baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-0904963-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LAUNOIS JEAN-FRANCOIS
IPC: F25B13/00
Filed: 1998-09-01
Abstract: An air conditioning system (10) for the passenger compartment
of a motor vehicle comprising a main tube (22) for fluidly connecting a
compressor (12) to an outside heat exchanger (14), the outside heat exchanger
to an expansion device (16), the expansion device to an inside heat exchanger
(18), the inside heat exchanger to an accumulator (20), and the accumulator to
the compressor; a bypass tube (28) fluidly connected to the main tube between
the compressor and the outside heat exchanger and between the expansion
device and the inside heat exchanger; and a valve (30) positioned in the
bypass tube; wherein the valve has a closed position when refrigerant fluid
flows through the main tube in a first direction (X) from the compressor
through the outside heat exchanger, the expansion device, the inside heat
exchanger and the accumulator back to the compressor, for cooling of the
passenger compartment, and an open position when refrigerant fluid flows in
the first direction and through the bypass tube and the valve for heating of the
passenger compartment. Provides supplemental heating without using a
calibrated expansion device.
Patent EP-0922633-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LINDSTROM JEFFREY V
IPC: B64C9/16
Filed: 1998-12-14
Abstract: An accurate and compact flap skew detection system that operates
independent of the flap-drive system comprises, in a preferred embodiment,
three major elements; a rotary position sensor (30) located on fixed wing structure;
a push-pull link and crank arm (27) to convert translational flap (6) motion into rotary
sensed motion at the sensor (30); and a computer processing means to process the
rotational sensed information and to compute a flap skew algorithm. Inter-flap
and intra- flap translational motion is sensed and compared using a plurality of
rotary sensors. Sensors falling outside of predetermined limits or violating
control law rules indicate a non-synchronous or asymmetrical "skewed"
condition.
Patent EP-0867929-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HURWITZ DROR
IPC: H01L21/48
Filed: 1998-03-25
Abstract: A process for manufacturing an electronic interconnect
structure, the process including the steps of: a) depositing
an adhesion metal layer over a dielectric material surface
having at least one exposed aluminum surface; b) depositing
a barrier metal layer over the adhesion metal layer; c)
depositing a layer of aluminum over the barrier metal layer;
d) depositing a seccnd barrier metal layer over the layer
of aluminum; e) applying a photoresist layer on top of the
second barrier metal layer; f) exposing and developing the
photoresist layer; g) removing the exposed barrier metal and
photoresist layer, leaving a layer of barrier metal over the
aluminum layer; h) converting those portions of the layer of
aluminum which are not ccvered by barrier metal to a porous
aluminum oxide by porous anodization; i) removing the porous
aluminum oxide; and j) removing the exposed barrier metal and
adhesion metai layers to leave exposed patterned aluminum.
Patent EP-0887893-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ARNETT JAIME RAY
IPC: H01R13/74
Filed: 1998-05-19
Abstract: A jack frame includes a jack frame block having a front surface, a pair
of side surfaces and a top surface. The front surface has a plug opening with a plug
axis along which a plug connector can be inserted to connect to the jack frame block.
The front surface is dimensioned to be received in a jack opening in a face plate, and
the inner periphery of the jack opening is defined in part by a pair of side walls and a
top wall. The top surface of the jack frame block has a first surface portion that
extends at a first angle relative to the plug axis of the plug opening in the block's front
surface, and a second surface portion that extends at a second angle relative to the plug
axis. Either the first or the second surface portion can be aligned with the top wall of
the jack opening, so the frame block can be mounted on the face plate with a desired
orientation depending on which one of the first and the second surface portions is
aligned with the top wall of the jack opening. Engagement members on the frame
block are arranged to engage walls of the jack opening when the frame block is
mounted in the desired orientation, to limit movement of the frame block relative to the
face plate.
Patent EP-0887413-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WALLIS NICOLA
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 1998-05-26
Abstract: The invention provides Histidine Kinase polypeptides and polynucleotides encoding
Histidine Kinase polypeptides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant
techniques. Also provided are methods for utilizing Histidine Kinase polypeptides to screen for
antibactenal compounds.
