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Patent FR-2792714-A1 (FR)
Title: Buffer device for large scale hot water systems allowing hot water to be more quickly available at point of use comprises buffer tank and two temperature controls
Inventor: FONDEUR FRANCOIS
IPC: F24D17/00
Filed: 1999-04-22
Abstract: The buffer device (3) is mounted between a boiler (1) and the taps (P1, P2, P3). It comprises a buffer tank (4) with water feed (4a) at the bottom and outlets (4b, 4c) at the top and bottom. The inlet to the buffer device is connected to the water feed (4a) of the buffer tank and also to the cold inlet (EF) of a first temperature control (M1). The top outlet (4b) of the buffer tank is linked to the hot inlet (EC) of the first temperature control. The lower outlet (4c) of the buffer tank is connected to the cold inlet (EF) of a second temperature control (M2) and the outlet (S) of the first temperature control is connected to the hot inlet of this second temperature control. The outlet of the second temperature control is connected to the outlet (3b) of the buffer device.
Patent FR-2783720-A1 (FR)
Title: Games racquet with ball projector has integral ball magazine with spring to project balls through trap
Inventor: OUAHRANI MALIK
IPC: A63B65/12
Filed: 1999-04-30
Abstract: The games racquet with a ball projector has a tube containing balls to be projected by a spring. The balls are released through a trap and the spring is actuated by parallel rods in the handle.
Patent FR-2792888-A1 (FR)
Inventor: BARAT DIDIER
IPC: B60K37/02
Filed: 1999-04-28
Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement of equipment for a motor vehicle provided with at least one reserved space (16) consisting of one or several side walls (15) which are located between an opposing bottom and an opening (20) . The reserved space (16) in said arrangement accommodates a plurality of equipment elements (1) respectively comprising at least one frame (2), whereby said elements (1) have dimensions that are equal to or multiples of a base (a,b) and which fit into each other and/or do so against the side walls (15) of said reserved space (16) as a result of cooperation which occurs between a first and a second fastening means (3,7) which are provided on the frame (2) of said elements (1) and on the walls (15) of the reserved space (16), whereby said fixing means (3,17) are distributed in a regular manner according to the dimensions of said base (a, b).
Patent FR-2793741-A1 (FR)
Title: Mechanism for fitting radiator in car comprises support and fixing ring, which is attached in rotation on support through coaxial apertures
Inventor: PELAGE LUCIEN
IPC: B60K11/04
Filed: 1999-05-20
Abstract: Fitting mechanism comprises support (2) with aperture (18) and free edge (22), and fixing ring (30) with aperture (32), and free edge. Support comprises notch (20) extending from aperture to free edge. Fixing ring has notch (36) also extending from aperture to free edge. Fixing ring is attached in rotation on support through coaxial apertures (18, 32).  An Independent claim is also included for the sub-unit for a car, such as radiator.
Patent FR-2793867-A1 (FR)
Title: Modular domestic water supply collector has sections each with water connection pipes attached together by saddle clamps
Inventor: BRUVRY MICHEL
IPC: F16L37/12
Filed: 1999-05-20
Abstract: The modular domestic water supply collector has a tubular housing (8) with a radial outlet (12). The collector has male-female connections at its opposite ends. Bores (22,28) extend perpendicular to the housing axis so that, when two modules are assembled, the bores (22) of one module are aligned with those (28) of the other. A saddle clamp (4) retains the two modules together.
Patent FR-2794010-A1 (FR)
Title: Baby carrier to be worn on the back has basic rectangular structure with waist and chest straps, shoulder straps and head rest
Inventor: DUCRUET NATHALIE
IPC: A47D13/02
Filed: 1999-05-26
Abstract: The carrier consists of a basic rectangle (A) of strong fabric with U-shaped cut-outs (1) at its ends forming projections to which chest and waist straps are attached. Shoulder straps (2, 2bis) are fastened to the top of the rectangle, and a headrest (B) is attached to the middle by self-adhesive strips. The central section of the rectangle is lined, and the top edge adjacent to the head rest is padded with foam. The waist and chest straps are fastened by buckles (6, 7), and the carrier has an inner harness (8, 9) to support the baby.
Patent FR-2795577-A1 (FR)
Title: High information rate optical line switching circuit redundant architecture having primary converter block different wavelength converting and secondary converter block wavelength converting different from primary circuit.
Inventor: LE BOUETTE CLAUDE
IPC: H04Q11/00
Filed: 1999-06-28
Abstract: The redundant optical architecture separator has N input ports receiving optical lines and M primary block wavelength converters. The primary converter block (BP) has a redundant conversion circuit converting the signals received to wavelengths different from the input wavelengths and a secondary block converter with a redundant conversion circuit converting wavelengths to different wavelengths to that of the primary circuit.
