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Patent EP-0805780-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PANDEY RAJ NARAIN
IPC: C01B3/40
Filed: 1996-01-23
Granted: 1999-07-14
Abstract: The direct conversion of methane to hythane, an alternative fuel for internal combustion engines, is effected by oxidizing methane oxidation with water vapor at a temperature of about 400 to about 500  DEG C and a pressure of about 1 to about 5 atmospheres, in the presence of a catalyst comprising palladium or a binary alloy thereof with another metal selected from the group consisting of elements belonging to Group IB, Group IIA, Group VIII and the lanthanide series of the Periodic Table, the catalyst being supported on a porous carrier. The direct conversion of methane to hythane under conditions of low temperature and pressure in accordance with the present invention enables hythane to be produced not only economically and efficiently, but also at or near vehicle fueling sites, thereby eliminating the storage and transportation of dangerously reactive hydrogen for mixing with methane or natural gas.
Patent EP-0787255-B1 (EP)
Title: Disque perfore, notamment pour soupapes d'injection
Inventor: ARNDT STEFAN
IPC: C25D1/10
Filed: 1996-03-23
Granted: 2002-07-31
Abstract: Le disque perforé proposé est caractérisé en ce qu'il présente un passage axial complet pour un fluide, formé par des orifices d'admission (36), des orifices de sortie (38) et au moins un canal (42) entre les deux types d'orifice. Les orifices d'admission et de sortie (36, 38) sont disposés dans le disque perforé de telle manière qu'ils ne se recouvrent en aucun point, en projection dans un plan. Du fait de ce décalage des orifices de sortie (38) par rapport aux orifices d'admission (36), le fluide a un trajet d'écoulement en S et est, de ce fait, soumis à une turbulence favorisant l'atomisation. Le disque perforé convient en particulier aux soupapes d'injection de systèmes d'injection de combustible, aux buses de pulvérisation de peinture et aux procédés de lyophilisation.
Patent EP-0826096-B1 (EP)
Title: Procede et dispositif permettant de degazer un condensat
Inventor: BRUECKNER HERMANN
IPC: F01K23/10
Filed: 1996-05-02
Granted: 1998-11-18
Abstract: Pour dégazer un condensat (K) d'une installation (2) à turbine à gaz et à turbine à vapeur, on le chauffe dans une bâche alimentaire (26), on le conduit au condensat préchauffé (K') et de l'eau d'alimentation (S) est prélevée pour les surfaces de chauffage (6, 42, 52, 60) montées dans le circuit de vapeur d'eau (3) de la turbine à vapeur (2b) et chauffée par le gaz d'échappement (AG) provenant de la turbine à gaz (2a). Pour garantir un dégazage satisfaisant du condensat (K) tout en maintenant une efficacité élevée de l'installation par une exploitation particulièrement complète de l'énergie résultant de la chaleur perdue de la turbine à gaz (2a), on utilise, selon l'invention, comme fluide de chauffage (H) pour chauffer le condensat (K), un flux partiel (T1) du condensat préchauffé (K') ou un flux partiel (T4) d'eau d'alimentation préchauffée (S'). A cet effet, dans un dispositif permettant la mise en ÷uvre dudit procédé, un économiseur basse pression (42) est monté dans le générateur de vapeur à chaleur perdue (1) en aval d'un dispositif de préchauffage de condensat (6), par l'intermédiaire d'un bâche alimentaire (26), ledit dispositif de préchauffage de condensat (6) ou l'économiseur basse pression (42) étant pourvu, du côté sortie, d'une conduite d'écoulement (34 ou 74) qui débouche dans la bâche alimentaire (26).
