baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-0817022-A3 (EP)
Inventor: LIM SWEE BOON
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 1997-05-09
Abstract: Methods and devices for reducing computing overhead in a distributed
client/server based computing system which utilize an efficient framework for
marshaling and unmarshaling argument object references are disclosed. In one aspect
of the invention, a method of unmarshaling an argument object reference, which
includes a subcontract identifier, that is a part of an argument encapsulated within a
marshal buffer involves identifying the subcontract identifier associated with the
argument object reference, using the identified subcontract identifier to identify an
appropriate associated unmarshal method, and calling the associated unmarshal method.
In another aspect of the invention, a method of marshaling an argument object
reference, which includes a subcontract identifier, that is a part of an argument
encapsulated within a marshal buffer involves invoking a marshal method of a client
representation in the argument object reference passing the marshal buffer as an
argument to the marshal method.
Patent EP-0823607-A3 (EP)
Inventor: MUNAKATA HIDEKI
IPC: F26B5/12
Filed: 1997-08-01
Abstract: At least one flat object (15), whose
surface is covered entirely with adhering water, is placed
substantially vertically in at least one groove portion (13)
formed in a rack (9). The rack (9) has a cavity portion (14) formed
therein, and the cavity portion (14) communicates with the groove
portion (13) through at least one opening (10). The cavity portion (14) of
the rack (9) is depressurized in order to suck water adhering to
the surface of the flat object (15) through the opening (10), thereby
drying the flat object. It becomes possible to dry the flat
object without causing problems which have been occurred in
conventional drying methods.
Patent EP-0838908-A3 (EP)
Inventor: BRIFFETT NEIL
IPC: H04M1/724
Filed: 1997-10-23
Abstract: A radiotelephone proximity detector, comprising a first proximity unit
associated with a radiotelephone and a second proximity unit associated
with a user wherein the second proximity unit includes a transmitter for
transmitting a proximity signal, and the first proximity unit includes a
receiver for receiving the proximity signal and an analysis unit for
estimating the proximity of the first and second proximity units on the
basis of the received proximity signal, the first proximity unit being
operable when the estimated proximity of the first and second proximity
units exceeds a threshold to cause the radiotelephone to change into an
operating mode in which its normal use is prevented.
Patent EP-0806608-A3 (EP)
Inventor: ABBRUZZINI IRENE ANASTAZIJA
IPC: F21S9/02
Filed: 1997-05-08
Abstract: The present invention refers to a lamp shade (1)
having an emergency lighting system wherein a second, emergency
lighting device (8) is positioned inside the shade portion (4) of the
lampshade, with a rechargeable battery (9) supplying power to said
second, emergency lighting device. An electronic circuit (10)
comprising a monitoring circuit (12) for detecting a power failure
of an external power source, an automatic switch (13) responsive to
said monitoring circuit for automatically connecting said
second, emergency lighting device (8) to said rechargeable battery (9)
when a power failure is detected, and a battery recharger (11) to
maintain said rechargeable battery (9) with a minimum level of
charge connects said rechargeable battery (9) to said external
power source.
Patent EP-0805290-A3 (EP)
Inventor: GROSSI IMPERIO
IPC: F16H3/74
Filed: 1997-04-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for continuously varying a rotative speed, including a first (1, 2, 3) and a second (4, 5, 6) differential assembly, each one including a plurality of functionally interconnected wheels, the first differential assembly being arranged on the drive shaft and the second differential assembly being arranged on the driven shaft, said first and second differential assembly reciprocally interacting by means of the coupling of at least a wheel (2) of the first assembly witha wheel (4) of the second assembly. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0899232-A3 (EP)
Inventor: KATO YOSHIICHI
IPC: B66F9/08
Filed: 1998-08-28
Abstract: A structure to join a cylinder (53) lifting a cargo-handling tool
includes a pair of masts (85) provided on a forklift truck; a pair of
second masts (49,87) vertically moved by mast lifting cylinder (95) disposed
adjacent to the first masts (85); a cargo-handling tool (99) vertically moved
with respect to the pair of the second masts (49) by cargo-handling-tool
lifting cylinders (53) disposed adjacent to the second masts (49); a
connecting member (51) connecting the pair of the second masts (49) to each
other in the rear portion of the forklift truck; and brackets (55) joining
the cylinders (53) to the connecting member (51). In the construction, the
cylinders (53) are disposed in the rear of the pair of the second masts (49);
ends (61) of the brackets (55) are joined and secured to the connecting member (51)
through joint portions in a state in which the cylinders (53) are
supported by the brackets (55) at adjacent positions by the connecting
member (51); and the joint portions are formed in front of the cylinders.
