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Patent DE-69304931-D1 (DE)
Inventor: CARTWRIGHT SIMON
IPC: C09D7/00
Filed: 1993-11-03
Granted: 1996-10-24
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP93/03093 Sec. 371 Date Jun. 15, 1995 Sec. 102(e) Date Jun. 15, 1995 PCT Filed Nov. 3, 1993 PCT Pub. No. WO94/11302 PCT Pub. Date May 26, 1994An amorphous silica has a pore size distribution wherein 90% of the pores have a diameter above 15 nanometers, and less than 20% of the pore volume is in pores having a pore diameter between 10 and 20 nanometers, the amorphous silica having a CTAB surface area of less than 100 m2/g, the amorphous silica having a matting efficiency of below 20 gloss units at an incidence angle of 60 DEG  and a loading of 5% by weight. It can be prepared by a precipitation route. It is used in thixotropic paints and lacquers.
Patent DE-69312595-D1 (DE)
Inventor: VANLERBERGHE GUY
IPC: C11D3/32
Filed: 1993-06-30
Granted: 1997-09-04
Abstract: The invention relates to the use, as a thickening agent in solutions of surface-active agents, of aminopolyol carbamates corresponding to the general formula: <IMAGE>  in which:     R1 represents a saturated C8-C13 linear alkyl;   R2 represents hydrogen or a C1-C10 alkyl;   n is between 1 and 5.   The invention also relates to washing and/or cleansing compositions containing surface-active agents and these compounds.
Patent DE-69313359-D1 (DE)
Inventor: PARET GIANCARLO PARET GIANCARL
IPC: C07C7/14
Filed: 1993-06-12
Granted: 1997-10-02
Abstract: A processing cycle for separating C8 aromatics (5) (mixtures of ortho-, para-, meta-xylene and ethylbenzene) is disclosed, in which a first subdivision (1) of the mixture is performed into two streams (6,12) respectively constituted of: para-xylene and ethylbenzene the first one (6); meta- and ortho-xylene the second one (12), followed by a separation of the first stream (6) by rectification (2), during which ethylbenzene (7) within specifications is obtained as the overhead fraction, with the second stream (12) being also sent to a separation by rectification (4), with ortho-xylene (14) within specifications being obtained as the bottom fraction: the possible content of C9 species can be furthermore removed by subsequent distillation. <IMAGE>
Patent DE-69319052-D1 (DE)
Inventor: PINNA BERCHET ANTONIO
IPC: B41K3/04
Filed: 1993-09-24
Granted: 1998-07-16
Abstract: The note pad holder (1) comprises a base (2) designed to support a pad of sheets (F), such as in particular repositionable adhesive sheets and stamping means (7) for applying a stamp on the top sheet of the pad. With this pad holder (1) it is the user who decides to customise or not the individual sheets, when using the sheet itself. <IMAGE>
Patent DE-69324305-D1 (DE)
Inventor: JONCZYK ALFRED DR
IPC: A61P19/08
Filed: 1993-06-26
Granted: 1999-05-12
Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one cyclopeptide of formulae I (a)-(r)     (a) cyclo(-Arg-Gly-Asp-D-Phe-Val-Ala);   (b) cyclo(-Arg-Gly-Asp-D-Phe-Leu-Ala);   (c) cyclo(-Arg-Gly-Asp-Phe-Val-D-Ala);   (d) cyclo(-Arg-Gly-Asp-Phe-Leu-D-Ala);   (e) cyclo(-Arg-Gly-Asp-D-Phe-Val-Gly);   (f) cyclo(-Arg-Gly-Asp-D-Phe-Leu-Gly);   (g) cyclo(-D-Arg-Gly-Asp-Phe-Val-Ala);   (h) cyclo(-D-Arg-Gly-Asp-Phe-Val-Gly;   (i) cyclo(-Arg-Gly-Asp-Phe-Pro-Gly);   (j) cyclo(-Arg-Gly-Asp-Phe-D-Pro-Gly);   (k) cyclo(-Arg-Gly-Asp-Phe-Pro-Ala);   (l) cyclo(-Arg-Gly-Asp-Phe-D-Pro-Ala);   (m) cyclo(-D-Arg-Gly-Asp-Phe-Val);   (n) cyclo(-Arg-D-Ala-Asp-Phe-Val);   (o) cyclo(-Arg-Gly-Asp-D-Phe-Val);   (p) cyclo(-Arg-Ala-Asp-D-Phe-Val);   (q) cyclo(-Arg-Gly-Asp-Phe-D-Val;   (r) cyclo(-Arg-Gly-D-Asp-Phe-Val); or a salt thereof are useful as cell adhesion inhibitors.
