baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-0836148-A3 (EP)
IPC: G06K7/01
Filed: 1992-03-19
Abstract: A card reader for reading data recorded on a magnetic
stripe on a card includes a guide for guiding the card along
a path past a transducer head. A gimbal arrangement mounts
the head on the end of a mounting shaft which is journaled in
the end of an arm for free rotation about an axis parallel to
the stripe as it moves along the path. The arm swivels about
a transverse axis perpendicular to the stripe and is biased to
bring the head into the guide path through a head opening. 
The head has a leading bevelled surface so that a card inserted
in the path will lift the head which will then ride firmly on
the stripe. By virtue of the free rotation of the head about
an axis parallel to the stripe, the device adjusts for any
lack of parallelism between the head and the magnetic stripe.
Patent EP-0803400-A3 (EP)
Inventor: LA CAZ CHRISTIAN
IPC: B60N2/66
Filed: 1997-04-22
Abstract: An automobile seat backrest includes an adjustable lumbar support assembly
for selectively applying pressure to the lower area of a seated occupant's back. The
backrest portion has a structural frame and a wire mesh within the frame for
supporting a foam cushion. A cover envelopes the frame, wire mesh and cushion.
First and second cranks are moveably supported on the wire mesh within the cover
of the backrest portion. Cantilever arms extend from the respective first and second
cranks to carry corresponding first and second applicator pads. A manual actuator
causes the applicator pads to move in a synchronized fashion toward respective
extended positions applying outward pressure to the cover. The manual actuator
includes a twist knob which controls a worm gear, and a drum having gear teeth
that mesh with the worm gear. A conduit extends from the actuator to the first
crank, and a core element, slidably disposed within the conduit, interconnects the
twist knob and the second crank. The actuator simultaneously applies a tensile force
along the core element and a complimentary compressive force along the conduit to
move the first and second cranks and to thereby displace the first and second
applicator pads in unison against the cover, thus providing variable lumbar support
to a seated occupant.
Patent EP-0806218-A3 (EP)
Inventor: HELMY ALI M
IPC: A61M39/00
Filed: 1993-09-22
Abstract: An implantable catheter apparatus for self-administration of drugs to the penis
of a human patient comprising a implantable catheter apparatus for self-administration
of drugs to the penis of a human patient comprising:
   a catheter 10 having
   a flexible wall (20) surrounding a lumen,   a distal portion (31) adapted to be placed within the corpus cavernosum
of the penis of a human patient, said distal portion having a closed
distal end (30),   a proximal portion (14) adapted to be implanted in the body of said
patient at a location remote from said penis, said proximal portion
having a proximal end, and   an intermediate portion (15) connecting said proximal and said distal
portions and adapted to be implanted within the body of said patient,
and     releasable injection port means (16) located at said proximal end providing
fluid access from a source of fluid to said lumen,   said distal portion of said catheter having at least one longitudinal slit (36)
piercing said wall of said catheter,   said catheter apparatus additionally comprising a circumferential close-fitting
sheath (24) covering said slit, said sheath having a proximal end attached to the outer
surface of said catheter proximal to said slit, and a free distal end positioned distally of
said slit.
Patent EP-0806572-A3 (EP)
Inventor: HUNTLEY GRAEME
IPC: F04F9/00
Filed: 1997-04-29
Abstract: A diffusion pump 1 comprises a hollow outer body 2 containing a vapour chimney 8
with at least one jet stage 12. At least a portion of the internal surface of the hollow
outer body 2 is covered with a wicking material 20 for absorbing a working fluid. The
use of the wicking material 20 allows the diffusion pump to be used in orientations
other than the conventional upright configuration.
Patent EP-0822667-A3 (EP)
Inventor: ROSTOKER MICHAEL D
IPC: H04J4/00
Filed: 1997-06-02
Abstract: A wireless communication device may take the form of a cellular telephone, of a
portable personal communication device, or even of a desk top personal computer which is
equipped to communicate over the wireless cellular communication system in effect in a
particular area. The wireless communication device is configured to self-adapt to various
operating frequencies and communication protocols which may be present in the cellular
communication environment so that the device is able to provide communications in several
service areas even though the frequencies of operation and the communication protocols in
use in the service areas may be incompatible with one another. The wireless communication
device may also include facilities for transmitting and receiving video, graphics, and data
files over an RF bandwidth. The various communication standards and protocols which may
be used for these communications are recognized by the communication device, and it self-adapts
to provide communications in the formats, standards, and operating frequencies which
are available in particular cellular communication environments.
