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Patent EP-0459914-B1 (EP)
Inventor: COISY MICHEL
IPC: A61F2/08
Filed: 1991-05-30
Granted: 1994-08-03
Abstract: The artificial ligament implant according to the invention is in the form of an elongate woven strip (1) of aerated structure, comprising a central part (2) and two ends (3). The ends (3) are intended to be fixed on a bone, particularly by grafting. This implant is characterised by the fact that it comprises a central part (2), reinforced over at least the intra-articular part (a), the said reinforced part being thicker than the ends, in order to improve the mechanical properties, while at the same time maintaining a porous structure capable of permitting tissue reintegration. The strip (1) can advantageously be provided with a central strengthening part (4) which is attached and which has an aerated structure and is made integral by means of an overcast seam (5). Such an implant can advantageously be used for replacing the anterior or posterior cruciate ligaments of the knee in man or of the stifle in dogs. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0524183-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HALLUNDBAEK JOERGEN
IPC: E21B23/00
Filed: 1991-01-25
Granted: 1996-06-26
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/DK91/00023 Sec. 371 Date Oct. 19, 1992 Sec. 102(e) Date Oct. 19, 1992 PCT Filed Jan. 25, 1991 PCT Pub. No. WO91/16520 PCT Pub. Date Oct. 31, 1991.A borehole (2) serves to produce e.g. hydrocarbons in a preferably soft or relatively soft underground formation (1), such as chalk or sandstone. The borehole (2) is surrounded by a substantially tubular reinforcement shell (9), which consists of formation material so compressed that the solid components of the material are substantially crushed to particles, and these are bonded together by the fluid or viscous components of the material and/or drilling mud. The borehole (2) if formed by first predrilling a small hole and then rolling said hole up to final borehole diameter by compressing the formation so that a reinforcement shell (9) of the desired thickness is formed. A self-propelling drive assembly (5) with a plurality of driven, elastic rollers (6) is used for this process, said rollers successively rolling down the borehole wall (7) and transferring the pressure force and moment from the drill bit (3) to the wall (7). Hereby horizontal boreholes can be formed far deeper into shallow hydrocarbon-bearing strata of the type which are found e.g. in the underground below the North Sea, so that these can be exploited profitably.
Patent EP-0478739-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RIEGER BERNHARD WACORE
IPC: C09K19/30
Filed: 1991-04-12
Granted: 1996-09-11
Abstract: Un milieu de cristaux liquides à base d'un mélange de composés à polarité moyenne se caractérise par le fait qu'il contient un ou plusieurs composés ayant la formule générale (I), dans laquelle Yreprésente H ou F, X représente F, Cl, CF3, OCF3, ou OCHF2, un des résidus Q1 et Q2 représente -C¿2?H4 et l'autre rédidu Q?1 ou Q2¿ représente une liaison simple, alors que R représente alkyle, oxaalkyle, fluoroalkyle ou alcényle ayant jusqu'à 7 atomes de C.
Patent EP-0478742-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MALOBERTI RENE
IPC: H02G1/10
Filed: 1991-04-02
Granted: 1995-07-19
Abstract: Dispositif de pose à partir d'un support flottant de conduites flexibles comportant des accessoires rigides dont la dimension extérieure est supérieure au diamètre externe de la conduite. Il comporte des moyens tensionneurs principaux (6) de type treuil linéaire permettant d'assurer la descente normale de la conduite flexible (3) en vue de sa pose, ledit treuil linéaire étant d'axe sensiblement vertical et comprenant le dernier moyen de guidage de la conduite flexible au niveau du support flottant (1) et des moyens de retenue auxiliaires (19) qui retiennent la conduite flexible par un accessoire (21) monté sur la conduite flexible, tel qu'un embout ou un accessoire auxiliaire et permettant le franchissement desdits moyens tensionneurs principaux (6) par un tronçon de conduite flexible sur lequel est monté ledit accessoire (21).
