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Patent AT-E229677-T1 (AT)
Inventor: D UDEKEM D ACOZ XAVIER GUY BER
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 1999-06-04
Granted: 2002-12-15
Abstract: The present invention includes a card memory device (20) comprising a microprocessor (2), a plurality of memory units (5-12) for storage of digital data, the memory units (5-12) being embedded in the card memory device (20). A selecting device (3, 4) is provided for selecting one of the memory units (5-12) and for routing address information and data to the selected memory unit (5-12), both the microprocessor (2) and the selecting device (3, 4) being embedded in the card memory device (20). The card memory device integrates components into a thin flexible memory card with surface contacts (1) so that the components can cooperate as a compact unit providing environmental sealing and secure access to several Mbytes of digital data. A specially designed set (1) of contacts (21-25) are also decsribed which reduce the risk of electrostatic discharge. The card memory device (20) may be used for secure control of a personal computer. <IMAGE>   <IMAGE>   <IMAGE>
Patent AT-E244241-T1 (AT)
Inventor: KERWIN SEAN M
IPC: C07D277/64
Filed: 1999-02-04
Granted: 2003-07-15
Abstract: Certain non-nucleoside compounds that will selectively inhibit telomerase by targeting the nucleic add structures, such as G-quadruplexes, that may be associated with human telomeres or telomerase have been identified. Inhibition of human telomerase by two perylenetetracarboxylic acid diimides and a carbocyanine has been demonstrated. <1>H-NMR studies have evidenced the stabilization of a G-quadruplex by the perylenetetracarboxylic acid diimide compounds and provided evidence that these and structurally related compounds inhibit the telomerase enzyme by a mechanism consistent with interaction with G-quadruplex structures.
Patent AT-E243950-T1 (AT)
Inventor: SEYMOUR RICHARD
IPC: A41C3/10
Filed: 1999-03-24
Granted: 2003-07-15
Abstract: An undergarment, normally a bra, includes in each of its cups (12) an insert (20) comprising a moulded elastomeric surround (24, 28) and a relatively more rigid armature (22) embedded in the surround, the insert extending, in use, around the lower breast profile and upwardly and outwardly therefrom.
Patent AT-E244566-T1 (AT)
Inventor: CAVAZZA CLAUDIO
IPC: A61K9/08
Filed: 1999-04-08
Granted: 2003-07-15
Abstract: The use of ketanserin in combination with L-carnitine, some alkanoyl L-carnitines and the pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof is disclosed for the treatment of CRPS.
Patent AT-E311453-T1 (AT)
Inventor: GRAVEL DENIS
IPC: A61K38/27
Filed: 1999-09-07
Granted: 2005-12-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to chimeric fatty body-GRF analogs with increased biological potency, their application as anabolic agents and in the diagnosis and treatment of growth hormone deficiencies. The chimeric fatty body-GRF analogs include an hydrophobic moiety (tail), and can be prepared, either by anchoring at least one hydrophobic tail to the GRF, in the chemical synthesis of GRF. The GRF analogs of the present invention are biodegradable, non-immunogenic and exhibit an improved anabolic potency with a reduced dosage and prolonged activity.
Patent AT-E234969-T1 (AT)
Inventor: GALIANA RAPHAEL
IPC: E01F15/08
Filed: 1999-04-09
Granted: 2003-04-15
Abstract: Protective or delimiting barrier for road traffic includes a plurality of hollow separating elements. Each of the separating elements includes a cylindro-convex end and a cylindro-concave end. Each of the separating elements is capable of containing a shock absorbing volume of air. A lower flexible member is provided and is one of a strap and a band. The lower flexible member extends through at least one separating element and into an adjacent separating element. An upper flexible member is provided and is one of a strap and a band. The upper flexible member extends through at least one separating element and into an adjacent separating element. The upper flexible member is arranged above the lower flexible member. The plurality of separating elements are connected end-to-end such that the cylindro-convex end of one separating element is disposed adjacent the cylindro-concave end of another separating element. An articulation is formed between the cylindro-convex end of one separating element and the cylindro-concave end of an adjacent separating element.