Patent FR-2796155-A1 (FR)
Inventor: MULLER JEAN
IPC: G01N33/20
Filed: 1999-07-09
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for displaying, measuring the size and individually counting inclusions suspended in a moving liquid metal (7), using a sensor comprising at least means (1) for emitting successive ultrasonic beams inside said molten metal, at least means (2) for receiving echoes reverberated by said inclusions, and their accessories. The invention is characterised in that it comprises a step which consists in calibrating the sensor response, said step using at least a calibrating echo sounder (10) of known dimension of reverberated echoes, a step for displaying, such a B-scan, and an image analysing step to count and measure the diameter of the inclusions.
Patent FR-2796462-A1 (FR)
Title: Liquid layer fault monitor for photographic coating uses laser beam reflection gives continuous monitoring
Inventor: EMONOT JEROME
IPC: B05C5/00
Filed: 1999-07-15
Abstract: The liquid layer fault monitor has a sensor (30) to observe the position of a beam of visible or infrared laser light reflected from the layer (40) poured over a lip (60) from a source (10) scanning across the width of the fluid curtain. Movement of the reflected beam outside defined limits identifies a fault in the layer.
Patent FR-2799137-A1 (FR)
Title: Carbonation of beverage includes filling container with liquid at atmospheric pressure and carbonating it using solid carbon dioxide
Inventor: GERMAIN JEAN PIERRE
IPC: B01F1/00
Filed: 1999-10-05
Abstract: Carbonation of a beverage includes filling a container with a liquid at atmospheric pressure and carbonating it using solid carbon dioxide. Independent claims are included for: (a) equipment making dry ice for use as above has a device producing pressurized liquefied carbon dioxide, a valve controlling its flow and a temporary support on which forms a mass of dry ice, which is small enough to enter a container as above; and (b) equipment for carbonating a liquid as above having a station for filling containers with liquid, a carbonation station including equipment as (a), a station for sealing the containers and a device transporting the containers between the stations. Preferred Features: All the stations are aseptic and the carbonation station is immediately downstream of the filling station. The liquid carbon dioxide is filtered before it is solidified. The temporary support has a semi-slippery surface inclined at 5-60  deg to the horizontal
Patent FR-2799480-A1 (FR)
Title: Automatic filling mechanism for filling the bath comprises a tap controlled by a floater going up with the water level
Inventor: PIAT MOISE
IPC: E03C1/242
Filed: 1999-10-11
Abstract: Automatic filling mechanism comprises a tap (5) which will be closed when the water reaches a predetermined level. When the water level goes up in the bath, it goes up in the pipe (9)  and the first bellow (18) as well. Once the water reaches the plane (27), it then enters the second bellow (19) via the compartment (20) then starts to fill the housing (22). The floater (23) goes up and closes the tab (5). The reference mark (25) and the bottom of the compartment (20) are forming the plane (27) and their positions is adjusted via a rack and pinion assembly commanded by a flywheel (13).  Reference mark behind a transparent screen (28) shows the water level.
Patent FR-2800466-A1 (FR)
IPC: G01N21/71
Filed: 1999-11-03
Abstract: The invention concerns an elementary analysis device by optical emission spectrometry on plasma produced by laser, comprising a pulsed laser source (6), means (8, 10, 12) focusing the light from said source onto an object to be analysed (2), to produce plasma on the surface of the object, means (16, 18) for analysing a spectrum of the plasma radiation, means (20) for determining, from said analysis, the elementary composition of the object, and optional means (4) for moving the object. The invention is useful in particular for controlling radioactive materials.
Patent FR-2802968-A1 (FR)
Title: Casement window or French window has opener frame made from aluminum and plastic extrusions
Inventor: PINARD JEAN PIERRE
IPC: E06B3/30
Filed: 1999-12-23
Abstract: The window has a fixed frame (1) of aluminum with or without a thermal bridge break (5) and an opener (2) with its frame made from an inner aluminum extrusion (7) and an outer plastic extrusion (9). The two extrusions are joined together by a dovetail-section tenon on the plastic extrusion and a matching channel in the aluminum extrusion, and the width of the plastic extrusion is 1.5 to 3 times greater than the width of the tenon and smaller than the thickness of the glazed panel (10). The plastic extrusion has an L-shaped cross-section with the tenon on one branch and a groove on the other to receive a plastic or aluminum beading strip (12).
