baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-0921294-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SCHIETECATTE THIERRY
IPC: F02D41/38
Filed: 1998-12-02
Abstract: A control method as described, the method being intended for use
controlling the operation of a compression ignition internal combustion
engine (32) having an accelerometer (34) associated therewith and
arranged to sense vibrations of the engine (32), and monitor means
arranged to monitor the output signal of the accelerometer (34), the
method comprising the steps of monitoring the output signal during a
detection time interval and a reference time interval, using the output
signal during the reference time interval to compensate for background
noise, and using the noise compensated signal in controlling the operation
of the engine (32).
Patent EP-0921152-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LAU EDMUND KWOK-LEUNG
IPC: C08L23/10
Filed: 1998-11-24
Abstract: The invention relates to thermoplastic polyolefin compositions having enhanced surface durability
and products thereof which include a thermoplastic polyolefin base component at
least one radiation-polymerizable component present in an amount sufficient to enhance the
surface durability of the thermoplastic polyolefin component when radiation-cured and at
least one photoinitiator present in an amount sufficient to initiate crosslinking of the radiation-polymerizable
component upon exposure of the thermoplastic polyolefin composition to radiation.
The invention further relates to methods of providing a cured thermoplastic polyolefin
composition having enhanced surface durability by preparing a mixture having a thermoplastic
polyolefin base component, at least one radiation-polymerizable component, and at
least one photoinitiator, and then exposing the thermoplastic polyolefin composition to radiation
thereby providing a thermoplastic polyolefin composition having enhanced surface
durability.
Patent EP-0975780-A2 (EP)
Title: Expression du gene il-2, systemes d'administration et utilisations
Inventor: RALSTON ROBERT
IPC: A61K9/127
Filed: 1998-02-09
Abstract: L'invention concerne des systèmes d'expression plasmidiques qui permettent d'administrer des séquences codantes d'ADN à un mammifère, de façon que celui-ci exprime l'IL-2 humaine. Elle concerne également des systèmes d'administration de lipides/ADN particuliers qui présentent des caractéristiques avantageuses en ce qui concerne la taille, le rapport des charges et la proportion d'ADN superenroulé, ainsi que des méthodes qui permettent de préparer et d'utiliser lesdits systèmes d'administration pour la thérapeutique.
Patent EP-0998576-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BABIUK LORNE A
IPC: A61K31/711
Filed: 1998-06-23
Abstract: The present invention provides the complete nucleotide sequence of a bovine adenovirus. The invention further provides bovine adenovirus vectors and expression systems which can be used, among other things, for insertion of foreign sequences, for provision of DNA control sequences including transcriptional and translational regulatory sequences, for diagnostic purposes to detect the presence of viral nucleic acids or proteins encoded by these regions in a subject or biological sample, for provision of immunogenic polypeptides or fragments thereof, for vaccines and for gene therapy. Cell lines comprising the vectors of the invention, and methods for making bovine adenovirus vectors are also provided.
Patent EP-1032957-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BERGSTEDT LEIF
IPC: H01Q9/04
Filed: 1998-11-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a microstrip arrangement comprising a first and a second microstrip conductor. The two microstrip conductors have essentially the same dimensions in their longitudinal direction and transverse direction, and are galvanically interconnected by means of at least one connection. The two microstrip conductors also extend essentially parallel to one another on either side of a dielectric material. As a result of this design of the microstrip arrangement, the field losses and also other influences caused by the dielectric material will be very considerably reduced, and in practice a resultant microstrip arrangement is obtained, which, with regard to its electrical performance, appears to be suspended in the air. Preferred embodiments comprise a microstrip antenna, a circuit board and a conductor application.
Patent EP-1034283-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CHIANG VINCENT LEE C
IPC: C12N15/82
Filed: 1998-11-12
Abstract: L'invention concerne la modification d'une voie de lignine 4-coumarate co-enzyme A ligase (4CL) dans des plantes.
Patent EP-0940921-A2 (EP)
Inventor: DIORIO CHRISTOPHER J
IPC: H03L7/089
Filed: 1999-01-26
Abstract: A phase-locked loop comprises a charge pump controlled by a one-shot pulse and a
comparator output pulse. From a first voltage (132), first and
second currents are generated. The first current (134) is transformed into a third current (140)
by changing the polarity of the first current using a current minor (110). A first output pulse (148) is generated in
response to the comparator output pulse (44) and the third current and a second output
pulse (184) is generated in response to the one-shot pulse (52) and the second current (136).
