baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-0886038-A3 (EP)
IPC: F01L9/10
Filed: 1996-03-20
Abstract: A camless internal combustion engine has
electronically or computer controlled, electrically
operated hydraulic actuators (40,50) for selectively opening
the engine cylinder valves (20,30). The engine is capable of
operating in either positive power mode or compression
release engine braking mode. The pressure of the
hydraulic fluid available for application to the
hydraulic actuators (40,50) is automatically adjusted from a
relatively low pressure during positive power mode to a
relatively high pressure during compression release
engine braking mode. The stroke lengths of the engine
cylinder valves (20,30) may be automatically adjusted for
various engine operating conditions using feedback
loops that include sensors (64) for detecting the amount of
opening of each engine cylinder valve (20,30) whose stroke
length is to be controlled in this manner. The shapes
of the valve opening and closing trajectories as a
function of engine crank angle may similarly be varied
in many other respects.
Patent EP-0908685-A3 (EP)
Inventor: WESTERMANN MATTHIAS
IPC: F24H1/10
Filed: 1998-10-08
Abstract: Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Erwärmen einer Flüssigkeit mit
einem die Flüssigkeit enthaltenden drucklosen Behälter (2), einer in die Flüssigkeit
hineinragenden Tauchglocke (6), einem in einer Brennkammer (8) angeordneten
Brenner (10 für fließfähige Brennstoffe, mit Mitteln für die Verbrennungsluft- und Brennstoffzuführung (22), einem Strömungsweg für die Verbrennungsgase
vom Brenner in die Tauchglocke (6) und aus einem unteren
Austrittsquerschnitt (12) der Tauchglocke (6) hinaus in die Flüssigkeit für deren
direkte Erwärmung, sowie in Strömungsrichtung der Verbrennungsgase hinter
dem Austrittsquerschnitt (12) der Tauchglocke (6) angeordneten Mitteln (14) zum
Verteilen der Verbrennungsgase in der Flüssigkeit. Sie besteht darin, daß sich die
Tauchglocke (6) nur in einen oberen Teilbereich der Flüssigkeit hineinerstreckt,
der größere Teil der Flüssigkeit unterhalb des Austrittquerschnittes (12) der
Tauchglocke 6) zugegen ist, zum Ausbilden einer vertikalen Temperaturschichtung,
und die Behälterwand in bestimmten Höhenbereichen der Temperaturschichtung
mit Anschlüssen (16) für Wärmetauscher versehen ist.
Patent EP-0911995-A3 (EP)
Title: Optical space communication apparatus
Inventor: SAKANAKA TETSUO
IPC: H04B10/11
Filed: 1998-10-22
Abstract: In an optical space communication apparatus, a
first electrical signal is converted into a first
optical signal, and the first optical signal is
transmitted to a partner apparatus in the form of a
first light beam. A second light beam transmitted from
the partner apparatus is received to thereby detect a
second optical signal by a photodetector of the optical
space communication apparatus. The second optical
signal is converted into a second electrical signal. A
transmission direction of the first light beam and
reception direction of the second light beam are
changed in a direction to maximize an intensity of the
second electrical signal obtained by converting the
second optical signal detected by the photodetector.
Patent EP-0923252-A3 (EP)
Inventor: BOEHM JOHANNES
IPC: H04N7/56
Filed: 1998-11-25
Abstract: Dolby AC-3 and MPEG-2 audio permit the transmission of
audio signals with more than two independent audio
channels. If a reproduction device has only a two-channel
audio decoder (DEC1) then an external multi-channel audio
decoder (DEC2) can be used for multi-channel sound
reproduction. If the audio reproduction at the same time
accompanies video reproduction, then a synchronization
method is required in order to achieve lip synchronism
between picture and sound. According to the invention,
for the synchronization of a first decoder (DEC1), which
merely has two-channel compatibility, with a second
decoder, which has multi-channel compatibility, a
counting variable is allocated a value (F) which is
produced from system parameters such as the data coding
method used, the transmission speed and/or the data rate.