Patent EP-0825956-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TURPIN CHARLES H
IPC: A47J27/00
Filed: 1996-05-15
Granted: 2005-09-28
Abstract: A construction for heating food in a microwave oven is provided. The construction includes an outer receptacle and a moisture barrier closure enclosed within the outer receptacle. Food material to be heated is enclosed within the moisture barrier closure, during storage. Preferred arrangements include an outer receptacle which is expandable to accommodate expansion of the food material, preferably popcorn, upon heating. In a preferred construction shown, a microwave susceptor construction is positioned within the moisture barrier closure.
Patent EP-0834218-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ADAMS SCOTT G
IPC: H03H9/02
Filed: 1996-06-20
Granted: 2009-03-11
Abstract: A tunable electromicromechanical resonator structure incorporates an electrostatic actuator which permits reduction or enhancement of the resonant frequency of the structure. The actuator consists of two sets of opposed electrode fingers, each set having a multiplicity of spaced, parallel fingers. One set is mounted on a movable portion of the resonator structure and one set is mounted on an adjacent fixed base on substrate, with the fingers in opposed relationship and their adjacent ends spaced apart by a gap. An adjustable bias voltage across the sets of electrodes adjusts the resonant frequency of the movable structure.
Patent EP-0850464-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BORLAND WILLIAM GRAHAM
IPC: G01P1/12
Filed: 1996-08-19
Granted: 1999-10-20
Abstract: A tachograph has a chart carrier 2 such as a turntable, driven by a motor 9, such as a stepper motor and the turntable is synchronised with the time shown on a clock 8. Means 16-18 are provided for correcting any phase error between the turntable position and the actual time, which means rotates the turntable to the correct position at which markings on a tachograph chart correspond with the time shown on the clock. Phase displacement can occur as a result of disengaging the drive from the turntable, e.g. when inserting the chart.
Patent EP-0846284-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PUGGE MIKE
IPC: G05F1/573
Filed: 1996-07-24
Granted: 1999-06-02
Abstract: Erfindungsgemäss wird eine elektronische Anpassschaltung für ein elektronisches Bauteil oder eine Baugruppe (3) vorgeschlagen, bei der Spannungen in einem weiten Bereich an die Eingangsbedingungen des elektronischen Bauteils bzw. der Baugruppe angepasst werden. Bei der Anpassschaltung wird nach einem Gleichrichter (1) eine aktive Strombegrenzung (2) geschaltet, die den Strom auf einen vorgegebenen Grenzwert begrenzt. Der Ausgang (7) der Anpassschaltung ist mit dem Eingang des elektronischen Bauteils bzw. der Baugruppe zu verbinden. Ist eine galvanische Trennung erforderlich, kann an den Ausgang ein Optokoppler geschaltet werden.
Patent EP-0852497-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHOLZ PETER DR
IPC: A61K31/557
Filed: 1996-08-06
Granted: 2002-06-19
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP96/03481 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 23, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 23, 1998 PCT Filed Aug. 6, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO97/06806 PCT Pub. Date Feb. 27, 1997A method is described for treating bacterially induced meningitis, comprising administering a prostane derivative of formula I or Ia wherein X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as described below, and the -O-R3- group is in the  alpha - or  beta -configuration. The prostane derivative can optionally comprise or serve as an adjuvant, and it can be administered in combination with an antiobiotic.
Patent EP-0856041-B1 (EP)
Inventor: REEVE PHILIP
IPC: C10M141/12
Filed: 1996-10-11
Granted: 2003-01-02
Abstract: The antiwear performance of power transmitting fluids, particularly continuously variable transmission fluids, is improved by incorporating an additive combination of amine phosphates, organic polysulfides, zinc salts of phosphorothioic acid esters and optionally a friction modifier.
