baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-0803327-A3 (EP)
Inventor: WALSH ROBERT J
IPC: B24B53/017
Filed: 1997-04-09
Abstract: Apparatus for shaping a polishing pad (16) includes
a pad shaping tool (52) and a fixture (56) for holding
the pad shaping tool (52) free of fixed connection to the
fixture (56). The pad shaping tool (52) has a pad
shaping surface (54) which engages a polishing surface
(26) of the polishing pad (16) to shape that surface
(26). The pad shaping surface (54) is sized for engaging
the polishing surface (26) across it entire width (W).
The fixture (56) constrains the tool (52) from movement
about the center of rotation (C 1 ) of the polishing pad
(16) and constrains the center (C 2 ) of the tool (52) from
substantial radial movement with respect to the pad (16).
A method for shaping the polishing pad (16) is also
disclosed.
Patent EP-0806170-A3 (EP)
Inventor: SCIARRA JAMES F
IPC: A47L11/14
Filed: 1997-04-28
Abstract: A cleaning apparatus having a housing (12), a motor, a
transmission, an attachment stud, and a cleaning attachment
removably connected to the stud. The stud has a leading
section (84) with a general triangular block shape and three
generally triangular shaped cantilevered tips (81). The stud is
received through a generally triangular shaped aperture (90) in
the cleaning attachment.
Patent EP-0851556-A3 (EP)
Inventor: KANEKO AKIRA
IPC: H02J7/02
Filed: 1997-05-12
Abstract: A battery charger includes charge control circuits each
connected in parallel with an associated one of serially-connected
battery cells. Each charge control circuit
includes a switching device; a comparator, having a
hysteresis characteristic determined by two threshold
voltages, e.g., a safe charging voltage and an optimum
charging voltage, for comparing the battery voltage with
one of the threshold voltages selected according to a
changing direction of the battery voltage; a reference
voltage source for generating a reference voltage
corresponding to either one of the threshold values; and a
driving circuit for receiving a comparator output to render
the switching device conductive or cutoff. When the
battery voltage falls between the threshold voltages, the
switching device becomes conductive to cause a constant
current to flow from the battery cell to the switching
device.
Patent EP-0816100-A3 (EP)
Inventor: HAYAO SAKAE
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 1997-06-20
Abstract: An apparatus and method for refilling ink into a used, empty
ink cartridge for ink-jet printers using an ink refill station
(10) and an ink refill adapter (50), the ink refill station (10)
accommodating the cartridge so that the head section of the
cartridge is separated by a pressing or shearing force applied
by a threaded screw (40) that is provided in the refill station,
and the ink refill adapter being placed on the main section of
the cartridge after the head section is removed so that ink is
transferred from an ink container to the main section of the
cartridge via needles (62) provided in the ink refill adapter
(50).
Patent EP-0815805-A3 (EP)
Inventor: SOLOVAY KENNETH
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 1997-06-25
Abstract: The present invention provides an endoprosthesis assembly having a reduced
cross sectional profile for percutaneous deployment and implantation within a body
passageway such as a blood vessel. The assembly comprises a radially expandable
cylindrical frame having first and second ends, and a first unexpanded outer diameter
and a second expanded outer diameter. The assembly further comprises a radially
expandable elastomeric sleeve surrounding a length of the frame and having first and
second ends and a first unexpanded inner diameter and a second expanded inner
diameter. The inner diameter of the expanded sleeve is not greater than the outer
diameter of the expanded frame. The second expanded inner diameter of the sleeve
is in a range from about 60% to about 380% greater than the first unexpanded inner
diameter of the sleeve. The assembly of the preferred embodiment is adapted to be
deployed through an introducer smaller than 9 French and the sleeve is capable of
expanding to an inner diameter of about 12 millimeters.
