baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-0853059-A2 (EP)
Inventor: FOGLINO ROBERTO
IPC: B65H3/44
Filed: 1998-01-02
Abstract: A device (21) for selectively feeding sheets (24, 28) contained in two
separate trays (22, 26) by means of a pick-up unit (31), wherein the
latter is located between the two trays (22,26). The latter-named (22,
26) are fulcrum-mounted on a structure (33) and are driven
alternatively by a motor (61) depending on the latter's direction of
rotation so as to be brought selectively into sliding engagement with
the pick-up unit (31), and accordingly result in one sheet at a time
being picked up and fed from one or the other of the two trays (22,
26). The device (21) is particularly suitable for incorporation in an
office machine, such as for example a facsimile system (20) or a
printer, for selectively feeding sheets of different types.
Patent EP-0860310-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KANAI HIROSHI
IPC: F25B40/00
Filed: 1998-02-13
Abstract: Purpose 
     To provide a refrigeration cycle capacity enhancement
apparatus that, in addition to lowering the temperature of
coolant going from a condenser 4 to an evaporator 7, raising
the temperature of coolant going from the evaporator 7 to a
compressor 3, enhancing the performance thereof, and
preventing the return of liquid coolant to the compressor 3,
can also keep the pressure on the coolant from becoming higher
and higher under high loading. 
     Constitution 
     Taking note of the fact that the capacity of a heat exchanger
5 is raised by combining drain water D from an evaporator 7
with the heat exchanger 5, this is a refrigeration cycle
capacity enhancement apparatus that comprises a compressor 3
and a condenser 4 installed on the engine compartment 12 side
of a vehicle, and an evaporator 7 installed on the vehicle
cabin 13 side thereof. The heat exchanger 5 is provided to
exchange heat between the coolant going from the condenser 4
toward the evaporator 7 and the coolant going from the
evaporator 7 toward the compressor 3, while drain water D is
conveyed to the heat exchanger 5 from the evaporator 7.
Patent EP-0874176-A2 (EP)
Inventor: NOHR MATTHIAS DR
IPC: B61G11/16
Filed: 1998-03-14
Abstract: The energy absorber element consists of tubular interfitting first (1) and second (2) elements made of different materials. The first element is made of plastics and or ceramics material, or of especially fibre composite material consisting of a laminate and matrix. The second, metal, steel or aluminium alloy, element has a flange connection (21) at one end. The first tubular element gains energy on the supporting wall (4) or on a deflector plate (5).
Patent EP-0875276-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MAURY HANS-DIETMAR DR RER NAT
IPC: C04B7/60
Filed: 1998-03-18
Abstract: A process for chloride reduction in cement clinker firing plants involves (a) passing chloride-containing gases from the kiln (10) to a condenser (11) in which the gas temperature is maintained above the chloride condensation temperature and in which the chlorides are cooled to below the condensation temperature at cooled condensation surfaces (12); (b) delivering the cleaned gases from the condenser, preferably for return to the kiln (10); and (c) continuously cleaning the condensation surfaces (12) to remove chloride crystals.
Patent EP-0910139-A2 (EP)
Inventor: TSUDA TAKASHI
IPC: H04B10/077
Filed: 1998-03-24
Abstract: An optical amplifier relates to WDM (wavelength
division multiplexing). The optical amplifier includes
an optical amplifying unit, an ALC (automatic output
level control) circuit for controlling the unit based on
the output level thereof, and AGC (automatic gain control)
circuit for controlling the unit based on the input and
output levels thereof. A selecting circuit alternatively
selects and operates the ALC and AGC circuits in
accordance with a predetermined rule. Accordingly, the
inconvenience occurring in the case of performing only
one of ALC and AGC can be eliminated.
Patent EP-0869024-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HAGANO HIROYUKI
IPC: B29C45/00
Filed: 1998-03-30
Abstract: The present invention provides a fuel tank cap (1) having a
structure that prevents a parting line (Pla) formed on a cover member (40) in
the process of injection molding from being undesirably shaven.
The fuel tank cap includes a casing body (20) and a cover member (40) that is
rotatable in one direction relative to the casing body via a
ratchet mechanism (37) when a torque of or above a predetermined level
is applied to the cover member. The cover member (40) has fitting
projections (45) that are held by an outer ring member (35) of the casing
body (20). A slide mold is used for manufacturing the cover member
having the fitting projections that are undercut in the injection
molding. This causes a parting line to be formed on a top wall of
the cover member. Anti-shaving projections (47) formed at substantially
the same height as that of the parting line prevent the parting
line (Pla) from being slid against the outer ring member (35) and shaven.
