baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-0922746-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GREANEY MARK ALAN
IPC: C10G32/02
Filed: 1998-11-26
Abstract: A process for electrochemically demetallating a petroleum stream
comprises contacting a hydrocarbon-soluble metals containing petroleum stream
and an aqueous electrolysis medium with a low hydrogen overpotential metal
cathode at an electric current and pH sufficient to demetallate the petroleum
stream. Preferred cathode voltage is in the range 0 V to -3.0 V vs. SCE, and
preferred pH is from 7 to 14. The cathode material is typically of a stainless
steel, chromium, copper or nickel.
Patent EP-0927929-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CANNON WILLIAM J
IPC: G06F9/30
Filed: 1998-12-16
Abstract: A method and apparatus for emulating instructions
of one microprocessor ("legacy instructions") with
instructions of another microprocessor with an incompatible
instruction set which provides increased throughput relative
to known emulation systems. In particular, the legacy
instructions are translated into direct vectors to software
routines for each legacy instruction. Rather than fetching
the legacy instruction and interpreting the instruction in
software, the emulation system and method in accordance with
the present invention fetches the direct vectors to the
software routines which emulate the legacy instructions. The
legacy instructions can either be translated by way of
software when the legacy memory is loaded or modified, or by
way of hardware when legacy memory is accessed. By fetching
the direct vectors, the need for software-based look-up
tables for interpreting the legacy instructions is obviated.
As such, the probability of cache misses is greatly reduced
which increases the throughput of the system.
Patent EP-0862280-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KENNEY THOMAS J
IPC: H04B1/10
Filed: 1998-02-27
Abstract: In the front end of a CDMA cellular or broadband PCS mobile phone
receiver, a switched bypass connection is provided to bypass the low noise
amplifier, sending the received signal through an amplifier bypass connection. The
amplifier bypass connection may include an attenuator. The switched bypass is
activated by a control signal generated by a digital signal processor. The digital
signal processor analyzes the received signal to detect and determine the relative
contribution of the IMD interference to the total received signal power and, when the
IMD interference exceeds a predetermined level, sends a control signal to bypass
the low noise amplifier. Identification of the presence of IMD interference is by
spectral estimation to discern when the mobile phone is in the presence of large
near-band signals from an AMPS or other narrow-band base station which causes
in- band IMD. In a preferred embodiment, the spectral estimation is performed by
collecting a series of data samples from the received signal and, using a digital
signal processor (DSP), computing a Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) to generate
frequency domain data, passing the data through a filter bank, then using a decision
algorithm to determine whether or not there is sufficient IMD present in the received
signal to bypass the LNA. If the IMD level is high enough to warrant bypass of the
LNA, the DSP will provide a signal to an automatic gain control (AGC) block for
controlling a variable gain amplifier (VGA) to compensate for gain loss due to bypass
of the LNA.
Patent EP-0890846-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BAGALINI DANTE
IPC: H02H3/04
Filed: 1998-07-10
Abstract: An earth leakage (or ground) fault monitoring means (10) for monitoring the presence
of an earth leakage fault, using an earth leakage fault detector (12) and a remote
indicating means (16). The invention is for use in circumstances where automatic
tripping could have undesirable results, and tripping or disconnecting of the circuit may
then be controlled by authorised personnel. A latching arrangement (26) and reset
device (22) are provided such that the indicating means (16) continues to indicate that
there has been an earth fault even if the fault disappears, until the reset devise (22) has
been operated. The earth leakage fault detector (12) and the indicating means (16) are
in separate housings (36, 24). The latching arrangement (26) and the reset device (22)
may then be in either housing. In a preferred embodiment the latching arrangement
(26) includes a relay (28) having contactors (28.2, 28.3) that are supplied from a
separate supply. Preferably, two light emitting (18, 20) devices may be used, one for
indicating the presence or previous existence of a fault and the other a fault free
condition.
Patent EP-0899067-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CORNELL ROBERT W
IPC: B26D7/20
Filed: 1998-08-26
Abstract: A paper cutter or trimming device comprises a
cutting board including measuring indicia, a rail
assembly, and a carriage assembly including a circular
blade. The indicia are calibrated in a scale measured
from a predetermined cut line. The rail assembly is
mounted in a perpendicular relation to the measuring
indicia for pivotal movement between operative and
inoperative positions with respect to the cutting board.