Patent EP-0816983-A3 (EP)
Inventor: TOGNAZZINI BRUCE
IPC: G06F3/0346
Filed: 1997-06-25
Abstract: Apparatus, methods, systems and computer program products are disclosed that
automatically expands the computer displayed information that interests a computer user.
Thus making the information easier for the user to see. The computer detects which area on a
display device has the user's interest by using a gaze-tracking device to monitor where the
user looks on the display. After determining which area interests the user the invention
expands the display of the information in that area.
Patent EP-0821317-A3 (EP)
Inventor: BOIE ROBERT ALBERT
IPC: G06K7/00
Filed: 1997-07-15
Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for reading and decoding distorted data, e.g., bar
code label or other symbology data, by fitting a scanned signal model  j ( t , ), using a
Deterministic Expectation-Maximization (DEM) algorithm, to the measured or detected
data signal  y ( t ). The DEM algorithm, which is a novel variation of the conventional
Expectation-Maximization (EM) algorithm, enables the system and method according to
the invention to determine the values of a plurality of parameters  defining the scanned
signal model  j ( t , ) as it is being fitted to the measured data signal  y ( t ). Based on these
values, characteristic information such as data elements or symbols encoded within the
image data are generated using conventional signal processing techniques. The use of the
DEM algorithm advantageously deblurs the signal by reducing the effects of intersymbol
interference. In an alternative embodiment, the DEM algorithm is supplemented by a
conventional zero crossings decoding technique. In this manner, the zero crossings
technique is used to obtain initial parameter estimates for the DEM algorithm in
determining the parameters  of the scanned signal model  j ( t , ).
Patent EP-0831622-A3 (EP)
Inventor: WERNER JEAN-JACQUES
IPC: H04L25/03
Filed: 1997-09-09
Abstract: A blind equalization cost function called the "constrained Hilbert cost function"
(CHCF) provides for reliable blind convergence of a two-filter equalizer structure. In
particular, the CHCF cost function is designed in such a way that the two filters are
constrained to be a Hilbert pair. Advantageously, this technique can be used with any
blind equalization algorithms, such as RCA, CMA, and MMA.
Patent EP-0879935-A3 (EP)
Inventor: WEAVER JIM D
IPC: E21B41/02
Filed: 1997-10-02
Abstract: A wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation is treated with a
fluid whereby fine particulate flowback is reduced or prevented. The method
includes the steps of providing a fluid suspension including a mixture of a
particulate coated with a tackifying compound, pumping the suspension into a
subterranean formation and depositing the mixture within the formation whereby
the tackifying compound retards movement of at least a portion of any fine
particulate within the formation upon flow of fluids from the subterranean
formation through the wellbore. Alternatively, the tackifying compound may be
introduced into a subterranean formation in a diluent containing solution to deposit
upon previously introduced particulates to retard movement of such particulates
and any fines subject to flow with production of fluids from the subterranean
formation.
Patent EP-0877481-A3 (EP)
Inventor: CHO GEA-OK
IPC: H03H11/04
Filed: 1997-12-16
Abstract: A transconductance variable method and circuit, and
a filter and an amplifier using the same. An output
transconductance is set by selectively adding at least two
transconductances (100, 102) which are identically set
according to a select signal for variably selecting the
output conductance.
Patent EP-0874304-A3 (EP)
Title: Alphanumerische Tastatur für Kraftfahrzeuge
Inventor: DOERRIE CHRISTIAN DIPL-ING
IPC: H01H13/70
Filed: 1998-04-04
Abstract: Es wird eine Tastatur bestehend aus einem Bodenteil (1), einer Leiterplatte
(2), einer Tastenmatte (27) und einem mit dem Bodenteil (1) verbindbaren
Frontrahmen (34) vorgeschlagen. Die Tastenmatte (27) ist einer unmittelbar
mit dem Bodenteil (1) verschraubten Leiterplatte (2) zugeordnet und mittels
angeformter Rastzapfen (28) an dieser befestigt. Beim Verbinden des
Frontrahmens (34) mit dem Bodenteil (1) geht einerseits eine
Labyrinthdichtung zwischen den Seitenwänden (18, 19, 20, 21) des
Bodenteils (1) und dem Frontrahmen (34) in Eingriff andererseits liegt der
Frontrahmen (34) auf einem Rand (40) der Tastenmatte (27) elastisch auf
und greift zusätzlich mittels einer umlaufenden Rippe (41) in die Tastenmatte
(27) ein.
