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Patent EP-1397965-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHERBARTH THORSTEN
IPC: A24D3/04
Filed: 2002-09-11
Granted: 2006-11-29
Abstract: The method of manufacture of a multiple segment filter for smoking articles has the filter segments (1,7) in one group joined to form a filter. A carbon filter material or scent can be injected into the filter after the segments have been cut. The material can be injected (5) during transport of the filter segments, particularly when on the feed drum (18). Claims include a filter manufacturing machine module using the method.
Patent EP-1387026-B1 (EP)
Inventor: COLOMBO ANGELO FABIO
IPC: E05B37/12
Filed: 2002-07-29
Granted: 2005-11-30
Abstract: The present invention refers to a closing device for bags or similar items comprising a male piece (1) and a female piece (2). The male piece (1) is fitted with a pressbutton (3) suited to engaging with an external flange (4) of the female piece (2) to hold the male piece (1) in engagement with the female piece (2) and the pressbutton (3) is positioned in a cavity (6) of the male piece (1) so that it can be moved from a protruding position to a position aligned with the external profile of the male piece (1). The cavity (6) of the male piece (1) includes cam wheels (13, 14) which normally rotate integrally with combination wheels (15, 16) that can be accessed from outside and side arms (17, 18) adjacent to the cam wheels (13, 14) and elastically stressed in side engagement with them so as to assume, in function of the angular position of the cam wheels (13, 14), a locking position of the pressbutton (3) in which said side arms (17, 18) prevent the pressbutton (3) from penetrating inside the cavity (6) in order to align with the external profile of the male piece (1), and a release position of the pressbutton (3) in which the arms (17, 18) leave the same pressbutton (3) free to move between said protruding position to said aligned position. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1358095-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JOHANSSON MATS
IPC: B60R21/232
Filed: 2002-02-04
Granted: 2005-08-31
Abstract: The invention relates to an inflatable airbag for vehicles. The airbag comprises at least one seam interconnecting the fabric layers of the airbag, and an inner gas-impermeable bag. The invention likewise relates to a method of manufacturing an inflatable airbag comprising fabric layers. A gas-impermeable bag is sewn in position between the fabric layers. Alternatively, two joined-together gas-impermeable layers form the gas-impermeable bag, which gas-impermeable layers are sewn in position between the two fabric layers.
Patent EP-1390602-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GARRICK DAVID STEPHEN
IPC: B01D17/00
Filed: 2002-05-02
Granted: 2006-11-02
Abstract: Apparatus and method for treating contaminated waste products, such as drill cuttings. The waste products are heated in a reactor vessel so that liquid contaminants evaporate, leaving solids that are safe for disposal.
Patent EP-1390922-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LE GARS JACQUES
IPC: G07B15/00
Filed: 2002-05-17
Granted: 2004-11-10
Abstract: The invention concerns a system for managing a fleet of bicycles, comprising a plurality of bicycles each provided with an identification means for receiving an identifier, at least a storage equipment comprising at least a zone for fastening a bicycle, and comprising means for reading the identifier recorded in the identification means of the bicycle placed in said fastening zone, the system further comprising storage media to be delivered to each user to enable him to have access to at least one of the bicycles. The invention is characterised in that the means for identifying the bicycle comprises an electronic random access memory and recording and reading means, and the system comprises means for transferring at least an information contained in a user's storage medium to the means identifying a bicycle selected by the user, when the release of said selected bicycle is operated.
Patent EP-1387974-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KOSEC VOJKO
IPC: F16K31/04
Filed: 2002-05-13
Granted: 2004-09-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a valve drive with a motor (11), which acts upon an actuating bar (8) by means of a gear system (10, 12-14).  The aim of the invention is to automatically adapt said above mentioned valve drive on to different valves.  The gear system comprises: a clutch with two clutch sections (10, 14) which are engaged with each other by means of a toothing (17) and counter toothing (18) whereby, one of two said elements is displaced axially when a relative rotation of both clutch sections (10, 14) occurs; also comprising a switch (27), which is actuated by a displaceable element by means of a actuating arrangement (24).
