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Patent EP-0555987-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HAZELDEN ROGER JOHN
IPC: B62D5/04
Filed: 1993-02-03
Abstract: A torque sensor, or a relative angular movement sensor, comprises an LED light source (20) mounted in a fixed position relative to a housing (14) and shines light through an associated fixed collimator plate (21), the light being detected by a pair of detectors (28a and 28b) also mounted fixed relative to the housing (14). Two masks (24 and 26) pass between the source and the detector, one of the masks being fixed to an input shaft (2) of the steering system (1) and the other being connected to the output shaft (5). Each of the masks has a first and second aperture (39, 39' and 40, 40') and the amount of light which is received by detectors (28a and 28b) depends upon the degree of overlap between associated pairs of apertures on the input and output masks. Signals from each of the detectors is fed to signal processing means (19) which divides the difference between the signals by their sum so as to provide a signal indicative of differential torque between the input and output shafts. This signal is substantially independent of the intensity of the light source which allows it to compensate for ageing effects in the light source. The signal also shows a positive value for turning of the input shaft in one direction and a negative value for turning the input shaft in the opposite direction. The torque sensor can be used to obtain the torque, relative change of steering angle, and steering angle itself, which can all be passed to a vehicle ride or braking control system.
Patent EP-0578504-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MURAMATSU TATEO
IPC: B62D55/24
Filed: 1993-07-09
Abstract: A rubber track assembly comprising a driving wheel (1), an idler wheel (2), an endless rubber track (3) extending around the driving wheel and the idler wheel and having a plurality of rubber lugs (6) formed on its outer circumference (7) and a plurality of rubber guide projections (8) formed on its inner surface (5), and a plurality of roller wheels (4) arranged in contact with the inner surface of the rubber track in a ground contact region thereof, wherein each of the wheels (1,2,4) has a pair of wheel portions (11) formed at is opposite sides and spaced apart to be disposed at opposite sides of the guide projection (8) for engaging the inner surface (5) of the rubber track (3) at the opposite sides of the guide projection. The rubber guide projection (8) is provided with at least one low friction surface having a coefficient of friction lower than that of the rubber material of the rubber guide projection.
Patent EP-0647070-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GOVE ROBERT J
IPC: H04N9/78
Filed: 1994-09-26
Abstract: A color separator (12) for a digital television receiver (10). The incoming television signal is directed to two different paths in the color separator (12). Along a first path, the luminance component is separated by an analog L separator (12a), and then sampled by an A/D converter (12b) at a rate that will provide a desired number of samples per display line. Along a second path, the composite signal is sampled by an A/D converter (12c) at a rate appropriate for digital color separation, and then the chrominance samples are separated using a digital C separator (12d). A scaling unit (12e) then scales the chrominance samples to provide a desired number of samples per line.
Patent EP-0618725-A2 (EP)
Inventor: NAGASAWA FUMIHIRO C O INTELL P
IPC: H04N19/70
Filed: 1994-03-29
Abstract: A video recording device, a video reproducing device and a video recording/reproducing device each have the simple configuration and the capabilities of satisfying the Broadcasting Standards even though the number of the scanning lines of the information recorded in their video recording region is insufficient upon comparison with the Broadcasting Standards. If the number of the scanning lines of the first video information which are recorded into the video recording region on the recording medium is insufficient upon comparison with the Broadcasting Standards, in recording, second supplemental video information which corresponds to lacking scanning lines is recorded into an additional information recording region. In reproducing, the first video information and the second video information are reproduced, the digital video signals having sufficient number of scanning lines are then reconstituted based on the first and second video information to satisfy the Broadcasting Standards.
Patent EP-0651252-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LICHTENWALTER KAY
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1994-04-08
Abstract: An apparatus detects a target reactant that binds to an immobilized reactant. The apparatus generates a holographic image at a predetermined location when the reactants are present and bound to one another. The immobilized reactant is bound to a support surface (212) at selected locations. The locations are chosen such that a holographic plate is generated when the target reactant binds to the immobilized reactant. An associated method may be used to detect antibody-antigen reactions, the binding of two strands of nucleic acid, the binding of an enzyme to one of its substrates, and so on.
