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Patent EP-0544504-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WADA ISAO
IPC: G11B27/00
Filed: 1992-11-24
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a disc reproducing apparatus in which a signal recorded on a disc is optically read out from the disc and reproduced as an audio signal. This disc reproducing apparatus comprises an optical pickup (9) tracing tracks formed on the disc to optically read out a signal recorded on the disc, a first decoding unit (10) for decoding an output signal of the optical pickup and outputting the same at a first transfer rate, a memory (14) in which digital data output from the first decoding unit is stored temporarily, a controller (13) for controlling write and read of the memory such that the digital data is intermittently written in the memory at the first transfer rate and the digital data is continuously read out from the memory at a second transfer rate lower than the first transfer rate, a second decoding unit (15) for decoding the digital data read out from the memory and outputting the same as an audio signal at the second transfer rate, and a display device (19) for displaying an amount of the digital data stored in the memory so that an increase or decrease of the amount of the digital data can be visually confirmed. Further, the present invention is directed to a disc recording apparatus in which an input digital audio signal is encoded and recorded on a disc. This disc recording apparatus comprises a first encoding unit for compressing an input digital audio signal, a memory in which compressed data from the first encoding unit is temporarily stored, a second encoding unit for intermittently receiving the compressed data stored in the memory and outputting encoded data as recording data to be recorded on the disc at its predetermined position, a controller for controlling the memory such that the compressed data from the first encoding unit is continuously written in the memory and the compressed data stored in the memory is intermittently read out from the memory at every predetermined data amount, and a display device for displaying a storage amount of the compressed data stored in the memory so that an increase or decrease of the amount of the compressed data can be visually confirmed. Therefore, since the amount of data stored in the memory is displayed so that the user can recognize the operation state of the memory intuitively and readily.
Patent EP-0579162-A2 (EP)
Inventor: VIESSMANN HANS DR
IPC: A01G13/02
Filed: 1993-07-13
Abstract: The ground cover plate is clipped around the base of the plant and prevents growth of grass and weeds around the plant. It is made from recycled paper and cardboard and rots away in time. The plate is made from pulp collected onto a suction mould. A central hole for the stem and a slit provide simple fitting. The cover can be perforated for water penetration. The upper surface can be recessed to collect water. The material can be impregnated with nutrient and chemicals, etc.
Patent EP-0598223-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MORETTI REMO
IPC: B65D47/24
Filed: 1993-10-15
Abstract: A dispenser cap for fluid substances, comprising relatively movable members (100, 4) defining a dispensing hole (22) and an appendix (6) for closing said hole. 
     When the cap is in its closed state (Figure 2) the cap surface in proximity to the dispensing hole (22) is substantially smooth and uniform. 
     When the cap is in its dispensing state (Figure 3) a tubular element (4B) in which said hole (22) is provided projects from said surface.
Patent EP-0573240-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LEE SEUNG-HUN
IPC: G11C11/407
Filed: 1993-06-01
Abstract: A reference voltage generating circuit for converting a first source voltage Vcc into a second source voltage Vref includes a positive thermal compensation circuit 100-106 connected between the first source voltage Vcc and ground voltage Vss and having a positive thermal coefficient for positively compensating the second source voltage Vref with respect to temperature variation, and a negative thermal compensation circuit 108 with a negative thermal coefficient for negatively compensating the second source voltage Vref with respect to temperature variation and responding to the output of the positive thermal compensation circuit 100-106, whereby the positive and negative thermal coefficients counterbalance each other so as to stabilize the second source voltage Vref.
Patent EP-0592166-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CHANT TIMOTHY JOHN
IPC: G01P1/12
Filed: 1993-10-01
Abstract: A tachograph 20 determines and records the location of a vehicle with time as well as other information relating to the operation of the vehicle. Access is restricted to an electronic storage means 73, in which the information is recorded, preventing tampering with that information.