Patent EP-0802446-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MIYASHITA SATORU
IPC: F21V8/00
Filed: 1996-11-06
Granted: 2003-06-11
Abstract: Des nervures (312) sont formées à la surface du corps d'un guide optique (311) espacées selon des intervalles réguliers. Si l'on excepte les côtés (312b-1, 312b-2) des nervures (312), une couche de réflection totale (313) est constituée. Un système lumineux (322) est placé sur une surface terminale d'un élément de guide optique (307), et la plupart de la lumière émise pénètre à l'intérieur du guide optique (311) par une surface d'incidence (315). La lumière émise par le système lumineux (322) se propage dans le corps du guide optique (311) et ressort par les surfaces latérales (312b-2). La lumière interne (305) passe par un élément de conversion d'axe optique (321) et pénètre dans un objet (302) destiné à être illuminé dans une direction sensiblement perpendiculaire. La lumière externe (306) traverse l'objet (302) et pénètre dans un illuminateur (303). La lumière traverse ensuite l'élément de conversion d'axe optique (321) dans l'illuminateur (303), avant d'être réfléchie par la couche de réflection totale (313). La lumière réfléchie traverse de nouveau l'élément de conversion d'axe optique (321) perpendiculairement et pénètre dans l'objet (302) perpendiculairement. La lumière traverse ensuite l'objet (302) pour que l'on puisse reconnaître celui-ci. Elle est réfléchie sans perte par la couche de réflection totale (313). De plus, même lorsque la lumière externe (306) pénètre dans l'illuminateur sous un angle autre que l'angle droit, elle est réfléchie par la couche de réflection totale (313) sans aucune perte et pénètre dans l'objet.
Patent EP-0802248-B1 (EP)
Inventor: EDELMANN DIRK DR
IPC: C09F9/00
Filed: 1997-04-08
Granted: 2004-03-03
Abstract: New mixtures comprise (A) 10-90 wt.% long chain carboxylic acid metal salts of formula (I); and (B) 90-10 wt.% carboxylic acid esters of formula R<1>COOR<2> (II). In (I) and (II), M = metal such as Co, Mn, Fe, Pb, V, Ni, Cu, Zn, Sn, Ca, Ba, Sr, Cl (sic), Al, K, Cr, Sb or Bi; X = 6-14C aliphatic or aromatic carboxylate; n = 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5; R<1> = optionally unsaturated 14-22C aliphatic residue; and R<2> = 1-4C alkyl. Also claimed is preparation of the mixture by adding a stoichiometric amount of a basic metal salt of formula (III) within 20-60 minutes to a mixture of 10-90 wt.% XCOOH and 90-10 wt.% R<1>COOR<2> such that the temperature does not exceed 90 degrees C and distilling off the water thus formed at a sump temperature of 90-150 degrees C. In (III), Y = OH, O or CO3.
Patent EP-0821949-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GERS-BARLAG HEINRICH DR
IPC: A61K8/00
Filed: 1997-07-17
Granted: 2004-06-30
Abstract: Active substance combinations comprise (a) at least one acyl glucose derivative surfactant of formula (I); (b) at least one monoglyceryl mono- or di- carboxylate of formula (II); and (c) at least one cosmetically or pharmaceutically compatible electrolyte (III). R = 1-24C alkyl; R1 = 1-24C alkyl or H; R2 = H or 1-24C acyl; One R3 = 6-24C acyl and the other = H. Foam form cosmetic or pharmaceutical products containing (a)-(c), (d) a water phase optionally containing standard substances dissolved and/or dispersed in it, especially other cosmetically or pharmaceutically compatible substances; and (e) optionally an oil phase, which may contain other components as in (e).
Patent EP-0879270-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DORMEYER DIETER
IPC: C09J161/30
Filed: 1997-01-29
Granted: 1999-10-13
Abstract: A two-component glue system suitable for the production of laminated wood panels consists of (a) an aqueous hardener mixture (component (a)) which contains (a1) 3 to 15 wt % of a Brönsted acid; (a2) 20 to 40 wt % of a mineral filler; (a3) 2 to 8 wt % of a thickener; (a4) 40 to 60 wt % water; and (b) a melamine resin (component (b)).
