baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-1431254-A2 (EP)
Inventor: DIGIOVANNI DAVID J
IPC: C03B37/018
Filed: 2003-11-14
Abstract: Fluorine doping of trench layers in MCVD preforms is enhanced by
exposing a silica soot layer, produced by MCVD, to a fluorine-containing gas at
high pressure. The high pressure exposure is integrated into the MCVD
process.
Patent EP-1352799-A2 (EP)
Inventor: REUTER DAVID F
IPC: B60T13/74
Filed: 2003-03-25
Abstract: A hybrid brake apparatus (10, or 100) for a vehicle (12) includes a
hydraulic brake circuit having a first fluid circuit and a second fluid circuit
connected to a master cylinder (14) for generating hydraulic pressure in the first
and a second fluid circuits, and electrically actuated brake elements (38,40)
controllable as a function of the hydraulic pressure in one or the other of the
first and second fluid circuits. The apparatus (10) may include a pedal feel
emulator (102) in one of the fluid circuits. The apparatus (10 or 100) may also
include a booster (42) for amplifying pressure in the fluid circuits, a sensor (46) fo
determining that the booster (42) has failed, and control elements (36) providing
compensation for the failed booster (42) during operation of the electrically
actuated brakes (38,40) while the booster (42) is inoperative.
Patent EP-1413985-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GINDELE EDWARD B
IPC: G06T5/40
Filed: 2003-10-13
Abstract: A method of enhancing the tonal and spatial characteristics of a digital image includes receiving a source digital image wherein the source digital image is in a luminance-chrominance representation having a luminance digital image channel and at least two chrominance digital image channels; generating a tone scale function that can be used to enhance the tonal characteristics of the source digital image; and classifying the tone scale function into one of two or more categories wherein the classification categories include expansive and compressive. The method further includes using the tone scale function, a spatial filter, and the luminance digital image channel to generate an enhanced luminance digital image channel when the tone scale function has been classified as compressive, and using the tone scale function and the luminance digital image channel to generate an enhanced luminance digital image channel when the tone scale function has been classified as expansive.
Patent EP-1428810-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SOUTHERN EDWIN MELLOR
IPC: C12Q1/6872
Filed: 1999-05-17
Abstract: A method of making a set of labelled compounds by the use of a preferably particulate
support, comprises dividing the support into lots, performing a different chemical
reaction on each lot of the support,  e.g.  to couple a chemical moiety to that lot of the
support, tagging a fraction of each lot of the support with a different label, and
combining the said lots of the support. The steps are repeated several times, preferably
to build up oligomer molecules carrying labels which identify the nature and position of
a monomer unit of the oligomer, and which are releasable from the support. Preferred
labels, which are releasable from the compounds by cleavage to provide charged groups
for analysis by mass spectrometry, are groups of the trityl (trimethylphenyl) family.
Also claimed are libraries of these labels and their use in assays and nucleic acid
analysis methods.
Patent EP-1350527-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KOJIMA SEIJI
IPC: A61M5/145
Filed: 1998-01-09
Abstract: In a liquid infusion apparatus, an incremental linear encoder is arranged along the
feeding shaft direction of the liquid infusion apparatus to directly monitor the movement
and position of a carriage part which applies an action to a plunger. A detecting sensor is
provided at a starting point of a remaining liquid quantity small region to recognize the
absolute position at said region by using feed-back pulses from said encoder. A pressing
device for pressing a flange of the plunger to a plunger receiving portion of a slider by
holding arms is provided. A pressure sensor Is arranged between said plunger receiving
portion and the slider to detect a negative pressure applied to the plunger in such a manner
that the other operation states of pressure are detected based on a detected value of
pressure at which the flange is pressed to the plunger receiving portion. The holding arms
which are able to open are moved in the moving direction of the slider to press for holding
the flange of the plunger to the plunger holding portion of the slider. The holding arm
for press holding the flange of the plunger with the slider is supported rotatably freely by
ashaft and urged to rotate by aspring in the clockwise direction. 