Patent WO-0117413-A1 (WO)
Inventor: SINCLAIR BERNARD
IPC: A47L1/16
Filed: 2000-09-04
Abstract: A scraper (2, 20, 36) for use in removal of a material (such as ice) from a surface (such as a vehicle window). The scraper (2, 20, 36) comprising a hollow body defining an internal cavity, a heat transfer medium (10, 34) retained within the cavity and enclosed by the body, and a blade (4, 24) connected to (or arranged to be connected to) the body. The body can be placed in a microwave oven for heating of the heat transfer medium (10, 34) therein. This permits storage of thermal energy after removal of the body from the oven and transfer of thermal energy from the medium to the blade (4, 24).
Patent WO-0189895-A1 (WO)
Inventor: JENKINS MARTYN
IPC: B05B1/26
Filed: 2001-05-22
Abstract: A fluid spray is provided by apparatus (12) which includes jet spray (13) means for producing at least two jets of fluid (10,11). The jets of fluid at least partially intersect to thereby provide a predetermined spray pattern of fluid, preferably fan shaped. The jets of fluid (10,11), from nozzles, can be directed towards a vehicle windscreen or headlamp.
Patent WO-03023742-A1 (WO)
Title: Dispositif d'affichage et procede de fabrication correspondant
Inventor: SCOTT JEREMY GRAHAM
IPC: G09F5/04
Filed: 2002-09-11
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif d'affichage qui comprend, dans une mode de réalisation, une reproduction imprimée (1) d'une pluralité de réseaux (3) de carreaux couvre-plancher en céramique (2). Le réseau (3) est reproduit par procédé numérique au moyen d'une caméra numérique (4) pour former une image visuelle (1') qui constitue une réplique imprimée en quadrichromie (1) des carreaux couvre-plancher. La réplique, de format A5 sur un substrat pliable tel que du papier, peut être pliée jusqu'aux dimensions d'une feuille A4 et transportée par l'éventuel client jusqu'au point d'utilisation désiré, par exemple, à la maison, où l'effet visuel des carreaux peut être évalué sans que l'on doive transporter un carreau réel jusqu'au point de son éventuelle utilisation.
Patent WO-03031855-A1 (WO)
Title: Soupape pilotee
Inventor: SHAW EDWARD GILBERT
IPC: F16K31/40
Filed: 2002-10-09
Abstract: L'invention concerne un ensemble soupape comprenant un système de régulation de fluide (38, 40, 41, 42) ainsi qu'une soupape principale (15, 22, 26, 33) permettant de réguler la pression fluidique dans un volume utile (13) selon trois états de régulation, la soupape principale comportant trois orifices de fluide (11, 12, 13). L'écoulement de fluide à travers un premier orifice (33) et un deuxième orifice (26) est régulé par le système de régulation de fluide, lequel reçoit un signal électrique dans un premier état ou un second état, l'écoulement de fluide à travers le troisième orifice (31) étant régulé par alternance dudit signal, de préférence de manière rapide, entre lesdits premier et second états.
Patent WO-03061927-A1 (WO)
Title: Tile cutting attachment
Inventor: HILL RONALD PETER
IPC: B23B51/00
Filed: 2003-01-17
Abstract: A tile cutting attachment for the cutting of holes through tiles of a hard composition. Comprises a shaft (1) and a tip (2) for engaging the workpiece. The Shaft is provided with a profile to fit an industry standard drilling machine. The tip is provided with a plurality of edges each with sufficient clearance angle to provide a cutting edge to cut the workpiece. These edges combined with an adequate grade of material allow effective cutting of hard composition tiles.
Patent WO-03080900-A1 (WO)
Inventor: ISAACS NEIL
IPC: C30B7/00
Filed: 2003-03-24
Abstract: A system (10) for growing crystals, preferably bio macromolecular crystals (including protein crystals, and without excluding nucleic acids etc), having an array (14) of wells or channels (16) defined in a substrate, the wells or channels (16) being for receiving a crystallisation solution. Associated with the array (14) is a temperature controller (24) for creating a temperature differential across at least part thereof.
Patent WO-03104296-A1 (WO)
Title: Compositions durcissables par rayonnement actinique et leur utilisation
Inventor: MESSE LAURENCE JOSETTE
IPC: G03F7/038
Filed: 2003-06-04
Abstract: L'invention concerne des compositions durcissables par rayonnement actinique comprenant au moins un composé durcissable par rayonnement actinique, polymérisable par voie cationique et au moins un photoamorceur cationique, qui peuvent être stabilisées par l'utilisation d'un stabilisateur qui est un complexe d'un acide de Lewis (autre qu'un composé de bore contenant du fluor) et d'une base de Lewis.
