baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-1166008-A2 (EP)
Inventor: PEARMAN A NOEL
IPC: F24F11/02
Filed: 2000-03-10
Abstract: A system for sealing a building air duct in response to a chemical or biological attack to prevent the building HVAC system from delivering the chemical or biological agent throughout the building. The system can include an inflatable bladder for disposition within an air duct, a source of gas for expanding the bladder, an initiator for initiating the gas expansion, and a detector for detecting the agent. One bladder is formed of a resilient material suitable for extending into duct corners. Another bladder is larger than the duct to be sealed and is formed of a non-resilient material capable of inflating and bunching into duct corners. One source of gas is a gas canister while another source of gas is a chemical composition capable of reacting and forming the gas. One bladder includes a foaming agent which can expand and solidify within the bladder. One initiator utilizes an electronic signal to initiate the gas expansion. Another initiator includes use of an RF signal to initiate the gas expansion. One agent detector samples duct air while another detector includes a horizon detector for detecting agents in the air outside the building.
Patent EP-1221108-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WALKER JAY S
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2000-07-06
Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to process a transaction in which a customer purchases an item. An indication that the customer is interested in purchasing the item is received. Information associated with the transaction, such as information associated with the customer, the merchant, and/or the item, is evaluated to determine a subsidy offer, the subsidy offer being associated with a benefit from a subsidy provider to be applied to the transaction. The subsidy offer may be transmitted to the customer, and a response to the subsidy offer may be received from the customer. If the received response indicates acceptance of the subsidy offer, the benefit is applied to the transaction.
Patent EP-1224023-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ZBOROWSKI MACIEJ
IPC: B01D61/14
Filed: 2000-09-01
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des appareils et des procédés permettant de séparer en continu des particules présentant un intérêt d'avec une population hétérogène de particules. L'hétérogénéité peut être basée, par exemple, sur la sensibilité magnétique, la grosseur particulaire, la diffusion thermique, la solubilité en phase ainsi que des combinaisons de celles-ci. Sur la base de l'hétérogénéité, une force de séparation est exercée laquelle est capable d'exploiter la séparande (c'est-à-dire des particules soumises à un processus de séparation). Les divers modes de réalisation de la présente invention utilisent de préférence un canal de séparation annulaire, une force de séparation appropriée et des compartiments d'écoulement. Dans un premier mode de réalisation, un canal de séparation annulaire, lequel présente des parois cylindriques intérieure et extérieure semi-perméables, est utilisé pour produire des forces de convection latérales. Dans un second mode de réalisation de la présente invention, un canal de séparation annulaire, lequel présente des parois cylindriques intérieure et extérieure thermoconductives, est utilisé pour produire des forces de diffusion thermique. Dans un troisième mode de réalisation, un canal de séparation annulaire, lequel présente des parois intérieure et extérieure cylindriques non perméables, est utilisé pour produire une force de séparation par différence de solubilité basée sur des différences de coefficients de solubilité entre les phases des compartiments d'écoulement. Dans un quatrième mode de réalisation, un canal de séparation annulaire, lequel présente des parois intérieure et extérieure cylindriques électroconductrices, est utilisé pour produire une force de séparation électrophorétique. Dans un cinquième mode de réalisation, un canal de séparation annulaire, lequel présente des parois intérieure et extérieure cylindriques électroconductrices, est utilisé pour produire une force de séparation diélectrophorétique. Dans encore d'autres modes de réalisation de la présente invention des forces de séparation combinées font intervenir des forces de séparation par convection latérale, diffusion thermique, différence de solubilité, électrophorétiques, diélectrophorétiques et magnétiques.
Patent EP-1246912-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WRIGHT JIM A
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 2000-11-20
Abstract: The present invention provides antisense oligonucleotides which modulate the expression of the groEL or groES genes in microorganisms. This invention is also related to methods of using such oligonucleotides in inhibiting the growth of microorganisms. These antisense oligonucleotides are particularly useful in treating pathological conditions in mammals which are mediated by the growth of microorganisms.
Patent EP-1143806-A2 (EP)
Title: Procede permettant d'augmenter l'activite chez les animaux domestiques
Inventor: SCHIFFRIN EDUARDO
IPC: A23K1/00
Filed: 2000-09-21
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé permettant d'augmenter l'activité chez les animaux domestiques, notamment les chats et les chiens âgés. On administre aux animaux un agent nutritif qui favorise la croissance de bifidobactéries et de bactéries lactiques dans le tractus gastro-intestinal de l'animal. L'agent nutritif peut être un organisme prébiotique, probiotique ou les deux.