Patent EP-0528934-B1 (EP)
Inventor: AARNES RAG
IPC: F16K5/06
Filed: 1991-05-15
Granted: 1995-09-20
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/NO91/00070 Sec. 371 Date Nov. 12, 1992 Sec. 102(e) Date Nov. 12, 1992 PCT Filed May 15, 1991 PCT Pub. No. WO91/18229 PCT Pub. Date Nov. 28, 1991.A shutoff or closing valve, especially a ball valve, comprises a valve body (2) having at least one annular sealing surface formed for sealing engagement against a seal (5) carried by an axially displaceably supported seat ring (3). The seat ring (3) or each such seat ring, respectively, is adapted to be urged toward the sealing position, wherein its seal (5) cooperates and contacts the valve body (2), through the intermediary of spring force (4) and/or fluid pressure (via 6). In order to improve the sealing function and enable the accommodation of leakaqes between the valve body (2) and said seat(s) (3), the seat ring or each such seat ring, respectively, is assigned at least one additional separate seat ring (11) axially displaceably supported independently on the first-mentioned seat ring (3). The additional separate seat ring (11) may be arranged concentrically with, surround as well as rest displaceably against the first-mentioned seat ring (3).
Patent EP-0548241-B1 (EP)
Title: Procede empechant la destruction de cellules d'eau de mer par le biofouling
Inventor: HASVOLD OEISTEIN
IPC: H01M6/34
Filed: 1991-09-16
Granted: 1994-08-10
Abstract: Procédé et moyen empêchant ou réduisant considérablement la croissance biologique sur la cathode (7, 11) d'une cellule d'eau de mer (1) basée sur la réaction électrolytique entre l'oxygène, l'eau et une anode en métal (6, 10), et agencée pour être connectée à une charge (3, 15) par un convertisseur CC/CC (2, 14). Une alimentation extérieure en courant (5, 16) pouvant être commandée par la charge (3, 15), est connectée à des intervalles à une électrode de cuivre (ou d'alliage de cuivre) (8, 12) intégrée à la structure de la cellule, afin de dissoudre électrolytiquement le cuivre. La borne négative (18) de l'alimentation en courant (16) peut être connectée à intervalles à une électrode auxiliaire (13) d'un métal approprié ou d'un alliage métallique tel que le cuivre, le titane ou l'acier inoxydable. L'interconnexion entre l'alimentation en courant (5, 16) et l'électrode (8, 12), et éventuellement l'électrode auxiliaire (13) est commandée par un dispositif de minutage (4, 17). A des intervalles donnés, le même dispositif de minutage (4, 17) ou un dispositif de minutage séparé peut mettre hors circuit/en circuit le convertisseur CC/CC (2, 14).
Patent EP-0558584-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TOMLIN JANET
IPC: A23L29/262
Filed: 1991-10-30
Granted: 1995-05-24
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/SE91/00730 Sec. 371 Date Jul. 22, 1993 Sec. 102(e) Date Jul. 22, 1993 PCT Filed Oct. 30, 1991 PCT Pub. No. WO92/09212 PCT Pub. Date Jun. 11, 1992.A dietary fibre composition comprising a water-soluble, nononic cellulose ether having a cloud point not higher than 35 DEG  C. in combination with a charged surfactant and optional additives in water, the ratio of surfactant to cellulose ether being 1:5 to 1:25 by weight, is a liquid solution at room temperature and a gel in the gastrointestinal tract at body temperature. The dietary fibre composition can be used as a bulk laxative and also as a slimming aid.
Patent EP-0513714-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHMIDT ALFRED DIPL-ING
IPC: E01H10/00
Filed: 1992-05-11
Granted: 1995-02-01
Abstract: A road inspection vehicle (1) with a closed body is provided with a device for distributing liquid de-icing agents on traffic surfaces. The device comprises a storage tank (2), a pump (4) and a pipe system (6) with spraying nozzles (8). The components of the device are attached to the vehicle (1) by means of fastening means (3) which make possible rapid mounting, the storage tank (2) being mounted in an underfloor arrangement or in a space-saving manner on the loading surface. The dimensioning of the components is such that the usual function of the road inspection vehicle (1) is not affected. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0523424-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ADOLPHS MANFRED
IPC: A47B88/493
Filed: 1992-06-26
Granted: 1996-08-28
Abstract: The drawer guide has guide rails (20) for guiding the drawer. In order that the drawer has a small construction depth, swivel arms (23) are provided at the rear end of the drawer, which swivel arms run in the guide rails (20) with running rollers (25), are swivelled inwards at the rear end of the insertion movement, and fold against the rear wall (14) of the drawer. Holding devices (31) are provided to keep the swivel arms (23) in the swivelled-in state for inserting the drawer in the furniture. The drawer can be transported and inserted in the furniture with the swivel arms swivelled in. Only after complete insertion of the drawer in the furniture up to the end stop are guide pieces (27) of the swivel arms retained by catch devices so that the swivel arms are swivelled out when the drawer is subsequently pulled out. In this case, the holding device (31) becomes inactive as a result of a cutout (34a). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0525861-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BATTISTEL EZIO
IPC: C12R1/07
Filed: 1992-07-15
Granted: 1996-10-30
Abstract: 7-amino-cephalosporanic acids having the formula <CHEM> are obtained by submitting compounds having the following formula to enzymatic conversion: <CHEM> wherein R represents H, OH, O-CO-R'', R'' being an alkyl radical with from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R<1> represents a carboxylic group. The reaction is carried out in the presence of a micro-organism selected from the Pseudomonas, Bacillus, Achromobacter genera, or in the presence of the enzyme, either free or immobilized, derived therefrom.
