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Patent EP-0901602-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FLUECK ARTHUR
IPC: F25B39/00
Filed: 1997-05-20
Granted: 2000-02-23
Abstract: The invention concerns a heat exchanger which has a plate stack (24) and comprises first and second plates (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d) which are arranged alternately in rows and between which first and second channels (11, 12) are formed, these channels being connected via first and second connection regions to first and second connection openings (21, 23, 25). The first connection openings (21, 23), first connection regions and first channels (12) are completely separate from the second (25, 11). The first and second plates (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d) each have on both sides a plurality of substantially straight main channels (13, 17; 14, 16) which are aligned parallel in each plate (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d). The first channels (12) and second channels (11) consist of first and second main channels (13, 14) and third and fourth main channels (16, 17) which mutually form a first angle and are formed on both sides of a first connection plane (7, 7') and a second connection plane (8, 8') in the form of half-channels which are open towards the connection plane. The fourth main channels (17) and second main channels (14) are formed on one side of a first plate (1b, 1d) and second plate (1a, 1c), and the first main channels (13) and third main channels (16) are formed on the other. The plates are metal sheets whose main channels on both sides take the form of beads (5a, 5b) which appear on one side of the metal sheet as depressions and on the other as burr-like projections. On one side of the metal sheet, a contact surface (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) is provided along the periphery, and, on the other, two contact regions (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d), each enclosing a passage opening, are provided, such that, by joining together the metal sheets with the same sides or planes in each case, contact surfaces (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) and contact regions (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) alternately always abut one another and are tightly interconnected, in particular welded or soldered together, in order to separate the first and second channels (12, 11) in a leaktight manner.
Patent EP-0853843-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHOUHAMER IMMINK KORNELIS ANT
IPC: H03M13/00
Filed: 1997-06-10
Granted: 2002-09-18
Abstract: An apparatus for transmitting a digital information signal includes an input terminal for receiving the digital information signal, a first channel encoding unit for carrying out a first channel encoding step on an information word in a series of subsequent information words included in the digital information signal so as to obtain a channel word, a compression unit for carrying out a compression step on a channel word so as to obtain a compressed channel word, an error correction encoding unit for carrying out an error correction encoding of the compressed channel word so as to obtain a parity word, a second channel encoding unit for carrying out a second channel encoding step on the parity word so as to obtain a channel encoded parity word, and a formatting unit for combining the channel word and the channel encoded parity word into a composite transmission signal suitable for transmission via a transmission medium. With such apparatus, very long information words can be converted into channel words, while serious error propagation is avoided during transmission.
Patent EP-0944915-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHAEFER HERBERT
IPC: H01L21/311
Filed: 1997-07-03
Granted: 2001-11-07
Abstract: In order to manufacture a capacitor, suitable in particular for DRAM arrangements, column-like structures (91) which form an electrode of the capacitor are etched by using a statistic mask produced by Si/Ge nucleation, without any lithographic steps, followed by selective epitaxy. Structures with less than 100 nm can be produced in the statistic mask, and surface increasing factors of up to 60 are thus achieved.
Patent EP-0910264-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BAUMJOHANN FERDINAND
IPC: A47C23/06
Filed: 1997-08-28
Granted: 2000-05-03
Abstract: A frame made of cross and longitudinal members with spring elements that are easy to mount and having a progressive effect for plate-like supports (5) for example, upon which the mattress or seat upholstery rests. Each spring element is comprised of an approximately C-shaped lower leaf-spring (3) placed in a horizontal position and a substantially mirror-symmetrical upper leaf-spring (4) which ends are connected to the ends of the lower leaf-spring (3). By fitting a double wedge (7a, 7b) at least in between the lower leaf-spring (3) and the part of the frame supporting it (1) the progressive effect can be modified to a substantial extent.
Patent EP-0923803-B1 (EP)
Inventor: REHM HELMUT
IPC: H02K9/24
Filed: 1997-08-29
Granted: 2001-03-21
Abstract: The cooling gas located in the generator (1) of a power station for cooling the generator (1) during its operation under load is displaced by a gaseous stored inert gas, in particular argon. This makes the generator inertizing process easier, faster and less energy consuming, dispensing with a time-consuming and energy-intensive phase conversion process of a for example liquid inert gas into a gaseous inert gas. The inert gas reserve can be easily monitored by pressure measurement (34).
