baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent TW-I786859-B (TW)
Title: 畸變校正處理裝置、繪圖方法及程式
Inventor: AKUTSU TAKASHI
IPC: B41J2/11
Filed: 2021-09-30
Granted: 2022-12-11
Abstract: [課題]本發明提供一種畸變校正處理裝置，能夠縮短從搬入基板到進行圖像資料的畸變校正之後開始繪圖為止的待機時間。
        [解決手段]畸變校正處理裝置根據繪圖對象物的畸變量對用來定義在繪圖區域中要形成之圖案之原圖像資料進行畸變校正，生成校正完畢之圖像資料並傳送至繪圖處理部。此時，每當針對繪圖區域的一部分的區域，對原圖像資料進行畸變校正後，將校正完畢的繪圖用部分圖像資料傳送至繪圖處理部。
Patent TW-I795121-B (TW)
Title: Vehicle interior systems having a curved cover glass and display or touch panel and methods for forming the same
Inventor: SALGADO FABIO LOPES BRANDAO
IPC: C03B23/02
Filed: 2018-07-09
Granted: 2023-03-01
Abstract: Embodiments of a vehicle interior system are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the system includes a base with a curved surface, and a display or touch panel disposed on the curved surface. The display includes a cold-bent glass substrate with a thickness of 1.5 mm or less and a first radius of curvature of 20 mm or greater, and a display module and/or touch panel attached to the glass substrate having a second radius of curvature that is within 10% of the first radius of curvature. Methods for forming such systems are also disclosed.
Patent TW-I806321-B (TW)
Title: 淹水評估方法及其運算裝置
Inventor: Wang hao-wei
IPC: G01W1/14
Filed: 2021-12-28
Granted: 2023-06-21
Abstract: 一種淹水評估方法，藉由一運算裝置來實施，當該運算裝置接收到多筆相關於一地域之雨量資料時，根據每一雨量資料的多個不同觀測座標及其對應的降雨量，利用一內插方法獲得每一地點座標所對應的降雨量，以作為處理後的雨量資料，並將一座標資料的多個地點座標進行正規化，以獲得一正規化後的座標資料，且將每一處理後的雨量資料的降雨量進行正規化，以獲得一正規化後的雨量資料，並根據該正規化後的座標資料，及該等正規化後的雨量資料，利用一淹水評估模型，獲得一包含該地域之該等地點於一評估時間點的多個淹水深度的淹水評估結果。
Patent TW-I809701-B (TW)
Title: 帶有影像裝置的電爐
Inventor: TSUTSUMI KOICHI
IPC: C21C7/10
Filed: 2022-02-08
Granted: 2023-07-21
Abstract: 本發明直接且清晰地觀察電爐的熔解室內的情況。帶有影像裝置的電爐包括熔解室、預熱室、及用以觀察所述熔解室內的影像裝置，所述影像裝置具有中繼透鏡、將所述中繼透鏡包含在內且外徑為100 mm以下的內管、將所述內管包含在內的外管、及設於所述中繼透鏡的軸向頂端中的爐外側的攝像裝置，以所述中繼透鏡位於自鐵水最高界面向鉛垂方向上方遠離300 mm～3500 mm，且所述攝像裝置位於自爐壁或爐蓋的內壁向爐外方向遠離300 mm以上的方式，經由所述爐壁或爐蓋的孔設有所述影像裝置。
Patent TW-I803286-B (TW)
Title: 使滅菌鍋出入口平穩之彈性支撐結構
Inventor: DENG SHANG-RU
IPC: A61L2/00
Filed: 2022-04-18
Granted: 2023-05-21
Abstract: 一種使滅菌鍋出入口平穩之彈性支撐結構，包括：一鍋體內部具有一滅菌室，該滅菌室具有至少一出入口，該出入口的下側設有具勾槽之複數下鎖勾；一鍋門樞設於該鍋體上且具有一門板，該門板可下降使下緣卡扣於該複數勾槽中；以及一彈性支撐模組包含一下桿結合於該複數下鎖勾底部，兩支撐導桿結合於該下桿兩端，一支撐桿係可在該複數勾槽上方升降地結合在該兩支撐導桿上，且上側面與該滅菌室的底面齊平，複數壓縮彈簧設於該複數勾槽之中，可提供將該支撐桿向上推之彈力；藉此係可使台車平穩順暢的進出滅菌鍋。
Patent TW-I802443-B (TW)
Inventor: Song bao-dong
IPC: H04L43/00
Filed: 2022-06-16
Granted: 2023-05-11