     A projection which is engaged with asmall projection provided an end of the holding
arms is provided on a lever, so that the holding arm can be rotated in the counterclockwise
direction by said projection. A half-nut releasing device interlocking with a retracting
lever provided on the slider for disengaging the half-nut from a feed screw Is
composed of means to urge the half-nut by a release cam having a step portion and of
means to press the flange of the plunger against the slider by the holding arm for holding
the flange of the plunger. A one-way clutch for transmitting a driving force in the syringe
pushing direction is arranged between the output shaft of a prime mover and the feed
screw.
Patent EP-1353496-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SAITO HITOSHI
IPC: H04N1/32
Filed: 2003-04-02
Abstract: The present invention, which includes a USB
interface for receiving recording data from an external
processor by using a first logical channel of multiple
logical channels thereof, a recording unit for
recording an image on the basis of recording data, and
the USB interface for connecting with the recording
unit, transfers recording data to the recoding unit via
the USB interface and causes the recording unit to
record, while forbidding to receive the recording data
from the external processor via the USB interface
during a recording operation of the recording unit.
Patent EP-1380799-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WEBER RICHARD M
IPC: H01Q1/02
Filed: 2003-07-05
Abstract: An apparatus (10) includes heat-generating
structure (12) disposed in an environment having an
ambient pressure, and a cooling system for removing
heat (21,22) from the heat-generating structure
(12). The cooling system includes a fluid coolant,
structure which reduces a pressure of the coolant to
a subambient pressure at which the coolant has a
boiling temperature less than a temperature of the
heat-generating structure (12); and structure which
directs a flow of the liquid coolant at the
subambient pressure so that it is brought into
thermal communication with the heat-generating
structure (12), the coolant then absorbing heat and
changing to a vapor. 
     To be accompanied, when published, by Figure 1 of
the drawings.
Patent EP-1383118-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KATO MASAHIRO
IPC: G11B7/127
Filed: 2003-07-10
Abstract: In a recording unit (1) of an information recording
apparatus (30) which performs information recording on an optical
disc (2) and the like, recording waveform data (S10) defining
a driving pulse to be supplied to a recording light source such
as a laser diode (LD) is prepared as digital data. The digital
data is produced in consideration of individual characteristics
caused by the laser diode (LD) and the laser driver (22) and
the combination thereof so that preferred laser emitting
waveforms can be obtained when the laser diode and the laser
driver are utilized, and the data is stored in advance. During
actual information recording, the prepared digital data are read
out and the driving pulse waveforms (S10) are generated according
to data to be recorded, a recording power (Pw) and the like.
The driving pulse waveforms (S10) are converted to analog signals
(S12), by which a laser diode is driven. Accordingly, effects
of individual characteristics of the laser diode and the like
are eliminated and appropriate information recording can be
performed.
Patent EP-1428521-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LEE ROBERT STANLEY
IPC: A61K8/34
Filed: 2003-11-24
Abstract: Hair removal, especially from armpits damages skin, for
example by irritating it, and this can be exacerbated by the
application of antiperspirants to control body odour
generation. In the present invention, the deleterious
effects of hair removal, eg shaving, and antiperspirancy can
be ameliorated by employing antiperspirant compositions
containing a natural oil and glycerol to a combined
concentration of from 1.5 to 15% by weight and in a weight
ratio of from 4:1 to 1:4.
Patent EP-1481450-A2 (EP)
Inventor: UNGAR JEFFREY E
IPC: H01S5/026
Filed: 2003-03-03
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un laser à semi-conducteur comportant une section de laser à rétroaction et une section d'amplification. La section de laser à rétroaction produit un faisceau laser présentant une intensité maximale pour une première longueur d'onde, que la section d'amplification transforme en faisceau de forte puissance. La section d'amplification présente un pic de gain optique pour une deuxième longueur d'onde décalée par rapport à la première. Ce décalage donne un faisceau de sortie présentant une largeur de raie beaucoup plus étendue que celle de la section de laser à rétroaction seule. Ladite largeur de raie est relativement stable même si une partie de la lumière se rétro-reflète dans le laser à semi-conducteur.
