baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-0731027-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SPATAFORA MARIO
IPC: B65B51/22
Filed: 1996-03-07
Abstract: In a packaging machine through which products (4) are advanced singly and in succession along a wrapping line (24) together with a heat-sealable wrapping film, the film (3) is folded around each product (4) to form a wrapper (5) of tubular appearance with two joined longitudinal edges (2), whereupon the temperature of the edges (2) is raised by electromagnetic induction to soften the material in readiness for heat-sealing; the pressure required to fuse the joined and heated edges together is applied evenly from either side.
Patent EP-0805859-A1 (EP)
Inventor: WELLS TIMOTHY NIGEL CARL
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 1996-01-24
Abstract: A chemokine receptor binds to MCP-1, MIP-1alpha and/or RANTES. It can be used in screening for agents which act as antagonists to MCP-1, MIP-1alpha and/or RANTES. Such agents may be useful in treating various disorders, including allergies, atheromas and diseases mediated by viruses. They may also be useful in preventing graft rejection and in protecting stem cells from potentially damaging effects of chemotherapy.
Patent EP-0755288-A1 (EP)
Inventor: LARSSON BO
IPC: A63B23/12
Filed: 1996-02-07
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/SE96/00144 Sec. 371 Date Dec. 4, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Dec. 4, 1996 PCT Filed Feb. 7, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO96/25204 PCT Pub. Date Aug. 22, 1996Apparatus for performing body exercises for muscle training purposes and muscle growing purposes. A wire (3) is provided with a number of attachment members (4) and at least one hand grip (6). One of the attachment members is used to attach the wire to a vertical surface. A foot support (7) is placed beneath the hand grip when the wire is extended at substantially 90 DEG  from the vertical surface. A person supports himself or herself on the foot support, grips the at least one hand grip, and performs exercises.
Patent EP-0762183-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KOIKE YASUHIRO
IPC: G02F1/1335
Filed: 1996-03-07
Abstract: Provided are a surface light source device whose bright surface is excellent in whiteness and softness and a liquid crystal display that ensures a high visual quality. A relatively thick side end surface of a light scattering guide 1, which has a wedge-shaped profile, forms an incidence surface 2. A fluorescent lamp L is located in the vicinity of the incidence surface 2, and a silver foil R is arranged around it. A prism sheet 4 is located outside an exit surface 5. The orientation of the prism sheet 4 is selected so that the running direction of prismatic rows is in line with the transverse direction of the light scattering guide 1. The prismatic surface may be directed inward or outward. A prism sheet 8 is interposed between a back surface 6 of the light scattering guide 1 and a reflector (silver foil) 3. The prism sheet 8 is arranged so that its prismatic surface is directed inward. The orientation of prismatic rows formed on the prismatic surface is selected so that the running direction of the prismatic rows is in line with the vertical direction of the light scattering guide 1.
Patent EP-0814714-A1 (EP)
Inventor: TAYLOR HAROLD S
IPC: A61B17/60
Filed: 1996-02-16
Abstract: A spatial frame for positioning a first element or the like relative to a second element or the like. The spatial frame includes a first base for mounting to the first element; a second base for mounting to the second element; a plurality of adjustable effective length struts; connector structure for rotatably attaching the first ends of a first pair of struts relative to one another and relative to the first base; connector structure for rotatably attaching the first ends of a second pair of struts relative to one another and relative to the first base; connector structure for rotatably attaching the first ends of a third pair of struts relative to one another and relative to the first base; connector structure for rotatably attaching the second ends of the first pair of struts relative to one another and relative to the second base; connector structure for rotatably attaching the second ends of the second pair of struts relative to one another and relative to the second base member; and connector structure for rotatably attaching the second ends of the third pair of struts relative to one another and relative to the second base member.
Patent EP-0808137-A1 (EP)
Inventor: PACHENCE JAMES M
IPC: A61F2/30
Filed: 1996-02-08
Abstract: Cette invention concerne un procédé de fixation permettant de maintenir en place un matériau biologique jusqu'à la guérison. Ce procédé consiste à ancrer des fils de suture (10) à travers la plaque sous-chondrale (9) et dans le tissu osseux, au moins deux fils (10) émergeant à la surface. Les fils de suture (10) ainsi ancrés sont ensuite passés et tirés à travers l'implant au niveau de ses quatre quadrants. Ce système permet de fixer solidement dans la zone de la blessure, le matériau destiné à réparer le cartilage.