The first and second output pulses (148,184) are added to create a charge pump output
signal used to adjust the phase-locked loop. The phase-locked loop is locked
onto a frequency when the first and second output pulses are approximately
equal such that they cancel when added. Creating the first and second currents
from the same first voltage (132) creates equal noise components in the first and the
second currents (134,136) such that the noise components cancel when the second and third
currents (136,140) are added creating a charge pump output signal with reduced noise.
Patent EP-0945234-A2 (EP)
Inventor: STEINBRUECK EGBERT
IPC: B27B17/08
Filed: 1999-02-10
Abstract: The saw has two handles (11,13) each operating a push button actuator (17,20) for the motor switch (18). A manual safety lever (14) in one position (B) activates the chain brake and in a second position (A) releases it. The lever is linked under tension, e.g. with a bowden cable, to the switch operator (22) so that when the lever is in the second position the motor switch opens.
Patent EP-0939535-A2 (EP)
Inventor: FEDERL PETER
IPC: H04M1/65
Filed: 1999-02-16
Abstract: The answering machine includes a first storage unit (3) for recording and retrieving a number of announcement messages. A second storage unit (4) for recording and output of incoming messages. A control unit (1) controls the operation condition of the answering machine. A call number storage unit (2) is provided for a number of call numbers or call number groups. An announcement message from the number of announcement messages is allocated to each call number and each call number group. Preferably, the call number of a calling subscriber can be determined.
Patent EP-0938979-A2 (EP)
Title: Ink jet recording medium
Inventor: SARGEANT STEVEN J
IPC: B41M5/50
Filed: 1999-02-25
Abstract: The present invention is directed to an inkjet recording medium. The inkjet recording
medium has an ink absorbent layer provided upon a substrate, with a humidity barrier layer
provided upon the ink absorbent layer. The ink absorbent layer comprises a blend of poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline),
poly(vinyl pyrollidone), and a hydrophobic polymer, and the humidity
barrier layer comprises a blend of polyethylene oxide and boehmite alumina, The ink jet
recording medium is fast drying over different relative humidity conditions, making it
particularly suitable for high speed printing applications.
Patent EP-0986084-A2 (EP)
Inventor: YAMADA TAKASHI
IPC: H01J1/312
Filed: 1999-09-10
Abstract: An electron emission display device includes an electron-supply
layer formed of metal or semiconductor; an insulator layer formed
on the electron-supply layer; and a thin-film metal electrode
formed on the insulator layer, whereby electrons are emitted when
an electric field is applied between the electron-supply layer
and the thin-film metal electrode. The insulator layer and the
thin-film metal electrode have at least one island-like region
where the thicknesses of the insulator layer and the thin-film
metal electrode gradually decrease.
Patent EP-0992748-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BAN TAKASHI
IPC: B60H1/32
Filed: 1999-10-04
Abstract: An air conditioning system 100 may include a compressor 101 having a driving
chamber111, a heating circuit 310 and a controller 203. This system may release high
pressure refrigerant from the compressor discharge port 141 into the compressor driving
chamber 111 by opening a capacity control valve 181 when the discharge pressure of the
refrigerant discharged from the compressor 101 exceeds a predetermined reference value.
By increasing the pressure within the driving chamber 111, the compressor discharge capacity
can be reduced. As a result, the discharge pressure of the compressor 101 will be reduced by
the reduction in the compressor discharge capacity. Further, the controller 203 may decrease
the reference value in accordance with a value related to change in the discharge pressure.
As a result, the capacity control valve 181 can be opened at an early stage of the increasing of
the discharge pressure if the discharge pressure increases rapidly.
Patent EP-1005020-A2 (EP)
Inventor: TAKAGI YOSHIAKI
IPC: G10L19/02
Filed: 1999-11-08
Abstract: In a audio signal coding apparatus, a band
separating filter separates a digital audio signal into M
bands of audio data. A quantizing circuit quantizes M
bands of the audio data. A data grouping circuit groups M
bands of the audio data to output N bands of the audio data
in accordance with frequency resolution of the human being.
