baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-1118279-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BLECHMAN BERNARD
IPC: A41F9/02
Filed: 2001-01-18
Abstract: The present application describes an item of clothing the width of a
component part of which can be adjusted by the user, the clothing item
having a line or cord (1) at least partly encircling the relevant part,
which cord can be pulled by the wearer to adjust the width or tightness
of the part by means of gathering of the material of the part around the
line or cord. For the part of the circumference of the relevant part the
cord is concealed under the material but emerges at a desired point and
then passes again to the inside of the item of clothing so as to form a
cord pull section (6) on the inside of the clothing. The clothing item
includes means (5) for holding the component part in its tightened or
gathered condition about the cord, the cord pull section (6) being used by
the wearer for adjustment of the width of the relevant part.
Patent EP-1125765-A2 (EP)
Inventor: OUCHI HIDEO
IPC: F16D3/20
Filed: 2001-02-14
Abstract: A wheel-drive apparatus for an automobile comprises a
fixed outer race (3) adapted to be fixedly connected to the
suspension and having an inner peripheral surface on which
outer ring raceways in rows are formed, a wheel-supporting
hub having a first inner ring raceway formed at a middle
portion thereof, and a fixed inner race at an inside end
portion thereof, the inner race having an outer peripheral
surface on which a second inner ring raceway is formed, and
the hub (4) having a first spline hole (14) formed at the center
thereof, and a plurality of rolling members (6) rotatably
provided between the outer ring raceways and the first and
second inner ring raceways, respectively. 
     A stop ring (33a) is provided between and engaged with the
radially inside fitting portion and the radially outside
fitting portion to prevent the spline shaft (17a) from coming
away from the spline hole (14).
Patent EP-1136080-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SHALAEV EVGENYI YUR EVICH
IPC: A61L2/08
Filed: 2001-03-07
Abstract: The invention provides methods of protecting solid-state proteins from the
effects of ionizing radiation which comprise combining the protein with a radiation-protecting
amount of a methoxysalicylaldehyde derivative, preferably 3-methoxysalicylaldehyde;
radiation-protecting amounts of a methoxysalicylaldehyde
derivative, preferably 3-methoxysalicylaldehyde, and 6-hydroxy-2,5,7,8-tetramethylchroman-2-carboxylic
acid; or radiation-protecting amounts of a
methoxysalicylaldehyde derivative, preferably 3-methoxysalicylaldehyde and
isopropanol, prior to exposing the protein to ionizing radiation. 
     The invention further provides radiation-resistant pharmaceutical formulations
comprising a protein and a methoxysalicylaldehyde derivative, preferably 3-methoxysalicylaldehyde;
a protein and a combination of a methoxysalicylaldehyde
derivative, preferably 3-methoxysalicylaldehyde, and 6-hydroxy-2,5,7,8-tetramethylchroman-2-carboxylic
acid; or a protein and a combination of a
methoxysalicylaldehyde derivative, preferably 3-methoxysalicylaldehyde and
isopropanol. 
     The invention still further provides a composition comprising a combination of
a methoxysalicylaldehyde derivative, preferably 3-methoxysalicylaldehyde, and 6-hydroxy-2,5,7,8-tetramethylchroman-2-carboxylic
acid, and for the use of such
composition in pharmaceutical formulations as a radioprotectant.
Patent EP-1152529-A2 (EP)
Inventor: TAKAMINE YUICHI
IPC: H03H9/64
Filed: 2001-04-18
Abstract: A longitudinally coupled resonator-type surface acoustic wave filter (1)
includes a piezoelectric substrate (2) and at least three IDTs (13-15) provided on
the piezoelectric substrate along the propagation direction of the surface acoustic
wave and each having a plurality of electrode fingers. In at least one of the IDTs
(e.g. 13), the electrode finger period of a first portion (13a,13b) that is adjacent to
the side edge of another IDT (14) in the propagation direction of the surface
acoustic wave is different from the electrode finger period of a second portion
(13c-13g) that is the remaining part of the IDT.