Patent EP-0822769-A1 (EP)
Inventor: LEDINGHAM BLAKE ANDREW
IPC: A46B3/02
Filed: 1996-04-10
Abstract: This invention pertains to paint brush with bristle clamping panels. The paint brush can be fabricated easily and inexpensively, is easy to use, and provides ready cleaning after use, by releasing the panels and exposing the bristles to the cleaning solution. A paint brush comprising: (a) a paint brush body and handle, the body having formed in one end thereof a cavity for receiving a group of bristles; (b) a pair of pivotal members secured to respective sides of the body, and projecting over the cavity, the pivotal members being capable of abutting bristles when moved to a first closed position, and being remote from such bristles when moved to a second open position; (c) a securing member positioned on the body for securing the pivotal members in a first position and releasing the pivotal members for movement to a second open position.
Patent EP-0820331-A1 (EP)
Inventor: CHALLANDE CHRISTIAN
IPC: A63C9/085
Filed: 1996-04-09
Abstract: An element for securing a boot to a ski, including two separate securing members (6, 7) each connected to a spring (11) by levers (6a, 7a) engaging the head (16) of a tie rod. A linkage (20, 21) is inserted between the head of the tie rod and each of the levers. The linkages (20, 21) are elongated and a retractable stop is provided for selectively locking the end of each of the linkages. In the locked position, the linkage amplifies the movement of the tie rod relative to that of the lever.
Patent EP-0879144-A1 (EP)
Inventor: PAYNE LEROY
IPC: E02B3/12
Filed: 1996-04-15
Abstract: A method of and apparatus for forming a continuous structure (74) is provided. A pool (85) of a resin forming material and additive particles is formed on blankets (60, 75) while the blankets (60, 75) are moved over an elongated arcuate surface (58, 59) disposed in a preselected orientation. The leading edge of the structure (74) is grasped (70) and advanced over a horizontal supporting surface (68). The structure is cut (80) into a preselected length and placed into a final configuration while flexible and adhesive.
Patent EP-0832103-A1 (EP)
Inventor: RASMUSSEN SOREN
IPC: A23L27/21
Filed: 1996-05-31
Abstract: L'invention a pour objet des peptides précurseurs d'arôme de cacao comprenant entre 2 et 11 résidus d'acides aminés, notamment le polypeptide à neuf acides aminés Ala-Pro-Leu-Ser-Pro-Gly-Asp-Val-Phe, que l'on isole et caractérise à partir de fèves de cacao en provenance d'Afrique occidentale. On synthétise une séquence d'ADN comprenant le code des peptides, puis on l'introduit dans des vecteurs à même de subir une réplication. On cultive une cellule hôte recombinée, transformée par un vecteur d'expression contenant une ou plusieurs copies de la séquence d'ADN agissant avec des séquences test reconnues par la cellule hôte, dans le but de former les peptides, que l'on isole à partir du mélange de culture. On produit un arôme de cacao par le mélange d'un ou de plusieurs peptides en réduisant principalement les saccharides et les acides aminés et en torréfiant le mélange. On peut ajouter l'arôme de cacao aux produits alimentaires, cosmétiques et pharmaceutiques ou on peut le fabriquer in situ au sein de ces produits.
Patent EP-0880849-A1 (EP)
Title: Internal drum recorder with array imaging
Inventor: LANDSMAN ROBERT M
IPC: H04N1/191
Filed: 1996-07-10
Abstract: An internal drum recorder (10 and 350) images a media (68 and 363a) to a radiation pattern using an image array (288 and 361), which extends along a primary track, such as a helical track, and in a direction essentially perpendicular to the primary track. In one embodiment, the source of radiation is a laser (52) aimed along the longitudinal axis (58 and 369) of the drum (62 and 360), deflected and applied through a light modifier (78) within a spinner (70). The light modifier (78) is a device breaking the signal laser beam into a number of sub-beams. Alternately, a number of laser diodes (362) rotating within a tranlatable spinner (352) may be used to produce the image. A gripper bar (200) rotating about the longitudinal axis of the drum (62 and 360) facilitates introducing and removing new sheets into the drum (62 and 360). A focus detector (284, 286, 292, 294, 296 and 434, 436, 440, 442) rotating within the spinner (70 and 352) is used to correct the radial distance to the media (68 and 363a) surface from the spinner (70 and 352).