The data are received by the first decoder and output by
the latter to the second decoder, the counting variable
being decremented or incremented respectively for a
specific volume of data. When the counting variable
reaches a value corresponding to the beginning of the
decoding by the second decoder, the first decoder then
begins decoding the data.
Patent EP-0907049-A3 (EP)
Inventor: BALDWIN DONALD D
IPC: F16L47/02
Filed: 1998-09-30
Abstract: An interface system (10) between an end of a filament composite
tube (12) and a rigid interior end fitting (14).
The system includes a plurality of
traplocks (22) having varying wall thicknesses at the bases thereof.
The traplocks
also have varying angles of the bearing faces thereof. A Y-shaped
seal is disposed between an inboard end of the fitting and the inside of the
composite tube.
Patent EP-0872682-A3 (EP)
Inventor: GARRETT MICHAEL ERNEST
IPC: F17C9/00
Filed: 1998-03-24
Abstract: A road tanker for carrying two or more separate cryogenic liquids in which the inner
tank of the vacuum insulated system is divided by a sheet of material of similar
thermal expansion properties to those of the tank, allowing the cryogenic liquids to
equilibrate in temperature and also, external or internal to the tank, a variable inline
mixing system so that the appropriate mixture of cryogenic liquids can be dispensed
upon delivery.
Patent EP-0897080-A3 (EP)
Inventor: MIYAZOE SHINJI
IPC: F16L37/12
Filed: 1998-07-28
Abstract: A pipe joint is provided wherein quick joints 28
can be installed in two ports A and B in a fluid pressure
apparatus such as a solenoid transfer valve, while joints
with a female thread 30 can be fixed so as not to rotate
even when male screw members for piping are screwed in.
The quick joints 28 and the joints with a female thread 30
are interchangeably installed in the fluid pressure
apparatus. The joints with a female thread 30 are
integrally connected and fixed via a connection member 32
so as not to rotate even when male screw members for piping
are screwed in.
Patent EP-0901063-A3 (EP)
Inventor: WALSH JAMES J
IPC: G06F1/04
Filed: 1998-09-04
Abstract: In a method embodiment, there are steps (160) to operate a
microprocessor having at least one counter located on the
microprocessor. The method operates functional circuitry on the
microprocessor over a plurality of clock cycles. This operation
causes an on-chip activity to occur at least once during the
plurality of clock cycles. The method also advances a count in
the at least one counter in response to each incidence of the on-chip
activity. After this advancement of the count, the method
predicts (164) the busyness of the microprocessor in response to
the count in the counter. Finally, the method selectively adjusts
power consumption (168) of the microprocessor in response to a
comparison of the predicted busyness with a threshold.
Patent EP-0911718-A3 (EP)
Inventor: CLARK THOMAS J
IPC: H01R13/633
Filed: 1998-10-21
Abstract: A printed circuit assembly card removal system (106) comprises an ejection card (108)
including at least a first ejector (110a) extending from the surface of the ejection card, the
ejector having a first surface (112a) for pressing against the edge of the PCA card to be
removed, and an ejection card holder (114a) for mechanically supporting the ejection card.
To remove the PCA, the ejection card is pulled outward causing the ejector to apply a force to
the edge of the PCA card to be removed, forcing the card edge fingers of the PCA card out of
the PCA connector. The system removes a PCA card from a powered on computer system
(102) while minimizing damage to the computer system and to the individual removing the
PCA.
Patent EP-0919523-A3 (EP)
Inventor: KAMBANELLAS CHRYSOSTOMOS ANDRE
IPC: C02F1/52
Filed: 1998-11-26
Abstract: The method of this invention is effective for
removal of colloidal and other suspended particles, and
the reduction of boron from lightly polluted water such
as grey water (soap solution), underground water in built
up areas, and any other lightly polluted water, after
flocculation, sedimentation and filtration. In general,
this method includes the introduction into the lightly
polluted water such as grey water, of a complex chemical
solution which is produced from the natural oxidation of
iron pyrites and its surrounding rock formations. With
the introduction of this complex chemical solution
several chemical reactions may take place together with
flocculation and sedimentation of suspended particles
(colloidal and other suspended particles) and boron.