Patent EP-0831250-A3 (EP)
Inventor: NEWPORT SAMUEL O
IPC: F16H25/20
Filed: 1997-09-18
Abstract: A linear actuator (10) includes a motor (22) having a rotatable output
shaft (24), a lead screw (30) having a worm gear thread, a forward end and a
rear end, a worm gear drive train (26) connected between the motor output shaft
(24) and the lead screw (30) to convert the rotary motion of the motor output
shaft (24) into rotary motion of the lead screw (30), an extension tube assembly
(32) mounted at the forward end (34) of the lead screw (30), where the
extension tube assembly (32) includes an extension tube (40) concentrically
disposed around the forward end of the lead screw (30), the extension tube (40)
having a forward end for contacting a device requiring linear motion, and a rear
end, a nut (36) connected to the rear end of the extension tube (40) and
threadedly mounted on the lead screw (30) so that rotation of the lead screw
(30) moves the nut (36) and the extension tube assembly (32) axially along the
lead screw (30), and a mounting adapter (80) positioned at the rear end of the
lead screw (30) for rotatably mounting the lead screw (30) and for attaching the
linear actuator to a support structure.
Patent EP-0848548-A3 (EP)
Inventor: MAMIYA AKIRA
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 1997-12-09
Abstract: In a digital camera system used by connecting it
to a computer or the like, a still image can be stored
by acting upon a release button of the camera. To this
end, a card-type digital camera used by connecting it
to a personal computer is provided with the release
button for controlling the connected personal computer,
an actuation of this release button being processed by
software running on a CPU of the personal computer.
The release button of the camera may be used to have a
desired function by providing a function selecting unit
of application software.
Patent EP-0811365-A3 (EP)
Title: Vorrichtung zur physikalischen Therapie der Rückenmuskulatur
IPC: A61H7/00
Filed: 1997-06-06
Abstract: Eine Vorrichtung zur physikalischen Therapie der menschlichen
Rückenmuskulatur weist eine Liegematte (1) und mindestens
einen über einer Liegefläche der Liegematte (1) vorstehenden
Pressurkörper (2) auf. Die Lage des Pressurkörpers (2) auf
der Liegematte (1) ist veränderbar. Bevorzugterweise sind die
Pressurkörper (2) kugelförmig gestaltet und sie sind in
Ausnehmungen (10) der Liegematte haltbar. Diese Vorrichtung
eignet sich für eine gezielte Therapie der gesamten
Rückenmuskulatur vom Gesäss- bis zum Nackenmuskel, wobei
insbesondere die Streckmuskeln trainiert werden.
Patent EP-0858791-A3 (EP)
Inventor: KAMEO YOJI
IPC: A61F13/53
Filed: 1998-02-04
Abstract: An absorbent article comprising a liquid-permeable surface to be brought
into contact with the skin, a liquid-impermeable surface not to be brought into contact with
the skin, and a liquid retentive absorbent body interposed between the liquid-permeable
surface and the liquid-impermeable surface, the absorbent body comprises at least an
absorbent member and an elastic member, the absorbent member comprising at least a
fiber aggregate and a superabsorbent polymer, the fiber aggregate comprising the same
fiber or different fibers, the elastic member satisfying the following conditions (1) and (2),
and comprising thermally fusible fibers as a major component.
   (1) a fiber orientation ratio of said elastic member is less than 5.0 and   (2) a bending stiffness of said elastic member is of 0.05 to 2.0 gf · cm.
Patent EP-0864820-A3 (EP)
Inventor: MUELLER GOTTFRIED
IPC: F24F11/04
Filed: 1998-03-03
Abstract: The flow rate of the air that emerges from a ducting system is adjusted by adjusting a first outlet (6.1) to a predetermined air flow. After this, the adjustment is transferred to the following outlets (6.2-6.6). The flow rate may be adjusted by changing the width of at least one aperture and the pressure difference is determined upstream and downstream of the first outlet to measure the flow rate to make the width adjustment. The air ducting system may consist of a number of outlet apertures, the width of which is adjusted to that of the first aperture in the air flow.
Patent EP-0896836-A3 (EP)
Title: Druckanlage zur Beschichtung eines Flächenmaterials mit einer Paste
Inventor: SCHOEPPING GERHARD
IPC: B05C1/08
Filed: 1998-05-12
Abstract: Eine bekannte Druckanlage zur Beschichtung eines
Flächenmaterials (1) mit einer Paste (4), weist eine
Druckschablone (2) mit innenliegender Rakel (3) zum Auftrag
der Druckpaste (4) durch Löcher (5) in der Druckschablone
(2) auf das Flächenmaterial (1), eine Gegenwalze (6) und
Mittel (8) zur Erzeugung eines Anpreßdrucks der Rakel (3) an
die Druckschablone (2) auf. 