Patent EP-0885070-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HAUZER ANTONIUS THEODORUS CECI
IPC: B23Q1/03
Filed: 1996-08-28
Abstract: Cette invention concerne une table de ventilation (1) servant de support à une feuille métallique devant être découpée par procédé thermique, laquelle table comprend une construction de type boîtier (15) comportant plusieurs compartiments (20), des systèmes de ventilation (21, 22, 23) assurant la ventilation des compartiments (20) par des orifices de taille variable (25), ainsi qu'un conteneur de déchets amovible (28) pour chaque compartiment (20) permettant de piéger les déchets de coupe incandescents issus de la découpe de la feuille métallique. Ces conteneurs de déchets (28) comportent des fentes d'aspiration (32) qui communiquent avec l'espace interne du compartiment (20). Un plateau supérieur amovible (33) situé sur le dessus de la construction (15), assure en outre le support des produits (3) lors des opérations de découpe. Le fait que le fond (29) du conteneur (28) se trouve à une distance donnée au-dessus du plancher de la construction (15) et l'utilisation simultanée de plusieurs mesures pertinentes permettent d'obtenir une ventilation excellente de l'espace situé sous les conteneurs de déchets (28), assurant ainsi un refroidissement adéquat et efficace du fond (29) du conteneur.
Patent EP-0809965-A1 (EP)
Inventor: AMANO KAZUHIKO
IPC: A61B5/22
Filed: 1996-12-18
Abstract: A health management device is provided, which enables the user himself to make a determination of the quality of his state of health, without the presence of a physician or nurse specialist. However, this device may of course be employed to receive measurement directives from, or provide notification to, a third party. Pulse sensor 4 measures the user '  s fingertip pulse wave. Acceleration sensor calculates an acceleration value from the user '  s body. These outputs are converted to digital signals at sensor interface 6. CPU1 determines whether or not the user is exercising based on the acceleration value read out from sensor interface 6. Based on this result, CPU1 takes up the user '  s pulse waves before and after exercise, and determines the acceleration pulse wave. CPU1 then calculates the amplitude ratio of inflection points included in the acceleration pulse waveform, evaluates the exercise performed by the user based on the pre-exercise and post-exercise amplitude ratios, and displays this result on display device 7.
Patent EP-0798451-A1 (EP)
Inventor: TIEDE KLAUS
IPC: F01L13/00
Filed: 1997-02-15
Abstract: The valves of the engine are operated by one of a number of cams (4a to 4c) which are integral with a sleeve (5) and which are located next to one another. The sleeve is connected to the camshaft (6) by e.g. splines so that it rotates with the shaft but can be moved axially. The sleeve is moved axially by rods (15,18), which can be fed-in radially towards the camshaft, and which engage with axial cam faces (9,10) on the endfaces of the sleeve. The sleeve is positioned on the camshaft by a spring-loaded ball (23) which engages with grooves in the sleeve bore.
Patent EP-0792800-A1 (EP)
Inventor: FOWELL RICHARD A
IPC: B64G1/28
Filed: 1997-02-19
Abstract: A method and system of orienting a paylaod of an orbiting spacecraft (14) to maintain a desired pointing profile in the presence of orbit inclination is described. A cone is determined which is traced in inertial space by a pitch axis of the payload to maintain the desired pointing profile throughout an orbit. A bias momentum vector of the spacecraft (14) is oriented at an attitude which lies along the cone. The attitude has a nonzero angle with respect to a plance spanned by an orbital normal vector and an equatorial normal vector. The payload is rotated about a single body-fixed axis perpendicular to the pitch axis to align the pitch axis along the cone. As a result, the desired pointing profile is maintained throughout the inclined orbit.
Patent EP-0809350-A1 (EP)
Inventor: THEUS U DR
IPC: H03B5/36
Filed: 1997-05-02
Abstract: The circuit (2) is integrated in the CMOS technology, excepting for the resonant crystal (1). The device consists of several basic cells (Z1-Zn) with feedback resistances (R1-Rn). Each cell has two capacitors (C11,C21) connected in parallel with the crystal, two amplifying transistors (p11,n11) and two switching transistors (p21,n21). One capacitor (C11) is switched (S11) to the interconnected gate electrodes of the amplifiers, and the other capacitor (C21) is switched (S21) to the feedback resistance, by a control signal (I1) which is also inverted (5) for one switching transistor (p21), but not for the other (n21).
Patent EP-0898868-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ZUNHAMMER SEBASTIAN
IPC: A01C23/02
Filed: 1997-08-23
Abstract: The soil treatment unit uses manure, from a dispensing unit (12) having a cross beam (42) on which several longitudinal beams (52) are mounted, to treat the soil. The beam arrangement allows treatment units of different types to be interchangeably attached. Preferably units are connected on the input side by a distributor (V) and quick-release coupling (K) to a storage container. The longitudinal beam are preferably mounted on bearings which allow them to move perpendicular to the soil surface. The manure is applied to the soil by different types of injector.