Patent EP-0622711-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ENGDAHL JONATHAN R
IPC: H04L25/49
Filed: 1994-04-28
Abstract: A node circuit is operative to couple Manchester encoded data between a transmission medium and an associated electrical device. A first mechanism detects a message frame preamble having a pattern of alternating signal level of substantially identical duration, and a second mechanism that detects a start delimiter in the message frame. The start delimiter has a plurality of binary signal levels.in a unique pattern that satisfies a defined set of criteria to optimize the probability that the pattern will be detected while minimizing the likelihood that random valid data will alias into the start delimiter pattern. A data decoder is provided to convert the Manchester encoded data into binary data which then is sent via a signal path to the associated electrical device. Another mechanism is included to detect a unique end delimiter that signals the termination of the message frame.
Patent EP-0638425-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BAYARD MICHEL L
IPC: B41J2/16
Filed: 1994-08-12
Abstract: A method for modifying a phase change ink jet head by applying a non-wetting material to the discharge surface is provided such that an ink contact angle between about 80° and about 90° is maintained on the discharge surface after continued exposure to molten phase change inks. Furthermore, the method provided ensures that the layer of non-wetting coating material does not chip or wear off during the normal operation of the ink jet printer. In this way, the ink jet printer is capable of accurate placement of phase change ink drops without increased surface wetting and off-axis shooting that traditionally occurs after continued use.
Patent EP-0649014-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KUSUZAWA HIDEO
IPC: G01N15/14
Filed: 1994-09-14
Abstract: A particle analyzing apparatus comprises a flow device having a light-transmissive flow cell (2) for allowing subject particles (6) in a sample liquid to flow in a separated state ; a laser beam illuminator (8, 34) for illuminating the subject particle (6) flowing in the flow cell with a laser beam ; a coherence lowering device (40) for lowering coherence of the laser beam ; a capturing device (46) receiving light from the subject particle (6), for capturing an image of the subject particle ; and an image processor (32) for processing and analyzing the captured image of the subject particle (6).
Patent EP-0633217-A2 (EP)
Inventor: JOHANSSON LENNART
IPC: B66F9/07
Filed: 1994-06-14
Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for a stores crane for internal materials handling comprising a load carrier (16) so arranged as to run along guides (22) on a vertical crane mast (12) and a lifting device (18) for the load carrier arranged for displacement of the load carrier along the mast. A fall brake (26) is attached to the load carrier for the purpose, in the event of a fault in the lifting device, of preventing the load carrier from falling downwards through engagement with the guides. A detector device (27) is so arranged as to sense the movement of the load carrier and, in the event of deviation from set values, to actuate the fall brake. This exhibits a brake housing (30) with a moving wedge-shaped brake body (33) capable of moving against one of the guides (22) and along a support surface (45) angled against the guide in the brake housing (30). The movement is controlled so as to take place between a first, non-braking position and a second, braking position in which the brake body (13) is in contact under the effect of the wedge with both the guide (22) and the support surface (45). The brake body (33) incorporates a scraper device (52) so arranged, on the one hand, as to scrape the guide (22) clean from dirt and, on the other hand, as to displace the brake body (33) towards its braking position through an initial frictional force.
Patent EP-0674053-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LEH KARL HEINZ JOSEF
IPC: E02F3/36
Filed: 1995-03-23
Abstract: The coupling has a clamp screw screwed into a threaded aperture in the arm of the moveable seat block (5). The screw is turnably held in a counter pressure plate. The plate is fixed in the seat and fastening device. It is formed as a bolt plate, which is pivoted into a release position. The seat block is connected to a pretensioned spring (14), and is moved into the release position by the force of the spring. The seat block is moveable downwards at an angle to the connection line between the two seat blocks. The angle between connection line and movement direction is approx. 15 degrees .