Patent EP-0903152-A3 (EP)
Inventor: TAGAWA TOSHIAKI
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 1998-09-15
Abstract: A bifunctional water-soluble polymer derivative
having a moiety reactive with an amino group and a thiol
group moiety or a latent thiol group moiety.
Patent EP-0903900-A3 (EP)
Inventor: NYU TAKAYUKI
IPC: G06F13/38
Filed: 1998-09-17
Abstract: A physical layer interface for a serial bus includes a controller for
producing parallel data representing a near-end line state of the serial bus. A
line transmitter is connected to the controller for converting the parallel
data therefrom into serial data and transmitting the serial data to the serial
bus. A line receiver is connected to the serial bus for receiving therefrom
serial data and converting the received serial data into parallel data
representing a far-end line state of the serial bus. A differential line state of
the serial bus is detected from the parallel data of the controller and the
parallel data of the line receiver. The detected differential line state is the
input to the controller. In a modified embodiment, a far-end line state of
the serial bus is detected from the near-end line state of the serial bus and a
far-end differential signal received by the line receiver and directly supplied
to the controller. A differential line stale of the serial bus is then detected
using the near-end line state and the detected far-end line state and serial
data representing the detected differential line state is sent through the line
transmitter.
Patent EP-0924068-A3 (EP)
Title: Einrichtung zur Vermeidung von Kondenswasserbildung in Druckmaschinen
Inventor: GAGNE DANIEL PAUL
IPC: B41F33/00
Filed: 1998-11-16
Abstract: Eine Vorrichtung zur Vermeidung von Kondenswasser in einer Druckmaschine (1)
umfaßt ein Schutzelement (31, 32), welches eine nahe einer Druckmaschinenwalze (1, 2)
gelegene beheizbare Oberfläche (31a) sowie eine der Oberfläche (31a) gegenüberliegende
kühlbare walzenferne Oberfläche (31b) aufweist, die von der ersten walzennahen
Oberfläche (31a) durch eine Isolierschicht (41) getrennt ist. Das Schutzelement (31, 32)
ist weiterhin nahe der Oberfläche der Druckmaschinenwalzen (1, 2) angeordnet, um
dadurch die zwischen der walzennahen Oberfläche (31a) und der Walze eingeschlossene
Luftmenge zu reduzieren.
Patent EP-0919797-A3 (EP)
Inventor: YAMAGISHI TETSUO
IPC: G01M3/18
Filed: 1998-11-27
Abstract: The leakage check system is applied to a vessel (1) having a sealing valve unit (5) that
can close a gas passage and a liquid passage of the outlet port (1A) of the vessel. To
determine the presence of a liquid leakage form the outlet port, there is provided an
electrode (17) for measuring liquid electrical conductivity. An actuator (20) moves the
electrode forward and backward relatively to the outlet port. A forward part of the
electrode is surrounded by a liquid receiving cup (19) which is opposed to the outlet port
during the leakage check of the liquid in the vessel. The forward part of the electrode is
extending from a bottom of the liquid receiving cup. The liquid receiving cup is supplied
with a dilution water from a water feed means (27, 28, 29). The vessel can be conveyed
by a conveyor (2) with the vessel being upside down so that the outlet port is directed
downward. The outlet port of the vessel is insertable into the liquid receiving cup.
Patent EP-0924571-A3 (EP)
Inventor: MIYAKE EIICHI
IPC: H01L21/027
Filed: 1998-12-10
Abstract: According to an exposing apparatus and an exposing method of the
present invention, a photomask (10A) is provided with linear patterns
having their linear portions to be transferred onto a plate (1A) reduced in
length. By moving and stopping photomask (10A) in one direction of plate
(1A) and directing light (20) to photomask (10A), the linear patterns are
transferred onto plate (1A). Thus, the exposing apparatus and method are
provided capable of efficiently transferring the linear patterns onto the
plate by exposure using a small photomask.
