baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-1065601-A1 (EP)
Title: Training process
Inventor: RIX ANTONY WILLIAM
IPC: G06N3/04
Filed: 1999-07-02
Abstract: Neural networks and other trainable processes are generally trained by
attempting to find a set of weighting values, (one for each parameter in the training
data) which best matches a set of training data. Various iterative processes are
known for deriving such a "best fit". However, because of statistical fluctuations in
this data and other reasons, the weighting function so derived from a mathematical
"best fit" may have unrealistic consequences for the physical environment from
which the data was obtained. In particular, spurious results may be obtained for data
points remote from the training sample. 
     In many cases it is reasonable to expect that the function to be derived is
monotonic (its gradient never changes sign). It follows from this that the sign of each
weighting value for each parameter should be predetermined. However, simply
rejecting any parts of the solution space in which the weighting value is of the wrong
sign can disrupt the "best fit" iterative process. 
     The present invention ensures that each weighting value w is of the desired
sign by defining w as a function of an unconstrained variable v: w = f(v), the
function being chosen such that for all real values of v, w is positive (or negative if a
negative-gradient function is required). The "best fit" process can then be performed
on the unconstrained variable v. Suitable functions include  w = v 2 , w = e v , w = |v|,
w = v + |v], w = 1/(1 + e -v ) and w = log[e v  + 1] . 
     The technique has wide application in many fields where the relationships are
complex and imperfectly understood. In fields such as economics, historical data can
be used to generate an empirical relationship, which can then be used to predict
future or hypothetical results. Another, more technical, application is in the field of
analysis of audio or other signal quality, where subjective data from a group of
human subjects can be used to assess the quality of a sample to provide the training
data.
Patent EP-1072903-A1 (EP)
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 1999-07-27
Abstract: An apparatus for drilling a borehole and determining
a parameter of interest of a formation surrounding a
borehole during drilling. The apparatus comprises:
   (a) a longitudinal member (1) adapted to be conveyed in a
borehole; and   (b) a sensor assembly (54) including:
   (i) at least one NMR sensor for making NMR
measurements relating to the parameter of
interest, the sensor comprising a magnetic field
generating assembly an RF antenna and a
plurality of ferrite members (9,10) which couple
with RF magnetic fields transmitted or received
by the RF antenna;   (ii) at least one clamping device (50) for engaging
the borehole to clamp the sensor assembly to the
borehole.      
     The sensor assembly (54) is mounted via bearings (51)
to the longitudinal member (1) so that the longitudinal
member is free to move when the sensor assembly is engaged
with the borehole.
Patent EP-1008307-A1 (EP)
Inventor: CAPODIECI ROBERTO A
IPC: A23L1/18
Filed: 1999-12-03
Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of puffed cereal cakes, preferably
rice cakes, comprising the steps of: providing a cereal grain, preferably a milled
parboiled rice, wherein the cereal grain is impregnated with a non-mineral food
ingredient such as a sugar; introducing the grain into a mold; and puffing the cereal in
the mold under pressure to form a shaped impregnated cereal cake. The cereal grains
impregnated with organic food ingredients can be used to make puffed cereal cakes
having improved taste, texture and nutritional properties.
Patent EP-0980160-A1 (EP)
Inventor: AGIN PASCAL
IPC: H04J13/00
Filed: 1999-04-19
Abstract: Spectrum spreading or despreading device, in
particular for transmission in a code division multiple
access cellular mobile radio system, the device being
characterized in that it includes, for spreading or
despreading an incoming sequence by means of a spreading
code of length Q:
     means (20) for distributing the data symbols of
the incoming sequence into different sub-sequences, and   means (21) for spreading or despreading each of
the sub-sequences using a spreading code of length Q0
that is a multiple of the length Q,   
   said sub-sequences and said spreading codes of
length Q0 that are applied to them being determined so
that the sequence that would be obtained by superposing
the spread or despread sub-sequences obtained in this way
is the same as that which would be obtained by spreading
or despreading the incoming sequence using the code of
length Q.