Patent WO-2004059912-A1 (WO)
Title: Commande d'admission basee sur une limite spatiale pour reseaux sans fil
Inventor: HIND JOHN
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2003-12-01
Abstract: Selon l'invention, la sécurité des réseaux sans fil est améliorée par rejet du trafic d'un dispositif sans fil situé à l'extérieur d'une limite spatiale définie. La position spatiale du dispositif par rapport à la limite est déterminée au moyen de réseaux d'antennes directionnelles situées sur une pluralité de points de mesure, et par calcul de la zone d'intersection des vecteurs. Après avoir déterminé l'emplacement d'un dispositif, l'accès à un réseau sans fil peut être refusé si ledit dispositif se trouve à l'extérieur d'une limite spatiale prédéterminée. Par ailleurs, que le dispositif se situe à l'intérieur ou à l'extérieur de la limite spatiale, sa position peut être utilisée à d'autres fins, par exemple pour la détection de vol.
Patent WO-8304040-A1 (WO)
Title: Foaming thermoplastic compositions, e.g. melt adhesives
Inventor: RITSCHEL PETER
IPC: C08J9/12
Filed: 1983-05-16
Abstract: Method and apparatus for providing a foamed mass of thermoplastic e.g. a hot melt adhesive on a substrate by introducing a foaming agent to the composition which has been melted by heating in excess of 100oC. The foaming agent is provided by water entrained in a carrier gas and is preferably introduced to the thermoplastic as it is dispensed from an applicator. The invention permits foaming of adhesives using readily available raw materials and simple equipment readily derivable from existing hot melt adhesive applicators.
Patent WO-9015898-A1 (WO)
Title: Flexible coated substrates and method for their manufacture
Inventor: SALLIS ROGER
IPC: D06M101/16
Filed: 1990-06-13
Abstract: A composite comprising a fabric substrate which is coated with a blend comprising a halocarbon polymer and a silicone elastomer, and a method of manufacturing a flexible coated substrate which method includes the steps of forming a fibre fabric (10) coating the fabric with a coating material (11, 12, 14) comprising a blend of a halocarbon polymer and a silicone elastomer and heat treating the coating material to bond the same to the fabric.
Patent WO-9104701-A1 (WO)
Title: Floor polishing machine
Inventor: GAILES MICHAEL EDWARD
IPC: A47L11/162
Filed: 1990-10-04
Abstract: The invention provides a floor polishing machine including: a body portion; support means arranged to support the body portion from a floor or surface; a motor means accommodated within the body portion; and a carrier member capable of being driven by said motor means and adapted to receive a brush or pad, characterised in that the carrier member is displaceable towards or away from the body portion so that, in operation, with the body portion supported from the floor by the support means, the carrier member is free to move relative to the body portion.
Patent WO-9204578-A1 (WO)
Inventor: BARNES CHARLES FREDERICK
IPC: F21V1/06
Filed: 1991-09-03
Abstract: Châssis (2) d'abat-jour pliant comprenant: un membre de support supérieur (4) et un membre de support inférieur (6) espacés l'un de l'autre et se trouvant dans des plans parallèles; plusieurs éléments de châssis périphériques (8), s'étendant entre les membres de support (4 et 6), chaque élément de châssis (8) ayant l'une de ses extrémités (10) reliée pivotante au membre de support supérieur (4) et l'autre extrémité (12) fixée au membre de support inférieur (6) et étant pourvu d'une articulation située entre les deux extrémités. Le châssis comporte également un élément intermédiaire en araignée (14) comprenant un cercle central (16) ainsi que plusieurs branches (18) s'étendant en rayon autour du cercle, l'une des extrémité de chaque branche (18) étant fixée au cercle (16), tandis que l'autre extrémité (20) est montée pivotante sur une coulisse (22) montée sur l'un des éléments de châssis (8). L'élément en araignée (14) est mobile dans une direction sensiblement perpendiculaire aux membres de support (4 et 6), déplacement qui modifie l'état du châssis (2) en le faisant passer d'un état stabilisé, dans lequel aucun mouvement des éléments de châssis (8) n'est possible autour des articulations, à un état permettant pliage, état dans lequel chaque élément de châssis (8) peut pivoter librement vers l'intérieur ou vers l'extérieur autour de son articulation respective de manière à rapprocher les deux membres de support (4 et 6) et à plier le châssis (2). En effectuant un mouvement inverse, on éloigne les deux membres de support (4 et 6) l'un de l'autre, redressant ainsi le châssis (2).
