baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-0958925-A1 (EP)
Inventor: IRIE YUKIO
IPC: H04N1/387
Filed: 1999-05-17
Abstract: An image forming system includes a thermal head (21)
having a linear array of a plurality of heater elements (21a)
extending in a direction of the main scanning, and a head
driver (72) which drives the thermal head on the basis of image
data to selectively operate the respective heater elements
according to image data while the thermal head is being
moved relative to a recording medium in a direction of the
sub-scanning, thereby forming a copy of the image
represented by the image data on the recording medium line
by line. The heater elements are divided into a plurality
of head blocks (21a-21d) which are contiguous in the main scanning
direction, and the head driver is provided with a plurality
of head drive segments (72a-72d) of the same number as the number of
the head blocks. Image data consisting of a plurality of
pieces of line image data is stored in a memory (52). Each line
image data consists of a plurality of image data fractions
which are of the same number as the number of the head
drive segments. When contiguous multi-imaging is to be
carried out, the image data fraction of each of the pieces
of line image data corresponding to the part to be
multiplied of the image is input into the head drive
segments which drive the head blocks corresponding to the
positions where the copies are to be formed.
Patent EP-0948946-A1 (EP)
Inventor: LENKER JAY A
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 1995-08-10
Abstract: A delivery catheter for a radially compressible tubular prosthesis comprises an elongate shaft slidably received within an elongate sheath. The prosthesis is carried over the distal end of the shaft where it is contained in a radially compressed configuration by the sheath. After introducing the catheter to a desired target location within a body lumen, the prosthesis may be released by proximally retracting the sheath. Optionally, the prosthesis will remain anchored to the shaft during at least part of the release procedure, permitting the user to recapture the prosthesis by distally advancing the sheath. Additionally, an alternative delivery catheter for a radially compressible tubular prosthesis is provided, comprising an elongate shaft slidably received within a tubular cover. The prosthesis is carried within a plurality of elongate, relatively hard runners, and is restrained in a radially compressed configuration by the cover. The prosthesis may be released by proximally retracting the cover. The runners may optionally remain disposed about the prosthesis to be retracted separately, or, alternatively, the runners retract proximally with the cover as the prosthesis slides over the hard runner surfaces.
Patent EP-1085383-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KAELIN LAURENT
IPC: F16F7/04
Filed: 1999-09-17
Abstract: Device comprises a cylinder (2) between a generator rotor (11) and an oscillating mass (3) of the transmission chain. The cylinder includes a helical spring (4) and a sliding leaf (6), rolled in the same direction as the spring round its turns, but without a mechanical connection to the spring. In this way it forms a protecting envelope for the spring in its open position.
Patent EP-1109114-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BREUER MATTHIAS
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 1999-12-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of accessing data of a database, said
method comprising: providing a form view onto data of said database, and
simultaneously providing a table view onto data accessed by said form view.
Patent EP-1052343-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BLAAUW JAN ALLE
IPC: E04G23/03
Filed: 1999-05-10
Abstract: A method for renovation of insulated roofs whose top sides are
provided with a roof-covering comprising a layer of insulating material
(3,4,5) covered with at least one water-repellent covering layer (6),
wherein on the existing roof-covering, a new layer of insulating
material ( 10,11) is provided, wherein the new layer is covered with a
water-repellent top layer (12) and wherein the top layer (12) is
attached with screws (20) extending at least through the new layer of
insulating material (10,11) and beyond the water-repellent covering
layer (6) of the existing roof-covering.
Patent EP-0970776-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BRINKMAN HENDRIK JOHAN
IPC: B23K35/02
Filed: 1999-07-07
Abstract: Method for reactively joining materials in solid form,
such as intermetallic compounds and technical ceramics,
wherein: a) a mixed powder is provided in solid form between
the materials to be joined; b) at least the powder mixture is
locally heated, causing exothermic reactions to take place,
whereby the heat is released at the contact surfaces of the
materials to be joined, where it causes a local melting; and
c) subsequently cools down. 
     At least one of the materials to be joined has a
melting point coinciding with the melting point of the
lowest-melting component in the powder mixture; and the
exothermic process is initiated at a temperature before the
melting point of one of the materials to be joined is
reached. Before the exothermic process is initiated, a
component is added to the powder mixture, forming a liquid
eutectic phase with the material having the lowest melting
point of the materials to be joined, with the liquid eutectic
phase acting as vehicle for the reactants in the powder
mixture.