Patent EP-0555190-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BIAGIOTTI GUGLIELMO
IPC: B26D5/20
Filed: 1993-02-05
Abstract: The blade (50) has a helicoidal shape with an external cutting edge (50A) having increasing radius and developing over a partial sector, the difference between maximum and minimum radius being at least equal to the maximum diameter of the rolls or logs (B) to be cut. The shaft (45) and the axis of rotation of the blade rotor (42) are not displaced during the rotor's revolution and are slightly inclined with respect to the direction of advancement of the logs within their carriers. Thus the cut performed on the rolls (B) and the cutting edge (50A) will, on the average, be perpendicular to the axes of the rolls (B). The advancement of the roll(s) (B) in the carriers is continuous and the cutting takes place during a portion of each revolution of the rotor and during that portion of the roll's advancement which corresponds to the axial length of the small rolls to be produced.
Patent EP-0619331-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BENDER ALBERT DR
IPC: C09D11/10
Filed: 1994-03-22
Abstract: Phenolic resin-modified cyclopentadiene resins which are used as binders for printing inks can advantageously be prepared directly     a) from 20 to 80 % by weight of cyclopentadiene compounds,   b) from 1 to 40 % by weight of rosin acids,   c) from 1 to 60 % by weight of phenols and   d) from 1 to 20 % by weight of aldehydes in the presence of   e) from 0.01 to 1 % by weight of basic alkali metal compounds.   Catalysis by basic alkali metal compounds enables the quantitative reaction of c) and d) in the reaction mixture of a) and b).
Patent EP-0674084-A2 (EP)
Inventor: PHILIPPI GERD
IPC: E06B3/58
Filed: 1994-06-28
Abstract: The frame has a fixture strip (8) which on the side facing the pane secures with a hook profile (22) under a counter hook profile (30) of the frame. Between the pane and the fixture strip is inserted an elastic sealing profile (10) exerting traction on the hooking on the side turned away from the pane. The sealing profile is pressed against a counter bearing (21) on the frame and furthermore is pressed in the vertical direction to the pane against a second counter bearing (20) on the frame. The two counter bearings are so displaced in relation to the counter hook profile that the fixture strip in its final angle position is insertable vertically to the pane with its hook profile behind the counter hook profile.
Patent EP-0641817-A2 (EP)
Inventor: TIMMERMANN RALF DR
IPC: C08G69/44
Filed: 1994-08-01
Abstract: The invention relates to thermoplastically processable aliphatic polyester-amides which are biodegradable (compostible).
Patent EP-0640939-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MEIER HERBERT
IPC: G06K7/00
Filed: 1994-08-23
Abstract: The present invention provides a transponder which can only be programmed by an authorized user. 
     It includes a Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) generator which checks during a WRITE function the data that is received from the reading/Writing (R/W) unit and also generates several protection bits (Block Check Character; BCC) which are sent back during the response function (READ). Before the CRC generator checks the data during a WRITE function, however, it must be set to a predetermined start value called a Segment Code of the transponder in order for a Write (or a READ) to be performed. Furthermore, a Selective Addressing function is provided. The programming of the Selective Address must be done within a predetermined time window (has a predetermined Time Code). If either the Selective Address or the BCC generated by the CRC generator is incorrect, the transponder can be discharged such that it will not respond. In addition, if the R/W unit detects that the Selective Address is being programmed at a time other than the predetermined Time Code, the reader makes the transponder inoperative in yet another way.
Patent EP-0642224-A2 (EP)
Inventor: TRAN GIAP H
IPC: H03K5/1534
Filed: 1994-08-31
Abstract: An input transition detection circuit for detecting when an input signal switches states, the input transition detection circuit then providing a time delay signal at a time delay signal node to enable a zero-power part to wake up from a low power mode. The input transition detection circuit (400) includes two inverters (402, 404) and four transistors (406, 408, 410, 412) compared to the two inverters and nine transistors utilized in previous circuits. The two inverters (402, 404) are coupled in series for receiving and delaying the input signal. A first p-channel transistor (406) has its source coupled to receive the input signal and gate coupled to the output of the two inverters (402, 404). A second p-channel transistor (408) has its source coupled to the output of the two inverters (402, 404) and gate coupled to receive the input signal. A first n-channel transistor (410) is coupled to the drain of the first and second p-channel transistors (406, 408) and provides a current sink which draws less current than either the first or second p-channel transistors (406, 408) providing a voltage to control the gate of a second n-channel transistor (412). The second n-channel transistor (412) connects the time delay signal node to ground. The second n-channel transistor (412) enables the input transition detection circuit (400) to be faster than previous circuits since only one transistor (412) connects the time delay signal node to ground.
