baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-1755014-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HAYASAKA SHOICHI
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2006-08-17
Abstract: A point-sequence approximation apparatus (1) includes a point-sequence approximation section (41) that determines whether a proportion of a straight-line approximation region is high as compared to that of a curve approximation region, that, if it is determined that the proportion of the straight-line approximation region is high as compared to that of the curve approximation region, repeatedly performs random setting of a candidate of an approximation straight line, and evaluation of approximation accuracy of the candidate of the approximation straight line based on distances between the candidate of the approximation straight line and the points constituting the point sequence, and that performs straight-line approximation by using the candidate of the approximation straight line with the best result of evaluation of the approximation accuracy as an approximation straight line.
Patent EP-1782782-A2 (EP)
Inventor: EFFING JOCHEM DR
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2006-10-20
Abstract: The method involves moving a part of a web material (12) along a folding edge which runs parallel to a machine direction, such that the part partially covers another part of the material to form a layer. The latter part is moved along another folding edge that runs parallel to the direction, in such a manner that the latter part comes to lie again on the former part under formation of a partial three-coat fabric. The fabric has a layer extending over 85 percentage of the width of the fabric. An independent claim is also included for a fabric for surgical dressing.
Patent EP-1675013-A2 (EP)
Inventor: AOKI MIKIO
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2000-11-01
Abstract: The object is to provide a data output control apparatus which is suitable for allowing detailed information on a network to be readily obtained. 
     A data output control terminal 300 selects one of printing apparatuses PR corresponding to a data-format-conversion terminal CS which allows conversion of data associated with a data print request; outputs the data associated with the data print request to the data-format-conversion terminal CS allowing conversion of the data and corresponding to the printing apparatus PR; by the data-format-conversion terminal CS, converts the data associated with the data print request into data which can be printed by the printing apparatus PR; and outputs the converted data to the printing apparatus PR. One or more of data-format-conversion terminals CS 1  to CS 1  is selected in accordance with the transmission load of the Internet 400, and data-format-conversion processes are executed by the data-format-conversion terminal CS.
Patent EP-1715278-A2 (EP)
Inventor: PAPAPANU STEVEN J
IPC: F28F3/04
Filed: 2006-03-30
Abstract: A heat exchanger assembly including a plurality of pairs  (20)  of plates  (22)  disposed in series for fluid flow from a pass through one pair  (20)  of plates  (22)  to a pass through the next pair  (20)  of plates  (22).  Each pair  (20)  of plates  (22)  includes a central rib  (28)  to define a U-shaped passage  (26)  having a fluid entering leg and a fluid exiting leg interconnected by an open bottom interconnecting the legs below the lower end of the engaging ribs  (28).   
A plurality of first dimples  (36)  project into the passage  (26)  to interact with fluid flow through the passage  (26)  and each of the first dimples  (36)  has an aerodynamic, e.g., tear-drop, shape to reduce whistling noise in the latter pairs  (20)  of plates  (22).
Patent EP-1788164-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CREDALI LINO
IPC: E04C2/06
Filed: 2006-11-10
Abstract: A stone material reinforcement method characterised in that it comprises the application to a slab of said material of a thermal bonded fabric comprising a first series of carbon fibre threads arranged along a direction, preferably a second series arranged along a direction perpendicular to these and a weft of threads comprising a thermoadhesive polymeric material. 
     A slab of stone material obtainable according to said method.
Patent EP-1684505-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SHIBANO TOSHINOBU
IPC: H04N5/243
Filed: 2006-01-24
Abstract: A brightness level converting apparatus improves a contrast of an image represented by an image pickup signal output from a logarithmic conversion solid-state image pickup device, so as to obtain a natural image. For this purpose, the brightness level converting apparatus converts brightness levels in the image pickup signal output from the solid-state image pickup device which logarithmically converts an incident light quantity. In the brightness level converting apparatus, a brightness level converting section converts the brightness levels in the image pickup signal by using a brightness level converting function expressed by an S-shaped curve which indicates the relation between an input brightness level and an output brightness level and includes one inflexion point. Therefore, the contrast in a low brightness level range in the image pickup signal is reduced. At the same time, the contrast in a high brightness level range is reduced while appropriately keeping a gradation. With this, the contrast in an intermediate brightness level range in the image pickup signal is improved considerably. 