Patent EP-0997155-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HUYNEN MARC
IPC: B65D33/38
Filed: 1999-11-01
Abstract: A sterilisable container (20) is described which includes a flexible bag (23), the
flexible bag (23) having a hole in a flat portion thereof and a hollow connector
port (22) fixed thereto, the connector port (22) including a collar portion (22A)
and a flange portion (24) defining an internal bore (26) of the connector port
(22), the inside surface of the flexible bag (23) being sealed to an outside surface
of the flange portion (24) and the collar portion (22A) extending through the hole
in the flexible bag (23). 
     Also disclosed is an adapter (10) having an internal bore (12), the
connector port (22) and the adapter (10) being sealably connectable by a
clamping and sealing device (11, 13) so that the internal bores (12, 16) of the
connector port (22) and the adapter (10) are in open communication. Preferably,
the adapter (10) has a removable door (16) sealed to the end of the adapter (10)
remote from the sealable connection to the connector port (22).
Patent EP-1005097-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KAMEDA TAKASHI
IPC: H01M10/36
Filed: 1999-11-25
Abstract: A carbonaceous material has a plane space d002 of a (002) plane less than 0.337
nm in an X-ray wide angle diffraction method, a crystallite size (Lc) of 90 nm or higher,
an R value, as a peak intensity ratio of a peak intensity of 1360 cm -1  to a peak intensity of
1580 cm -1  in a Raman spectrum in use of an argon ion laser, of 0.20 or higher, and a tap
density of 0.75 g/cm 3  or higher. Also disclosed is a multilayer structure carbonaceous
material for electrode, which is manufactured by carbonizing some organic compounds
where the carbonaceous material for electrode is mixed with the organic compounds. The
battery using the carbonaceous material for electrode or the multilayer structure
carbonaceous material for electrode has a large capacity, a small irreversible capacity
admitted in the initial cycle, excellent capacity maintaining rate of the cycle, and
particularly, largely improved quick charging and discharging characteristics.
Patent EP-1008635-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BARDMAN JAMES KEITH
IPC: C08F265/02
Filed: 1999-11-26
Abstract: A multi-stage aqueous emulsion-polymer suitable for use in dirt pickup
resistant coatings and coatings containing the polymer are provided. The multi-stage
aqueous emulsion polymer includes (i) a first polymer including at least
one nonionic copolymerized monoethylenically unsaturated monomer, from 0.5%
to 7% of a copolymerized monoethylenically unsaturated ionic monomer, based
on the weight of the first polymer, and from 0% to 1.0%, based on the weight of
the first polymer, of a copolymerized multi-ethylenically unsaturated monomer,
the first polymer having a Tg of 15 °C to 105 °C; and (ii) a second polymer
comprising at least one nonionic copolymerized monoethylenically unsaturated
monomer, from 0% to 2% of a copolymerized monoethylenically unsaturated ionic
monomer, and from 0.25% to 6%, based on the weight of the second polymer,
copolymerized multi-ethylenically unsaturated monomer, the second polymer
having a Tg of -55 °C to 30 °C, the second polymer having a different composition
than the first copolymer, and the second polymer being from 25% to 75% of the
total weight of the first polymer and the second polymer, based on dry polymer
weights.
Patent EP-0962507-A1 (EP)
Inventor: LOHS WERNER
IPC: C09D133/06
Filed: 1999-05-14
Abstract: A binder for a coating composition is obtainable as the reaction
product of a carboxyl-terminated fatty acid ester with an ethylenically
unsaturated carboxylic acid and an ethylenically unsaturated
carboxylic acid ester. The carboxylic fatty acid ester is produced by
reaction of an autoxidisable fatty acid and a polyol, with modification to
introduce at least one terminal carboxyl group. The reaction is
optionally effected in an organic solvent which is substantially removed
at the end. The material is neutralised with a base to render it water-soluble.
Thixotropy can be endowed by an amine /(poly)isocyanate final
reaction stage to prior neutralisation.
