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Patent EP-1215305-A1 (EP)
Inventor: PALMANS ROGER
IPC: C25D3/38
Filed: 2000-12-13
Abstract: The present invention is related to A method for the
preparation of a composition for electroplating a copper-containing
layer on a substrate, comprising the steps of:
   (i) providing an aqueous solution comprising at least:
   a source of copper Cu (II) ions,   an additive to adjust the pH to a predetermined value,
and   a complexing agent for complexing Cu (II) ions, said
complexing agent having the chemical formula:
 COOR 1 -COHR 2 R 3   
wherein R 1  is an organic group covalently bound to the
carboxylate group (COO), 
R 2  is either hydrogen or an organic group, and 
R 3  is either hydrogen or an organic group, 
said solution comprising no reducing agent,       (ii) providing electrons from a source not being in direct
contact with said solution, through transport means
assuming the contact between said source and said solution.
The present invention is also related to a process for
forming a copper-containing layer on a substrate in an
electroplating bath prepared according to said method.
Patent EP-1155603-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BOURRIERES FRANCIS
IPC: H05K3/36
Filed: 2000-01-06
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for producing electronic modules with ball connector ( 7 ) or integrated preforms capable of being soldered on a printed circuit ( 3 ) and a device for implementing said method. The invention concerns a method for producing electronic modules in the form of ball housings combining a ball grid array ( 7 ) or geometrically identical preforms for interconnecting or shielding and surface-mounted components ( 2 ) on the same surface of a substrate ( 1 ), thereby enabling said module to be directly connectable by soldering on a printed circuit ( 3 ). The balls ( 7 ) and the components ( 2 ) are transferred in one single step onto the substrate ( 1 ) by means of a gripping device adapted to the topography of the module to be produced.
Patent EP-1148863-A1 (EP)
Title: Detergent cosmetic compositions and use
Inventor: RESTLE SERGE
IPC: C11D3/20
Filed: 2000-02-04
Abstract: The invention concerns novel detergent and conditioning compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least an anionic surfactant, at least an amphoteric surfactant, at least a selected water-insoluble carboxylic acid ester: the total number of carbon atoms of the ester not exceeding 27 if it contains no unsaturation and 50 if it contains at least one unsaturation, the ester concentration being higher than 1 % and the anionic surfactant/amphoteric surfactant ratio being not more than 3. The invention is useful for hair and skin cleaning and care.
Patent EP-1165218-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BREUER WERNER
IPC: B01F5/04
Filed: 2000-02-07
Abstract: A device for mixing and reacting multiphase gaseous and liquid mixtures is disclosed. The device comprise in sequence a first inflow cylindrical space, at least one cylindrical chamber tapering towards said cylindrical space, a second cylindrical space positioned perpendicularly to said first cylindrical space, and an outflow space. Also disclosed is a method of using the device, in particular in the interfacial process for preparing diphenyl carbonates or polycarbonates.
Patent EP-1151043-A1 (EP)
Inventor: LAI BAO-KUN
IPC: C09B67/22
Filed: 2000-01-19
Abstract: A reactive dye composition comprising (a) at least a black or navy reactive dye with good color fastness to laundering-oxidative bleach response; and (b) at least a red, orange, yellow or other shade of reactive azo dye. The dye composition of the present invention is suitable for use in dyeing fiber materials. It has good property in build-up, wash fastness, wash-off, and levelness, especially performing excellently in the properties of good color fastness to laundering-oxidative bleach response.
Patent EP-1199325-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MURAKAMI MASAHIRO
IPC: C08G64/30
Filed: 2000-04-13
Abstract: A process for producing a polycarbonate using at least
one filter unit which stores a plurality of disk type filter
elements having an outer diameter of 15 inches (38.1 cm) or
less, an inner diameter/outer diameter ratio of 1/7 or more
and an opening size of 40 µm or less and piled up together,
and a filter unit. 