Patent EP-1395427-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HOPPE JOACHIM
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 2002-05-27
Granted: 2006-06-21
Abstract: A method for producing a multilayer data carrier ( 1 ) having a surface structure ( 2 ) embossed at least in certain areas on one side. In the method, a first multilayer semifinished product ( 3 ) is first produced into which the surface structure ( 2 ) is embossed. The semifinished product ( 3 ) is then connected with a second multilayer semifinished product ( 4 ) or a further layer ( 17 ) with interposition of an adhesive layer ( 5 ). Furthermore, a corresponding manufacturing plant is described.
Patent EP-1528904-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FLUECKIGER WERNER
IPC: A61G9/00
Filed: 2002-08-13
Granted: 2008-11-19
Abstract: The disposable aid is formed as a folded drain member ( 21 ) with walls of a hygiene paper which is formed by folding along a central line. The drain member ( 21 ) contains an inlet section ( 22 ) for the reception of urine, a drain section ( 23 ) for the draining of urine into a toilet or the like and a sideways projecting holding part ( 24 ) which is connected to the inlet section ( 22 ). The inlet section ( 22 ) is formed of two wall sections of the same design ( 26; 27 ) and can be formed through it into a funnel. A plurality of drain members ( 21 ) can be manufactured individually or in roll form and packed into a dispenser. The drain members can be made at favourable cost and enable a comfortable, hygienically advantageous use as well as a simple disposal.
Patent EP-1407493-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BROUSSEAU III LOUIS C
IPC: H01L29/76
Filed: 2002-07-12
Granted: 2012-02-08
Abstract: A single-electron transistor includes a projecting feature, such as a pyramid, that projects from a face of a substrate. A first electrode is provided on the substrate face that extends onto the projecting feature. A second electrode is provided on the substrate face that extends onto the projecting feature and that is spaced apart from the first electrode. At least one nanoparticle is provided on the projecting feature between the first and second electrodes. Accordingly, the geometric configuration of the projecting feature can define the spacing between the first and second electrodes. The single-electron transistors may be fabricated by forming a projecting feature on a substrate that projects from a face thereof, forming a first electrode on the substrate face that extends onto the projecting feature, forming a second electrode on the substrate face that extends onto the projecting feature and that is spaced apart from the first electrode, and placing at least one nanoparticle on the projecting feature between the first and second electrodes.
Patent EP-1409308-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VERMILLET BERNARD
IPC: B60T7/04
Filed: 2002-07-11
Granted: 2009-12-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a motorised parking brake release system (26) comprising a connector (32) which is solidly connected to a transmission rod (24) and a brake cable (14).  Any movement of said rod (24) causes the connector to move (32) so that the cable (14) is either put under pressure or relaxed.  The inventive system (26) is characterised in that it comprises release means that can be actuated manually.  In this way, the cable (14) can be detached from the rod (24) such that the cable (14) relaxes naturally, thereby releasing the brake(s) associated with said cable.
Patent EP-1425825-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ZHAO WEIPING
IPC: H01R4/18
Filed: 2002-09-09
Granted: 2007-07-25
Abstract: A terminal socket assembly for electrically connecting a male input blade with an output cable. The socket assembly includes a spring cage exhibiting a three dimensional rectangular and arcuate cross sectional shape having a plurality of angled and torsioned beams. A sleeve exhibits a similar rectangular configuration and receives the configured spring cage in axially inserting and interference fitting fashion and so that the assembled sleeve and spring cage is capable of biasingly receiving and engaging the male blade. Gripping portions are integrally secured to the rectangular sleeve and fixedly engage an extending end of a cable to electrically communicate the cable to the blade. A sealed connector housing encases the terminal socket assembly and extending connector cables and encloses the assembled spring cage and sleeve. Other elements of the housing including a seating terminal position assurance element, seals and retainer elements engageable with opposite open ends of the housing.
Patent EP-1439816-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HASENZAHL STEFFEN
IPC: A61K8/00
Filed: 2002-07-06
Granted: 2008-10-15
Abstract: The use of granulates based on pyrogenically-produced silicon dioxide in cosmetic compositions, the cosmetic compositions themselves, and an adsorbate of the granulate and at least one other substance, selected from cosmetic active ingredients and auxiliary substances, and the production of such adsorbates, are disclosed.