Patent EP-0905247-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WALLIS NICOLA G
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 1998-09-17
Abstract: The invention provides MurF polypeptides and polynucleotides encoding MurF polypeptides and
methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques. Also provided are methods for utilizing
MurF polypeptides to screen for antibacterial compounds.
Patent EP-0913798-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SIEFERT DAVID M
IPC: G06Q20/10
Filed: 1998-10-08
Abstract: A system and method is provided for monitoring and
enhancing computer assisted performance at a user interface
for a business terminal. The method includes measuring (62)
the performance of the user interaction with the user
interface, adjusting (64) parameters of the user interface to
try to increase the performance of the user interaction,
tracking whether the performance has increased, and causing
(66) an escalation event to occur if the user performance is
below a predetermined level. The system and method preferably
includes creating a user profile of the parameters that obtain
the best performance for each user. This user profile may be
created during new employee orientation but is updated
continually as the user uses the business terminal to complete
actual business transactions.
Patent EP-0917372-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CHANG CHING-FANG
IPC: G06T9/00
Filed: 1998-11-11
Abstract: A method and apparatus for selecting a quantization table
containing quantization coefficients for encoding image data. A set of
quantization tables is examined to determine a quantization table which
meets a predetermined selection criteria. If such a quantization table is
not the first table examined, other tables in the vicinity of a
neighborhood of tables are examined utilizing linear searching
techniques. If a quantization table which meets the selection criteria is
not determined in the vicinity of the neighborhood of tables,
quantization tables outside the vicinity of the neighborhood of tables are
examined utilizing binary searching techniques.
Patent EP-0958658-A2 (EP)
Inventor: JAERVINEN KARI
IPC: H03M13/41
Filed: 1998-01-27
Abstract: Le système de codage de l'information de cette invention utilise la correction et/ou la détection d'erreur focalisées, l'objectif de l'invention étant de présenter une technique de codage de la parole dans le cadre de laquelle le nombre de bits de paramètres de la parole sur lequel se focalise le codage de détection d'erreur et le codage pour correction d'erreur est systématiquement adapté en relation avec le nombre de l'ensemble de bits de paramètres de la parole en fonction de la qualité de la connexion de transfert d'information. Le système de codage de cette invention n'exige pas une réduction du nombre de bits utilisés pour le codage de la parole et ce, dans la mesure où la qualité de la voix demeure à un niveau élevé. Dans ce système de codage de l'information, la correction et/ou la détection d'erreur sont focalisées sur les bits les plus importants en matière de qualité de la voix, par exemple en fonction du paramètre C/I (canal - interférence) indiquant la qualité de la connexion de transfert d'information. L'opération visant à rendre silencieuse la fonction de synthèse vocale, utilisée dans des systèmes existants connus, sur une connexion médiocre de transfert d'information intervient moins dans le cadre de la technique de codage de l'information de cette invention du fait du recours à la détection d'erreur focalisée.
Patent EP-1015532-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KINKER BERNARD GEORGE
IPC: C10M169/04
Filed: 1998-08-20
Abstract: Le procédé de cette invention permet d'améliorer la fluidité à basse température de compositions d'huiles de graissages. En l'occurrence, on ajoute à ces huiles de graissage un mélange de copolymères d'alkyl-(méth)acrylates sélectionnés de faible masse moléculaire et de masse moléculaire élevée. A cet effet, on prend d'une part des copolymères d'alkyl-(méth)acrylates de faible masse moléculaire à 0% à 25% en masse de (C16-C24)alkyl-(méth)acrylate. On prend d'autre part des copolymères d'alkyl-(méth)acrylates de masse moléculaire élevée à 25% à 70% en masse de (C16-C24)alkyl-(méth)acrylate et on les combine. Ces combinaisons de copolymères permettent tout particulièrement de répondre à plusieurs exigences en matière de fluidité à basse température dans le cas d'une gamme étendue d'huiles de base.