     A high-quality polycarbonate and a molded product
thereof can be produced by removing foreign matter efficiently
using the filter unit and suppressing discoloration,
crosslinking and gel formation in the filter unit at the same
time. 
     The production process and filter unit are especially
effective for a polycarbonate produced by an ester exchange
method.
Patent EP-1171993-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BETTINARDI EDWARD R
IPC: H04N5/262
Filed: 2000-04-05
Abstract: L'invention concerne plusieurs modes de réalisation de dispositifs de panoramique et de zoomage pouvant aider des personnes malvoyantes. La présente invention met en oeuvre des dispositifs d'imagerie servant à capturer une image, puis à sélectionner une partie plus petite de l'image pour un affichage intégral. Les dimensions de la partie sélectionnée de l'image capturée indiquent le grossissement effectué. Par ailleurs, plusieurs parties de l'image capturée peuvent être sélectionnées pour la réalisation d'un panoramique de l'image. Ainsi, une caméra montée fixe peut être utilisée à la fois pour panoramiquer et zoomer une image. De plus, des techniques automatisées peuvent servir à commander le panoramique et le zoomage. Des instruments optiques à petite ouverture sont utilisés de manière que les images puissent être mises au point avec une profondeur de champ importante, ce qui permet d'utiliser la présente invention sans devoir recourir à des techniques optiques de mise au point onéreuses. L'invention concerne également un télescope/microscope offrant une image lumineuse pouvant être zoomée de façon à réaliser différents grossissements. Dans un autre mode de réalisation, on utilise un dispositif de lunetterie pourvu d'affichages montés en face des yeux de l'utilisateur, ainsi qu'une caméra montée sur le dispositif de lunetterie.
Patent EP-1168970-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HOVER ANNE
IPC: A61B17/72
Filed: 2000-04-10
Abstract: L'invention concerne un clou intramédullaire (20) formé d'une structure (22, 222, 322, 422) pourvue de fenêtres de dynamisation opposées (44) et d'espaceurs (46) faits d'une matière non métallique ou pouvant se résorber, positionnés dans les fenêtres de dynamisation (44). La longueur des fenêtres de dynamisation (44) est supérieure à leur largeur. Les espaceurs (46) peuvent être formés d'une seule pièce (56, 156, 256, 356, 456). Ladite pièce (56, 156, 256, 356, 456) peut être gardée séparément de la structure (22, 222, 322, 422) du clou et être placée dans ladite structure (22, 222, 322, 422) lors de l'intervention chirurgicale. Le clou (20) est utilisé avec un élément de fixation (48) à l'os, par exemple une vis à os, inséré transversalement dans l'os (68) et dans l'espaceur (46), de préférence en relation bicorticale avec l'os (68). L'élément de fixation (48) à l'os est plus petit que les fenêtres de dynamisation (44), et chaque espaceur (46) permet d'espacer l'élément de fixation à l'os par rapport à sa fenêtre de dynamisation. Alors que les espaceurs (46) se résorbent, une tension (au moins dans une direction) est exercée plus fortement sur le foyer de fracture plutôt que sur le clou intramédullaire (20). Le positionnement de l'élément de fixation (48) à l'os, la forme et les dimensions des fenêtres de dynamisation (44) et des espaceurs (46), et la matière des espaceurs (46) permettent de régler le type et la quantité de dynamisation au niveau du foyer de fracture. Les kits peuvent comprendre plusieurs pièces (56, 256, 256, 356, 456) aux différentes propriétés mécaniques ou chimiques sélectionnées par le chirurgien. De plus, l'élément de fixation (48) à l'os étant plus petit que les fenêtres de dynamisation (44) et les espaceurs (46), une plus grande marge d'erreur dans le positionnement de l'élément de fixation (48) à l'os est admise.
