baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-1016390-A1 (EP)
Inventor: WIERLACHER STEFAN
IPC: A61F13/494
Filed: 1998-12-30
Abstract: A disposable absorbent article adapted to form a tridimensional
shape before use with a generally upwardly convex rear region, having a
body facing surface and a garment facing surface, a longitudinal symmetry
plane, a front end edge and a rear end edge, and comprising a liquid
pervious topsheet, a backsheet joined to said topsheet and an absorbent
core intermediate the backsheet and the topsheet. The disposable
absorbent articles of the present invention are preferably applied directly to
the user's body, and comprise improved side features which extend
laterally and are capable of staying in close contact with the user's inner
thigh area, and adjacent to that, when the disposable absorbent article is
applied to the user's body.
Patent EP-1013773-A1 (EP)
Inventor: QUADEFLIEG PETER JAN LEONARD M
IPC: C12P41/00
Filed: 1998-12-22
Abstract: Process for the preparation of an α-aminonitrile
with enhanced optical purity wherein a
mixture of the enantiomers of a chiral N-formyl α-aminonitrile
is brought into contact with an acylase,
whereby one of the enantiomers of the N-formylaminonitrile
is selectively deformylated into the
unprotected corresponding α-aminonitrile, and a process
for the preparation of an α-aminonitrile with enhanced
optical purity wherein a mixture of the enantiomers of
a chiral (unprotected) α-aminonitrile is subjected to a
formylation reaction in the presence of an acylase and
a formylating agent whereby one of the enantiomers is
selectively converted in N-formyl α-aminonitrile.
Preferably a peptide deformylase with a bivalent metal
ion wherein the metal is chosen from group 5-11 of the
periodic system, is used as acylase, for instance a
peptide deformylase chosen from the class EC 3.5.2.27
or EC 3.5.1.31. Such peptide deformylases often contain
the sequences of (I) HEXXH, (ii) EGCLS and (iii)
GXGXAAXQ. 
The bivalent metal is preferably chosen from the group
of Fe, Ni, Mn and Co, in particular Ni or Fe.
Patent EP-0854174-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SHARMA PAM
IPC: A61L31/04
Filed: 1998-01-21
Abstract: A thin-walled rubber article with a relatively low
modulus, prepared by dip forming, formed from a
composition comprising styrene-isoprene-styrene (S-I-S)
triblock copolymer, and styrene-butadiene-styrene (S-B-S)
triblock copolymer with a S-I-S content in excess of at
least 76% by weight. The composition additionally
contains antiblocking agent to prevent the articles from
sticking together, especially polyethylene wax. The
articles are preferably gloves.
Patent EP-0858977-A1 (EP)
Inventor: TSUCHIYA ICHIRO
IPC: D06B1/08
Filed: 1998-02-12
Abstract: In a resin coating applicator, a holder (14) is fixed
on a base (15) fitted to a drawing machine, and in the
holder (14), hot water can be circulated from an inlet
(18). The inner circumferential surface of the holder (14)
is formed into a tapered shape so that the outer
circumferential surface of a cup-like member (14) of a
cartridge type coating sub-assembly (1) is fitted to the
holder (14). The respective outer circumferential surfaces
of a nipple (2) and a coating die (3) are cylindrical so as
to be fitted to the inner circumferential surfaces of an
inner cylindrical member (6), and they are positioned by a
step portion. Further, they are pressed from the upper and
lower sides by the bottom portion of the cup-like member
(4) and a lid member (5). The lid member (5) is fastened
to the cup-like member (4) integrally by a thread.
Patent EP-0866626-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KHOSRAVI-SICHANI BAHMAN
IPC: H04Q3/00
Filed: 1998-03-09
Abstract: The apparatus and method of the present invention provides even
loadsharing of round-robin querying of replicated databases in a network architecture
which responds to network conditions. The network architecture utilizes a round-robin
routing table that includes correlated index numbers, point codes and addresses of the
replicated databases. The network architecture responds to incoming queries with
searching of the round-robin routing table by incrementing to a successor index number
and an associated point code. The network architecture may further determine whether the
database at the address pointed by the point code is accessible. If not, the network
architecture increments to another successor index number to locate an accessible database.
When an accessible database is found, the point code is set to the address of the accessible
database and the query is forwarded to that address.