Patent EP-1038376-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BOHM CHRISTER
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 1998-11-05
Abstract: Procédé et appareil permettant de commuter des données entre un groupe de trains de bits d'entrée et un groupe de trains de bits de sortie dans un réseau de multiplexage à répartition dans le temps à commutation de circuits, chacun des trains de bits étant divisé en trames récurrentes et chaque trame étant divisée en intervalles de temps. Selon la présente invention, chacun de ces trains de bits d'entrée est reçu, et des trames d'intervalles de temps provenant de ces trains de bits d'entrée sont temporairement stockées dans un groupe de mémoires (31-34), chacune des mémoires étant utilisée pour stocker des trames d'un train de bits respectif desdits trains de bits d'entrée. De plus, pour chaque trame de chacun desdits trains de bits de sortie et séquentiellement selon l'ordre dans lequel lesdites données d'intervalles de temps doivent être transmises dans la trame de sortie respective, des données d'intervalles de temps sont lues sélectivement dans les trames temporairement stockées dans le groupe de mémoires, puis transmises dans des intervalles de temps assignés des trains de bits de sortie.
Patent EP-0944047-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MORITA YUJI T
IPC: G11B21/02
Filed: 1999-03-17
Abstract: A disk player (10) comprises a turntable (33) for rotatably
holding an optical disk (41); an optical pickup (37) for
recording information on and reading information from the
optical disk (41), and an elongated guide shaft (35) arranged
in a predetermined moving direction of the optical pickup (37)
for guiding the optical pickup (37) to move in the predetermined
direction. A pivotable chassis (30) is provided for
mounting the turntable (33), the optical pickup (37) and the
elongated guide shaft (35). A cartridge holder (20) is provided
for receiving and holding a cartridge (40) containing
the optical disk (41). In particular, an adjustment mechanism
(20a, 38) is provided on the pivotable chassis (30) for adjusting
a positional relationship between the optical pickup
(37) and the turntable (33) by moving one end of the elongated
guide shaft (35) in a plane which is generally parallel with a
recording surface of the optical disk (41).
Patent EP-0950534-A2 (EP)
Inventor: NOJIMA TAKASHI
IPC: B41J29/13
Filed: 1999-04-14
Abstract: A recording device comprises a drive mechanism
section for effecting recording on a recording object
material, and an exterior cover for covering the drive
mechanism section, the exterior cover having a
plurality of cover members separated by at least one
partition surface, wherein for two cover members to be
combined with each other out of the cover members, a
partition surface of one cover member is provided with
a projection which functions as a fulcrum when the
other cover member pivots on an axis parallel to the
partition surface, and partition surfaces of the two
cover members are coupled to each other by an
engagement structure which engages when the two cover
members move away from each other, on one side with
respect to the axis, while being coupled by fastening
with a screw on the other side.
Patent EP-0959483-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BUENGER STEFAN
IPC: H01H33/12
Filed: 1999-04-15
Abstract: The MV load breaker switch has an arc extinction chamber, a movable switch blade (11), a pressure chamber and an expansion chamber with an opening which can be at least partially closed, the closable opening area providing an auxiliary opening (9) in the form of a slit, for passage of the switch blade shaft.
Patent EP-0967328-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SCHNEIDER HORST
IPC: E01C5/08
Filed: 1999-06-02
Abstract: The concrete slabs (1) are connected via coupling anchors (2b,3b) with aligned openings (3b asterisk ) in the ends for a coupling gudgeon pin (4). The openings and gudgeon pin have similar non-rotary symmetrical profiles, so that the slabs are connected non-movable. The openings are long and/or prism-shaped, and are open on the sides. The gudgeon pin is slightly conical for a clamping effect. In two neighboring slabs, one slab has at least two anchors at a relative distance, and the other slab has at least one anchor between the opposite two.
Patent EP-0959236-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HASEGAWA YUSUKE
IPC: F02D41/18
Filed: 1993-07-01
Abstract: Fuel metering control system in an internal
combustion engine utilizing adaptive control having an
intake manifold wall's fuel adherence plant. In the system,
an actual air/fuel ratio in the individual cylinders is
accurately estimated using an exhaust manifold model with an
observer. Also, an actual cylinder air flow is estimated
using a fluid model. Based on them, a desired cylinder fuel
flow is determined by dividing the actual cylinder air flow
by a desired air/fuel ratio and an actual cylinder fuel flow
is determined by dividing the actual cylinder air flow by
the estimated actual air/fuel ratio. The adaptive controller
operates such that the actual cylinder fuel flow constantly
coincides with the desired cylinder fuel flow. In
an embodiment, in order to respond the change in wall adherence
parameters, a compensator is connected in series with
the wall adherence plant, a virtual plant incorporating the
compensator is postulated and when the transfer characteristics
of the virtual plant is other than 1 or thereabout, the
adaptive controller is operated to have a transfer characteristics
inverse thereto. At the same time, a method for
estimating cylinder air flow inducted in the engine using
the aforesaid fluid model is explained.
