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Patent EP-0437882-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SPIERO RICHARD CEES
IPC: H04N7/00
Filed: 1990-12-18
Granted: 1995-04-26
Abstract: A video system comprises a video signal generating device (1') and no less than one video signal receiving device (2') coupled to each other by means of a signal bus (4'). The video signal generating device (1') is capable of generating at an output (13) one or a plurality of video signals having each a different signal format (CVBS, Y/C, MAC bb, .... ). The video signal receiving device(s) is (are) arranged for processing one or a plurality of video signals having mutually different formats. It is an object to establish which video signal format the devices (1', 2', 3') have in common (Y/C) and to adjust the devices so that the video signal generating device generates at its output (13) just the video signal that has the common signal format concerned and the video signal receiving device(s) is (are) capable of processing the video signal that has the common signal format concerned and is applied to the input (24, 33). If two or more video signal formats appear to be common to the devices a choice is made in favour of one of these formats, preferably the video signal format having the highest video signal quality. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0463256-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WILLIAMS ROBERT S
IPC: B22D11/16
Filed: 1990-11-01
Granted: 1995-01-25
Abstract: An apparatus and method for regulating the gap between a casting nozzle and a casting wheel in which the gap between the casting nozzle and the casting wheel is monitored by means of at least one sensing element protruding from the face of the casting nozzle. The sensing element is preferably connected to a voltage source and the casting wheel grounded. When the sensing element contacts the casting wheel, an electric circuit is completed. The completion of the circuit can be registered by an indicator, and the presence or absence of a completed circuit indicates the relative position of the casting nozzle to the casting wheel. The relative positions of the casting nozzle and casting wheel can thereby be selectively adjusted to continually maintain a predetermined distance between their adjacent surfaces.
Patent EP-0431937-B1 (EP)
Inventor: COLSON WENDELL B
IPC: B31C99/00
Filed: 1990-12-06
Granted: 1994-07-27
Abstract: Single-panel pleated shades are created through an adaptation of methods used to create cellular shades. The cellular shades are created by known methods, and are then cut longitudinally to divide them into two single-panel pleated shades. Advantages of the invention include its enhanced appearance and low cost. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0397600-B1 (EP)
Title: Method and apparatus for measuring the radioactivity of samples
IPC: G01T7/02
Filed: 1990-05-03
Granted: 1992-10-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for measuring the radioactivity of samples that are arranged in the wells of a microtitre plate and in which the radio-activity is solid-bound, for example cell-bound, or is in the form of a protein precipitate, wherein samples suspended, dissolved or mixed in liquids are first separated from the liquids and then their liquid supernatant is removed by suction. The invention comprises connecting the bases (4) of the wells of the microtitre plate to one another and then separating them from the microtitre plate or the well walls in such a manner that they remain connected, and subsequently measuring the samples they carry in succession, in groups or simultaneously over the entire grid. Thus, the well bases (4) can be handled and prepared for the measurement of radioactivity in their original position and arrangement even after separation from the rest of the microtitre plate, it being possible to bring the bases (4), which have been separated from the microtitre plate, and the samples arranged thereon close to, and within touching distance of, the measuring apparatus. As a result, a high degree of sensitivity and spatial resolution can be achieved, even in the case of samples of which the emitted electron radiation has only a very small range.
Patent EP-0456747-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NEEL DONALD V
IPC: A23L19/18
Filed: 1990-02-01
Granted: 1994-10-05
Abstract: A novel process and apparatus is disclosed for producing potato chip products having less than twenty-five weight percent oil based on the total weight of an unseasoned chip. The process requires parfrying potato slices, dealing and partially dehydrating the slices with superheated steam and then further dehydrating the slices.
Patent EP-0480951-B1 (EP)
IPC: E06B3/663
Filed: 1990-07-03
Granted: 1993-09-29
Abstract: A spacer for separating panes of glass in a sealed window unit is formed of a thermosetting resin reinforced longitudinally with continuously extending glass fibres. A layer of a foil material is introduced into the part during the pultrusion process so that the foil is embedded within the part and defines a moisture impermeable layer in the outer wall of the part. The foil can be carried into the part on a layer of paper or polyester which combines with the resin in a bonding action.