Patent EP-1043769-A1 (EP)
Inventor: FALLICA PIERO GIORGIO
IPC: H01L21/762
Filed: 1999-04-07
Abstract: The process comprises the steps of: carrying out a
directional etching, in a semiconductor material body (2, 3),
to form trenches (10, 10a) having a first width; carrying out
an isotropic etching of the semiconductor material body (2,
3) under the trenches (10, lOa) to form cavities (13; 13a;
13b) having a width larger than the trenches; covering the
walls of the cavities with dielectric material (17a; 17b;
17c); depositing non-conducting material different from
thermal oxide to fill said cavities at least partially, so as
to form a single-crystal island (16) separated from the rest
of the semiconductor material body (2, 3). The isotropic
etching permits the formation of at least two adjacent
cavities (13a, 13b) separated by a support region (25) of
semiconductor material which is oxidized (26) together with
the walls of the cavities to provide a support to the island
(16) prior to filling with non-conducting material.
Patent EP-1054837-A1 (EP)
Inventor: STAMIRES DENNIS
IPC: C01F7/00
Filed: 1999-02-09
Abstract: This patent describes an economical and environment-friendly continuous process for the synthesis of anionic clays with carbonate and/or hydroxide anions as the charge-balancing interlayer species. It involves reacting a slurry comprising aluminium trihydrate and/or its calcined form, with a magnesium source. There is no necessity to wash or filter the product. It can be spray dried directly to form microspheres or can be extruded to form shaped bodies. The product can be combined with other ingredients in the manufacture of catalysts, absorbents, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, detergents, and other commodity products.
Patent EP-1060102-A1 (EP)
Inventor: STOUT ROBERT E JR
IPC: B65C9/18
Filed: 1999-02-10
Abstract: Une imprimante d'étiquettes portative (10) équipée de bobines (20) comprend des supports d'impression (22) de tailles et de types différents. Chaque bobine (20) comprend une puce mémoire (30) mémorisant des informations relatives à son support d'impression, informations lesquelles sont transmises à l'imprimante par des contacts électriques concentriques (32, 34) situés à l'extrémité de la bobine. Les contacts électriques concentriques viennent en prise avec des contacts fixes de l'imprimante (36, 38), cette connexion électrique étant insensible à la rotation incidente de la bobine lorsqu'elle est introduite dans l'imprimante pour être utilisée.
Patent EP-1064569-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SILVER JOSHUA DAVID
IPC: G02C7/06
Filed: 1999-03-18
Abstract: Ces dispositifs optiques à focale variable, notamment des verres, peuvent comprendre une cavité définie au moins partiellement par une membrane souple (2), laquelle peut être retenue entre des portions emboîtantes d'un élément de monture (8) et d'un élément d'anneau (12), de façon qu'une région périphérique de cette membrane change de sens plus de deux fois. Les portions emboîtantes de l'anneau et de la monture peuvent être des surfaces à coefficient de friction élevé. En outre, l'invention concerne des procédés de remplissage d'une cavité d'un verre à l'aide d'un fluide transparent, des procédés de réglage de la pression de ce fluide dans la cavité, des procédés de scellement d'une telle cavité, de même que l'utilisation de tels verres dans des lunettes réglables.
Patent EP-1071813-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BURMER GLENNA C
IPC: C12Q1/6837
Filed: 1999-02-26
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé qui consiste à chauffer un mélange intime (a) d'un polyamide renfermant des groupes latéraux acide carboxylique et (b) un composé renfermant un groupe amino. Ce procédé permet d'élaborer avec efficacité des polymères greffés, selon une densité de greffe élevée. Lesdits polymères sont particulièrement utiles comme additifs pour les compositions à base de ciment.
Patent EP-0992720-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HASHIGUCHI HIDETO
IPC: F16J15/24
Filed: 1999-04-12
Abstract: A shaft seal device capable of providing a satisfactory and stable shaft sealing function even if a shaft runout or eccentricity occurs on
a rotating shaft, wherein gland packings (2) are filled into a seal space (10) formed between the rotating shaft (9) and a stuffing box (1), the
gland packings (2) being pressed between a first packing retainer (3) on a sealant area (7) side and a second packing retainer (4) on an
atmospheric area (8) side, the first packing retainer (3) being fixed to a rotating equipment main body (6) and the second packing retainer (4)
being fixed to the stuffing box (1), the first packing retainer (3) being connected fixedly with a screw shaft (15) extending in the axial
direction of the rotating shaft (9), the flanged part (1a) of the stuffing box (1) being provided with an inserting hole (16) larger in diameter a
specified amount than the screw shaft (15), a fastening nut (17) being screwed on the screw shaft (15) passed through the inserting hole (16),
and a compression spring (18) being fitted onto the screw shaft (15) between the flange part (1a) and the fastening nut (17).
