baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-1503612-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WEIDNER TOM
IPC: H04R25/00
Filed: 2004-06-24
Granted: 2009-08-19
Abstract: The hearing aid has at least 3 omnidirectional microphones (20,21,22), connected together for providing a directional microphone system. Two microphone units, each having a directional characteristic of similar order, are each provided by combining at least 2 microphones (20,21; 20,22), the microphone units combined for providing a third microphone unit with a directional characteristic of the same order. An independent claim for an operating method for a hearing aid is also included.
Patent EP-1614790-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LANGE RAINER
IPC: D04H1/498
Filed: 2004-07-09
Granted: 2008-10-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to an absorbent personal care and/or cleansing product for cosmetic and/or dermatological applications comprising at least one non-woven absorbent sheet comprising 10 to 100 wt. % lyocell fibers and 0 to 90 wt. % of at least one other natural, man-made natural and/or synthetic fiber, wherein the lyocell fiber has a fiber titer in the range from 0.5 to 3.5 dtex, wherein the absorbent sheet has a basis weight in the range from 20 to 500 g/m 2 , and a tensile strength in the range from 5 to 1000 N/5cm in machine direction and in cross direction. Further, the present invention relates to the use of said absorbent product as puffs, pads, wipes, tissues, towels, toweletts, sponges, brushes, cotton balls, gloves, mitts, cotton tip swabs or as a part thereof in cosmetic and/or dermatological applications, in particular as a basis onto which a cosmetic composition and/or dermatological cleansing and/or skin care composition, in particular in the form of a lotion, is being placed and/or into which said composition is being impregnated.
Patent EP-1618925-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LANGE RAINER
IPC: A61Q1/14
Filed: 2004-07-09
Granted: 2007-09-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for the removal of make-up obtained by mixing at least the following ingredients: a) water, b) at least one surfactant, c) at least one emulsion, in particular at least one PIT emulsion, d) at least one oil or wax component selected from the group consisting of vegetable, animal and mineral oils and waxes, and e) at least one silicon oil and/or wax component, as well as to a method for the preparation of said cosmetic composition. Further, the present invention relates to an applicator for cosmetic and/or dermatological skin caring and/or cleansing purposes, in particular in the form of pads, wipes, sponges or brushes, comprising the cosmetic composition according to the invention.
Patent EP-1514637-B1 (EP)
Inventor: URBAN MARKUS DIPL-ING
IPC: B23Q11/10
Filed: 2004-08-17
Granted: 2007-10-17
Abstract: The oil-pressurized-air lubricating system uses medium-viscosity cutting oil with a viscosity of 10 to 50 mm2/s. The oil is supplied from a tank (1) with a spring-loaded (2) piston (3). Oil flows from the tank space (3b) via a line (6) to a 3/2-way valve (V2). An inlet (4) at the bottom of the tank admits compressed air into the space (3a) containing the spring. There are supplies of compressed air and oil at a pressure of 2.5 bar or more. A system of control throttles supplies a mixture of oil and compressed air to the cutting tool.
Patent EP-1495855-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SMITH DANIEL JOHN
IPC: B29C48/151
Filed: 2003-09-08
Granted: 2007-01-10
Abstract: A method for removing a releasable inner layer (17) from within a conduit (37) comprises placing said conduit, including said inner layer around an elongate shaft (39) having a longitudinal slot (40), forming an adequate seal toward a first end (41) of said shaft, effective for the conduit to at least substantially seal said slot from the surroundings, apart at the other end of said shaft, applying suction to said slot, initiating release of said inner layer from said conduit, and removing said conduit from said shaft after said inner layer is released from said conduit. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1455478-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WARY JEAN-PHILIPPE
IPC: G09C1/00
Filed: 2004-01-21
Granted: 2008-09-03
Abstract: The pseudo random permutation word generation uses a Feistel scheme. The functions are put into action using five repetitive calculations of products converting digital to binary words, then applying a single direction function producing a binary word function. A word is read into the memory (104) of encrypted digits.