The carriage assembly is mounted for sliding movement on
the rail assembly. The cutting board may include a
positive stop, and the rail assembly may be biased
against the at least one stop when the rail assembly
moves to the operative position. The stop is positioned
so that the circular blade aligns with the cut line for
cutting or trimming paper sheets. The measuring indica
may be calibrated in first and second different scales
measured from the predetermined cut line. A self-healing
mat may be removably secured to the cutting board in
alignment with the path of travel of the circular cutting
blade. The mat provides at least two self-healing
cutting surfaces and may be repositioned to expose the
various surfaces to the cutting blade. The rail assembly
may include a rail and a channel, with the channel
extending along one of a front face and a rear face of
the rail. The carriage assembly is configured to engage
the channel when the carriage assembly moves to the
cutting position, which aligns the blade along the
predetermined cut line. The rail may also be provided
with an outwardly bowed reinforcing portion to increase
torsional and beam strength.
Patent EP-0895958-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HARTWALL JOHN
IPC: B66F9/02
Filed: 1998-07-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to a handling device
for liquid goods unit packages, said device comprising
at least one gripping means (2) consisting of a
wide-side portion (8) of said member (2) and
essentially parallel members (3), which are attached
close to both ends of said gripping member wide-side
portion (8), essentially orthogonally thereto; all
three portions (3, 8) of said gripping means
including projections serving to support said package
from the underside edge (9) of the package sides.
Patent EP-0902267-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ENGELER PAUL
IPC: G01L19/02
Filed: 1998-08-20
Abstract: The pick-up has a pressure-measuring element (35) between two masses (33,36) and is integrated with preloading. The masses and measuring element are connected solely at the in-built end to a casing-type external part with a flange (42) and are united at an inner part (45) decoupled from external mechanical influences. The masses (m1,m2) or stiffness (c1,c2) in the inner part are adjusted to minimise interference from acceleration-related vibrations. The masses or stiffness are adjusted by removing or adding material,
Patent EP-0873797-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GSCHWEITL KARL HEINZ
IPC: B07B13/00
Filed: 1998-04-07
Abstract: The waste paper fractions are separated on a sorting conveyor belt (2) whereby a radiation source such as a light source (4) radiates at least one area of the belt so that the waste paper pieces allotted to one fraction are detected by an evaluator (3) position-wise on the belt on the basis of the different wavelength of the reflected beam belonging to each fraction. The waste paper sections associated with the specific factor are then picked up by collectors (7) and deposited at a predetermined delivery station (13). The belt is pref. moved at a constant speed and the area detected by the radiation source is divided into several sub-areas formed as tracks parallel to the edges of the belt.
Patent EP-0961705-A2 (EP)
Inventor: RUPPERT MALCOLM F
IPC: B60K1/02
Filed: 1998-01-13
Abstract: An automotive vehicle drive unit assembly which is located near the sides of a vehicle includes a first driving axle shaft, a second driving axle shaft, a first gear box, a second gear box, a first electric motor, and a second electric motor. The first driving axle shaft drives a first wheel hub of the vehicle and the second driving axle shaft drives a second wheel hub. Together the first and second driving axle shafts define an axis of rotation about which the first and second wheel hubs rotate. The first gear set drives the first wheel and the second gear set drives the second wheel. A first electric motor is mounted in an angular relationship relative to the axis of rotation and drives the first gear set. A second electric motor is mounted in an angular relationship relative to the axis of rotation and drives the second gear set. A plurality of electric motors can be used to drive each wheel hub. Suspension beams extend transversely to the axis of rotation of the driving axle shaft. The electric motor is pivotally attached to the gear box by means of a flexible coupling and is pivotally attached to the suspension beam by means of a movable connection. The flexible coupling allows the electric motor to pivot relative to the gear box and the movable connection allows the electric motor to pivot relative to the suspension beam as the suspension beam receives road load input. Another mounting method includes mounting both the motor and a drive gear within a gear box housing for the vehicle wheel. The motor is mounted on one side of the drive axis of the wheel, and the drive gear is mounted on bearings on an opposed side of the drive axis. In this way, the overall longitudinal distance required for mounting both the motor and the drive gear is reduced when compared to the envelope of the vehicle wheel.