Patent EP-0888586-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MCGREGOR DOUGLAS ROBERT
IPC: G06F12/02
Filed: 1997-03-19
Granted: 2001-11-28
Abstract: A method and apparatus for sequentially generating a set of addresses, defined over a plurality of indices, for a multi-dimensional array stored in a memory for the condition where at least one of the address indices is fixed, is performed by simple addition, OR-ing and AND-ing. An accumulator or counter initially holds an arbitrary binary value composed of a set of binary indices corresponding to the address indices. This binary value is logically OR-ed with a first mask value having binary indices selected in value in relation to the fixed address indices. The resultant is logically AND-ed with a second mask value having binary indices selected in value in relation to the fixed address indices, and this operation produces a first address of the set. The same resultant is incremented and the incremented value is delivered to the accumulator for the cycle to be repeated.
Patent EP-0938827-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NORSTEDT BENGT
IPC: H04W76/06
Filed: 1997-10-28
Granted: 2005-04-20
Abstract: Dans cette invention, un temps de déconnexion en accord avec la norme de Phase 1 GSM (Groupe spécial mobile) est réduit à l'intérieur d'un contrôleur de station de base particulier (BSC) desservant une station mobile particulière (20). En réponse à un message de déconnexion de couche 2 provenant d'une première station mobile (20) et après l'expiration du temps de déconnexion réduit, la station de base BTS serveuse (30) libère le canal logique indiqué de la première station mobile (20) et permet au contrôleur de station de base connecté (BSC) (40) d'attribuer plus efficacement le canal logique libéré (SDCCH ou TCH) à une seconde station mobile (25). Ensuite, les messages de déconnexion de couche 2 additionnels, transmis par la première station mobile (20) sont ignorés et aucun message d'accusé de réception en mode déconnexion (DM) n'est transmis sur le canal logique indiqué. Ainsi, toute collision sur le même canal logique entre la première et la seconde station mobile (20, 25) est évitée et la seconde station mobile (25) peut alors communiquer sur le canal logique attribué.
Patent EP-0885381-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SAGSTETTER WILLIAM E
IPC: B01L99/00
Filed: 1997-03-05
Granted: 2001-07-11
Abstract: A device (10) for collecting a blood sample from a plastic segment tube (50) into a receptacle (60) uses a cylindrical housing (11) containing a hollow needle (15) to puncture the segment tube (50) as it is inserted into the upper port of the device (10). A series of ribs (14) with tapered medial edges are arranged in a radial pattern around the needle (15) within the upper port to guide and support the segment tube (50) as it is inserted. The ribs (14) are separated by slots (13) that also guide the sealed end (51) of the segment tube (50). An annular recess (16) around the lower port of the device (10) holds the rim of the receptacle (60) and allows blood released by the punctured segment tube (50) to drain into the receptacle (60). The annular recess (16) accommodates a wide range of test tube diameters, and exerts only a downward force on the rim of the receptacle (60) when a segment tube (50) is inserted into the upper port of the device (10).
Patent EP-0888145-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WANG LIXIAO
IPC: B32B7/022
Filed: 1997-03-06
Granted: 2004-08-04
Abstract: A laminate balloon comprising at least two layers of separately oriented thermoplastic polymer material, which are coextensive over the body of the balloon. The two layers may be made of different polymer materials, including an underlying layer made of a low compliant, high strength polymer, such as PET, and an overlying layer of a softer and more flexible polymer material relative to the first polymer material, such as a polyester-polyether block copolymer. The balloon structures have an additive burst pressure, meaning that they are stronger than a single-layer reference balloon corresponding to the underlying polymer layer. The balloons are characterized by a combination of flexibility and surface softness which allows catheters to track down into lesions relatively easily, puncture resistance, abrasion resistance and refoldability, in addition to low compliance and high burst strength. The balloons may be prepared with generally linear or with stepped compliance profiles. Methods of preparation of such balloons are also disclosed.