M and N being natural numbers more than one, M > N. In an
audio signal decoding apparatus, a receiving circuit
receives the bit stream including audio data which are
grouped into N bands from M bands of audio data which is
generated from an audio signal A coded data separating
circuit separates N bands of audio data to M bands of the
audio data. A de-quantizing circuit for de-quantizes M
bands of the audio data. A combining circuit combines M
bands of the audio data into an output audio signal. A
wireless microphone system using the audio signal coding
apparatus and the audio signal decoding apparatus is also
disclosed. A method of coding audio data and a method of
decoding the audio data are also disclosed.
Patent EP-0978972-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ISHIZU FUMIO
IPC: H04L7/027
Filed: 1993-12-10
Abstract: A clock recovery circuit capable of outputting
decision point data without causing any slip of a
recovered clock in the case of operation in a
continuous mode in a demodulator in which received
signals are sampled by a fixed frequency clock to
obtain the recovered clock and symbol data are
demodulated by using this recovered clock. This
circuit comprises: non-linear processing means (4029
for carrying out a non-linear processing of an
analog-digital-converted quasi-coherent detection
received signal; first multiplying means (423, 424)
for multiplying each of COS/-SIN values (±1. 0)
oversampled with a frequency of 4 times to the non-linearly
processed signal; means (425, 426) for
averaging multiplied results obtained in the first
multiplying means; second multiplying means (427,
428) for multiplying each of COS/-SIN values (±1, 0)
oversampled with a frequency of 4 times to an
averaged result obtained in the averaging means; and
addition means (429) for summing multiplied results
obtained in the second multiplying means.
Patent EP-1008769-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GRAEWE BERND
IPC: F16B13/08
Filed: 1999-11-26
Abstract: The diameter of a ring (7) joined all round to the main body (2) is such that the total diameter of the plug-in dowel acting as anchorage element exceeds the diameter of the borehole. The ring is made of elastically moldable material so that it can be ovalized to place it in pre-tension. The inserted ring abuts the end face of a wedge surface and in this way when ovalized the ring moves the wedge surfaces (6) to increase their total section. The ring is preceded during insertion by an abutment piece and bears firmly on this in place. The main body of the dowel consists of an integral wedge part (4) and its connected smaller wedge piece, the ring being so mounted on the main wedge part as to bear against the dowel body end face serving as abutment. The two wedges are connected by a band fixed to the forward ends of the as-inserted element.
Patent EP-1016896-A2 (EP)
Inventor: UEDA TOSHIHARU
IPC: G03B17/24
Filed: 1999-12-27
Abstract: In a camera which reproduces information
recorded at a magnetic recording part of each frame of a
film, a reproducing circuit is arranged to make a
discrimination, without being affected by noises, between
the presence and absence of information recorded on the
film and to lessen errors of reproduction of information,
a noise removing filter is arranged to have a variable
passband, and a passband switch-over circuit is arranged
to vary the passband of the filter between a passband to
be set in making the discrimination between the presence
and absence of information recorded on the film and a
passband to be set in performing a decoding action on the
information recorded on the film.
Patent EP-1022690-A2 (EP)
Title: Production mail system having subsidies for printing of third party messages on mailpieces
Inventor: RYAN FREDERICK W JR
IPC: G07B17/00
Filed: 1999-12-29
Abstract: A production mail system (300) for producing a mailpiece (301) including
an inserter system (300) for feeding a document in a path of travel and into an
envelope (20). The document includes a control code (82) printed thereon. The
inserter includes a scanner located adjacent the path of travel for reading the
control code on the document and a printer for printing a selected message on
the envelope (20) corresponding to the control code (82).
Patent EP-0959214-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BRIOSCHI EDOARDO
IPC: E05D7/12
Filed: 1999-04-08
Abstract: The invention relates to hinges for furniture, of the type having a snap engagement
system for mounting a hinge arm (2) on a base plate (6). 
     In particular, the hinge (1) of the invention comprises an intermediate body (5)
between the base plate (6) and the hinge arm (2), which intermediate body (5) is held on
the central portion (60) of the base plate by a linear spring (7) or by a resiliently urged
rocker arm. 