Patent DE-69329031-D1 (DE)
Inventor: HARLAND M
IPC: C07K14/475
Filed: 1993-09-02
Granted: 2000-08-17
Abstract: A novel and soluble polypeptide that is highly conserved among vertebrates has been discovered, which is designated "noggin." The properties of noggin include dorsal growth inducing activity. Noggin and activin act synergistically to produce dorsal mesoderm. Noggin's cDNA has been cloned. Several expression systems have been successfully used to express biologically active noggin. Amino acid sequences representing completely conserved portions as between frog noggin and mouse noggin are: QMWLWSQTFCPVLY (SEQ ID NO:3); RFWPRYVKVGSC (SEQ ID NO:4); SKRSCSVPEGMVCK (SEQ ID NO:5); LRWRCQRR (SEQ ID NO:6); and, ISECKCSC (SEQ ID NO:7).
Patent DE-69406586-D1 (DE)
Inventor: TORRE FRANCESCO
IPC: B29C65/00
Filed: 1994-04-29
Granted: 1997-12-11
Abstract: A sealing frame (25) for a heat-sealable film, comprising a fixed portion (23) and a movable portion (24), the movable portion being articulated so that it can be moved close to the fixed portion by a movement actuator (13). A yieldable connecting device (10) is interposed between the actuator (13) and movable portion, which device (10) comprises one element (16) connected to the actuator and a second element (14) connected to the movable portion (24). The first and second elements are mutually hinged and a spring (18) is interposed therebetween. An electric switch (19) for stopping the actuator (13) movement in the direction of moving the frame portions close to each other is interposed between said first and second elements. The switch is thus operated when the spring compression exceeds a predetermined amount indicating the presence of obstacles to the movement of the movable portion (24). <IMAGE>
Patent DE-69416781-D1 (DE)
Inventor: ROFFELSEN FRANCISCUS
IPC: C02F1/20
Filed: 1994-11-03
Granted: 1999-04-08
Abstract: A method and apparatus for deaerating a liquid in a substantially closed liquid circulation system, wherein an amount of liquid is withdrawn from the circulation system and is introduced into a closed reservoir (1) via a valve (4) which is alternately open and closed, wherein by means of a pump (7) which is operative in the open as well as the closed positions of the valve an underpressure can be created in the reservoir (1) for the purpose of deaerating the liquid, and the liquid can be sucked from the reservoir (1) and added to the circulation system (8) again, separated air being discharged via a vent unit (2) to the environment. For the valve (4) adapted to be opened and closed alternately, preferably a throttling valve is used.   <IMAGE>
Patent DE-69417626-D1 (DE)
Inventor: BOND MICHAEL PETER
IPC: B41M1/36
Filed: 1994-01-11
Granted: 1999-05-12
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB94/00048 Sec. 371 Date Sep. 12, 1994 Sec. 102(e) Date Sep. 12, 1994 PCT Filed Jan. 11, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO94/15795 PCT Pub. Date Jul. 21, 1994.A sheet of copy material of the type having on one face (18a;28a) thereof a coating (B) incorporating a colour-forming substance of the kind which when released onto a receptor material (F) produces a visible mark, and having an opposite face (18a;28b) of the material free from such coating, characterised in that said one face (18a;28a) of the material comprises a visible image (I) formed thereon before the deposition of said coating (B), which is translucent, so that said visible image (I) is discernible through said coating (B) and in that said opposite face (18b;28b) carries a further image (II) formed thereon after the deposition of said coating (B) on said one face (18a;28a).
