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Patent EP-0712063-A2 (EP)
Inventor: NUSS MARTIN C
IPC: G06E3/00
Filed: 1995-11-01
Abstract: A serial-to-parallel and parallel-to-serial conversion apparatus and method are disclosed to convert optical pulse data into temporally multiplexed ultra-fast optical pulses, and vice versa, using Fourier holographic transform techniques. In a first embodiment, optical pattern data is converted from a serial temporal-domain optical input signal to an output signal having parallel bits by recording a spectral hologram of the pulse data and reading it out with a continuous-wave (cw) laser. In a second embodiment, signals representing input bits in parallel may be optically multiplexed in the time domain, so that a single optical fiber may carry such signals without the electronic processing necessary in conventional switching multiplexers.
Patent EP-0712227-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HORTON MICHAEL D
IPC: H04L69/40
Filed: 1995-11-14
Abstract: A trouble-shooting mechanism is incorporated into a telephone service technician's portable computer unit, to enable a craftsperson, to respond to a trouble ticket. By analyzing multiple sources of information, including user inputs from the craftsperson, parametric data embedded in the trouble ticket, test data obtained through the execution of local tests, and remote test data, the trouble-shooting mechanism derives and suggests a problem solving strategy that is appears accurate. The system architecture includes a trouble-shooting application engine, and an associated set of databases, one of which is a knowledge database, and the other of which is a shared, parameter database. The knowledge database contains rules and static parameters which define the characteristics and behavior of the application engine. These rule sets and information are telephone line trouble-shooting specific.
Patent EP-0678829-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BEDNAR GREGORY M
IPC: G06Q40/02
Filed: 1995-02-17
Abstract: An image processing and retrieval system in which images are captured and stored at the remote site where the document processor is located which codelines from the documents are captured and transmitted to a central host computer site, whereby the accounting and financial records may be done at the host computer at the central site and image statements and other image processing activity to process the image may be done at remote sites.
Patent EP-0699797-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CARLOUGH MARK STUART
IPC: D06P1/651
Filed: 1995-08-30
Abstract: A process for the extn. dyeing of cellulose fibre materials with sulphide dyes comprises: (a) contacting the material with an aq. dye liq. contg.: (S) sulphide dye(s) in at least partly soluble form (Sa), and (R) sulphide-free reducing agent(s) in a closed vessel under a reduced-oxygen atmos., and then (b) oxidising the dye. Also claimed is a concentrated leuco dye prepn. contg.: (S2) a leuco-sulphide dye, (R) a sulphide-free reducing agent, and (C) a chelating agent.
Patent EP-0714987-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HAEMMERLE THOMAS DR
IPC: C12Q1/6851
Filed: 1995-09-26
Abstract: A method of quantitating genomic DNA in a sample is provided. The method comprises the steps of adding to the sample a given amount of at least one nucleic acid as an internal standard, wherein the standard nucleic acid differs from the genomic DNA to be quantified in at least one detectable characteristic; amplifying the genomic DNA and the internal standard nucleic acid by means of a nucleic acid amplification process employing primers complementary to repetitive genomic sequences; determining as a first amount the amount of amplified genomic DNA, and determining as a second amount the amount of amplified standard nucleic acid; and determining from the first and second amounts, as a third amount, the amount of genomic DNA originally contained in the sample. Kits for performing the method and products substantially free of foreign DNA as determined by the method also are provided.
Patent EP-0722042-A2 (EP)
Inventor: UCHIDA MASAHIRO
IPC: F02M35/10
Filed: 1996-01-12
Abstract: An air intake device for a V-type internal combustion engine (1) comprises a surge tank (21) provided in a space between cylinders (3,4). This surge tank (21) is operatively connected to intake ports (10) of said opposite cylinders (3,4) by intake pipes (25,26) and a main air intake pipe (38). This main air intake pipe (38) accommodates a throttle valve (42) and terminates in said surge tank (21) with a downstream end (41) thereof. This downstream end (41) of the main air intake pipe (38) is arranged in the middle portion of a top wall of said surge tank (21).