Patent EP-0838425-A1 (EP)
Inventor: THIELOW FRANK WOLFRAM
IPC: E05B53/00
Filed: 1997-10-23
Abstract: A suspended carriage (3) of the lift-door leaf is positioned near the crossbar (2). The carriage is movable along a running rail (7,8) and is lockable by a lock mechanism (10,14). The lock mechanism consists of a hook bolt (10) and a recess (14). A Bowden cable (25) releases the lock mechanism and is held by a tension spring (23). The Bowden cable is operated by an actuator (32) contained in a further visible crossbar (30) which is accessible from outside. The hook bolt has a release arm (17) displaced by a release bar (24) which in turn is operated by a rotary lever (21).
Patent EP-0849186-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BOECKMANN ALFONS
IPC: B65D47/12
Filed: 1997-12-15
Abstract: The head area (4), the tube (1) and the cap (5) are so shaped, matched and aligned that different applications are made possible. The head area may be divided into a comparatively rigid shoulder area (40) with a shoulder (41) together with a neck area (42) to which connects a mouth area (43) with an opening (44). The cap can consist of a closure cover (50) to which connect underneath a cap cover (51) together with an inner cap (52). The closure cover on its inside, may have a central plug (54), which in cooperation with the mouth area closes its opening securely. The tube in its mouth area is equipped with a rubbing head for gels or creams.
Patent EP-0786459-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BUIZER NICOLAAS
IPC: C07D317/62
Filed: 1997-01-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the stereoselective preparation of a hetero-bicyclic alcohol enantiomer, characterized in that a substantially pure enantiomer of the general formula
      wherein
     X is O, S, NH or N-(C 1 -C 4 )alkyl;   Y 1  and Y 2  are each independently hydrogen or substituents selected from halogen, (C 1 -C 4 )alkyl, (C 1 -C 4 )alkoxy, (C 1 -C 4 )haloalkyl, formyl, nitro and cyano;   the C*-atom has either the R or the S configuration;    is prepared from a compound of the general formula
      wherein R 1  is hydrogen or a suitable protective group and R 2  is hydrogen or wherein R 1  and R 2  together form an optionally mono- or di-(C 1 -C 3 )alkyl substituted methylene bridge; 
by the following successive reaction steps:
   (i) reaction with a compound of the general formula
      wherein Z is a hydroxy group or a suitable leaving group, R 3  is a hydroxy-protective group and R 4  is a halogen atom; or wherein R 3  and R 4  together constitute a valence bond or a biradical of the formula -C(R 11 ) 2 -O-, wherein R 11  is a straight or branched (C 1 -C 4 )alkyl group and wherein the C*-atom has either the R or the S configuration;   (ii) subjection of the compound formed to a deprotection/ring-closure reaction;   (iii) optionally deprotection of the hydroxy group of the ring-closed product.    The invention further relates to enantiomerically pure intermediates, the preparation of these intermediates and the preparation of a starting compound.
Patent EP-0790189-A1 (EP)
Inventor: WINTERBORN KEITH
IPC: B65D5/00
Filed: 1997-02-07
Abstract: A box formed from a cut and creased blank of foldable sheet board material, such as solid fibre board, has a corner construction allowing manual assembly, especially from a flat state. At each corner a side wall is hinged to a series of first (7), second (9) and third (11) hingedly connected panels. The first panel (7) is glued against the inside of the adjacent second side wall (5) which preferably has diagonal crease lines (104) extending from the corner so that the box can be shipped flat. On assembly, the side walls (3,5) are pulled upright, tabs (19,21) on the third panels (11) are engaged into slits in. the first side walls (3), and the second (9) and third panels (11) pushed into the corner until they lock with the third panel (11) extending diagonally across the corner.
Patent EP-0823587-A1 (EP)
Inventor: TANIGUCHI KAORI
IPC: G02F1/1334
Filed: 1997-08-01
Abstract: The light guiding type illumination
device according to the invention comprises a light scattering
layer (8) held by at least two substrates (10a,10b) facing each other, a
reflection layer (6a) disposed on the rear of the light scattering
layer (8), and a light source (1a) of which light falls on end faces of
the substrates (10a,10b) and the light scattering layer (8). On the other
hand, the light guiding type display device according to the
invention comprises a light scattering layer (8a,8b) held by at least
two substrates (10a,10b) having electrodes (11a), a reflection layer (6a) disposed
on the rear of the light scattering layer (8a,8b), and a light source (1b) of
which light falls on end faces of the substrates (10a,10b) and the
light scattering layer (8a,8b) located before the reflection layer (6a).