Patent EP-0644465-A2 (EP)
Inventor: NAKAMURA MASAHIKO
IPC: G03G15/08
Filed: 1994-09-15
Abstract: A color electrophotographic apparatus using a plurality of image forming units (31Bk,31Y,31M,31C). The entire image forming unit group moves by rotation, and a toner image is transferred on an intermediate transfer belt (49) at an image forming position. The intermediate transfer belt (49) is variable in speed, and while the image forming unit group is moving, it is stopped or runs at low speed. The hopper in the image forming unit (31Bk,31Y,31M,31C) is divided into two sections. The toner is supplied to the image forming position, and when the toner remainder sensor detects no remaining toner, the image forming unit group rotates by one revolution or more, and then the toner remainder is detected again to judge presence or absence of toner remainder. At this time, the toner in the toner hopper is agitated by the agitating member. After rotary move of the image forming unit group, each image forming unit is initialized sequentially. The side walls of the signal light optical path are composed of image forming units, and the color of the side walls is black. The gap between two adjacent signal forming units is 20 mm or less. One erase lamp of the photosensitive member is provided near the image forming position. During rotary motion of the image forming unit group, it is controlled so as not to disturb the toner image on the intermediate transfer belt (49).
Patent EP-0660175-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WUELFING PETER
IPC: G03C5/31
Filed: 1994-12-05
Abstract: An improved developer and associated replenisher is provided which can be analyzed in a single non-invasive measurement. One advantage of the improved developer is the ability to indirectly measure the activity of the developer and replenisher and to determine if the solutions are properly prepared. These and other advantages are provided in a system for converting an image-wise exposed silver halide photographic film to a viewable image comprising: a development means wherein said image-wise exposed silver halide is reduced to elemental silver with subsequent depletion of said development means; a fixing means wherein unexposed silver halide is removed from said photographic film; a replenishing means for said development means wherein said replenishing means comprises at least two titratably distinct components.
Patent EP-0657201-A2 (EP)
Inventor: JANIK LEON P
IPC: F01M11/03
Filed: 1994-12-09
Abstract: A filter assembly (10) employs a base (12) which mounts a disposable filter element cartridge (14). The cartridge (14) includes either a single stage or a dual stage filter system. The base (12) has custom and generic (20) structural members. Variations in base design are accommodated in the custom member , the generic member (20) having a generic design. The custom member is molded from polymeric material and requires no additional machining or treatment prior to use. This eliminates filter model specific shop fixtures and jigs, reducing costs and providing greater flexibility.
Patent EP-0627630-A2 (EP)
Inventor: COBURN DAVID CARL
IPC: G01R21/06
Filed: 1994-03-29
Abstract: A current sensor includes first and second conductors (12,14) and an annular current comparator (16) magnetically coupled to the first and second conductors for producing an output signal related in magnitude and phase to an input current. The first and second conductors have first and second-predetermined resistances, respectively, for conducting first and second portions of the input current along first and second directions, respectively. The first direction is substantially opposite the second direction within a bore of the annular current comparator. A current is induced in the annular current comparator, preferably a toroidal winding, in relation to the current difference between the first and second portions of the input current. Secondary windings, preferably feedback and sense secondary windings, are wound about and magnetically coupled to the annular current comparator for producing an output signal responsive to the current induced within the annular current comparator while preventing the annular current comparator from being saturated.
Patent EP-0627699-A2 (EP)
Inventor: DEERING MICHAEL F
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 1994-04-05
Abstract: A command preprocessor for a high performance three dimensional graphics accelerator in a computer system is disclosed, wherein the command preprocessor translates geometry input data from differing formats. The command preprocessor contains a set of reformatting control registers that are preprogrammed with translation parameters by a host processor. The translation parameters in the reformatting control registers specify translation operations.