Patent EP-0725518-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HECK PATRICK
IPC: H04L29/02
Filed: 1996-02-02
Abstract: A method for the common transmission of digital source and control data between data sources and sinks connected through data lines, includes transmitting the source and control data in a format prescribing a clocked sequence of individual bit groups of equal length. In each bit group, at least one bit position is reserved for the transmission of unformatted data. The unformatted data are allocated bitwise to the reserved bit positions of successive bit groups and are associated with a certain data source/data sink as a function of the control data.
Patent EP-0733447-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SUMIDA KUNIHIRO
IPC: B26D7/18
Filed: 1996-03-25
Abstract: A trimming processing device automatically processes trimmings generated when a running wide web is slit in the running direction of the web into a plurality of strips having desired widths. A trimming cutting unit movable in the transverse direction of the web cuts the trimmings in the transverse direction of the trimmings, and a trimming conveyor unit movable in the transverse direction of the web conveys the trimmings away from the web. The positions of the trimming cutting unit and the trimming conveyor unit are controlled according to the position of the trimmings which varies according to the width of the web and the width and the number of the strips to be slit from the web.
Patent EP-0735491-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KONO SHINICHI
IPC: G06F13/28
Filed: 1996-04-01
Abstract: Address generators output addresses of transfer data of transfer origin and destination DRAM's. Updating of the transfer addresses from the address generators during execution of DMA is performed based on a CAS signal from a timing signal generator. A delay element delays the CAS signal by a time which is the sum of an access time of the transfer origin DRAM and a data set-up time of the transfer destination DRAM. A transfer data counter counts the number of leading edges of the CAS signal while a RAS signal from the timing signal generator is held active. When a counted value reaches a preset value, the transfer data counter outputs continuous data transfer suspension information to the timing signal generator. With this arrangement, the halt in operation of a CPU due to continuous occupation of a bus is effectively prevented while achieving the increased data transfer rate.
Patent EP-0737869-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MORINAKA KATSUYA
IPC: G01S17/86
Filed: 1996-04-11
Abstract: A thermal object detecting method for ; obtaining a thermal image of a measuring space by two-dimensional thermal image detecting method for detecting two-dimensional thermal image information, obtaining position information of an object in the measuring space by object position detecting device, obtaining distance data between said two-dimensional thermal image detecting device and said object from the position information, and correcting the temperature level of the object in the thermal image in the measuring space or correcting the size of the object in the thermal image in said measuring space, using the distance data from the object as correction factor.
Patent EP-0728970-A2 (EP)
Inventor: NAGAI SHIGEKAZU
IPC: F16K27/00
Filed: 1992-09-09
Abstract: A fluid pressure device having a fluid unit (50) suitable for use as a vacuum generating unit formed by connecting together a plurality of blocks (52,54,56,58,60) having different functions, the fluid unit being connected to an external device. The fluid pressure device includes a plug-in/one-touch type electric signal connecting unit (51,53) for collectively mounting a plurality of terminals in a wall surface of the fluid unit, to electrically connect the plurality of blocks to the external device. The terminals are connected to the external device by a single multi-connector means (53), and a plug-in/one-touch type fluid passage connecting unit (73,75), for collectively providing connecting portions whithin the wall surface of the fluid unit, to interconnect the external device and fluid passages defined in the fluid unit. The fluid passages are connected to the external device (106) by a plurality of cylindrical insertion members which are inserted into the connecting portions (73).
Patent EP-0740184-A2 (EP)
Inventor: YOKOYAMA YUKO
IPC: G02F1/1343
Filed: 1996-04-26
Abstract: A liquid crystal device, comprising: a pair of substrates each provided with an electrode including one substrate having thereon a color filter and a coating layer, and a liquid crystal layer comprising a chiral smectic liquid crystal disposed together with spacer beads between the pair of substrates, wherein the liquid crystal layer has a thickness smaller than a diameter of the spacer beads and a maximum thickness of the coating layer, the coating layer having a pencil hardness of at most 7H. The above layer structure between the substrates is effective in improving resistance to external shock and providing a uniform cell gap.