Patent DE-69431820-D1 (DE)
Inventor: CORBIER ALAIN
IPC: A61P9/12
Filed: 1994-08-04
Granted: 2003-01-16
Abstract: The subject of the invention is the products of formula (I): <IMAGE>  in which:   X1 represents especially alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy or alkylthio,   n1 represents an integer from 0 to 4, A1, A2, A3 and A4 represent -(CH2)n-, -CH=, -N=, -NH-,  &rdurule& C=R3, -S- or -O-, with n representing an integer from 0 to 2, R3 represents an oxygen atom, alkenyl or =N-O-R4 with R4 representing hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, acyl or carbamoyl, - R1 and R2 represent especially halogen, carboxyl, acyl, amino, alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, phenyl, benzyl or phenoxy, X2 represents especially cyano, carboxyl or -(CH2)n2-SO2-Z-R5 with n2 representing 0 or 1, Z representing -NH-, -NH-CO-, -NH-CO-O-, -N=CH-N-R6, -NH-CO-NH- or a single bond and R5 and R6 representing hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl or ring, and their salts, their preparation and their application as medicaments.
Patent DE-69504834-D1 (DE)
Inventor: SCHENK ALBERT
IPC: B02C17/06
Filed: 1995-06-16
Granted: 1998-10-22
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/BE95/00056 Sec. 371 Date Jun. 10, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Jun. 10, 1997 PCT Filed Jun. 16, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO96/00127 PCT Pub. Date Jan. 4, 1996A device for holding the grates or backside plates of a partition in a tube mill, the partition being made of a frame that is flame cut or cast, in steel or iron. The frame is provided with anchor holes. The holding device is made of a perforated plate held on the partition frame, and is perpendicular to the mill axis, the perforated plate being provided with anchor holes for the grates or backside plates, the holes being, for a given diameter, always identically positioned so that for the given diameter, the same grates or backside plates are always used irrespective of the shape of the partition frame.
Patent DE-69509701-D1 (DE)
Inventor: PLANAS XAPELLI MARIA JOSEFA
IPC: B65D5/495
Filed: 1995-05-05
Granted: 1999-06-24
Abstract: The source materials are supplied in continuous strips of cardboard -1, 1a- situated initially in separated planes laterally offset from each other. Longitudinal grooves -2- are made along the strips, dividing them into longitudinal bands -3-, 4-. The strips are overlapped and glued under pressure to join them together. Once glued they are cut into pieces -9, 10-. The pieces -10- constitute the folded dividers, made up of sections -4- and folded and glued sections -3- which form the union between the sections of each strip. Optionally, narrower sections -3a- are glued directly onto the sides of a box -12-, or to sheets -1a- glued in their turn to the sides of the box. The upper edges of the divider can be straight or present recesses -13-. The divider formed by strips -1- glued by the sections -3- which make up sections -4- at right angles to the strips -1- is folded and unfolded at the same time as the box into which it is fitted. <IMAGE>
Patent DE-69510527-D1 (DE)
Inventor: LE LEM GAEL
IPC: A61K49/04
Filed: 1995-09-20
Granted: 1999-08-05
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/FR95/01213 Sec. 371 Date May 21, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date May 21, 1996 PCT Filed Sep. 20, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO96/09281 PCT Pub. Date Mar. 28, 1996Polyiodinated derivatives of formula:   <IMAGE>   in which A is a moiety from an aromatic or aliphatic molecule, Za, Zb, Zc and Zd is Tz-Qz-Vz wherein Tz and Vz are O, COND or NDCO, and D is H or C1 to C6 alkyl or hydroxyalkyl and Qz is C1 to C6 alkylene or hydroxyalkylene or wherein Vz has the above meanings and Qz and/or Tz do not exist, Xa, Xb, Xc and Xd, which are identical or different, have formula    <IMAGE>  II  in which Ar and Ar' are tri- or tetraiodinated phenyl groups carrying one or two amide groups substituted by optionally hydroxylated alkyls and T, Q and V have one of the meanings of the Tz, Qz and Vz, or X have, formula e formula II and the T, Q and V groups have one of the meanings of the Tz, Qz and Vz. Use of these products as contrast agents in X-ray radiology.