Following this, the lightly polluted water such as grey
water is passed through upflow and downflow filters, so
that the remaining suspended particles are removed. Each
filter bed consists of a slab of flexible polyurethane
foam, up to 10 cm in depth. The purpose of this
treatment is the recycling of lightly polluted water,
such as grey water for re-use for flushing toilets (WC's)
and/or for garden irrigation/watering of the house from
which it has been collected.
Patent EP-0875759-A3 (EP)
IPC: G01N30/72
Filed: 1998-06-15
Abstract: Disclosed are methods for screening compound libraries using frontal
chromatography in combination with mass spectrometry to identify and rank those
members of the library that bind to a target receptor. Methods are also disclosed which
permit a compound library to be rapidly screened to determine if any members of the
library have a higher affinity for the target receptor relative to a pre-selected indicator
compound.
Patent EP-0912058-A3 (EP)
IPC: H04H20/86
Filed: 1993-12-02
Abstract: A novel advanced set top terminal capable of digital decompression, menu
generation, interactivity and other advanced functional capabilities for use in a television
program delivery system (200) is described. The invention relates to methods and
apparatus for upgrading existing set top terminals (220) to provide menu generation
capability and advanced functional capabilities. The invention is particularly useful in
television program delivery systems (200) with hundreds of channels of programming,
providing (i) menu driven program selection through the addition of an upgrade module
(300) or menu generation card and (ii) advanced functional capabilities using a set of
hardware upgrades (e.g., 130) and/or an expansion card. Specifically, the invention is an
upgradeable system that supports advanced set top functionality through the use of internal
software, hardware upgrades, a upgrade module and/or expansion cards. The upgraded
hardware generally includes a microprocessor, various input/output ports (e.g., 308),
processing circuitry (e.g., 108) and memory (e.g., 116). The invention results in a
upgraded set top terminal that supports: menu generation; picture-on-picture
displays;
program catalogue services; interactive services; telephone caller identification; digital
audio reception; VCR control; HDTV reception; and backyard satellite system
interoperability, among other features and capabilities.
Patent EP-0945308-A3 (EP)
Title: Schaltungsanordnung für die Kraftfahrzeugelektrik
Inventor: SONG JIANG DR
IPC: B60R16/02
Filed: 1999-03-18
Abstract: Die Erfindung betrifft eine Schaltungsanordnung in der Kraftfahrzeugelektrik
für elektrische Verbraucher, deren elektrische
Zuleitungen von einer Sicherungsbox bzw. einer Zentralelektrik
aus zu den Verbrauchern führen, wobei die Zuleitungen in der
Zentralelektrik mit Sicherungen abgesichert sind, 
und wobei Schalter, insbesondere ein Zündschloßschalter vorhanden
sind, welche außerhalb der Zentralelektrik bzw. der Sicherungsbox
angeordnet sind, mit welchen die elektrischen Verbraucher
geschaltet werden, wobei für die von außerhalb der Zentralelektrik
angeordneten Schalter zu schaltenden Verbraucher oder
Verbrauchergruppen Leistungsschalter in der Zuleitung zu diesen
Verbrauchern bzw. Verbrauchergruppen in der Zentralelektrik bzw.
an der Sicherungs-Box angeordnet sind und mit diesen Schaltern,
z.B. dem Zündschloß, derart verbunden sind, daß die Leistungsschalter
mit diesen Schaltern geschaltet werden und damit
die Verbraucher bzw. Verbrauchergruppen des jeweiligen, in der
Zentralelektrik bzw. an der Sicherungs-Box angeordneten
Leistungsschalters indirekt mit dem außerhalb der Zentralelektrik
angeordneten Schalter, insbesondere dem Zündschloß,
geschaltet werden.
