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Patent EP-0639812-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KROMER STEPHEN C
IPC: G01R31/317
Filed: 1994-08-03
Abstract: An apparatus for synchronizing a plurality of asynchronous circuits during testing operations is provided. The apparatus includes first and second clock inputs, a test mode input, and an output. The apparatus receives a first clock signal from a first clock at the first clock input, and a second clock signal from a second clock at the second clock input. Responsive to the state of a test mode signal at the test mode input, the apparatus generates either the first clock signal or the second clock signal at the output. A first circuit is arranged to be driven by the output of the apparatus, while a second circuit is driven by one of the first or second clocks. Consequently, the first and second circuits are driven by different clocks when the test mode signal is in one state, and driven by the same clock when the test mode signal is in another state. Because the first and second circuits are driven by the same clock during testing operations, the timing of the communications between the circuits is predictable, making it possible to perform certain testing techniques that are not possible when the timing of inter-circuit communication is not predictable.
Patent EP-0643530-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SUZUOKI MASAKAZU C O INT PROP
IPC: H04N19/176
Filed: 1994-09-13
Abstract: Digital image data are compressed in a first iteration  of orthogonally transforming a predetermined amount of the  original image data, such as index data for a sprite pattern, and  quantizing the transform coefficients. Then the quantized data  are locally decoded, and the decoded data are compared with the  original image data. If there are no errors, that is, the  decoded data matches the original image data, the quantized data  are variable length encoded to form compressed data for output,  such as recording on a CD-ROM recording medium. If there are  errors, then a next iteration is performed, in which the original  image data are bit shifted and then orthogonally transformed, the  transform coefficients are quantized, and the quantized data are  locally decoded. As before, the decoded data are compared with  the original image data. If there are no errors, the quantized  data are variable length encoded to form compressed data for  output. If there are errors, then the original image data are  further bit shifted in a next iteration, and the above described  processing is repeated until there are no errors. The recorded  compressed data are reproduced, variable length decoded,  dequantized, inverse orthogonally transformed, inverse bit  shifted, and used as picture data for display on a television.
Patent EP-0656457-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KILBORN HILARY MARK HOWL
IPC: E06B3/82
Filed: 1994-12-02
Abstract: A security door comprises first and second sheet metal door panel members (10, 20), a pair of internal side rails (30, 31) and a top and bottom rail (40, 41). Each of the door panel members (10, 20) has overturned lip formations (11, 21) along its edges, the free ends of which overlie their respective door panel member (10, 20) in spaced-apart relationship thereto. The rails (30, 31, 40, 41) have a pair of longitudinal grooves (32, 42) along at least one of their faces, which grooves receive the overturned lip formations (11, 21) of respective door panel members (10, 20). Between their grooves (32, 42), the rails may have recesses (33, 34) adapted to receive hinges, locking mechanisms or the like. The rails may be double-sided with different recess formations on opposite sides. The constructional features of the door are concealed from view when the door is closed in use and hence are not vulnerable to attack. For aesthetic purposes, a capping member (50) may be attached around the door periphery.
Patent EP-0662639-A2 (EP)
Inventor: OHTA MITSURU
IPC: G03G13/09
Filed: 1994-12-22
Abstract: An electrostatic latent image developer containing a carrier, a toner, and an electric field adjusting agent. The electric field adjusting agent is formed as particles having an average particle size smaller than that of the carrier, and contains a magnetic powder in a specific amount less than that of a magnetic powder contained in the carrier and greater than that of a magnetic powder contained in the toner. The magnetic powder may be deposited on the surface of each particle of the electric field adjusting agent to form a conductive layer capable of smoothly taking or imparting charges away from or to the toner. Accordingly, an electric field formed in a gap between a developing sleeve and a photosensitive member can be intensified to thereby prevent an edge effect and enhance a permittivity in this gap. Accordingly, the electrostatic latent image formed on the photosensitive member can be faithfully developed.
Patent EP-0663294-A2 (EP)
Inventor: NAGASHIMA MASASUMI C O CANON K
IPC: B41J2/165
Filed: 1995-01-17
Abstract: When the vicinity of discharge ports of the recording head (1) of an ink jet recording apparatus is wiped for cleaning, ink is prevented from splashing in order to avoid any spoilage in the interior of a recording apparatus due to ink stains resulting from ink splashing. 