Patent AT-E243498-T1 (AT)
Inventor: MODI PANKAJ
IPC: A61K9/72
Filed: 1999-12-16
Granted: 2003-07-15
Abstract: A mixed micellar aerosol pharmaceutical formulation is provided. The formulation comprises a pharmaceutical agent, an alkali metal alkyl sulphate, at least three micelle-forming compounds, a phenol and a propellant. The propellant provides enchanced absorption of the pharmaceutical agent in the buccal region. A process of making and a method of administering the composition are also included.
Patent AT-E238240-T1 (AT)
Inventor: HEIDEMANN THOMAS
IPC: C07D307/89
Filed: 1999-11-10
Granted: 2003-05-15
Abstract: A multimetal oxide of the formula I Aga-bMbV2Ox*cH2O,  I where M is a metal selected from the group consisting of Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Tl, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Cu, Zn, Cd, Pb, Cr, Au, Al, Fe, Co, Ni and/or Mo, a is from 0.3 to 1.9 and b is from 0 to 0.5, with the proviso that the difference (a−b)≧0.1 and c is from 0 to 20 and x is a number determined by the valence and amount of elements different from oxygen in the formula I, which has a crystal structure giving an X-ray powder diffraction pattern which displays reflections at the lattice spacings d of 15.23±0.6, 12.16±0.4, 10.68±0.3, 3.41±0.04, 3.09±0.04, 3.02±0.04, 2.36±0.04 and 1.80±0.04 Å. Precatalysts and catalysts produced therefrom for the partial oxidation of aromatic hydrocarbons are also provided.
Patent AT-E299052-T1 (AT)
Inventor: MADDOCK BRIAN
IPC: B21C23/00
Filed: 1999-11-16
Granted: 2005-07-15
Abstract: A continuous extrusion machine has a chassis (1) supporting a wheel (2) for rotation by a motor. An endless groove (7) extends around the periphery of the wheel (2). A shoe (3) is mounted in the chassis (1) and has an enveloping surface shaped to closely envelop an arc of the wheel (2) periphery so that the groove (7) co-operates with the shoe (3) to form a passage. An abutment is mounted on the shoe (3) to extend into the passage at a downstream end. Tooling is mounted in the shoe (3) including a die such that a material such as aluminum or copper bar fed into the groove (7) is extruded through the die as a consequence of the energy transfer via friction from the rotating wheel (2). A gap (12) exists between the enveloping surface and the wheel (2). The gap (12) is used to provide the orifice of a sonic gap (12) sensor whereby the size of the gap (12) can be accurately and directly measured. The gap (12) size sensed is used to control the position of the shoe (3) in two directions mutually perpendicular to the rotary axis of the wheel (2) by adjusting support structures which support the shoe (3). The size and shape of the gap (12) can thus be safely adjusted while the machine is extruding allowing the size and shape of the gap (12) to be adjusted for optimum performance.
Patent DE-161169-T1 (DE)
IPC: A01G23/06
Filed: 1985-04-10
Abstract: A stump-extracting tool preferably mounted on an articulated arm such as the boom of a power shovel has a flat spur (1) of substantial length having a cutting edge (2) at one end and a cutter-blade (5) in a plane transverse to the plane of the spur (1). The cutter-blade (5) comprises at least one cutting edge on one side adjacent to the cutting edge (2) of the spur (1) and the cutting edge of the cutter-blade (5) comprises a series of stair-step teeth (6) having a cutting edge (7) parallel to a plane (P) which is substantially perpendicular to the plane of the spur.
Patent ES-2549151-T1 (ES)
Title: Carragenano modificado mediante un procedimiento de intercambio iónico
Inventor: TRUDSOE JENS
IPC: A23L29/20
Filed: 2009-03-13
Abstract: Una composición que comprende un carragenano kappa tradicionalmente extraído que se ha sometido a un procedimiento de intercambio iónico, en el que el carragenano kappa comprende: un contenido de potasio de 5 mg/g a 30 mg/g de carragenano; un contenido de calcio de menos de 7 mg/g de carragenano; y un contenido de magnesio de menos de 0,2 mg/g de carragenano.
Patent ES-2031433-T1 (ES)
IPC: B21F45/00
Filed: 1991-09-10
Abstract: A fibre (F) for reinforcing concrete comprises a length of metal wire having a substantially straight central part (E) and offset anchoring parts (T) at its opposite ends, each of which includes an initial straight portion (C) parallel to the central part (E) and offset laterally therefrom, a final straight portion (B) coaxial with the central part (E), and two opposed oblique portions ( D1 D2 ) connecting the initial straight portion (C) to the central part (E) and to the final straight portion (B), respectively. <IMAGE>
Patent ES-2074413-T1 (ES)
Title: Dispositivo para el transporte y/o almacenaje de productos fluidos.