Patent EP-1253553-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ARNAUD CHANTAL
IPC: G06N5/02
Filed: 2001-11-21
Abstract: Selon le procédé, on saisit une base de connaissances (A) comportant des ambiguïtés, on saisit un ensemble (B) de catégories mathématiques sous forme de fragments cohérents d'un langage de programmation fonctionnel, on fait interagir la base (10) et l'ensemble (13) pour spécifier les composantes d'un code source de programmation, extraire les ambiguïtés de la base et obtenir une base (14) libre d'ambiguïtés. Le procédé est mis en oeuvre avec au moins un ordinateur, des moyens logiciels informatiques de saisie de la base (10), des moyens logiciels informatiques de calcul (13) pour, sous la commande d'au moins un opérateur, coopérer avec les moyens de saisie et éliminer les ambiguïtés de la base de connaissances. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1150506-A2 (EP)
Inventor: IKONEN ARI M
IPC: H04N7/167
Filed: 2001-04-25
Abstract: A personalized smart card stores therein public and private cryptography
keys stored which are used to securely request and receive subscriber content
data from a service provider, utilizing a remote control device.
Patent EP-1136645-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HEHENFELDER FRANZ
IPC: E06B5/16
Filed: 2001-01-30
Abstract: The sectional door (1) consists of panels (3) hinged together (2). Each panel consists of a metal shell (4) and an insulated filling (5). The abutting parts (8) between the panels are sealed and contain fire-protection laminates. The inside and outside of the abutting parts are each by covered by covering strips (11,12) fixed to one of the panels and covering the other. Covering strips swiveling on a swivel axis parallel with the hinge-axis grip over the inside of the hinges. The covering strips consist o f an outer sheet metal casing (13) and an inner layer of insulating material(14).
Patent EP-1250763-A2 (EP)
Title: Boucle de poursuite en frequence a ajustage doppler par trajets multiples
Inventor: AGRAWAL AVNEESH
IPC: H04B1/7073
Filed: 2001-01-26
Abstract: Chaque doigt d'un récepteur RAKE calcule une erreur de fréquence de doigt. La moyenne pondérée de toutes les erreurs de fréquence est calculée et filtrée pour former un signal de commande destiné à faire varier la fréquence de synthétiseurs de FI (fréquences intermédiaires) et de HF, compte tenu du décalage de fréquence commun observé à chaque doigt. De plus, chaque doigt est pourvu d'un rotateur servant à fournir un ajustage de fréquence spécifique du doigt. La fréquence de chaque doigt est ajustée par rétroaction de l'erreur de fréquence du doigt.
Patent EP-1258178-A2 (EP)
Inventor: DANA DAVID E
IPC: B32B5/28
Filed: 2001-02-22
Abstract: Cette invention concerne un support électronique (10) qui comprend: a) au moins un matériau de renfort (20) en fibre tissée formé d'au moins une fibre exempte de verre basaltique; et b) au moins un matériau de base (16) placé au contact d'au moins une partie dudit matériau de renfort (20), le matériau de base (16) comprenant au moins un polymère non fluoré et au moins une charge inorganique (18). La charge inorganique (18) comprend au moins un lubrifiant solide inorganique lamellaire non hydratable présentant une grande résistivité électrique. Elle comprend également au moins 6 % en poids d'un poids total cumulé de la charge inorganique (18) et du matériau de base relativement aux matières solides totales.
Patent EP-1263329-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BOJARSKI RAYMOND
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 2001-03-14
Abstract: Sheaths for implantable fixation devices and methods of using the sheaths are disclosed. In some embodiments, the sheaths have a flexible body with a perforated wall, and an interior of the body is sized and shaped to receive the fixation device. In other embodiments, the sheaths include a plurality of flexible or inflexible tubes arranged to form a ring, where the central cavity defined by the ring is sized and shaped to receive the fixation device.
Patent EP-1268581-A2 (EP)
Inventor: VANDERLAAN DOUGLAS G
IPC: C08F2/46
Filed: 2001-03-22
Abstract: L'invention concerne des amorçeurs d'acylphosphine utilisés pour la fabrication de  lentilles ophtalmiques. Ces amorçeurs sont stabilisés par ajout d'un acide à un mélange monomère utilisé pour la fabrication de lentilles.
Patent EP-1320804-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HALBERT JOHN
IPC: G11C5/00
Filed: 2001-09-14
Abstract: The present invention utilizes a buffer to isolate a stack of memory devices, thereby taking advantage of the increased memory density available from stacked memory devices while reducing capacitive loading. A memory module in accordance with the present invention may include a stack of memory devices and a buffer coupled to the first and second memory devices and arranged to capacitively isolate the first and second memory devices from a bus. In a memory system in accordance with the present invention, multiple buffered stacks of memory devices are preferably coupled in a point-to-point arrangement, thereby further reducing capacitive loading.