Patent EP-0976384-A1 (EP)
Inventor: PICARD ELISABETH
IPC: A61K8/00
Filed: 1999-06-11
Abstract: L'invention concerne une composition cosmétique et/ou dermatologique constituée d'une phase aqueuse et d'une phase huileuse distinctes, contenant, comme conservateur, au moins un bromure d'ammonium et notamment un bromure de alkyl-triméthylammonium, plus particulièrement le bromure de myristyl-triméthylammonium. Selon un mode préféré de réalisation de l'invention, le bromure de myristyltriméthylammonium est utilisé en mélange avec d'autres bromures d'ammonium, éventuellement en association avec du chlorure de N-(3-chloroallyl)-hexaminium. Cette composition tout en se présentant sous forme de deux phases est bien tolérée par les yeux et se conserve parfaitement bien. Elle est utilisée notamment pour le nettoyage et/ou le démaquillage de la peau, des muqueuses et/ou des yeux, et tout particulièrement pour le démaquillage des yeux sensibles.
Patent EP-1025834-A1 (EP)
Title: Utilisation pour la teinture directe des fibres kératiniques d'une association de deux colorants cationiques
Inventor: RONDEAU CHRISTINE
IPC: C08L75/04
Filed: 1999-12-27
Abstract: L'invention a pour objet l'utilisation d'une association de deux colorants cationiques particuliers, à titre de colorants directs, dans des compositions destinées à la teinture directe des fibres kératiniques ne contenant pas de colorant autooxydable, en particulier des fibres kératiniques humaines telles que les cheveux, les compositions de teinture directe la contenant, les procédés de teinture directe correspondants et les dispositifs de teinture mettant en oeuvre lesdites compositions.
Patent EP-1063354-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MAZZI GRAZIADIO
IPC: E01B29/10
Filed: 1999-06-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to a railway wagon equipped
to replace sleepers along tracks, which is provided at
the front (4) with an articulated arm (5) fixed at one of
its ends to the railway wagon (1) and provided at its
free end with a gripper device (6) for gripping
individually the sleepers (3) and extracting them from
underneath a railway track (2) or for inserting them
under it. A store (9) for a plurality of sleepers (3) is
positioned in the central part (7) and rear part (8) of
the wagon. Also provided are handling means (13, 15, 17)
designed to transfer the individual sleepers (3) from the
store (9) to a pick-up position (12), from where the
articulated arm (5) is able to pick up each individual
sleeper (3) and insert it underneath the railway track
(2) .
Patent EP-1013813-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BARIONI GABRIELE
IPC: D05B25/00
Filed: 1999-12-22
Abstract: Method and apparatus for sewing hems in patches (10) of fabric or the
like, in particular for providing lateral hems in napkins. The system provides for
longitudinally advancing said patches (10) at a pre-set velocity (V1), and to
fasten, by sewing, a first and a second lateral edge (13, 14) in a folded condition
to the central segment (16) of each patch. The system uses, for the lateral sewing
of said first and second lateral edges (12, 14) of the patch (10), a first pair of
sewing machines (18, 18) and a second pair of sewing machines (20, 20)
longitudinally distanced from said first pair of sewing machines. Said first (18,
18) and second (20, 20) pairs of sewing machines provide seams with knotted
stitches and are activated, in mutually alternative fashion, to provide said lateral
seams (17, 17) on respective patches (10). According to a further aspect, it is
provided for said first pair of sewing machines to be such as to sew a chain stitch
and for said second pair of sewing machines to be such as to provide knotted
stitch seams able to define fastening seams in correspondence with the
extremities of said lateral seams.
Patent EP-1065263-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BRIATORE ANDREA
IPC: C11D7/38
Filed: 1999-06-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to a bleaching composition comprising a
preformed peroxy carboxylic acid and a metal phthalocyanine colouring agent
wherein both the preformed peroxy acid and the colouring agent are storage
stable in liquid conditions.
Patent EP-1045666-A1 (EP)
Inventor: PHILLIPS JEFFREY OWEN
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 1999-01-07
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé et un dispositif pour la prévision des conséquences traumatiques de blessures à la tête. Le principe consiste à contrôler le pH du liquide céphalorachidien (LCR). Le dispositif comprend une sonde pH (3) destinée à être introduite dans un ventricule cérébral du patient, de manière à contrôler le pH du LCR. Le dispositif comprend en outre un calculateur qui permet de calculer le pH au niveau de la sonde en des instants séquentiels, un comparateur qui permet de comparer les valeurs de pH déterminées et les valeurs mémorisées, ainsi qu'un visuel pour l'affichage et/ou l'enregistrement des valeurs résultantes.