Patent EP-1179211-A2 (EP)
Inventor: DEKKER ANTHONIUS L J
IPC: G11B21/10
Filed: 2000-11-24
Abstract: A device according to the invention for scanning a rotating information carrier (2) comprises a transducer (10) and control means (20, 22) for controlling a scanning parameter of the transducer (10), such as the radial position and the setting of a focus. The control means comprise difference signal generating means (20) for generating a difference signal (RE) which is indicative of a difference between a current value and a desired value of the scanning parameter, and correction signal generating means (22) for generating a correction signal (SC) in response to the difference signal. The correction signal generating means (22) comprise a delay loop having first in first out memory means for generating a delayed signal and feedback filter means for filtering the delayed signal. The device comprises rotation speed detecting means (8) for generating a clock signal (CL) having a frequency which is indicative of the rotation speed of the information carrier (2), the delay in the memory means being proportional to a period of the clock signal.
Patent EP-1247201-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HOLCOMBE BRADFORD
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2000-12-22
Abstract: A system, method and article of manufacture are provided for operating a utility service utilizing an internet protocol network by defining a database including account information of a customer of a utility. It should be noted that the database may be part of a system having more than one physical storage location. Customer usage of the utility is then monitored utilizing the internet protocol network. Usage data gathered while monitoring the customer usage is stored in the database. Customer service information is posted utilizing the internet protocol network. In one embodiment of the present invention, customer service information is received utilizing the internet protocol network. Such customer service information may include customer identity, a type of service, service measurement and/or time interval.
Patent EP-1232327-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BRAITHWAITE STEPHEN RICHARD
IPC: E21B29/10
Filed: 2000-11-24
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif destiné à colmater une ouverture dans la paroi d'un tubage de puits, comportant un espaceur de tubage ayant un diamètre extérieur permettant de disposer l'espaceur dans le tubage de puits, et un premier et un deuxième ensemble de collier de colmatage disposés sur les extrémités opposées de l'espaceur de tubage, chaque ensemble de collier de colmatage comportant un anneau d'activateur et un collier de colmatage annulaire, les anneaux de colmatage étant interconnectés par un système cylindrique réalisé en alliage à mémoire de forme se contractant lorsque la température du système cylindrique atteint la température de transition de l'alliage à mémoire de forme, et chaque collier de colmatage annulaire étant disposé de manière à être comprimé contre la surface intérieure du tubage de puits lorsque le système cylindrique en alliage à mémoire de forme se contracte.
Patent EP-1236373-A2 (EP)
Title: Verfahren und vermittlungseinrichtung zum vermitteln von verbindungen verringerter bandbreite sowie zugehöriges programm und zugehörige abgesetzte anschlusseinheit
Inventor: LOEBIG NORBERT
IPC: H04Q11/04
Filed: 2000-12-05
Abstract: Erläutert wird ein Verfahren zum Vermitteln von Verbindungen verringerter Bandbreite, bei dem in einem Basiskanal einer Vermittlungsbandbreite zu einer Vermittlungseinrichtung (52) die Nutzdaten mindestens zweier Nutzkanäle (K1, K2) übertragen werden. Vor der Vermittlung in der Vermittlungsstelle (52) werden die Nutzdaten nach Nutzkanälen (K1, K2) getrennt. Zu den Nutzdaten eines Nutzkanals (K1) werden Fülldaten hinzugefügt. Erst danach werden die Nutzdaten eines Nutzkanals (K1) gemeinsam mit den Fülldaten in einer Koppeleinrichtung (70) vermittelt.
Patent EP-1168808-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WAKABAYASHI TAKEFUMI
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2001-02-09
Abstract: When an IFAX processing section (400) transmits image information using e-mail, a timer monitoring section (604) starts the count of a timer. After starting the count, a received mail determining section (601) determines whether or not a timeout occurs. Also, the received mail determining section (601) determined whether an error mail of a current job or a DSN of the current job is received. In the case of the timeout, when the notification content of the error mail or the DSN is an abnormal end, a transmission selecting section (602) instructs a FAX control section (100) to transmit an image information file of the current job to a telephone number. Thereafter, the transmission selecting section (602) instructs an image information managing section (603) to erase an image information file corresponding to a file name of the current job. This makes it possible to insure a real-time property as making use of advantages of e-mail.