Abstract: 一種智能自動化配對同步測試系統包含一接收模組、一配對模組、一狀態判定模組與一控制模組。接收模組用以接收複數個待測伺服器之複數個伺服器識別碼。配對模組用以利用一配對規則在偵測到每一待測伺服器及其配對之待測伺服器時，產生一配對成功信號。狀態判定模組用以在判定每一待測伺服器及其配對之待測伺服器都位於待命進行網路壓力測試作業時，產生一待命成功信號。控制模組用以在接收到配對成功信號與待命成功信號時，控制待測伺服器以及其配對之待測伺服器同時進行網路壓力測試作業，並同時完成網路壓力測試作業。
Patent TW-I804392-B (TW)
Inventor: HUANG CHIEN-TEH
IPC: B23C3/12
Filed: 2022-07-22
Granted: 2023-06-01
Abstract: 一種銑邊裝置，係包括：具有工作面之基台，以及至少一以可位移方式設於該工作面上之銑邊組件，俾藉由該銑邊組件針對目標物進行側面加工處理，以加快生產時程且提高生產效率。
Patent TW-I815591-B (TW)
Inventor: LU CHIH-CHIANG
IPC: H05K3/40
Filed: 2022-08-05
Granted: 2023-09-11
Abstract: 一種電路板，包括一第一介電材料、一第二介電材料、一第三介電材料、一第四介電材料、一第一外部線路層、一第二外部線路層、導電結構、一第一導電通孔以及多個第二導電通孔。第一導電通孔至少貫穿第一介電材料與第四介電材料，且電性連接至第一外部線路層與第二外部線路層而定義出一訊號路徑。第二導電通孔貫穿第一介電材料、第二介電材料、第三介電材料以及部分導電結構，且環繞第一導電通孔。第二導電通孔電性連接第一外部線路層、導電結構與第二外部線路層而定義出一接地路徑，且接地路徑環繞訊號路徑。
Patent TW-I805504-B (TW)
Title: Crystalline form of carboprost tromethamine and preparation process thereof
Inventor: WEI SHIH-YI
IPC: C07C405/00
Filed: 2021-08-23
Granted: 2023-06-11
Abstract: The invention relates to processes for preparing Carboprost or Carboprost Tromethamine, and intermediates prepared from the process, and 5,6-
         trans isomer free Carboprost or Carboprost Tromethamine prepared therefrom. The invention also relates to a novel crystalline form of Carboprost Tromethamine.
Patent ZA-200202189-B (ZA)
Title: Self-ventilating disc brake rotor with outboard veSelf-ventilating disc brake rotor with outboard vent ports. nt ports.
Inventor: GAVIN STEPHEN PATRICK GAVIN ST
IPC: F16D65/847
Filed: 2002-03-18
Abstract: There is a brake disc rotor having a central hat (1) co-axial with surrounding rings (2) which form brake bands (3) for engagement with brake pads. The rings (3) are supported in a spaced apart parallel configuration with channels (12) therebetween whereby in use of the rotor cooling air is drawn in through vent means formed around the inner periphery of the rings (3) and then radially outwardly through the channels (12) as the rotor turns. The vent means include inlet vent ports (7) on the outboard side of the rotor.
Patent ZA-200605624-B (ZA)
Title: Thiazole derivatives and use thereof
Inventor: ANNA QUATTROPANI
IPC: A61K/
Filed: 2005-01-11
Abstract: The present invention is related to thiazole derivatives of Formula (I) in particular for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of autoimmune disorders and/or inflammatory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, neturodegenerative diseases, bacterial or viral infections, kidney diseases, platelet aggregation, cancer, transplantation, graft rejection or lung injuries.