Patent EP-1526059-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SIMONIS KARL
IPC: B62D1/16
Filed: 2004-10-05
Granted: 2010-02-10
Abstract: Steering column module (10) comprises rotor (20) having a section which slides on a steering spindle (16) without play so that the rotor is able to lock with a stationary module part (18) without play via a locking ring (22). The locking ring is brought from its locking position into an unlocking position in which the rotor is radially displaced with respect to the stationary module part. Preferred Features: The locking ring is displaced in the axial direction on the rotor. The locking ring is displaced into the locking position using a spring, especially a spiral-coiled spring.
Patent EP-1532879-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DRAGHETTI FIORENZO
IPC: A24C5/32
Filed: 2004-11-18
Granted: 2008-02-20
Abstract: A drum (10) for a filter-tipped cigarette manufacturing machine (1) is fitted to and projects from a frame (28) of the manufacturing machine (1), and has a drive shaft (30); an outer shell (38) connected in angularly fixed and axially sliding manner to the drive shaft (30); and an axial guide member (44) interposed between the shell (38) and the drive shaft (30), and connected telescopically to the drive shaft (30) to enable the shell (38) to be withdrawn axially from the frame (28), from a work position power-connected angularly to the drive shaft (30), while still remaining supported by the drive shaft (30); the drum (10) also has a device (52) for releasably locking the shell (38), in the work position, axially to the drive shaft (30). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1533504-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SANTERO PAOLO
IPC: F02D41/20
Filed: 2004-11-18
Granted: 2010-11-03
Abstract: A control device (2) for an electro-actuator (3) comprising a first and a second input terminal (4, 5) connected to an electrical energy source (6); a first and a second output terminal (10, 11) connected to the electro-actuator (3); and selectively controlled switches (16, 17, 18) which can be activated in order to connect the first and second output terminals (10, 11) to the first and second input terminals (4, 5) in predetermined operative conditions; the controlled switches (17, 18) comprise first controlled switches (17) which are connected between the first input terminal (4) and the first output terminal (10) and second controlled switches (18) which are connected between the second input terminal (5) and the second output terminal (11); the control device (2) additionally comprises first sensors (31) which are connected to the ends of the first controlled switches (17) and provide a first signal (VHS) which is indicative of the current flowing in the first controlled switches (17) <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1587567-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BRAIN ARCHIBALD IAN JEREMY
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 2004-01-08
Granted: 2011-06-22
Abstract: A laryngeal mask airway device (500), comprising an inflatable cuff (134), the cuff defining a central opening at least when inflated, the cuff (134) being insertable through a mouth of a patient to an inserted location within the patient, the cuff adapted to surround a glottic opening (2) of the patient when inflated and at the inserted location; and comprising an airway tube (510) extending from a proximal end to a distal end, the airway tube defining an internal airway passage, an anterior portion (510-f), a posterior portion (510-p), a left portion (510-left), and a right portion (510-right), the anterior portion being characterised by a thinner wall thickness than the left and right portions, the posterior portion being characterised by a thinner wall thickness than the left and right portions, a cross section of the airway tube having an outer perimeter, the outer perimeter including a curved section and a linear segment, the curved segment extending from a first point to a second point, a portion of the airway tube being characterised by an arched shape wherein the tube walls at the base of the arch are thicker than the tube wall at the top of the arch opposite the linear segment, the linear segment extending from the first point to the second point, the outer perimeter of the airway tube having a flattened portion.
Patent EP-1636219-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GOETTEL OTTO
IPC: A61K8/49
Filed: 2004-02-03
Granted: 2006-11-02
Abstract: 4,5-Diaminopyrazoles of general formula (I) wherein R denotes a straight-chain or branched C<SUB>1</SUB>-C<SUB>6</SUB>-alkyl group, an unsubstituted phenyl group or a singly or multiply substituted phenyl group wherein the substituents are selected independently of each other from among a halogen atom, a C<SUB>1</SUB>-C<SUB>6 </SUB>carboxylate ester group, a straight-chain or branched C<SUB>1</SUB>-C<SUB>6</SUB>-alkoxy group, a straight-chain or branched C<SUB>1</SUB>-C<SUB>6</SUB>-alkoxy group interrupted by one or two hetero atoms, a hydroxyethoxy group, a dihydroxypropoxy group or a nitrile group; furthermore oxidation colorants for keratin fibers containing these compounds and a method for producing said compounds.