Patent EP-0861729-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SUGAHARA HIROTO
IPC: B41J2/055
Filed: 1994-01-27
Abstract: An ink jet apparatus has a piezoelectric ceramic
arrangement including a plurality of grooves filled with
ink. The grooves are separated from one another by side
walls, and the inside of the grooves are partially furnished
with electrodes. The electrodes receive a driving
voltage to selectively vary the inner volumes of the
grooves based on the piezoelectric thickness slip effect.
The selectively varied inner volumes of the grooves cause
the ink to jet out therefrom. In this structure, the
height of the side walls divided by the width thereof is
at least 2 and at most 9. Using a low driving voltage,
the apparatus boosts the ink pressure within the ink
chambers so as to keep the velocity of jetted ink droplets
sufficiently high and the volume thereof sufficiently
large to form characters and images onto a printing
medium.
Patent EP-0922850-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SCHMIDT ROLF
IPC: F02M37/22
Filed: 1998-12-03
Abstract: Has throttle arrangement (11) provided on a section (10) between the fuel filter (6) and the internal combustion engine (17) and/or the fuel regulator (12). The throttle can be positioned in branch (10) upstream of the regulator or upstream of the branch, or in both positions.
Patent EP-0933640-A2 (EP)
Inventor: STRUEBIN PIERRE
IPC: H02J4/00
Filed: 1998-12-04
Abstract: The device has a winding (6''), or at least a linear conductor (6'), coupled to a magnetic circuit (7) having an air gap (14). The winding or linear conductor is connected so that the current to be supplied passes through it. A magnetic field sensor (15) is arranged in the air gap and is connected to a measuring or control circuit (16), to produce an output signal representing the current by the current device. Preferably, the magnetic field sensor is a Hall effect sensor with a magneto-sensitive resistance or a flux gate component.
Patent EP-0924732-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GRUNERT KURT ALBERT
IPC: H01H71/12
Filed: 1998-12-16
Abstract: A circuit breaker (48) includes separable contacts (14) for movement
between a closed position and an open position to switch electrical current (4). An
operating mechanism (16) moves the separable contacts (14) between the closed and
open positions. A sensor (18) senses the electrical current (4) and outputs a sensed
current signal (22) corresponding to the electrical current (4). A shunt (62) shunts a
portion of the electrical current (4). A trip mechanism (50) employs the sensed current
signal (22) to produce a trip signal (24). A trip actuator (54,68) trips the operating
mechanism (16) to move the separable contacts (14) to the open position. The trip
actuator (54,68) includes a trip solenoid (54) having a coil (58) energized by the trip
signal (24) and also includes one or more loops (68) energized by the shunted portion
of the electrical current (4).
Patent EP-0869436-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MATSUMOTO TOSHIO
IPC: G11B27/11
Filed: 1993-08-25
Abstract: In a redundant array of disks comprising a plurality of rotating
disks and at least one solid-state disk data are stored on said rotating
disks and check informations of said data are stored on said solid-state
disk.
Patent EP-0871151-A2 (EP)
Inventor: PALMER COLIN
IPC: G08B21/02
Filed: 1998-04-08
Abstract: A personal security system comprising a portable actuator (10) and a controller (20)
installed in a vehicle (100). The actuator (10) is operable to produce a distress signal which,
when received by the controller (20), causes the controller to operate one or more of the vehicles
door locks, siren (36) and/or interior light (30). The controller (20), after receiving the distress
signal, ascertains whether or not the actuator (10) is inside or outside the vehicle (100) by
monitoring the condition of the vehicle's electrical system and the condition of the vehicle's
doors. Operation of the door locks, siren (36) and interior light (30) differs depending upon
whether the actuator (10) is inside or outside the vehicle (100).
Patent EP-0918139-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SANLITURK KENAN YUCE
IPC: F01D5/26
Filed: 1998-11-12
Abstract: A blade to blade vibration damper 30,34 for a gas
turbine engine includes a first friction surface 28 for
contacting a first face 22 associated with a blade of the gas
turbine and a second friction surface 28 for contacting a
second face 22 associated with an adjacent blade of the gas
turbine. The damper is formed in at least two parts such
that the first friction surface can move relative to the
second friction surface. Relative radial movement of the two
friction surfaces can take place thereby allowing the
friction damper to respond to relative radial movement of
adjacent turbine blades, while maintaining the first and
second friction surfaces in contact with the first and second
faces respectively.