Patent EP-0869199-A1 (EP)
Inventor: DAVENPORT ROBERT E
IPC: C23C14/56
Filed: 1998-03-31
Abstract: The present invention provides a vacuum chamber (50)
that reduces the amount of time required to draw a vacuum
after replacing consumables or performing routine maintenance
by preserving the vacuum in a portion of the chamber. More
particularly, the chamber employs an isolation valve (60) to
isolate a frequently replaced consumable or component in a
first portion (54) of the chamber so that only the first
portion of the chamber is exposed to the surrounding
environment and the volume of gas or air that must be reevacuated
is reduced. A gate valve is provided to form a
seal with a valve seat that is either formed into the chamber
wall or provided by a valve body. Once the second portion is
sealed, a lid (55) to the first portion may be opened for
access.
Patent EP-0878532-A1 (EP)
Inventor: DALY DANIEL T
IPC: C10L1/18
Filed: 1998-05-14
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a fuel additive composition containing
(i) a polyether alcohol of the formula
 
wherein R is hydrogen or a hydrocarbyl group of 1 to about 30 carbon atoms; R 1  is
hydrogen or a hydrocarbyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms or mixtures thereof
provided that no more than 10 mole% of R 1  is hydrogen and where the polyether
alcohol is soluble in gasoline; and x is a number from about 4 to about 40;
   (ii) a hydrocarbylphenol having 1-3 hydrocarbyl groups such that the total
weight average molecular weight of the hydrocarbyl groups is about 250 to about
6000; 
and   (iii) optionally a third component containing a nitrogen-containing dispersant;  
wherein the weight ratio of the polyether alcohol to the hydrocarbylphenol is about
3:1 to about 1:20. 
     The compositions are useful in reducing intake valve deposit and do not
contribute to the increase in combustion chamber deposit in port fuel injected
engines.
Patent EP-0957523-A1 (EP)
Inventor: STEVENS GARY DON
IPC: H01L31/0288
Filed: 1998-05-15
Abstract: A method (10,30) of boron doping a semiconductor particle using boric
acid to obtain a p-type doped particle. Either silicon spheres or silicon powder is mixed
with a diluted solution of boric acid having a predetermined concentration. The spheres
are dried (16), with the boron film then being driven (18) into the sphere. A melt
procedure mixes the driven boron uniformly throughout the sphere. In the case of
silicon powder, the powder is metered out (38) into piles and melted/fused (40) with an
optical furnace. Both processes obtain a p-type doped silicon sphere with desired
resistivity. Boric acid is not a restricted chemical, is inexpensive, and does not pose
any special shipping, handling, or disposal requirements.
Patent EP-0899324-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GODICI PATRICK EDWARD
IPC: C10M169/04
Filed: 1998-08-25
Abstract: Turbine oils of improved corrosion resistance comprise a synthetic
ester base stock and additives comprising a combination of a dibasic carboxylic
acid and a second component selected from N-acyl derivative of C 10 -C 20  linear
or branched alkyl or alkenyl monocarboxylic acid, alkyl or alkenyl succinic
acid/anhydride ester or hemi-linear or branched ester and hydroxylated
derivatives of such esters or hemi esters, and linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl
substituted succinimide or amino substituted succinimide.
Patent EP-0989402-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MAES JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: G01N31/16
Filed: 1998-09-28
Abstract: A test method for determining the content of carboxylic acid-based
corrosion inhibitors in a coolant or heat exchange fluid
comprises:
   (a) placing a sample comprising a predetermined amount of the
material to be tested in a titration vessel,   (b) stirring the sample while adding an acidic reagent at a
constant rate,   (c) measuring the pH of the stirred sample as the acidic
reagent is added,   (d) observing a first equilibrium point (EP1) demonstrated by
a rapid drop in pH,   (e) continuing addition of acidic reagent and measuring the pH
until a second equilibrium point (EP2), demonstrated by a
further rapid drop in pH, is reached, and   (f) determining the amount of carboxylic acid-based corrosion
inhibitor in the sample from the amount of acidic reagent
added between EP1 and EP2.    
     Apparatus for conducting the test method comprises a titration
vessel (1), first and second reservoirs (2,3) for acidic
reagent and waste neutralizing agent respectively, a first pump
means (4) for transferring acidic reagent from the first
reservoir (2) to the titration vessel (1), and a second pump
means (5) for transferring waste neutralizing agent to the
titration vessel (1) from the second reservoir (3), stirring
means (8) for stirring samples in the titration vessel (1), a
pH electrode (9) in the titration vessel (1), display means
(10) for displaying information determined by tests conducted
in the apparatus, and electronic control means (11) for
controlling said apparatus.