Patent EP-1631820-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BRESCIANI ANDREA
IPC: G01N33/00
Filed: 2004-02-13
Granted: 2008-06-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a chamber ( 2 ) for gas sensors ( 9 ) to be used in a device ( 1 ) for detecting aromas or odors. The chamber ( 2 ) comprises three portions ( 5, 6, 7 ) in which there is a uniform, turbulence-free flow (F) of gas or vapors to be analyzed, and at least one gas sensor ( 9 ) positioned in the central portion in such a way as to be immersed in and to laterally and tangentially interact with the flow (F). The chamber ( 2 ) also comprises a heating and temperature regulating device ( 16, 17 ). The invention also relates to an odor detection method which comprises a step in which a uniform, turbulence-free flow (F) of gas or vapor interacts with a gas sensor ( 9 ) laterally and tangentially.
Patent EP-1614684-B1 (EP)
Title: Diamine derivative, production process, and antioxidizing drug
Inventor: UMEDA NOBUHIRO
IPC: A61P1/04
Filed: 2004-04-13
Granted: 2009-02-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound represented by formula (1) :   
(wherein, R1, R2, R3 and R4 respectively and independently represent a hydrogen atom or a C 1-6  alkyl group, and n represents an integer of 1 or 2) and a production process thereof, as well as an antioxidant that contains the compound as its active ingredient, and a kidney disease treatment agent, cerebrovascular disorder treatment agent, retina oxidative disorder inhibitor and lipoxygenase inhibitor that contain the antioxidant.
Patent EP-1616449-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GOERKE THOMAS EARLE
IPC: H04W72/02
Filed: 2004-04-22
Granted: 2009-08-12
Abstract: A communications system includes remote stations coupled to a central station by a network. The system includes the network, the central station establishes a list of information about available network resources and publishes the list for the remote station. The system includes the remote stations, which identify a set of said published resources needed to establish the connection, notify the central station about the identified resources, and seize the set of identified resources to thereby establish the connection. The central station updates the list of available resources to thereby reflect the seizing of the set, and communicates the updated list to the remote stations.
Patent EP-1625196-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HAZENKAMP MENNO
IPC: C11D3/10
Filed: 2004-05-12
Granted: 2007-04-11
Abstract: The present Application relates to particulate compositions, especially granules, comprising finely particulate bleach catalysts, alkali metal and/or alkaline earth metal and/or aluminium salts, water-soluble binders having sealing properties and water, and to the preparation of such granules, and also to washing compositions comprising such granules.
Patent EP-1644520-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BENDER MIKKEL
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2004-07-05
Granted: 2007-09-19
Abstract: The present invention pertains to methods and means for detecting the presence within a given environment of one or more target nucleic acid sequences while preventing or reducing interference from related nucleic acid species. In a primary aspect the invention provides a method for detecting the presence or absence of at least one target nucleic acid sequence in a sample that further contains a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence corresponding to the target nucleic acid sequence, the method comprising the step of contacting the sample with at least one nucleic acid probe that is capable of selectively binding to a continuum of at least a part of the nucleic acid molecule corresponding to the target nucleic acid sequence and a part of the nucleic acid molecule adjacent to said corresponding sequence. The invention may in particular be used in the detection of pathogenic organisms or as part of procedures for bioremediation of environmental contamination or pollution. Other aspects of the invention provides compositions and kits-of-parts to be used in the invention.
Patent EP-1641686-B1 (EP)
Inventor: COATI ROBERTO
IPC: B65F1/10
Filed: 2004-06-30
Granted: 2007-03-07
Abstract: The invention relates to an installation for the differentiated and undifferentiated collection of domestic refuse, which is equipped with a single throw-in shaft (1) having a throw-in opening, a weighing device, a collecting device for the user data and the filling level together with an electronic fee assessment. On a loading platform (8b) of a bay (8), which can be lowered into the ground and vertically hoisted (8a), a number of containers (3) are placed on a quadratic or rectangular surface in one or more parallel rows for the differentiated and undifferentiated collection of refuse, and between the mouth opening (1a) of the throw-in shaft (1) and the loading openings of the individual containers (3) located underneath, a conveying and distributing device (2, 20) is suspended in a manner that enables it to be displaced in a number of directions and within a horizontal plane (2a, 20a; 2r, 20d) for conveying the refuse from the mouth opening (1a) of the throw-in shaft (1) to the loading opening of each container (3) located underneath for receiving different types of refuse.