Patent EP-0924368-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LEMETTINEN JAAKKO
IPC: E05B9/02
Filed: 1998-12-14
Abstract: A lock casing (1) for installation in a door or the
like, comprising a case-like lock housing (5) provided with
a front plate (6) and including a bolt (7), follower means
(12) turnable about an operating axis (A) at least from one
side of the door by means of a key-operated locking
mechanism, and force transmitting means (13,15,16,18,21), by
which the follower means can be arranged in force
transmitting connection with the bolt (7). The follower
means (12) is part of a separate follower unit (2) which is
arranged to be separately fastened to the lock casing (1) so
that the distance of the operating axis (A) from the front
plate (6) is adjustable.
Patent EP-0923937-A2 (EP)
Inventor: PRAKASH VAMAN RAO DIWAN
IPC: A61K8/97
Filed: 1998-12-07
Abstract: The invention provides a herbal formulation useful as a therapeutic and cosmetic
applications for the treatment of general skin disorders, said composition
comprising at least two or more plant extracts in the form of oil or powder or
mixtures thereof, the said plants extracts being selected from the group consisting
of  Gymnena sylvestrae  water extract 3 to 6wt.%;  Tridax procumbens  water extract
3 to 6wt.%; its methanolic extract 4 to 6wt.% , Allium sativum  oilhexane extract 1
to 3wt.%; dried juice of Aloe vera 2 to 6wt.%;  Gum Olibanum  powder in the
natural form 4 to 7wt.%;  Gum Olibanum  resinoid or its organic extract 3 to
8wt.%; and resinoid fre e Gum Olibanum  meal 5 to 10 wt.%., optionally, including
any drug having anti-inflammatory and wound healing property or mixture thereof,
the said drug being selected from the group consisting of Disclofenac sodium 1-3wt.%,
Salicyclic acid 1 to 4 wt. %, Piroxicam 1 to 2 wt. % , Turmeric powder
0.1 to 1 wt. %, a base containing aqueous cream or a gel containing carbopol
ranging between 1 to 4 wt. % , emulsifying ointment ranging between 20 to 40 wt.
%, preservatives ranging between 0.05 -0.3 % and a humecant ranging between
1-4 wt. %, and remaining water to make 100 wt. %.
Patent EP-0961597-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BESSELINK PETRUS ANTONIUS
IPC: A61F2/24
Filed: 1998-01-23
Abstract: The present invention is directed to bistable cells and their use in devices, particularly medical devices such as stents (50), clamps and valves. An expandable stent formed of a plurality of bistable cells (52,54) is described. The stent has two or more stable configurations, including a first stable configuration with a first diameter and a second stable configuration with a second, larger diameter.
Patent EP-1003881-A2 (EP)
Inventor: FALLON ROBERT D
IPC: C12P7/40
Filed: 1998-07-20
Abstract: The present invention comprises a bioprocess for converting aliphatic compounds, of the form CH3(CH2)nCH3 where n = 4 to 20, to monoterminal and diterminal carboxylates using genetically-engineered organisms. This invention relates to a process for expressing alkane hydroxylating activity in genetically-engineered yeasts Pichia pastoris and Candida maltosa. In addition, the present invention describes a process to produce genetically transformed Candida maltosa strains that have enhanced cytochrome P450 activity and/or gene disruptions in the β-oxidation pathway.
Patent EP-1009835-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BROAD PETER MICHAEL
IPC: C12N15/62
Filed: 1998-08-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to materials and methods for protease-based gene switching systems, wherein a transcription factor is bound to a membrane via protease cleavage site. It also relates to the use of such materials and methods in the identification of substrates and inhibitors of proteases and in the design of altered specificity proteases.