     Dadurch, daß auf dem Walzenkörper (11) der Gegenwalze (6)
eine auf die Breite bezogen in Abschnitte (12) eingeteilte
Beschichtung (10) mit Piezoelementen vorgesehen ist, wobei
jeder Abschnitt (12) einzeln ansteuerbar ist, ist eine
dynamische Steuerung des Massenauftrags über die Breite
möglich.
Patent EP-0880942-A3 (EP)
Inventor: FACCIOLI GIOVANNI
IPC: A61B17/66
Filed: 1998-05-19
Abstract: An external minisplint device comprises an elongated body (2) which supports at
least one pair of clamps (3, 4; 3', 4'; 103, 104) each of which is capable of securing
at least one pair of transverse bone bolts (F), longitudinal guide means (5, 5', 105,
106) associated with the elongated body to guide the longitudinal translational
movement of at least one of the clamps (4, 4'; 103, 104), at least one longitudinal
adjustment screw (6, 6', 107, 108) which can rotate within the elongated body and
which engages a corresponding threaded hole (13) formed in the clamp capable of
translational motion for selectively positioning it along the longitudinal guide means,
the screw having a head (7, 7') which partly projects from the end of the elongated
body, means for axially immobilising the adjustment screw when it is rotated. The
axial immobilising means comprise at least one smooth key, and preferably a pair of
smooth gauged keys (15, 15', 19, 110) inserted in the elongated body in tangential
contact with the base of a circular groove (17) formed in the head (7) of the
adjustment screw (6).
Patent EP-0893555-A3 (EP)
Title: Verfahren zur Montage von Fassadenelementen und eine Montagevorrichtung zur Duchführung des Verfahrens
Inventor: SCHNALZER FRANZ
IPC: E04G21/16
Filed: 1998-07-18
Abstract: Bei einem Verfahren und einer Montagevorrichtung zur Montage von Fassadenelementen an Gebäuden,
insbesondere an einem Hochhaus, mittels einer Hubeinrichtung wird zumindest ein vertikal ausgerichtetes
Fassadenelement (1) durch eine geführte Hubeinrichtung (6) vertikal bis nahe zur Montagehöhe
gebracht, durch ein am Gebäude direkt über der Montagehöhe horizontal verfahrbares Montagefahrzeug
(2) aus der Hubeinrichtung (6) gehoben, horizontal zum Montageort verfahren und am
Gebäude in vorbereitete Anker abgesenkt. Das Montagefahrzeug (2) ist mittels Rollen auf dem Baukörper,
insbesondere dem Parapett des Gebäudes, oder auf am Gebäude befestigten Laufschienen
(4) horizontal verfahrbar und geführt und weist ein in Richtung normal zur Fassade verschieblich angeordnetes
Hebezeug (3, 7, 10) mit einer Haltevorrichtung (9) für ein Fassadenelement (1) auf. Die
Erfindung vermindert aufgrund der kurzen auftretenden Seillängen des Hebezeuges (3, 7, 10) die Gefahr
der Zerstörung von Fassadenelementen (1), beschleunigt das Montageverfahren und erhöht die
Sicherheit des Montagepersonals, das im geschützten Gebäudebereich arbeiten kann.
Patent EP-0893832-A3 (EP)
Inventor: NAKAO KEISAKU
IPC: H01L21/02
Filed: 1998-07-22
Abstract: The semiconductor device of the invention includes a capacitor
device, which is formed on a substrate and which includes
a capacitive lower electrode (11), a capacitive insulating
film (12) made of an insulating metal oxide film and a capacitive
upper electrode (13). An interlevel insulating film (14) having an
opening reaching the capacitive upper electrode (13) is formed over
the capacitor device. A metal interconnection (18) including a titanium
film (18a) is formed over the interlevel insulating film (14) so
as to be electrically connected to the capacitive upper electrode (13)
through the opening. An anti-diffusion film (17) having conductivity
is formed between the capacitive upper electrode (13) and
the metal interconnection (18) for preventing titanium atoms composing
the titanium film of the metal interconnection (18) from
passing through the capacitive upper electrode (13) and diffusing
into the capacitive insulating film (12).