     An ink jet recording apparatus for recording by discharging ink from recording means (1) to a recording medium is provided with a wiping member (27) capable of abutting upon a discharge port surface (81) of the recording means, and a relative speed is generated between the wiping member (27) and recording means when the wiping member abuts upon the recording means to clean the discharge port surface (81) thereof, and then, the contact of the wiping member with the recording means (1) is released in the direction parting from the recording means in a state that the wiping member (27) is on the discharge port surface (81) while the relative speed is being generated between the recording means and wiping member (27).
Patent EP-0697260-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HAMADA YASUNORI
IPC: B07C3/02
Filed: 1995-08-18
Abstract: The present invention provides a sorter system wherein sorters that can perform sorting operations such as destination and delivery sorting operations and sequencing operations such as a carrier route sequencing operation for sheets with sorting information attached thereto as required can be configured. Transfer means (16) are coupled to sorting information reading means (13) for reading sorting information from sheets (1) transferred by transfer means (14). A plurality of sorters (110, 120, ...) for loading the sheets (1) therein according to the sorting information read by the sorting information reading means (13) are coupled to the transfer means (16) in such a way that any number of sorters can be added or removed from said sorters (110, 120, ...) as required. This invention can provide a sorter system capable of expanding sorting and sequencing functions, and also reduce costs and a required installation space.
Patent EP-0719795-A2 (EP)
Inventor: TAYLOR ROBERT J
IPC: C08F20/34
Filed: 1995-12-14
Abstract: A method of preparing a carbamate-functional acrylic polymer is described, comprising the steps of:
     (A) preparing a mixture comprising:
   (1) one or more acrylic monomers comprising hydroxy-functional groups or groups that can be converted to hydroxy functional groups,   (2) optionally, one or more other addition polymerizable monomers, and   (3) a carbamate compound, and       (B) heating said mixture in the presence of a free radical initiator and an esterification catalyst, thereby forming a carbamate-functional acrylic polymer.
Patent EP-0683465-A2 (EP)
Inventor: YAKER RHODA
IPC: G16H40/67
Filed: 1995-05-16
Abstract: A remote access medical network (10) which minimizes paperwork in connection with health care services includes an insurance network (12) for processing an insurance claim. A remote terminal (30, 34, 38, 42) located at a health care service provider sends the insurance claim to the insurance network. A card reader (32, 36, 40, 44) coupled to the remote terminal (30, 34, 38, 40) reads information about a patient from a patient health care card (50) for completing the insurance claim, and reads payment information from the health care card (50) for completing payment to the health care service provider. The patient health care card (50) is preferably a smart card (50). The smart card (50) may be used to provide payment to the service provider. Insurance payments are obtained by transmitting the insurance claim to the insurance network (12). A financial network (13) credits a bank account of the service provider via an electronic funds transfer.
Patent EP-0701246-A2 (EP)
Inventor: OTTESEN HAL HJALMAR
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 1995-07-13
Abstract: A disk drive (102) stores multimedia data in long spiral data tracks. The tracks on opposite surfaces of the disk (201) spiral in opposite directions, so that a track on one surface can be read as the actuator (205) sweeps in, and a track on the opposite surface can be read as the actuator sweeps out. Because the actuator only follows spiral tracks without performing long seek operations, the actuator motor (207) can be reduced in size and stresses on actuator bearings and other parts are reduced. Additionally, due to reduced disturbances associated with seeks, it is possible to follow tracks more closely and therefore reduce the width of individual tracks. Further cost reductions are accomplished by spinning the disks at a slower speed and reducing the size of the spin motor (203) accordingly. Finally, data density can be increased simply because multimedia data does not require the same low error rate as conventional data. Preferably, a group of disk drives optimized for multimedia data is used to form a video-on-demand system. Compressed, interleaved portions of a video presentation, such as a motion picture, are stored in blocks on the spiral tracks. The drives read the blocks on one spiral track at a time from beginning to end, placing the data from these blocks in a set of buffers corresponding to different short time intervals. Video signals are output from the buffers. Any short time interval of the presentation can be accessed on demand by switching to the appropriate buffer.