Inventor: PFEIFFER PIERRE
IPC: B65D77/06
Filed: 1994-12-09
Abstract: DISPOSITIVO PARA EL TRANSPORTE Y/O ALMACENAJE DE MATERIALES CON CAPACIDAD DE FLUIR CON UN RECIPIENTE INTERIOR Y UN RECIPIENTE EXTERIOR QUE HACE CONTACTO CON EL RECIPIENTE INTERIOR, MOSTRANDO UN PERFIL BASICO RECTANGULAR, CUADRANGULAR O REDONDO. EL RECIPIENTE INTERIOR ESTA CONFIGURADO MEDIANTE CONFORMACION DE SOPLADO A BASE DE MATERIAL SINTETICO TERMOPLASTICO Y POSEE UNA CUBIERTA DE RECIPIENTE, UNA TAPA DE RECIPIENTE Y UN FONDO CON CANAL DE EVACUACION Y EQUIPO DE EVACUACION. LA CUBIERTA DEL RECIPIENTE POSEE UN REBORDE CIRCUNDANTE Y ESTA EJECUTADO CON ELLO COMO FUELLE PLEGADO, QUE ES PRESIONABLE CONJUNTAMENTE CON EL INTERIOR VACIO O VACIADO. EL RECIPIENTE EXTERIOR SE COMPONE DE CARTON DE EMPAQUETADO. POSEE UN FONDO DE RECIPIENTE EXTERIOR, QUE MUESTRA UN SUPLEMENTO CON PROFUNDIDADES O VACIADOS PARA LOS CANALES DE EVACUACION Y EN AMBOS LADOS SUPERFICIES DE APOYO QUE ESTAN EN CONTACTO CON LOS VACIADOS PARA EL FONDO DEL RECIPIENTE INTERIOR. EL RECIPIENTE EXTERIOR ESTA CERRADO FUERA DEL EQUIPO DEVENTILACION POR MEDIO DE UNA TAPA A BASE DE CARTON DE EMPAQUETADO.
Patent CY-1107776-T1 (CY)
Inventor: UHLMANN EUGEN
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 2007-10-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to oligoribonucleotide derivatives which have a 2'5'-linked oligoribonucleotide residue without a 5'-phosphate residue on the 3' end and to the use thereof for specific inhibition of gene expression.
Patent CY-1110566-T1 (CY)
Inventor: LANGLEY CHRISTOPHER NIGEL
IPC: A61M5/145
Filed: 2009-11-25
Abstract: A medicament injection device in which the time elapsed is calculated from the end of a predetermined period during which medicament is permitted to disperse subsequent to completion of an injection stroke. The medicament injection device is particularly suitable for use by those with diabetes in which once a desired dosage of medicament has been selected and expelled from the medicament cartridge into the body of the patient, the injected medicament is allowed to disperse locally from the injection site within the patient's body before the needle arrangement is removed from the patient's body.
Patent CY-1111148-T1 (CY)
Title: Ιμιδαζο- και τριαζολοπυριδινες ως αναστολεις της 11β-υδροξυστεροειδικης αφυδρογονασης τυπου i
Inventor: LI JAMES J
IPC: C07D471/04
Filed: 2011-01-31
Abstract: Παρέχονται νέες ενώσεις οι οποίες είναι αναστολείς της 11β-υδροξυστεροειδικής αφυδρογονάσης τύπου I. Οι αναστολείς της 11β-υδροξυστεροειδικής αφυδρογονάσης τύπου I είναι χρήσιμοι στην αγωγή, πρόληψη, ή επιβράδυνση της εξέλιξης παθήσεων που απαιτούν θεραπεία με αναστολέα 11 β-υδροξυστεροειδικής αφυδρογονάσης τύπου I. Οι νέες αυτές ενώσεις έχουν τη δομή (I) ή στερεοϊσομερή ή φαρμακευτικώς αποδεκτά άλατα αυτών, όπου οι W, L, R3, R3a, R3b και R4 ορίζονται στο κείμενο.