Patent EP-1010161-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KALT CHARLES G
IPC: G02B26/08
Filed: 1998-06-08
Abstract: Disclosed are cross-talk resistant drive circuitry for electrostatic video displays and flexible, foldable and shaped embodiments of such displays including books, fanfolds and scrolls employing flexible polymer film construction. Transistorless drive circuitry uses row and column dumping capacitors (108) to charge electrostatic pixels (A1...F5) in a traveling group to avoid simultaneously charging row-adjacent pixels (A1...F5). Also, individual pixels (A1...F5) can be shielded each with their own Faraday cage (60-62) to control charge leakage from the pixel. The pixels (A1...F5)' have spiral rollout shutters whose time parameters can be controlled by the use of suitable bleed resistors. Low-cost film technology manufacturing methods are also described.
Patent EP-0979203-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SCHUSTER RUDOLF
IPC: B65H3/00
Filed: 1998-04-30
Abstract: Le colis (1) descendant à partir d'une pile inclinée est extrait de cette pile au moyen d'un organe d'enlèvement (3, par exemple). Au moins une impulsion de déplacement est exercée sur la pile au début du processus d'enlèvement. L'extraction du colis (1) à partir du dépôt de colis empilés dans le chargeur (2) se trouve ainsi facilitée.
Patent EP-1062746-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SCHERZER SHIMON B
IPC: H04B7/04
Filed: 1998-09-15
Abstract: A practical way to enhance signal quality (carrier to interference, C/I) in both up and downlink of wireless point to multi-point CDMA service implements basic radio direction finding techniques to allow for optimal diversity combining in an antenna array employing large number of elements. This approach is facilitated through the use of very small bit counts arithmetic and capitalizing on finite alphabet signal structure (Walsh symbols, for example in IS-95 CDMA) or a known training sequence. Alternate implementations can use floating point data representations. The method facilitates ASIC implementation, thereby enabling distributed processing to achieve the required computation practicality. The method utilizes the uplink channel data to determine the downlink spatial structure (array beams) to enhance downlink C/I and hence increase downlink capacity. The preferred embodiment is optimized to IS-95, however any signal that has either a finite alphabet or a training sequence built in can utilize the same idea. The use of the known signal structure facilitates simple array response vector determination and eliminates the necessity for covariance matrix calculation and analysis. Hence, this approach can be utilized for GSM and TDMA wireless air-interfaces as well.
Patent EP-0977613-A2 (EP)
Inventor: AURICCIO ANGELO
IPC: A61N1/368
Filed: 1998-01-20
Abstract: L'invention a trait à une dérivation allongée unipolaire ou bipolaire de la veine coronaire présentant un diamètre extérieur réduit et conçue pour progresser dans une veine coronaire sélectionnée et ce, afin de produire un signal de stimulation destiné à une région prédéterminée du coeur, le ventricule gauche notamment. Elle concerne également une technique d'utilisation de la dérivation aux fins d'une stimulation cardiaque dans le cadre du traitement de la défaillance cardiaque. La technique de stimulation cardiaque consiste à faire progresser la dérivation de la veine coronaire à la fois par le sinus coronaire et dans une veine coronaire sélectionnée, à raccorder la dérivation à une source électrique de stimulation et à stimuler électriquement une cavité particulière du coeur par le biais de la dérivation implantée. La dérivation comporte une tête souple et un anneau de transition facilitant son guidage à l'intérieur des veines coronaires.
Patent EP-1023258-A2 (EP)
Inventor: EYAL AHARON M
IPC: C12P7/56
Filed: 1998-10-13
Abstract: L'invention concerne des techniques permettant de traiter des mélanges acide lactique/lactates. Les mélanges préférés pour le traitement sont obtenus à partir de bouillons de fermentation, de préférence par des processus de fermentation effectués à un pH de 4,8 ou moins. Selon ces techniques, les flux d'acide lactique et de lactates sont généralement séparés à partir des mélanges de fermentation. L'invention concerne également les techniques préférées de séparation et de traitement desdits flux.
