baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-0838792-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BALDWIN JOHN R
IPC: G01K1/16
Filed: 1997-10-10
Abstract: A multifunction passive infrared occupancy sensor
(14) which functions as an occupancy sensor for
security systems and also as an occupancy sensor for
energy management control systems. The occupancy
sensor (14) comprises at least one segmented infrared
lens array wherein the segments of the infrared lens
array establish different optical lobes in the field
of view of the occupancy sensor (14). At least one
pyroelectric infrared detector (91) is positioned at
or near the focal point of the segmented infrared
lens array, for detecting movement of infrared
sources within the field of view of the occupancy
sensor (14) and producing an output signal
representative thereof. A processing means (97)
analyzes the output signal of the detector (91) for
security detection purposes by detecting changes in
the output signal greater than a given security
threshold. The processing means (97) also analyzes
the output signal of the detector (91) for energy
management purposes by detecting changes in the
output signal greater than a given energy management
threshold, which is less than the security threshold.
In one embodiment (Fig. 5) first and second
processing circuits detect changes in the detector
output signal greater than the security threshold and
energy management threshold. In a second embodiment
(Fig. 6) the output of the detector is coupled to an
analog to digital converter (66), the output of which
is coupled to a digital processor (68) which utilizes
one of two different software processing routines, a
security threshold processing routine, and an energy
management threshold processing routine. A further
embodiment (Fig. 9) electroncially switches detector
elements in a detector element array.
Patent EP-0854039-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WADA SATOSHI
IPC: B41J2/21
Filed: 1997-12-10
Abstract: A method of instantly measuring the amount of ink
discharged from a nozzle. The method of measuring the
amount of discharged ink includes: a line pattern
forming step of forming a line pattern by discharging
ink from an ink-jet printhead; a first image-sensing
step of sensing the line pattern by an image sensing
device; a second image-sensing step of sensing a portion
other than the line pattern by the image sensing device;
a density calculating step of calculating density of
each pixel of the line pattern by dividing the luminance
value of the portion sensed in said second image-sensing
step by the luminance value of the line pattern sensed
in said first image-sensing step and calculating a
common logarithm; an integrating step of integrating the
density of each pixel of the entire line pattern
calculated in said density calculating step; and an ink-discharge-amount
determining step of obtaining the
amount of discharged ink on the basis of the integrated
density calculated in said integrating step.
Patent EP-0890254-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MCHALE JOHN F
IPC: H04L12/46
Filed: 1997-03-28
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un système de communication (10) où un certain nombre d'abonnés (12) sont couplés à une station (14) via une ligne d'abonné (16) en paire torsadée. Selon une réalisation, la station (14) comporte un commutateur téléphonique (56) capable d'offrir le service téléphonique à un abonné (12), ainsi qu'un serveur de communication (58) équipé de modems en technologie XDLS (160) assurant un service de données à l'abonné (12). Ce serveur de communications (58) offre aux abonnés ordinaires (12) la possibilité de disposer également d'un abonnement de service de données.
Patent EP-0946225-A2 (EP)
Inventor: COELHO PHILIP H
IPC: A61J3/00
Filed: 1997-06-24
Abstract: A bag, method of manufacture and process are disclosed for the cryopreservation of thermolabile substances. The bag is characterized as having substantially uniform thickness throughout its length and height. The bag features a radiused peripheral edge wall for stress relief and to provide the constant cross section. A peripheral flashing circumscribes the radiused edge wall and provides a suitable purchase area for sealing so that the thus formed bag is less susceptible to fracture particularly when exposed to cryogenic temperatures. The uniform thickness of the bag promulgates uniform heat transfer to and from the contents of the bag in relation to any surrounding medium at a different temperature. The bag affords more space for efficient storage and reduces heat invasion into the contents of the bag when a plurality of bags are placed, with their larger planar surfaces, in contact with each other.
Patent EP-0956647-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SCOTT CHARLES RONALD
IPC: H04M3/00
Filed: 1997-12-23
Abstract: A system and method for making a call from a dual mode mobile station (305) functioning in either a PCS mode or a cellular mode permits PCS communication if the station receives a beacon of sufficient strength in a PCS frequency band, and alternatively permits cellular communications if the station (305) does not receive a sufficient strength in the PCS frequency band. In order for the dual mode mobile station (305) to perform in both a cellular mode and a PCS mode, a single service provider will attempt to provide both types of services. The reseller must ensure that a call can be properly billed to a mobile station (305) for both a call received at the dual mode mobile station (305) and a call transmitted from the dual mode mobile station (305). Accordingly, methods and systems are provided for controlling cellular service access to and from the mobile station (305).