     Therefore, the image represented by the image pickup signal whose brightness levels are converted becomes a further natural image.
Patent EP-1704930-A2 (EP)
Inventor: TRAVIS ROBIN CLIVE
IPC: B07B1/12
Filed: 2006-03-21
Abstract: A self-cleaning grid arrangement (11, 19) is provided for use in bulk materials handling, e.g. quarry, chemical, waste or recycling industries during the conveyance of particulate material to prevent the passage of oversize particles or foreign objects to the destination of the particulate material. The grid arrangement (11) is formed of a first set bars (12) disposed substantially parallel with each other, the bars (12) extending between and being supported in holes (14, 21) in the sides (13, 22) of a chute (10) in which the bars (12) are free to rotate and/or reciprocate lengthways. At least some of the bars (12) have disturber plates (31) extending upwardly therefrom spaced along their length. As a result of such rotation and/or reciprocation, if particulate material does stick to or coagulate above a bar (12), there will be a lesser tendency for any material to bridge to an adjacent bar (12) and an increased tendency for the particulate material to fall between the bars (12). The bars (12) are curved along their length and have a radius of curvature greater than the length of the bars (12) between the sides (13). Each bar (12) has one end (16) depending from the remainder of the bar (12) in the direction away from the centre of curvature of the bar (12). A second set (19) of bars (20) that are substantially parallel with each other, is disposed substantially at right angles to the first set of bars (12). The bars (12, 20) may be inclined, and bars (26) may be tapered towards their lower ends. The support structure for the bars (12, 20) has inner (13) and outer (32) side plates so that particulate material passing through the holes (14) in the inner side plates (13) pass through a passageway (33) between the side plates (13) and outer side plates (32) and are returned to the lower part 28 of the chute (10).
Patent EP-1753104-A2 (EP)
Inventor: FUJII TAKUYA
IPC: H01S5/12
Filed: 2006-08-08
Abstract: A semiconductor laser has a first diffractive grating area. The first diffractive grating area has a plurality of segments. Each segment has a first area including a diffractive grating (2) and a second area that is space area combined to the first area. Optical lengths of at least two of the second areas are different from each other. A refractive-index of each of the segments are changeable.
Patent EP-1792968-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BOFFA ALEXANDER B
IPC: C10N10/04
Filed: 2006-10-24
Abstract: A lubricating oil composition comprising a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity, an alkaline earth metal borated sulfonate detergent, and, optionally, a molybdenum-containing compound, wherein the lubricating oil composition comprises no more than 0.12 wt% phosphorus and the amount of sulfated ash in the lubricating oil is not more than 1.25wt%.
Patent EP-1779834-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LUIZZI JOSEPH M
IPC: A61K8/02
Filed: 2006-10-26
Abstract: An article including a substrate having at least two surfaces, wherein at least one surface of the substrate comprises water-soluble elements in discrete areas, wherein the water-soluble elements contain a material that provides an exothermic reaction when contacted with water. In another aspect, the present invention features a method of heating the skin, nail, or hair by applying to the skin, nail, or hair the above article, wherein the article is wet with water prior to, during, or after said application.
Patent EP-1861848-A2 (EP)
Inventor: VAN ENDERT TONY P
IPC: G11B7/0045
Filed: 2006-03-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and a corresponding method for determining write strategy parameters for recording data on an optical record carrier (100) and to an apparatus and a corresponding method for determining read parameters for reading data from an optical record carrier (100). In order to provide an improved apparatus and method which can be easily implemented in practice, require only a short amount of time and allow for determination of optical write strategy parameters also for discs when also write strategy stored in a media table in the drive, an apparatus for determining write strategy parameters is proposed comprising: initialization means (110) for setting initial write strategy parameters, —setting means (120) for setting initial variable levels and an initial experimental plan, based on variations of said initial write strategy parameters, for use in a design of experiments method for optimization of said write strategy parameters, optimization means (130) for determining optimized write strategy parameters by use of a design of experiments method, and—iteration means (140) for checking if, based on a predetermined criterion, the optimized write strategy parameters determined by the optimization means (130) shall be further optimized and, in case the write strategy parameters shall be further optimized, for determining new variable levels and a new experimental plan for use in another iteration of the design of experiments method for further optimization of said write strategy parameters.
