baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-0909777-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HAMADA MITSUO
IPC: C08K3/36
Filed: 1998-10-19
Abstract: A method for continuous preparation of a high consistency or liquid silicone rubber
base does not cause abrasive wear of the extruder screw and of the extruder cylinder or
blackening of the silicone rubber base even when the latter is admixed with such fillers as
an inorganic filler in the form of a diatomaceous earth powder, quartz or a similar large-grained
and hard substance, or with a fumed silica, sedimentary silica, or a similar
reinforcing silica filler. The method comprises continuously kneading the following
components in a multiple-stage shear type single-screw extruder: (A) a freely-flowable
powdered silicone rubber mixture having its main components in the form of (a) a cross-linkable
polydiorganosiloxane with a viscosity exceeding 1 x 10 5  mPa·s at 25°C and (b) an
inorganic filler, and (B) a high consistency silicone rubber base having its main components
in the form of (a) a cross-linkable polydiorganosiloxane with a viscosity exceeding 1 x 10 5 
mPa·s at 25°C and (c) a reinforcing silica filler, or a liquid silicone rubber base having its
main components in the form of (d) a cross-linkable polydiorganosiloxane with a viscosity
below 1 x 10 5  mPa·s at 25°C and (c) a reinforcing silica filler.
Patent EP-0913796-A2 (EP)
Inventor: PREWITT ART
IPC: G07F7/00
Filed: 1998-10-23
Abstract: The invention includes computer system to emulate a
magstripe card reader connected to a fuel dispenser terminal
based on radio frequency signals, the system having a first radio
frequency transmitting antenna, a separate first radio frequency
receiving antenna and a controller for electronically controlling
the system which is connected to both the transmitting and
receiving antenna. The controller is adapted to develop and
emulate magstripe card reader signals based on signals received
from the receiving antenna. A multiplexer is utilized for
selectively communicating magstripe card reader signals from the
controller to the fuel dispenser terminal system. A method is
described of combining a radio frequency tag identification
system having a multiplexer with a fuel dispenser system by
disconnecting a magstripe card reader from a fuel dispenser
system card reader input, connecting the radio frequency tag
identification system multiplexer to the fuel dispenser system
card reader input; and then connecting the previously
disconnected magstripe card reader to the multiplexer.
Patent EP-0919454-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BRODT MARTIN
IPC: B62D25/20
Filed: 1998-11-21
Abstract: The body section has an open, at least approximately C-shaped profile section (2) which runs along the body's longitudinal direction, an inner bulge, inner A-column (3) and B-column body (4) parts and a side wall beam extending over the profile part towards the exterior with A-column and C-column outer parts. The profile part is of high tensile steel with marked displacements towards the outer body side, and is made by roller shaping and has a constant cross-section. Additional closure parts (5) join the A-column and B-column inner parts to the profile part.
Patent EP-0893260-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WEN XIN
IPC: B41J2/045
Filed: 1998-07-13
Abstract: Ink jet printing apparatus (10) accommodating printing mode
control for printing an output image on a receiver medium (30) in response to an
input image file having a plurality of pixel values. The printing mode is selected
in such a manner that image artifacts are eliminated without excessively increasing
printing time or ink laydown. The apparatus comprises a printhead (50) and at
least one nozzle (45) integrally connected to the printhead, which nozzle is
capable of ejecting an ink droplet (47) therefrom. The apparatus also comprises a
waveform generator (210) associated with the nozzle for generating an electronic
waveform to be supplied to the nozzle, so that the nozzle ejects the ink droplet in
response to the waveform supplied thereto. In addition, a printer mode look-up
table is also provided for storing a printing mode assigned to the waveform. A
calibrator (90, 95) is associated with the waveform generator for adjusting the
electronic waveform. An image halftoning unit (110) is connected to the
calibrator for halftoning the calibrated image file in order to generate a halftoned
image file having the pixel value defined by the waveform serial number. All the
pixels are obtained without increasing the number of printing passes.