Patent EP-1303185-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SOUTHWORTH JOHN
IPC: A01N61/00
Filed: 2001-07-12
Abstract: The invention relates to pesticidial composition comprising an insect growth regulating insecticide (IGR) and a solvent system comprising an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent and/or a propylene glycol monoalkyl ether and/or a pyrrolidone solvent, a method for making such a composition and a method of treating or controlling insects and parasites on animals.
Patent EP-1338141-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GELISSEN JOHAN H A
IPC: H04N5/00
Filed: 2001-08-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a TV signal receiver (5) having a first input terminal (7) for receiving a first input signal, a first unit (11) for deriving a first TV signal from the first input signal, a second unit (xx) for supplying a second TV signal. A signal combination unit (19) replaces in response to a first control signal at least a part of the first TV signal by the second TV signal so as to obtain a composite TV signal. The composite TV signal is supplied to an output terminal. Control signal generator means (25) are provided for generating the first control signal. The TV signal receiver further comprises a storage device (17) for storing and reading the first TV signal so as to enable to delay the first TV signal prior to submitting the first TV signal to the signal combination unit, the storage device being adapted to suspend reading the first TV signal in response to the first control signal.
Patent EP-1433124-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LA COUR SOEBORG JENS
IPC: G09F3/18
Filed: 2001-10-23
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an RFID label (40) as a destination information carrier for an article (K) to be transported, in particular a piece of baggage, a printer (10) for preparing at least labels (50) as destination information carriers for the article (K) to be transported, a tag (60) for an article (K) to be transported and a system for labeling an article (K) to be transported and a method therefor. According to the invention it is provided that an RFID label (50) remains on a piece of baggage (K) to be transported until said label (40) has a malfunction and has to be replaced.
Patent EP-1381355-A2 (EP)
Inventor: QUIRK STEPHEN
IPC: A61K31/4168
Filed: 2001-12-21
Abstract: The present invention provides compounds that are effective in treating disorders caused by the enzymatic activity of matrix metalloproteinases. These disorders include, but are not limited to, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, periodontal disease, aberrant angiogenesis, tumor invasion and metastasis, corneal ulceration, and in complications of diabetes. The present invention is also is useful for treating wounds.
Patent EP-1198141-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KALEVO OSSI
IPC: H04N7/30
Filed: 1998-03-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of removing blocking artefacts from a frame of a
digital video signal in a video encoder (10), the video encoder comprising a motion
compensated prediction loop (11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19) in which a prediction
(P n (x,y)) for a subsequent frame of the digital video signal is formed, the motion
compensated prediction loop comprising encoding (12), decoding (14) and motion
compensated prediction (17, 18, 19) operations. According to the method of the
invention, the frame is encoded by blocks, decoded and stored in a frame memory
(16) for use as a reference frame (R n (x,y)) in motion compensated prediction (17),
a certain number (n) of pixels are selected for filtering from both sides of a block
boundary (30) within the frame and the values of the pixels are corrected by
applying a filtering operation (43) within (33, 34) the motion compensated
prediction loop prior to use of the frame as a reference frame (R n (x,y)) in motion
compensated prediction (17) of a subsequent frame. The invention also relates to
a corresponding method applied in a video decoder (20) and to a video encoder
(10) and a video decoder (20) which apply the respective methods according to
the invention.
Patent EP-1258344-A2 (EP)
Inventor: TOKONABE HIDEO
IPC: E04C2/36
Filed: 2002-04-10
Abstract: The present invention provides a vacuum heat-insulating
block including a honeycomb core, wherein the block structure
prevents the honeycomb core having a low bulk specific gravity
from collapsing by atmospheric pressure, the block attaining
flexibility and sound absorption property. The vacuum
heat-insulating block 100 according to the present invention
is basically composed of a core utilizing a plurality of layered
honeycomb members 50 (formed by bonding a honeycomb core member
51 to a support plate 55) and covering the core with a cover
member 70. Moreover, a woven or non-woven fabric 60 having air
permeability is disposed between the layers of honeycomb core
members 51.
