writing and reading a control program, a mode key having
a memory for storing a control program, means for registering
a person in charge according to data provided from the mode
key and means for transmitting the control program from the
mode key, which can switch a control program to another, e.g.,
registering, setting, checking or exact calculation program
by replacing a mode-key by another.
Patent EP-0907125-A3 (EP)
Inventor: PERCIVAL LYNN CLEVELAND
IPC: G06F12/00
Filed: 1998-08-06
Abstract: A list of various versions of file sets that need to be reconciled (collisions) are automatically loaded into a collision handler. The user works through the list, resolving differences by selecting one of the files or by merging several of them through selection and modification, as required. The user is provided with buttons that allow rapid changes between different styles of views (Split, Composite, Split-Merge, Composite-Merge) which allows the user to see the files in a number of different ways to further facilitate the process.
Patent EP-0927639-A3 (EP)
Inventor: TSURUOKA YUJI
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 1998-12-24
Abstract: When the exchanged ink tank (2) is considered as
"brandnew" by the information writing circuit (35),
the first fuse is blown. The third fuse to the
fifth fuse are blown according to individual
discrimination number next to the used individual
discrimination number stored in the RAM (32). Then,
the integrating counter according to individual
discrimination number is selected and this selected
counter value is reset. On the other hand, when the
exchanged ink tank is considered as "used",
individual discrimination number written by the
third fuse to the fifth fuse is read out, and the
integrating counter according to individual
discrimination number is selected. The number of
printing dots per line is counted and integrating
value is compared to the predetermined waste count
number of ink per line. When integrating value is
over the waste count number, an empty message is
shown on the display portion (36).
Patent EP-0945726-A3 (EP)
Title: Ultraschall-Prüfvorrichtung mit einer Anzahl nebeneinander angeordneter, einzelner Prüfköpfe
Inventor: PRAUSE REINHARD DIPL-ING
IPC: G01N29/26
Filed: 1999-02-05
Abstract: Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Ultraschall-Prüfvorrichtung, insbesondere
für die zerstörungsfrele Werkstoffprüfung und mit einer Anzahl n
nebeneinander angeordneter, einzelner Prüfköpfe (20) sowie mit mindestens
einem Sender (26) und einem Empfänger (28) für den Betrieb mindestens
eines Prüfkopfes (20), wobei die Prüfvorrichtung in Prüftakten arbeitet
und innerhalb eines Prüftaktes zunächst der Sender (26) einen Sendeimpuls
abgibt und im Anschluß daran der Empfänger (28) eine Empfangszeit hat.
Benachbarte Prüfköpfe (20) sind jeweils durch einen Schalter elektrisch
miteinander verbunden, dass eine Steuereinheit (24) für diese Schalter
vorgesehen, die die Schalter getaktet vom Prüftakt so betätigt, dass während
eines Prüftaktes ein Prüfkopf (20) zumindest für einen Teil der Zeitdauer
dieses Prüftaktes mit dem ihm links benachbarten Prüfkopf (20),
aber nicht mit dem ihm rechts benachbarten Prüfkopf (20) verbunden ist
und während eines anderen Prüftaktes derselbe Prüfkopf (20) nicht mit
dem ihm links benachbarten Prüfkopf (20) verbunden ist.
Patent EP-0945582-A3 (EP)
Inventor: GERSDORF OLIVER
IPC: E05F15/63
Filed: 1999-03-19
Abstract: Die Erfindung betrifft ein Fenster (1) oder eine Tür mit einem Rahmen (2) und einem
Flügel (3) sowie einem Stellantrieb (150) mit z.B. elektrischem Motor (151). Der Stellantrieb dient
dazu, den Flügel (3) gegenüber dem Rahmen (2) durch eine Abdicht- und
Verriegelungsvorrchtung in eine Verriegelungs- und eine Lüftungsstellung bringen
zu können. 
     Es soll eine Weiterbildung dahingehend erfolgen, daß einerseits ein einfacher
Stellantrieb (150) mit z.B. elektrischem Motor (151) Verwendung finden kann, daß dabei aber
auch der Flügel (3) eine gesicherte Lüftungsstellung aufweist. 