Patent CY-1116222-T1 (CY)
Title: Αθλητικο υποδημα του τυπου με ταπες
Inventor: GUER JEAN LUC
IPC: A43B3/24
Filed: 2015-04-07
Abstract: Η παρούσα εφεύρεση αναφέρεται σ' ένα αθλητικό υπόδημα με τάπες, περιλαμβάνον ένα σώμα υποδήματος κι' ένα εξωτερικό πέλμα (1), παρουσιάζοντας το εν λόγω πέλμα (1) ένα εμπρόσθιο τμήμα (2), ικανό να δέχεται το εμπρόσθιο μέρος του ποδιού, ένα κεντρικό τμήμα (8), ικανό να δέχεται το μέσο τμήμα του ποδιού, κι' ένα οπίσθιο τμήμα (3), ικανό να δέχεται την πτέρνα• χαρακτηριζόμενο το εν λόγω υπόδημα (10) από το ότι το εν λόγω οπίσθιο τμήμα (3) του εν λόγω εξωτερικού πέλματος (1) αποτελείται από ένα κοίλο κέλυφος (4) κι' ένα υποπτέρνιο (33), τοποθετημένο το εν λόγω υποπτέρνιο με δυνατότητα απόσπασης εντός μιας υποδοχής που δημιουργείται από το εν λόγω κοίλο κέλυφος (4) και από το ότι το εν λόγω οπίσθιο τμήμα (3) παρουσιάζει πρόσθετο πάχος σε σχέση με το εν λόγω εμπρόσθιο τμήμα (2), δυνάμενο το εν λόγω πρόσθετο πάχος να μεταβάλλεται με τροποποίηση του πάχους του εν λόγω αποσπώμενου υποπτερνίου (33).
Patent CY-1118715-T1 (CY)
Title: Προπελα για σκαφος
Inventor: LIN YEUN-JUNN
IPC: B63H5/07
Filed: 2016-07-08
Abstract: Μια προπέλα για σκάφος περιλαμβάνει μια άτρακτο προπέλας (20) η οποία έχει μια οπή ατράκτου, μια δακτυλιοειδή σύνδεση ατράκτου (30) τοποθετημένη στην οπή ατράκτου (26) της ατράκτου προπέλας και εφοδιασμένη με έναν μεταλλικό πυρήνα (32) με μια διαμπερή οπή για την εισαγωγή μιας ατράκτου οδήγησης του σκάφους, και ένα μέλος απόσβεσης κρούσεων (34) το οποίο καλύπτει μια εξωτερική επιφάνεια του μετάλλου και έχει μια εξωτερική επιφάνεια σε επαφή με μια εσωτερική επιφάνεια της ατράκτου προπέλας η οποία περιβάλλει την οπή ατράκτου (26), και μια μονάδα ασφάλισης (40) τοποθετημένη επάνω στην άτρακτο οδήγησης για τη στερέωση της ατράκτου οδήγησης στη διαμπερή οπή της δακτυλιοειδούς σύνδεσης ατράκτου (30), έτσι ώστε η προπέλα να μπορεί να περιστρέφεται από την άτρακτο οδήγησης. Όταν η προπέλα προσκρούει σε σκληρά αντικείμενα κατά τη διάρκεια της περιστροφής με αποτέλεσμα δόνηση στην προπέλα, το μέλος απόσβεσης κρούσεων μπορεί να απορροφήσει τη δόνηση έτσι ώστε να προστατεύσει την άτρακτο οδήγησης από βλάβη.
Patent HR-P20110159-T1 (HR)
Title: Double-layered, lid-shaped stamped closing element
Inventor: NIEDERER ANDREAS
IPC: B65D81/34
Filed: 2011-03-04
Abstract: The punched lid (1) for closure of containers (19) comprises layers (2, 3) joined by peelable glue strips (4), with the opening tab (20) and the perforated or otherwise weakened break line zones of the layer (3) left free from the glue. An independent claim is also included for producing the proposed lid.
Patent SI-1200088-T1 (SI)
Title: Paracetamol and drotaverine containing composition
Inventor: VITANYINE MORVAI MAGDOLNA
IPC: A61P29/00
Filed: 2000-07-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a stable, solid pharmaceutical composition comprising as active ingredients paracetamol and drotaverine hydrochloride in a mixture with one or more organic acid or potassium sorbate as stabilizers, one or more usually used pharmaceutical auxiliary materials and optionally additional active ingredient. As additional active ingredient codein phosphate may be used.