Patent EP-1282039-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KIZAKI OSAMU
IPC: B41J5/30
Filed: 2002-07-30
Abstract: An information processing apparatus, which
attends to inputting and outputting of image data, and
processes the image data by performing a job that uses a
resource, includes a time-division resource allocation
unit which performs the job by consecutively performing
resource acquisition and release for job subsections
into which the job is divided, a one-time resource
allocation unit which performs the job without a break
from a start to an end thereof by performing resource
acquisition and release only once for the job, and a
resource control unit which selects one of the time-division
resource allocation unit and the one-time
resource allocation unit to be applied to the job in
response to a type of the job.
Patent EP-1293805-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SHIMIZU HIROHIKO
IPC: G01T3/06
Filed: 2002-09-12
Abstract: To provide a neutron scintillator, which does not contain
a heavy element, which is absolutely necessary in realizing a
scintillation detector having low sensitivity to gamma ray and
fully capable of counting high intensity neutron, Cu is doped
in oxide comprised of Li and B. The oxide comprised of Li and
B is a transparent single crystal having composition ratio of
Li 2 B 4 O 7 . The neutron scintillator contains Cu by 0.001 to 0.1wt%.
Furthermore, a (001) plane cut off perpendicularly to a growth
axis and polished from the single crystal whose orientation has
been grown in a 〈001〉 axis is made to be a scintillator plate
crystal.
Patent EP-1346889-A2 (EP)
Inventor: PIENTKA RAINER
IPC: B60S1/08
Filed: 2002-11-07
Abstract: The rain sensor has several measurement paths (38) passing through the window pane (18) and optimized for the thickness (D) of the pane. In the course of at least one measurement path the radiation passes through a focusing element. A light guide element is arranged in the course of at least one measurement path has a raised, preferably cylindrical element carrying the focusing element on its base.
Patent EP-1324547-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GAVETTE SHERMAN LEON
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2002-11-22
Abstract: A method of securing the channel by a QoS manager in an  ad hoc  network having a
contention protocol including a normal priority resolution period having multiple priority
resolution slots therein, wherein the contention protocol includes plural contention state slots, and
wherein plural devices content for transmission time on the network by transmitting priority
resolution symbols during a priority resolution period, including defining a QoS manager
constructed and arranged to compete with the plural devices on the network; and providing an
extended priority resolution slot for transmission of a priority resolution symbol at the end of the
normal priority resolution period.
Patent EP-1316811-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CANGIANI GENE L
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2002-11-25
Abstract: A transmitter employing a cryptographic algorithm and key generates and
transmits a staggered pulse signal that includes a plurality of high-power pulses
that are part of a pseudonoise (PN) code. The high-power pulses are separated
by a group of low-power chips and the time interval between the high-power
pulses is varied according to the cryptographic algorithm and key. A receiver,
employing a corresponding cryptographic algorithm and key receives the
signal and correlates it with a locally generated code that is modified according
to the cryptographic algorithm and key to detect the phase of the received PN
code. The receiver also can include a matched filter configured according to
the cryptographic algorithm and key to detect the sequence of high-power
pulses in the received signal.
Patent EP-1319969-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SACRIPANTE GUERINO G
IPC: G09F9/37
Filed: 2002-12-09
Abstract: A display material for use in an electric paper system includes two
opposing outer surfaces, between which is disposed a plurality of optically and
electrically anisotropic elements suspended in a substance capable of being liquified.
A rotatable disposition of each element is achievable while the element is suspended
in the substance and the substance is liquified.
Patent EP-1251267-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WALSH ENDA M
IPC: F02M59/36
Filed: 2002-04-09
Abstract: A mechanism for controlling forces in a valve assembly such as flow induced
forces. The valve assembly comprises a valve body defining first and second flow passages.
A valve is movable in the valve body along an axis to control fluid flow between the first and
the second flow passages. The valve has first and second control edges that are relatively
spaced axially and radially such that the valve includes a radially extending surface between
the first and second control edges. First and second restrictions are formed between the first
and second control edges and the valve body, respectively. The first and second restrictions
form a intermediate pressure region such that when the first and second flow passages are at
different fluid pressures with fluid flowing past the valve, the intermediate region acts on the
radially extending surface of the valve.