Patent EP-0700650-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GLAESER WILLI
IPC: A47B96/06
Filed: 1995-09-05
Abstract: The bracket structure, for mounting a self to a wall for shelving of different thicknesses, has a carrier and clamping section (1) round the rear end of the shelf, and a covering section (11) without a carrier or clamping function. The carrier/clamping section (1) has a lower laying surface (2) projection for the shelf below the shelf grip zone (3) which is less than twice the height of the grip zone (3). A projecting mounting head (4) with a clamping screw (7) for the shelf is over the clamping zone (3). The covering section (11) is placed on the mounting head (4) of the carrier/clamp section (1) and its position is set vertically by the setting of the clamping screw (7). The carrier/clamp section (1) and the covering section (11) are hollow injection moulded bodies of plastics, and esp. polyamide.
Patent EP-0802353-A2 (EP)
Inventor: TSUCHIYA SAOTO
IPC: F16H61/02
Filed: 1996-12-18
Abstract: If a shift to the 3rd speed is decided during the 5th-4th speed shift operation in which the hydraulic servo for a second clutch is released by pressure regulation control, a changeover valve is switched by a solenoid valve so that the fluid pressure P C2  from the pressure regulating valve previously controlling the fluid pressure P C2  is conducted to a third clutch hydraulic servo. Thereby the third clutch hydraulic servo pressure P C3  stands by at a predetermined engaging pressure P H  and, at the same time, the servo-start of a fourth brake fluid pressure P B4  is performed by another pressure regulating valve. Meanwhile, the fluid pressure P C2  is released by an accumulator. After the servo-start ends and the 4th speed is established, the 4-3 speed shift control is performed, thus preventing shift shocks and reducing shift duration.
Patent EP-0734137-A2 (EP)
Inventor: EATON JOHN RICHARD
IPC: H04L69/40
Filed: 1996-03-11
Abstract: A data processing system comprises a number of processing nodes interconnected by a data transmission network. The network is "hairpin" shaped, having a first leg, a second leg, and a loopback connection connecting the first leg to the second leg. Each node sends public write messages on to the first leg, and receives messages from the second leg. All the messages flow through the loopback connection, which thus serves as a central chronology point for the system, defining a unique chronological order for the messages. The network can be reconfigured, to split it into a number of sub-networks, each with first and second legs interconnected by a loopback connection. The system may include a backup node, for disaster recovery, situated at a very long distance from the processing nodes.
Patent EP-0737874-A2 (EP)
Inventor: DEVEAU GEORGE FRANK
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 1996-04-02
Abstract: This invention relates to apparatuses and methods for aligning optical fibers housed in an optical fiber array with optical waveguides coupled to an optical integrated circuit (OIC) housed in an OIC assembly of a related invention. An apparatus of this invention includes a first micropositoner in which the optical fiber array is mounted, and a second micropositioner in which the OIC assembly is mounted. An adhesive is applied to one or both opposing ends of the optical fiber array and the OIC assembly, and the first and second micropositioners are manipulated to move the optical fiber array end in close proximity to the OIC assembly end so that the adhesive contacts the ends of the optical fiber array and the OIC assembly to form an optical fiber/adhesive/optical waveguide interface. One optical fiber, preferably toward one side of the optical fiber array, is selected and light from a light source, preferably a laser, is generated and supplied to the selected optical fiber. The optical fiber is aligned by manipulating one or both of the first and second micropositioners until the selected optical fiber is aligned with a respective optical waveguide. The alignment of the optical fiber with its respective optical waveguide is accomplished by monitoring the light scattered from the optical fiber/adhesive/optical waveguide interface using a light detector coupled to a lock-in amplifier. The lock-in amplifier receives a signal from the light source indicative of the modulation frequency of the light source, and detects only light of the same modulation frequency scattered from the interface. One or both of the micropositioners are manipulated until the light scattered from the interface is a minimum, indicating proper alignment of the optical fiber with its respective optical waveguide. Using the aligned optical fiber and optical waveguide as a rotation axis, the first and second micropostioners are manipulated to rotate the optical fiber array relative to the OIC assembly about the rotation axis while applying light to the optical fibers. When the light scattered from the interface is a minimum, the optical fibers are aligned with respective optical waveguides. The adhesive is then cured to fix the optical fibers relative to the optical waveguides, for example, by the application of ultraviolet light or heat with an appropriate temperature, depnding upon the type of adhesive used.