Patent EP-0621550-A2 (EP)
Inventor: RAPELI JUHA
IPC: G06G7/184
Filed: 1994-04-15
Abstract: The present invention relats to a method for processing a signal, and a signal processing circuit according to the method, in which circuit one or two transistors (T1, T2) switched according to the switches are used as the active member of the entire circuit, the charge passing through said transistors being controlled, in addition to the switches, by the transferrable charge itself so that on concluded transfer of charge, all current flow in the circuit stops by itself. By means of the present invention, the signal processing is, irrespective of the polarity of the signal (positive or negative) and of the threshold voltages (Uth1, Uth2) of the transistors, linear because the signal voltage (U S ) is produced, as taught by the invention, relative to a reference voltage (U Ref ) of predetermined magnitude in that a sum of the signal voltage (U S ) and said reference voltage (U Ref ) is produced and the polarity of said sum is every time the same as the polarity of the reference voltage (U Ref ), irrespective of the variation of the signal voltage (U S ), and when charge samples proportional to the signal voltage (U S ) are taken, a quantity thereof is taken which is proportional to the sum (U S  + U Ref ) of the signal voltage (U S ) and the reference voltage (U Ref ), whereby the charge samples pro-portional to said sum (U S  + U Ref ) are transferred to the integrating capacitance (C 0 ) included in the circuit, and thereafter, a quantity of charge samples proportional to the reference voltage (U Ref ) is added into the integrating capacitance (C 0 ) with an opposite polarity relative to the polarity of the charge samples proportional to said sum (U S  + U Ref ).
Patent EP-0622215-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SUGIMOTO KAZUAKI
IPC: B41J2/325
Filed: 1994-04-29
Abstract: A platen (38) is located at a print position in a sheet path leading from a sheet supply position through the print position to a sheet delivery position, and a thermal head (40) having an edge portion at which a plurality of heating elements (39) are arranged in a line is held by a head holder (47), wherein the thermal head (40) is positioned so that the heating elements (47) are kept in contact with the platen (38) through the sheet path at the print position and that the heating elements are directed to a downstream side of the sheet path (32). With this arrangement, the heating elements (39) of the thermal head (40) can be located close to the sheet delivery position, so that just after a leading sheet after printed is delivered, the next sheet can be printed.
Patent EP-0678251-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KIM WON HONE
IPC: A44C21/00
Filed: 1995-04-12
Abstract: Bimetallic coin or a medal and a method for producing the same, which is easy to form a ring and an insert composing the coin or the medal, yet costs low, and can assure a higher joining force between the ring and the insert. 
     The method includes processes for forming a ring (1) by subjecting a first metal to blanking, annealing, and pickling, forming an insert (2) thicker than the ring by subjecting a second metal to blanking and annealing, forming a thickened rim on each side, and an annular ridge (3) around the circumferential surface of the insert, and pickling the insert (2), and joining the ring (1) and the insert (2) by causing plastic metal flow of the ridge (3) of the insert into the inner circumferential surface of the ring through pressing the insert inserted in the center of the ring; and a bimetallic coin formed with the method.
Patent EP-0678294-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WEISSBAECKER SYLVIA
IPC: A61Q5/02
Filed: 1995-04-13
Abstract: Water-based shampoo compsns. contain: (a) 1-20 wt.% anionic, nonionic, amphoteric and/or zwitterionic surfactant(s); (b) 0.25-7.5 wt.% water-insoluble, particulate, crosslinked copolymer(s) derived from a 1-18C alkyl methacrylate, ≥ one monomer contg. more than one polymerisable double bond, and opt. other unsatd. monomers; and (c) 0.25-7.5 wt.% cellulose deriv(s). selected from 1-4C hydroxyalkyl celluloses, carboxymethyl cellulose, carboxyethyl cellulose and their water-soluble salts. Also claimed is a process for washing human hair, comprising opt. washing the hair with a conventional shampoo, applying a compsn. as above, and rinsing off the compsn. after 1-5 min..
Patent EP-0700886-A2 (EP)
Inventor: FISCHER ROLF DR
IPC: C07C29/132
Filed: 1995-09-05
Abstract: A method for the prepn. of butane-1,4-diol comprises the reaction of 1,3-butadiene diepoxide with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst contg. active components other than elementary palladium and/or platinum. Pref. the catalyst is a heterogeneous one and contains at least one group Ib, VIIb or VIIIb metal, pref. one or more from Co, Cu, Mn, Mo, Na, NI, Re, Os or Ru, most pref. Co, Ni, Cu or Re. The catalyst carrier is chosen from one or more of the following: oxides of Al and Ti, ZrO2, SiO2, diatomaceous earth, silica gel, alumina, silicates, zeolites or active carbon. Hydrogenation is carried out at 0-300 (60-220) degrees C and 1-300 (10-250) bar in a solvent.