Patent DE-69510543-D1 (DE)
Inventor: HAUTON JACQUES
IPC: B01J13/14
Filed: 1995-04-12
Granted: 1999-08-05
Abstract: Microspheres comprising a gelified polar core which is optionally surrounded by concentric and alternating superimposed n lipidic bilayers or n aqueous liquid layers and n gelified polar layers, n being an integer. The microspheres of the invention are obtainable by delipidation of liposomes designated as liposomes having a gelified polar core, of the type comprising at least one outer lipidic bilayer and at least one inner polar aqueous phase containing a gelified substance.
Patent DE-69513779-D1 (DE)
Inventor: BIANCO MARIO
IPC: D06H7/08
Filed: 1995-08-11
Granted: 2000-01-13
Abstract: A device (15) for centring a tubular fabric (10) comprises a central fixed supporting portion (16) located within the fabric. A pair of oscillating arms (17) each having an end mounted to said central fixed portion (16), are kept divaricated against the tubular fabric. A motor driven roller unit (18) is secured to the free end of each oscillating arm (17) and has an electric motor (19). Motors (19) control rotation, in the same direction of rotation, of respective supporting members (21) each fitted with a plurality of idle rollers (22). The rollers (22) are angularly equally spaced around their respective supporting member (21) and are free to rotate about respective axes of rotation transverse to the direction of advancement of the fabric. Rotation of supporting members (21) in the same direction causes the fabric to rotate, while oscillating arms (17) keep the fabric stretched. <IMAGE>
Patent DE-69514533-D1 (DE)
Inventor: MOLDT PETER
IPC: A61P9/10
Filed: 1995-09-12
Granted: 2000-02-17
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP95/03594 Sec. 371 Date May 20, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date May 20, 1997 PCT Filed Sep. 12, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO96/08495 PCT Pub. Date Mar. 21, 1996The present patent application discloses compounds having the formula   <IMAGE>   or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein R1 is hydrogen, alkyl or benzyl; X is O or NOR2, wherein R2 is hydrogen, alkyl or benzyl; Y is N-R4 wherein R4 is hydrogen, OH or alkyl; n is 0 or 1; R6 is phenyl which is substituted one or more times with substituents selected from the group consisting of SO2NR'R'', CONR'R'', and COR'''wherein R' and R'' each independently are hydrogen, alkyl, or -(CH2)p-W, wherein p is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6, and W is hydroxy, amino, alkoxycarbonyl, or phenyl which may be substituted one or more times with substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, CF3, NO2, amino, alkyl, alkoxy or methylenedioxy; or wherein R' and R'' together is (CH2)rZ(CH2)s wherein r and s each independently are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 and Z is O, S, CH2 or NR'''' wherein R'''' is hydrogen, alkyl, or -(CH2)p-W, wherein p is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6, and W is hydroxy, amino, alkoxycarbonyl, or phenyl which may be substituted one or more times with substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, CF3, NO2, amino, alkyl, alkoxy or methylenedioxy; and wherein R''' is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy or phenyl which may be substituted one or more times with substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, CF3, NO2, amino, alkyl, alkoxy or methylenedioxy; A is a ring of five to seven atoms fused with the benzo ring at the positions marked a and b. The compounds are useful in the treatment of cerebrovascular disorders for example.
Patent DE-69520493-D1 (DE)
Inventor: TEDESCO JON D
IPC: A23L1/18
Filed: 1995-04-20
Granted: 2001-05-03
Abstract: A pellet-receiving container including an air flow-directing agitator mounted in the bottom thereof and cooperating with a forced inflow of air initially introduced through a heater element preheated to at least approximately 375 DEG  Fahrenheit for intimate unencumbered contact of the entire surface area of each pellet with the hot air.