     According to a preferred form of the invention, the linear spring or the rocker arm
is accommodated inside the central portion (60), while the intermediate body has, at the
rear, a tail appendage (56) which is engaged by the linear spring or the rocker arm. 
     The snap engagement system so formed is operated in a plane parallel to the
mounting plane of the base plate (6), thereby resulting protected and taking up little space.
Patent EP-1016922-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CIPOLLA DAVID
IPC: G03C3/00
Filed: 1999-12-08
Abstract: In a method and system for handling photofinishing customization
data for a film unit having a unique identifier, a logical memory unit is allocated
to the film unit. The logical memory unit is remote from the film unit. The
logical memory unit has the identifier and a plurality of photofinishing parameters
for the film unit. Changes in the photofinishing parameters are written in the
logical memory unit from remote input.
Patent EP-0936547-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BOGGS GARY LEE
IPC: G06F11/32
Filed: 1999-02-01
Abstract: A method and apparatus for identifiying at-risk data in systems with redundant
components is described. The method comprises the steps of representing the system by a
plurality of nodes representing components and a plurality of paths representing
communication paths among the components, each node having a path count representing the
number of paths leading into the node, decrementing the path count for each node by one, for
each failure of a path leading to the node, decrementing the path count for each node by one,
for every path leading from each node having a zero path count, decrementing the path count
for each node by one, for every path leading from a failed node, and presenting a graphical
depiction of the nodes and the paths to a user.
Patent EP-0936464-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BOUIS PAUL A
IPC: G01N27/447
Filed: 1999-02-15
Abstract: An electrophoresis container apparatus having (1) a primary container tray made from a
UV light transmitting materials, (2) a UV light transmitting gel contained in the primary container
tray, and (3) a removable top sheet for covering the gel. The removable top sheet may also be UV
light transmitting. The apparatus optionally comes with a handle having pincers for grasping the
primary container and permitting easy movement of the apparatus from location to location.
Because the apparatus transmits UV light, the gel can be used and analyzed while it is still in the
tray. This eliminates the need to remove the gel before analysis and reduces the chances that the
gel will be damaged during handling. Similarly, because the apparatus has an optional handle, the
user can move the apparatus form location to location without touching the apparatus and
exposing the user to dangerous chemicals, e.g., those often used in staining procedures.
Patent EP-0972934-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LAMBERT MALCOLM DAVID DICK
IPC: F02M51/06
Filed: 1999-06-25
Abstract: A fuel injector comprising a valve needle (10) slidable within a bore (12)
formed in a nozzle body (14), the valve needle (10) including an axially
extending fuel supply passage (18) which communicates with at least one
outlet opening (22) provided in the valve needle (10), the end of the supply
passage (18) adjacent the at least one outlet opening (22) being closed by a
plug (20). The plug has an inner end region which is arranged to be located,
in use, adjacent the, or at least one of the, outlet openings (22), and shaped to
modify the flow characteristics of the fuel flow upstream of at least one of the
outlet openings (22).
Patent EP-0992869-A2 (EP)
Inventor: RILEY PAUL HOWARD
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 1999-09-06
Abstract: A data processing method and a computer based data processing
system for use in providing, or optimising, an industrial
procedure for generating a product. The system comprising
digital processing means, and digital storage means. The
storage means having a database stored therein comprising (a)
data defining generic product descriptions in terms of
physical and/or functional elements and associated
properties; b) data defined a plurality of generic process
descriptions in terms of process activities, activity
sequence, and associated process capabilities, at least one
of said generic process descriptions including an iterative
set of process activities, and ; c) data defining rules
relating to a) and b). The method comprising providing the
system with specific product information for the product.
This including information associating the product with one
or more of the generic product descriptions and information
defining constraints for the product in terms of said
properties of the associated generic product descriptions.
Then operating the digital processing means in accordance
with the rules to derive for the specific product
information, from the data of a) and b), a valid combination
of the specific product information and a generic process
description as the procedure for generating the product. The
method and system being able to provide a detailed procedure
description from which can be derived other results, for use
with process visualisation tools and workflow planning tools
for example.