Patent EP-0837082-A1 (EP)
Inventor: STEPHENS ERIC B
IPC: C08G18/38
Filed: 1997-09-22
Abstract: A method of providing for manufacturing a colored polymer resin having
the steps of:
   (a) blending a disazo colorant into a mixture of monomers, the colorant
having a poly(oxyalkylene) substituent comprising from 2 to 200 alkylene oxide
residues, bonded to each end of the disazo chromophore, the poly(oxyalkylene)
substituent having a nucleophilic terminal group which is capable of reacting
with at least a portion of the monomers;   (b) providing conditions under which the monomers and disazo colorant
polymerize to form a colored polymer resin.
Patent EP-0799776-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GERNEZ ALAIN
IPC: B65G1/12
Filed: 1997-03-27
Abstract: An object storage magazine comprises a plurality of circular horizontal coaxially stacked trays (1) forming a tower assembly, means for supporting said trays, each tray being freely rotatable and including an undercut, and means including a gripping unit (27) for circulating the gripping unit in the channel formed by the undercut portions when the trays are in a position where the undercut portions are vertically aligned. The magazine is characterised in that each tray is divided into storage cells (2), wherein each object to be stored is disposed respectively. The undercut portion of the trays is rectilinear, and the means for circulating said gripping unit in said channel includes a vertical column (10) arranged beside the tower and provided with a carriage (11) and carriage displacement motor means (14, 16) arranged along the length of the column (10), wherein said carriage has an arm (20) supporting a slide (21) provided with said gripping unit (27). The arm (20) has motor means (23, 25) for moving said slide (21) along the arm (20), and each tray is provided with passive drive means (29) co-operating with complementary motor means (31), supported on said carriage (11), which rotatably drive the trays (1) and which are releasable from said passive means (29). The arm (20), with its slide (21), circulates freely in said channel, along with the gripping unit (27) and the transported object.
Patent EP-0887269-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GUSTAFSSON PER
IPC: B65B9/087
Filed: 1997-06-27
Abstract: A packaging unit (1) for continuously producing aseptic sealed
packages (2), containing a pourable food product, from a tube (14) of
packaging material filled with the food product; the unit (1) has a first
and second chain conveyor (10,11) respectively having a number of first and
second jaws (12,13) which interact with and grip the tube (14) at respective equally
spaced cross sections (88) to perform, at the cross sections (88),
respective sealing operations on the tube (14); and the unit (1) also
has a monitoring device (91) for monitoring the sealing operations, and
in turn having at least one fixed sensor (92;93) cooperating with each
second jaw (13) to generate at least one monitoring signal (S1,S2;S3,S4)
related to an operating value (Vo) of a quantity associated with the
second jaw (13), for example temperature or/and position of said jaw, and
a comparing circuit (99) for comparing the operating value (Vo) with at
least one predetermined reference value (Vf) of the aforementioned
quantity, and for generating a fault signal (S5) indicating malfunctioning of
the monitored second jaw (13) in the event of a predetermined relationship
between the operating value (Vo) and the reference value (Vf).
Patent EP-0873539-A1 (EP)
Inventor: CROSSLAND WILLIAM ALDEN
IPC: G02F1/1335
Filed: 1997-01-13
Abstract: Un dispositif d'affichage comporte une couche obturatrice constituée d'un matériau à cristaux liquides agencé dans des cellules de manière à obturer sélectivement une lumière en entrée, une couche de couverture (5) recouvrant la couche obturatrice, et un ensemble de luminophores (7), disposés sur la couche de couverture et associés aux cellules, qui sont activés par la lumière d'entrée et assurent la formation de l'image affichée. De façon à éviter la diaphonie, les zones de cellules actives (10) définies par les recouvrements d'électrodes sont plus petites que les luminophores correspondants. Ceci permet d'éviter la diaphonie entre les cellules même lorsqu'on utilise en entrée une lumière qui n'est pas totalement collimatée et permet, en outre, de libérer de la place pour des électrodes (12) plus épaisses et/ou plus larges conduisant aux cellules, ce qui réduit la résistance, ainsi que pour d'autres composants du type transistors en couches minces.