Patent EP-0895400-A3 (EP)
Inventor: UEDA SHIGERU
IPC: H04N1/32
Filed: 1998-07-28
Abstract: The invention intends to effect optimum output
control according to the data transfer amount (bus band
width) per unit time. For this purpose there is
disclosed an information processing apparatus featured
by identifying the data amount of synchronous transfer
transmittable at every predetermined time, judging
whether the image data of predetermined image quality
can be transmitted within the identified data amount of
synchronous transfer, setting the image quality of the
image data to be transmitted in case the image data are
judged not transmittable and generating the image data
to be transmitted, with the set image quality.
Patent EP-0899965-A3 (EP)
Title: Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Fehlerlokalisierung in einer Bilddatenübertragung
Inventor: PANIS STATHIS
IPC: H04N19/89
Filed: 1998-08-07
Abstract: Es werden alle transparenten Bildpunkte eines Bildes ermittelt
(101) und für jeden transparenten Bildpunkt, der in
einem Bildblock liegt, in dem kein Bildpunkt dem Bildobjekt
zugeordnet ist, wird eine Nummer gespeichert, die dem Makroblock
zugeordnet ist, in dem der Bildblock liegt (102, 103).
Ein Gebiet, in dem der Übertragungsfehler sich befindet, ist
gegeben durch die Bitposition des gespeicherten Makroblocks
mit niedrigster Nummer (Schritt 105) und einer Bitposition am
Ende des Makroblocks.
Patent EP-0905731-A3 (EP)
Inventor: MORITA AYUMU
IPC: H02B13/02
Filed: 1998-09-21
Abstract: A bellows of which one end portion is fixed to a
movable lever 35 passing through a vessel wall and swinging
and the other end portion is fixed to the vessel wall 3 is
characterized in that the spring constant of the above-mentioned
bellows at a central portion in an expansion
direction is made smaller than that at the end portions in
the expansion direction. The bellows can damp stress
concentration at end portions and improve the life, without
enlarging the size of the bellows. 
     And a vacuum switch has the bellows used therein.
Patent EP-0905810-A3 (EP)
Inventor: MINOHARA TAKETOSHI
IPC: H01M10/42
Filed: 1998-09-24
Abstract: A method of recycling a deteriorated nickel-hydrogen
battery. Concentrated sulfuric acid containing at least one of Ni
ions, Co ions and La ions is poured into the deteriorated
nickel-hydrogen battery and the interior thereof is cleaned with the
concentrated sulfuric acid. The state of the interior of the battery
is maintained at a temperature of 60 ± 10 °C, and an electric current
is supplied in such a direction as to charge the nickel-hydrogen
battery. Then, the interior of the nickel-hydrogen battery is
cleaned and filled with an alkali electrolyte containing a reducing
agent. Consequently, γ-NiOOH changes to β-NiOOH to restore the
capacity of a positive electrode, and Mm(OH) 3 , Al(OH) 3 , Mn(OH) 2 
and Co(OH) 2  dissolve in concentrated sulfuric acid to activate the
surface of a negative electrode. In addition, the hydrophilic
property of the separator is restored.
Patent EP-0917898-A3 (EP)
Inventor: MATSUI MASANORI
IPC: A63F13/426
Filed: 1998-11-19
Abstract: A video game apparatus increasing simulation realism of
a jump action by using an operation stick (16p) bendable
from its upright position is disclosed, wherein controller-operation
detection means (61) detects values of the x-coordinate
and the y-coordinate which correspond to a bend
direction and a bend angle of stick (16p); jump control
means (62) starts a run-up action when A-button (16b) is
turned on, in which if operation stick (16p) is not bent to
the back end, processing immediately shifts to a jump action
process; and jump conditions are determined on the basis of
changed information regarding the values of the x-coordinate
and the y-coordinate at the time when the stick (16p) is
bent from the back end to the upright position and the
position of a ski-jumping competitor corresponding to a
takeoff of a ski-jumping hill (32) at the time of the
operation of operation stick (16p). 