Patent WO-9207780-A1 (WO)
Inventor: THOMAS GARETH JOHN
IPC: B65G19/28
Filed: 1991-11-04
Abstract: Canal pour transporteur à chaîne à raclettes comportant un plateau allongé. Dans chaque bord longitudinal de ce plateau, sont intégrés (dans l'ordre) un élément de paroi vertical (4) et une partie incurvée (5), des éléments de support (13) formés séparément s'étendant le long et en dessous de chaque bord longitudinal.
Patent WO-9209841-A1 (WO)
Title: Gabarit de raccordement en coude
Inventor: DOERR DEREK VICTOR
IPC: F16L41/00
Filed: 1991-11-27
Abstract: Gabarit (2) de raccordement en coude servant à reproduire la ligne de jonction d'un premier tube (20) par rapport à un second tube (22) de sorte que le premier tube (20), lorsqu'il est coupé le long de cette ligne, peut être raccordé au second tube (22) de façon à aboutir bord à bord contre celui-ci selon le même rapport; ce gabarit (2) comprend au moins trois pointes (8) généralement parallèles dont chacune est retenue de manière coulissante afin que chacune (8) puisse coulisser longitudinalement lorsqu'une force y est appliquée. Les pointes (8) sont retenues dans une bande qui, lors de son utilisation, peut entourer la circonférence du premier tube (20).
Patent WO-9301403-A1 (WO)
Title: Combined heat and power system
Inventor: KNOWLES JOSEPH
IPC: F24D5/00
Filed: 1992-07-02
Abstract: A combined heat and power (CPH) system for a building has an electrical generator (12) for supply power and a gas engine (14) which drives the generator, contained in a housing (30). Recirculating air is drawn in through an inlet (32), over the electrical generator, gas engine and its cooling and exhaust systems (38, 36) where it is heated by waste heat. It is then mixed with controlled amounts of fresh air to regulate the air temperature before being passed into the building air recirculating system. The gas engine can be run at a constant speed which is not dependent on the required temperature of the recirculating air.
Patent WO-9304269-A1 (WO)
Inventor: DANIEL MICHAEL RICHARD LESLIE
IPC: F16H21/36
Filed: 1992-08-19
Abstract: L'invention concerne une paire de pistons (17) opposés et reliés entre eux à l'aide d'un montage d'éléments de liaison (19) définissant des surfaces de guidage parallèles (24) et opposées, perpendiculaires aux axes des pistons. Un bloc d'entraînement (28) fixé de manière rotative sur l'un des manetons (16) d'un vilebrequin à l'aide d'un coussinet (71a, 71b), possède des plaques d'appui (31) parallèles en contact coulissant avec les surfaces de guidage (24). L'huile lubrifiante est envoyée aux orifices (59) ménagés dans les plaques d'appui, juste avant le chargement de chaque plaque, à partir de passages avant et arrière (56L et 56T) situés dans le maneton (16), d'orifices (76, 77) ménagés dans le coussinet et de conduits (73, 74, 75) situés dans le bloc d'entraînement.
Patent WO-9404789-A1 (WO)
Title: Downhole tandem pump system
Inventor: SHOTTER PAUL
IPC: F04D13/10
Filed: 1992-08-25
Abstract: A pump system is disclosed for downhole use. The pump system comprises a first pump (16) and a second pump (46) in end to end relationship and the pumps are remotely and independently actuable.
Patent WO-9305949-A1 (WO)
Inventor: ALLEN JEFFREY
IPC: H01M50/40
Filed: 1992-09-16
Abstract: On décrit un appareil permettant de garnir au moins une partie de la surface interne d'un récipient creux d'une feuille de matériau souple (84). L'appareil comprend un mandrin (66) destiné à être introduit de manière sélective dans le récipient. Au moins une partie de la surface externe du mandrin est perméable à un gaz. Le récipient est maintenu en alignement avec le mandrin à l'aide d'un moyen de serrage. Le mouvement du mandrin par rapport au moyen de serrage est assuré à l'aide d'un moyen d'actionnement entre une position de garnissage dans laquelle le mandrin est introduit dans le récipient maintenu à l'aide du moyen de serrage et une position de non-garnissage dans laquelle le mandrin est écarté du récipient. Lorsque le mandrin se trouve en position de non-garnissage, une feuille de matériau est enroulée autour de celui-ci à l'aide de moyens d'enroulement (68a, b, c). Des moyens d'aspiration (74a, b) sont prévus pour le mouvement sélectif du gaz afin d'assurer le maintien de la feuille (84) sur le mandrin. Lorsque le mandrin se trouve en position de garnissage, la feuille est libérée du mandrin de manière à garnir le récipient creux grâce à des moyens de libération (76a, b).