Patent EP-0885793-A3 (EP)
Title: Verfahren zur Abbremsung eines Fahrzeugs
Inventor: ECKERT HORST
IPC: B60T8/26
Filed: 1998-04-16
Abstract: Ein Verfahren zur Abbremsung eines Fahrzeugs, welches
zu jedem Verzögerungswunsch des Fahrers die
richtige Bremsverzögerung sicherstellt, setzt die
Kenntnis des Beladungszustands des Fahrzeugs voraus.
Bekannte Verfahren gewinnen diese Kenntnis
durch einen Lastsensor oder mehrere Lastsensoren.
Ein Lastsensor bedeutet, insbesondere in Verbindung
mit den zugehörigen Einbauteilen, einen erheblichen
Aufwand. 
     Die Erfindung vermeidet die Notwendigkeit von Lastsensoren,
indem sie als Lastsignal ein den Fahrerwunsch
(SZsoll) und die diesem zugeordnete Bremskraft
verknüpfendes Verknüpfungssignal (SV) heranzieht. 
     Das Einsatzgebiet der Erfindung ist die Fahrzeugtechnik.
Patent EP-0884841-A3 (EP)
Inventor: KAIDA HIROAKI
IPC: H03H9/17
Filed: 1998-05-27
Abstract: The invention provides an energy-trapped thickness extensional vibration mode
piezoelectric resonator that utilizes a harmonic of a thickness extensional vibration
mode and can be fabricated in smaller size. The resonator can effectively suppress
generation of unwanted spurious vibrations. 
     An energy-trapped thickness extensional vibration mode piezoelectric
resonator 1 comprises a rectangular piezoelectric strip 2, first and second excitation
electrodes 3, 4 formed on both faces of the piezoelectric strip 2, and an internal
electrode disposed inside the piezoelectric strip. The first and second excitation
electrodes 3 and 4 are located on opposite sides of the piezoelectric strip 2. The
internal electrode is located opposite to the first and second excitation electrodes 3,
4. The first and second excitation electrodes overlap each other over a length of ℓ
such that ℓ/d is not greater than 6, where  d = t/ n     .
Patent EP-0887654-A3 (EP)
Inventor: SERI HAJIME
IPC: G01R31/36
Filed: 1998-06-23
Abstract: The present invention provides methods for
detecting a working condition of a non-aqueous electrolyte
secondary battery which allow easy and accurate
determination of the degree of degradation and remaining
capacity of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery
by a simple test irrespective of the past charging and
discharging history of the battery. In the methods of the
present invention, the degree of degradation of battery is
quantitatively determined on the basis of the voltage
value in charging or discharging at a constant current, or
from an equation with that voltage value as variable.
Patent EP-0895004-A3 (EP)
Inventor: MIHARA HARUHIKO
IPC: H01H21/08
Filed: 1998-07-29
Abstract: A control switch for an automatic vehicle transmission comprises a
movable body turning in association with an operation of a gearshift lever of the
automatic vehicle transmission provided in an automobile and a housing (1) storing the
movable body and having fixed contacts to be brought in and out of touch with
movable contacts in consequence of the turn of the movable body. The control switch
indicates a shift position of the automatic vehicle transmission in accordance with a
position of the fixed contacts. Wherein a ventilation hole (30) communicating interior to
exterior of the housing is opened at a face at a side of the housing where the housing is
mounted to the automobile.
Patent EP-0897752-A3 (EP)
Inventor: LEUNG WALLACE WOON-FONG
IPC: B04B1/20
Filed: 1998-08-21
Abstract: A centrifuge includes a conveyor for moving cake along a cake flow path towards
a cake discharge opening and further includes a baffle mounted to the conveyor and
disposed along the cake flow path. The baffle is provided on an upstream side, facing
substantially away from the discharge opening with a concave profile or surface. This
concave profile or surface serves to direct a portion of the cake which is headed
downstream along the cake flow path, into a recirculation or churning path directed
partly back towards a pool. The recirculation or churning of the particulate material
facilitates an enhanced washing thereof and improves the removal of solutes or
undesirable impurities from the cake.