Patent EP-1011520-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WALLACE GEORGE
IPC: A61B17/12
Filed: 1997-09-18
Granted: 2003-11-19
Abstract: This invention is a stent (1) and stent catheter (2) for intracranial use. The stent is a rolled sheet stent (20) and is releasably mounted on the distal tip (21) of the catheter by means of a low profile or non-sliding retention and release mechanism. The low profile or non-sliding release mechanism (22) is operated remotely at the proximal end of the catheter by means of a linear translator (23). The stent is rolled tightly on the distal tip of the catheter and flexibility of the tightly rolled stent is promoted by ribbed or slatted construction (or, alternatively, slotted construction) in which the various layers of the stent are provided with numerous slats which counter align when the stent is expanded to form an imperforate wall from a plurality of perforate layers.
Patent EP-0893553-B1 (EP)
Title: Profiled sheet for the drainage and the ventilation of flooring tiles, especially ceramic tiles, laid on a thin-bed
Inventor: GUTJAHR WALTER
IPC: E04D13/04
Filed: 1998-05-06
Granted: 2002-03-13
Abstract: The plastic sheet sections (16a, 18, 16b) are so formed that channels are created which are alternately open to the support plate and to the under side of the floor tiles. The plastic sheet (12) at least in part areas is provided with a number of through apertures (14), which produce a fluid and gas-permeable connection of the channels open to the upper side with the under side, particularly the channels of the profile strip (10) open to the under side. The through apertures (14) are provided in the strip-form sections (18) forming the lateral limiting walls of the channels and/or in the strip-form sections (16a, 16b) forming the channel bases. On the upper side of the profile strip facing the floor tiles a fluid and gas-permeable glass grid tissue is adhered.
Patent EP-1002904-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DAPPEN PETER
IPC: E02F7/06
Filed: 1998-05-09
Granted: 2002-08-07
Abstract: The bars (1a-n, 2a-n) can pivot at their forward ends on a common spindle (8). Each bar can have a first straight section (1.1,2.1) horizontal in the middle rest position and onto which a second one (1.2,2.2) curving upwards joins. A third straight section (1.3,2.3) joins onto the second one in the tangential direction. Oscillation can be generated by a driven shaft (9), to which first and second groups of bars are coupled via axes (11,12) spaced apart.
Patent EP-0911013-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RICHTER SIEGFRIED
IPC: A61G5/14
Filed: 1998-09-04
Granted: 2002-11-27
Abstract: A telescopic column (5) is positioned on a base, in the form of a plate (2). A table top unit (9) is attached to the top of the column by means of a spindle drive (17,18,19). The column or table top unit has a strap (24) for lifting or lowering the person placed in front of the standing desk. The column is raised and lowered by a drive mechanism. The table top unit is horizontally movably mounted by means of an electric drive mechanism (19) by the person (P) standing.
Patent EP-0913550-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHROETER FRANK
IPC: E05C9/02
Filed: 1998-10-01
Granted: 2004-03-03
Abstract: The door lock has a freely-mounted cam disk (13) to carry the spring bolt between the two follower sections (11,12). The cam disk (13) and the two followers (11,12) have an adjustment unit (15) which can be set, and is with a force fit at the spring bolt operating unit. The cam disk (13) grips in a carrier opening of a bolt tail behind the spring bolt.
Patent EP-0885560-B1 (EP)
Inventor: OJANIEMI JUHA
IPC: A23K1/18
Filed: 1998-05-11
Granted: 2002-01-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for dosing the components of a mixed fodder for feeding cattle. The straw feed is delivered onto a horizontal conveyor (6) for weighing its amount thereon. The flour is metered by means of metering mechanisms (7, M1-M4) controlled by a calculator (8a), which dose amounts of flour proportioned as desired to the amount of straw feed directly within the straw feed concurrently with the weighing thereof. The weighing result of a weighed component is reduced in real time on the basis of dosages received from the calculator (8a). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0919188-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GREEN DUSTIN J
IPC: H01R13/52
Filed: 1998-11-24
Granted: 2004-06-16
Abstract: An ultrasonic probe enclosure (10,50) is provided that has a liquid tight seal for sealing an ultrasonic probe connector and a portion of an ultrasonic probe cable (98). The enclosure (10,50) of the present invention provides liquid tight sealing in a simple and reliable manner such that the connector may be completely submersed in a sterilization liquid without causing damage to the sensitive components of the connector.