Patent EP-0852938-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ULMAN JOHN
IPC: A61F13/53
Filed: 1998-01-07
Abstract: This invention provides protective products feminine
hygiene absorbent such as sanitary napkins that have
conforming means in their end regions that, in use,
facilitate the products' ability to fit close and
conform to the body, resist transverse bunching and
prevent leakage of fluid from the edges. The conforming
means (245, 246) consists of a stiffened element
(238, 239) and a non-stiffened region (240, 241)
immediately adjacent the stiffened element that
cooperate to bend, fit and conform. The stiffened
element, such as an embossed channel (243, 244) or
regions that are stiff, densified or reinforced,
bends along its axis of bending and resists bending
and compression orthogonal to that axis. The non-stiffened
relatively unconstrained region (240, 241)
puffs outward to fit and conform to the body. The
center region (242) of the napkin may optionally
contain a stiffening means, such as extra absorbent
material, a sphagnum moss containing insert and an
embossed channel (243, 244); the stiffening means
(243) of the center region (242) being spaced apart
from the stiffened element (238, 239) of the end
region (236, 237). The absorbent product may also
optionally have cuffs, or optionally have undergarment
wrapping wings (229, 230), where such cuffs or
wings synergistically cooperate with the conforming
means (245, 246) of this invention to provide full
and reserve coverage of and conformability to the
body. This is true for cuffs, and especially for
wings (229, 230), and most especially for wings that
are attached inwardly of the longitudinal edges of
the absorbent element (135), such wings providing
gathering of the crotch of the undergarment without
diminishing the strike zone that is available to
capture body fluids.
Patent EP-0884612-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WICKHAM MICHAEL G
IPC: G02B6/10
Filed: 1998-04-27
Abstract: The present invention provides a computer controlled apparatus and method
for producing high quality fiber optic Bragg gratings. According to the invention, the
apparatus (10) preferably includes a laser (12) for generating an ultraviolet beam (18),
a rotatable prism (32) disposed downstream of the laser (12) for receiving the beam
(18) and an optical fiber (48) disposed adjacent a bottom edge (84) of the prism (32)
for receiving a high fringe frequency interferrogram (86) formed by the prism (32).
The prism (32) is coupled to a rotation stage (14) for rotating the prism (32) about
a pre-selected pivot point (36) relative to the angle of incidence of the beam (18) to
vary the Bragg wavelength at the fiber core.
Patent EP-0911377-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SIMON ULRICH
IPC: C09J5/06
Filed: 1998-09-02
Abstract: A hot melt adhesive composition (I) for surface coating contains 0.2-6 wt.% of a polyethylene wax (II) as an additive (w.r.t hot melt adhesive powder).
Patent EP-0900730-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BOLDRINI FULVIO
IPC: B65B19/22
Filed: 1998-09-03
Abstract: A method and unit (6) for supplying articles (7),
each defined by a central panel (8) and two lateral
wings (9) connected to the panel (8) along respective
preformed bend lines (10), whereby the articles (7) are
fed continuously from a pickup station (S4) to a supply
station (S2); the articles (7) reaching the pickup
station (S4) at a given first speed (V2) and in a given
first direction (D2); and the articles (7) being
supplied, at the supply station (S2), at a given second
speed (V1) to respective products (5) traveling through
the supply station (S2) at the second speed (V1) and in
a given second direction (D1) parallel to the first
direction (D2).
Patent EP-0913163-A2 (EP)
Inventor: OTA YUKIO
IPC: A61G12/00
Filed: 1998-10-26
Abstract: A needle disposal apparatus that melts used hypodermic
needles has an entrance chamber, a melting chamber, and a
waste box that are joined to form an airtight passage. An
air pump draws air through this passage and through an odor
filter, thereby removing odors from the melting chamber and
waste box. The entrance chamber, melting chamber, and waste
box are preferably surrounded by electrically conducting
materials that block emission of electromagnetic noise.
Power is preferably supplied through parallel switches,
which are disabled when the waste box is not installed. The
needle is preferably guided through the entrance chamber by
a slider with a replaceable syringe guide cap to accommodate
different syringe and needle sizes.