Patent EP-0906011-A3 (EP)
Title: Vorrichtung zum Bestücken von flachen Bauelementeträgern mit elektrischen Bauelementen
Inventor: MEHDIANPOUR MOHAMMAD
IPC: H05K13/02
Filed: 1998-09-02
Abstract: Elektrische Bauelemente (3) werden aus seitlich eines Bestückbereiches
(2) angeordneten Zuführmodulen (6) entnommen
und auf ein umlaufendes Saugband aufgesetzt, daß die Bauelemente
bis über den Bestückbereich transportiert. Ein Bestückkopf
(4) entnimmt in einem kontinuierlichen Vorgang die Bauelemente
vom Saugband (9) und setzt sie auf einen Bauelementeträger
(1) auf. 
     Dadurch wird die Bestückleistung erheblich gesteigert.
Patent EP-0919257-A3 (EP)
IPC: E06C5/36
Filed: 1998-10-07
Abstract: The clamp for the jib-arm system consists of a statically set mounting (Ar1,A11) with meters (11Ar,11Al, 11B) for measuring individual bearing forces. A base element (8) of the jib-arm system is detachably fixed to the support element (5) by means of the mounting consisting of at least three separate bearings which are positioned in relation to their center bearing points symmetrically with the plane of symmetry in the longitudinal direction of the base element.
Patent EP-0927903-A3 (EP)
Inventor: YOON YONG-SEOP
IPC: G02B26/08
Filed: 1998-07-03
Abstract: A deformable mirror device including a substrate (11),
a pair of posts (13) protruding from the upper surface of the
substrate (11) to be spaced a predetermined distance from
each other, an electrode (15) formed on the upper surface of
the substrate (11), a reflection mirror (17) arranged to face
the electrode (15) by being supported by the posts (13), and
first and second support pieces (19a, 19b) having
predetermined rigidities for supporting the reflection mirror
(17). The support pieces (19a, 19b) are connected between
the reflection mirror (17) and the posts (13) so that
inclination of the reflection mirror (17) can be adjusted by
an electrostatic attraction between the electrode (15) and
the reflection mirror (17). The electrode (15) is arranged
to be offset from the reflection mirror (17) such that
magnitude of the forces applied to the electrode (15) at the
positions between each of the first and second support pieces
(19a, 19b) and the reflection mirror (17) differ from each
other. Therefore, in the deformable mirror device, the path
of light can be easily changed with a low driving voltage.
Patent EP-0899087-A3 (EP)
Inventor: SLOAT GERRIT W
IPC: B30B1/06
Filed: 1998-08-14
Abstract: A mechanical press (10) has a ram (12) carried by a frame (14) and movable to advanced
and retracted positions by a ball screw assembly (16) driven by a reversible motor (18) to actuate
a cam and follower assembly (20) connected to the ram (12) by a linkage system (22). The linkage
system (22) has a pair of pivot links pivotally connected at one end to a fixed pivot shaft
connected to the press frame (14) and connected at their opposite end to a follower nut for
movement thereby as the follower nut travels along the length of the driven screw. A pair
of roller followers (54) are also driven by the follower nut (72) to move between first and second
positions within cam tracks (56) formed in a pair of first lever arms (42) operably connected to the
ram (12). In use, when the motor (18) drives the screw in one direction the first lever arms (42) are
rotated in one direction to move the ram (12) to its advanced position wherein the ram urges
a die or tool into engagement with a workpiece. When the motor (18) is reversed, the first
lever arm (42) is rotated in the opposite direction to move the ram (12) to its retracted position to
disengage the die or tool from the workpiece.
Patent EP-0917063-A3 (EP)
Inventor: SUZUKI TAKAAKI
IPC: G06F13/28
Filed: 1998-10-30
Abstract: An input/output device used as a transfer request
source outputs a data transfer set command for specifying
each transfer channel, each transfer address, the number
of transfers, etc. onto a bus together with a data
transfer request without being via a CPU. According to
the data transfer set command, data transfer control
information is set to direct memory access control means,
and DMA transfer is started between the input/output
device and a memory designated by the transfer address,
for example. When the input/output device used as the
data transfer request source desires to perform data
transfer without noting the state of processing by a
microcomputer, it can perform data transfer processing
with its timing and the data transfer with the
input/output device as a principal base is allowed.