Patent EP-0990883-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BIEGELSEN DAVID K
IPC: G01L19/08
Filed: 1999-09-27
Abstract: A pressure sensor (100) is provided which can detect
the presence, absence or magnitude of pressure, as well as
a pressure profile. The pressure sensor includes a sensor
membrane (112) and a sensor device (114). The sensor
membrane (112) is flexible and may be constructed of a
conductive material or may include a flexible film attached
to a conductive film. The sensor device (114) includes a
sensor strip (118), a voltage source (120), and an
electrical sensor (122). The sensor strip includes both a
conductive strip (126) and a resistive strip (124). The
conductive strip (126) is arranged parallel to the
resistive strip (124). As pressure is applied to the
sensor membrane, the sensor membrane (112) distends or
deforms towards the sensor strip. As sufficient pressure
is applied, the sensor membrane (112) will make both
electrical and mechanical contact with both the conductive
strip (126) and the resistive strip (124) at a point along
the length of the sensor strip. Since the membrane is
conductive, the conductive strip and the resistive strip
will be in electrical connection with each other. As the
point of application of pressure is varied, the point at
which the conductive strip and the resistive strip are
connected will vary. As a result, the pressure profile
exerted on the sensor membrane may be determined. The
pressure sensor may be utilized in a variety of
environments to sense a wide variety of pressures including
either fluid pressure or physical contact pressure.
Patent EP-1000591-A2 (EP)
Inventor: JUMAN MOHAMAD IKE
IPC: A61F2/06
Filed: 1999-11-15
Abstract: A balloon catheter and stent delivery system for medical treatment of a patient includes a
balloon inflatable to an inflated shape having a cylindrical working portion, and a deflated shape
that is temporarily reformed to enhance longitudinal retention of the stent while the catheter
system is advanced or withdrawn. The balloon catheter provides for uniform expansion of the
stent when the balloon is inflated. In addition, the balloon catheter system can be modified to
initiate partial inflation of the proximal and distal ends of the stent, to further resist longitudinal
motion of the stent during inflation, and to facilitate more effective tacking of the stent. One
possible feature of the catheter system is that the balloon is pleated in a particular pattern when
deflated, whereby the central balloon portion carrying the stent has a greater number of pleats
than the pillow portions proximal and distal of the stent. Another possible feature is the
formation of small channels that facilitate fluid communication from the proximal end of the
balloon to the distal end, even when the balloon is deflated. The balloon may be formed to
protrude partially outward among the stent interstices while in its deflated state, further
enhancing stent position retention. The present invention also protects the leading or distal end
of the stent during advancement, and protects the proximal end of the stent during any
withdrawal of the catheter system.
Patent EP-0997603-A2 (EP)
Inventor: FOSODEDER HUBERT
IPC: E06B3/30
Filed: 1999-10-22
Abstract: The axes (3,4) of the fixture opening and of the fixture element are staggered in relation to each other. The mounting holder consists of a base part(1) in which is a screw hole (2), and a plug-in part (5) surrounded by insertion strips (6). Two parallel protuberances (7) are positioned in the sides of the base part (1).
Patent EP-1064298-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WANNAMAKER MARION W
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 1999-03-19
Abstract: La présente invention porte sur de nouvelles classes de composés qui sont des inhibiteurs de caspases, notamment des inhibiteurs de l'enzyme convertissant l'interleukine-1β. Cette invention porte également sur des compositions pharmaceutiques comprenant ces composés. Ces composés et ces compositions pharmaceutiques sont particulièrement bien appropriées pour inhiber l'activité de caspase et peuvent être, par conséquent, utilisés comme agents permettant de lutter contre les maladies induites par l'interleukine-1 ('IL-1'), l'apoptose, le facteur induisant l'interféron-η (IGIF), l'interféron-η ('IFN-η') telles que les maladies inflammatoires, les maladies autoimmunes, les maladies osseuses destructives et les maladies dégénératives. Cette invention porte également sur des procédés d'inhibition de l'activité de caspase et sur des procédés visant à accroître la production d'IGIF et la production d'IFN-η, sur des procédés de traitement des maladies induites par l'interleukine-1, l'apoptose et l'interféron-η au moyen des composés et des compositions de cette invention. Des procédés de préparation de ces composés sont également décrits.