Patent EP-0765928-A2 (EP)
Inventor: JAKOB HUBER ING
IPC: C10J3/06
Filed: 1996-08-14
Abstract: Gas generator produces a fuel gas continuously, by incomplete combustion of solids with air. In the new unit, a rotating tube (1) is divided internally into at least three zones (4,5,6). In its reduced ends (7), fixed closures (8, 9) seal it from the surrounding atmosphere. The feedstock (12) is supplied through one closure (8); the end product is at least partially removed through the other (9). The material makes its way along the tube, which has a rotary drive (10, 11). Also claimed is the method of operation, in which the combustion air to be supplied to the generator is used to cool the gases produced.
Patent EP-0867030-A2 (EP)
Inventor: DREXLER JOHANN
IPC: H01H50/32
Filed: 1996-12-03
Abstract: Bei bestimmten Anwendungsfällen muß ein ausgelöstes Schaltgerät (1), z.B. ein Schütz, seine EIN-Stellung beibehalten, auch wenn die Stromversorgung unterbrochen wird. Dies wird durch eine mechanische Verklinkung mittels einer in einem Lager (12) gehaltenen Klinke (11) bewirkt, die bei Auslösung des Schaltgeräts (1) federkraftbelastet in eine Freisparung (5) des Kontaktträgers (4) eingreift. Über ein Entriegelungsgerät (7) ist ein Winkelhebel (16) betätigbar, der die Klinke (11) verschwenkt und den Kontaktträger (4) freigibt. Die Entriegelung kann auch von Hand über die Schaltstellungsanzeige (23) des Kontaktträgers (8) erfolgen.
Patent EP-0773413-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SATORU KOTOH
IPC: F24F1/00
Filed: 1994-02-24
Abstract: Guide vanes (203) are rotatably mounted in a blow-outlet (201) of the air-conditioning equipment. Each vane has a C-shaped annular pivotal bearing (210). A sleeve (221) fits in the bearing (210) and is held by it. A shaft (204) extending from an inner wall (202) of the blow-outlet (201) is inserted into the sleeve (221). Claws (224) project from the upper end portion of the shaft (204) to retain the sleeve (221).
Patent EP-0799814-A2 (EP)
Title: Verfahren zur Hydrierung von aromatischen Verbindungen, in denen mindestens eine Hydroxylgruppe an einen aromatischen Kern gebunden ist
Inventor: RUETTER HEINZ DR
IPC: B01J23/46
Filed: 1997-02-07
Abstract: Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Hydrierung von aromatischen Verbindungen, in denen mindestens eine Hydroxylgruppe an einen aromatischen Kern gebunden ist, wobei man mindestens eine dieser Verbindungen in Gegenwart eines Katalysators mit freiem Wasserstoff in Berührung bringt, wobei der Katalysator Ruthenium und gegebenenfalls mindestens ein Metall der I-, VII- oder VIII-Nebengruppe in einer Menge von 0,01 bis 30 Gew.-%, vorzugsweise 0,2 bis 15 Gew.-%, bezogen auf das Gesamtgewicht des Katalysators, aufgebracht auf einen Träger, umfaßt, wobei der Träger einen mittleren Porendurchmesser von mindestens 0,1 µm, vorzugsweise mindestens 0,5 µm, und eine Oberfläche von höchstens 15 m<2>/g, vorzugsweise höchstens 10 m<2>/g, aufweist.
Patent EP-0798156-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MACK JOHN
IPC: B60N2/015
Filed: 1997-03-27
Abstract: The mounting has two parts. The first (30a,60a) is attached to the underside of the seat (10). The second (30b,60b), which engages with the first, is located on the vehicle chassis (20). The parts are connected by a single releasable turning linkage, with a second such linkage along the seat offset to the first. The second linkage is lockable. The linkages are arranged symmetrically along the length direction of the vehicle.