Patent EP-1175583-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ROCKENFELLER UWE
IPC: B01J20/02
Filed: 2000-05-03
Abstract: A sorber heat exchanger is provided with a substrate material incorporating a sorbent for reacting with a polar gas refrigerant or hydrogen. A preferred sorbent is a metal salt capable of reacting with the polar gas refrigerant to form a complex compound. The sorbent incorporating substrate is loaded into the reactor space between the heat transfer surfaces. Incorporating the sorbent into the substrate reduces sorbent migration thereby improving performance and life expectancy of the heat exchanger.
Patent EP-1114737-A1 (EP)
Inventor: WATANABE SHINYA
IPC: B41M5/41
Filed: 2000-06-02
Abstract: A biaxially oriented polyester film for a thermal transfer ribbon
characterized in that the biaxially oriented polyester film comprises a
copolymerized polyethylene-2,6-naphthalate obtained by polycondensing
90 to 99.9 mole % of 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid and 0.1 to 10
mole % of isophthalic acid as dicarboxylic acid component, and 97 to 100
mole % of ethylene glycol component and 0 to 3 mole % of diethylene
glycol component as diol component, the alternating-current volume
resistivity of the molten product of the film is 6×10 8  Ω cm or less, the
plane orientation coefficient of the film is 0.230 or more and 0.275 or
less, and the density of the film is 1.3450 g/cm 3  or more.
Patent EP-1187650-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GUNARATNAM MICHAEL KASSIPILLAI
IPC: A61M16/08
Filed: 2000-06-16
Abstract: A connector arrangement joining a respiratory mask and headgear is adapted for single-handed disengagement by the patient. A first, rigid connector part (470) is formed into the rigid mask frame (400), with a mating second connector (600) attached to a strap of the headgear. The connectors are held away from the patient's face by the connection to the mask frame.
Patent EP-1183384-A1 (EP)
Inventor: DAVIDSON BEVERLY L
IPC: C12N9/24
Filed: 2000-05-26
Abstract: Gene delivery vectors, such as, for example, recombinant FIV vectors, and methods of using such vectors are provided for use in treating or preventing retinal diseases of the eye and diseases of the brain associated with lysosomal storage disorders.
Patent EP-1192646-A1 (EP)
Inventor: LUAN HSIN-CHIAO
IPC: C30B33/00
Filed: 2000-06-23
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des procédés permettant d'atteindre une densité des dislocations extrêmement faible dans des couches épitaxiales hétérogènes présentant une large gamme d'épaisseurs, y compris une épaisseur compatible avec le traitement classique des semi-conducteurs à oxyde de métal en silicium. Selon un processus de réduction de la densité des dislocations dans une matière semi-conductrice présentant la forme d'une couche épitaxiale disposée sur une matière de substrat dissemblable, la couche épitaxiale et le substrat sont chauffés durant un premier laps de temps à une température de chauffage pratiquement inférieure à la température de fusion de la couche épitaxiale mais supérieure à environ une température au dessus de laquelle cette couche se plastifie. Puis, la couche épitaxiale et le substrat sont refroidis à une température de refroidissement inférieure à la température de chauffage, durant un second laps de temps. Ces étapes de chauffage et de refroidissement sont exécutées selon un nombre sélectionné de cycle afin de réduire la densité des dislocations de la couche épitaxiale. Ce procédé convient tout particulièrement pour les couches de germanium disposées sur des substrats de silicium, la température de chauffage excédant, de préférence, 900 °C.
Patent EP-1196921-A1 (EP)
Inventor: RAYMOND ROBERT M
IPC: G11B23/04
Filed: 2000-07-08
Abstract: L'invention concerne une cartouche et un procédé à environnement contrôlé destinés à protéger des supports de stockage des données contre des taux d'humidité et de contaminants non souhaités. Cette cartouche comprend une première chambre et une seconde chambre. La première chambre est destinée à contenir les supports de stockage des données et peut s'ouvrir à l'air ambiant de manière à permettre aux support d'accéder au lecteur. Un déshydratant chargé disposé en communication avec la seconde chambre peut comporter un getter à polluants. La seconde chambre se trouve en communication sélective avec la première chambre.