Patent ZA-200806291-B (ZA)
Title: Break-in resistant cylinder for locks
Inventor: LUCIANO DARCHINI
IPC: E05B/
Filed: 2008-07-18
Abstract: A break-in resistant cylinder for locks, comprising a stator provided with a substantially cylindrical longitudinal cavity for accommodating a rotor with a longitudinal recess for the insertion of a key. The rotor and the stator comprise a plurality of channels which are substantially aligned and face each other (when the cylinder is in the closed configuration); the channels accommodate respective coding pins, tumbler pins and any elastic elements designed to prevent the rotation of the rotor within the stator if the key is not present in the longitudinal recess. At least one of the tumbler pins comprises a bush and a spike; the stem of the spike has a smaller diameter than the inside diameter of the bush and is longer than the bush. The spike is arranged so that its head is directed toward the bottom of the channel of the stator and rests against the elastic elements and the free end of the stem rests against the lower surface of the coding pin. The lower surface of the bush rests against the collar of the head of the spike proximate to the coupling of the stem.
Patent ZA-200810343-B (ZA)
Title: Injection device
Inventor: PETER CORRIGAN JOSEPH
IPC: A61M/
Filed: 2008-12-05
Abstract: An injection device 110 is described having a housing 112 that receives a syringe 114 having a needle 118, wherein the syringe is supported in a syringe carrier 150. The syringe 114 and syringe carrier 150 are biased by a return spring 126 from an extended position in which the needle 118 extends from the housing 112 through an exit aperture 128 to a retracted position in which it does not. A drive spring 130 acts via a drive to advance the syringe 114 from its retracted position to its extended position and discharge its contents through the needle 118 and a return spring 126, brought into play when the drive has reached a nominal return position, restores the syringe 114 to its retracted position. The syringe carrier 150 is designed to restrict rearward movement of the syringe so that the injection device is less prone to failure and damage to is components than prior art devices.
Patent ZA-202303473-B (ZA)
Title: Single-longitudinal-mode high-brightness semiconductor laser device based on stepped waveguide
Inventor: MA XIAOLONG
Filed: 2023-03-10
Abstract: The present invention discloses a single-longitudinal-mode high-brightness semiconductor laser device based on a stepped waveguide, which includes an N-type electrode, an epitaxial structure, a ridge waveguide, a tapered gain region, a surface high-order grating, an insulating layer, and a P-type electrode. The epitaxial structure includes an N-type substrate, an N-type cladding layer, an N-type stepped waveguide region, an active region, a P-type stepped waveguide region, a P-type cladding layer, and a P-type contact layer. The stepped waveguide region includes a plurality of epitaxial layers with different refractive indices, and the refractive index of each epitaxial layer increases stepwise when approaching the active region, forming a stepped waveguide. Improved gooder lateral mode selection with the ridge waveguide. The tapered gain region realizes optical power amplification. The longitudinal mode is regulated by high-order grating on the surface, which is distributed on The surface of the ridge waveguide and The tapered gain region. The laser has the advantages that the vertical mode field can be adjusted and controlled more easily, and improve the beam quality and voltage characteristics of semiconductor laser devices, increase the brightness of the devices, reduce the divergence angle in the vertical direction, and realize the single-longitudinal-mode output. When the laser is used as pump source, it is beneficial to improve the second harmonic output efficiency.
Patent ZA-202304548-B (ZA)
Title: Alpha stirling engine
Inventor: NILSSON MARTIN
Filed: 2023-04-19
Abstract: An alpha type Stirling engine (1) comprises an expansion cylinder (2) and a compression cylinder (3). The Stirling engine further comprises a regenerator (4), a cooler (5), a heater (6), and a gas channel (7) which provides the expansion cylinder (2) in fluid communication with the compression cylinder (3). At least one of the expansion cylinder (2) and the compression cylinder (3) has a twin cylinder (2', 3') which functions as an additional expansion cylinder (2') or an additional compression cylinder (3'), respectively, wherein the one of the expansion cylinder (2) and the compression cylinder (3) that has a twin cylinder (2', 3'), is together with said twin cylinder (2' 3') connected to a first portion (7a) of the gas channel (7), from which first portion (7a) the gas channel (7) extends via the regenerator (4) to a second portion (7b) to which the other one of the expansion cylinder (2) and the compression cylinder (3) is connected.