Patent EP-0504146-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MREIJEN HUBERTUS
IPC: B65D23/08
Filed: 1990-09-13
Granted: 1996-12-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a preform for a polyester bottle, having applied to its surface a coating of a material that lowers the coefficient of friction of the polyester and to a method of producing a preform for a polyester bottle, provided with a coating of a material that lowers the coefficient of friction of the polyester used, comprising producing a preform by means of extrusion or injection moulding, followed by applying said coating to the preform.
Patent EP-0471916-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NAKANISHI TAKASUKE
IPC: A61C1/10
Filed: 1991-01-02
Granted: 1995-06-28
Abstract: A device for preventing intrusion of foreign matter into a dental handpiece includes an end cap (14, 14'; 31, 31') secured to a bur sleeve (2, 2a; 23) for rotation in unison with the bur sleeve (2, 2a; 23). Around the end cap (14, 14'; 31, 31'), there are delimited gap sections (15, 15a, 15b, 15c; 32, 32a, 32b, 32c) the one end of which communicates with a forward or lower ball bearing (3; 26) positioned towards a tool inserting opening (8; 36) and the other end of which is opened at the foremost part of the handpiece. A discharge port (17; 33) passing through the main body of the handpiece (12; 21) and communicating with the gap sections (15, 15a, 15b, 15c; 32, 32a, 32b, 32c) is formed at the foremost part of the handpiece. With rotation of the bur sleeve (2, 2a; 23), the end cap (14, 14'; 31, 31') is rotated so that the pressure within the gap sections (15, 15a, 15b, 15c; 32, 32a, 32b, 32c) is decreased to suck the foreign matter, such as cut tooth particles or chips, which is expelled to outside through the discharge port (17; 33) under the centriugal force of the end cap (14, 14'; 31, 31').
Patent EP-0500989-B1 (EP)
Inventor: REPOLLES MOLINER JOSE
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 1991-02-27
Granted: 1998-12-09
Abstract: Disclosed are dipeptide derivatives of general formula (I) <CHEM>  including tautomeric forms thereof,  wherein:  n is O or an integer of from 1 to 3; R is OH, SH, COOH, NH2, halogen, OR4, SR4, COOR4, NHR4 or N(R4)2, R4 being selected from lower alkyl, optionally substituted, aryl and acyl groups; R1 represents OH, lower alkoxy, optionally substituted, aryl lower alkoxy, aryloxy or disubstituted amino groups;  R2 is selected from lower alkyl and amino lower alkyl groups; R3 represents halogen, NO2, lower alkyl, halo lower alkyl, aryl lower alkyl or aryl;  and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Said derivatives are useful, among others, in the treatment of hypertension.
Patent EP-0447072-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WAKATSURU KENJI
IPC: G11B7/243
Filed: 1991-02-28
Granted: 2002-01-16
Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there are provided cycloolefin random copolymers composed of ethylene and cycloolefin and containing substantially no polyethylene, and processes for preparing the same. Optical disc substrates prepared from the above-mentioned copolymers are excellent in transparency and also capable of minimizing the occurence of errors in reading of the discs due to quality of the substrates used therefor.
Patent EP-0491578-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GOBEZ PASCAL
IPC: B23K11/25
Filed: 1991-11-13
Granted: 1994-03-30
Abstract: The subject of the present invention is a method of spot resistance welding at least two metal pieces (1, 2). The method consists in pressing the pieces (1, 2) between two electrodes (3, 4), in determining the overall resistance between the electrodes (3, 4), and the contact resistances of each electrode (3, 4) with the piece (1, 2) with which it is in contact, in calculating the contact resistance between the said pieces by the difference between the overall resistance and the sum of the resistances of each piece and of the piece-electrode contact resistances, in determining the actual intensity of the electric welding current, and in adjusting the various welding parameters for the said pieces (1, 2) in order to maintain a constant optimal intensity of the electric welding current. The subject of the present invention is also a welding electrode for implementing the method.