Patent EP-1603798-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KOTA SRIDHAR
IPC: B63B1/24
Filed: 2004-03-03
Granted: 2010-10-20
Abstract: Variation in the contours of first and second compliant surfaces is produced by a compliant frame having a first resiliently variable frame element ( 120 ) having a corresponding first outer surface ( 122 ) and a first inner surface ( 124 ), and a second resiliently variable frame element ( 130 ) having a corresponding second outer surface ( 132 ) and a second inner surface ( 134 ). The first and second outer surfaces ( 122, 132 ) communicate with respective ones of the first and second compliant surfaces. A linkage element ( 141 - 144 ) having a predetermined resilience characteristic is coupled at a first end thereof to the first inner surface ( 124 ) and at a second end thereof to the second inner surface ( 134 ). A frame coupler ( 151 ) couples the first resiliently variable frame element ( 120 ) to a support element ( 150 ). An actuator ( 106 ) applies a force to the second resiliently variable frame element ( 130 ) with respect to the support element (150), resulting in a corresponding variation in the contour of the first and second compliant surfaces.
Patent EP-1633791-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CAI KEVIN
IPC: C08F8/00
Filed: 2004-05-28
Granted: 2011-04-20
Abstract: A reactively modified thermoplastic and elastomeric blend comprising a propylene resin and an ethylene/higher alpha-olefine /diene elastomer.
Patent EP-1678024-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KLEIN HERBERT
IPC: B61L5/10
Filed: 2004-10-15
Granted: 2007-02-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for locking end positions of mobile point elements, especially a point closing element, said device comprising at least two parts that can be moved in relation to each other, are guided inside each other, and can be displaced into a non-positively or positively coupled position, in at least one direction of displacement. According to the invention, said mobile parts are formed by an inner tube (14) and an outer tube (13) surrounding the inner tube (14), said tubes encompassing a fixed rod (5).
Patent EP-1725284-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ALTOBELLI DAVID E
IPC: B05B12/08
Filed: 2004-09-27
Granted: 2012-02-22
Abstract: A medical device for drug delivery comprises a disposable drug cassette including a drug reservoir and a valve. An acoustic volume sensor is coupled to the disposable drug cassette and comprises a housing containing a first volume and a second volume, wherein the second volume contains an air region and a fluid region. A printed circuit board is disposed within the housing such that it is located between the first volume and the second volume and defines the first volume. The printed circuit board includes an acoustic source, a first microphone acoustically coupled to the first volume, and a second microphone acoustically coupled to the second volume. A processor is configured to calculate a change in volume of the air region and determine an amount of fluid output from the fluid region.
Patent EP-1678104-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DELLEDONNE DANIELE
IPC: B01J31/26
Filed: 2004-10-11
Granted: 2010-02-17
Abstract: A method is described for the preparation of 1-octene starting from butadiene, wherein in a first step (a) the bis-hydrodimerization of butadiene to 1,7-octadiene is effected in the presence of a catalyst based on palladium containing one or more tri-substituted monodentate phosphines, in an aprotic polar solvent, in a second step (b) the partial catalytic hydrogenation of 1,7-octadiene to 1-octene is effected in the presence of a titanium compound activated with one or more metal alkyls of group 13 (selected from boron, aluminum, gallium, indium).
Patent EP-1678992-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BELL HANS
IPC: B23K1/008
Filed: 2004-10-29
Granted: 2009-10-14
Abstract: Dans un mode de réalisation, l'invention concerne la réduction d'un débit volumétrique à l'origine élevé, à température constante ou croissante, pour chauffer rapidement un objet de brasage tout en évitant de manière efficace une surchauffe d'éléments de faible dimension. La commande du transfert thermique agissant sur l'objet de brasage au moyen du débit volumétrique d'un dispositif de chauffage par convection permet en outre une adaptation extrêmement souple du processus de brasage aux besoins spécifiques du processus, le réglage de la modification du débit volumétrique pouvant être effectué de manière très rapide et précise.