Patent EP-0515255-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PERNET DANIEL
IPC: F27B3/10
Filed: 1992-05-15
Granted: 1997-11-26
Abstract: The enclosure of the metallurgical container is connected to a fan (105) by a suction duct (102). An additional gas is introduced in the suction part of the fan (105), preferably by means of the duct (102). The flow rate of introduction of this additional gas is adjusted so that the gas pressure in the suction part of the fan (105) is kept at a fixed value, by virtue of a regulation value (108) preferably placed on an additional duct (107), connected to the suction duct (102). A control means (110) makes it possible to adjust the opening and closing of the regulation valve (108) so as to keep constant the gas pressure in the suction part of the ventilator (105). 
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Patent EP-0537112-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RIEHM THOMAS
IPC: E03D1/34
Filed: 1992-10-06
Granted: 1995-06-14
Abstract: The actuating device has a tilt button (4) which is mounted on a holder (3) and is connected to the valve body (8) of a discharge valve, via a two-armed lever (6), such that, when the tilt button (4) is pivoted, the valve body (8) can be lifted in order to open the discharge valve. The lever (6) is mounted in a frame (7), an engagement part of the lever (6) rolling, without sliding, on a rolling-contact curve (7b) of the frame (7) when the tilt button (4) is actuated. In this arrangement, the turning point of the lever (6) is displaced such that the comparatively large initial force reduction decreases continuously and the path reduction increases. As a result, the discharge valve can be opened by a small amount of force, with a relatively small button displacement. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0608416-B1 (EP)
Inventor: YOKOYAMA IKUO KO
IPC: F16K51/00
Filed: 1992-02-20
Granted: 1997-04-16
Abstract: Système de canalisation évitant la stagnation du fluide transporté, destiné à servir de système d'adduction pour l'eau et les liquies chimiques à haut degré de pureté et garantissant qu'aucun fluide ne stagne en amont d'une vanne ou à l'intérieur de celle-ci même lorsqu'elle est fermée, et, a fortiori, lorsqu'elle est ouverte. Une vanne à membrane (3), avec une dérivation (3b) en amont de la vanne (3a) est montée sur un embranchement (2) de la conduite principale (1), un dispositif d'abaissement de la pression (4) dont le mécanisme comporte un papillon (4a) et une dérivation (4b) communiquant avec le papillon (4a) est monté sur la première conduite (1) en aval par rapport à l'embranchement (2), et les deux dérivations (3b) et (4b) communiquent l'une avec l'autre.
Patent EP-0588965-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CATHCART BRUCE C
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 1992-06-10
Granted: 1997-09-10
Abstract: A collection device for receiving, collecting and returning blood from a body cavity, includes a housing for collecting the blood which has an inlet for fluid communication with the body cavity, a first outlet for returning blood to the body and a second outlet for coupling to a suction source. The collection device also includes a flow member which is configured and dimensioned so as to be disposed within the housing and so as to direct at least a portion of the blood entering through the inlet into a first predetermined direction and the remaining portion of the blood entering through the inlet and the first directed portion of blood in at least a second predetermined direction within the housing. The flow member can be a plate with ribs thereon to divert the flow of blood along the direction of the fibs. The collection device can also include a filter assembly positioned within the housing and about the plate so as to filter and defoam the blood before exiting from the housing.