Patent EP-1196060-A1 (EP)
Title: Epilation device
Inventor: SANCHEZ-MARTINEZ PEDRO S
IPC: A45D26/00
Filed: 2000-07-01
Abstract: An epilator for plucking hairs from human skin, the epilator having a housing in which an epilating head driven by drive elements and carrying plucking elements is mounted, provision being made in the area of the epilating head for movably mounted driven elements for the mechanical stimulating striking of the skin by a contact element, the striking reducing the subjective pain of epilation to the user.
Patent EP-1206692-A1 (EP)
Inventor: LARSEN ULRIK DARLING
IPC: G01N15/12
Filed: 2000-08-03
Abstract: Particle characterisation apparatus working on the Coulter principle is provided with a count wafer formed by micro-machining of silicon so that the count wafer can economically be incorporated in a disposable housing (10) adapted to contain and retain for disposal liquid pumped through the count wafer during particle characterisation operations. The housing may incorporate electrodes (38) (4) in each of two chambers (22, 24) separated by a wall (20) containing an orifice (36) formed in the count wafer.
Patent EP-1200662-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MORRIS PAUL A J
IPC: A41D27/06
Filed: 2000-08-04
Abstract: A method of treating a woven fabric of thermoplastic synthetic fibres to produce a two-way stretchable fabric (20) which comprises providing a fabric (20) having stretch characteristics in the width direction, applying heat and pressure to the fabric (20) in such a manner that the yarn strands substantially across the width of the fabric (20) are forced closer together thus imparting stretch into the fabric (20) in the length direction. The fabric (20) material is a synthetic material which is thermoplastic and can be heat set, such as a polyester or polyamide textile material. Stretch in the width direction (normally the weft direction) may be produced conventionally, but owing to processing constraints, it is not normally as easy to produce as much stretch in the length (or warp) direction. By subjecting such a fabric (20) to compressive shrinkage, the stretch in the warp direction is increased. Moreover, owing to the thermoplastic nature of the yarns, this stretch is heat set and is therefore "permanent".
Patent EP-1206416-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BLAIS JEAN-FRANCOIS
IPC: C02F11/06
Filed: 2000-07-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a hybrid biological and chemical method for decontaminating sludge containing heavy metals and pathogenic microorganisms, consisting of the following steps: the sludge is mixed with an acidic leaching solution in order to acidify the sludge with a pH which is low enough to solubilize the majority of the heavy metals and to destroy most of the pathogenic microorganisms but which is also high enough to minimize the solubilization of fertilizing elements; oxidation-reduction of more than +400 mv is maintained, liquid-solid separation occurs in order to obtain a solid fraction comprising decontaminated acidic sludge and a liquid fraction comprising heavy metals which are dissolved in a leaching solution; the sludge is neutralized: and neturalized decontaminated sludge is recovered, whereby the fertilizing elements contained therein, i.e. carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus, remain substantially unchanged in relation to the initially contaminated sludge.
Patent EP-1199969-A1 (EP)
Inventor: RODEMANN THOMAS
IPC: B01J20/20
Filed: 2000-07-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for vacuum cleaning using a hand vacuum cleaner (1). The dust is first collected in a dust collection container (9), for example a dust filter bag (3), and then disposed of. An adsorbent (7), for example activated carbon, is also provided for adsorbing odours. The invention also relates to a dust filter bag (3) or dust collection compartment (9) for a vacuum cleaner (1). The aim of the invention is to improve a method and a dust filter bag (3) or a dust collection compartment (9) of this type in terms of advantageously preventing or reducing the initial odour surge. To this end, the adsorbent (7) is introduced directly into the dust collection compartment (3, 9) and an adsorbent (7) is provided in the dust filter bag (3) or the dust collection compartment (9) in a loose form.
Patent EP-1251912-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BRUNO MICHAEL S
IPC: E21B47/06
Filed: 2000-08-16
Abstract: A method for the disposal of biosolids (A3), such as municipal sewage waste, comprising injecting the biosolids (A3) into a subsurface injection formation (A4). The method can include recovering methane (A5) generated from the degradation of the biosolids (A3).