Patent EP-0922435-B1 (EP)
Inventor: IGAKI KEIJI
IPC: A61B17/072
Filed: 1998-03-31
Granted: 2007-10-17
Abstract: A medical suture holding member loaded in use on an automatic sewing device having a staple line. The suture holding member includes a main body portion of a holding member molded integrally to a tubular shape from a natural or synthetic high molecular material and having an opening on its proximal end for enabling loading of the main body portion of the holding member on a sewing unit of the automatic sewing device. The suture holding member is molded to a tubular shape opened at its distal end to eliminate offsetting otherwise caused on contraction in the inserting direction at the time of insertion of the suture holding member into the automatic sewing device. When the suture holding member is inserted on the automatic sewing device, the entire surface of a loading portion is covered by the suture holding member such that the suture holding member can be reliably positioned at a sewing position in the living body. The suture holding member is prevented from being detached from the sewing device by provision of a detachment preventative unit in the main body portion. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0972175-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KRAUS BERNHARD
IPC: G01K13/00
Filed: 1998-03-05
Granted: 2005-05-11
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP98/01246 Sec. 371 Date Oct. 30, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Oct. 30, 1998 PCT Filed Mar. 5, 1998 PCT Pub. No. WO98/44322 PCT Pub. Date Oct. 8, 1998The invention is directed to a probe tip (10) for a radiation thermometer in which the infrared radiation to be measured is directed through a waveguide device (12) to a radiation sensor (14) that converts the incident radiation into an electrical output signal from which the target temperature is determined by means of a downstream electronic measurement circuitry. To reduce temperature gradients in the sensor (14), the invention provides for the sensor housing (16) to be thermally coupled to the waveguide device (12) via a thermal coupling arrangement (24, 28, 30), such that the waveguide device is in direct thermal contact with the side of the sensor housing (16) close to the radiation and the opposite side thereof via the thermal coupling arrangement (24, 28, 30). Preferably, the thermal coupling arrangement (24, 28, 30) which is made of a material conducting heat well has substantially its entire surface area in abutting engagement with the corresponding sides of the sensor housing (16). Further, a suitable method for reducing temperature gradients in the housing (16) of the radiation sensor (14) is described. The probe tip (10) of the present invention enables the temperature to be determined accurately also in cases where inhomogeneous heating occurs. Still further, the probe tip is small, of light weight and compact, thus enabling easy-to-handle and user-friendly radiation thermometers to be built as they are conventionally used for measuring the temperature in a person's ear canal.
Patent EP-0988083-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CIGAINA VALERIO
IPC: A61N1/05
Filed: 1998-05-21
Granted: 2004-08-11
Abstract: An improved handle for a medical device used in laparoscopic surgery is provided. This handle is especially adapted for use with an implant device specifically for electrostimulation and/or electrical monitoring of endo-abdominal tissue or viscera is provided. The implant device has an elongated body equipped with devices to secure it to the tissue to be treated and two or more electric poles that are electrically connected to an electric connection terminal for connection to a power source, means to penetrate the tissue to be treated, and quick-release connecting devices to separate the penetration device from the elongated body. The handle, which is an elongated body, is attached to the proximal end of the implant device or other medical device and has a grasping means at its opposite end for manipulation with laparoscopic forceps.
Patent EP-0998322-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FEESER JOERG
IPC: A61M25/00
Filed: 1998-05-25
Granted: 2004-03-31
Abstract: A catheter system (1) which is useable as a part of a delivery kit for introducing objects (8) into the living body is provided which has a very high flexibility with simultaneous kink resistance and via which compressive as well as tensile forces are reliably transmittable. It comprises at least one longitudinally extended inner catheter (4) and at least one accessory component (6, 10) which is arranged in the distal end region of the inner catheter (4) around the inner catheter. The catheter system (1) further comprises a tubular element (9) with at least one end-face fitting tightly on the inner catheter (4), wherein the end-face is abutted on at least a portion of the accessory component (10) such that movement of the accessory component (10) relative to the longitudinal extent of the inner catheter (4) is prevented.