Patent EP-0604519-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GREIFF PAUL
IPC: G01C19/5719
Filed: 1992-09-11
Granted: 1997-12-29
Abstract: A micromechanical tuning fork gyroscope includes a suspended structure (14) comprising at least first and second vibratable structures (38, 40). Each vibratable structure is energizable to vibrate laterally, within a first plane, along an axis (42) normal to the rotation sensitive axis (44). The lateral or inplane vibration of the first and second vibratable structures effects simultaneous vertical or rotational movement of at least a portion of the suspended structure upon the occurence of angular rotation of the gyroscope about the rotation sensitive axis. Vertical or rotational movement of the suspended structure is sensed by electrodes (70, 72) and a voltage proportional to the movement is generated, for providing an indication of angular rate of rotation detected by the gyroscope.
Patent EP-0567010-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STEINHARDT LOTHAR DIPL-ING
IPC: E03F9/00
Filed: 1993-04-16
Granted: 1999-03-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a sewer structure, in particular manhole (1), having a liquid-storage chamber (25) which is arranged therein and can be filled via an inlet (2, 3) and interacts with its discharge (18) as flushing device (25, 18), the discharge emptying into the sewer (35) through the bottom (10) or a side of the liquid-storage chamber (25) towards the base structure. In order to be able to fit out and operate such a sewer structure in a particularly simple manner and to permit uncomplicated inspection of the sewer, the invention proposes that an inspection opening (19) connecting the sewer structure (1) to the sewer (35) be provided for the sewer (35) separately from the discharge (18) of the liquid-storage chamber (25). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0579910-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DULLE KARL-HEINZ
IPC: C25B9/19
Filed: 1993-04-30
Granted: 1996-10-09
Abstract: The object is to achieve a better liquid mixing in the respective electrolysis chambers without external aids and with as uniform as possible membrane loading avoiding foam formation in the membrane region using a device (1) for the electrolytic treatment of liquids in an anodic (2) and a cathodic compartment (3) which are separated from one another by an ion exchanger membrane (4). The chambers (2, 3) are equipped with an inlet opening (5) and an outlet opening (6) for the flowing electrolyte and with one two-dimensional electrode in each case having associated power-supply terminals (8, 9). A strongly acidified anolyte solution can be fed to the membrane cell as feedstock without the ion exchanger membrane becoming inoperative prematurely. This is achieved by providing at least one separating element (10) having circulating flow in some areas to produce a defined mixing flow in each chamber (2, 3). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0585712-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KHARE GYANESH P
IPC: C04B35/626
Filed: 1993-08-16
Granted: 1997-05-02
Abstract: Shaped zirconia particles are prepared by mixing zirconia powder with an aqueous colloidal zirconia solution or an aqueous acid solution so as to obtain a shapable mixture containing about 4-40 weight-% water, shaping this mixture, and heating the shaped particles at a temperature in excess of about 90 DEG C.
Patent EP-0593871-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MARTINETZ HANS
IPC: F21Y103/00
Filed: 1993-08-19
Granted: 1996-01-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a luminaire arrangement having luminaire members arranged one behind the other and/or side by side, and in particular continuous rows of luminaires or lighting trunking with luminaire members juxtaposed in the longitudinal direction. For the efficient production of such luminaire arrangements and, in particular, for simple assembly, the individual luminaire members are provided with at least one, preferably with in each case two plug-in connections which can be fixed in each case by a securing element and, possibly, a fastening element which can be operated from the light-output side. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0588540-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ARTZ LARRY
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 1993-09-03
Granted: 1997-12-10
Abstract: A child seat device (10), for use in a vehicle having a seatbelt (12) for securing the child seat device to the vehicle seat (14), has an inflatable child seat (20) which includes an inflatable bottom panel (22), an inflatable back panel (24) upstanding from the rear of the bottom panel, and a pair of opposed, laterally-spaced inflatable sidewall panels (26). Each of the sidewall panels (26) has a back portion (30) projecting forwardly from a respective side of the back panel and a bottom portion (32) projecting upwardly from a respective side of the bottom panel. An inflatable brace (50) disposed in each of the sidewall panels intermediate the back and bottom sidewall portions, limits pivotal movement of the back and bottom sidewall portions towards one another. Each of the braces (50) defines a single interior air chamber having, at most, limited gaseous communication with the bottom, back and sidewall panels. Alternatively, a substantially rigid frame (200) is secured to the back panel (24) for movement therewith as a unit, thereby to limit pivotal movement of the back and bottom panels (24,22) towards one another. The frame (200) defines a pair of apertures (212) configured and dimensioned to receive therethrough a seatbelt (12), thereby to secure the device (100) to the vehicle seat (14). A releasable harness (62') maintains the torso of a child (c) intermediate the sidewall panels (26). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0588583-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FILLMORE WILLIAM E