Patent EP-0741374-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CORDERY ROBERT A
IPC: B65G61/00
Filed: 1996-05-02
Abstract: A method for controlled acceptance mail payment and evidencing includes creating a mail batch with a plurality of mailpieces (402) each having an encrypted indicia (408) printed thereon. A mail documentation file is created containing the total weight of the mail batch, the total payment for the mail batch and mailer identification, all of which are digitally signed to facilitate a subsequent verification of the integrity of the data. The digital signature is included as part of the mail documentation file. The mail batch and mail documentation file are submitted to a carrier distribution system. The carrier processes the batch of mail (802) and the mail documentation file as part of the carrier distribution process to determine the total weight of the batch of mail and verify the weight of the actual batch of mail in comparison to the total weight of the batch of mail as set forth in the mail documentation file.
Patent EP-0733957-A2 (EP)
Inventor: TAKANO SATOSHI
IPC: G03G15/16
Filed: 1993-01-20
Abstract: A device incorporated in an image forming apparatus for transferring an image from an image bearing member to a sheet, comprising: 
   a transfer belt (5) contacting a surface of the image bearing member to thereby form a nip portion between said transfer belt and the image bearing member; 
   a supporter supporting rollers over which said transfer belt is passed; 
   an electrode (10) located at at least one position which is disposed at one of an upstream location and a downstream location with respect to the nip portion and directly contacting said transfer belt for applying a transfer charge to said transfer belt; 
   a power source connected to said electrode so that a transfer current is fed from said power source to said electrode; 
   a discharger (12) located downstream of the nip portion with respect to an intended direction of movement of said transfer belt for dissipating said transfer charge of said transfer belt which is applied by said electrode, said discharger including at least one discharge member disposed between the nip portion and a support roller downstream of the nip portion; and 
   a controller (13) which controls said power source such that said transfer current from said power source is selected to satisfy a relation:           I       1            - I        2            = I       OUT              where I 1  is said transfer current, I 2  is a feedback current flowing from said discharger to ground, and I OUT  is constant.
Patent EP-0756196-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SHON RUSSELL DORIAN
IPC: G03B17/24
Filed: 1996-07-25
Abstract: Magnetic recording and/or reproducing schemes and systems particularly for use for recording and/or reproducing information in data tracks of a magnetics-on-film (MOF) layer in the image area of a photographic filmstrip in a camera or in other photographic equipment. Recording of a photographic data set related to captured images is effected in  n  lengthwise extending, total interleaved tracks effected in the alternative by a single one or plural magnetic head array(s) of  m  magnetic recording heads arranged to extend across the filmstrip width and positioned in the camera alongside the photographic image frame gate. In one embodiment, the photographic data set is prepared in  n / m  data sub-sets, and a stepping mechanism is provided for stepping the magnetic head array between  n / m  positions to effect the recording of each data sub-set in the respective subset of  m  interleaved tracks such that the full data set is recorded in a single image frame area or in a single sub-set of  m  tracks extending for more than one image frame. In a further embodiment,  n / m  head arrays of  m  recording heads are fixedly mounted in the camera in a staggered fashion so that the  n / m  data sub-sets are recorded in the  n / m  sub-sets of  m  interleaved tracks. The  n / m  recording heads may be mounted on one side or on both sides of the photographic image frame gate.
Patent EP-0764611-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WEISE CHRISTIAN
IPC: C02F3/00
Filed: 1996-09-10
Abstract: Small-scale water treatment plant processes water discharged from residential buildings and comprises a settlement tank with a pump which circulates and aerates waste water, a pump to remove clear water and an automatic level-control system controlling the circulation system and pump. The novelty is that: (a) the system incorporates a pre-settling tank (2) and a pre-storage holding tank (4); (b) the aeration and recirculation within the settling tank (7) are effected as required by a combined assembly (7) or separate assembly, and (c) the assembly may also be fitted with a storage vessel for clear water, a water disinfection assembly and a drinking water extractor. The pre-settling and pre-storage holding tanks accumulate their charge before commencement of the process and transfer of water effluent from the pre-storage holding tank to the settling tank is only possible during the aeration phase.
