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Patent EP-1566080-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VAN CASTEREN DOLF H J
IPC: H05B41/288
Filed: 2003-10-28
Granted: 2007-12-26
Abstract: A DC-AC converter in a half bridge configuration is used for operation with high pressure discharge lamps as well as low pressure discharge lamps. The converter consists in two switches (T 1 -T 2 ) serially connected through a first series of diodes (D 1 , D 2 ) and a second series of diodes (D 3 ,D 4 ) to which at their middle points (N 1 , N 2 ) a first and a second lamp loads (L 1 ,L 2 ,LA 1 ,LA 2 ) are connected. Furthermore, the second terminals of the lamp loads are connected to the middle point of a series of capacitors (C 3 ,C 4 ) which are also connected to the terminals (Ki,K 2 ) of the supply voltage source. The converter includes also four diodes (D 5 ,D 6 ,D 7 ,D 8 ) which shunt the switches (T 1 ,T 2 ) and their respective series of diodes (D 1 ,D 2 ,D 3 ,D 4 ). The switches (T 1 ,T 2 ) are controlled by a controller (CC) which renders alternatively conductive at low frequency the two switches (Ti,T 2 ). In the first operating state, the first switch (T 1 ) is rendered conductive and non-conductive at a high-frequency while the second switch (T 2 ) is maintained in a non-conductive state, in the second operating state the second switch (T 2 ) is rendered conductive and non-conductive at high-frequency while the first switch (T 1 ) is maintained in a non-conductive state. The series of two capacitors (C 3 ,C 4 ) can be replaced by a series of two switches (T 3 ,T 4 ) in order to obtain a full bridge configuration of the converter. The particular configuration of the network and its operating mode allow to drive the lamp loads in such a way that the difference in power consumed by the lamps is comparatively small.
Patent EP-1525043-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ROTTER TERRENCE M
IPC: B01D46/00
Filed: 2003-07-17
Granted: 2010-09-08
Abstract: An air filter and corresponding filter element for use in an internal combustion engine are disclosed. The filter element has a seal bead made of an elastomeric material that forms the frame of the filter element. A pleat block, made of a filter media, is molded into the seal bead in a first area of the filter element and a baffle is located in a second area of the filter element to protect the pleat block from wetting. A channel is formed in one side of the seal bead which allows the filter element to be retained during assembly without the use of fasteners and a surface is formed opposite the seal bead that in conjunction with the channel seals the filter element within the air filter when the air filter is fully assembled. The air filter has an intake silencing chamber that is located to receive outside air before it is provided to the pleat block and a sealed flow path is created from the intake silencing chamber to the pleat block by a third area of the filter element.
Patent EP-1525267-B1 (EP)
Title: Anionic monoazo dyes
Inventor: LENNARTZ MICHAEL
IPC: C09B43/16
Filed: 2003-07-17
Granted: 2007-03-21
Abstract: Anionic monoazo dyes of the formula (1) in which A represents 1- or 2-naphthyl residue, which is substituted by a total of one or two sulphonic and/or carboxylic acid groups. R<SUB>1 </SUB>represents hydrogen or C<SUB>1</SUB>-C<SUB>4</SUB>alkyl, each D<SUB>1 </SUB>and D<SUB>2</SUB>, independently of the other, represent either an amino acid residue resulting from removal of a hydrogen atom from the amino group of the amino acid or the residue -NR<SUB>2</SUB>R<SUB>3</SUB>, in which each R<SUB>2 </SUB>and R<SUB>3</SUB>, independently of the other, represent hydrogen, C<SUB>1</SUB>-C<SUB>4</SUB>alkyl, C<SUB>2</SUB>-C<SUB>6</SUB>alkyl which is substituted by hydroxy, halogen or cyano, phenyl which is unsubstituted or monosubstituted by hydroxy, halogen, SO<SUB>3</SUB>H, C<SUB>1</SUB>-C<SUB>4</SUB>alkyl or C<SUB>1</SUB>-C<SUB>4</SUB>alkoxy or alternatively, R<SUB>2 </SUB>and R<SUB>3</SUB>, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are connected, complete a saturated 5- or 6-membered ring which may contain, in addition to the nitrogen atom, one nitrogen or oxygen atom and which may be further substituted and n is 0 or 1, a process for their preparation and the use of these dyes for dyeing natural or synthetic materials, in particular, paper
Patent EP-1583710-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VAN DER MEIJDEN GERT
IPC: B66B19/00
Filed: 2003-11-26
Granted: 2008-02-13
Abstract: The invention also relates to a method for installing an elevator provided with a machine room and suspended by hoisting ropes (15) and moving along guide rails (2) during the construction stage of building. The elevator is provided with a hoisting device (17), by means of which the machine room (4), which is initially placed in the lower part of the elevator shaft (1), is lifted through one or more floor-to-floor distances at a time in the shaft in such manner that at least the vertical forces resulting from the lifting are transmitted to the bottom structures of the building substantially via the guide rails (2) already secured.