Patent EP-1844541-A2 (EP)
Inventor: YOUSSOUFIAN EDWARD
IPC: H03B5/12
Filed: 2006-01-16
Abstract: According to one exemplary embodiment, a digitally controlled oscillator includes a capacitive tuning network, where the capacitive tuning network controls a frequency of an output signal of the digitally controlled oscillator. The capacitive tuning network includes a switched capacitor array, where a change of a first capacitance of the switched capacitor array causes the capacitive tuning network to change by a second capacitance, and where the first capacitance is larger than the second capacitance. According to this exemplary embodiment, the capacitive tuning network further includes a first capacitor coupled in parallel with the switched capacitor array. The first capacitor has a third capacitance, which is larger than the first capacitance. The capacitive tuning network further includes a second capacitor coupled in series with the first capacitor and the switched capacitor array. The second capacitor can have a fourth capacitance, where the third capacitance is larger than the fourth capacitance.
Patent EP-1877969-A2 (EP)
Inventor: FAHL MARCO
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2006-04-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and system for correcting programming and optimising treatment and/or subsequent treatment processes in technical installations, in particular in the paper industry, wherein the system comprises means for carrying an optimisation suitable for treatment processes and for corresponding subsequent treatment processes according to a production plan (18) defined by processing qualitative data (13) and/or information related to the quality of at least one starting product of an advanced production stage.
Patent EP-1879725-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ALMERAS RONALD
IPC: B25C1/08
Filed: 2006-04-25
Abstract: Le logement selon l'invention est conçu pour recevoir une source (20) introduite au par sa tête et poussée dans une position assurant une bonne transmission d'énergie. Le logement comprend un mécanisme (60, 61, 62) de conversion d'un mouvement transversal vers l'intérieur du logement conféré par un élément poussoir (61) du mécanisme accessible de l'extérieur du logement en un mouvement orthogonal pour l'éjection de la source (20).
Patent EP-1866900-A2 (EP)
Inventor: YOUNG GARRETT
IPC: G08B5/22
Filed: 2006-03-22
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un système comprenant des ensembles DEL, ce système pouvant produire de manière efficace et constante une sortie couleur désirée. Le système comprend un réseau et une pluralité d'ensembles de diodes électroluminescentes (DEL) reliés au réseau. Chaque ensemble DEL comprend une adresse unique. De plus, une unité de commande est reliée au réseau et configurée pour envoyer, individuellement, des signaux de commande de lumière aux ensembles DEL. Les signaux de commande de lumière comprennent des informations de couleur dans un système de coordonnées des couleurs universel. Le système de coordonnées des couleurs universel peut être le système de coordonnées des couleurs CEE et le réseau peut utiliser un protocole de communication Ethernet.
Patent EP-1904849-A2 (EP)
Inventor: VAN DEN HONDEL CORNELIS A M J
IPC: C12Q1/18
Filed: 2006-07-14
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une méthode d'identification d'agents antifongiques et de leurs modes d'action. Cette invention porte plus particulièrement sur des agents antifongiques qui perturbent la paroi cellulaire et sur un dosage permettant de les identifier, ainsi que sur une méthode de criblage qui permet d'identifier un composé antifongique, ladite méthode consistant: (i) à mettre en contact un composé antifongique potentiel avec un polypeptide impliqué dans la synthèse des parois cellulaires; puis (ii) à identifier l'effet produit par le composé antifongique potentiel sur l'activité du polypeptide, une activité réduite du polypeptide indiquant une activité antifongique du composé antifongique potentiel. Cette invention concerne également une cellule hôte à surexpression et une trousse servant à effectuer le dosage.
Patent EP-1904462-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SCHIRMER HEIKO
IPC: C07D257/02
Filed: 2006-07-11
Abstract: Die Erfindung betrifft die in den Patentansprüchen gekennzeichneten Gegenstände, nämlich perfluoralkylhaltige Metallkomplexe mit N-Alkyl-Gruppe der allgemeinen Formel (I), Verfahren zu deren Herstellung und ihre Verwendung in der NMR- und Röntgendiagnostik, Radiodiagnostik und Radiotherapie, sowie in der MRT-Lymphographie.