Patent EP-0955793-A3 (EP)
Inventor: YAMAMOTO NOBORU
IPC: H05B41/04
Filed: 1999-05-05
Abstract: In a discharge lamp apparatus for a vehicle, it is
determined that a grounded condition is present when a lamp
voltage (VL) is less than a predetermined voltage and a lamp
current (IL) is less than a predetermined current. Electric
power supply to the lamp (2) is stopped temporarily in response
to the determination of the grounded condition, and then the
lighting operation is restarted again. If the grounded condition
is determined again, the above operation is repeated. If this
repetition continues for a predetermined period, the lighting
operation is disabled continuously. In controlling the lamp (2),
a voltage of a battery (1) is boosted by a transformer (41), which
is turned on and off by a MOS transistor (42) so that electric
power supplied to the lamp (2) is duty-controlled. An upper limit
is set to the duty ratio, and the upper limit is increased as
the lamp current decreases, so that the lighting characteristics
of the lamp (2) is improved. A starter transformer (71) has a
closed magnetic circuit core (701a), and is encased within a
ballast casing (710), which is disposed under the lamp (2).
Patent EP-0961491-A3 (EP)
Inventor: NAGAMINE TAKATOMO
IPC: H04N3/27
Filed: 1999-05-25
Abstract: The signal processing apparatus for setting a vertical blanking signal of the television
set that allows to set the beginning position and end position of a horizontal blanking
signal irrespective of the numbers of lines in the vertical synchronous signal interval,
comprising: a up counter (3) for counting the vertical synchronous signal interval,
synchronizing with the horizontal synchronous signal to lock forcedly the interlace
signal to become a non-interlace signal; and a down counter (8) for loading and down
counting the count value of the up counter (3), wherein the down counter (8) loads the
data of the up counter (3) immediately before the up counter (3) is reset at a timing of
the vertical synchronous signal and down counts the data which is loaded in the down
counter (8) as the initial value.
Patent EP-0965459-A3 (EP)
Inventor: HIROFUMI ICHINOSE
IPC: B41M5/00
Filed: 1999-06-14
Abstract: Provided is a recording medium provided with a
porous ink-receiving layer containing thermoplastic
resin particles and an inorganic pigment laminated on a
substrate, wherein the pore radius distribution curve
of said porous ink-receiving layer has a maximum peak
in a pore radius range of from 1 µm to 10 µm and at
least one peak in a pore radius range of from 0.001 µm
to 0.1 µm and the total volume of pores having radii of
from 0.1 µm to 20 µm is not less than 0.5 cm 3 /g.
Patent EP-0969218-A3 (EP)
Title: Schutzvorrichtung für eine Antriebsanordnung mit einem Doppelkreuzgelenk
Inventor: MIKESKA FELIX ING
IPC: F16D3/84
Filed: 1999-06-25
Abstract: Die Erfindung betrifft eine Schutzvorrichtung 2 für eine Antriebsanordnung
mit einem Doppelkreuzgelenk 1, wobei der Schutztrichter
10 Falten 15 aufweist und mit seinem ersten axialen Ende
11 an einer Lagerungsanordung 12 festgelegt ist. Sein zweites
axiales Ende ist mit einem Befestigungsabschnitt 14 versehen,
mit dem ein darin aufgenommener Führungring 18 verbunden ist.
Der Führungsring 18 ragt mit seinem inneren Ende 21 in den mit
Falten versehenen Teil des Schutztrichter 10 hinein. Der Führungsring
18 selbst ist wiederum auf einem Lagerring 23, der an
der inneren Doppelgabel 5 gelagert ist, abgestützt. Dabei ist
eine axiale Relativbewegung zwischen Führungsring 18 und Lagerring
23 möglich. Der Führungsring 18 sorgt für eine gute Abstützung
des mit Falten 15 versehenen Schutztrichters 10 bei Beugung.
Die Anordnung erlaubt darüber hinaus eine relativ lange
und mit Falten 15 versehene Ausbildung des Schutztrichters 10,
ohne daß dieser an Stabilität einbüßt.