Patent EP-0817362-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HONG WILBUR E
IPC: H02M7/537
Filed: 1997-06-25
Abstract: VHF DC to AC inverters which include switching circuitry (13; 115, 125) and multiple resonant waveshaping networks (C11, L11, C12, C21, L21, C22; C111, L111, C221, L221, C331, L331, C441, L441) connected between the switching circuitry (13; 115, 125) and respective load circuits (33, 43; 133, 143).
Patent EP-0832802-A2 (EP)
Inventor: DIEBEL MICHAEL
IPC: B60T8/00
Filed: 1997-09-24
Abstract: The pressure produced by the pump (1) is used by at least one further unit (3). The feeder pipe (4) to the chamber of the main brake cylinder (2) is connected to the return pipe (5) of the at least one further unit which joins the further unit to the liquid-storage container (6). A choke (7) is positioned between the connection of the inlet pipe to the chamber of the main brake cylinder and the liquid storage container, and is switchable between at least two settings.
Patent EP-0837308-A2 (EP)
Inventor: POPIO JAMES A
IPC: G01B11/16
Filed: 1997-10-14
Abstract: An apparatus and related methods for capturing a digital foot print image of a tire
and for extrapolating load-deflection curves of the tire is presented. A frame carries a
test pod that is coupled to a tire to perform various tests. In one application, a loading
plate couples the tire to a transparent plate on the test pod where a camera captures a
digital gray-scale image of the tire foot print. A processor converts the gray-scale image
into a pressure map wherein each pixel of the digital image is correlated to a pressure
value. In another application, the loading plate couples the tire to a sliding cover plate
on the test pod, wherein the loading plate is incremented through a plurality of load
values at predetermined inflation pressures. By using, two inflation pressures, the
processor extrapolates further load-deflection curves for the tire at other inflation
pressures. The apparatus also provides a unique way for imparting camber on the tire
during the above tests. The data collected from the foot print image and load-deflection
curves may he used to analyze the construction, operation, noise generation
characteristics and performance of the tire.
Patent EP-0802068-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BAERENWALD PHILIP M
IPC: B42D15/02
Filed: 1997-04-10
Abstract: An informative card, such as a baseball trading card, has a rectangular shape and is made of a single thin sheet of metal in such a way that it is free of pointed corners or exposed raw edges. The informative card (20) has four rounded corners (25) and a double-thickness frame (27) defined by a folded lip (50) which has four straight edges (52, 54) and four rounded connectors (55) joining the straight edges (52, 54) at the corners (25). The folded lip (50) provides an unbroken radiused peripheral edge bordering the card. A central display panel (28) of the card is offset rearwardly to form a raised ledge (34) on the front side (21) of the card surrounding the central display panel (28).
Patent EP-0813136-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CHANDLER GREGORY J
IPC: H05K7/14
Filed: 1997-04-16
Abstract: Front and rear housings of a industrial computer workstation are mechanically connected by separable hinges and a manually operable latch and are electrically connected in a closed position through a cableless connection provided by a two-part electrical connector. The connector includes connector halves which mate together in the closed position. The front and rear housings are pivotally and completely removably connected to move from the closed position to an open position by the separable hinges. The front housing is adapted to be permanently mounted to an end user's electrical panel. The rear housing is piloted and latched into place against the front housing by a pilot and the latch, respectively. The latch and the separable hinges eliminate the need for any special tools in completely removing the rear housing. The pilot is preferably a tapered pin which steers and seats the rear housing against the front housing. Once the rear housing is unlatched and hinged out, it can be lifted off the separable hinges. The front housing preferably supports a membrane keyboard for user interface with a computer housed within the rear housing. The front housing also includes a window in which a flat panel display preferably housed within the rear housing is aligned for the projection of images through the window. In this way, access to change electronic components such as the computer, the display, and display back lights is easy, thereby providing easy maintenance and service of the electronic components.
Patent EP-0837363-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BEGLEY WILLIAM JAMES
IPC: G03C7/305
Filed: 1997-10-06
Abstract: A photographic element comprising a support
having situated thereon at least one silver halide
emulsion layer, the element containing an image
modifying compound which comprises a magenta coupler
moiety which upon reaction with oxidized color
developing agent during processing forms a dye, said
coupler moiety having attached to the coupling site,
either directly or through a timing group, a 1,2,3-triazole
moiety, the attachment being through the
second nitrogen atom of the triazole moiety.