Patent EP-0678577-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ONDA HARUO
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 1995-04-19
Abstract: Disclosed are CHO cells which are capable of continued production of human LH-RH receptor proteins, or cell membrane fractions thereof; recombinant human LH-RH receptor proteins or partial peptides thereof; methods for screening compounds which have affinity for an LH-RH receptor by contacting the compound with the CHO cells or the cell membrane fractions thereof, or the recombinant human LH-RH receptor proteins or the partial peptides thereof; kits for screening them; the compounds which have affinity for the LH-RH receptor obtained by methods for the screening or kits for the screening; and pharmaceutical compositions containing the compound, thereby being able to early provide prophylactic or therapeutic compositions, for example, for prostate cancer, uterine cancer, breast cancer, a pituitary tumor, endometriosis, hysteromyoma or precocious puberty. They are also useful as a pregnancy controlling composition such as contraceptive or a menstrual cycle controlling composition.
Patent EP-0696875-A2 (EP)
Inventor: OPOWER HANS PROF DR RER NAT
IPC: H04N9/31
Filed: 1995-07-27
Abstract: A surface display is created by a row of lights (16) with semiconductor emitters (20). Each of the points of light (30) is directed on one spot (34) by the projection optics (28) by means of a beam (32) moving along the line. Various light emergent spots (30) as well as various image spots (34) are assigned to the projection optics (28) during the image forming cycles. An intermediate memory can be provided for simultaneous control of several semiconductor emitters (20) by reading out control parameters in parallel from this memory.
Patent EP-0700100-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BROWN CLEM H
IPC: H01L31/12
Filed: 1995-08-25
Abstract: A leadframe (10) architecture provides placement of multiple optocoupler pair devices (45, 50) in a minimum size footprint package. A detector flag (20) and LED flag (12) are placed on a common centerline (26) within the footprint. A critical length is determined for packaging factors lying along the centerline. The angle (28) formed between the centerline and the longitudinal axis (24) controls the optocoupler pair fit within the package. The angle (28) is calculated by taking the arc-sine function of the critical length divided by the footprint width.
Patent EP-0710567-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KITAHARA YOSHIHIKO
IPC: B41J5/30
Filed: 1995-11-07
Abstract: A print medium conveying unit for conveying a print medium to a plurality of printing positions with a plurality of print heads disposed along a conveyance direction of the print medium comprises rotary members provided over the print face of the print medium between print heads mutually, the rotary members suppressing displacement from the print face of the print medium.
Patent EP-0712098-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BROOKNER GEORGE M
IPC: G07B17/00
Filed: 1995-11-14
Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for controlling the operation of a mailing machine having a postage meter which includes a thermal printer (28) which transfers wax ink from an ink ribbon to an envelope (E) being fed through the mailing machine, in such a way that the printer (28) cannot operate if the envelope (E) is not in a proper position in the mailing machine to completely cover a feed roller (52) which controls movement of the envelope and the ink ribbon. The mailing machine includes a microprocessor (84) that responds to sensors (70, 72) positioned along the feed path of the envelope to prevent initiation of a printing operation if an envelope (E) is not properly positioned in the mailing machine, and which terminates an ongoing printing operation in the event, either that the envelope (E) becomes skewed with respect to the normal direction of feed such that it will expose a portion of the feed roller (52), or that the envelope is too short to receive the entire image which is intended to be printed thereon before the trailing edge of the envelope (E) would uncover the feed roller (52).
Patent EP-0720367-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER TODD J
IPC: H04N7/01
Filed: 1995-12-19
Abstract: A first pixel (YA) of a given field is compared with second (YB) and third (YC) vertically aligned pixels of corresponding horizontal position of an adjacent field to produce, for each first pixel, a pixel difference signal (PD) having a value of zero if the value of the first pixel is intermediate the values of the second and third pixels, the difference signal otherwise having a value equal to the absolute value of a difference between the value of the first pixel and the value of one of the second and third pixels having a value closest to that of first pixel. The pixel difference signals are accumulated over a predetermined portion of one field period of the video signal to provide a field difference signal (Sn) which is analyzed by a group of five correlators for patterns characteristic of 2-2 pull-down or 3-2 pull-down film mode sources. Flags are produced for identifying film mode operation (FILM MODE) and for identifying which of the adjacent fields to use in subsequent video processing (FILM FIELD IDENTIFIER) such as de-interlacing or flicker reduction.