Patent EP-0998691-A2 (EP)
Title: Arrangement and method for electrically controlling the intensity of unpolarised light
Inventor: DULTZ WOLFGANG
IPC: G02F1/1333
Filed: 1998-07-15
Abstract: In an arrangement and a method for electrically controlling the intensity of non-polarized light, a polarizing beam splitter is acted upon by the light to be controlled via an input face such that the light is split into two polarized light bundles that are orthogonal with respect to each other. Provision is made that a first reflecting device is configured for the reflection of at least one of the polarized light bundles, so that both polarized light bundles run in parallel. At least one electro-optical element is provided in a path of the parallel running polarized light bundles. The polarization is changed as a function of the supplied control voltage. Also provided is a second reflecting device for reflecting the light bundles in the opposite direction. The light bundles pass through the at least one electro-optical element twice and are directed by the first reflecting device to the polarizing beam splitter, and the controlled light can be extracted from at least one output face of the polarizing beam splitter.
Patent EP-0933492-A2 (EP)
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 1999-01-22
Abstract: The facade element has a plate-shaped foundation body (12) with visible side (13) and reverse side (14) provided with fasteners (16) to fit the facade on a supporting structure with rear ventilation. At least two hook-shaped fasteners are formed parallel to each other integral on or in the foundation plate. The fasteners protrude at least in part beyond the facade and are pref. L-shaped.
Patent EP-0928034-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SHIMADA MASATO
IPC: H01L41/22
Filed: 1996-09-18
Abstract: The present invention provides a thin piezoelectric
film having a high piezoelectric strain constant and a good
adhesion with a lower electrode which can be produced without
being cracked. The present invention also provides an ink
jet recording head comprising this thin piezoelectric film as
a vibrator. The thin piezoelectric film element of the
present invention comprises a PZT film 14 made of a
polycrystalline substance, and an upper electrode 16 and a
lower electrode 12 arranged with the PZT film interposed
therebetween. Further, the orientation of the crystalline constituting the PZT film is
controlled to a desired range.
Patent EP-0944149-A2 (EP)
Inventor: JOHNSON RICHARD ARTHUR
IPC: H02H1/06
Filed: 1999-03-16
Abstract: The protective relay (12) is primarily energized by a voltage transformer
(24) tap on the power circuit. The current transformers (22A, B and C) that provide the
monitoring current to the protective relay (12) also provide an auxiliary power input (44)
to the power supply circuit. A switching circuit (10) monitors the input voltage and
switches to the current feed to generate the relay supply voltage when the input voltage
drops below a predetermined level. In one embodiment the fault tolerant power supply
(10) is provided as an optional, modular, add on unit. In a second embodiment, the
power supply is an integral part of the protective relay where the current shares a
common input between the monitoring and power circuit and the voltage input is common
to both the power supply and any metering circuits contained within the protective relay.
Patent EP-0978986-A2 (EP)
Inventor: DOW JAMES C
IPC: G06F3/0483
Filed: 1999-03-30
Abstract: A hand-held image capture and communication appliance (22) and method of
using same are provided wherein images may be captured via the appliance (22) and
saved in an internal memory (64). The capture and communication appliance (22)
includes a processor (62) for manipulating and exhibiting the images on a built-in
display screen (24). Program code (70) stored in the internal memory (64) includes an
image attachment module (88) that allows the user to associate captured images with
one another ( i.e ., electronically attach the images) to form a group and provides a
graphical representation of this association on the display screen. Moreover, a group
of captured images is treated as a single logical unit, which allows operations ( e.g .,
send to another device or appliance, delete,  etc .) to be performed on several captured
images ( i.e ., the entire group) at once instead of on an individual basis. According to
another aspect of the invention, the program code (70) includes an image detachment
module (92) that allows the user to disassociate scanned image(s) ( i.e. , electronically
detach the image(s)) from a previously formed group.
Patent EP-0963008-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ITO OSAMU
IPC: H01R13/436
Filed: 1999-06-02
Abstract: To provide a cap capable of preventing the deformation and breakage of tabs
in a hood-less type male connector. 
     A cap 3 is integrally made of a synthetic resin, and a cap main body 12 for
surrounding tabs projecting from the front end surface of a connector housing 1 is
formed at a front part of the cap 3. Behind the cap main body 12 is formed an
engaging portion 11 for engaging the cap 3 with the connector housing 1. The
engaging portion 11 is comprised of a tubular portion 11A to be mounted on a
front end portion of the connector housing 1 and a pair of elastic pieces 11B
extending from the left and right side walls of the tubular portion 11A. Further,
retainer protecting ribs 16 project upward and downward from a rear end of the
tubular portion 11A so as to prevent retainers 8 in their standby positions from
shifting to their locking positions.