Patent DE-69532206-D1 (DE)
Inventor: BATHELIER XAVIER
IPC: D04B21/00
Filed: 1995-09-29
Granted: 2004-01-08
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP95/03871 Sec. 371 Date Jun. 18, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Jun. 18, 1997 PCT Filed Sep. 29, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO96/10667 PCT Pub. Date Apr. 11, 1996A method for producing textiles from fibers and/or filaments circulating in the form of a web by performing transverse texturing of the fibers and/or filaments as well as stretching thereof, and collecting the fibers and/or filaments in the form of at least one crinkled pseudo-yarn (100) of a given length in which the fibers and/or filaments are properly parallelized. The method is characterized in that said fibers and/or filaments are collected in or against transfer members (9) separate from the needles and the full length of said pseudo-yarn (100) is transferred to needles (11 or 21) for receiving the pseudo-yarn (100).
Patent DE-69533413-D1 (DE)
Inventor: MARTIN WALLACE ANTHONY
IPC: B65B57/14
Filed: 1995-06-09
Granted: 2004-09-23
Abstract: The present invention provides an automated apparatus for handling and preparing contact lenses for inspection and packaging, comprising a first frame, a robotic transfer head, a plurality of contact lens carriers, a robotic transport, fluid supply means, a second frame and a controller.
Patent DE-69610985-D1 (DE)
Inventor: FOURNIER JACQUES
IPC: B67D7/04
Filed: 1996-07-29
Granted: 2000-12-21
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/FR96/01217 Sec. 371 Date Feb. 3, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Feb. 3, 1998 PCT Filed Jul. 29, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO97/06095 PCT Pub. Date Feb. 20, 1997A method of recovering vapor emitted in a liquid dispensing installation comprising: liquid dispensing means (PL) adapted to cause said liquid to flow with a liquid flowrate QL; vapor recovery means (PV) adapted to cause said vapor to flow with a vapor flowrate QV along a pipe (120), said vapor flowrate QV being controlled by a parameter G. According to the invention, the method includes the following steps: establishing an equation G=F (QV, {pi}) relating the parameter G to the vapor flowrate QV and to parameters pi characteristic of the recovery means and said pipe (120); determining an initial value {pi}o of the parameters pi; on each dispensing k of liquid: measuring the liquid flowrate QLk and determining a value Gk of the parameter G from the equation: Gk=F (QLk, {pi}k-1); determining a new value {pi}k of the parameters pi to be used for the next dispensing k+1 of liquid. Application to dispensing fuel for motor vehicles.
Patent DE-69614833-D1 (DE)
Inventor: MEWSHAW RICHARD
IPC: A61P29/00
Filed: 1996-02-15
Granted: 2001-10-04
Abstract: Novel benzoic acid derivatives have the formula:  e, C2 to C6 alkenylene or a divalent moiety having the structure -(CH2)m-Z- in which m is an integer from 0 to 3 and Z represents -O-, -S- or -NH-; -Y- represents a direct bond, C1 to C6 alkylene, C2 to C6 alkenylene or a divalent moiety having the structure -(CH2)m-Z-(CH2)n in which m and n are each, independently, an integer from 0 to 3 and -Z- represents -O-, -S- or -NH-; R represents a 5- or 6-membered carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring or a carbocyclic or heterocyclic fused ring system containing up to 10 members in the ring, which carbocyclic, heterocyclic or fused ring system may be saturated or unsaturated and may contain up to two substituents selected from lower alkyl, methoxy, halo and trifluoromethyl; and R1 and R2 are each, independently, selected from hydrogen, lower alkyl, methoxy, halo and trifluoromethyl. The benzoic acid derivates are useful as anti-inflammatory agents.
Patent DE-69615809-D1 (DE)
Inventor: PONTIGGIA PHILIPPE
IPC: F24H9/20
Filed: 1996-11-22
Granted: 2001-11-15
Abstract: The hot water system includes a device (40) measuring the flow (Qecs) of sanitary hot water in the circuit (11,14), and a further device (30) measuring the temperature (Ts) of this water at the output of the heat exchanger (13). A control system (100) controls the modulation valve (20) in response to the detected temperature and a reference temperature (Tc). A module (103) providing proportional control action adjusts the valve (Qecs) adjusting the pulsed flow of gas to the burner, thus providing a continuously adjusted and controlled burner output in response to the measured conditions. The proportional action operates according to a control formula taking account of the flow and temperature measurements, and the known characteristics of the boiler.