Patent ZA-202305718-B (ZA)
Title: An iot-based vehicle tracking and diagnostic system and method thereof
Inventor: MR PIDIKITI SURENDRA BABU
Filed: 2023-05-29
Abstract: The present invention discloses an IoT-based vehicle tracking and diagnostic system and method thereof. In the present invention, an Internet of Things (IoT)-based receiver that, in response to navigation signals transmitted by a satellite navigation system, provides information describing the location of the vehicle as described by the navigation signals; and an input unit that, in response to an event or condition associated with the vehicle, provides information describing the event or condition. the information describing the event or condition and the information intrinsically defining the location of the vehicle are transmitted into a cellular telephone communications link by a mobile unit controller that is responsive to the input unit and the IoT based receiver.
Patent GR-1004818-B (GR)
Title: Automatic mobile's excitation by alarm
Inventor: VOUGIOUKAS IOANNIS KYRIAKOU
IPC: H04M11/04
Filed: 2003-06-19
Abstract: he invention "Automatic Stimulation Of A Mobile Telephone By An Alarm [AAF] with the assistance of Modification (A) refers to circuits that are set into operation by the 12V DC generated by the Alarm when activated and enact upon the buttons of theModified Mobile Telephone that correspond to its "Rapid Dialing" Function. Thus, the Modified Mobile Telephone may perform telephone calls (via GSM) towards some pre-selected telephone numbers that are "hidden" under the aforementioned buttons.
Patent GR-1004647-B (GR)
Title: Mobile phone switchboard
Inventor: GIANNATOS GEORGIOS IOANNOU
IPC: H04M1/72
Filed: 2004-01-12
Abstract: he mobile video phone switchboard with built - in videocameras is a central unit (switchboard), which operates not only as a mobile phone but also a videorecording or photographing center which is attached to other internal units 1,2,3,...9 or morewith built-in or independent videocameras. With the mobile video phone switchboard it becomes possible to third party to operate mobile phones ( such as disabled people or even more children and so on), with controlled operation costs and incoming or outgoing videorecording or photographing. With this mobile video phones switchboard, there is also the opportunity to operate more than one units in order to videorecord of photograph from distance at the same time the state and the security of separate places where children and disabled people are as well as money transfers, aeroplanes e.t.c. Also, the mobile video phone switchboard can directly transfer from distance of the videorecording or the photographing to other mobile phones with built in videocamera.
Patent GR-1005065-B (GR)
Title: Environmentally friendly dog faeces collecting device
Inventor: ANASTASIOU CHRISTOS IOANNI
IPC: A01K23/00
Filed: 2004-10-13
Abstract: he invented herein baton destined for protecting environment from dog feces is composed of a steady portion composed either of a pipe, plug, lamella and bag combination, or of a plug, and a pipe with circular void formed before the end thereof or of a bag fixed at firm adaptation points; said faeces collector may also be adapted, via hooking means, as a mechanism-accessory to batons or as a section adapted to broom, map or other kind of poles. The invented dog faeces collector dispenses citieswith dangerous and non-aesthetic animal faeces easily collected with no use of brooms, dustpans or other cleaning means.
Patent MX-338096-B (MX)
Title: Spinal needle including a chamber for identifying cerebrospinal fluid.
Inventor: RIVERA HÉCTOR DE JESÚS VELEZ
IPC: A61B17/34
Filed: 2007-06-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a spinal needle for analgesia and spinal and epidural anaesthesia. The needle is formed by three main elements, namely: a holding member which allows the user to hold the needle with the fingers, a chamber which receives a quantity of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), and a cannula which is in fluid communication with the chamber and which is joined to the holding member. The chamber is preferably transparent so that the presence of CSF in the needle can be easily detected. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the chamber includes a base which fully supports the needle. The holding member and the chamber include tactile markings with the same orientation as the tip of the cannula, indicating the direction in which the anaesthetic will be administered.
Patent MX-339924-B (MX)
Title: Use of an oleo gel containing triterpene for healing wounds.
Inventor: ARMIN SCHEFFLER
IPC: A61K9/06
Filed: 2010-11-24
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an oleo gel comprising a non-polar liquid and a powder containing triterpene as precursors of oleo gel for healing wounds.
Patent MX-347201-B (MX)
Title: Candle wick and wick clip.