Patent EP-0933622-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WEIGEL MANFRED DR
IPC: G01H1/00
Filed: 1999-01-14
Abstract: To monitor vibration in transient changes between stationary operating cycles, characteristics or parameters (19) are set, describing individual conditions for each operating cycle. These characterize the time span of vibration signals. During each operating cycle a monitoring frequency band (20,21) is ascertained through an evaluation of the variation in time of the parameters. A machine's condition is diagnosed through correlation of all parameters.
Patent EP-0978987-A2 (EP)
Inventor: DOW JAMES C
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 1999-03-30
Abstract: An appliance (22) is provided for capturing and communicating images to
other devices with communication capabilities. The capturing and viewing appliance
(22) includes a processor for manipulating and viewing the images on a built-in
display (24). Program code stored in internal memory includes a thumbnail page view
application program which allows the user to use navigation buttons (42, 44, 46, 48)
to view multiple images in groups as well as singularly. According to another aspect
of the invention, the thumbnail image navigation interface provides a user-friendly
interface for effective communication of functionality of an appliance (22) or other
device to the user through use of animated transitions. Through the use of icons,
navigation buttons (42, 44, 46, 48) and animated transitions used to communicate
functionality to the user, the present invention presents a novel user interface which
makes the thumbnail image navigation user interface and method a solution in devices
with limited resources which need to be able to navigate among multiple images
arranged in different orientations. The thumbnail navigation appliance (22) and
method is designed for navigating among multiple captured images through
instrument reuse which is especially useful in portable hand-held appliances or other
devices which are capable of displaying images where space and compactness are a
concern.
Patent EP-0968888-A2 (EP)
Inventor: JAMBOR ARNO
IPC: B60R21/215
Filed: 1999-05-22
Abstract: The airbag unit is located in the steering wheel of a motor vehicle. The ejection aperture for the airbag is covered by a pad (4), which is partially covered by a thin-walled metal plate (3) fastened to it on the side facing the vehicle interior. The plate has a circumferential edge (12,13) folded inwards towards the pad. The metal plate is connected to the carrier (8) for the airbag unit (7,9) via a fastener bracket (11) and is glued to the pad. A tear flap covering the ejection aperture is at least partially covered by a badge (14).
Patent EP-0969678-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SCHMOLL KLAUS-PETER
IPC: H04Q3/66
Filed: 1999-06-22
Abstract: The method involves a subscriber (1) dialing a telecommunications unit (15) in or connected to the terminal. There is a check made over which of several telecommunications or data networks (65,70,75,80) to which the terminal can be connected via an operator, can give a connection to the dialed subscriber at minimal connection cost. There is also a check for the unit setting up the connection, over the selected operator, that can transfer the data at the lowest cost.
Patent EP-0978552-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ANDERSEN KJELD
IPC: C10G45/26
Filed: 1999-07-24
Abstract: Metal compounds are removed from heavy oils using a catalyst containing a group IVB metal and a group IA metal at temperatures of 300-550oC and at a pressure of 100-300 atm.
Patent EP-1049351-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MURAKAMI MASARU
IPC: H04L12/46
Filed: 1999-08-20
Abstract: A diversity handover processing apparatus (30)
includes a shared buffer memory (301) for storing signals
inputted from a mobile station (MS) and converted into
ATM cells, a combining/copy information table (309) for
storing connections necessary to one of a combining and a
copy of the ATM cells received from the shared buffer
memory (301), a combining/copy controller (308) for
reading information concerning connections in the
synthesis/copy information table in respect of the radio
terminal (MS), a shared buffer memory handling section
(303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 3011, 3012) for designating
addresses contained in the information read by the
combining/copy controller (308), the addresses being of
the shared buffer memory (301) and concerning the
connections, and a combining/copy processor (302) for
performing one of a synthesis and a copy of the ATM cells
read out of the shared buffer memory (301) in respect of
the radio terminal (MS), whereby the signals from the
radio terminal (MS) are converted into the ATM cells and
then the diversity handover process is executed.