Patent EP-0983616-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CACHIER GERARD
IPC: H05K1/02
Filed: 1998-05-15
Granted: 2003-01-29
Abstract: The invention concerns a method and a device for connecting two millimetric elements. The method consists in producing in predetermined sites of each of the millimetric elements (13, 16) connecting zones (8) linked to a ground plane potential; then in carrying out the connection by predetermined links (17) between the connection zones (8) and between the conducting lines (6, 15) of the two millimetric elements (13, 16). The device consists in a coplanar line (17). The invention is particularly applicable to millimetric circuits using micro-strip conducting lines.
Patent EP-0988124-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LANG ADOLF
IPC: B22F3/105
Filed: 1998-05-22
Granted: 2002-03-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing metal functional models and comprises the following steps: a) application of a powder in the form of coatings consisting of several metal constituents on an undersurface, wherein a first constituent has a higher melting point than a second constituent and the second constituent is present in a first phase or a first phase mixture, b) heating of the powder by means of laser radiation, so that the second constituent melts at least partially and wets the first component, c) cooling, so that the powder solidifies. In order to compensate for shrinkage caused by laser sintering, the second constituent is converted into a second phase or a second phase mixture in step lit.c, wherein the specific volume of said second phase or mixture is twice as much as in the first phase or first phase mixture.
Patent EP-1117897-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FLEMMING FRIEDRICH
IPC: E21B17/042
Filed: 1998-10-01
Granted: 2004-05-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a string of drill pipes for rotary percussion drilling, especially for simultaneous drilling. One of the ends of the individual pipes of the string of drill pipes has a male thread (1) and the other end has a female thread (2). Both threads have a larger, load-bearing flank and a smaller, non-load bearing flank. The aim of the invention is to reduce thread wear to a minimum for a string of drill pipes, especially the wear that occurs when the drill pipes are assembled. To this end, the pipe ends are provided with an non-threaded insertion section (3) which is followed by the male or female thread. The profile of the male thread (1) has a flat thread crest and a thread root in the shape of a circular arc while the profile of the female thread (2) has a thread crest in the shape of a circular arc and a flat thread root. The pipe end which is provided with the male thread (1) has a circumferential shoulder (5) which serves to transmit the impact effect to a subsequent drill pipe.
Patent EP-0990002-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHAUBET FREDERIC
IPC: A61P7/02
Filed: 1998-12-11
Granted: 2005-10-05
Abstract: The invention concerns dextran derivatives, their applications as medicines with specific biological action, and their preparation method. Said derivatives correspond to the general formula DMCaBbSUcSd, in which: D represents a polysaccharide chain, preferably consisting of sequences of glucoside units, MC represents methylcarboxylate groups, B represents carboxymethylbenzylamide groups, Su represents sulphate groups, S represents sulphonate groups, a, b, c and d represent the degree of substitution (ds), respectively in groups, MC, B, Su and S; a being equal to 0 or >=0.3, b being equal to 0 or >=0.1, c being equal to 0 or >=0.1 and d being equal to 0 or >=0.1 provided that when d=0, a and/or b are not equal to 0, said products having homogeneity of chain size distribution, illustrated by a gauss elution profile symmetrical in high performance steric exclusion chromatography, and homogeneity in the distribution of charged chemical groups, illustrated by an elution profile with a single symmetrical peak in low pressure ion-exchange chromatography.
Patent EP-1030695-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GIBBINS BRUCE L
IPC: A61L15/28
Filed: 1998-11-13
Granted: 2005-04-06
Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and compositions for treating wounds. More particularly, the present invention comprises methods and compositions for wound dressing devices comprising a matrix comprising a polymer network and a non-gellable polysaccharide having active agents, such as wound healing agents, incorporated therein. The matrix may be formed into any desired shape for treatment of wounds.