Patent EP-1909837-A2 (EP)
Inventor: VALENT PETER
IPC: A61K31/553
Filed: 2006-07-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of the combination of tyrosine phosphate inhibitors AMN107 and PKC412 for the preparation of a drug for the treatment of a mast cell-related proliferative disease. The present invention is also drawn to a combination treatment of a tyrosine phosphate inhibitor and a TK-inhibitor that is effective against a mast cell-related proliferative disease, including especially systemic mastocytosis (SM) including aggressive SM (ASM) and mast cell leukemia (MCL).
Patent EP-1888901-A2 (EP)
Title: Method for noise reduction of an injection diesel engine
Inventor: CHEMISKY JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: F02D41/40
Filed: 2006-06-06
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for noise reduction of an injection diesel engine (M), in particular in transient state. The method consists in: determining a noise index based on a pressure signal (S1-S4) derived from a sensor, said signal providing an instantaneous pressure of the combustion chamber (C1-C4) of the engine (M) during an engine cycle; determining a difference value (Ec) between the noise index (Ib) and a predetermined reference value (Ref); modifying at least one parameter to reduce said difference (Ec) if said difference is greater than a predetermined threshold value. The invention us applicable in particular to diesel engines.
Patent EP-1945100-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SHACHAM MIKI
IPC: A61B5/15
Filed: 2006-09-11
Abstract: The invention is devices and methods for collecting fetal blood from the umbilical cord and placenta after the birth of a baby. Embodiments of the invention are open circuit devices and methods that allow collection of relatively large quantities of cord blood while reducing the risk of contamination to levels lower than those presently associated with closed circuit systems. Other embodiments are methods and devices for use in closed system procedures that increase the amount of blood collected and also reduce the amount of contamination in presently employed closed systems.
Patent EP-1883818-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WINSTEAD J
IPC: G01N33/544
Filed: 2006-05-19
Abstract: Magnetically responsive particles can include two or more magnetically responsive layers (“MRL”). As such, the particles can have the following: a polymeric core; a first magnetically responsive layer (“MRL”) on the core; a first polymeric layer bound to the first MRL; a second MRL layer bound to the first polymeric layer; and a second polymeric layer bound to the second MRL. The particles can have a faster magnetic response time compared to a similar particle having only a single MRL, which can be at least 25% faster. Also, the particle can have a magnetic squareness of less than about 0.1. Preferably, the particle can have negligible residual magnetism after being exposed to a magnetic field sufficient for the particle to respond thereto. Further, the particle can be colloidally stable in water at concentrations from about 0.1 to 10 grams of particle per 100 milliliters of water.
Patent EP-1896334-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CACACE ANTHONY
IPC: B65D41/16
Filed: 2006-06-13
Abstract: A pressurizable chamber device or containment vessel and method of use thereof. The device or vessel includes two chamber portions, a lid portion and a base portion, drawn to one another via a nut portion. The lid and base portions each include concave surfaces that matingly fit together, such that an internal chamber is formed when these portions are fit together. The lid and base portions each include a flange having a groove therein, such that a flexible seal element is fittable into the groove. The lid and base portions include features to matingly engage the nut portion, such that engagement thereamong draws the lid portion and the base portion toward one another, tightly sealing the formed internal chamber. A pressure, such as a resin pressure that may be precisely regulated, may then be applied, for example, to a mold contained within the formed and tightly sealed chamber.
Patent EP-1909849-A2 (EP)
Title: Utilisation de l'herpes simplex virus type 2 mutant dans le traitement du cancer
Inventor: ZHANG XIAOLIU
IPC: A61K35/763
Filed: 2006-06-23
Abstract: L'invention concerne la composition et l'utilisation d'un herpès simplex virus type 2 modifié (HSV-2) en tant que médicament dans le traitement du cancer. Le HSV-2 modifié possède une activité fusogène, et comprend un polynucléotide ICP10 modifié/muté codant un polypeptide possédant l'activité de la ribonucléotide réductase et dépourvu de l'activité de la protéine kinase.