Patent EP-1058574-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ALDRIDGE CHESTER P
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1999-01-26
Abstract: L'invention concerne un jeu de stratégie qui demande aux joueurs des aptitudes traditionnelles en matière de jeu d'échecs, de prise de décisions et de mémorisation. Le jeu comprend une surface de jeu se présentant comme un échiquier ainsi que des pièces cachées (4). Chaque joueur fait des coups avec les pièces (4) selon les règles semblables aux règles correspondantes d'un jeu d'échecs traditionnel, le but étant de capturer les pièces cachées (4) de l'adversaire.
Patent EP-1070298-A1 (EP)
Inventor: EBERHARD MARTIN F
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 1999-03-03
Abstract: A secure content delivery system (10) which is particularly useful for network distribution of electronic books (105) includes a reader (115) capable of storing encrypted text files downloaded from a content server such as a publisher's server (100). The system (10) includes software processes operating over the network to execute purchase, authentication and downloading aspects of a transaction.
Patent EP-1057144-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHOENHUT JUERGEN
IPC: B42D25/328
Filed: 1999-02-12
Abstract: The invention relates to an access authorization or identification medium for authorization control and a method for the production of said medium. The invention also relates to a method for identifying or checking access authorization of an individual with the aid of said medium. The front side of the inventive medium has a picture of the face of the individual to be recognized by the medium or to whom the medium should grant access to a protected area. Coded computer-generated holographic information of the picture is also stored on the medium. This configuration makes it possible to verify at any given time the consistency of the data found on the medium. The coded holographic information stored on the medium can be read with an appropriate reading device and the picture can be reconstructed on the basis of the information read. Any manipulation of the medium can be detected by comparing the reconstructed picture with the picture on the front side of the medium.
Patent EP-1062666-A1 (EP)
Title: Self-adhesive spindle-shaped button disk and the use thereof
Inventor: FLIEGEL ERWIN
IPC: G11B17/02
Filed: 1999-03-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a self-adhesive spindle-shaped button disk (1) and to the use thereof enabling disk-shaped information carriers to be secured in a detachable manner. The inventive disk is easy to produce and astonishingly simply to use. In is simplest embodiment it consists of two layers. One layer (13) is an adhesive layer and the other layer (12) causes a compact disk (6) to be clamped with a center hole (7). The spindle-shaped button disk (1) has a plurality of applications and can be used in particular to secure compact disks in a detachable manner on a relatively flat surface.
Patent EP-1061889-A1 (EP)
Inventor: CAUSTON BRIAN EDWARD
IPC: A45D24/00
Filed: 1999-02-24
Abstract: Une matrice polymère non hydrosoluble, poreuse et à liaison mutuelle renferme dans ses pores une substance de traitement capillaire. Les pores sont mutuellement reliés afin de permettre une extraction par dissolution de la substance contenue dans les pores, de préférence avec une libération d'ordre nul et sans modification de la géométrie des pores. Lors de l'application, la matrice vient en contact avec les cheveux de sorte que la substance de traitement capillaire en est extraite par dissolution et appliquée sur les cheveux. Des objets destinés au traitement des cheveux, tels des peignes ou les dents (5) de séchoirs à cheveux, peuvent être réalisés en une matrice de ce type ou bien en être revêtus.
Patent EP-0992564-A1 (EP)
Title: Organic electroluminescent device
Inventor: HIGASHI HISAHIRO
IPC: H01L51/50
Filed: 1999-04-08
Abstract: The invention provides an organic EL device which
produces high luminance and is durable and which can be
fabricated with ease. The organic EL device comprises two
electrodes and a light-emitting layer sandwiched therebetween,
in which the light-emitting layer contains a molecular compound
having an electron-transporting unit and a hole-transporting
unit bonded to each other via a linking group.
Patent EP-1099129-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MERRILL WILLIAM W
IPC: B29L9/00
Filed: 1999-03-22
Abstract: L'invention concerne des articles composés de films optiques à plusieurs couches dont certaines au moins sont constituées d'un matériau biréfringent résistant aux contraintes. L'invention traite aussi de procédés de fabrication de ces articles par post-formage de films optiques à plusieurs couches, et de films optiques à plusieurs couches qui sont particulièrement adaptés pour des opérations de post-formage. Les articles, les procédés et les films optiques à plusieurs couches selon l'invention permettent d'effectuer le post-formage de films optiques à plusieurs couches y compris des différentiels d'indices de réfraction avec une résistance aux contraintes tout en maintenant les propriétés optiques requises des films optiques à plusieurs couches.