Patent EP-1440961-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KASHIWAGI KIMIAKI
IPC: C07C41/24
Filed: 2002-10-30
Granted: 2009-07-15
Abstract: L'invention porte: sur de nouveaux fluoropolymères pouvant former des éléments optiques à faible indice de réfraction, et excellente résistance à la chaleur; sur de nouveaux composés de diène fluorés à deux liaisons insaturées pouvant donner les fluoropolymères ci-dessus; sur des émetteurs optiques et des fibres optiques plastiques, faites desdits fluoropolymères, hautement performantes en raison de leur faible indice de réfraction, et de leur excellente résistance à la chaleur. L'invention porte plus spécifiquement sur des composés de diène fluorés de formule générale CF2=CFCF(ORf) CF2OCF=CF2 [dans laquelle: Rf est un perfluoroalkyle tel qu'un trifluorométhyle]; sur des fluoropolymères de composés de diène; sur des émetteurs optiques faits au moyen desdits fluoropolymères; et sur des fibres optiques plastiques dont le coeur est fait d'une composition comprenant le fluoropolymère décrit ci-dessus et un composé fluoré de faible poids moléculaire servant à accroître l'indice de réfraction.
Patent EP-1436059-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GRIMMEL WALTER
IPC: B01D17/035
Filed: 2002-10-18
Granted: 2012-01-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a sand catcher comprising a deposition chamber ( 1 ) that is configured as a steel container with a cylindrical cross-section, traversed in a longitudinal direction. Said deposition chamber comprises air-supply nozzles ( 4 ) on one longitudinal side for generating a circulatory motion or the water transversally to the longitudinal direction of the deposition chamber ( 1 ) and a sand collection channel ( 3 ), located in the lower section, that runs in a longitudinal direction. A waste water inlet ( 6 ) for generating the circulatory motion of the water leads into the upper section of the deposition chamber ( 1 ), running transversally to said chamber. The air-supply nozzles ( 4 ) are provided on the side of the waste water inlet ( 6 ) below the latter ( 6 ).
Patent EP-1570360-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BRAGAGNINI ANDREA
IPC: G06F13/28
Filed: 2002-12-06
Granted: 2011-02-09
Abstract: A method of exchanging data within a direct memory access (DMA) arrangement including a plurality of IP blocks (A, B, C) includes the step of associating with the IP blocks (A, B, C) respective DMA modules (IDMA A. IDMA B, IDMA C) each DMA module including an input buffer ( 11 A, 11 B, 11 C) and an output buffer modules (IDMA A, IDMA B, IDMA C) are coupled over a data transfer facility (BUS) in a chain arrangement wherein each DMA module has at least one of its output buffer ( 12 A, 12 B) coupled to the input buffer ( 11 B, 11 C) of another DMA module downstream in the chain and its input buffer ( 11 B, 11 C) coupled to the output buffer ( 12 A, 12 B) of another DMA module upstream in the chain. The DMA modules interact with the respective IP blocks (A, B, C) by writing data from the input buffer ( 11 A, 11 B, 11 C) of the IDMA module into the respective IP block (A, B, C) and raiding data from the respective IP block (A, B, C) into the output buffer ( 12 A, 12 B, 12 C) of the DMA module. The input ( 11 A, 11 B, 11 C) and output ( 12 A, 12 B, 12 C) buffers in the various DMA module are operated in such a way that; writing of data from the input buffer ( 11 A, 11 B, 11 C) of the DMA module into the respective IP block (A, B, C) is started when the input buffer ( 11 A, 11 B, 11 C) is at least party filled with data; when said reading of data from the respective IP block (A, B, C) into the output buffer of the DMA module is completed, the data in the output buffer are transferred to the input buffer ( 11 B, 11 C) of the DMA module downstream in the chain or, in the case of last DMA module in the chain are provided as output data.
Patent EP-1444614-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NAPPER JONATHON LEIGH
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2002-10-15
Granted: 2007-04-04
Abstract: A method of searching a digital ink database is disclosed. The digital ink database is associated with a specific author. The method starts by receiving a computer text query from an input device. The computer text query is then mapped to a set of feature vectors using a handwriting model of that specific author. As a result, the set of feature vectors approximates features that would have been extracted had that specific author written the computer query text by hand. Finally, the set of feature vectors is used to search the digital ink database.