Patent EP-0857514-A2 (EP)
Inventor: OTAKA HIDEO
IPC: C02F1/42
Filed: 1998-01-05
Abstract: Ca ion is removed by a cation exchange resin and silica and corrosive ions are
removed by an anion exchange resin. Even after the anion exchange resin reaches the
silica break through point or after the cation exchange resin reaches the Ca ion break
through point, the supply of water is continued until the avenge of silica concentration
or Ca ion concentration reaches a predetermined value. By supplying both treated
water before the break through point and treated water after the break through point,
water containing silica or Ca ion of suitable concentration can be supplied to the water
system with only one anion exchange column or cation exchange column.
Patent EP-0892326-A2 (EP)
Inventor: NGUYEN JOHN H
IPC: G06F3/0484
Filed: 1998-07-09
Abstract: An equipment inspecting and evaluating system (1) can be used to
inspect and evaluate steam traps by detecting a level of vibrations of each
trap and the surface temperature of the housing of that trap. The detected
vibration level and temperature are used to determine whether or not steam
is leaking through that trap and to what extent steam leakage is. An
equipment management system (2) is connected to the inspection and
evaluation system by a data transmission cable (3) and receives inspection data
of the traps from the inspection and evaluation system. The management
system analyzes the received inspection data for computing the number of
defective traps, the ratio of defective traps to the entire traps, the loss
caused by steam leakage, etc.
Patent EP-0903842-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CAMERON ROBERT FRASER
IPC: H02M7/00
Filed: 1998-08-19
Abstract: A DC to AC power inverter having a housing with an AC power
port for receiving an AC power module and a control port
for receiving a control panel module.
Patent EP-0903136-A2 (EP)
Inventor: TAKAI HISASHI
IPC: A61F13/472
Filed: 1998-08-27
Abstract: A topsheet for body fluids absorbent article is made
of thermoplastic synthetic fibers mechanically entangled so
as to extend substantially in a desired one direction and
formed with liquid-permeable openings. The openings comprise
a first group of openings each having a substantially oval
shape defined by its major axis extending substantially in
parallel to the direction in which the fibers extend and its
minor axis extending orthogonally to the major axis and a
second group of openings each having a substantially oval
shape defined by its minor axis extending substantially in
parallel to the direction in which the fibers 11 extend and
its major axis extending orthogonally to the minor axis.
Patent EP-0911001-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SUZUKI YOSHITAKA
IPC: A61F9/007
Filed: 1998-10-22
Abstract: An apparatus for measuring an optical characteristic
of an ablation standard object having a known ablation rate, as
compared with an object to be processed having a unknown
ablation rate which is ablated with laser beam, the apparatus
comprising a retaining device for retaining the ablation
standard object so that a surface thereof may be at the
predetermined height, a refractive power measuring device for
measuring a refractive power of the ablation standard object,
which includes a projecting optical system for projecting
target luminous flux for use in refractive power measurement
onto the ablation standard object retained by the retaining
device and a detecting optical system for detecting the target
luminous flux projected by the projecting optical system, a
moving device for moving the refractive power measuring device
to the predetermined measuring position in order to measure the
refractive power of the ablation standard object, and an output
device for outputting results measured by the refractive power
measuring device.
Patent EP-0919191-A2 (EP)
Inventor: RORESSTER GRAIG F
IPC: A61B10/02
Filed: 1998-11-23
Abstract: A surgical instrument assembly for excising a targeted tissue mass to be biopsied from adjacent
bodily tissue of a surgical patient is disclosed. The assembly has a tissue biopsy device and an
expandable sleeve (11) for receiving the tissue biopsy device. The biopsy device has a penetrating
member affixed to a distal end of an elongated tube to facilitate insertion of the tube adjacent the
targeted tissue mass. It also has a tissue receiving chamber at the distal end of the tube for
receiving the mass and a tissue cutter movable relative to the penetrating member from first to
second positions for excising the targeted tissue mass. The expandable sleeve provides an access
portal to the targeted tissue mass. It is expandable from a first original diameter to a second
expanded diameter in response to insertion of the tissue biopsy device where at least a portion of
the device has a device diameter corresponding to the second expanded diameter. When the tissue
biopsy device is inserted through the sleeve, and the sleeve expands, the surrounding tissue is
dilated. The dilation of tissue is less traumatic to the patient than incisional length which matches
the diameter of the penetrating member of the biopsy device.