Patent EP-1019148-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MELOUL RAPHAEL F
IPC: A61M25/02
Filed: 1999-05-04
Abstract: This invention is a transfer device and catheter assembly for the delivery of treatment elements to a selected location within the intraluminal passageways of a patient as part of an intraluminal radiation system. The transfer device includes a gate member that permits the treatment elements to leave the transfer device only if the catheter is attached thereto. A pressure indicator provides a visual indication of the fluid pressure within the transfer device, and a pressure relief valve provides for a release of the fluid if the pressure exceeds a predetermined pressure. Transfer device also includes a treatment element detection system, low power indicator, a counter system, and an electromagnetic locking mechanism to prevent the opening or closing of the gate member when less than all of the treatment elements are in the transfer device.
Patent EP-1084398-A1 (EP)
Inventor: TAAGAARD MICHAEL
IPC: G01N27/30
Filed: 1999-05-27
Abstract: The reference electrode comprises an electrode plug and a chamber (16) closed at the rear containing an electrolyte. The chamber (16) has an aperture (23) covered by a membrane (26) of a material permitting diffusion of ions therethrough, but whose surface is closed for proteins and similar macromolecular substances. A diffusion tight diaphragm element (27) having a through-going orifice (30) located radially within the aperture is situated on the outer side of the ion diffusion membrane (26) relative to the chamber, and the orifice (30) is smaller than the aperture (23).
Patent EP-1077688-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ARTH CHRISTOPH
IPC: A61K9/70
Filed: 1999-05-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a transdermal therapeutic system (TTS) for the transcutaneous administration of pergolide over several days and to a method for its manufacture without using solvents. The TTS contains a matrix mass, containing pergolide and taking the form of a layer, which contains a (meth)acrylate copolymer containing ammonio groups or a mixture of a (meth)acrylate copolymer containing amino groups and a (meth)acrylate polymer containing carboxyl groups, 10-50% by weight propylene glycol and up to 5% by weight pergolide.
Patent EP-1082167-A1 (EP)
Inventor: EGOROV OLEG B
IPC: G01N30/58
Filed: 1999-05-26
Abstract: L'invention porte sur des systèmes de séparations à base de colonnes, sur des procédés de garnissage et de dégarnissage de colonnes et sur des procédés de séparation de composants d'échantillons. Selon une réalisation, l'invention porte sur un procédé de garnissage et de dégarnissage d'une chambre (52) de colonne, ce procédé consistant à: a) garnir un matériau (168) matriciel dans une chambre (52) de colonne de façon à obtenir une colonne garnie (70); et b) après garnissage, retirer le matériau matriciel de la chambre de la colonne sans déplacer la chambre. Selon une autre réalisation, l'invention porte sur un système de séparations à base de colonnes, ce système comprenant: a) un passage pour le fluide qui comporte une chambre (132) de colonne et une voie pour le fluide en communication avec la chambre, cette voie étant obstruée par un matériau (148) de retenue perméable à un fluide porteur et imperméable à un matériau matriciel de la colonne en suspension dans le fluide porteur, cette voie se prolongeant dans la chambre et dans le matériau de retenue et étant conçue de façon à former une colonne garnie dans la chambre lorsqu'une suspension du fluide et du matériau matriciel s'écoule dans la voie; et b) le passage pour le fluide s'étendant dans une valve (130) placée entre la chambre (132) de la colonne et le matériau (148) de retenue.
Patent EP-1115669-A1 (EP)
Inventor: AITKEN BRUCE G
IPC: C03C3/097
Filed: 1999-06-21
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une matrice de verre dont la masse est constituée pour 4 % à 70 % de SiO2, pour 0,5 % à 20 % de Al2O3, pour 0 % à 20 %  de R2O, pour 0 % à 30 % de R'O, pour 8 % à 85 % de Ta2O5, pour 0 % à 40 % de Nb2O5, et pour 0,01 % à 1,0 % de R''2O3. En l'occurrence, R2O + R'O fait entre environ 2 % et 35 % de la masse, Ta2O5 + Nb2O5 fait entre environ 8 % et 85 % de la masse. R est choisi parmi les Li, Na, K et certaines de leurs combinaisons. R' est choisi dans le groupe des Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg, Zn, Pb et certaines de leurs combinaisons. R'' est un élément terre rare. L'invention concerne également l'utilisation de matrices de verre pour la réalisation de guides d'ondes optiques tels que des amplificateurs optiques. L'invention concerne en outre un vitrocéramique transparent dont la phase cristalline majeure contient un pyrochlore, une pérovskite, ou l'une de leurs combinaisons, et dont la masse est également constitué pour 4 % à 40 de SiO2, pour 1 % à 15 % de Al2O3, pour 0 % à 20 % de K2O, pour 0 % à 12 % de Na2O, pour 0 % à 5 % de Li2O, pour 8 % à 85 % de Ta2O5, et pour 0 % à 45 % de Nb2O5. Toutefois, Ta2O5 + Nb2O5 doit faire au moins 20 % de la masse, le total K2O + Li2O + Na2O devant faire entre environ 5 % et 20 % de la masse. L'invention concerne enfin un procédé de fabrication de vitrocéramique ainsi qu'un procédé permettant d'utiliser cette vitrocéramique comme composant ferroélectrique destiné à des dispositifs électro-optiques ou comme noyau filtrant dans un dispositif de filtrage optique.