Patent EP-1331079-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WOHLRAB WALTER
IPC: B29C45/67
Filed: 2003-01-11
Granted: 2006-09-20
Abstract: A twin plate closure system for an injection molding machine, comprises a fixed tensioning plate and a movable tensioning plate, with fixed columns that have closure pistons that are hydraulically connected. A section of the piston is coupled to spindle drives, and the spindles are driven by a rotational drive with hydraulic piston-cylinder units.  A twin plate closure system for an injection molding machine, comprises a fixed tensioning plate and a movable tensioning plate, with fixed columns that have closure pistons that are hydraulically connected. A section of the piston is coupled to spindle drives, and the spindles are driven by a rotational drive with hydraulic piston-cylinder units. The pressure chamber (22) of each piston-cylinder unit (20,21) is connected directly to the closure chambers (10,15) via a pipe (33). The closure pressure chamber is connected to the opening pressure chamber via a flow passage. The latter contains a valve which has a piston type valve body that closes the flow passage. The system pressurizer consists of a filler pump, which can be used to pump the medium from a tank to a system pressure line via a filter and a three way valve.
Patent EP-1310514-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TERRY RICHARD N
IPC: C08G18/66
Filed: 1999-11-05
Granted: 2008-09-10
Abstract: Provided are silane copolymers formed from one or more polyisocyanates, one or more organo-functional silanes and one or more lubricious polymers having at least two functional groups. The silane copolymers are prepared by reacting one or more polyisocyanates with one or more lubricious polymers having at least two functional groups, which may be the same or different, that are reactive with an isocyanate functional group and with one or more organo-functional silanes having at least two functional groups, which may be the same or different, that are reactive with an isocyanate functional group, and at least one functional group reactive with a silicone rubber substrate. The silane copolymers are useful as coatings for polysiloxane (rubber) and other difficult to coat substrates, especially for medical devices, such as catheters.
Patent EP-1378456-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LEBRAS PHILIPPE
IPC: B65D5/02
Filed: 2003-07-02
Granted: 2006-09-13
Abstract: A carton comprising a rectangular tubular body and an end closure structure closing one or each of the opposite ends of the tubular body, the end closure structure includes a pair of overlapping, mutually glued major panels hingedly connected to first opposed walls of the tubular body respectively and a minor flap hingedly connected to at least one of second opposed walls of the tubular body and lying between the major flaps, and the minor flap has a cut-away portion to increase the area of one of the major flaps directly glued to the other. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1518573-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MARI GIORGIO
IPC: A61M1/36
Filed: 2003-09-23
Granted: 2006-08-23
Abstract: A filter device for the depletion of the leukocyte content from blood products comprising:  a porous element comprising at least one fibrous web having a pore size suitable for leukocyte removal (possibly the range for the pore size should be defined), said web comprising fibres of a hydrophobic polymer coated with a hydrophilic polymer suitable to enhance the CWST of said hydrophobic polymer,  characterised in that said web further includes adsorbent particles having a mean diameter lower than 30  mu m, said particles being bonded to said fibres by means of said hydrophilic polymer coating said fibres.
Patent EP-1369294-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SIEWERTSEN ADRIAAN
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2003-05-28
Granted: 2008-04-16
Abstract: A chassis (1) suitable for detachable attachment of an infant vehicle seat to a vehicle seat (24), which chassis (1) comprises a frame (2) and a clamping bracket (4) which is pivotable with respect to the frame (2). The clamping bracket (4) is movable from a first, relaxed position to a second position, in which the clamping bracket (4) has been pivoted towards the vehicle seat (24) in use, and vice versa. The chassis (1) is provided with locking means (18), by which the clamping bracket (4) can be locked in the second position against returning towards the first position. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1420468-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RIPOLL CHRISTOPHE
IPC: F02D41/20
Filed: 2003-11-04
Granted: 2011-01-26
Abstract: The device (1) has an actuator having an actuating piece and an electrical control unit (L1), from an electrical actuator control topology (4) including a bridge circuit (5) with a continuous source (6) between the first and second circuit terminals (51,52). The electrical control unit being connected between the third and fourth circuit terminals (53,54), has a switch connected between the first and third terminals (l1) and a switch connected between the second and third terminals (l2). There are switch control devices, with the bridge circuit presenting a first diode (D1) connected between these first and third terminals, and a second diode (D2) connected between these second and third terminals.