Patent EP-0863635-A1 (EP)
Inventor: DUPUY PIERRE
IPC: H04L7/10
Filed: 1998-03-02
Abstract: The invention concerns a method comprising two possible transmission modes: a first mode, whereby a first transmitter equipment (1) transmits frames comprising sufficient auxiliary data to enable the safe acquisition by a first receiver equipment (2) of the frame synchronisation, these auxiliary data including in particular a synchronising pattern; a second mode whereby said first transmitter equipment transmits insufficient auxiliary data to enable the safe acquisition by the first receiver equipment said synchronising frame but further enabling it, by means of the previously acquired knowledge of said synchronising frame, in said first mode to determine loss of synchronising frame. The loss of synchronising frame by first receiver equipment is signalled to said first transmitter equipment by a second transmitter equipment (15) switching from said second transmission mode to said first transmission mode, and by the detection of this change in transmission mode by a second receiver equipment (16), and said second transmitter equipment transmitting, in the second mode, so-called modified frames not comprising any sequence of usable data imitating the synchronising pattern of the first mode.
Patent EP-0864296-A1 (EP)
Inventor: CHOAY PATRICK
IPC: A61B10/02
Filed: 1998-03-11
Abstract: The instrument consists of an elongated handle (1) equipped at one end (9) with a basically cylindrical rod (6) which has a series of transverse projecting elements (11) for scraping the mucous lining of the uterus to remove cells. The lengthwise rod and transverse elements are made from a thermoplastic material such as polyurethane, with the transverse elements having a rigidity which is lower than the rod. The instrument can incorporate a second rod (12) which is set transversely relative to the handle and has scraping elements (13). The second rod is curved in shape, with its concave side facing towards the distal end of the instrument. The instrument enables samples to be taken from different parts of the womb lining at the same time, reducing operating time and cost.
Patent EP-0913597-A1 (EP)
Inventor: PONSON FREDERIC
IPC: F16D23/14
Filed: 1998-10-08
Abstract: The de-clutching stop control device comprises a tube guide (3) and a de-clutching stop provided with an operating part (16) and a bearing (1) sliding on a part of the tube guide. A control part (23) acts on the stop. A vibration absorber is located between the stop and the control part on a metal support plate (20) of the operating part.
Patent EP-0968917-A1 (EP)
Title: Air backflow limiting valve for the leading edge openings of a paraglider
Inventor: MAYORAZ JACQUES
IPC: B64D17/02
Filed: 1998-07-01
Abstract: The wing is made up of box section, the center one of which comprises a central inlet leading to valves that inflate the wing.
Patent EP-0930398-A1 (EP)
Inventor: THEURER JOSEF
IPC: E01B33/00
Filed: 1998-12-10
Abstract: Each track section (3,4) is measured by recording the high points (19) in relation to an absolute reference system (17), with the forming of actual position curves (18). Parallel to this, by a machine reference system (9), actual upright heights (27) are determined. A common desired position curve (20) is formed for the measured sections (3,4), which from the high points (19) and laid between these, the curve course of the actual position curves (18) are assembled with smoothed design sections (21). The track correction values (22) are determined by forming a difference between the actual curve (18) of the respective branch section and the common desired curve (20). The track position correction is carried out with synchronous lifting and/or lateral shifting of measured and adjacent track sections (3, 4) corresponding to the determined track correction values (22).
Patent EP-0968422-A1 (EP)
Inventor: PIRAN URI
IPC: G01N33/553
Filed: 1998-02-02
Abstract: Novel binding assay techniques have been developed which improve accuracy and sensitivity via accounting for interfering factors. They rely on use, in a simultaneous incubation, of two or more different labels, some of which are used primarily to detect analyte, and others to detect interfering substances originating in the sample. The mathematical relationships between the labels allow corrections that lead to more accurate and sensitive determination of the presence and concentration of the analyte.
Patent EP-1007915-A1 (EP)
Inventor: CECH LEONARD S
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 1998-01-13
Abstract: A hydrostatic weight sensor element (10) with a pressure sensor (24) for detecting weight applied to a fluid filled load supporting bladder (12) has a volume restorer (32) for re-expanding the load supporting bladder (12) when the load is removed, and a check valve (34) that readmits a sensing fluid, such as air, into the bladder (12) when the internal pressure drops lower than the ambient air pressure. The volume restorer (32) is shaped so that the amount of fluid admitted (28) is less than the volume capacity of the sensor element. A pressure relief valve (42) is provided for overload conditions.