Patent EP-1824700-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JOHNSSON ANDREAS
IPC: B60K31/00
Filed: 2004-12-10
Granted: 2010-03-03
Abstract: In a method for adjusting a desired distance or a desired time window between a first vehicle and a vehicle that is ahead of the first vehicle, the first vehicle has a cruise control provided with an adjusting device that is operated by an operator, such as a button or the like, with a plus function and a minus function for adjusting the speed of the first vehicle. In a state when a vehicle ahead is detected by the cruise control and the speed of the first vehicle is essentially the same as the speed of the vehicle ahead, the plus function and the minus function of the adjusting device are changed automatically or by an action of an operator from adjusting the speed of the first vehicle to adjusting a distance or a time window between the first vehicle and the vehicle ahead, so that, after the said change of function, upon the operation of the plus function and the minus function of the adjusting device, the selected distance or the selected time window between the first vehicle and the vehicle ahead is increased or decreased, while, at the same time, the cruise control controls the motor and/or brakes of the first vehicle in order to adjust the selected distance/selected time window.
Patent EP-1694738-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GERMROTH TED CALVIN
IPC: C08G63/00
Filed: 2004-12-14
Granted: 2010-03-17
Abstract: Disclosed is a process for a film or sheet by calendering a polyester composition, comprising one or more semicrystalline polyesters and a release additive, at a maximum temperature below the upper temperature of the melting point range of each of the polyesters in the composition. The polyester composition may comprise one or more biodegradable polyesters such as, for example, aliphatic-aromatic polyesters. The calendered polyesters can form tough, flexible films without the addition of a plasticizer. The film and sheet can have optical and physical properties that make them suitable as a replacement for some plasticized PVC films. Also disclosed is a polyester composition for calendering comprising an aliphatic-aromatic polyester.
Patent EP-1570716-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TIESSEN REIMER UWE
IPC: A01C7/12
Filed: 2005-03-03
Granted: 2008-07-30
Abstract: The spreader for seeds or chemical granules has a cell wheel (7) mounted on a drive shaft (8). The wheel is biased towards a lateral opening (6), through which it can be removed, by a spring (9).
Patent EP-1597979-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TOBIAS JOERG
IPC: A24D3/02
Filed: 2005-04-13
Granted: 2008-05-14
Abstract: The method involves having a pre-determined filter-cut to length, where filter staffs (100) are taken out of a magazine (20). The filter staffs are inserted in each case into n-multiple (n = 2, 3, 4, ....) filter plug for a pre-determined filter plug length by means of a mechanism (115). A filter plug is cut for a second pre-determined filter plug length by means of a mechanism, with a different length with the number increased or reduced. The filter is cut to length with the change remaining constant. The filter staffs are shiftably arranged in a lengthwise-axial direction of the filter to be cut.
Patent EP-1676904-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MARGARET CONNY B
IPC: C11D7/26
Filed: 2005-12-19
Granted: 2009-05-06
Abstract: A cleaning tablet comprising a smooth phase, wherein the smooth phase comprises at least 5 wt% of a diluent material having a dielectric constant of less than 20 and a molecular weight of less than 300 Dalton.
Patent EP-1582789-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BOCQUART JEAN-MARIE
IPC: F16K31/02
Filed: 2005-03-04
Granted: 2010-11-24
Abstract: Valves 1 and methods for controlling the release of a substance, the valves 1 comprising a housing having an inlet 3 for connection to a source of the substance, an outlet 5 and a passage 7 extending therebetween, the passage 7 enclosed by a ceramic disc 9 and means being provided to apply an electrical pulse to the disc to break the disc 9 and so connect the inlet 3 to the outlet 5, and the methods comprising the steps of containing the substance in a container, connecting the container to a valve 1 comprising a housing having an inlet 3 for connection to the source of the substance, an outlet 5 and a passage 7 extending therebetween, the passage 7 being closed by a ceramic disc 9, and applying an electrical pulse to the disc 9 to break the disc 9 and connect the inlet 3 to the outlet 5.The valves and methods are particularly suited, but not limited, to the control of substances such as pressurised fire extinguishing media.
Patent EP-1577910-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WILHELM SCHAUMBURG
IPC: H01F27/28
Filed: 2005-02-17
Granted: 2008-09-03
Abstract: Capacitative control for high-voltage winding for transformer involves two bundles of rectangular-section (5) conductors (1,2) side-by-side, surrounded by coils (1a,2a,6). The conductors are arranged in stacks (3,4). There are several copper control conductors (7) insulated with creped or calendared paper (7a) between the two stacks of conductors.