Patent EP-0557275-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FERNANDEZ RICHARD EDWARD
IPC: A62D1/08
Filed: 1990-11-15
Granted: 1996-08-14
Abstract: Procédé servant à éteindre, prévenir et lutter contre les incendies en utilisant une composition contenant au moins un éthane fluoro-substitué choisi dans le groupe comprenant CF3-CHF2, CHF2-CHF2, CF3-CH2F, CF3-CHFCl, CF2-Cl-CHF2, CF3-CHCl2, CF2Cl-CHFCl, CFCl2-CHF2, and CHFCl-CHFCl. Lesdits éthanes peuvent être utilisés dans des zones ouvertes ou fermées et ont un effet négligeable ou nul sur l'ozone de la stratosphère et peu d'effet sur le processus de réchauffement général de la planète.
Patent EP-0506790-B1 (EP)
Title: A method for enzymatically converting starch into cyclodextrins
IPC: C12P19/18
Filed: 1990-12-21
Granted: 1993-09-08
Abstract: A method for enzymatically converting solid and liquefied starch into cyclodextrins using cyclodextrin glycosyl transferases (CGTase) elaborated by thermophilic obligate anaerobic strains belonging to the genus Clostridium. These CGTases are characterized by thermostability and a capability to liquefy starch and/or to convert liquefied starch to cyclodextrins at pH 5.0-5.5 and 60-90  DEG C.
Patent EP-0523054-B1 (EP)
Title: Fixation du cable de freins d'arret, notamment freins manuels en duo assistes en pot
Inventor: PANEK CLAUS-PETER
IPC: F16D65/22
Filed: 1991-02-05
Granted: 1995-06-28
Abstract: Une fixation du câble du frein est décrite pour la came d'écartement d'un frein d'arrêt. Afin de pouvoir accrocher de manière aisée et automatique le câble d'un frein (12) dans la came d'écartement d'un frein d'arrêt, un mamelon (13) à l'extrémité du câble (12) du frein est guidé à travers un canal conique formé par les bords extérieurs de la fourchette (9) du levier de compression, de sorte que lorsque la pression de la branche élastique (8) de l'élément d'arrêt (7, 7') est surmontée, sa force de rappel sollicite le mamelon (13) à l'extrémité du câble dans la position prédéterminée de fonctionnement de la fourchette (9) du levier d'actionnement (2).
Patent EP-0532509-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NGUYEN ANH
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 1991-03-14
Granted: 1999-01-07
Abstract: Système de stockage de données comportant un processeur local (28) et une pluralité d'éléments de stockage (26) utilisé pour stocker des données provenant d'une ou plusieurs UC extérieures. Le système de stockage comprend une pluralité de mémoires tampons (24), chacune étant reliée à un élément de stockage distinct (26). Un circuit de commande de chemin de données (30) est programmé par le processeur local (28) pour réguler le transfert de données entre les UC extérieures et les mémoires tampons (24). Deux circuits d'interfaces (16 et 18) sont insérés entre les UC extérieures et les mémoires tampons (24) afin d'avoir deux chemins de données pour le transfert de données entre les UC extérieures et les mémoires tampons (24). Le circuit de commande de chemin de données (30) contient deux circuits de mise en séquence indépendants pour la sélection des mémoires tampons (24). Cela permet d'utiliser un chemin de données pour la lecture de données venant de plusieurs mémoires tampons (24) et l'enregistrement dans ces mémoires, tandis que l'autre chemin de données est utilisé simultanément pour une exploitation différente du reste des mémoires tampons (24).
Patent EP-0553173-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JOHANSSON LENNART
IPC: B01F1/00
Filed: 1991-10-04
Granted: 1995-12-20
Abstract: A plant for preparing a saline solution includes a production unit (3) with a salt bed (10), and a storage unit (4) for the prepared saline solution. In the plant, there is provided a fresh-water unit (2) with a level control (13, 13a, 14). Water from the plant cannot be drawn back from the fresh-water unit (2) via the fresh-water inlet (6).
Patent EP-0548289-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KIM ANNABELLE
IPC: B01D29/62
Filed: 1991-08-23
Granted: 1998-07-08
Abstract: A method of washing an upflow filter between service runs employs a filter bed having a non-buoyant particulate filter layer through which influent to be filtered is directed in an upward direction, and through which liquid employed in the washing operation is directed in an upflow direction. A two-stage washing operation includes the steps of first directing a combination of air and liquid in an upflow direction through the filter layer with the velocity of the liquid being less than the minimum fluidization velocity of the filter layer, for disrupting only some floc retained in the filter layer during a previous service run, and thereafter directing only liquid in an upflow direction through the filter layer at a velocity less than the minimum fluidization velocity of the filter layer for removing disrupted floc from the filter layer while leaving some floc attached to said particulate media of the filter layer. The process most preferably is carried out with a filter bed including a coarse, particulate media flocculation layer for distributing the flow of influent and promoting flocculation.