Patent EP-0980796-A3 (EP)
Inventor: ASANO TOSHIYUKI
IPC: B60R21/213
Filed: 1999-08-02
Abstract: In a head-protecting airbag apparatus where an airbag body inflated
in a curtain configuration is mounted in a folded state along a roof side rail
across at least a center pillar, the airbag body includes an upper portion
folded in a bellows, and a lower portion subjected to one of turning-back
performed toward an occupant compartment inner side and rolling-up
performed towards the occupant compartment inner side. Accordingly, even
when there is a vehicle occupant compartment inner side protrusion such as
a slip joint in a vehicle, the airbag body is inflated and expanded so as to
cover the vehicle occupant compartment inner side protrusion from the
above or ride on the same. As a result, the lower portion of the airbag body
is hard to be caught up by the vehicle occupant compartment inner side
protrusion, thereby improving a expanding performance of the airbag body.
Patent EP-0986083-A3 (EP)
Inventor: BOSATELLI DOMENICO
IPC: H01H71/04
Filed: 1999-08-06
Abstract: A magnetothermal circuit breaker comprising a casing
(103) which contains an electrical protection device (110)
associated with a magnetic trip-off kinematic system (114),
a kinematic system for actuating the moving contact (111),
an arc chute (112), a thermal trip-off kinematic system
(113), a connection means (115) for the external electrical
connections; the thermal trip-off kinematic system includes
a bimetallic member which is operatively associated with a
linkage whose initial position with respect to the
bimetallic member can be adjusted mechanically.
Patent EP-0989744-A3 (EP)
Title: Bildübertragungseinrichtung
Inventor: SCHULZ MARK-OLAF
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 1999-09-08
Abstract: Eine Bildübertragungseinrichtung für eine Video-Kamera in Verbindung mit einer Operationsleuchte
und einer Kontrollvorrichtung mit Bildschirm und Steuereinrichtung weist wenigstens einen
Bildsensor der Kamera in einer verstellbaren Lagerung auf, wobei wenigstens eine mittels
der Steuereinrichtung betätigte Antriebsvorrichtung zur Positionierung wenigstens des Bildsensors
relativ zum Aufnahmeobjekt vorgesehen ist; die Video-Kamera ist dabei mit einem Leuchtenkörper
einer Operationsleuchte verbunden, die mittels verstellbarer Aufhängung in einer stationären
Befestigung gehalten ist, wobei zumindest der Bildsensor der Video-Kamera um deren
optische Achse drehbar gelagert ist; die Video-Kamera ist in einem im Leuchtenkörper der Operationsleuchte
befindlichen Drehlager angeordnet, wobei die Achse des Drehlagers wenigstens
parallel zur optischen Achse der Video-Kamera verläuft.
Patent EP-0989560-A3 (EP)
Inventor: HIGUCHI SHINTARO
IPC: G11B23/03
Filed: 1999-09-21
Abstract: A disc cartridge mounted for movement on a main cartridge body unit housing
a magnetic disc, in which the disc cartridge has a shutter member of a U-shaped cross-section
for opening/closing a recording/reproducing aperture provided in the main
cartridge body unit. The shutter member is provided with first and second guide
pieces engaging in the movement guide groove provided in the main cartridge body
unit. On a lateral side of the main cartridge body unit 4, there are formed first and
second inclined guide portions for guiding in the movement guide groove the first and
second pieces provided in the shutter member. One of the first and second guide
pieces is of a height larger than the other guide piece so that, when the shutter member
is mounted on the main cartridge body unit, the guide pieces are prevented from being
abutted against the lateral side of the main cartridge body unit to suppress generation
of chips from the main cartridge body unit.
Patent EP-1046423-A3 (EP)
Inventor: MUSSMANN LOTHAR DR
IPC: B01J23/656
Filed: 1999-10-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a high performance catalyst containing
an inner and an outer layer on an inert carrier
body comprising noble metals from the platinum group deposited
on support materials. The catalyst is characterised in
that, the inner layer comprises platinum deposited on a
first support and on a first oxygen storage component and
the outer layer comprises platinum and rhodium deposited on
a second support only and the second layer further comprises
a second oxygen storage component.