Patent EP-1174368-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HEE-TAE SER
IPC: E05F17/00
Filed: 2001-04-19
Abstract: The roof door opening and closing device for
a roof opening type container comprises a pair of
roof doors (2a,2b) provided to an upper end of a container body (1).
The roof doors (2a,2b) can
open and close the upper end of the container body. A pair of
first links (10) are pivotably connected to a
pair of driving shafts (9a,9b) respectively arranged at both sides of
the container body (1) and the links are also pivotably
connected to the roof doors. A pair of second links (11) are
pivotably connected to the container body (1) and to the
roof doors (2a,2b). A reduction gear for
velocity-reducing rotation force of a handle (3) is
installed on the container body. A link mechanism
transfers the rotation force to the pair of driving shafts which are
respectively coupled with the pair of roof doors (2a,2b). A
plurality of springs (8) act on
the pair of driving shafts (9a,9b) and the pair of second links (11) when
the pair of roof doors (2a,2b) are completely opened or closed.
Patent EP-1167696-A2 (EP)
Inventor: PROSS JOERG DR
IPC: F01D5/02
Filed: 2001-05-21
Abstract: The labyrinth seal consists of sealing strips (2) installed between the rotating and stationary parts and fitted in slots (3) on the rotor or stator (1). The axial rigidity of the rotor or stator between the two sealing strips is in the main constant. At least one relief slot (6) which at most equals the depth of the slot for the sealing strip is located between two sealing strips. The relief slots may be totally or partially filled with an elastic filler and may be a wire.
Patent EP-1202407-A2 (EP)
Inventor: TSUKIJI NAOKI
IPC: H01S3/094
Filed: 2001-06-21
Abstract: A semiconductor laser device, module, and method for providing light suitable for providing an
excitation light source for a Raman amplifier. The semiconductor laser device includes an active layer
configured to radiate light, a spacer layer in contact with the active layer and a diffraction grating formed
within the spacer layer, and configured to emit a light beam having a plurality of longitudinal modes
within a predetermined spectral width of an oscillation wavelength spectrum of the semiconductor
device. A plurality of longitudinal modes within a predetermined spectral width of an oscillation
wavelength spectrum is provided by changing a wavelength interval between the longitudinal modes
and/or widening the predetermined spectral width of the oscillation wavelength spectrum. The
wavelength interval is set by the length of a resonator cavity within the semiconductor laser device,
while the predetermined spectral width of the oscillation wavelength spectrum is set by either shortening
the diffraction grating or varying a pitch of the grating elements within the diffraction grating.
Patent EP-1216955-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WANG SHOOU-I
IPC: C01B3/38
Filed: 2001-12-14
Abstract: An apparatus for heating a fluid in a process having a process heat requirement
includes a shell, at least one tube having a design temperature inside the shell, a
plurality of burners adjacent the inner wall of the shell, and transfer means whereby flue
gas flows from a first interior region to a second interior region of the shell. A first portion
of the tube is in the first interior region and a second portion of the tube is in the second
interior region. The first and second portions of the tube are adapted to contain a flow of
the fluid. The burners produce the flue gas in the first interior region and a variable heat
flux approximating the process heat requirement and simultaneously maximizing the
heat flux to the first portion of the tube while maintaining substantially all of the first
portion of the tube at the design temperature.