Patent EP-0919192-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ERICKSON PAUL L
IPC: A61B10/02
Filed: 1998-11-23
Abstract: A surgical instrument for excising a targeted tissue mass to be biopsied from adjacent
bodily tissue of a surgical patient is disclosed. The instrument has an elongated shaft to which is
attached a penetrating member having a penetrating tip (16) to facilitate the insertion of the shaft
adjacent the targeted tissue mass. The instrument also includes a tissue receiving chamber (25) to
receive the targeted tissue mass to be biopsied, and a tissue cutter (26) movable from first to second
positions to excise the targeted tissue received in the tissue receiving chamber. The penetrating tip
includes a blade (19) having first and second planar surfaces (20,21) generally parallel to each other. The blade
reduces the forces necessary to penetrate during insertion of the instrument through the tissue
layers for positioning adjacent the biopsy site. It also serves to facilitate the dilation of the tissue
during insertion. The reduced force to penetrate coupled with tissue dilation reduce patient trauma
and hasten recovery time for the patient.
Patent EP-0927849-A2 (EP)
Inventor: IMAI HIROSHI
IPC: F16L37/23
Filed: 1998-06-11
Abstract: The assembly comprises the tank-side connector 1
and the hose-side socket 2 detachably connected with the
tank-side connector 1. The tank-side connector 1 is
constructed of: a plug 4 in which a liquid-communication
valve 5 for providing liquid communication is incorporated;
and, a plug guide 3 for receiving the plug 4 therein. The
plug guide 3 is provided with an opening portion in its
upper surface. A ring 7 is embedded in the opening portion
of the plug guide 3, and provided with at least one key
projection 8 in a predetermined position. The key projection
8 is so arranged as to correspond to the type of liquid
stored in a tank. The socket 2 is provided with an outer
sleeve 21 an outer peripheral surface of which is provided
with at least one key groove 25 in a position corresponding
to that of the key projection 8. The key groove 25 slidably
receives the key projection 8 therein in an insertion
manner. Preferably, the ring 7 is colored a predetermined
color indicating the type of liquid stored in the tank.
Patent EP-0914650-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KNAPEN PETER SIMON ANTONIUS
IPC: G11B5/31
Filed: 1998-04-30
Abstract: Method of manufacturing a multilayer structure, in which method gold is deposited on a basic layer (3, 11) for forming a gold layer (7, 13), whereafter aluminium oxide is deposited on the gold layer for forming an aluminium oxide layer (9, 15). Silicon oxide is deposited on the aluminium oxide layer by means of PE-CVD for forming a silicon oxide layer (11, 13), and the aluminium oxide layer constitutes an adhesive layer between the gold layer and the silicon oxide layer. Together with the aluminium oxide layer, the silicon oxide layer constitutes an insulating and/or protective cladding layer for the gold layer.
Patent EP-1012317-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HODGES THOMAS K
IPC: C12N9/88
Filed: 1998-09-11
Abstract: The present invention is directed to nucleic acid sequences encoding a novel regulatory element that induces a high level of expression to operably linked genes, upon exposure to hypoxic conditions. Furthermore, the regulatory element can be used to prepare an expression vector for transforming plant cells, wherein the DNA construct comprises a hypoxia inducible promoter operably linked to a gene sequence.