Patent EP-1289796-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHMITT PATRICK
IPC: B60S1/08
Filed: 2000-07-14
Abstract: Lichtempfindliche Sensoreinheit, insbesondere zum automatischen Schalten von Beleuchtungseinrichtungen, vorzugsweise von Kraftfahrzeugen, welche mindestens zwei lichtempfindliche Sensoren umfasst, wobei mindestens ein erster Sensor und ein zweiter Sensor die Lichtverhältnisse in vorbestimmten Richtungen detektiert. Dabei sollen alle den Sensoren zugeordneten Lichtleitelemente zu einem Lichtleitkörper einstückig verbunden sein und in einen Lichtleitkörper eines Regensensors integriert sein.
Patent EP-1121622-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ROBIC JEAN-YVES
IPC: H01L21/027
Filed: 2000-07-28
Abstract: The invention concerns a structure for a reflection lithography mask comprising a receiving support (12) whereon is fixed a reflector (11) comprising at least one layer, the reflector (11) being fixed to the receiving support (12) in reverse with respect to a manufacturing support (10) whereon it has previously been manufactured and which has been removed.
Patent EP-1206197-A1 (EP)
Inventor: WADSWORTH JOHN
IPC: A23L1/308
Filed: 2000-08-25
Abstract: A dietary fiber product obtained from the Indian mulberry (Morinda citrifolia) plant and the process of extracting and purifying the fiber is disclosed. According to one embodiment, the Indian mulberry pulp is washed and separated from the juice by filtration. The wet pulp is pasteurized. The wet pulp can be further processed by drying. A high fiber products can be prepared by mixing the pulp with ingredients, such as supplemental dietary fiber, water, sweeteners, flavoring agents, coloring agents, and nutritional ingredients.
Patent EP-1262526-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MATSUOKA HIDEO
IPC: B29C48/49
Filed: 2000-09-29
Abstract: Provided is a thermoplastic resin structure formed of a
resin composition that comprises substantially (a) from 5 to
80 % by volume of a polyamide resin and (b) from 20 to 95 % by
volume of a polyphenylene sulfide resin, which is characterized
in that, in morphology therein seen through electronic microscopy,
the polyphenylene sulfide resin (b) forms a matrix phase
(continuous phase) and the polyamide resin (a) forms a disperse
phase. The gives plastic containers, tubes and their Attached
parts having good barrier properties, strength, durability and
workability.
Patent EP-1216011-A1 (EP)
Inventor: DESCAMPS LOYS
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 2000-09-26
Abstract: An acetubular implant includes a cup for receiving an insert freely articulated in the cup, equipped with iliac expansions (8) and a plugging element; the cup consists of a hemispherical part extended by a cylindrical part whereto are attached the iliac expansions. The cylindrical part extends over substantially a half circumference of an equatorial edge of the hemispherical part and is defined by a plane (R) inclined on the equatorial plane. Part of the outer surface of the cup (2) is covered with a macrostructure (24) defining a set of raised parts with a series of equatorial and meridian grooves of predetermined shape such that the macrostructure is neither too rough nor too smooth.
Patent EP-1220958-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SMITH DANIEL
IPC: A61L15/22
Filed: 2000-10-06
Abstract: A novel fiber comprising a substantially homogeneous mixture of a hydrophilic polymer and a polymer which is at least weakly hydrophobic is disclosed. The fiber optionally contains a pH adjusting compound. A method of making the fiber comprises electrospinning fibers of the substantially homogeneous polymer solution. A method of treating a wound or other area of a patient requiring protection from contamination comprises electrospinning the substantially homogeneous polymer solution to form a dressing. An apparatus for electrospinning a wound dressing is discosed.