Patent SI-1255535-T1 (SI)
Title: Controlled release pharmaceutical composition containing tramadol hydrochloride
Inventor: RAZUS L UBOSLAV
IPC: A61K31/00
Filed: 2000-12-20
Abstract: The invention solves a controlled release pharmaceutical composition containing tramadol hydrochloride, characterized in that it contains 100 to 200 mg of the active ingredient in admixture with micronized esters of glycerol with higher fatty acids, alkali salts of phosphoric acid, non-ionic vinylpyrrolidone polymers, substances from the group of salts of higher fatty acids with alkaline earth metals and silicon oxides and a method for the preparation of this composition.
Patent SI-1191158-T1 (SI)
Inventor: MOURA DE OLIVEIRA ANTONIO MANU
IPC: E03D1/012
Filed: 2001-09-18
Abstract: The control device (5) has a manual-control button (7) which, by means of a lever (23), moves a tie (9) to open the discharge valve and return to the rest position following discharge. To alter the operating mode of the control device (5) to interrupt drainage of the tank in advance, the tie (9), even if already installed on the tank, may be fitted selectively and removably with a member (37) having a semicylindrical wall (39) fittable to the tie (9) and connectable in articulated manner to the lever (23). When pressed with the tie (9) activated, the button (7) engages the member (37) to restore the tie (9) immediately to the rest position. <IMAGE>
Patent SI-2586788-T1 (SI)
Title: Prevention of disulfide bond reduction during recombinant production of polypeptides
Inventor: KAO YUNG-HSIANG
IPC: C07K14/00
Filed: 2008-07-08
Abstract: The invention concerns methods and means for preventing the reduction of disulfide bonds during the recombinant production of disulfide-containing polypeptides. In particular, the invention concerns the prevention of disulfide bond reduction during harvesting of disulfide-containing polypeptides, including antibodies, from recombinant host cell cultures.
Patent TR-200302316-T1 (TR)
Title: Büten-1 (ko)polimerleri ve bunları hazırlamak için işlem.
Inventor: VITALE GIANNI
IPC: C08F110/08
Filed: 2003-04-07
Abstract: Bu bulus agirlikça %20'ye kadar büten-1 disinda 2 il  10 karbon atomlu alfa olefinler içeren, (i) belirtilen yönteme göre GPC ile ölçülen, Mw/Mn cinsinden ifade edilen Molekül Agirligi Dagiliminin (MWD) 6'nin altinda olmasi; ve (ii) (belirtilen yönteme göre ölçülen) erime mukavemetinin 2.8'in üzerinde olmasi özelliklerini haiz büten-1 homopolimerleri veya kopolimerlerine iliskindir.
Patent TR-200400739-T1 (TR)
Title: Bir ev cihazı
Inventor: HASANREISOGLU ALI LEVENT
IPC: A47L15/44
Filed: 2001-11-08
Abstract: Bu bulus, yikama maddesini doldurmak için bir yikama maddesi öteleme cihazi (1) ve yikama maddesini saklamak için bir konteyner (2) ve/veya yikama maddesini yikama kazanina otomatik olarak dozajlamak için konteynere (2) bagli tercihen bir deterjan dozajlama cihazi içeren bir ev cihazi, özellikle bir çamasir makinesi ile ilgilidir. Öteleme cihazi (1) yikama maddesinin dozajlama cihazina doldurulmasi ve sürülmesi için bir doldurma ünitesi (18) ve doldurma ünitesini (18) çalistirmak için bir tahrik ünitesi (19) içermektedir.