Patent EP-0769396-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SASAKI MITSUO
IPC: B60G17/015
Filed: 1996-10-18
Abstract: A suspension control apparatus for use with shock absorbers provided between sprung and unsprung masses of the vehicle at the respective road wheel positions for providing variable damping force characteristics. A control unit receives first sensor signals indicative of sensed vehicle sprung mass vertical behaviors for controlling the shock absorbers to have respective target damping force characteristics determined based on the vehicle sprung mass vertical behaviors. A surface condition of a road on which the vehicle is running is determined based on the first sensor signals. The control unit also receives a second sensor signal indicative of a sensed vehicle lateral acceleration for detecting vehicle steering operation. The second sensor signal is compared with a reference value. Vehicle steering operation is detected in response to a result of comparison of the second sensor signal with the reference value. The target damping force characteristics for vehicle steering operation are determined upon the detection of the vehicle steering operation. The reference value is corrected based on the determined surface condition.
Patent EP-0778054-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BONVALLET DUANE J
IPC: A63C5/07
Filed: 1996-12-03
Abstract: The damping or reinforcement appliance (10,12,14) operates in conjunction with a parameter-dependent control (40). This controls the compressive forces especially between the ski boot and ski, preferably in the ball part of the ski boot. Parts (18,20) fixed to the ski transmit tensile or shearing forces in the longitudinal direction of the ski and are joined by a coupling. The control alters the forces transmitted by the coupling and or alters energy dissipations occurring in the coupling and or plugs in or out the coupling or parts of it.
Patent EP-0738932-A2 (EP)
Inventor: VAN DAMME MARC
IPC: G03F7/34
Filed: 1996-04-02
Abstract: The present invention provides an imaging element comprising contiguous to a hydrophilic surface of a support a hydrophobic photosensitive composition comprising a photosensitive acid precursor, an acid-sensitive composition which is capable of undergoing polymerization or cross-linking and a hydrophobic binder characterized in that said imaging element comprises one or more protective layers, at least one of the protective layers being contiguous to the hydrophobic photosensitive composition and being a transfer layer which is capable of adhering to a receptor element.
Patent EP-0727804-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BAGALINI DANTE
IPC: H01H71/34
Filed: 1996-02-20
Abstract: An electro-magnetic operating device 10 for a circuit breaker includes a coil 12 defining a cavity 14. A stator frame 20 which includes a pole piece 18 is arranged about the coil 12. A tube, which is closed off at one end by an end wall and at an opposed end by the pole piece 18 is arranged in the cavity 14. The tube 24 carries a core 22 therein. The plunger 22 is urged away from the pole piece 18 by a coil spring 28 arranged in the tube 26. The spring 28 is selected so that, when a load current of 100% is carried in the coil 12, the electro-magnetic force imparted to the core 18 exceeds the spring force imparted by the spring 28 to the core 22.
Patent EP-0730388-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ISHIZUKA SEIJIRO
IPC: H04W24/00
Filed: 1996-02-28
Abstract: When a portable terminal apparatus such as a radiotelephone cannot be used, such status of portable terminal apparatus can be detected, and it is diagnosed whether the portable terminal apparatus is out of order. Thus, the portable terminal apparatus can be maintained efficiently. The portable terminal apparatus includes a reception state detecting unit (21) for analysing a reception state of a receiving unit (12), and display unit (23) for displaying a message on the basis of an analyzed state at the reception state detecting unit (21), wherein when a failure of connection or maintenance of communication network is detected, a predetermined message is displayed on the display unit (23). Further, the portable terminal apparatus includes a memory means (24) for storing log data concerning communication with a base station when the control means (21) detects a failure of communication.
Patent EP-0756179-A2 (EP)
Inventor: PALSTRA THOMAS T M
IPC: G01R33/02
Filed: 1996-07-17
Abstract: A calibration and measurement system for a multi-axial device is disclosed which includes a memory for storing a set of test measurement values obtained from the multi-axial device in a substantially uniform field; and a calibration transformation generator for generating from the set of test measurement values to calibrate the multi-axial device, with the set of test measurement values lying on a multi-dimensional surface.