     Also disclosed are a character-behavior-instructing
method and a machine-readable-recording medium (5)
containing therein a character-behavior-instructing program 
which are used for the video game apparatus.
Patent EP-0859500-A3 (EP)
Inventor: CHEN KUO-WEI HERMAN
IPC: H04M1/72445
Filed: 1998-02-17
Abstract: In a method and apparatus for browsing the World Wide Web (50) with
a telecommunications device (10) a gateway system (40) provides the necessary
communications links, data format changes and protocol conversions to permit a
user desiring specific information from the Web to obtain that information via
telephone (10) or pager, in either spoken word or alphanumeric form, in response to
spoken word or DTMF requests.
Patent EP-0892395-A3 (EP)
Inventor: HOGAN JOSH
IPC: G11B20/14
Filed: 1998-06-17
Abstract: A phase change overwrite system that reduces the phase change material flow
which results from the repeated overwrites of the same data on media (53).
One of two techniques can be used to solve the overwrite degradation problem.
The first is to exploit the fact that a given data sequence can be represented by
multiple bit patterns. The second technique is to vary the point in the bit
pattern at which writing begins. If
the old data is exactly the same as the new data, it is optional
whether or not to overwrite the old data.
Patent EP-0893671-A3 (EP)
Inventor: STEELE JAMES R
IPC: G01C19/72
Filed: 1998-06-25
Abstract: A fiber optic rotation sensor system having improved scale factor
stability includes an optically pumped gain fiber arranged to provide optical
signals to an integrated optics chip connected to a fiber optic sensing coil. An
optical coupler receives optical signals from the gain fiber and provides the
optical signals to an optical fiber. The optical fiber is arranged to guide optical
signals from the optical coupler along an optical path toward the integrated
optics chip such that optical signals from the gain fiber are input to the fiber
optic sensing coil to form counter-propagating waves therein. The counter-propagating
waves traverse the sensing coil and then combine in the
integrated optics chip to form a gyro output signal. A depolarizer is placed in
the optical path between the first optical coupler and the integrated optics
chip to prevent random changes in the state of polarization of optical signals
propagating between the gain fiber and the integrated optic chip.
Patent EP-0919668-A3 (EP)
IPC: E01F8/00
Filed: 1998-12-01
Abstract: A noise barrier includes upright-standing support columns (2)
spaced a predetermine distance from each other and each made of
an H section, wall panels being stacked one on another to form a main
soundproof wall (1), and a noise control module to be installed on
the topmost wall panel comprising first and second additional
screens (3,4) installed pivotably (5) to mount frame (11). A
coupling member (7,8) holding the first and second additional
screens (9,10) at a predetermined angle of inclination when the
additional screens are inclined toward and away from a noise
source, respectively.
Patent EP-0931473-A3 (EP)
Inventor: TOGAWA TOSHIFUMI
IPC: A44B19/42
Filed: 1998-12-03
Abstract: A method of cleaning a zip fastener (6), in which a cleaning solution (2) is
applied to the fastener (6) during the manufacturing process, is left on the
fastener (6) for a period of time, and is then rinsed, prior to finishing.
Patent EP-0921242-A3 (EP)
Inventor: LECONTE ALAIN
IPC: E04B1/86
Filed: 1998-11-26
Abstract: L'invention concerne une structure acoustique de bâtiment répondant au
principe d'isolation masse-ressort-masse, les deux masses du système masse-ressort-masse
comprenant chacune au moins un élément rigide (1,2) et étant
séparées par au moins un panneau de laine minérale (3,4) associé à au moins une
lame d'air (5). 
     La structure acoustique est telle que les éléments rigides (1,2) sont des
plateaux à section en U et sont garnis à l'intérieur du U d'au moins une laine
minérale (3,4).