Patent EP-0993745-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SANDERS STEPHEN H III
IPC: H04M3/50
Filed: 1998-01-20
Abstract: A dispatch controller (103) located logically external to an existing telephone network (101) is coupled to the telephone network. When an originating device (e.g., 111) desires to initiate a dispatch call, the originating device transmits a call request to the telephone network, wherein the call request includes an identification (ID) of the originating device and a target address associated with the dispatch controller. The telephone network provides the call request to the dispatch controller. Upon receiving the call request, the dispatch controller retrieves dispatch-related information from a database (105) coupled to the dispatch controler based on the originating device's ID. Based on the retrieved information, the dispatch controller identifies a group of target devices (e.g., 107-110) for the dispatch call. The dispatch controller then generates and sends control signals to the originating device and the group of target devices via the telephone network to establish and manage the dispatch call.
Patent EP-0970228-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BAULCOMBE DAVID CHARLES
IPC: C12N15/63
Filed: 1998-02-12
Abstract: The invention presents DNA constructs comprising a promoter operably linked to DNA which can be transcribed in a plant cell to an RNA transcript, wherein the RNA transcript comprises plant virus sequence from an RNA virus which confers on the RNA transcript the ability to replicate in the cytoplasm of the plant cell, wherein the transcript lacks all or part of the viral genome not required for replication in the cytoplasm, and further comprises at least one targeting sequence which is foreign to the plant virus sequence and causes post-transcriptional gene silencing of one or more target genes. The invention also presents methods to use the DNA construct to cause post-transcriptional gene silencing of a target gene in a plant.
Patent EP-1018172-A1 (EP)
Inventor: PARK SEUNG-EEK
IPC: H01L41/09
Filed: 1998-01-27
Abstract: Cette invention se rapporte à des cristaux orientés de type ∫001⊃ d'une solution solide de niobate de plomb-zinc et de titanate de plomb (0 à 5 mole % de titanate de plomb) qui possèdent un couplage électromécanique élevé, supérieur à 85 %, et présentent une transition de phase induite par champ électrique pour des niveaux de champs électriques supérieurs à 10 x Ec (où Ec est le champ coercitif), ce qui se traduit par un accroissement des tensions d'attaque du transducteur, par une diminution de la dégradation lors de la fabrication et par des caractéristiques du transducteur, telles que forte sensibilité / grande largeur de bande, résultant de couplages électromécaniques élevés, pouvant atteindre 92 %. Les cristaux orientés de type ∫001⊃ de la solution solide de niobate de plomb-magnésium et de titanate de plomb (20 à 50 mole % de titanate de plomb) présentent également des couplages électromécaniques élevés, supérieurs à 85 % et pouvant atteindre 94 %, ce qui permet d'utiliser ces cristaux pour fabriquer des transducteurs offrant à la fois une forte sensibilité et une grande largeur de bande.
Patent EP-0964841-A1 (EP)
Inventor: AYLEN PETER B
IPC: C05C9/00
Filed: 1998-02-19
Abstract: L'invention a trait à de l'urée particulaire aux propriétés améliorées de dureté, de non-friabilité et de non agglutination et qui se révèle des plus utile comme produit à appliquer directement sur les sols ou comme intermédiaire pour une incorporation subséquente à des mélanges solides en vrac et ce, en compagnie d'autres agents fertilisants. Le produit, qui consiste en un mélange d'urée et de matières inorganiques finement fractionnées issues du groupe constitué par de l'oxyde de calcium, de l'hydroxyde de calcium, du ciment et des cendres volantes, se présente sous forme particulaire, notamment sous l'aspect de granules ou de sphérules.
Patent EP-0965010-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ATKINSON ALAN WILLIAM
IPC: F16J15/06
Filed: 1998-02-06
Abstract: L'invention concerne un agent anti-ahérent à base d'eau comprenant entre 30 et 99 % en poids de matières solides totales de vermiculite exfoliée chimiquement et entre 1 et 70 % en poids de matières solides totales d'une charge du type plaque. De tels agents anti-adhérents sont particulièrement adaptés pour être utilisés avec des joints d'étanchéité. Un agent anti-adhérent anisotrope est formé, ce qui facilite le décollage d'autres matières à partir de celui-ci.