Patent DE-3688721-T2 (DE)
Inventor: BOMMER JERRY C
IPC: A61K31/40
Filed: 1986-04-30
Granted: 1993-12-16
Abstract: This invention relates to a therapeutic compostion for detection and/or treatment of mammalian tumors which comprises at least one fluorescent porphyrin containing at least three carboxylic acid groups or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
Patent DE-3752033-T2 (DE)
Inventor: CRAFT JACK
IPC: G05F3/26
Filed: 1987-12-09
Granted: 1997-07-17
Abstract: A level shifter (600) receives a variable input voltage (VNINI), such as a beam current representative voltage of a cathode ray tube in a television receiver, and produces an output voltage (VNIN) that changes when the input voltage changes, such that the output voltage (VNIN) is level shifted relative to the input voltage (VNINI). The output voltage (VNIN) is coupled to an input terminal (+) of an error amplifier (610) of a power supply voltage regulator. The level shifter (600) includes a current mirror arrangement responsive to the input voltage. A band gap type voltage source (699) determines the amount of level shifting that is produced by the level shifter (600).   <IMAGE>
Patent DE-3851177-T2 (DE)
Inventor: BURNS MICHEL EUGENE
IPC: C11D3/39
Filed: 1988-05-09
Granted: 1995-03-02
Abstract: This invention relates to bleaching compounds and compositions that provide effective and efficient surface bleaching of textiles over a wide range of bleach solution temperatures. The bleaching compounds of the invention yield a peroxyacid with a polar amide link in the hydrophobic chain when used in the bleaching compositions. In a preferred embodiment, the bleaching compositions of the invention are also detergent compositions.
Patent DE-3876968-T2 (DE)
Inventor: MURALIDHARA S
IPC: B01D61/46
Filed: 1988-07-15
Granted: 1993-05-19
Abstract: An apparatus and method for continuously removing liquid from an aqueous suspension; the apparatus consists of a filter housing; an electrofilter disposed within the housing to provide a crossflow chamber and filtrate chamber within the housing; means for supplying a suspension to the crossflow chamber and means for removing a suspension reduced in liquid content from the crossflow chamber, both means may be disposed so as to provide a crossflow of the suspension across the surface of the electrofilter or disposed to provide a batch process with optional stirring means; and outlet means for removing liquid from the filtrate chamber. A first electrode of the electrofilter is disposed on a surface of the crossflow chamber side of the electrofilter when the filter material of the electrofilter is nonconductive. If the electrofilter is conductive it can function as the first electrode as well as a filter. A second electrode is disposed on the filtrate side of the electrofilter. A method for continuously separating a liquid from an aqueous suspension while reducing membrane or filter fouling includes providing a crossflow apparatus having an electrofilter disposed therein; pumping the aqueous suspension into the crossflow aparatus at a pressure adapted to cause flow of filtrate through the electrofilter; and concurrently with pumping the suspension into the apparatus supplying electrical energy to the electrofilter at a voltage adapted to reduce fouling of the electrofilter.
Patent DE-3877152-T2 (DE)
Inventor: GARNIER DIDIER
IPC: B05B7/00
Filed: 1988-11-07
Granted: 1993-05-19
Abstract: This device comprises in particular a diffusion nozzle (5) whose geometry and manner of operation prevent the return of the diffusible product into the product propellent system (E) when the diffuser is in an off phase, it being possible advantageously for said off phases and the on phases to be pre- or self-set. 
<??>This device diffuses various kinds of fluids such as essences, oils and perfumes. 
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Patent DE-3878790-T2 (DE)
Inventor: LAZARO RENE
IPC: C07F9/00
Filed: 1988-08-10
Granted: 1993-06-09
Abstract: An organo-inorganic vanadyl compound. 
<??>According to the invention this compound is in the form of a vanadyl and cysteine complex which has the following general formula: 
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 in which either x is equal to 1 and y is equal to 0, or x is equal to 0 and y is equal to 1 and in which n, p and m are, respectively, integers which have the value 1 or 2. 
<??>The invention has application especially in the pharmaceutical industry for the manufacture of antidiabetic medications which can be administered orally.
Patent DE-3882742-T2 (DE)
Inventor: MELANSON RONALD JOSEPH
IPC: H03K5/02
Filed: 1988-03-02
Granted: 1993-11-11
Abstract: A semiconductor buffer circuit and buffering method for driving capacitive loads that enhances the current sinking and sourcing drive characteristics at times when the input signal is changing. Two transistors (12,14) are used, a source follower transistor (12) and a current source pull-down transistor (14), with an input signal (Vin) applied to the control input of the source follower transistor (12). The complement (Vin) of the input signal (Vin) is capacitively coupled to the control input of the current source pull-down transistor (14). As a result, changes in the input voltage increase or decrease the conductivity of the current source pull-down transistor (14), thereby allowing the capacitive load (13) to be charged and discharged more efficiently.