IPC: B65D50/04
Filed: 1993-09-13
Granted: 1997-03-26
Abstract: A child resistant closure (20) which can be readily opened by an adult comprising an outer closure member (21) having a base wall (23), a peripheral skirt (24) and a bead (27) on the outer closure member for retaining an inner closure (22) member for limited axially outward movement relative to the outer closure member. A push tab (30) is hinged to the base wall of the outer closure member and projects through an opening in the base wall of the outer closure member. The push tab can be depressed into a plurality of spaces provided between circumferentially spaced ramp-type projections (36) or castellations on the inner closure member. One of the castellations is provided with a stop surface (38) such that when the push tab is depressed in that location, as indicated by indicia on the outer closure member and inner closure member, the closure can be unthreaded from a container to remove the closure. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0590960-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SAARISALO RISTO ANTERO
IPC: E03C1/042
Filed: 1993-09-29
Granted: 1998-12-16
Abstract: The object of the invention is a water tap combination comprising, as separate pieces, a water tap portion (30) and an installation fitting (10). The installation fitting which is installed inside a wall comprises supporting members (11,15) which have adapters (12,12') fitted into cold and hot water input conduits, check valves (13,13') for cold and hot water, two discharge openings (14,14') for outflowing water, a channel (15) which connects the mixing space and the discharge openings (14,14') of outflowing water, two openings (18,18') in the vicinity of either discharge opening (14,14') which can be connected in a sealed manner to respective openings (16,16') of the water tap portion (30). The water tap portion is attached to the installation fitting using attachment members (17). The installation fitting can be adapted to numerous water tap solutions depending on whether both discharge openings (14,14') are kept closed, open, or one of them open and the other one closed, and whether the channel (15) is kept open or closed. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0560669-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MATTSON RONALD J
IPC: C07D403/06
Filed: 1993-03-09
Granted: 1995-06-14
Abstract: Novel piperazinyl - and piperidinyl cyclohexenes which conform to the formula <CHEM> wherein R1 is H, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 alkoxy, C1-4 trihaloalkyl or halogen;  X is an aryl or heteroaryl group;  n is 0,1,2, or 3; Cy is a 1-cyclohexene or cyclohexane residue, with the C=C of the cyclohexene group linked to X;  Y is N or CH;  R2 and R3 are H or C1-4alkyl; and  Ar is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or a heteroaryl group are useful in the treatment of ischemia-induced disorders, eg., stroke, and for the treatment of psychosis.
Patent EP-0616652-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MOLNAR JULIUS J
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1992-12-01
Granted: 1998-05-20
Abstract: A method and apparatus (10) for processing chopped fibers (12) from essentially continuous tows (18a, b, c), each consisting of individual strands (20), comprises independently feeding at least two tows to a venturi pump (22) and associated cutter mechanism (24) where the tows are cut or chopped into relatively short lengths to form chopped fibers. The apparatus includes sensors (84) for monitoring the movement of each of the tows to the pump and cutter mechanism, and a controller (28) which adjusts the feed rate of the tows and the rate of operation of the cutter mechanism in the event movement of one of the tows varies from a predetermined feed rate.
Patent EP-0691929-B1 (EP)
Inventor: INGRAHAM THOMAS M
IPC: B65G51/03
Filed: 1993-04-05
Granted: 1998-10-14
Abstract: An air conveyor moving light objects from one location to another may also act as an accumulator for storing objects transported thereon. The conveyor has an elongated primary plenum (4) and one or more elongated body members (12) disposed over and in communication with the primary plenum through openings in the bottom wall (22) of each body member. Each body member has a generally planar top deck (30) disposed thereover. Each body member defines a secondary plenum (32) between the top deck and the bottom wall of the body member. The top deck has a plurality of directional orifices (44, 45) formed therein. Blowers (40) in communication with the primary plenum supply air to the secondary plenum through the primary plenum. The air from the secondary plenum is delivered through the directional orifices in the top deck and creates a current, or cushion, of air on which the objects move. Manually adjustable dampers (52) are provided for restricting the size of the openings and regulating the air pressure between the primary plenum and the secondary plenums. The conveyor may also have guide rails (98) for controlling object movement.