Patent EP-0510150-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KENNY ANTHONY JOSEPH
IPC: B27C7/06
Filed: 1991-11-07
Granted: 1995-08-30
Abstract: A lathe tool and toolrest assembly is disclosed in which a cutting blade is attached across one end of a blade mounting shaft, which shaft may be rotated and/or slid lengthways with respect to the sleeve portion of a toolrest comprising a T-bar. A handle is attached to the other end of the blade mounting shaft for manipulating the tool. The tool may be used to remove a cylindrical core from a workpiece mounted on the lathe, or successively smaller cores so as to produce a set of nesting bowls. A set of blade attachments is also provided to hollow out a cylindrical core through a narrow opening in a workpiece. A frusto-conical core may be removed from a workpiece in conjunction with a double T-bar toolrest which serves as a universal joint when manipulating the tool.
Patent EP-0503367-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHOCKMAN ROBERT L
IPC: F16F15/22
Filed: 1992-02-26
Granted: 1995-05-10
Abstract: A double action mechanical press (10), especially for cupping operations in which an outer slide (52) is provided within which an inner slide (72) is reciprocally mounted on a common crankshaft (28). According to the present invention, a single dynamic balancer (80), out of phase from both the inner (72) and outer slides (52), is provided on the crankshaft (28), in order to counterbalance the inertial forces generated by the inner and outer slides during press operation. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0521240-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VEDAMUTHU EBENEZER R
IPC: C07K14/195
Filed: 1992-02-26
Granted: 1998-01-28
Abstract: A bacteriocin or polypeptide (LL-2 SEQ ID NO:2) derived from Lactococcus lactis subspecies lactis NRRL-B-18809 is described. Sequenced DNA and polypeptide precursor encoded thereby (SEQ ID NO: 1) are described. Methods of use and production of the polypeptide LL-2 are described.
Patent EP-0511518-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BECKER KARLHEINZ
IPC: F04D29/22
Filed: 1992-04-04
Granted: 1995-09-06
Abstract: The invention relates to an impeller of split construction for turbomachines. Flow-controlling blades located inside the impeller are formed in two parts. One impeller part (1) has a group of blade parts (5) and the other impeller part is provided with the remaining blade parts (9). The blade parts are spliced together to form a uniform whole. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0522246-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BREITENMOSER GEORG
IPC: D06F57/12
Filed: 1992-04-25
Granted: 1995-06-28
Abstract: What is proposed is a device for holding a clothes dryer (60) on a heating radiator (100), which has connecting tubes (52, 53, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59) arranged at a distance from one another in the vertical direction, there being provided between at least two connecting tubes a distance which is relatively larger than the other distances and which is designed as a recess (54). Two articulation points (80, 80') are provided at a distance from one another in the horizontal direction on the connecting tube (55) arranged underneath the recess (54) and are arranged at the front so that the clothes dryer (60), arranged with two supporting arms (70, 70') in correspondingly designed holding pieces (15, 15'), is pivotable out of an operating position and, in the pushed-together state, into a position of rest directed rearwards relative to the building wall, and at the same time is supported by bearing freely against the connecting tube (55). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0525787-B1 (EP)
Title: Method for manufacturing a recording head
Inventor: KOMURO HIROKAZU
IPC: B41J2/16
Filed: 1992-07-31
Granted: 1996-10-16
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a recording head with integrally housed functional elements, said process comprises the steps of:   (a) providing a plurality of base members respectively having a single-crystal semiconductor layer thereon, (b) bonding said single-crystal semiconductor layers of said plurality of base members to the surface of a common substrate in a face-to-face state, (c) removing said plurality of base members such that said single-crystal semiconductor layers are remained on said common substrate, and (d) forming semiconductor functional elements on said common substrate while forming an electrothermal transducer serving to generate thermal energy on said common substrate using said single-crystal semiconductor layers.   <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0534333-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHIEFER JOSEF DR ING
IPC: F16D69/02
Filed: 1992-09-19
Granted: 1995-12-13