Patent EP-0995489-A3 (EP)
Inventor: CHENG ALAN TAT YAN
IPC: B01F5/04
Filed: 1999-10-19
Abstract: A process for accelerating the rate of reacting between a gas phase
and a liquid phase in plug flow tubular reactors (102), by intensifying
the rate of transfer between the gas and the liquid phase. The process
is based on supersonic two-phase flow principles under high pressure and
comprises passing the gas phase and the liquid phase into a high
intensity tubular reactor, accelerating the two phases to supersonic
velocity, reducing the velocity of the two phases to subsonic velocity
at a pressure higher than about 1atm., breaking the gas phase into
bubbles and dispersing the bubbles into the liquid phase.
Patent EP-1013594-A3 (EP)
Title: Zugelement-Wegesensor
Inventor: STEINICH KLAUS-MANFRED
IPC: G01B3/11
Filed: 1999-12-22
Abstract: Die Erfindung betrifft Zugelement-Wegsensoren mit vereinfachtem mechanischen
Aufbau sowie eine mit gleichen Elementen verwirklichte Hubvorrichtung, die das
exakte vertikale Positionieren eines Objektes ermöglichen. Ein erfindungsgemäßer
Zugelement-Wegsensor mit einer Zugelement-Wickeltrommel, einer
damit wirkverbundenen Vorspanneinheit zum Vorspannen der Wickeltrommel in
die Aufwickelrichtung, einer Bestimmungseinheit zum Bestimmen der von der
Wickeltrommel abgezogenen Länge des Zugelementes, kennzeichnet sich
dadurch, daß das Zugelement auf der Wickeltrommel in einer einzigen Radialebene
der Wickeltrommel spiralig in mehreren Lagen übereinander gewickelt ist.
Eine Hubvorrichtung zum Heben einer Last mit wenigstens zwei Hubeinheiten und
wenigstens einem Wegsensor, kennzeichnet sich dadurch, daß wenigstens eine
der Hubvorrichtungen mit einer Bestimmungseinheit zum Bestimmen der von der
Wickeltrommel abgezogenen Länge des Zugelementes ausgestattet ist und alle
Zugelemente an der selben Last angreifen.
Patent EP-1013866-A3 (EP)
Inventor: KLIPPERT UWE
IPC: E05F11/38
Filed: 1999-11-30
Abstract: Bei einer Vorrichtung zum Verbinden einer mit einer Scheibenaufnahme
3 verbundenen Kraftfahrzeug-Fensterscheibe mit
einem Fensterheber, der einen mit den Führungs- und Transportmitteln
des Fensterhebers verbundenen Mitnehmer 2 aufweist,
sind der Mitnehmer 2 und die Scheibenaufnahme 3 über
jeweils mindestens zwei räumlich voneinander getrennte, in
unterschiedlicher Richtung formschlüssig und bei der Montage
nacheinander ineinandergreifende Formschlußelemente 21,
31; 22, 32; 35, 36, 41, 42; 28, 38 miteinander verbunden.
dabei sind erste Formschlußelemente 21, 31 in Montagerichtung
der Fensterscheibe formschlüssig miteinander verbindbar
und zweite Formschlußelemente 22, 32, 35, 36, 41, 42
in einer im wesentlichen senkrecht zur Montagerichtung der
Fensterscheibe verlaufenden Ebene entgegengesetzt zueinander
ausgerichtet und werden nach der Verbindung der ersten
Formschlußelemente 21, 31 durch eine Schwenkbewegung der
Fensterscheibe in Eingriff miteinander gebracht. Dritte
Formschlußelemente 28, 38 dienen der zusätzlichen mechanischen
Sicherung der Verbindung von Mitnehmer 2 und Scheibenaufnahme
3 und sind bei teilweise oder vollständig geöffneter
Fensterscheibe miteinander in Eingriff.