Patent EP-0840674-B1 (EP)
IPC: B29C59/04
Filed: 1997-04-04
Granted: 2001-08-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for providing with surface structure a laminate or the coating of a substrate. Embossing is carried out using the production heat of the laminate or the coated substrate. The laminate or the coating consists of papers impregnated with condensation resins set by heat. The laminate or the coated substrate is conveyed, immediately after heating and pressing in a press operating continuously or discontinuously and before setting of the laminate or coating, through an embossing device (8) arranged outside the press (1). The furniture, plastics and electrical engineering industry and other manufacturing branches are areas of application in which laminates and coated substrates are used.
Patent EP-0898782-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHADHA SURJIT S
IPC: H01J9/02
Filed: 1997-05-14
Granted: 2003-07-09
Abstract: A conductive, light-absorbing baseplate for use in a field emission display is disclosed. The interior surface of the baseplate is coated with a praseodymium-manganese oxide layer having a resistivity that does not exceed 1 x 10<5>  OMEGA .cm. A field emission display is also disclosed which comprises the conductive, light-absorbing baseplate, as well as processes for manufacturing the baseplate, field emission display and the conductive, light-absorbing praseodymium-manganese oxide material used to coat the baseplate.
Patent EP-0906374-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MCCAULLEY JAMES A
IPC: C08J7/048
Filed: 1997-06-06
Granted: 2004-11-17
Abstract: A vapor barrier coating solution for poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) polymeric articles contains a metal polysilicate and transparent nanocrystalline titanium dioxide. The coating reduces interference between light reflected from the top surface of a coated PET polymeric article and the interface between the dried coating and said PET polymeric article. The coated articles are also provided.
Patent EP-0998247-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NIELSEN INGER MANN
IPC: A61F5/443
Filed: 1997-10-22
Granted: 2006-03-22
Abstract: The invention relates to an ostomy appliance comprising a body side member comprising an adhesive wafer or pad for securing the appliance to the user's skin, said wafer or pad having a hole for receiving a stoma, and an optionally separately exchangeable receiving member or bag secured to the body side ostomy member for receiving secretions from the ostomy, said ostomy appliance further comprising a separate sealing member disposed in the hole of the wafer or pad surrounding the stoma, said sealing member being of a hypo-allergenic adhesive and being in the form of a mouldable mass or a ring.
Patent EP-0951456-B1 (EP)
Inventor: AURA KIMMO
IPC: G02B6/25
Filed: 1997-12-01
Granted: 2003-03-26
Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement in connection with a fiber process, the arrangement being provided with a control and drawing device for guiding a fiber or the like along a desired course, and with a cutting device for cutting the fiber or the like at a moment dependent on the fiber process. For controlled operation, the cutting device comprise a body of revolution consisting of two parts between which the fiber or the like is arranged to pass during the process without that it comes in contact with the parts. The body of revolution is arranged to rotate during the cutting of the fiber or the like about an axis that is essentially transverse to the travel direction of the fiber. The edge of one part of the body of revolution is rendered so sharp that as the rotating motion of the body of revolution makes the edge press against the fiber or the like, the edge cuts the fiber, whereby the free end of the fiber or the like winds round the rotating body of revolution.
Patent EP-0936874-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FOLAN MICHAEL ANTHONY
IPC: A61K36/45
Filed: 1997-11-04
Granted: 2003-06-04
Abstract: Chewing gum are obtained by entrapping a liquid within a mass of gum, blast freezing the gum and entrapped liquid, and increasing the temperature to just below the melting point of the liquid, causing the liquid crystals to anneal. By manipulating the size and/or morphology of the frozen liquid crystals, one can thereby manipulate the internal structure of the gum. Optionally, the liquid can contain a drug in solution. If the solvent is then removed, the drug is left in the interstices of the gum. The rate of release of the drug from the gum is thus determined by the distribution of the drug within the gum arising from the annealing step. This method of manufacturing a chewing gum avoids the use of elevated temperatures, and is particularly suitable for entrapping thermolabile substances.