Patent EP-0959935-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BANDER NEIL H
IPC: A61F2/958
Filed: 1998-02-04
Abstract: L'invention concerne une sonde de drainage sus-pubienne (10) destinée à drainer la vessie et à maintenir la perméabilité de l'urètre d'un patient, suite à une prostatectomie totale. La sonde comporte un élément allongé (11) doté d'un passage de drainage (12) s'étendant longitudinalement dans celui-ci, et plusieurs entrées de drainage (21) situées dans une zone de drainage de celui-ci, qui constituent un accès extérieur au passage de drainage situé dans la vessie du patient. Un premier et un deuxième ballon de rétention (17, 18) sont connectés à l'élément allongé, et placés de façon distale et proximale par rapport aux entrées de drainage, respectivement. L'élément allongé comporte également un premier et un deuxième passage de gonflage (26, 27) destinés au gonflage et au dégonflage individuels et indépendants des ballons de rétention. Des valves de raccordement à sens unique (32, 33) sont placées à l'extrémité proximale de la sonde en vue de commander le gonflage et le dégonflage des ballons via les passages de gonflage. L'élément allongé comporte également une partie proximale (15) s'étendant au travers du site d'accès percutané (30) pour être connectée à un sac collecteur d'urine du passage de drainage.
Patent EP-0971806-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BITTNER EDWARD H
IPC: B23B31/20
Filed: 1998-02-27
Abstract: A precision center (10) for mounting a workpiece (wp) for precision machining thereof includes a modified head center (20), an actuating assembly (40), a drive assembly (50), and a double-arcuate floating collet (60). The actuating assembly (40) is mounted within the modified head center (20) and operative to generate an actuating force. The drive assembly (50) is mounted within the modified head center (20), is mechanically coupled in combination with the actuating assembly (40), and is operative in response to the actuating force to generate a drive force. The double-arcuate floating collet (60) is integrated in combination with the modified head center (20), is mechanically coupled in combination with the drive assembly (50), and is operative in response to the drive force to be alternatively reconfigured to an expanded condition wherein the double-arcuate floating collet (60) is expanded to simultaneously frictionally engage the modified head center (20) and the workpiece (wp) for precision machining thereof and to a contracted condition wherein the workpiece (wp) may be disengaged from the modified head center (20).
Patent EP-0966778-A1 (EP)
Inventor: STOLTZ BJOERN
IPC: H01S5/227
Filed: 1998-03-06
Abstract: Dans un laser à semiconducteurs comprenant une structure mésa (11) la distribution du courant latéral dans la structure mésa (11) est contrôlée pour réduire le courant au niveau des parois de la structure mésa à proximité de la couche active (15) du laser, par la mise en place, dans la structure mésa d'une couche (13) bloquant le courant qui comporte une ouverture (14) dont la largeur est inférieure à celle de la structure mésa (11) et dont la position est centrée par rapport à ladite structure mésa (11).
Patent EP-1012793-A1 (EP)
Inventor: TUTTLE JOHN R
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 1998-02-10
Abstract: A reservation system includes a database configured to store information identifying customers who have purchased tickets for an event, information about the scheduled time for the event, and information identifying customers who have arrived; a controller configured to operate on the database; and an interrogator in communication with the controller, and an antenna coupled to the interrogator, the interrogator being configured to send wireless commands requesting wireless responses from portable identification devices, the portable identification devices being configured to transmit identifying data in response to receiving a command, the interrogator having a predetermined communications range and being configured to communicate with portable identification devices within the predetermined communications range, the controller being configured to modify the database to indicate that one of the customers who purchased a ticket has arrived, responsive to the interrogator receiving a response from the portable identification device associated with that customer, which response includes identifying data for that customer.
Patent EP-1011477-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MYERS DAVID J
IPC: A61B17/072
Filed: 1998-03-03
Abstract: On fixe un ruban mince de fermeture d'une bioprothèse à une agrafeuse chirurgicale en faisant passer l'une des branches de l'agrafeuse dans des ouvertures percées dans les extrémités du ruban. Après l'agrafage, on retire le ruban en incisant entre l'ouverture et le bord du ruban. Dans une variante, l'une des extrémités du ruban peut être réversiblement fixée à des picots formés sur la branche.