Patent EP-0915595-A3 (EP)
Inventor: NIWA YUSHI
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 1998-11-03
Abstract: The invention solves a problem of the prior art that,
when a client accesses a server, data transmission request
initiated by the server cannot be started at an arbitrary
timing by the server. An accessing system for a network of
the present invention is characterized in the following
construction. A server has a table in which clients and
telephone numbers are stored in a paired relationship in
advance, and the server refers to the table to originate a
telephone call to an object client. At the point of time when
a modem line is connected, the server sends an identifier
indicating a request to the client to access the sever from
the client. After reception of the request is confirmed, the
client disconnects the modem line temporarily, and then
originates a telephone call to the server to access the server.
Then, the client accepts communication data from the server,
thereby receiving the communication data which the server
intended to send the client.
Patent EP-0931799-A3 (EP)
Inventor: YAMASHITA AKIHIKO
IPC: C04B24/32
Filed: 1999-01-19
Abstract: The present invention provides a cement admixture and a cement
composition, both of which displays little dependence of the water-reducibility
upon temperature in that these cement admixture and
cement composition involve little slump loss at high temperature and
little increase in the amount of addition at low temperature. The cement
admixture comprises either or both of the following components:
copolymer (A) which includes constitutional unit (I) of general formula
(1) below and constitutional unit (II) of general formula (2) below as
essential constitutional units and may further include constitutional unit
(III) of general formula (3) below, wherein the content of constitutional
unit (III) is 45 weight % or less of copolymer (A); and copolymer salt (B)
which is obtained by further neutralizing copolymer (A) with an alkaline
substance.
Patent EP-0943511-A3 (EP)
Title: Wischblatt für eine Scheibenwischvorrichtung
Inventor: HERRMANN VOLKER
IPC: B60S1/38
Filed: 1999-02-02
Abstract: Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein Wischblatt für eine
Scheibenwischvorrichtung zum Reinigen einer Scheibe an einem
Fahrzeug mit einer auswechselbaren Wischleiste (2), die an
einem langgestreckten Traggestell (1) gehalten ist, indem
Haltekrallen des Traggestells die zu der Wischleiste (2)
gehörende Kopfleiste (4) von oben her umfassen und in an den
gegenüberliegenden Längsseiten der Kopfleiste (4) ausgebildete
Längsnuten (5) eingreifen und eine auf einem Ende der
Kopfleiste (4) befestigte Endklammer (6) die Wischleiste (2)
in bezug auf ihre Längsrichtung unverlierbar an dem Traggestell
(1) hält, wobei wenigstens ein zu der Endklammer (6)
gehörender Haltearm (13) die zugeordnete Endkralle (3) des
Traggestells quert und mit einem Anschlagmittel die innere
Stirnseite der Endkralle (3) hintergreift. Um den Austausch
einer Wischleiste (2) zu vereinfachen, ist erfindungsgemäß
vorgesehen, daß das Anschlagmittel an dem wenigstens einen
Haltearm (13) ein Vorsprung (14) mit einer Einführungsfläche
(15) und mit einer Auszugsfläche (16) ist, die in bezug auf
die Längsrichtung der Kopfleiste (4) jeweils eine zueinander
gegenläufige Steigung aufweisen und im Zusammenwirken mit
der Endkralle (3) des Traggestells (1) beim Einschieben der
Kopfleiste (4) in das Traggestell (1) und beim Ausziehen der
Kopfleiste (4) aus dem Traggestell (1) selbsttätig ein vorübergehendes
elastisches Auslenken des wenigstens einen Haltearmes
(13) aus seiner Normalstellung herbeiführen, so daß
der Vorsprung (14) die Endkralle (3) passieren kann.
Patent EP-0961090-A3 (EP)
Inventor: RUETER JUERGEN DIPL-ING
IPC: F25B1/00
Filed: 1999-05-05
Abstract: An oil equalizing line is designed in such a manner, that the lower edge of the connections provided at the compressor housings of the equalizing line, lie above the level of the minimum oil level of the compressor. At least one shutoff organ, a valve is arranged in the oil equalization line.
Patent EP-0965712-A3 (EP)
Inventor: ROWHEDDER KARL
IPC: E05C1/06
Filed: 1999-05-10
Abstract: A tongue (56) with a thickness (y) less than the thickness (d) of the lock profile material is formed on one side of the separation point (T) between the abutting lock profile sections (5', 5''). The tongue extends into a groove (57) with an open end, the groove length being several times greater than that of the tongue.