Patent EP-1297918-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MATTHEWS SHANE PETER
IPC: B23P19/04
Filed: 1999-08-03
Abstract: Fastener delivery apparatus for automatically selecting and delivering fasteners
such as rivets to a setting tool. The fasteners are pre-loaded in a package (4) and dispense
via at least one fastener delivery tube (6) that interconnects the setting tool (1) to a fastener
feeder device (5). The fastener feeder device (5) releases selected fasteners from the package (4)
into the delivery tube. The fasteners are transportable individually or in groups in the
tube (6) from the feeder device (5) to the tool (1). A transfer station (7) attached to the tool (1) or the
delivery tube (6) transfers a fastener from the delivery apparatus into the tool (1), the transfer
station (7) being moveable between a first position in which an exit of the transfer station (7)
is adjacent to the tool (1) so that a delivered fastener may be inserted by the transfer
station (7) into the tool (1) and a second position in which it is clear of the tool (1) so as to
permit the tool (1) or a portion thereof to move towards a workpiece to insert a loaded
fastener. The delivery tube (6) has wear resistant elements. The apparatus allows smooth,
rapid and reliable delivery of fasteners of various sizes and types to the nose of a
setting tool (1) in any particular order and provides all the fastener types for any particular
work cycle.
Patent EP-1241748-A2 (EP)
Inventor: EDER CHRISTIAN
IPC: H01S3/094
Filed: 2002-02-19
Abstract: The method involves producing a pump wave generator with at least one pump source that can generate pump waves with first, second, third and fourth equidistant pump wavelengths and controlling the generator so that a pump wave is generated at each of the first, second and fourth wavelengths. The generator is controlled so that no pump wave is generated at the third wavelength so that overall a non-equidistant pump channel pattern is produced.. An Independent claim is also included for the following: a pump wavelength generator.
Patent EP-1255394-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BAUMEISTER MARKUS
IPC: G06F21/31
Filed: 2002-04-23
Abstract: A network has network nodes and a software system distributed over the network nodes within which, on first access to an access-protected object of the system, an authentication of the user is provided. The authentication is valid at least for a further access to an access-protected object. The duration of the validity of the authentication is dependent on the duration of access to the access-protected object and/or on the context of the use of the system.
Patent EP-1296375-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CIURZYNSKI DAVID R
IPC: H01R4/02
Filed: 2002-04-18
Abstract: A bonding pad for connecting an electrical energy
storage device to an implantable medical device, is
described. The bonding pad comprises at least two
contact surfaces, one have a channel for receiving the
terminal lead of the electrical energy storage device,
the other being relatively planar for contact to the
medical device. That way, the channel provides for
increased surface area contact with the terminal lead for
a more robust connection while the opposite, planar
contact surface provides flexibility for contact to a
lead of the medical device.
Patent EP-1291040-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ISHIYAMA KEIICHI
IPC: B09B3/00
Filed: 2002-09-06
Abstract: A method for decontaminating and neutralizing solid
residue remaining in a munition shell of an abandoned
chemical weapon includes the steps of dissolving the solid
residue using an organic solvent to obtain a solid residue
solution, and neutralizing the solid residue solution with
an alkaline solution and an oxidant.
Patent EP-1300280-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MAIER DIETER
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2002-09-13
Abstract: A rearward facing child safety seat for use in a
vehicle, comprises a seat structure (50) having a seat
portion and a backrest portion (48) for supporting a seat
occupant (40) and a support surface (32) for resting on a
vehicle seat cushion. A releasable connector (38) is
mounted on a link (52) for engagement with a standard
anchorage unit associated with the vehicle seat. The link
(52) projects from an end of the seat portion of the child
seat structure opposite to the backrest portion (48) and is
attached to the child seat structure (50) by a coupling
joint (54) located above the support surface (32) so as to
permit angular movement of the child seat structure (50)
relative to the link (52).
Patent EP-1316519-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CORLEY ANDREW A
IPC: B65G17/32
Filed: 2002-10-18
Abstract: Split belt modules (320) used to construct modular plastic conveyor belts. Each module (320) includes a first piece (322) and a second piece (323), each of which has sets of hinge eyes on opposite ends. The module pieces (322,323) mate to form complete belt modules (320). Hinge pins extending through the hinge eyes at the ends of each module connect the pieces together. Other components, such as rollers (366), can be inserted into and removed from the unmated pieces (322,323) and retained in place by retention structure when the module pieces are mated.