     Die Aufgabe wird dadurch gelöst, daß die Verriegelungsvorrichtung aus Schienen (5,6,7,8)
besteht, die entlang den Kanten des Rahmens (2) oder Flügels (3) oder in Aussparungen
dieser Kanten beweglich angeordnet sind. Zumindest eine der Schienen (5,6,7,8) ist zur
Einstellung einer Lüftungsstellung unabhängig von den übrigen Schienen (5,6,7,8)
verlagerbar und gibt einen Lüftungsspalt zwischen Flügel (3) und Rahmen (2) frei.
Patent EP-0950571-A3 (EP)
Inventor: MIEGLITZ HANS-HELMUT
IPC: H04B1/3877
Filed: 1999-03-27
Abstract: Beschrieben wird eine Einbauvorrichtung für Fahrzeuge, insbesondere zur
lösbaren Halterung eines Handtelefons (Handy). Die Einbauvorrichtung ist
ausgebildet mit einem in einem Aufnahmeschacht eines Fahrzeugteils (1), wie
Armaturentafel, Konsole oder dgl. anzuordnenden, nach vorne offenen
Gehäuse (2), einem über eine im wesentlichen vertikal ausgerichtete
Drehachse (5) in das Gehäuse (2) einschwenkbaren und aus dem Gehäuse (2)
herausschwenkbaren Tragteil (16), einer am Tragteil (16) angeordneten Auflageplatte
(7) für das Handy (12) bei aus dem Gehäuse (2) herausgeschwenktem
Tragteil (16) und einer im wesentlichen horizontal ausgerichteten
Schwenkachse (11) zwischen dem Tragteil (16) und der Auflageplatte (7).
Patent EP-0953945-A3 (EP)
Inventor: FURLANI JOHN L
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 1999-04-26
Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for reducing the
overhead associated with performing area-image operations on a tiled image. The
invention detects when an area-image operation, that uses a source pixel contribution
map, requires pixel values from one or more adjacent tiles. The invention also generates
a list of boxes that represent pixel image information. These boxes are split with respect
to the image edges and the tile edges within the image. The split boxes are used to direct
memory buffer allocation for cobbled portions of the image and to leave the majority of
the tile's pixel information to be operated on within memory buffer holding the tile.
Thus, the invention provides a mechanism to assemble image data that crosses tile edges
without copying major portions of the tile from one memory buffer to another.
Additionally, each resulting box represents sufficient pixel values such that existing
image processing techniques currently are applied to area-image operations can also be
applied to tiled images. Thus, box can be processed by an MMX-like instruction or
image hardware accelerator.
Patent EP-0963728-A3 (EP)
Inventor: THOMPSON LUKE P
IPC: A47K5/12
Filed: 1999-06-10
Abstract: A device which measures individual employee usage of a liquid product or hand
soap dispenser as part of an overall hygiene compliance program. The dispenser (100)
consists of a self-contained keypad/display module (120) which is attached to a standard
hand soap dispenser (100). An employee enters a unique personal ID code and then
activates the dispenser (100). The dispenser (100) counts all inputs to the dispenser (100) in order to
generate meaningful data for management. Alternatively, the dispenser (100) may only
track and report total usage and not account for individual employee usage.
Patent EP-0990521-A3 (EP)
Inventor: WAHL JOCHEN
IPC: B41F35/00
Filed: 1999-09-29
Abstract: The cleaning device has a wash chamber (30) and at least five fixed spray devices (56) which are set along an axis parallel to the axis of the screen roller (64) to spray the cleaning fluid (40) onto the roller at different angles (58) so that at least each two adjoining spra devices are not aligned at the same angle. The screen roller can be mounted on a drive roller (72). A spray guard (76) is provided in the wash chamber.
Patent EP-0992748-A3 (EP)
Inventor: BAN TAKASHI
IPC: F25B13/00
Filed: 1999-10-04
Abstract: An air conditioning system 100 may include a compressor 101 having a driving
chamber111, a heating circuit 310 and a controller 203. This system may release high
pressure refrigerant from the compressor discharge port 141 into the compressor driving
chamber 111 by opening a capacity control valve 181 when the discharge pressure of the
refrigerant discharged from the compressor 101 exceeds a predetermined reference value.
By increasing the pressure within the driving chamber 111, the compressor discharge capacity
can be reduced. As a result, the discharge pressure of the compressor 101 will be reduced by
the reduction in the compressor discharge capacity. Further, the controller 203 may decrease
the reference value in accordance with a value related to change in the discharge pressure.
As a result, the capacity control valve 181 can be opened at an early stage of the increasing of
the discharge pressure if the discharge pressure increases rapidly.