Inventor: RAMAKER JAMES
IPC: C11C5/00
Filed: 2011-12-14
Abstract: A candle wick includes a first portion oriented perpendicular to a second portion to form a candle wick with a plus-shaped configuration. A wick clip includes a first slot oriented perpendicular to a second slot to form a wick clip plus-shaped configuration sized to receive the plus-shaped configuration of the candle wick. The first slot of the wick clip is configured to receive the first portion of the candle wick, and the second slot of the wick clip is configured to receive the second portion of the candle wick. The candle wick and wick clip form a clip assembly. A candle comprises a plus-shaped candle wick held in place by a wick clip.
Patent MX-366437-B (MX)
Title: Rolling mill roll-cleaning device and cleaning method.
Inventor: HIROSHI NISHIKAWA
IPC: B08B3/02
Filed: 2012-05-15
Abstract: A higher cleaning power is obtained by generating gas cavitation on the surface of a work roll (2) than by simply jetting a high pressure fluid alone, and contaminants on the surface of the work roll (2) can be reliably removed. Contaminants can be effectively removed while maintaining the coarseness of the surface of the work roll (2) by cleaning while keeping the distance (X) between the cleaning nozzle (41) and the surface of the work roll (2) and the pressure of the high pressure fluid within prescribed ranges.
Patent MX-348975-B (MX)
Title: Microwaveable batter.
Inventor: KEITH PICKFORD
IPC: A23L7/157
Filed: 2012-05-30
Abstract: A microwave cookable or reheatable foodstuff coating composition comprises 55 to 80 wt% water and 20 to 45 wt% by dry weight of an ingredient mixture including: a. 35 to 60 wt% of a flour component comprising one or more flours selected from soy flour, maize flour, rice flour and wheat flour; b. 15 to 35 wt% of non-modified starch; c. 0.1 to 5 wt% of a gelling agent; d. 0 to 15 wt% of modified starch; and e. 0 to 35 wt% of other edible ingredients.
Patent MX-354260-B (MX)
Title: A single-pad strip for an improved lateral flow assay and a test device using the same.
Inventor: KIM HYEON SUK
IPC: C12Q3/00
Filed: 2012-07-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a strip for an improved lateral flow assay of a biological sample on a single plane and a lateral flow chromatography assay using a test device containing the same. The strip of the present invention consists of a single-pad, which can improve lateral flow assay by providing an easy and simple procedure and clear visual reading. The strip of the present invention is consisted of sample application (sample) zone and reactant-resultant zone where the reaction mixture is deposited (reactant) are all on a same plane. In addition, the present invention provides a chromatographic method wherein hemoglobin is separated from analyte by a differential chromatography on the solid phase. Any interference of detection of the result by hemoglobin is removed by the present invention. The present invention provides advantages including an easy and simple procedure with a quick and clear response.
Patent MX-341052-B (MX)
Title: Multi-spot laser surgical probe using faceted optical elements.
Inventor: RONALD T SMITH
IPC: A61B1/07
Filed: 2012-08-02
Abstract: In particular embodiments of the present invention, an optical surgical probe includes a handpiece configured to optically couple to a light source and a cannula at a distal end of the handpiece. The probe further includes at least one light guide within the handpiece. The light guide is configured to carry a light beam from the light source to a distal end of the handpiece. The probe also includes a multi-spot generator in the cannula that includes a faceted optical adhesive with a faceted end surface spaced from a distal end of the light guide. The faceted end surface includes at least one facet oblique to a path of the light beam. In some embodiments, the probe also includes a high-conductivity ferrule at the distal end of the light guide. In other embodiments, the cannula is formed from a transparent material.
Patent MX-346560-B (MX)
Title: Anti-human xcr1 antibodies.
Inventor: YOSHIMASA SAKAMOTO
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2012-08-30
Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a monoclonal antibody binding to human XCR1, wherein the antibody binds to linear or discontinuous epitopes which comprise at least three amino acids selected from the group consisting of the 8th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 16th, 17th, 22nd, 23rd, 176th, and 177th amino acids in the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 91.
Patent MX-341799-B (MX)
Title: Attachment of surgical staple buttress to cartridge.