Patent EP-0982604-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MORI KUNIHIKO
IPC: G02B5/22
Filed: 1999-08-26
Abstract: A method for manufacturing an optical filter capable
of manufacturing an optical filter in such a manner that
the transmission wavelength varies linearly with respect
to the angle  in the rotation direction of the substrate
and that almost the entire range of the angle  is
utilizable as the optical filter. A mask (4) capable of
being rotated relatively with respect to the substrate
(1) coaxially on a plane parallel to the substrate (1),
which is either having an aperture (4a) extending along a
radius direction with an aperture angle ϕ or itself
extending along a radius direction to cover an angle ϕ,
is provided over the substrate (1). Then, the mask (4) is
relatively rotated with respect to the substrate (1) at
least once at a non-constant angular speed during a
formation of a single layer or multiple layers on the
substrate, while depositing a dielectric material in a
single layer or multiple layers on the substrate (1) from
the mask (4) side within a deposition chamber.
Patent EP-0992986-A2 (EP)
Inventor: NAGAI TAKAHIRO
IPC: G11B7/005
Filed: 1996-02-16
Abstract: An optical disk (1) of a land (111) groove (110,112)
recording/reproduction type comprising a plurality of sectors having a
sector address region (5) and a data region (6,7) wherein 
   the sector address region (5) includes a plurality of
address blocks (114-120), at least two (117,118,119,120) of the
plurality of address blocks that adjoin each other along a circumference
direction being disposed so as to be shifted toward opposite sides with
respect to a track centre, and 
   each of the plurality of address blocks (114-120)
includes within the sector address region (5) a portion (302,307)
indicating an address number for identifying the plurality of sectors
from one another and a portion indicating an ID number for identifying
the plurality of address blocks (114-120) from one another, and 
   the first one (117) of the plurality of address blocks
includes a reproduction clock synchronization signal portion (VFO) which
is longer than or equal to a reproduction clock synchronization signal
portion (VFO) of any other address block (118-120).
Patent EP-0987542-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CANTU GARY R
IPC: G01N23/04
Filed: 1996-06-19
Abstract: A system is provided for reading an image stored on a storage layer
radiation screen. The system includes a carousel for holding a storage layer
radiation screen and a screen scanning system. The screen scanning system
includes a carousel mount on which the carousel may be mounted and a rotation
mechanism for rotating the carousel mount, rotation of the carousel mount
serving to rotate the carousel about a rotational axis which, in turn, causes the
screens held on the carousel to move in a circular path about the rotational axis.
The carousel is preferably removable from the carousel mount. The screen
scanning system also includes an image acquisition optical system positioned
adjacent the circular path of the screen, the image acquisition optical system
including an excitation system for focusing an excitation beam on a portion of
the screen to cause a light emission, and an emission collecting system for
collecting the light emitted from the screen. The screen scanning system may
further include an optics driver for moving the image acquisition optical system
in a direction parallel to the rotational axis of the carousel. 
     A method is provided for reading images stored on multiple storage layer
radiation screens. The method includes attaching multiple storage layer radiation
screens to a carousel, rotating the carousel about a rotational axis such that the
screens move in a circular path about the rotational axis, focusing an excitation
beam at a point on the circular path such that the portions of the screens passing
the point on the circular path emit light, collecting the light emitted, and moving
the point on the circular path on which the excitation beam is focused in a
direction parallel to the rotational axis.
Patent EP-1014297-A2 (EP)
Inventor: OTSUKI KOICHI
IPC: B41J2/21
Filed: 1999-12-20
Abstract: A printer has a print head including a plurality of dot formation
element groups for forming dots of different inks where the plurality of dot
formation element groups are arrayed in a prescribed order in the sub-scanning
direction. The dot formation elements of each group are arranged
at an identical pitch k in the sub-scanning direction. The pitch k is set at an
integer multiple value that is at least two times a pitch of dots formed on the
print medium in the sub-scanning direction. Dot forming is executed while
using a mutually equal number N of dot formation elements of each group
arrayed at the pitch k where N is an integer of at least 2. The N dot
formation elements of each group are selected so that a spacing between the
groups of the N dot formation elements is M times the pitch k where M is an
integer of at least 2.