Patent DE-69617603-D1 (DE)
Inventor: LANARO WALTER
IPC: G01G13/02
Filed: 1996-10-16
Granted: 2002-01-17
Abstract: The device comprises a carriage (8) movable along a row of tubs (2) in which products to be withdrawn are located. On the carriage (8) is mounted a balance (14) for weighing products which are delivered from the tubs (2). During the withdrawal and weighing operation the balance (14) is deposited by the carriage (8) onto a support structure (16) of high precision and stability. Preferably the bucket (S) into which the products are delivered is also deposited on the platform (14a) of the balance (14) only during the weighing operation, whilst it is maintained raised during translation of the carriage (8) along the row of tubs (2). <IMAGE>
Patent DE-69617649-D1 (DE)
Inventor: HUYGHE CHRISTIAN
IPC: A63C5/06
Filed: 1996-11-27
Granted: 2002-01-17
Abstract: A shock-absorbing device for a gliding board. The gliding board includes two laterally spaced apart transmission rods; at least one fixed connection making it possible to rigidly connect the first ends of both rods to the gliding board; and at least one casing adapted to be connected rigidly to the board at a certain distance from the fixed connection, which has an opening for the introduction of an inserted portion of each rod, and at least one housing containing a viscoelastic material which is in contact with the longitudinal sliding surface along at least a certain length of the insertable portion of each rod in the housing, the material being biased in shearing during the displacement of each rod portion in the housing. An object of the invention is to provide a device that absorbs both the flexional and torsional forces of the portions of a gliding board that are the most exposed to these phenomena.
Patent DE-69617705-D1 (DE)
Inventor: BOIRE PHILIPPE
IPC: B32B7/02
Filed: 1996-09-13
Granted: 2002-01-17
Abstract: A glass, ceramic or glass-ceramic substrate (1), with a photocatalytic coating (3) of at least partially crystallised titanium oxide, is new. Pref. the crystallised titanium oxide is in anatase and/or rutile form, has a crystallisation degree of >=25 (pref. 30-80)% and is in the form of crystallites of average size 0.5-60 (pref. 1-50, esp. 10-40) nm. Also claimed are (i) non-soiling and/or non-misting, monolithic, double or laminated glazing incorporating the above substrate; and (ii) processes for prodn. of the above substrate (1) in which the coating is deposited by liq. phase pyrolysis (esp. from a soln. contg. one or more organo-titanium precursors of titanium chelate and/or titanium alcoholate type), by a sol-gel technique (by dip coating, spray coating or laminar coating) from a soln. contg. one or more organo-titanium precursors of titanium alcoholate type or by vapour phase pyrolysis (CVD) from one or more titanium precursors of halide or organo-metallic type.
Patent DE-69618875-D1 (DE)
Inventor: SHIH CHUAN
IPC: C07D471/04
Filed: 1996-09-04
Granted: 2002-03-14
Abstract: 2-Amino-4-hydroxy-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyridoÄ2,3-dÜpyrimidine derivatives of aromatic amides, such as a benzamide or thienylcarboxamide in which the amino portion of the amide is other than L-glutamic acid are inhibitors of enzymes which utilize folic acid, in particular glycinamide ribonucleotide formyl transferase. A typical embodiment is N-(N-ä4-Ä2-(2-amino-4-hydroxy-5,6,7,8-tetrahydropyridoÄ2,3-dÜpyrimidin -6-yl)ethylÜbenzoylü-L- gamma -glutamyl)-D-aspartic acid.
Patent DE-69620947-D1 (DE)
Inventor: VIRTA RAIMO
IPC: D21F5/00
Filed: 1996-05-28
Granted: 2002-06-06
Abstract: Regulating web adherence to a paper machine drying wire in a multi-cylinder drying gp. with a single wire draw, including heated cylinders, guide cylinders with perforated mantles and interiors under vacuum, and a drying wire to press the web against the drying cylinders and carry it over the guide cylinders by arranging a single suction zone across the entire width inside each of the guide cylinders and regulating the vacuum as a function of a dryer process or running parameter esp. according to the running speed, dry solids content or grade of paper made, to keep the web in reliable contact with the wire. Both method and appts. are claimed.