Patent EP-0882973-A2 (EP)
Inventor: JOUSTRA KORNELIS
IPC: E02D1/02
Filed: 1998-05-28
Abstract: Penetrometer comprising a probe with a conical
nose, a cylindrical friction casing, and means for
measuring axial friction forces acting on the friction
casing when the probe is advanced in an area of ground
which is to be analysed. 
     The probe furthermore has a conical casing and
means for measuring the axial forces acting on the conical
casing. 
     The conicity of the conical casing is so minor that
the conical casing causes a displacement of the surrounding
ground which is directed substantially transverse to the
axial direction of the probe.
Patent EP-0860990-A2 (EP)
Inventor: TAKADA NOBORU
IPC: H04N5/335
Filed: 1998-02-20
Abstract: A chassis has plate supporting pillars, insertion
holes, an aperture brim connected to a lens holding unit,
and engagement pegs that are formed in the insertion holes.
A photographic element package is attached to a plate.
Contact surfaces are formed in the aperture brim so that
distances from a center axis of a lens holding unit to the
two adjacent contact surfaces of the aperture brim are the
same as the distances from adjacent standard surfaces of the
photographic element package to the center of the
photographic element in the photographic element package.
Plate springs, that press the plates in predetermined
directions when the plate is mounted on the chassis, are
provided on the mounting member, so that the photographic
element package which is smaller than the aperture brim is
pressed, making the standard surfaces press against the
contact surfaces. Plate springs for pressing the back of
the plate are also provided on the mounting member, so that
the plate is firmly pressed against the plate supporting
pillars. Insertion plates featuring engagement holes are
also provided on the mounting member, so that when the plate
is pressed against the chassis, the insertion plates are
inserted into the insertion holes and the engagement pegs
engage the engagement holes, thereby completing the mounting
of the plate on the chassis.
Patent EP-0887488-A2 (EP)
Inventor: JONES ANTHONY TREVOR
IPC: F16B21/09
Filed: 1998-06-25
Abstract: A kit of parts for holding a moulding to a wall, the moulding having a wedge-shaped
channel (16) in its rear wall, comprises a set of clips (12) and fasteners (14). The
fasteners are screwed into the wall and have heads (30) with necks (32). Each clip
(12) is wedge-shaped and has a hole (26) shaped to receive the head of the fastener
and lock it there. The clip (12) is rotated through 90° to lock it in the channel (16).
Patent EP-0908786-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MOHONDRO ROBERT D
IPC: H01L21/027
Filed: 1998-10-02
Abstract: A process for reducing shrinkage of photolithographic
features formed in a photoresist including exposing the
photoresist to at least one material selected from the group
consisting of at least one amine, at least one amide, at least
one aldehyde, and nitrogen.
Patent EP-0867864-A2 (EP)
Title: Magnetic head with spin valve effect magnetoresistive element and its manufacturing method
Inventor: INAGE KENJI
IPC: G11B5/31
Filed: 1998-03-23
Abstract: A magnetic head with a spin valve effect MR element and a
method of manufacturing the head. A plurality of spin valve
effect MR elements on a substrate are formed, a plurality of
pairs of lead conductors connected with the respective spin
valve effect MR elements on the substrate are formed, and then
a plurality of protection circuits of magnetization inversion
connected between the respective pairs of lead conductors on
the substrate are formed. Each of the protection circuits is
constituted so as to turn on when it receives an energy with a
level at which the pinned direction inversion in each of the
spin valve effect MR elements occurs.
Patent EP-0975955-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ALTEMOSE GEORGE A
IPC: G01N33/28
Filed: 1998-04-14
Abstract: Cette invention se rapporte à un système de détection d'eau, qui sert à détecter la teneur en eau d'un liquide et à communiquer à un opérateur les informations relatives à cette teneur en eau. La communication des informations relatives à la teneur en eau peut comporter le traitement de la valeur de la teneur en eau détectée et la comparaison de cette valeur avec une ou plusieurs valeurs seuils, afin de qualifier la valeur détectée. Selon un autre aspect de cette invention, le capteur d'eau comprend des sorties d'interfaces 4-20 mA isolées à utilser avec des dispositifs extérieurs, tels que des contrôleurs logiques programmables. Selon un troisième aspect cette invention propose un système de détection d'eau qui détecte une valeur de teneur en eau relative et convertit cette valeur de teneur en eau en une valeur de teneur en eau absolue. Selon un quatrième aspect, cette invention utilise des procédés et circuits pour étalonner un système de détection d'eau. Selon un cinquième aspect, cette invention propose un système d'épuration de liquides, qui détecte la teneur en eau d'un liquide et en extrait l'eau à l'aide d'un épurateur.