Patent EP-0958845-A2 (EP)
Inventor: DAHM JOHANNES
IPC: A62B1/08
Filed: 1999-05-19
Abstract: The frame has a housing with at least two or more rollers (4-6) to guide and steer the climbing cable (7). The rollers can be positioned in a common plane (E) and at least one of the rollers has a free wheel by which a downward movement of the cable section (7b) on which the climbing person hangs is prevented. The three rollers can be arranged in the housing so that their axes (X,Y,Z) are positioned on the apices of a triangle. The cable can be guided two dimensionally in the plane of the rollers.
Patent EP-0974825-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HEGNER FRANK DR
IPC: G01L19/14
Filed: 1999-07-15
Abstract: The sensor (1) has a capacitive, resistive or piezoelectric sensor element (2) with a membrane (21) with an outer surface (211) in contact with a pressurized medium to be measured. A housing (7) incorporates a chamber (71) with an open front portion (72) closed by the membrane, and a bore (721) for a reference fluid. The housing is closed by a porous hydrophobic filter (8) having good thermal conductivity to maintain thermal equilibrium with the membrane. The filter is made of a sinter metal of special steel, bronze, or a metal sponge made of Titanium or Zirconium.
Patent EP-0978877-A2 (EP)
Inventor: OHTANI HISASHI
IPC: G02F1/1362
Filed: 1999-07-21
Abstract: In a liquid crystal display device, an improved storage capacitance that uses a pair
of transparent conductive films for electrodes is provided. On a flattening film made of
a resin, a first transparent conductive film and an insulating film for capacitance are
formed into a lamination to form in this laminated film an opening portion An insulating
film covering near the opening portion is formed. A transparent conductive film is formed
and patterned to form a pixel electrode Thus is formed a storage capacitance having the
structure where the insulating film for capacitance is sandwiched between the first
transparent conductive film and the pixel electrode
Patent EP-0979790-A2 (EP)
Inventor: JACKSON BYRON M
IPC: B26D7/06
Filed: 1999-07-29
Abstract: An apparatus and method of converting a web (10) of definite length into a plurality of web
portions by slitting the web at a transverse point prior to processing the web portions into a
plurality of use supply forms (such as rolls), wherein the plurality of web portions are
separated by a two-stage process. A first stage of the process is a partial separation
operation that almost entirely separates the web portions, but leaves the web portions (26)
connected, such as by a slitting operation that leaves a series of connected zones. The
second stage includes the complete separation, such as by breaking of the connected zones.
The complete separation of the web portions preferably occurs near the station at which the
use supply forms are created, such as a winding station. Thus, the web portions, after
substantial separation at the first stage can be handled (for example, guided and tensioned)
as if the plurality of web portions were a full width web. But, after handling and
transporting of the web portions to the use supply form station, the web portions are
completely split so that the plural web portions can be wound or otherwise converted into a
plurality of use supply forms.
Patent EP-0990752-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HANKEL WILLI
IPC: E05B15/04
Filed: 1999-09-29
Abstract: The cylinder body (10) and closure element (12) for operating the lock are connected by a restoring spring (14) and are turned towards each other against the force of the restoring spring. In its initial position, the closure element is pre-tensioned against a thrust piece in the cylinder body by the restoring spring. The closure element is fixed to a bearing sleeve (18). The cylinder body has two especially annular bearing parts (20) placed onto the bearing sleeve and between which is a bearing part (22) of the closure element.
Patent EP-0994243-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KAMIJO MOTOHISA
IPC: F02D41/02
Filed: 1999-10-12
Abstract: A nitrogen oxide absorbing material (38) which absorbs nitrogen oxides
when the reduction component concentration of exhaust gas in the exhaust
passage (31) of an engine (1) is lower than a predetermined concentration, and
discharges nitrogen oxides when the reduction component concentration of
exhaust gas in the exhaust passage (31) of the engine (1) is higher than the
predetermined concentration, and a catalyst (38) which promotes reduction of
the discharged nitrogen oxides by a reduction component are provided. A
controller (40) first reduces the reduction component concentration of the
exhaust gas over a first predetermined time period by, for example, advancing
the fuel injection timing. The controller (40) then decreases the reduction
component concentration of the exhaust gas over a second predetermined time
period by, for example, retarding the fuel injection timing.