Patent EP-0798445-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HUSHBECK DONALD F
IPC: E21B33/129
Filed: 1996-08-02
Abstract: A downhole apparatus (102) for use in a wellbore comprises: a mandrel (14) having an axial centerline; a slip means (118) disposed on the mandrel for grippingly engaging the wellbore when set into position; at least one packer element (128) to be axially retained about the mandrel and located at a preselected position along the mandrel defining a packer element assembly; at least one packer element retainer shoe (150) made of a plurality of segments for axially retaining the or each packer element about the mandrel, the shoe segments further having a cavity (168) for accommodating at least a portion of at least one gap-spanning structural member (170) that is installable into the cavity; and means (152) for retaining the shoe segments in an initial position about the mandrel. The gap-spanning member is of such size and configuration to span a gap that forms between adjacent shoe segments upon the tool being set in the wellbore.
Patent EP-0774379-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SCHROEDER ALBERTO NICANOR
IPC: B60Q1/44
Filed: 1996-10-18
Abstract: ELECTRONIC DEVICE TO INDICATE THE ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION FOR VEHICLES; being able to be driven through means connecting to the accelerator and able to generate luminous signals which can be seen by other vehicles;  characterized because , being supplied by means of a source provided with a power regulator, said device comprehends a potentiometer, that, constituting a transductor of the mechanical movement of the accelerator, is connected to a comparator circuit; said comparator circuit constituted by a plurality of operational amplifiers, each one of said operational amplifiers having a first input connected to the potentiometer, while a second input is connected to a respective terminal of a voltage divider; the output of each operational amplifier is connected to the input of a respective power amplifier which at the same time has a plurality of luminous elements connected to its output, said luminous elements constituting at least one luminous display; said display including complementary luminous elements which can be enabled in a selective way by the potentiometer in at least one of its limit positions, by means of a selective driving circuit.
Patent EP-0809847-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SCHMITT-LANDSIEDEL DORIS
IPC: G11C11/56
Filed: 1996-02-05
Abstract: Der Anmeldungsgegenstand betrifft eine mehrwertige Festwertspeicherzelle, die zum Speichern eines ersten oder zweiten Zustandes (M, M''') symmetrisch und zum Speichern mindestens eines dritten Zustandes (M', M') unsymmetrisch aufgebaut ist. Der hiermit erzielte Vorteil liegt vor allem darin, daß ohne nennenswerten Mehraufwand eine Verdopplung der Speicherkapazität erreicht wird, ohne daß der Störabstand gegenüber herkömmlichen Speicherzellen verschlechtert wird. Der Anmeldungsgegenstand eignet sich für elektrisch programmierbare und maskenprogrammierbare Festwertspeicher, insbesondere für solche in Niedervolttechnik.
Patent EP-0830305-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CREDLE WILLIAM S JR
IPC: F25D31/00
Filed: 1996-06-05
Abstract: Un distributeur de boisson cylindrique à post-mélange comprend un carbonateur cylindrique (30), des conduits (34A) à eau plate destinés à acheminer de l'eau à gazéifier, et des serpentins (34) de sortie d'eau gazéifiée se présentant sous la forme de voies circulaires de tubulure entourant le réservoir du carbonateur dans un bain d'eau (25) environnant. Des conduits (36) à sirop sont spiralés dans des voies circulaires à l'intérieur du bain d'eau. La forme ronde ou cylindrique du logement (12) du distributeur est adaptable à de nombreuses formes différentes telles que des boites, des bouteilles, des verres et des godets. La forme du logement cylindrique de base a de préférence l'apparence d'une boîte de boisson. Des manchons décoratifs définissant ou simulant l'appparence d'autres types de récipients tels que des bouteilles, des godets et des verres peuvent être facilement ajoutés à volonté au logement cylindrique de base, afin d'obtenir différentes apparences attractives pour stimuler les ventes.