Patent EP-0951140-A2 (EP)
Inventor: THIEL HELMUT
IPC: H03F3/08
Filed: 1999-02-15
Abstract: The circuit arrangement comprises a photo element for converting an optical signal into electric signals, together with an amplifier circuit for amplifying the electric signal. The photo element (12) is connected to a preamplifier (16) formed as a trans-impedance amplifier, with differential outputs (K2, K3) connected to a regulation amplifier (18) input. This provides a signal-dependent adjustment of the operating point of the amplifier circuit in response to the level of the optical signal.
Patent EP-0965824-A2 (EP)
Inventor: DETHOMAS FRANK A
IPC: G01N21/03
Filed: 1999-06-01
Abstract: A probe for a spectrometer has a slot for receiving a sample, an illuminating fiber optic
bundle directing light to the sample in the slot, and first and second collecting fiber optic bundles
transmitting light from the sample to the spectrometer, wherein the first collection fiber optic
bundle is positioned to optimize the collection of transmitted light without scattering through the
sample, and the second collection fiber optic bundle is positioned to optimize the collection of
light diffusely reflected from the sample. In one embodiment, the first collection bundle is
arranged in an annulus around the illuminating bundle, and the second collection bundle is
arranged in an annulus round the first collection bundle. In a second embodiment, the second
collection bundle is arranged in an annulus around the illuminating bundle, and the first
collection bundle terminates in an interface with the sample located across the slot from the
illuminating bundle and the second collection bundle.
Patent EP-0967351-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SCHUBERTH OLIVER
IPC: E05C9/18
Filed: 1999-06-07
Abstract: At least one functional element (12) in the form of a connecting rod, slide rod or slide piece is longitudinally movably mounted behind a cover (20) and is connected to a flat bolt element (30) protruding from the cover. The bolt element pivots on an axle (32) mounted in the functional element, outside its closed position and can be lowered at right angles to the functional element's direction of movement in its longitudinal movement behind the cover. The functional element and cover have lengthwise slits (13,22) whose width corresponds to the thickness of the bolt .
Patent EP-0992387-A2 (EP)
Title: Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Längsbewegungssteuerung eines Kraftfahrzeuges
Inventor: BIRMILI GERD
IPC: G01S13/93
Filed: 1999-06-17
Abstract: Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung zur Längsbewegungssteuerung eines Kraftfahrzeuges, mit welchen bei Vorliegen vorgebbarer Einschaltbedingungen, die das Vorhandensein eines vorausfahrenden Fahrzeuges umfassen, ein Abstandsregelungsmodus aktivierbar ist, in welchem der Abstand des Fahrzeugs zum vorausfahrenden Fahrzeug selbsttätig geregelt wird. Erfindungsgemäß wird bei Vorliegen der Einschaltbedingungen nicht direkt der Abstandsregelungsmodus, sondern zunächst ein Bereitschaftsmodus aktiviert, von dem aus der Abstandsregelungsmodus durch ein nutzerseitig einzugebendes Signal zu aktivieren ist. Des weiteren ist, vorzugsweise zusätzlich, vorgesehen, vom Abstandsregelungsbetrieb bei Eintritt vorgebbarer Abschaltbedingungen nicht sofort in einen Inaktivitätsmodus, sondern zunächst in einen Ausrollmodus überzugehen, in welchem das Fahrzeug stetig verlangsamt,und ein Abschaltaufforderungssignal angezeigt wird. Optional kann im Ausrollmodus ein Auffahren auf Frontobjekte selbsttätig vermieden werden. Durch Eingabe eines nutzerseitigen Abstandsregelungs-Abschaltsignals wird dann die Abstandsregelung vollständig deaktiviert. Das Verfahren und die verfahrensdurchführende Vorrichtung sind insbesondere auch für den Stop&Go-Verkehr geeignet. Verwendung z.B. in Automobilen. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0994314-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HOFINGER ROLAND
IPC: F24H9/12
Filed: 1999-09-17
Abstract: A central heating radiator has the inlet and outlet connections (14a,14b) at the bottom and is connected to the supply and return feeds (26,28) of the central heating system by two flexible hoses. The hoses are looped to position part of each loop higher than the inlet/outlet to the radiator. This prevents residual water leaking out of the radiator when it is removed for maintenance. The plastic hoses are connected to the radiator, and to the system, by compression fittings.