Patent EP-1040163-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WADDELL WALTER H
IPC: C08L23/16
Filed: 1998-12-15
Granted: 2003-08-20
Abstract: Transparent and colorable elastomeric compositions are provided. The transparent elastomeric compositions can be covulcanized with rubbers such as polybutadiene, polyisoprene, styrene-butadiene rubber, styrene-isoprene-butadiene rubber, isoprene-butadiene rubber, ethylene-propylene diene rubber or natural rubber. The colorable rubber compositions have sufficient properties to function as a reinforcing member in an automobile tire. Preferably, both the transparent and colorable elastomeric compositions include at least one copolymer of a C4 to C7 isoolefin and a para-alkylstyrene, silica and a coupling agent.
Patent EP-1001126-B1 (EP)
IPC: E05D15/56
Filed: 1999-08-18
Granted: 2005-06-22
Abstract: The fixing device is made up of a catch (41) that co-operates with a spring (42) which forms a shoulder (44) opposing the direction of movement. The shoulder is close to the highest point of the spring. The spring position is adjustable using a screw adjustment.
Patent EP-0978481-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ITO EIZO
IPC: C02F3/34
Filed: 1999-04-19
Granted: 2004-03-17
Abstract: An effective water purifier containing microorganisms other than Bacillus strains and a method of water purification, the water purifier containing Lactobacillus paracasei subspecies paracasei, Enterococcus malodoratus and Candida lipolytica.
Patent EP-0997595-B1 (EP)
Inventor: THOMAS DANIEL
IPC: E04H5/04
Filed: 1999-10-26
Granted: 2004-10-13
Abstract: The street furniture made in prefabricated concrete comprises massive modular blocks (2-6). Each has a housing (5) with a door (7) containing a cabinet for technical equipment such as energy distribution, communication or signaling. One block comprises an upper part with a tray (4).
Patent EP-1051081-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VILLAGRAN FRANCISCO VALENTINO
IPC: A23L27/00
Filed: 1999-01-29
Granted: 2002-07-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to an agent for imparting creamy mouthfeel (referred to herein as "creamy mouthfeel agent") to foods and beverages. Said agent comprises a water-insoluble component and a water-soluble component. Said water-insoluble component has particles with a mean particle size diameter of from about 0.1 to about 3.0 microns and comprises: (a) from about 5 to about 70 % of a microparticulate component; (b) from about 0 to about 60 % of fat/oil component; (c) from about 0 to about 5 % of emulsifier component; (d) up to about 5 % of a microcrystalline cellulose component. Said water-soluble component comprises: (a) from about 0.05 to about 40 % of a thickener; (b) from about 0 to about 10 % sodium caseinate; (c) from 0 to about 40 % milk solids; and (d) from about 0 to about 4 % processing aids. The creamy mouthfeel agent of the present invention comprises from about 0 to about 10 % flavorant; said flavorants may be part of the water-insoluble components, the water-soluble components, or both. The water-insoluble components comprise at least 60 % of the total solids of the creamy mouthfeel agent. The creamy mouthfeel agent of the present invention can be used in food and beverage products where a rich, creamy mouthfeel is desired, and is particularly preferred in those food compositions where creamer products have been conventionally used.
Patent EP-1065994-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ADAMS DANIEL O
IPC: A61F2/90
Filed: 1999-02-24
Granted: 2004-11-17
Abstract: The present invention provides a dilatation and stent delivery device which tracks over two guidewires. One guidewire is disposed in each branch vessel of a bifurcation. The present invention provides a dilatation and stent delivery device which enables efficient and accurate stent deployment and dilatation of bifurcation lesions.
Patent EP-1069980-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MANERA DAVID A
IPC: B29C45/44
Filed: 1999-03-09
Granted: 2006-01-11
Abstract: Apparatus for molding plastic caps having inclined tabs integral with the lower edge of the cap skirt and radially inwardly extending ribs integral with the inner surface of the cap skirt. The tabs and ribs are formed by a plurality of blades having recesses on the ends thereof corresponding to the configurations of the tabs and ribs. The blades are mounted on a core and extend into a female mold having a cup-shaped cavity. A linear drive member is mounted on a fixed plate assembly and connected to a ratchet sleeve rotatably mounted on a movable plate assembly. The end of the ratchet sleeve is provided with circumferentially spaced teeth engaging the lower peripheral edge of the cap skirt. Movement of the movable plate assembly relative to the fixed plate assembly causes the ratchet sleeve to rotate to move the molded tabs and ribs away from the recesses of the blades so that the finished cap can be stripped from the apparatus.