Patent EP-0860980-A3 (EP)
Inventor: PARULSKI KENNETH A
IPC: H04N5/781
Filed: 1998-02-05
Abstract: A digital camera includes a liquid crystal display (LCD) for
viewing images captured from an image sensor and stored on a removable
memory card. The LCD also presents a user interface (UI) that allows the user to
create a print order "utilization file". As individual images are viewed, the user
can decide how many (if any) prints to make of the image, the print size, and the
print quality (low cost ink jet versus high quality thermal prints, for example).
The memory card can then be inserted in a home printer, walk-up kiosk, or
dropped off/mailed to a photofinisher, or the camera itself can be connected to the
printer or kiosk via a wired or wireless (e.g., IrDA) link. The print order can then
be automatically produced without any additional user intervention.
Patent EP-0856786-A3 (EP)
Inventor: NEGISHI HISASHI
IPC: G06F3/0481
Filed: 1998-01-08
Abstract: In the window system, patterns of windows, icons,
buttons, and so forth are defined in a body coordinate
system. The window system has definition data for a
process corresponding to a button and so forth. The
definition data has a displaying portion including a
display command for displaying a window and so forth.
The displaying portion causes a window (30,31,32) and so forth
to be displayed on a display unit (40) corresponding to
designated coordinate values. The displaying portion
has a three-dimensional displaying portion that rearranges
each object from the body coordinate system
to the world coordinate system corresponding to
designated coordinate values and projects the
resultant object (30,31,32) on a screen at a designated view
point. The three-dimensional displaying portion
supplies coordinate values for three-dimensionally
displaying the object to the displaying portion.
Patent EP-0869007-A3 (EP)
Inventor: NISHIKORI HITOSHI
IPC: B41J2/05
Filed: 1998-04-06
Abstract: A printing apparatus and a printing registration
method permits printing registration between a
forward and a reverse scan of a head cartridge (1)
or (4) between a plurality of head cartridges
without troubling a user and simply. By forward and
reverse scan of the head cartridge (1) or (4), a
plurality of patterns, in which a print start timing
of the reverse scan is shifted per a predetermined
amount relative to that of the forward scan, are
printed. These patterns may vary an area factor by
the dots formed by printing depending upon offset
amount. On the other hand, the plurality of
patterns are optically read an average density. By
this, the timing, at which the read average density
is maximum is set as the printing registration
condition.
Patent EP-0893609-A3 (EP)
Inventor: MEYER WILLI
IPC: F15B11/00
Filed: 1998-07-17
Abstract: A valve block for a glass container forming machine
comprises a frame (2) supporting a plurality of valve stations (3).
Each of the stations (3) is provided with a valve (20). The frame (2)
comprises pressure passages (12,14) connected to supplies of
compressed air, and control sleeves (38,40) at each station (3)
determine which supply (12,14) is available to the valve (20) at that
station. The valves (20) and the control sleeves (38,40) are all
accessible from one face (4) of the valve block.
Patent EP-0913180-A3 (EP)
Inventor: AGRAWAL RAKESH
IPC: F25J3/02
Filed: 1998-10-23
Abstract: The heat requirement of conventional distillation processes which separate feed
mixtures containing three or more components is reduced by sending a liquid bottoms
stream 20 (or gaseous overhead stream 230) containing two or more components from
an earlier column to a subsequent column and returning a vapor stream 227 (or liquid
stream 337) between the same locations in the two columns. A portion 24 (234) of the
liquid bottoms stream 20 (overhead vapor stream 230) is at least partially vaporized
(condensed) prior to feeding to the second column or heat is added (removed) from the
second column between the feed location of the entire liquid stream 20 (gaseous stream
230) and the bottom (top) of the second column.
Patent EP-0926386-A3 (EP)
Inventor: DRUMEL PHILIPPE
IPC: F16F13/10
Filed: 1998-10-30
Abstract: A hydroelastic support, such as for use as an engine mount in a
vehicle, comprises a liquid-filled working chamber (16) and a
liquid-filled compensation chamber (18). The working chamber has
a flexible-walled part which is flexed by the engine vibrations
so as to create pressure changes within the working chamber. A
control member (26) comprises a disc-shaped flexible rubber
element (28) located within an aperture (27) in a rigid wall
between the two chambers (16,18). The flexible element (28)
flexes in response to the pressure changes in the working chamber
and causes partial damping thereof. Upper and lower movement-limitation
members (32,34), made of relatively rigid material,
limit the flexing of the flexible element (28) in response to
high amplitude vibrations.