Patent EP-1201650-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ARMAND MICHEL
IPC: H01M8/00
Filed: 1997-12-30
Abstract: Ionic derivatives of malonitrile have anionic part comprising an electron attracting group and a carbonyl, thiocarbonyl, sulfonyl, sulfinyl or phosphonyl radical. <??>Ionic derivatives of malonitrile have anionic part comprising an electron attracting group and a carbonyl, thiocarbonyl, sulfonyl, sulfinyl or phosphonyl radical. <??>The anionic part is associated with a cationic part Mm+ sufficient to ensure neutrality, M being hydroxonium, nitrosonium, ammonium, a metallic cation of valence m or organic or organometallic of valence m. <??>The anionic part complies with the formula: <??>RD-Y-C(CN)2 - or <??>Z-C(CN)2- <??>in which: Z is an electron-attracting radical of Hammett parameter at least equal to phenyl, and selected from: <??>(i) -SCN, -N3, -CF3, FSO2-, R<1>FCH2- (R<1>F = perfluoroalkyl), fluoroalkyloxy, fluoroalkylthioxy, fluoroalkenyloxy or fluoroalkenylthioxy; and <??>(ii) radicals with one or more aromatic nuclei optionally with N, O, S or P and optionally condensed with substituents from halogens, -CN, -NO2, -SCN, -N3, CF2=CF-O-, RF- and RF-CH2- (RF = 1-12C perfluoroalkyl), fluoroalkyloxy, fluoroalkylthioxy, alkyl, alkenyl, oxaalkyl, oxaalkenyl, azaalkyl, azaalkenyl, thialkyl, thiaalkenyl, polymers and radicals having a cationic or anionic ionophore. <??>The substituent Z may be monovalent, multivalent or part of a multivalent radical (including a dendrimer) with a group -C(CN)2- or a segment of a polymer. <??>Y is thiocarbonyl, sulfonyl, sulfinyl or phosphonyl. <??>RD is a radical selected from: <??>(a) alkyl or alkenyl, aryl, arylalkyl, alkylaryl, alkenylaryl, alicyclic or heterocyclic, including polycyclics; <??>(b) alkyl or alkenyl comprising functional groups from ether, thioether, amine, imine, amide, carboxyl, carbonyl, isocyanate, thiocarbonyl or hydroxy; <??>(c) aryl, arylalkyl, arylalkenyl, alkylaryl or alkenylaryl in which the nuclei and/or a substituent comprises heteroatoms such as N, O and S; <??>(d) aromatic condensed nuclei optionally with N, O or S; <??>(e) halogenated or perhalogenated alkyl, alkenyl. aryl, arylalkyl, alkylaryl optionally with functional groups such as ether, thioether, imine, amine, carboxyl, carbonyl or hydroxy; <??>(f) radicals RCC(R<1>)(R<2>)-O- (RC = alkylperfluoro and R<1>, R<2> = H or a radical form (a), (b), (c) or (d)); <??>(g) radicals (RB)2N- (RB = (a), (b), (c) or (d) or (e); one of RB may be H or both may form a divalent radical forming a ring with N); <??>(h) polymer radicals; or <??>(i) radicals having one or more cationic ionophores and/or several anionic ionophores. RD may be monovalent, part of a multivalent radical with several groups -Y-(CN)2 or a segment of a polymer. <??>Independent claims are included for: <??>(1) a polymerisation process using a described ionic compound as photoinitiator; <??>(2) cationic dye compositions; and <??>(3) use of the compounds as catalysts.
Patent EP-1267259-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HERTLING WILLIAM
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2001-12-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a computer-implemented method of updating a virtual
machine class file, including the steps of identifying (50) a class file for execution by
a virtual machine, accessing (52) the class file in a class file repository, and
downloading (53) the class file to a file system associated with the virtual machine.
Patent EP-1122595-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CAMP ALPHONSE DOMINIC
IPC: G03C1/95
Filed: 2001-01-15
Abstract: The invention relates to an element consisting essentially of a
photographic element comprising a base material having an upper surface
comprising an oriented sheet, at least one photosensitive silver halide layer, and at
least one sharpness enhancing agent above said photosensitive silver halide layer.
Patent EP-1136878-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BACCHETTA RICHARD W
IPC: G03B42/04
Filed: 2001-03-12
Abstract: An intraoral x-ray film packet is taught which includes a molded
thermoplastic frame (preferably injection molded) to which an x-ray dental packet
is sealed. The sealing method can be any one of a number of processes including,
but not limited to RF sealing, induction heat sealing, or ultrasonic sealing, as well
as using any one of various adhesives to affix the x-ray dental packet to the frame.
The injection molded thermoplastic frame provides a cushion to buffer and a soft
rounded edge to mask the sharp edges that occur on plastic encased x-ray dental
packets. Sealing of the injection molded thermoplastic frame to the x-ray dental
packet during manufacture results in a packet which includes a comfort enhancing
perimeter frame permanently integrated therewith. In such manner, the dental film
packet is manufactured with an integrally formed perimetric cushion. The dental
film packet is preferably formed with an outer envelope wherein one of the
opposing outer sheets is more rigid than the other. In this way, the laminated
perimetric edge formed to bond the two outer sheets together is generally coplanar
with the more rigid of the two outer sheets. This resultant planar surface on one
side of the packet aids in the accurate positioning of the packet into the frame and
further enhances the ability to die cut the packet and maintain outside dimension
tolerances.