Patent EP-0710807-A2 (EP)
Title: Compressor refrigeration machine
Inventor: CLEMENS HERBERT
IPC: F25B31/00
Filed: 1995-11-06
Abstract: The compressor-refrigeration machine includes an ammonia working fluid, a condenser (4), throttling device (6), evaporator (8) and compressor (10), driven by an electric motor. In a novel configuration, the compressor unit (10) is contained by a hermetic or semi-hermetic enclosure (11) preventing ammonia release. The electric motor (14) within the enclosure is external to both the stream flowing into the suction side of the compressor (12) and to the compressed gas stream leaving it. Hence it (14) is exposed only to a static ammonia atmosphere. Compressor unit (10) and semi-hermetic enclosure (11) consist of ammonia-proof or -resistant materials. Pref. the motor (14) windings are aluminium, insulated esp. by PTFE to resist ammonia.
Patent EP-0705591-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GOZE JEAN M
IPC: A23L29/10
Filed: 1990-06-29
Abstract: Cyclic amidocarboxy surfactants having general formula (I)
       
    wherein: R₁ and R₂ are independently selected from the group consisting essentially of H or C₁-C₄₀ linear or branched, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkylene, alkaryl, aryl or R₃-O-R₄ groups, with R₃ and R₄ being independently selected from the group consisting essentially of C₁-C₂₂ linear or branched, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkylene, alkaryl and aryl groups; y is an integer of a value satisfying the valency of M; and M is a cation and is preferably selected from the groups consisting of H, Na, K, NH₄ [including (CH₃CH₂)₃NH, (CH₃CH₂)₂NH₂, (HOCH₂CH₂)₃NH, (HOCH₂CH₂)₂NH₂ and similar ammonium derivatives], Ba, Ca, Mg, Al, Ti, Zr and mixtures thereof. These surfactants are useful in a variety of technical applications, such as fast-break emulsifiers in personal care products; destructible latex polymerization surfactants in manufacture and compounding of various coating or adhesive systems; domestic fabric softening agents; foodstuff emulsifiers; caustic-stabile surfactants; bleach-stabile surfactants; various domestic detergents and hard surface cleaners, emulsifiers for portland cement and concrete; floatation/benefication agents for mining/processing various mineral ores; additives for electroplating and/or surface finishing for metal goods; additives for plaster, gypsum and miscellaneous building materials; enhanced oil recovery additives; wetting and lubricating agents for industrial textile processing; compatibilizers/surfactants for polyurethane/isocyanurate foam systems, wood pulping additives; emulsifiers for various industrial surfactant systems, such as fatty alcohol/water emulsions; pour-point depressants for transporting petroleum crude oils, suspension agents for various particulate materials, such as anti-dandruff materials, i.e., sulfur, zinc pyrithone, etc. and other particulate materials, such as pulverized coal, and other similar uses.
Patent EP-0663244-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HANAFY AMIN M
IPC: B06B1/02
Filed: 1995-01-10
Abstract: There is provided a two-dimensional array (1) for use in an acoustic imaging system which comprises a plurality of transducer segments (22) each having a trace (18,20) for exciting an electrode (32) on each of the transducer segments (22), the trace (18,20) and the electrode (32) being formed of the same material. The two-dimensional array (1) disclosed is capable of imaging deeper in the human body at higher frequencies and provides more reliable lead attachments to the respective segments (22) forming the array (1). Methods of manufacturing the two-dimensional array are further provided.
Patent EP-0672509-A2 (EP)
Inventor: RICHARDSON MARGARET PAMELA
IPC: A61B19/04
Filed: 1995-03-14
Abstract: Rubber articles are produced by applying a first latex to a former and then applying either a second latex, or a separation material followed by a latex which may be the same as, or different to, the first latex, curing both latices, and removing both layers jointly, so as to make an article with an outer translucent layer and an inner darker layer, with capillary action permitted between the layers.