Patent EP-0915490-A3 (EP)
Inventor: SAKURAI KENICHI
IPC: H01H9/16
Filed: 1998-11-04
Abstract: An electronic device having operating buttons is
provided. The operating buttons can be identified only by
touching on the operating button even under a condition
being incapable of visually recognizing such as a case of
operating the operating buttons by a visual handicapped
person, a case of operating the operating buttons in a dark
place, or the like. 
     In the electronic device having operating buttons for
operating the device by closing and opening a switch with a
pushing action, the operating buttons are provided in an
operating surface of the buttons, and each of the buttons
comprises at least one projecting portion or uneven portion
which has a dimension equivalent to resolution of a human
fingertip.
Patent EP-0931695-A3 (EP)
Title: Kopfstütze für Fahrzeugsitze
Inventor: SCHAEFERS ANDREAS
IPC: B60N2/48
Filed: 1999-01-22
Abstract: Eine Kopfstütze für Fahrzeugsitze weist mindestens
eine einen Polsterträger haltende Tragstange
(19) auf. Der Einsteckbereich (E) der Tragstange ist
in einem in aeiner Sitzlehne (10) gehaltenen Führungsteil
(12) mindestens mittelbar aufgenommen. 
     Eine Möglichkeit, auf einfache Weise einen
Höhenverstellantrieb einer Kopfstütze zu erzielen,
wird dadurch geschaffen, daß zumindest der Einsteckbereich
(E) der Tragstange (19) in einer auf der
Tragstange (19) arretierbaren Gleithülse (16) aufgenommen
ist. Dabei ist die Gleithülse ihrerseits in
dem in der Sitzlehne (10) festgelegten Führungsteil
(12) axial beweglich und arretierbar aufgenommen. Von
der Gleithülse (16) ist ein Mitnehmervorsprung (M)
gehalten, welcher das Führungsteil (12) in einem Axialschlitz
(A) durchsetzt und welcher mittels eines
Antriebs (bei 28) in Axialrichtung (y, z) hin- und
herbewegbar ist.
Patent EP-0948959-A3 (EP)
Inventor: VITALE MELISSA J
IPC: A61K8/00
Filed: 1999-04-08
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a low VOC, non-aerosol,
polyacrylic acid containing hair cosmetic compositions which contain
nonionically derivatized starches, particularly those derivatized by alkylene
oxides. The derivatized starch may be hydrolyzed, particularly enzymatically
hydrolyzed by at least one endo-enzyme. In addition, the starch may be
cationically modified with a low degree of substitution. Use of such starches
is novel and advantageous in that they are compatible with polyacrylic acid,
providing a clear, solution with a stable viscosity. Further, the resultant
composition provides a clear film which is not tacky, good stiffness, and
improved humidity resistance.
Patent EP-0997202-A3 (EP)
Inventor: TANGO TAKAO
IPC: B03B9/04
Filed: 1999-10-29
Abstract: Object of the invention is to finely granulate the
granular substances with pollutants, such as the
contaminated soils and incinerated ashes, adhered and
to separate the pollutants from the granular substances
efficiently and further to enable the unnoxious granular
substances, from which pollutants as above have been
separated, to be recycled. 
     After carrying out fine granulation of the granular
substances by carrying out a coarse disintegrating
treatment on the granular substances with pollutants
adhered through the first fine granulation machine 21,
the granular substances, which have been finely
granulated by the first fine granulation machine, are
subjected to, by the second fine granulation machine 22,
mutual polishing among the granular substances
themselves being acted by mutual rubbing forces of the
substance themselves and thus the pollutants, such as
heavy metals and dioxin class substances adhering
strongly to the surfaces of the granular substances are
separated and also the granular substances without
containing the pollutants are classified from the
granular substances which have already been finely 
granulated by the first and second fine granulation
machines by the vibrational screen 30 and the
classification means 50.
Patent EP-1013707-A3 (EP)
Inventor: QIAN LI IRENE
IPC: C08J9/12
Filed: 1999-12-22
Abstract: There is disclosed a composition which, when
cured, results in a foamed product having a low bulk
density, said composition comprising:
   (A) 100 parts by weight of a saturated
hydrocarbon polymer containing at least 1.5 alkenyl
groups per molecule;   (B) 5 to 20 parts by weight of a silicone
crosslinker comprising an average of 7 to 50
organohydrogensiloxane units;   (C) 1 to 20 parts by weight of water;   (D) at least one component selected from (D')
0.1 to 20 parts by weight of an alcohol having 1 to 12
carbon atoms and (D'') 5 to 30 parts by weight of a
hydrocarbon liquid having a normal boiling point below
100°C; and   (E) a sufficient amount of a hydrosilation
catalyst to promote crosslinking of said polymer by said
crosslinker.