Patent EP-0942687-B1 (EP)
Title: Dental scaler
Inventor: SALE DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: A61C1/00
Filed: 1997-11-26
Granted: 2004-06-30
Abstract: A dental scaling system includes a scaling instrument with a handpiece and a scaling tip at the end of the handpiece. An ultrasonic transducer is connected to the scaling tip, and there is an irrigant outlet in the scaling tip. A cable is attachable to the handpiece and includes an irrigant passage and two lead wires for supplying irrigant and electrical energy to the handpiece. An irrigant supply bottle is releasably attachable on a housing, and the cable is attachable on the housing. The housing includes an air pump to pressurize and transfer irrigant liquid from the irrigant supply bottle through the cable to the handpiece. The housing also includes electronics to power and control the ultrasonic transducer. Each irrigant supply bottle includes a mounting member with a pair of wings, received in a forked docking assembly on the housing, with the mounting member lockable in the docking assembly.
Patent EP-0857533-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TRUBE STEFAN DR DR-ING
IPC: B23K9/173
Filed: 1998-02-04
Granted: 2003-08-20
Abstract: In a metal gas arc (MGA) welding process using a spray transfer arc and a shielding gas of mainly Ar and optionally He, the consumable wire electrode feed speed is 15-30 m/min., and the shielding gas consists of 16-50 vol.% CO2, 0-5 vol.% O2, optionally 10-40 vol.% He and balance Ar. Preferably, the shielding gas contains (by vol.) 18-40 (preferably 20-40, especially 23-30)% CO2, 15-35 (preferably 20-30)% He and 0.5-4 (preferably 1-3)% O2. The wire electrode is preferably passed at 18-25 m/min. through a contact tube, the contact tube stand-off distance being maintained at 20-35 mm. Preferably, the wire electrode consists of a ferromagnetic material and is a solid wire which preferably contains 0.3-1.3 (preferably 0.7-1.2) wt.% Si and which is copper coated.
Patent EP-0915434-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GIBSON SARAH F
IPC: G06T15/50
Filed: 1998-05-14
Granted: 2004-03-24
Abstract: A volumetric data representation for graphical objects encodes the distance of data elements to the nearest object surface, with means being provided for estimating the direction an magnitude of surface normals from the distance values. The subject system can be used to accurately reconstruct the normal direction of a slowly varying surface in volume sampled data for high quality Volume Rendering, accurate force reflection in haptic feedback, and accurate force calculation and object penetration estimation in physically-based graphics.
Patent EP-0891850-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHREYER HORST
IPC: B29C33/44
Filed: 1998-06-20
Granted: 2001-12-12
Abstract: In a process for moulding a plastic product with radial chambers inside axially closed walls a compression mould (1) is partially filled with powdered or granular plastic, an inner core (6) is located in the mould cavity behind the plastic and after heating the plastic is compressed. The core(6) is subsequently removed to reveal hollow chambers in the moulding. Also claimed are: (i) a mould having an inner core (6) comprising one or more parts which are destroyed after pressing or alternatively where the inner core is a reusable split core; and (ii) the use of the process for moulding closed rotary pump impellers.
Patent EP-0924028-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HILL CHRISTOPHER PETER RALPH
IPC: B24B55/02
Filed: 1998-12-14
Granted: 2004-02-04
Abstract: The material removal rate of a creep-feed grinding operation may be increased significantly by use of a type of porous grinding wheel in combination with jet of coolant liquid at high pressure directed at the periphery of the wheel in advance of the cutting point. The apparatus for performing the method may comprise a multi-axis machining centre adapted to enable the coolant nozzle(s) to be retracted to provide working clearance for automatic tool changer operation and to re-position the aiming point of the nozzle(s) over an angular range relative to a cutting point. <IMAGE>