Patent EP-1172660-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SAHA MURARI
IPC: G01R31/08
Filed: 2001-06-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for location of a fault which
has occurred on one of a plurality of lines in a power distribution
network where the location is performed with the said of measured
values of the common supply voltage of the said plurality of lines and
the currents of the said plurality of lines after the occurrence of a fault;
calculating the equivalent positive-sequence impedance    Z     f  / 1 k  and zero-sequence
impedance    Z     f  / 0 k  of the network in a pre-fault steady state for all
M nodes based on knowledge of the configuration and topology of the
network, and obtaining, via a superordinate protection system, which of
said plurality of lines has become faulty and which type of fault has
occurred. The invention is characterised by calculating the equivalent
impedance    Z   ek    using fault loop calculation depending on the fault type
as
 
where
     k   I    =      I       pN     3   I       p   -   I       pN        ,      Z     1     N    =      V       ph         I       p   - I     pN   |3    ,, 
and:    V   ph    - voltage at the faulty phase,    Z     1     f    - positive-sequence fault-loop
impedance obtained from measurements,    I   p   ,    I   pN    - adequately: fault-loop
and residual currents obtained from measurements,
and checking if Im(   Z   ek   ) ≥ 0,  k  = 1,2,.. M   
wherein, upon being fulfilled, the distance to fault is chosen.
Patent EP-1133021-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KURIMOTO NAOYA
IPC: H01R13/629
Filed: 2001-02-12
Abstract: The invention provides fitting detecting means that can be attached to a variety of types
of electrical connector. Guiding rails 30 are provided on both ends of a male housing
20, these guiding rails 30 allowing detecting units 40 to be attached. The detecting units
40 have spring holders 41 that house coiled springs 60 and sliders 61. Flange members
31 of the guiding rails 30 are inserted into guide grooves 43 of guiding members 42
formed on inner side faces of the spring holders 41, thereby attaching the detecting
units 40 to the female housing 20. The detecting units 40, if required, are attached to
the female housing 20 before male and female housings 10 and 20 are fitted together.
The sliders 61 of the detecting units 40 are pushed by the male housing 10 while the
male and female housings 10 and 20 are being fitted together, this compressing the
coiled springs 60 as they are being pushed towards the posterior.
Patent EP-1142548-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SCHAFFNER WALTER E
IPC: B60B33/04
Filed: 2001-04-03
Abstract: An anti-tip suspension for a wheel chair having rear casters is
defined. The suspension (22) includes a rocker arm support (48), a rocker arm (46)
and a spring (50). The rocker arm (46) is pivotally attached to the rocker arm
support (48) so that it is rotatable with respect to the rocker arm support (48). The
spring (50) engages the rocker arm (46) and rocker arm support (48), biasing them
away from one another. The rocker arm (46) includes a rotation limiter (60) that
limits the rotation of the rocker arm (46) with respect to the rocker arm support
(48) in one direction.
Patent EP-1145828-A2 (EP)
Inventor: FUJIHIRA TORU
IPC: B29C43/18
Filed: 2001-04-17
Abstract: A method for producing a composite structure having
a three-dimensionally curved portion (2) and a
cylindrical portion (3), comprising the steps of: 
   (a) placing an outer skin (4) made of a composite
prepreg on a forming die; (b) mounting a honeycomb core
(6) on a portion of the outer skin that forms the three-dimensionally
curved portion; (c) superimposing an inner
skin (5) made of a composite prepreg thereon; (d)
arranging a preformed frame member (8a) and a preformed
stringer member each made of a composite prepreg on a
portion of the inner skin that forms the cylindrical
portion to prepare an assembly; and (e) forming the
assembly by heating under a pressure. A composite
structure of the present invention can be produced by
the method.
Patent EP-1156673-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HIRAMATSU MAKOTO
IPC: H04N5/355
Filed: 2001-05-15
Abstract: Image data having a high S/N ratio is obtained
even when the exposure time is relatively long. To
achieve the above object, there is provided an image
input apparatus in which an accumulation mode is set
with the shutter open, thereby acquiring image data A1.
The shutter is then closed, and the accumulation mode
is set to acquire subtraction data between the image
data and black image data A2. This processing is
repeated to acquire image data A1 and subtraction data
A2, and these subtraction data are added. These
operations A1, A2, and A3 are repeated a predetermined
number of times to update addition data, and image
processing is performed on the basis of the updated
addition data.