Patent EP-1472021-A2 (EP)
Title: Compositions a base de bacteries oxydant l'ammoniaque et procedes d'utilisation
Inventor: WHITLOCK DAVID R
IPC: A61K35/74
Filed: 2003-01-13
Abstract: L'invention concerne une préparation et un procédé de traitement d'un sujet ayant développé ou susceptible de développer au moins une des maladies parmi l'hypertension, la maladie d'Alzheimer, l'obésité et le diabète de type II, la drépanocytose, la prééclampsie, le syndrome de la mort subite du nourrisson, ou une maladie vasculaire. Le procédé de l'invention consiste à positionner des bactéries oxydant l'ammoniaque à proximité d'une surface du sujet de façon à métaboliser l'ammoniaque en oxyde nitrique et en précurseurs d'oxyde nitrique.
Patent EP-1615497-A2 (EP)
Inventor: STEER CLIFFORD J
IPC: A61K35/12
Filed: 2003-04-02
Abstract: Methods for promoting viability of a transplant cell population by administering a hydrophilic bile acid, such as ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), salts thereof, and analogs thereof (e.g., glycoursodeoxycholic acid and tauroursodeoxycholic acid).
Patent EP-1511772-A2 (EP)
Inventor: NUR ISRAEL
IPC: C07K16/42
Filed: 2003-05-22
Abstract: Specific peptides have been discovered that mimic an idiotype of an autoantibody. Such peptides may be formed into polymers. The peptides may be used in pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of an autoimmune disease together with a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.
Patent EP-1506287-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KONZ JOHN O JR
IPC: C12N7/02
Filed: 2003-05-13
Abstract: A process for purifying virus particles, especially recombinant adenovirus vector particles, is presented. The process relies on various combinations of cell lysis, detergent-based precipitation of host cell contaminants away from the virus, depth filtration or centrifugation, ultrafiltration, nuclease digestion and chromatography to robustly and economically produce highly purified product. This process results in contaminating DNA levels which are consistently below detectable levels.
Patent EP-1519964-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HERR DONALD E
IPC: C09J201/00
Filed: 2003-06-19
Abstract: UV curable compositions, polymeric photoinitiators and precursors therefor are described.
Patent EP-1543303-A2 (EP)
Inventor: PRABHAKAR JAY
IPC: G01K1/02
Filed: 2003-07-15
Abstract: A temperature monitoring system (11) includes a device (13) for monitoring temperature over a period of time in view of one or more parameters, an adaptor (17) in communication with the temperature monitoring device (TMD) (13) and a data programming device (DPD) (15) in communication with the adaptor. The TDM (13) includes a temperature sensor (91), and a power source (93) for continuously supplying power to the CPU (85). The CPU (85) involves volatile memory into which measurements made by the temperature sensor (91) are stored, the volatile memory in the CPU (85) serving as the sole memory in the TDM (13). The TDM (13) is free of means for suspending power from the power source to the CPU (85). In use, each successive measurement taken by the temperature sensor (91) overwrites the previous measurement stored into the CPU volatile memory. In this manner, the TDM (13) stores no historical data throughout it monitoring process.
Patent EP-1570535-A2 (EP)
Title: Pile electrochimique appropriee a des dispositifs electroniques
Inventor: BARTLETT PHILIP NIGEL
IPC: C25D3/16
Filed: 2003-12-12
Abstract: L'invention concerne une pile électrochimique pour dispositif électronique portable. Ladite pile comprend une électrode positive, une électrode négative et un électrolyte et elle est caractérisée en ce qu'au moins l'électrode positive renferme une structure mésoporeuse possédant une disposition périodique de pores de taille sensiblement uniforme de coupe transversale de l'ordre de 10-8 à 10-9 m.
Patent EP-1565988-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KOCH R
IPC: H03K19/18
Filed: 2003-11-26
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for operating a logic device (10), according to which at least one output variable O = F (IA, IB) is formed from input variables (IA, IB) with an operator function F of the magnetic logic device (10) by means of at least one logic operation, the logic device (10) being set to a start mode prior to the operation with the aid of a specific operator control signal (SET) so as to execute the operator function F. Said operator control signal is selected among a group of control signals, by means of which different nonvolatile start modes that are characteristic of different logic functions can be specifically set. Also disclosed is a magnetic logic device (10) which is set up so as to implement the inventive method.