Patent EP-0942087-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WEISS ALBERT
IPC: D03D15/68
Filed: 1999-03-11
Abstract: In the production of blinds, the separate material sections (2) are produced in the required shape in a coherent fabric web (1), with an edge zone (12) to manipulate it. Separation channels (13) are worked into the material web (1) between the edge zone (12) and the edge of the material section (2) and between the material sections (2), for them to be detached from the web (1). A number of material sections (2) are formed in the material web, next to each other. The edge (21) of the material section (2) is worked into a firm bond, by the yarn structure or an applied reinforcement. The edge (21) of the material section (2) has a yarn with a lower melting point than the surrounding fabric, to be separated by heat and the fused yarn material strengthens the edge (21) of the material section. A separation row is in the channels (13) between the material sections (2), using a yarn which dissolves during subsequent fabric treatment to separate the fabric sections (2) from each other and/or the edge zone (12) of the fabric (1). The fabric sections can be worked to include a tubular pocket, to take a stiffening or guide rod along its width and/or length, at the start or end of the fabric section. The pocket can be curved, and the ends of the pocket are secured by a locking edge. Before the fabric is coated, the fabric web is hot ironed, at least at the pocket zones. The fabric web is of texturized fiber or filament material, at least at the pocket zones. The pockets have one or more interruptions and are produced using the fabric warps, without the wefts. An indent at the rod takes part of the pocket with the bonded edge, to fix the front rod in place, with an elastic clamp which closes the indent. Eyelets are worked in the edges (21) of the fabric sections (2), for blind holders, and blind mounting ribbons are worked along extensions of the section edges (21). Reinforcements are worked into the material at the mounting points. The fabric web (1) is produced on a warp knitter, with selected needles working the fabric section edges (21) and an additional weft at the edges (21). The fabric (1) can also be produced on a loom, with denser warps at the section edges (21), taken from the adjacent zones to form the separation channels (13). An Independent claim is also included for a roller blind rod, with an indent along its length, with projections at the opening into the indent. Preferred features: The fabric lock has a central recess, for compression on insertion between the projections at the indent opening. The body of the lock has a central opening to allow the body to spread outwards.
Patent EP-0982655-A2 (EP)
Inventor: FLECK ROD G
IPC: G06F9/30
Filed: 1999-07-06
Abstract: An instruction fetching unit is described for loading instructions from a
memory processed by a data processing device. The instruction code can be of at
least two different lengths, and each instruction contains at least a single bit
indicating said instruction sizes. An instruction buffer coupled with an instruction size
evaluation unit for determining the instruction size upon said at least single bit of
said instruction is provided.
Patent EP-0976636-A2 (EP)
Title: Compressed air supply device for vehicle compressed air systems
Inventor: HILBERER EDUARD
IPC: B60T17/02
Filed: 1999-07-30
Abstract: The output pressures from an overflow valve (33) are fed via a flange (8) to pressure sensors (15 to 18) where the pressures are converted into electrical signals. The flange connects an air dryer (6) to a multi-circuit safety valve. The pressure sensors are arranged immediately adjacent to or in an electronic module (7). The latter may be arranged on or in the air drier.
Patent EP-0980643-A2 (EP)
Inventor: JUEPTNER DETLEF
IPC: A01C5/06
Filed: 1999-08-11
Abstract: The row clearer (20) is fitted on a furrow opener (34) fitted on a support (14) fitted on a frame (12), each attached for vertical swivel movement relative to each other. A lift device (26) has a first and second rod linkage with the first rod linkage (100) movable with the furrow opener or support on one side and acting on an input member of the lift device on the other. The second rod linkage (102) is attached to an output member (98) of the lift device on one side and to the row clearer on the other. The row clearer can be locked in a non-use position by a locking device. Independent claim describes seed drill with several mountings associated with a common shaft (94), common first rod linkage and common input member.
Patent EP-0987798-A2 (EP)
Inventor: NAGATA TAKAYUKI
IPC: H04M1/02
Filed: 1999-09-04
Abstract: A connector suitable to be incorporated within a hinge portion of a
portable apparatus such as a portable telephone is disclosed. According to
the first characterizing feature, a connector includes a body (2), at least one
contact metal element (3) inserted and fitted along a direction in the body
(2) and a lead wire (4) having one end portion thereof inserted into an
opening of the body (2) along a further direction different from the inserting
direction of the contact metal element (3). The one end portion of the lead
wire (4) inserted in the body (2) is laterally pressed and contacted by a
leading end of the contact metal element (3) to be electrically connected
therewith, and the other portion of the lead wire (4) not inserted in the body
(2) is bent at the opening to the inserting direction of the contact metal
element, with the bent portion of the lead wire (4) being retained by a lead
wire retaining portion (2d) of the body (2).
Patent EP-0994406-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SUETANI TAKUYA
IPC: G06F3/0482
Filed: 1999-10-08
Abstract: A character information processor including
display means having a display area in which a
limitation is imposed on an allowable number of lines of
a character string to be displayed, including: means
for dividing the display area into at least a function
display region and a guidance display region in a
function mode in which a function is selected; and means
for displaying, at the function display region, options
of a function menu in a hierarchical manner, and for
displaying, at the guidance display region, an
explanatory sentence corresponding to an option
designated out of the options displayed at the function
display region.