Patent EP-1334096-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BERG CARSTEN
IPC: C07B61/00
Filed: 2000-11-15
Abstract: This invention is directed to a process of preparing thioxanthones, represented by Formula 1, by a Friedel-Craft reaction giving higher yields and lower amount of waste, comprated to known processes. This invention also involves purification of the starting material, a 2-chlorothiobenzodyl chloride, by distillation.
Patent EP-1232148-A1 (EP)
Inventor: EHLIS THOMAS
IPC: C07D249/20
Filed: 2000-11-07
Abstract: The use of benzotriazole UV absorbers of formula wherein A is a radical of formula B is a radical of formula R<SUB>1</SUB>, R<SUB>2</SUB>, R<SUB>3</SUB>, R<SUB>4</SUB>, R<SUB>5 </SUB>and R<SUB>6 </SUB>are each independently of the others hydrogen, C<SUB>1</SUB>-C<SUB>16 </SUB>alkyl; C<SUB>5</SUB>-C<SUB>7</SUB>cycloalkyl; halogen; R<SUB>9 </SUB>is hydrogen, C<SUB>1</SUB>-C<SUB>12</SUB>alkyl; or C<SUB>5</SUB>-C<SUB>7</SUB>cycloalkyl; R<SUB>7</SUB>, R<SUB>8 </SUB>and R<SUB>10 </SUB>are each independently of the others hydrogen, C<SUB>1</SUB>C<SUB>12</SUB>alkyl, C<SUB>5</SUB>-C<SUB>7</SUB>cycloalkyl, C<SUB>1</SUB>-C<SUB>12</SUB>hydroxyalkyl; X is halogen; a radical of formula (1s) sulfate, phosphate, lactate, citrate, tartrate; R<SUB>11 </SUB>is C<SUB>1</SUB>-C<SUB>12</SUB>alkyl; or C<SUB>5</SUB>-C<SUB>7</SUB>cycloalkyl; R<SUB>12 </SUB>and R<SUB>13 </SUB>are each independently of the other hydrogen; or C<SUB>1</SUB>-C<SUB>5</SUB>alkyl; x is from 0 to 10; and y is from 1 to 20; in the cosmetic treatment of human hair for protection against UV radiation is described.
Patent EP-1210625-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GADKAREE ALKA K
IPC: G02B6/124
Filed: 2000-07-11
Abstract: An integrated planar Bragg grating is fabricated by depositing layers of material onto a negative expansion substrate (100) to form a waveguide (120), which is held in mechanical tension with the substrate (100). A Bragg grating (200) is then formed in the waveguide (120). As the temperature of the waveguide (120) increases, the mechanical tension between the waveguide (120) and the substrate (100) is relieved, such that the peak reflection wavelength of the Bragg grating (200) remains nearly constant.
Patent EP-1274859-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KASSIS SHOUKI
IPC: C07K14/47
Filed: 2000-11-06
Abstract: hYAK1, hYAK3a and 3b, and yeast YAK1 polypeptides and polynucleotides, methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques, and methods of using Ser-164 and these polypeptides and polynucleotides to determine the effect on phosphorylation are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing hYAK1, hYAK3a and 3b, and yeast YAK1 polypeptides and polynucleotides in the design of protocols for the treatment of bone loss including osteoporosis; inflammatory diseases such as Adult Respiratory Disease Syndrome (ARDS), Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), psoriasis, dermatitis, asthma, allergies; infections such as bacterial, fungal, protozoan and viral infections, particularly infections caused by HIV-1 or HIV-2; HIV-associated cachexia and other immunodeficiency disorders; septic shock; pain; injury; cancers; anorexia; bulimia; Parkinson's disease; cardiovascular disease including restenosis, atherosclerosis, acute heart failure, myocardial infarction; hypotension; hypertension; urinary retention; angina pectoris; ulcers; benign prostatic hypertrophy; and psychotic and neurological disorders, including anxiety, schizophrenia, manic depression, delirium, dementia, severe mental retardation and dyskinesias, such as Huntington's disease or Gilles de la Tourett's syndrome, among others, and diagnostic assays for such conditions.