Patent EP-1540759-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MORITA KOJI
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2003-08-27
Abstract: L'invention concerne un ensemble de piles à combustible comprenant un empilement de piles à combustible (1) possédant une membrane électrolytique polymère (2), une électrode à air (4) et une électrode à combustible, un dispositif d'alimentation en air (19) destiné à acheminer de l'air, un dispositif d'alimentation en gaz combustible (20) servant à acheminer du gaz combustible, ainsi qu'un module de régulation d'humidité (5) permettant le mouvement de l'eau entre un passage d'air humide (6) et un passage d'air sec (7). L'électrode à air (4) est divisée en une électrode à air amont (4a) et une électrode à air aval (4b). L'air provenant du dispositif d'alimentation en air (19) est acheminé vers l'électrode à air amont (4a) après avoir traversé le passage d'air sec (7). L'air évacué de l'électrode à air amont (4a) est acheminé vers l'électrode à air aval (4b) après avoir traversé le passage d'air humide (6).
Patent EP-1546898-A2 (EP)
Inventor: TEE CHEE Y
IPC: G06F13/40
Filed: 2003-09-12
Abstract: An electronic apparatus with a USB connection has a functional circuit with a processor, a parallel address data bus coupled to the processor and a USB device controller circuit with a USB interface in parallel with said address/data bus. The apparatus contains an interface integrated circuit electronically between the USB connection on one hand and the parallel address/data interface and the USB interface on the other hand. The interface integrated circuit has external terminals for connecting to a USB bus, a transceiver capable of transceiving for both a USB host and a USB device, the transceiver having a USB interface, a host interface and a device interface. The USB interface is coupled to the USB connection. The device interface is connected to the external USB device controller circuit. A host controller is coupled to the host interface, the host controller being coupled to the functional circuits via the parallel data/address bus.
Patent EP-1459819-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BECKER RAINER DR
IPC: B21D39/03
Filed: 2004-02-13
Abstract: The compression level determination method has at least one eddy current sensor (7) used for generating an eddy current field in the vicinity of the compression coupling between the components (1,2) and for providing a measuring signal from which the compression level of the compression coupling can be determined. An independent claim for a device for determining the compression level of a cold-formed compression coupling between 2 components is also included.
Patent EP-1452896-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KUROKAWA TAKASHI
IPC: G02B6/12
Filed: 1997-09-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical
signal processing apparatus and optical signal
processing method which enable generation, waveform
shaping, waveform measurement, waveform recording,
correlation processing, and the like of optical
pulses of 1-10 ps. A basic construction of the
optical signal processing apparatus includes an
optical waveguide (9), (13), (22), (26), (33), (37),
(41), (56), a first means (2), (10), (14), (25),
(36), (42), (57) for equally distributing output
light of the optical waveguide, an optical waveguide
comprising an aggregate of optical waveguides
changing in optical length by a constant interval,
an arrayed waveguide (3), (11), (15), (24), (32),
(43), (58) for dividing the output light, second
means (4), (12), (16), (23), (34), (35), (59) for
focusing optical output of the arrayed waveguide,
and a mirror (110), (402), (2021), (2048), (2115)
for receiving and reflecting incident light focused
by the second means. Or, the apparatus includes an
optical waveguide, first means for equally
distributing output light of the optical waveguide,
an arrayed waveguide comprising an aggregate of
optical waveguides changing in optical length by a
constant interval for dividing the output light,
second means for focusing optical output of the
arrayed waveguide, and a spatial filter (5), (17),
(109) for receiving light focused by the second
means to distribute the incident light on a straight
line and making desired amplitude or phase 
modulation of the light according to the position on
the straight line and reflecting the light.
Patent EP-1475866-A2 (EP)
Inventor: EGUCHI SATOSHI
IPC: H01S3/032
Filed: 1997-06-30
Abstract: A laser oscillation apparatus includes: a laser
cavity unit for generating laser light by being provided
a voltage and optically amplifying the generated light by
means of a pair of mirrors; and a DC power source for
supplying the voltage required for generating the laser
light to a pair of discharge electrodes of the cavity
unit. Each of a cathode and an anode of the DC power
source is grounded via a grounding resistor.
Patent EP-1521134-A2 (EP)
Inventor: TSUJINO KIYOSHI
IPC: G03G15/00
Filed: 2004-08-06
Abstract: In an image forming apparatus, an image carrier (2) is configured to
rotate in a first direction. An image writer (6a) is adapted to irradiate the image
carrier to form an electrostatic latent image (2a,2b) thereon. A storage stores
information regarding a factor disturbing the formation of the latent image in
advance. A controller controls the irradiation of the image writer so as to
eliminate the disturbing factor, based on the information stored in the storage. 