Patent EP-1532429-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ZIMMERMANN WERNER
IPC: G01L1/14
Filed: 2003-08-05
Granted: 2011-11-30
Abstract: Strain or deformation sensor (1) has a first inductive element and a least a further element (2) that has a pressure-dependent first impedance or second impedance and a second inductance that are also pressure-dependent. Thus variation in the pressure applied to the element changes the resonance frequency of a circuit formed by the impedances and inductances.  An Independent claim is made for a method for monitoring strain or deformation, particularly of a tightened bolt.
Patent EP-1544298-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KIYOSUE YUKO
IPC: C12Q1/02
Filed: 2003-08-19
Granted: 2009-05-27
Abstract: Using protein visualization techniques, cell lines stably expressing GFP-fused full-length and mutant APCs were obtained from cultured Xenopus laevis renal epithelial A6 cells. The use of these cells showed that mutant APCs, whose C-terminal region is absent, induced piling up of cells. Furthermore, piled up cells from mutant APC-expressing cell lines were proven to maintain the intercellular adhesive structure, representing a phenomenon similar to polyp formation in individual organisms (mice).
Patent EP-1602266-B1 (EP)
Inventor: REMONNAY EMMANUEL
IPC: H05K13/04
Filed: 2003-09-08
Granted: 2007-07-11
Abstract: The device is for extracting electronic components (8, 8', 8'') from a tube (7), the electronic components being extracted from the tube (7) using pneumatic unit. The device used to extract electronic components from a tube (7) comprises (i) a pneumatic system for the extraction of electronic components from the tube (7) and (ii) a device, which is used to supply electronic components to a processing line (9), comprising one such extraction device.
Patent EP-1578242-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ROSENBAUER MICHAEL
IPC: A47L15/00
Filed: 2003-12-10
Granted: 2007-07-11
Abstract: A method for executing a washing program in a dishwasher includes a spray system for spraying a washing liquid within a dishwasher onto crockery that has been disposed in the dishwasher as a washing program is executed. Before such spraying of the washing liquid, the washing liquid is heated to a predetermined temperature in a flow section that is separate from the spray system to an extent such that the washing liquid does not substantially impinge on crockery in the dishwasher as it is being heated in the flow section, whereupon the washing liquid is heated without substantially wetting crockery in the dishwasher. After the washing liquid has been heated to the predetermined temperature, the washing liquid is sprayed onto crockery, whereupon crockery in the dishwasher that essentially has not been heated is heated by the washing liquid.
Patent EP-1576300-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LAPOINTE LARRY P
IPC: A47C1/034
Filed: 2003-12-22
Granted: 2009-03-04
Abstract: A rivet system for use in motion furniture linkage and the like. The rivet system incorporates an electrically conductive plastic washer which eliminates the need for oil lubrication while maintaining the ability to electrostatically paint the linkage assembly.