Patent EP-0940505-A3 (EP)
Title: Vorrichtung zum Erstellen eines Grundelementes im Boden
Inventor: HARSCH CHRISTOPH ALOIS
IPC: E02D15/04
Filed: 1999-02-18
Abstract: Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung (10) zum Erstellen eines
Gründungselementes im Boden mit einer Bohreinrichtung (11), die
ein hohles Seelenrohr (12) und eine Bohrspitze (13) aufweist, und einer
Pumpeinrichtung, mit welcher durch das Seelenrohr (12) hindurch
eine aushärtbare Suspension in eine eingebrachte Bohrung
unter Druck einleitbar ist. Zur Verminderung eines
Verlustes an Suspension ist vorgesehen, daß an dem Seelenrohr (12)
in einem unteren Bereich nahe der Bohrspitze (13) ein
Druckaufnehmer (15) angeordnet ist, durch welchen der Druck der
aushärtbaren Suspension beim Einleiten ermittelbar ist. Der
Druckaufnehmer (15) steht mit einer Steuereinheit der Pumpeinrichtung
in Verbindung, wobei der Druck der aushärtbaren
Suspension beim Einleiten durch die Steuereinheit steuer- und/oder
regelbar ist.
Patent EP-0941979-A3 (EP)
Inventor: KIEFER MATTHIAS DR
IPC: C07C29/56
Filed: 1999-03-05
Abstract: Continuous production of dimethyl vinyl carbinol (DMVC) comprises reaction of prenol with an aqueous solution of a protonic acid in the bottom or upper part of a rectification column while distilling off the DMVC as an azeotropic mixture with water under specified conditions. Continuous production of dimethyl vinyl carbinol (DMVC) by reaction of prenol with an aqueous solution of a protonic acid in the bottom or upper part of a rectification column while distilling off the DMVC as an azeotropic mixture with water is performed in such a way that (a) the amount of liquid two-phase mixture formed during the reaction is minimized, (b) the DMVC is distilled off with a reflux ratio of at least 2, and (c) the reaction volume (V in ml) and/or the amount of prenol added per hour (P in ml/hour) and/or the proton concentration in the reaction mixture (C in moles/liter) is such that VC/P = 0.001-1 h.mol/l.
Patent EP-0943798-A3 (EP)
Title: Axialkolbenmaschine mit hydrostatischer Entlastung der Zylinderbohrungen
Inventor: HILDEBRANDT RUDI
IPC: F01B3/00
Filed: 1999-03-15
Abstract: Die Erfindung betrifft eine Axialkolbenmaschine mit einer um eine Drehachse (47)
drehbar gelagerten Zylindertrommel (6), die Zylinderbohrungen (26) aufweist, in
welchen Kolben (29) bewegbar geführt sind, die sich an einer Schrägscheibe (3)
abstützen. Die Wandungen der Zylinderbohrungen (26) weisen Ausnehmungen zur
hydrostatischen Entlastung der Gleitbewegung der Kolben (29) in den
Zylinderbohrungen (26) auf. Erfindungsgemäß sind die Ausnehmungen zur
hydrostatischen Entlastung als längliche Entlastungsnuten (40) mit einem spiralförmigen
oder zick-zack-förmigen Verlauf ausgebildet, die sich axial in den Zylinderbohrungen
(26) entlangwinden. Alternativ haben die Zylinderbohrungen (26) einen ovalen
Querschnitt und die Kolben (29) einen kreisrunden Querschnitt, wobei sich zwischen
der Wandung der Zylinderbohrungen (26) und den Kolben (29) Zwischenräume (70,
71) für die hydrostatische Entlastung der Gleitbewegung der Kolben (29) bilden.
Patent EP-0972740-A3 (EP)
Title: Guiding device
Inventor: HERZ WERNER
IPC: B66C9/16
Filed: 1999-06-25
Abstract: Two guide rollers (30,40) are held facing each other by a bracket (20) near the flanks of the crane rail (50). The bracket is movable across the longitudinal axis of the crane-rail and can be fixed in position. The guide (1) has two facing piston-cylinder drive mechanisms (15,16) in the form of hydraulic cylinders operating the bracket and each containing at least one valve (61,62;71,72) and power supply (80). The piston cylinder drive mechanism and valves are contained in a housing (10).