     Also, a gear train between a driving motor and image carrier is designed
so as to allow an overlapping image exposure, to limit periodic speed
fluctuations.
Patent EP-1523957-A2 (EP)
Inventor: VAN TASSEL ROBERT A
IPC: A61L29/00
Filed: 2000-10-26
Abstract: Apparatus for permanent placement across an
ostium of a left atrial appendage in a patient, which
includes a filtering membrane configured to extend
across the ostium of the left atrial appendage. The
filtering membrane has a permeable structure which
allows blood to flow through but substantially inhibits
thrombus from passing therethrough. The apparatus also
includes a support structure attached to the filtering
membrane which retains the filtering membrane in
position across the ostium of the left atrial appendage
by permanently engaging a portion of the interior wall
of the left atrial appendage. The support structure
may be radially expandable from a first configuration
to a second configuration which engages the ostium or
the interior wall of the left atrial appendage. The
filtering membrane may define an opening therethrough
that is configured to expand from a first size which
inhibits the passage of thrombus therethrough to a
second size which allows an interventional device,
e.g., an expansion balloon, to pass therethrough, and
wherein the opening is resiliently biased towards the
first size.
Patent EP-1528097-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ARADI ALLEN A
IPC: F02M25/00
Filed: 2004-10-19
Abstract: A method reduces combustion chamber deposit flaking and spark ignited
internal combustion engines. The method includes supplying a fuel having an
additive that includes a metal-containing compound to a spark ignited internal
combustion engine. The metal-containing compound is supplied in an amount
effective to reduce combustion chamber deposit flaking. In one example, the
metal is manganese and the additive compound is MMT. The reduction or
elimination of combustion chamber deposit flaking means a reduction in cold
start emissions from the engine.
Patent EP-1526729-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ZHONG SHAWN SHENG
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2004-10-25
Abstract: A system and method that support both progressive and interlaced format video
transmission and display. The system utilizes de-interlacing techniques to convert input
interlaced format video to progressive format video, and compress and vertically scale the
progressive format video to communicate videos more efficiently in a progressive format.
The system also supports interlaced and progressive displays, where after decompressing
and vertically resealing the communicated compressed progressive format video, the
video may be converted to interlaced format if the display supports interlaced format
video. The system is capable of dynamically switching between the progressive and the
interlaced format modes.
Patent EP-1553803-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KUEFNER BIRGIT
IPC: H04R25/00
Filed: 2004-12-08
Abstract: The hearing device has a reception device, e.g. a microphone (1), for reception of an input signal and a detection device for detection of a hearing device value, linked to a signal generator (4) providing a device signal in dependence on the detected value, with an output device providing an output signal in dependence on the input signal and the device signal, the latter signals matched to one another via a matching device, e.g. for ensuring that the device signal is audible in the presence of a high level of background noise. An independent claim for a method for operation of a hearing device is also included.
Patent EP-1519471-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SASAKI KENJI
IPC: H02K17/26
Filed: 2000-07-13
Abstract: A synchronous motor includes a stator, a rotor and
permanent magnets. The rotor includes a rotor iron core and
rotatable relative to the stator, a plurality of conductor
bars accommodated within corresponding slots in the rotor
iron core. The conductor bars have their opposite ends
shortcircuited by respective shortcircuit rings to form a
starter squirrel cage conductor. The rotor also has a
plurality of magnet retaining slots defined therein at a
location on an inner side of the conductor bars, in which
hole permanent magnets are embedded.
Patent EP-1491375-A2 (EP)
Inventor: IMAI TOMONORI
IPC: F04B27/18
Filed: 2004-06-16
Abstract: A compressor output calculation unit having a variable displacement compressor, a condenser, a pressure reducing mechanism and an evaporator, wherein a compressor torque or power is calculated based on a detected or estimated value of a refrigerant flow rate, a detected or estimated value of a refrigerant discharge pressure, a detected or estimated value of a refrigerant suction pressure, and a compressor rotational speed, and a control unit using the same. The compressor torque or power may be estimated at a high accuracy without using a refrigerant flow sensor.