Patent EP-0981307-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SAYET PETER
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 1999-03-23
Abstract: An apparatus for controlling fluid flow within a host body has a first shell and a second shell for coupling with the second shell to form a cylindrical object suitable for engaging and surrounding a selected canal with the host body. The cylindrical object is open at both ends and has an interior diameter of a dimension making it suitable for fitting over the selected host body's canal, such as the urethra. The apparatus also includes a plunger for constricting the fluid flow when activated. The plunger may be activated by an electrical solenoid or hydraulic or pneumatic activation to move from a free-flow position into a constricting position wherein the fluid flow though the canal is substantially prevented or reduced. The apparatus can be used for controlling incontinence or restricting fluid flow in other body canals. The host-user can activate the apparatus with a remote control device outside the body which communicates with the implanted apparatus by means of any wireless communication that transmits a signal to the device causing the solenoid to move the plunger into the constricting position. A second signal causes the plunger to retract into a free-flow position when the user no longer feels the urge to urinate.
Patent EP-1077021-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KLIMA MILOS
IPC: H05H1/24
Filed: 1999-05-07
Abstract: The method consists in the fact that from at least one external source (3) electromagnetic energy is conducted to at least one hollow electrode (1) with elements (14) locally increasing the density of electromagnetic energy, by which, inside the cavities of the electrode (1) and/or at its orifice and in the external environment an intensive discharge is generated. The plasma jet consists of at least one hollow electrode (1) of conductive or conductive and dielectric material with at least one element (14) locally increasing the density of electromagnetic energy inside the hollow electrode (1) and/or at its orifice and/or outside, which consists of a design element (12) and/or a physical element (17) acting in the transversal and/or the longitudinal direction with respect to the streaming working medium (5) and is further constituted by at least one source (3) or electromagnetic energy attached via the impedance adapting member (4) consisting of a system of regulatory transformation and transfer elements, onto the conductive part of the hollow electrode (1).
Patent EP-1080498-A1 (EP)
Title: Module solaire dote d'un reflecteur place entre des cellules
Inventor: KARDAUSKAS MICHAEL J
IPC: H01L31/056
Filed: 1999-04-16
Abstract: Ce module photovoltaïque, comprenant un ensemble cellules photovoltaïques (4) reliées entre elles électriquement, disposées de manière plane, espacées les unes des autres et placées entre un élément couvrant avant, transparent à la lumière, et une feuille support, est doté de moyens réfléchissant la lumière (30B, 30C, 30D), disposés entre des cellules adjacentes et destinés à réfléchir vers l'arrière la lumière atteignant les zones situées entre les cellules, vers ledit élément transparent, afin que la lumière soit ensuite réfléchie sur les cellules solaires (4). Les moyens réfléchissant la lumière comprennent un film plastique souple, gravé de manière à présenter sur sa surface antérieure plusieurs petites rainures (26) en forme de V, ainsi qu'une mince couche réfléchissant la lumière, déposée sur cette surface antérieure; la portion de la couche située le long des côtés des rainures (26) forme des facettes réfléchissant la lumière, les rainures (26) étant formées de manière que ces facettes réfléchissent vers l'arrière la lumière les atteignant, dans la feuille transparente, selon un angle d'incidence supérieur à l'angle critique.
Patent EP-1113905-A1 (EP)
Inventor: TAGGART JOHN MERRICK
IPC: B25F1/04
Filed: 1999-06-23
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un outil (10) de poche multi-usage comprenant des outils (16, 20) utiles pour fixer ou régler un équipement utilisé par une personne pratiquant le patinage à roues alignées, un sport utilisant une planche et analogue. L'outil (10) multi-usage comprend divers instruments (14, 16, 20, 100, 110) qui sont rangés de manière conventionnelle dans le corps (12) de l'outil et qui peuvent se déployer sélectivement pour prendre diverses positions de fonctionnement. Au moins un des outils est une clé à douille (14) conçue pour venir en contact et appliquer un couple sur un élément destiné à tourner. La clé à douille (14) peut comporter un mécanisme à rochet (350) destiné à contrôler le sens dans lequel le couple peut être appliqué sur la douille.