Inventor: NUR ISRAEL
IPC: A61B17/064
Filed: 2012-10-02
Abstract: A surgical instrument includes an end effector and a staple cartridge that is insertable into the end effector. The staple cartridge includes a buttress material that is selectively coupled to the staple cartridge. In some versions the buttress material may be stapled to the staple cartridge by one or more attachment staples. Such attachment staples may be inserted into staple apertures formed through an upper deck of the staple cartridge. The attachment staples may include resiliently biased legs to frictionally resist removal. In some versions the attachment staples may be sized to form an interference fit in the staple apertures. Alternatively, the attachment staples may include barbs. A staple driver may be used to decouple the attachment staples. The staple driver may include staple forming pockets to bend the legs of the attachment staple when decoupling the attachment staple.
Patent MX-353304-B (MX)
Title: Method for the synthesis of 18f-labelled biomolecules.
Inventor: IMTIAZ KHAN
IPC: C07B59/00
Filed: 2012-10-15
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the synthesis of 18F-labelled biomolecules, which is amenable to automation. The present invention also provides a cassette for automating the method of the invention. The method of the present invention provides numerous advantages over the prior art methods. One less purification step is required as compared with known methods. Also, one less reagent is required as a particular reagent is employed in two different steps. The chemistry process is thereby simplified, the cost of goods is reduced and the burden of validation and documentation of reagents required for GMP clinical production is minimised.
Patent MX-350763-B (MX)
Title: Fat-based food products.
Inventor: IVAN PETYAEV
IPC: A23L5/44
Filed: 2012-12-13
Abstract: The invention is in particular concerned with a food product comprising one or more fats or oils and a carotenoid compound. The products of the invention may be used in reducing elevated total cholesterol, triglycerides and inflammatory damage, as well as improving tissue microcirculation and tissue oxygenation.
Patent MX-353868-B (MX)
Title: Centralized operation management.
Inventor: PETER KIEHTREIBER
IPC: G06F21/51
Filed: 2012-12-28
Abstract: A novel security framework that is part of an operating system of a device is provided. The framework includes a security assessor that performs security policy assessments for different operations that need to be performed with respect to an application executing on the device. Examples of such operations include the installation of the application, execution of the application, and the opening of content files (e.g., opening of documents) by the application.
Patent MX-359560-B (MX)
Title: Oral delivery products including three-dimensional objects.
Inventor: GEBRESELASSIE PETROS
IPC: A61K9/68
Filed: 2013-02-06
Abstract: An edible product and method for making an edible product including a core composition having at least one outer surface and at least one edible, three dimensional object secured to the at least one outer surface, where the object includes a binder material and a deliverable component selected from the group consisting of flavors, colors, sweeteners, actives, sensates, effervescent components, and combinations thereof. Also, a method for delivery of at least one deliverable component including placing such products in the mouth of a user and releasing the deliverable component from the edible, three dimensional object.
Patent MX-356714-B (MX)
Title: Compounds as modulators of a mutant cftr protein and their use for treating diseases associated with cftr protein malfunction.
Inventor: NORBERT ODOLCZYK
IPC: C07F9/30
Filed: 2011-06-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel protein modulators capable of altering function of the mutant CFTR protein and their use for treating diseases associated with CFTR protein malfunction. The invention provides compositions, pharmaceutical preparations and methods of correcting the cellular alteration of a mutant CFTR protein wherein the CFTR mutation is a mutation AF508-CFTR, or another mutation of class II.
Patent MX-354201-B (MX)
Title: Electrolytic cell equipped with concentric electrode pairs.
Inventor: MARIACHIARA BENEDETTO
IPC: C25B7/00
Filed: 2013-05-16
Abstract: The invention relates to an electrochemical cell, particularly useful in electrochemical processes carried out with periodic reversal of polarity. The cell is equipped with concentric pairs of electrodes arranged in such a way that, in each stage of the process, the cathodic area is equal to the anodic area.
Patent MX-368084-B (MX)
Title: Sirna and their use in methods and compositions for the treatment and/or prevention of eye conditions.
Inventor: ANA ISABEL JIMENEZ ANTON
IPC: A61P27/06
Filed: 2012-09-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, compositions and dosages that decrease IOP of the eye, comprising a 19 nucleotide double-stranded RNA molecule.