Patent EP-1002649-A2 (EP)
Inventor: FAISST CHARLES F JR
IPC: B41J2/165
Filed: 1999-11-08
Abstract: An ink jet printer with cleaning mechanism, and method of
assembling same. The printer comprises a print head (60) having a surface (95)
thereon surrounding a plurality of ink ejection orifices (90). The orifices are in
communication with respective ones of a plurality of ink channels (70) formed in
the print head. A vacuum hood (180) capable of sealingly surrounding at least one
of the orifices has having a first passageway (190) therethrough capable of being
disposed in communication with the orifice for vacuuming contaminant (165)
from the ink channel by way of the orifice. A solvent delivering wiper (244) is
connected to the hood and has a second passageway (220) therethrough alignable
with the surface. The second passageway delivers a liquid solvent to the surface
to flush contaminant from the surface. Contaminant residing on the surface is
entrained in the solvent while the wiper flushes contaminant from the surface. A
vacuum canopy (230) is connected to the wiper and has a third passageway (240)
therethrough alignable with the surface. The canopy vacuums the solvent and
entrained contaminant from the surface. Moreover, a piping circuit (250) is
associated with the print head for filtering the particulate matter from the solvent
and for recirculating clean solvent to the surface of the print head.
Patent EP-0961271-A2 (EP)
Title: Digital data recording and reproducing apparatus and digital data reproducing apparatus
Inventor: ABE TAKAFUMI
IPC: G11B20/10
Filed: 1999-05-26
Abstract: This invention provides a digital data
recording and reproducing apparatus and a digital data
reproducing apparatus for recording data to a recording
medium which can handle instrumental data as the data.
In the digital data recording and reproducing apparatus
according to the invention, in parallel with the
writing of data to a magnetic tape, the written data is
read. An error correction code of the read data is
decoded and whether errors exceeding an error
correcting ability which the code has exist or not is
checked. In case of handling normal data, in this
case, the same data is rewritten by a retrying process.
In case of handling instrumental data, the retrying
process is not performed and subsequent to the data
having uncorrectable errors, the next data is written.
In case of reading data as well, data in which
uncorrectable errors exist is also read and transferred
as it is.
Patent EP-0965988-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KO JUNG-WAN
IPC: G11B7/00
Filed: 1999-06-14
Abstract: A recording medium storing a write protection
information, and a write protection method for protecting
data recorded on a recordable and/or rewritable disc from
unwanted overwriting or erasing. In order for write
protection of a disc in a bare state that is usually used
in a cartridge having a recognition switch for write-protection,
such as a DVD-RAM, write protection
information is recorded in a Lead-in area, a Lead-out area
or a recording information area other than a user data
area of the disc, and the data is protected from unwanted
overwriting or erasing using the write protection
information. Also, even though the write protection
information stored on a disc does not match the state of a
recognition switch of a case for write-protection, the
data can be prevented from unwanted overwriting or
erasing. Thus, the write protection can be ensured when a
recordable and/or rewritable recording medium, such as
DVD-RAM, DVD-R and DVD-RW, is used in a bare state.
Patent EP-0967278-A2 (EP)
Inventor: YOSHIDA NOBUMASA
IPC: C12N15/82
Filed: 1999-06-28
Abstract: Flowering regulating genes of plants and methods for
controlling plant flowering are provided. The flowering time can be
modified in comparison with wild type plants by enhancing or
inhibiting the expression of the flowering regulating gene.
Transgenic plants in which the expression of the flowering regulating
gene is regulated is also provided.
Patent EP-0989795-A2 (EP)
Inventor: PFISTER DENNIS M
IPC: F25B39/02
Filed: 1999-09-24
Abstract: To cool heat-emitting electronic components, a compact, non-moving-parts
compressor (33), an evaporator (26) in juxtaposition to the electronic components and
a condenser (31) are mounted as a unit, preferably within a vacuum can (36). A heat
exchanger (37) is mounted external to the can but in proximity to the condenser (31).
The foregoing comprise a unit which may be detachably connected to a host pump and
heat exchanger. The unit may be removed from the system of which it is a part for
upgrade and maintenance. All its components are thermally isolated from the ambient
atmosphere to prevent water vapor condensation corrosion.