Patent EP-1934767-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HINES KEN
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2006-08-04
Abstract: Selon l'invention, une relation causale entre deux événements se produit lorsqu'un premier événement précède significativement un second événement et elle est identifiée par un module de causalité. Ce dernier permet d'analyser plusieurs événements de manière à déterminer si les événements sont liés causalement. Des diminutions de l'espace de mémoire requis et des opérations de recherche sont obtenues par traçage de chaînes causales interdépendantes d'événements. Une autre amélioration est obtenue par détection de bord de graphe causal filtré efficacement, qui dérive un ensemble précédent maximal d'événement introduit et un ensemble suivant minimal.
Patent EP-1922448-A2 (EP)
Title: Procede de gaufrage a emboitement eleve sur un substrat presentant des caracteristiques d'etirement non uniformes
Inventor: WILKE NICHOLAS JEROME II
IPC: D21H27/02
Filed: 2006-09-07
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé pour produire un papier gaufré à gaufrage profond. Ce procédé comprend les étapes consistant à : fournir au moins un jet de papier à un appareil de gaufrage et gaufrer ce jet de papier entre deux cylindres de gaufrage opposés. Ce jet de papier présente une première direction et une seconde direction qui est perpendiculaire à la première direction, à la fois la première direction et la seconde direction étant situées dans le plan du papier, et le jet de papier présente une caractéristique d'étirement dans la première direction qui est supérieure à la caractéristique d'étirement dans la seconde direction. Chaque cylindre de gaufrage présente une pluralité de saillies, chaque saillie présente une hauteur, les saillies de gaufrage sont disposées selon un motif non aléatoire global dans lequel des motifs non aléatoires globaux correspondants formés sur les cylindres sont coordonnés entre eux, et les deux cylindres de gaufrage sont alignés de sorte que les motifs non aléatoires globaux coordonnés correspondants des saillies de gaufrage s'emboîtent ensemble de sorte que les saillies s'engagent entre elles jusqu'à une profondeur supérieure à 1,016 mm environ. Le motif non aléatoire global des saillies comprend une pluralité de zones de gaufrage, chaque zone de gaufrage comprenant une fraction du nombre total de saillies du motif non aléatoire global. Toutes les saillies situées à l'intérieur de la zone de gaufrage présentent approximativement la même hauteur, et le motif de saillies situé à l'intérieur de la zone de gaufrage crée une ligne de contrainte primaire localisée sur le papier, lorsque le jet de papier est gaufré, cette ligne de contrainte présentant une composante dans la première direction et une composante dans la seconde direction. La hauteur des saillies situées à l'intérieur d'une zone de gaufrage présente une ligne de composante de contrainte élevée dans la première direction qui est supérieure à la hauteur des saillies de la zone de gaufrage présentant une ligne de composante de contrainte inférieure dans la première direction.
Patent EP-1971571-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BARCISZEWSKI JAN
IPC: A61K8/42
Filed: 2006-10-18
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un procédé d'obtention d'un amide de l'acide 3-(4-hydroxyphényl) propanoïque, sur son utilisation dans des compositions anti-âge, et sur des compositions anti-âge le comprenant. Ce phlorétamide, en raison de ses propriétés biologiques, peut s'utiliser dans des composition dermiques à fort pouvoir anti-âge et empêchant l'affaissement et la perte d'éclat de la peau.
Patent EP-1945504-A2 (EP)
Title: Assembly for guiding the longitudinal sliding movement of a sub-assembly
Inventor: MICHEL DOMINIQUE
IPC: B64D11/00
Filed: 2006-11-09
Abstract: An improved arrangement for a transverse dividing element includes an upper cross beam (32), each free end of the cross beam being guided longitudinally by way of an associated guiding structure. The guiding structure includes a slide having a groove in which a free end (34) of the cross beam (32) can slide longitudinally, the free end being equipped with guiding (92, 100) and a locking (102, 104) element. The transverse dividing element can be used to guide an upper cross beam supporting a transverse element that is used to divide the internal space of an aircraft cabin.