Abstract: Ceramic engaging means for sliding or sealing systems, having a low coefficient of friction, are described, i.e. for example a sealing washer for water fittings. The engaging element consists of a sintered ceramic matrix with incorporated sintered particles. The matrix consists of an oxide material of high oxygen conductivity, and the incorporated sintered material particles consist of carbides, nitrides or borides of the elements of group IV or V of the Periodic Table. Advantageously, the matrix consists of partially and/or fully stabilised ZrO2, if appropriate mixed with Al2O3. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0539860-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WOHLHUETER GEHARD DIPL-ING
IPC: B60D1/62
Filed: 1992-10-21
Granted: 1995-07-05
Abstract: A trailer train (10), in particular an articulated road train, with two component vehicles and a plurality of supply lines (70a1/70b1 - 70a4/70b4) between the two component vehicles is proposed, each of the supply lines having a line coupling (72a1/72b1 - 72a3/72b3) with a towing vehicle-side line coupling half (72a1 - 72a3) and a line coupling half (72b1 - 72b3) on the trailer vehicle side. In the trailer train, the line coupling halves (72a1 - 72a3, 72b1 - 72b3) of at least one line coupling are assigned a power unit (74) with in each case one engagement part for the two line coupling halves, in which case the engagement parts are to be moved into mutual power-transmitting engagement after the line coupling halves are adjusted into a coupling-preparation position and at least one of these engagement parts is adjustable with respect to the associated line coupling half, so that after establishment of the force-transmitting engagement with subsequent adjustment of the at least one engagement part with respect to the line coupling half associated with it a relative movement between the two line coupling halves automatically occurs in one coupling direction so that these line coupling halves are moved into a coupling state. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0541012-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VIESSMANN HANS DR
IPC: F24D3/08
Filed: 1992-10-30
Granted: 1994-09-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a double-walled accumulator for the preparation and storage of hot domestic water, consisting of an accumulator container (1) which is provided with a cold-water supply connection and a hot-water delivery connection (3, 4) and which is surrounded, except for the container bottom (5) which is provided with the connections (3, 4), with a fitting outer wall (2) which conducts the heating medium and on which heating medium forward run and return run connections (6, 7) are arranged. In order to avoid temperature layerings, according to the invention there is arranged, in an accumulator (1) arranged with its longitudinal axis (8) essentially horizontal, above the longitudinal axis (8) between the accumulator container (1) and the outer wall (2), at the same level, in each case a horizontally oriented shielding screen (10) which extends as far as the outer wall end (9) but ends before the other container bottom (5'), and the heating medium forward run connection (6) is arranged at the bottom and at the end (11) of the outer wall (2) distant from the bottom. For the heating medium return run, which is arranged at the top, a return run pipe (14) is, starting from the outer wall bottom (12), and specifically in a place (13) above the longitudinal axis (8) and below the plane of arrangement (E) of the two shielding screens (10), guided as far as the end (11) of the outer wall (2) distant from the bottom and the pipe there is provided with the return run connection (7). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0544261-B1 (EP)
Inventor: USHITORA AKIHIRO
IPC: E03F1/00
Filed: 1992-11-25
Granted: 1996-10-23
Abstract: A vacuum interface valve for use in a vacuum sewerage system in which sewage is transported under the influence of vacuum to a wastewater treatment station or a public main sewer. The vacuum interface valve comprises a casing (1) having an inlet (2), an outlet (3) and a valve seat (4), a valve member (5) being linearly movable between a position engageable with the valve seat (4) and a position away from the valve seat (4), means for urging the valve member to cause the valve member (5) to engage the valve seat (4), and means for lifting the valve member (5) under the action of vacuum to cause the valve member (5) to disengage the valve seat (4). The inner wall of the casing is bulged outwardly from the vicinity of the valve seat (4) in a direction substantially perpendicular to an axis (x) of said valve member (5), wide space is defined in the vicinity of the valve seat (4) in the casing (1) so that foreign matters are not caught between the inner wall of the casing and the valve member (5). <IMAGE>