Patent EP-0997952-A2 (EP)
Inventor: IDESAWA MASANORI
IPC: H01L31/02
Filed: 1999-10-28
Abstract: In order to reduce errors in sensing an image position
derived from noise light such as background noise, a
semiconductor image position sensing device is provided with a
photoelectric layer generating a photoelectric current in a
portion onto which light was input in response to intensity of
the light input to the photoelectric layer, a resistance layer
laminated on the photoelectric layer in which the photoelectric
current generated in the photoelectric layer flows into a
portion corresponding to that onto which the light was input,
and signal current output terminals wherein the photoelectric
current generated in the photoelectric layer is distributed in a
ratio in response to a resistance value between the signal
current output terminals and the resistance layer defined at a
position where the photoelectric current flowed into the
resistance layer and from which the photoelectric current is
output as an electric current obtained by summing currents over
the whole sensing sections altogether, comprising further a
resistance subtracting a photoelectric current having a
predetermined distribution of electric current density from
photoelectric currents generated in respective portions of the
photoelectric layer over the whole sensing sections, and the
photoelectric current subtracted by means of the resistance
being adapted to flow into the resistance layer.
Patent EP-1003001-A2 (EP)
Inventor: VARGA THOMAS
IPC: F24D19/02
Filed: 1999-10-29
Abstract: The holding component comprises a basic part (4), to which is fixed a clamp part (5), which with its front end is connectable with at least one of the pipes via locating surfaces (6c, 7a) engaging on the pipe surface. The locating surfaces of the clamp part are formed on a connecting piece (6, 7), which is fixed to the clamp part. The locating surfaces (6c, 7a) on the one hand can also be formed on the head piece and on the other hand on a clamp bolt (7), which is releasably connected with the clamp part (5). A further arrangement can involve the locating surfaces formed on a head piece (6) and on a clamp bolt releasably connected with the clamp part.
Patent EP-1028406-A2 (EP)
Inventor: STROHECKER CAROL
IPC: G09B7/04
Filed: 1999-11-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and useful learning system. A computer-based
system permits a user to create and manipulate basic elements within an environment. The
system then represents relationships within the environment. The system and user cooperate to
provide a learning opportunity for the user. As the user makes or reviews changes of basic
elements, he or she can learn how different aspects of an element affect the overall interactions.
Two specific embodiments are disclosed. In a first embodiment, the system is used for
exploring geometric patterns. The basic elements are tiles which are formed and manipulated
through operations of geometric symmetry. The tiles can be combined into different repeating
patterns. Multiple tiles can be used within a pattern. Also, new tiles can be created from
portions of the pattern. Thus through simple interactions using basic operations and simple
parts, complex effects emerge. In other embodiments, the system is used for exploring
sociodynamics. The basic elements are creatures with sets of defined behaviors. The system
determines interactions between creatures or groups of creatures based upon a complete set of
behaviors within the group. The user and the system can
manipulate the behaviors, creatures, and interactions. Again, through simple interactions using
basic operations and simple parts, complex effects emerge. Finally, a user interface is disclosed
which can be used with the system of the present invention. The interface includes display
areas for creation of basic elements, interactions between basic elements, and selectable
elements or components of elements. The interface also includes a set of selectable functions
for operating on specific basic elements or upon the interactions within the environment.
Patent EP-0942171-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HAND KENT P
IPC: F04B53/16
Filed: 1997-04-11
Abstract: An air operated double diaphragm pump 10 is provided with an air valve
assembly which allows the valve cup 38 to move in a rectangular pattern which greatly
reduces the cost and number of parts required for such an air valve. The main housing
12 of the pump 10 is mounted on a fluid base 20 to which the lines of fluid are
attached. This allows removal of the pump for servicing by undoing several basic
fasteners such as nuts and bolts 18 without requiring removal of the fluid fittings to the
base 20. Thus, in the event of a pump malfunction, the pump may be easily replaced
while the fluid fittings remain intact. Provision is also made for additional passages 54,
56 into each air chamber 44, 46 for operation via an externally operated solenoid valve.