Patent EP-1098756-A1 (EP)
Title: Structure esthetique a plombs simules et procede de fabrication associe
Inventor: HADDEN DAVID M
IPC: B32B5/00
Filed: 1999-06-25
Abstract: L'invention concerne une structure esthétique (11) qui comprend une plaque de matériau (12), présentant une surface (13), et une pluralité de bandelettes (21) constituées d'un matériau non métallique. Chaque bandelette présente une surface (24). Une couche (27) de matériau adhésif est collée à la surface de chaque bandelette, de façon à fixer ladite bandelette à la surface de la plaque. Les bandelettes sont disposées à la surface de la plaque de façon à diviser ladite surface en parties discontinues (41). L'invention concerne également un procédé qui permet de fabriquer une structure esthétique telle qu'un vitrail.
Patent EP-1091690-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SIMON DAVID A
IPC: A61B6/00
Filed: 1999-06-28
Abstract: Image processing operations are used to improve images that include visual artifacts generated by calibration markers used in intrinsic calibration of an X-ray image. Artifacts introduced by opaque or semi-transparent calibration markers may be completely or partially removed from the image. More particularly, artifacts caused by opaque calibration markers are removed by changing the pixels corresponding to the projections of the calibration markers to blend in with pixels surrounding the calibration markers. Artifacts may also be generated with semi-transparent calibration markers. These artifacts may be eliminated from the image, while leaving intact the underlying image, by subtracting a constant offset from each marker projection.
Patent EP-0993713-A1 (EP)
Inventor: NIEMELAE KARI
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 1999-06-24
Abstract: A method and apparatus for transmitting data is disclosed. In the method information bits are transmitted in at least one transmission unit, the information bits in the at least one transmission unit being arranged in a first order. If a request for retransmission of at least a part of the information bits is received, the ordering of the information bits is changed from the first order and the requested information bits are retransmitted in at least one retransmission unit where the information bits are ordered differently than in the at least one transmission unit.
Patent EP-1097586-A1 (EP)
Title: Guide interactif de programmes de television utilise comme portail
Inventor: ELLIS MICHAEL D
IPC: G06F3/0484
Filed: 1999-07-16
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système dans lequel une application guide interactif de programmes de télévision et des applications autres que guide de programmes sont mises en oeuvre, au moins partiellement, sur un équipement de télévision d'usager. Il est prévu une interface d'applications guide de programmes utilisée pour maintenir une interface usager cohérente entre l'application guide de programmes et les applications autres que guide de programmes. Les applications autres que guide de programmes peuvent être lancées par l'application guide de programmes. L'usager peut sélectionner certaines applications autres que guide de programmes comme préférées et peut régler des commandes de rattachement pour certaines applications autres que guides de programmes. L'application guide de programmes peut passer à l'arrière-plan, alors que l'application autre que guide programmes est opérationnelle. Pendant que l'application autre que guide de programmes est en fonctionnement, le guide de programmes peut contrôler des événements nécessitant une attention immédiate. Lorsqu'un tel événement est détecté, le fonctionnement de l'application autre que guide de programmes peut être suspendu et l'on peut demander à l'usager si l'événement détecté doit prendre place, ou si le fonctionnement de l'application autre que guide de programmes doit être rétabli.
Patent EP-1121493-A1 (EP)
Inventor: RUEEGGER RUDOLF
IPC: E02D29/02
Filed: 1999-09-15
Abstract: According to the inventive method, a steep front (2) is anchored in the soil (1) using front elements (3). Said front elements consist of angular support grids (6) each comprising a front grid element (7) upwardly oriented and a substantially horizontal bottom grid element (8). Together, the front grid elements (7) form a grid system which is congruent with the front (2). The bottom grid elements (8) extend from the front (2) into the soil construction. One front element (3) which is arranged parallel to the front grid element (7) is provided with an intermediate grid (9) which is fastened to said front element (3) by means of holding members (10). A cavity (14) between the front grid element (7) and the intermediate grid (9) is filled with coarse filling material (15) such as gravel or pebble stones. At least one backfill cavity (16) is filled with any desired bulk material (17) on the side of the intermediate grid (9) facing away from the front grid element (7). The invention especially provides a means for producing supporting structures and revetments.