Patent EP-1007499-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BERTOLA ALDO
IPC: B01J37/08
Filed: 1999-06-21
Abstract: A process for the preparation of oxidation catalysts containing vanadium-phosphorus mixed oxides, consisting of:a) contacting a phosphorus compound with a vanadium compound in an organic solvent under conditions allowing the preparation, recovery, drying of said precursor,b) submitting the precursor, prior to calcination, to a treatment by contacting with a stream of dry inert gas containing vapors of an aliphatic anhydride, having from 4 to 8 carbon atoms, preferably acetic anhydride, at a temperature not exceeding 200° C.,c) calcinating the precursor under an atmosphere containing air, steam, or inert gas or a mixture of them at a temperature between 350° C. and 550° C. at controlled rate of temperature increase during the time necessary to obtain active catalysts,d) using of said catalysts for the production of maleic anhydride by oxidation of aliphatic hydrocarbons.The catalysts prepared according the procedures of this invention are particularly suited for use for the production of maleic anhydride, preferably by partial or total gas recycle process.
Patent EP-1095133-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HENSLEY CURTIS PRESTON
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 1999-06-30
Abstract: L'invention concerne des polypeptides de FtsZ multimères et des polynucléotides codant pour les polypeptides de FtsZ multimères, ainsi que des procédés de production de ces polypeptides par des techniques de recombinaison. L'invention concerne également des procédés d'utilisation des polypeptides de FtsZ multimères pour cribler des composés antibactériens.
Patent EP-1060454-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MARSH MICHAEL JOHN CAMILLE
IPC: G06K17/00
Filed: 1999-03-03
Abstract: An identification system is provided for identifying a plurality of object-based transponders (14, 16, 18, 20) using an interrogator (10). The interrogator (10) includes a transmitter for transmitting an interrogation signal to the transponders, a receiver for receiving identification signals from the transponders, and processor means (21) for determining the individual and correct receipt of an identification signal. The transponders operate on the basis of backscatter modulation, and include a detector for detecting the presence of an interrupt signal from the interrogator. Control logic responsive to the detector is arranged to cease signal transmission from the transponder if the transponder completes transmission of the identification signal without receiving an interrupt signal during such transmission. The interrogator (10) is arranged to receive the identification signals from the transponders (14, 16, 18, 20) and substantially contemporaneously to determine if any identification signal has been individually and correctly received. In the event of any identification signal is being individually and correctly received, the interrogator (10), at substantially the same time, transmits a common interrupt signal for temporarily suspending signal transmission from a transponder (14) if the transponder is transmitting its identification signal at the time it receives the interrupt signal. The transponder (14) independently ceases signal transmission if it completes transmission of an identification signal without receiving an interrupt signal.
Patent EP-1114032-A1 (EP)
Inventor: DENINNO MICHAEL PAUL
IPC: A61K31/47
Filed: 1999-09-10
Abstract: L'invention porte sur des inhibiteurs de la protéine de transfert d'ester de cholestéryle (CETP) de la formule (I), sur un promédicament de celle-ci ou sur un sel pharmaceutiquement acceptable de ce composé ou du promédicament, sur des compositions pharmaceutiques contenant ces inhibiteurs et sur leur utilisation pour rehausser certains taux de lipides du plasma tels que le cholestérol à lipoprotéines de haute densité et pour réduire certains autres taux de lipides du plasma tels que le LDL cholestérol et les triglycérides et, en conséquence, pour traiter des maladies qui sont aggravées par des taux faibles de HDL cholestérol et/ou par des taux élevés de LDL cholestérol et de triglycérides telles que l'athérosclérose et les maladies cardio-vasculaires, chez certains mammifères, y compris l'homme.