Patent EP-1008730-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HATTORI HIROYUKI
IPC: F01L9/20
Filed: 1999-11-12
Abstract: An electromagnetic actuating system of an internal
combustion engine is provided. The system can hold an armature
(46) in a fully closed position or a fully opened position when
the engine is started while obviating a necessity of the initial
actuation and effectively reducing power consumption of the
system. The system includes an engine valve (12) which
functions as an intake valve or an exhaust valve of the internal
combustion engine, an armature (46) which moves with the engine
valve (12), an electromagnet (48, 56; 50, 58) which attracts
the armature (46) in a direction of movement of the engine valve
(12) by being supplied with a current and a spring (32, 36) which
presses the armature (46) away from the electromagnet (48, 56;
50, 58). A permanent magnet (66, 68), which can exert a magnetic
attracting force between the armature (46) and the electromagnet
(48, 56; 50, 58), is provided. The system further includes a
stop-time current controller (60, 62) which shuts off the
current supplied to the electromagnet (48, 56; 50, 58), after
controlling the current supplied to the electromagnet (48, 56;
50, 58) until the armature (46) is attracted to the electromagnet
(48, 56; 50, 58) by the magnetic attracting force of the
permanent magnet (66, 68) when a request to stop the internal
combustion engine is generated.
Patent EP-1022496-A2 (EP)
Inventor: DIDSZUHN WOLFGANG
IPC: F16J3/04
Filed: 1999-12-17
Abstract: The sealing sleeve (1) has elastically deformable bellows (25) with a number of ring flanges (11) of stepped diameters so that the bellows can be secured onto mounting flanges of various diameters. Each ring flange is provided with a rib (16) which is radially drawn inwards, so as to be tightly attached to the end face of the mounting flange.
Patent EP-1017209-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LEHTINIEMI REIJO
IPC: H05K5/03
Filed: 1999-12-24
Abstract: The cover of a hand-held mobile station (MS) according to the present invention
has been coated or mixed to include liquid crystals changing color with changes
of temperature, or thermochromic liquid crystals TLC. Thermochromic liquid
crystals can be used to implement reversible or irreversible color changes on
several different color change temperature ranges. The cover (C) changes its
color when changing temperature forming patterns (A1) following heat gradients,
in its TLC-comprising parts. The color change indicates both heat applied
externally to the mobile station and the heating caused by the internal energy
consumption of the mobile station. It is therefore possible, with the color change,
to leave a slowly vanishing trail of a keypress or indirectly describe the remaining
usage time of a battery used as the power source of the mobile station on basis
of heating caused by load on the power source. In a method according to the
present invention the temperature changes of a hand-held mobile station are
indicated with color changes of the cover of the mobile station, when the cover
has been coated with thermochromic liquid crystals or when it has been mixed
with thermochromic liquid crystals in order to arrange the color changes
described above.
Patent EP-0928695-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CINCA TEIJEIRO ERIKA
IPC: B41J2/325
Filed: 1999-01-05
Abstract: It has some guides (1) along which runs a carriage (2)
moved by a spindle (3) and thermal head (4) holder, under
which has been provided a dye tape (12) and some rollers
(20, 22), which by means of the head (4) permits the
printing of a strip (13). 
     It is characterized in that it has a first
ascending/descending means (8) that is related to a second
ascending/descending means (9) in which the head (4) is
indirectly fixed, in such a way that the operation of the
first means (8) causes the head (4) to approach the dye
tape and in this position the second means (9) is activated
to carry out the stamping, in such a way that the path to
be run by the head to carry out the printing is minimal,
increasing the printing speed and smoothness. 
     Once the dye tape (12) has been used up, both means (8
and 9) are deactivated, the head separating to allow the
replacement that is carried out by means of a detachable
frame (19) in which the rollers (20, 22) are included. 
     It has automatic clutching means of the pull shaft of
the device with the pull shaft of the detachable frame
(19).
Patent EP-1005223-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GALLAGHER ANDREW CHARLES
IPC: H04N1/41
Filed: 1999-11-15
Abstract: A method for modifying the spatial frequency detail of a digital
image channel, the method comprises receiving a digital image channel; providing
a tone scale function; and modifying the spatial frequency detail of the digital
image channel based on the characteristics of the tone scale function.