Patent EP-0980747-A3 (EP)
Inventor: CASE TERRANCE M
IPC: B29C59/02
Filed: 1999-08-16
Abstract: A method for forming a decorative surface in a liquid coating
applicator includes the steps of providing a surface having a plurality of
elevated portions located so as to form a pattern on the surface, treating
the elevated portions of the surface and applying the elevated portions
against a liquid coating applicating medium of a liquid coating applicator
so as to form a corresponding image in the liquid coating applicating
medium.
Patent EP-0930760-A3 (EP)
Inventor: PUKKILA PAIVI
IPC: H04M1/7243
Filed: 1999-01-14
Abstract: A communication terminal is provided with display means, navigation means (e.g. roller key) for navigating through information candidates, selection means (e.g. key, or by depressing the roller key) for selecting one of the candidates, and a processor controlling the display means in accordance with the operation of the navigation means and the selection means. The display means comprises a first display part 20 for displaying a string of entered information, and a second display part 22 for displaying a string of a plurality of possible information candidates. One of the candidates in the second display part is highlighted by a cursor 23 controlled by the navigation means. The processor copies the highlighted candidate from the candidate string into the entered information string upon selection by the selection means. The candidates may be in a probability order, determined by the entered information, and candidates may be multi-character.
Patent EP-0951036-A3 (EP)
Inventor: SHEPHERD MARK ROBERT
IPC: H01H13/70
Filed: 1999-03-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to a button carrier and
display backlight (5) that may be used in an electronic
device such as a motor vehicle cassette radio unit. The
carrier (5) comprises a button portion (4,6) and a display
portion (2) integrally moulded in a substantially uniform
translucent plastics material. The button portion (4,6)
has at least one button backlight arranged to shine
through the translucent material, preferably through
integrally moulded buttons (30-36). The display portion
(2) has at least one backlight arranged to illuminate a
display backlight area (8) by light surface-scattered from
the area (8) to provide a diffuse back illumination for
a display. The button portion (4,6) may have an opaque
surface coating over part of the translucent material, so
that the button portion (4,6) is not backlit through the
coated part.
Patent EP-0977329-A3 (EP)
Inventor: CAPASSO FEDERICO
IPC: H01S5/042
Filed: 1999-07-20
Abstract: A long wavelength (e.g., mid-IR to far-IR) semiconductor laser comprises an
active region and at least one cladding region characterized in that the cladding region
includes a light guiding interface between two materials which have dielectric constants
opposite in sign. Consequently, the guided modes are transverse magnetic polarized
surface waves (i.e.,  surface plasmons ) which propagate along the interface without the
need for a traditional dielectric cladding. In a preferred embodiment, the interface is
formed between a semiconductor layer and a metal layer. The complex refractive index
of the metal layer preferably has an imaginary component which is much larger than its
real component. In an illustrative embodiment, our laser includes a Quantum cascade active region
sandwiched between a pair of cladding regions one of which is a guiding interface based
on surface plasmons and the other of which is a dielectric (e.g., semiconductor)
structure.
Patent EP-0996253-A3 (EP)
Inventor: CARCERANO CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 1999-08-12
Abstract: Viewing and updating a configuration of at
least one of a plurality of network devices
connected to a network. Each of the network devices
is repeatedly polled over the network by a network
management server for configuration information,
which is stored in a database. A first URL-encoded
request is received from a requesting station, which
is preferably a web browser. The first request
identifies a targeted one of the network devices.
Responsive to the first request, a response is
dynamically generated. The response is
representative of a visual display of the
configuration information for the targeted one of
the network devices based at least in part on the
configuration information stored in the database.
The response is sent to the requesting station, and
a second URL-encoded request is received from the
requesting station, the second request including
configuration data for the targeted one of the
network devices. Responsive to the second request,
the database is updated based on the configuration
data. The configuration of the targeted one of the
network devices is updated by the network management
server based on the updated database.