Patent EP-0685595-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HANSEN KEVIN A
IPC: B65G33/24
Filed: 1995-05-22
Abstract: A stone metering system (10) for a railroad track maintenance vehicle providing improved accuracy in stone delivery. The system includes a surge hopper (24), a number of metering augers (26a-d), and a corresponding number of splitters (28a-d). The metering augers (26a-d) convey ballast stones (18) from the surge hopper (24) to the corresponding splitters (28a-d), which divide the stones evenly between a number of blow tubes (30). The pitch of the auger screw flights is increased from the inlet end of the screw to "expand" the stone and reduce the production of fines. In addition, the diameter of the final screw flight is reduced at the outlet end of the auger to provide a consistent and even flow of stone into the splitters (28a-d). The splitters (28a-d) are dynamically adjustable to provide even distribution between the blow tubes (30) regardless of the cant to the rails. The desired amount of stone (18) is delivered to the tubes (30) by rotating the auger screw the number of full or partial revolutions associated with the amount. In an alternative embodiment, each of the metering augers (26a-d) is replaced by a conveyor (110) having a belt divided into a series of uniformly sized compartments (114) each conveying the same quantity of stone. The desired amount of stone is delivered to the tubes (30) by driving the belt (110) so that a desired number of compartments (114) are emptied into the splitter (28a-d).
Patent EP-0699716-A2 (EP)
Inventor: YATES JOHN BENNIE
IPC: C08K5/00
Filed: 1995-08-14
Abstract: Disclosed are poly(phenylene ether) resin - polyester resin compositions comprising a flow promoting amide. The compositions may optionally contain an impact modifier; a non-elastomeric polymer of an alkenylaromatic compound; a polycarbonate resin; a reinforcing filler or any combination of the foregoing. The compatibility of the compositions can be further improved with the addition of a poly(phenylene ether) resin which is epoxy or ortho-ester functionalized. Improved articles can be made from these compositions.
Patent EP-0700208-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HIROSHI ANDO
IPC: H04N5/59
Filed: 1995-08-22
Abstract: The object of the present invention is to easily compensate automatic brightness limiting performance and automatic contrast limiting performance even if a picture is displayed with a different aspect ratio and to prevent deterioration of picture quality such as graduation and sharpness. 
     A picture display apparatus includes (1) an ABL (automatic brightness limiter) circuit including a comparison circuit for varying an EHT compensation starting point, an ABL gain control circuit for varying a slope of EHT regulation characteristic against APL, an ABL comparison voltage generator, a DAC for adjusting an ABL compensation starting point and a DAC for adjusting an ABL gain and (2) an ACL (automatic contrast limiter) circuit including another comparison circuit for varying an EHT compensation starting point, an ACL gain control circuit for varying a slope of EHT regulation characteristic against APL, an ACL comparison voltage generator, a DAC for adjusting an ACL compensation starting point and a DAC for adjusting an ACL gain.
Patent EP-0706043-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GOLDMAN DON S
IPC: G01N21/35
Filed: 1995-10-02
Abstract: An apparatus for measuring components in a liquid medium, in particular parenteral nutrients, within a flexible transparent bag. A spacer is utilized to fix or determine the optical path across the bag chamber and includes a passage for electromagnetic radiation of selected wavelengths. The source of electromagnetic radiation is capable of sending radiation into the bag chamber and to detector means which analyzes the radiation passed through or reflected from the components in the bag chamber.