Patent EP-1482815-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KRAKER THOMAS A
IPC: A24C5/46
Filed: 2003-01-20
Granted: 2009-03-04
Abstract: A process for reducing the permeability of a paper wrapper used in the construction of a smoking article is disclosed. The paper wrapper is treated with a film-forming composition that forms treated discrete areas on the wrapper. The treated discrete areas have a permeability within a predetermined range sufficient to reduce the ignition proclivity properties of a smoking article made with the wrapper. In accordance with the present invention, the film-forming composition contains a film-forming material. The film-forming material has a relatively low viscosity. In this manner, the film-forming composition can have a relatively high solids content and still be applied to the wrapper using conventional techniques, such as by using a gravure printer.
Patent EP-1468071-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JACQUES ALAIN
IPC: D06M11/00
Filed: 2003-01-17
Granted: 2009-06-24
Abstract: A unit dose laundry composition for softening or conditioning fabrics which is suitable as an additive to the wash cycle of an automatic washing machine, said unit dose composition comprising a compacted granular composition comprising a fabric softener or a fabric conditioner, said compacted granular composition being characterized by having a spherical shape and having no discrete outer layer surrounding said fabric softener or conditioner, which outer layer is comprised of an alkaline material such that the pH of the wash water is increased upon the dissolution of said outer layer in said wash water.
Patent EP-1487985-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GRAHAM IAN A
IPC: C12N15/82
Filed: 2003-03-17
Granted: 2011-01-12
Abstract: The invention relates to nucleic acid molecules which comprise nucleic acid sequences which encode enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of n-3 fatty acids, particularly docosahexanoic acid (DHA), or variants thereof; polypeptides encoded by said nucleic acids; cells transfected with said nucleic acid sequences and products comprising said nucleic acid sequences, polypeptides and/or cells.
Patent EP-1512150-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KAAL VICTOR
IPC: G11C11/00
Filed: 2003-05-09
Granted: 2010-09-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to a memory array having a plurality of memory cells. In order to combine the compactness of DRAM with the speed and uncomplicated processing profits of SRAM the present invention proposes a memory array having a plurality of memory cells each comprising:-a storage transistor having a drain coupled to a word-line of said array, a source coupled to a bit-line of said array and a gate, and-a control transistor having a drain coupled to the gate of said storage transistor, a source coupled to said bit-line and a gate coupled to said word-line.
Patent EP-1476712-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ALFORD SIDNEY CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F42B33/06
Filed: 2003-01-08
Granted: 2007-12-26
Abstract: A plurality of embodiments of disruptor all have a container with an enclosure for explosive material with a wall which can he located in any one of a number of different positions using one or more tubular spacers ( 12 ) optionally of various sizes thereby to provide a wide range of capacity of enclosure and hence explosive material.
Patent EP-1512214-B1 (EP)
Title: Current-compensated choke and circuit arrangement comprising the current-compensated choke
Inventor: BRUNEL ROMAN
IPC: H02M1/12
Filed: 2003-06-06
Granted: 2011-04-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a current-compensated choke comprising at least two windings (W1, W2, W3), which are placed on a common core (1) and which each have an input (E1, E2, E3) and an output (A1, A2, A3), and comprising an additional auxiliary winding (WH) on the core (1), which has an input (EH) and an output (AH). According to the invention, a varying impedance (Z) is applied between the input (EH) and the output (AH) of the auxiliary winding (WH). The attenuation or saturation behavior of the choke can be adapted to a frequency or to a load by the varying impedance.
Patent EP-1537878-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HONJO TASUKU
IPC: C12P21/08
Filed: 2003-07-02
Granted: 2010-09-22
Abstract: Compositions for cancer or infection treatment via immunopotentiation caused by inhibition of immunosuppressive signal induced by PD-1, PD-L1, or PD-L2 and therapies using them, immunopotentiative substrates included as the active ingredient, screening methods of the substrates for cancer or infection treatment, cell lines used for the screening methods, evaluation methods that selects the substrates for cancer treatment, and carcinoma cell transplanted mammals used for the evaluation methods.  The compositions of the present invention that inhibits the function of PD-1, PD-L1, or PD-L2 are useful for cancer or infection treatment,