A one-piece check valve 26 construction is utilised with the part having a central
sealing disk 26A having a plurality of radially axially extending guide members 26B
extending therefrom wherein each of the guide members has an outer diameter sized to
slidingly fit within a cylindrical cavity 28 and each of the guide members 26B having
axially opposite the sealing disk 26A a plurality of spring loaded fingers 26D which
serve to bias the check valve 26 into a closed position.
Patent EP-0965756-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SCHOFIELD NIGEL PAUL
IPC: F04C29/00
Filed: 1999-06-15
Abstract: A screw pump comprising a first shaft and spaced therefrom and parallel thereto a
second shaft mounted in a pump body, a first rotor mounted on the first shaft and a
second rotor mounted on the second shaft, each rotor having formed on an outer
surface at least one helical vane or thread, the helical vanes or threads intermeshing
together so that rotary movement of the shafts will cause a fluid to be pumped from
an inlet towards an outlet of the pump, and in that a first bearing arrangement is
associated with the first shaft and a second bearing arrangement is associated with
the second shaft, a bearing carrier being provided for each bearing arrangement the
bearing carriers each being mounted to the pump body but independently one from
the other.
Patent EP-0986178-A2 (EP)
Inventor: FAROUDI NAVID
IPC: H03L7/093
Filed: 1999-07-01
Abstract: A phase-locked loop (PLL) frequency synthesizer includes a reference
divider (RD) and PLL which has a phase/frequency divider (PFD), a charge
pump (CP), a voltage control oscillator (VCO) and a feedback divider (FD).
The RD's and FD's ratios R and N are varied. In a normal mode, the PFD and
the CP cause the VCO frequency to be varied to be locked with a reference
frequency. In a speed-up mode, both R and N are divided by the same factor
M and the frequency of current generated by the CP is high, resulting in large
average CP current and high speed lock acquisition. The R and N return to
the original values (the normal mode). The frequency division ratio remains
the same.
Patent EP-0974494-A2 (EP)
Inventor: TATA SHIN
IPC: F16F3/087
Filed: 1999-07-21
Abstract: A lightweight shock absorber has an ideal F-S waveform, and
comprises foam resin material. The cross-sectional area of the absorber in
the compression axis direction and the vertical direction changes at least
partially in the compression axis direction, and consequently the relation
between distortion and compressive stress in the compression axis direction
(F-S waveform) is approximately linear.
Patent EP-1008515-A2 (EP)
Inventor: STEPHAN WALTER A
IPC: B64C9/16
Filed: 1999-11-15
Abstract: Flaps (3) are arranged, at a rear edge (4) of the spoiler (2) in opposition to a flight direction F with expanded out landing-take-off flaps (5) in the opened condition of the spoiler (2). The surfaces of the landing-take-off flaps (5) on which lies flat spoiler (2) hides it during a flight inside it.
Patent EP-1054726-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GAO XIAOLIAN
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 1999-02-10
Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing chemical and biochemical reactions in solution using  in situ  generated photo-products as reagent or co-reagent. Specifically, the method and apparatus have applications in parallel synthesis of molecular sequence arrays on solid surfaces. There is provided an apparatus for performing light controlled reactions. One of the applications of the apparatus is to control reactions on a solid surface containing a plurality of isolated reaction sites, such as wells (the reactor). Light patterns for effecting the reactions are generated using a computer and a digital optical projector (the optical module). Patterned light is projected onto specific sites on the reactor, where light controlled reactions occur. A preferred application provides the  in situ  generation of chemical/biochemical reagents that are used in the subsequent chemical and biochemical reactions in certain selected sites among the many possible sites present. One aspect of the claimed invention is to change solution pH by photo-generation of acid or bases in a controlled fashion. Another preferred application is the parallel synthesis of biopolymers, such as oligonucleotides and peptides, wherein the method and apparatus are used for selective de protection or coupling reactions.