Patent EP-0720906-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MONTI GIUSEPPE
IPC: B29C51/04
Filed: 1995-05-19
Abstract: The method can be carried out by a machine that includes a forming station (5) in which there are a pressing plate (9) and a stationary plate (11). The pressing plate features a series of recesses (10) designed to give shape to the receptacles of the band (1), while the stationary plate has holes (12) positioned so as to match the recesses (10). Compressed air flows through the holes (12) to form the transverse rows of receptacles in the band, (1) with the help of the recesses (10). The pressing plate has also pinholes (20) which connect the recesses (10) with channels (21) which open on a duct (25) leading to the outside. The method includes measuring the pressure P 0  present in a section close to the end (25a) of the duct (25), in time relation with completition of the forming operation, and comparing the outcome with a pre-determined value.
Patent EP-0728830-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KONDO TOMOYUKI
IPC: C09K19/20
Filed: 1996-02-22
Abstract: A liquid crystal composition is disclosed which contains, as the first component, at least one compound expressed by any one of the formulas (1-1) to (1-3) and contains, as the second component, at least one compound expressed by any one of the formulas (2-1) to (2-7) each of the formulas is recited in the specification. 
     According to the present invention, a liquid crystal composition which particularly has a small V th,  is excellent in compatibility at low temperatures, and has a large nematic phase range can be provided while satisfying several characteristics required for liquid crystal compositions for AM-LCD.
Patent EP-0756011-A2 (EP)
Inventor: VALLINI GIORGIO
IPC: C13B35/06
Filed: 1996-07-23
Abstract: Process for the treatment of molasses obtained as by-products in the sugar manufacture, comprising the steps of chromatographic separation from a first fraction of molasses of a plurality of fractions, one of which at least rich in sugar, and one at low sugar content; mixing said fraction at low sugar content with a second fraction of molasses in order to obtain a must diluted at a dilution which is apt for a following treatment of fermentation; fermentation of said diluted must, and separation and if necessary purification of the product obtained from said treatment and discharge of the residue. The process is performed in a plant comprising a chromatographic separation column (1) in which a fraction of molasses is fed from (2) and water from (3) and (4). In (5) a fraction rich in sugar is extracted, whilst the fraction in (7) at low content of sugar is fed to the vat (11) together with a second fraction of molasses fed from (12), and is fermented. The fermented product is distilled in (13).
Patent EP-0764550-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MIYAKOSHI M
IPC: B44C5/04
Filed: 1996-09-20
Abstract: A recoat layer 2 formed of a nonwoven fabric is laminated onto a pattern layer 4 optionally provided on the surface of a substrate sheet 3 to constitute a recoatable decorative sheet 1, and the recoatable decorative sheet 1 is laminated onto a substrate for a decorative material, thereby constituting a recoatable decorative material. The above constitution can provide a recoatable material, which can form a surface having excellent build.
Patent EP-0770915-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ZANGENFEIND HELMUT
IPC: G03D13/00
Filed: 1996-09-27
Abstract: The handling device has a guide (10) matched in cross-section to the size and shape of the film cassettes (11-13). The film cassettes are displaced along the guide, in the direction of their film reel axes under their own weight. A rotation device (22,24) at the bottom end of the guide rotates the film cassettes through 90 degrees from a position in which the film reel axes are vertical to a position in which the film reel axes are horizontal. A further device rotates the film cassettes through 90 degrees so that their film reel axes are vertical, with a number of film reel cassettes received in a replaceable magazine, with a retaining slider (4) blocking the end of the guide when the magazine is full.
Patent EP-0777979-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MCMAHON THOMAS A
IPC: A43B7/14
Filed: 1996-11-27
Abstract: The anti-inversion device has an upper rigid compression element (30) connectable to an item of footwear at a portion thereof encircling a wearers ankle, and a lower rigid compression element (20) connectable to an item of footwear below the upper compression element. A flexible and inextensible traction element (40) interconnects the compression elements, which have abutting bearing surfaces defining an angle therebetween. The angle is such to allow rocking and twisting motion of the upper compression element (30) with respect to the lower compression element (20) for permitting ankle dorsiflexion and plantarflexion, but delimits the degree of inversion of the ankle.