Patent EP-1435216-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ZORZO BRUNO
IPC: A47L13/22
Filed: 2004-01-02
Granted: 2008-07-23
Abstract: It is a tank (1) for liquids complete with base valve (23) with rapid opening and closure feature rendered operational by positioning on, or by lifting the tank (1) from the support cup (2) which connects with the discharge element (31), this support (3) being supported by the handle projection of the floor-washing appliance itself.  This type of tank (1) and relative support cup (2) complete with discharge element (31) makes it possible to either replace or exchange the tank for others full of floor washing liquid.
Patent EP-1595789-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TORE REIMERS
IPC: B64F1/28
Filed: 2004-05-14
Granted: 2009-04-29
Abstract: A device for determining an optimum amount of extra fuel for tankering of a vehicle comprising an input means (2) for inputting a set of parameters effecting the fuel consumption of said vehicle; a database means (3) for storing information indicative for the fuel consumption of said vehicle for a specific operating condition; and determining means (5,6,7,8,9) for determining an optimum amount of extra fuel for tankering said vehicle on the basis of the set of parameters and information stored in the database (3) by taking into account that an increased weight of the vehicle due to the extra fuel results in an increased consumption of fuel. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1612224-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BERGMANN ANDREAS DR
IPC: C07K16/28
Filed: 2004-06-29
Granted: 2012-03-07
Abstract: Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) having thyroid stimulating activity (TSAb), especially full or considerably agonistic activity, or thyroid blocking activity (TBAb), which are obtainable by genetic immunization of mice, or fragments (F(ab') 2 , Fab or Fv) or humanized forms of such monoclonal antibodies or single chain forms (SCA; scFv) of such fragments, which antibodies, or their fragments, compete with bovine TSH for epitopes of the human TSHr, compete with autoantibodies from sera from Graves' patients as well as with autoantibodies from sera from patients harboring blokking autoantibodies for epitopes of the human TSHr, bind to conformational epitopes of the human TSHr located in the first 281 amino acids of the human TSHr, and usually also bind to TSH receptors (TSHr) from different animals. Various uses of such anitbodies, or of peptides corresponding to variable regions of such antibodies, are also described and claimed.
Patent EP-1462176-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHANG RONALD
IPC: G01N35/00
Filed: 2000-12-15
Granted: 2008-07-23
Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the temperature of a reaction mixture contained in a reaction vessel, wherein the vessel includes a reaction chamber and at least one port for adding fluid to the chamber, and wherein the chamber has at least one flexible wall, comprises a) a thermal surface for contacting the flexible wall; b) a platen for heat sealing the vessel to seal the port closed and increase the pressure in the chamber, wherein the pressure increase in the chamber is sufficient to force the flexible wall to conform to the thermal surface; and c) at least one thermal element for heating or cooling the thermal surface to induce a temperature change within the chamber. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1477868-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SATO SHOUGO
IPC: G03G21/00
Filed: 2000-02-24
Granted: 2016-01-06
Abstract: A developing device having a toner container in which a toner agitator and a cleaning member is provided. The toner agitator agitates the toner in the toner container and transport the toner into a developing chamber. The toner container has a pair of light transmission windows through which light passes. If no toner exist between the light transmission windows, the light passes through the two windows to provide a signal indicative of exchange of the developing device with a new device. If toner exists therebetween, light cannot pass through two windows. The cleaning member wipes off the toner from the surface of the windows.
Patent EP-1643146-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BRUNNER MATTHIAS
IPC: F16D23/12
Filed: 2004-10-02
Granted: 2006-12-06
Abstract: Clutch lever arrangement comprises a clutch lever (16) which is guided in a pivoting plane by guiding units (38). Preferred Features: The guiding units are arranged in the region of a power contact section (28). The guiding units forms a defined friction site with the clutch lever to dampen unwanted oscillations. The clutch formed as a cast part is arranged at an angle to the vertical vehicle axis.
Patent EP-1528150-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KLEISER GEORG DR
IPC: D21G9/00
Filed: 2004-09-30
Granted: 2008-11-12
Abstract: During the production and/or finishing of a web, of paper or cardboard, the lateral profile is measured for a computer-assisted monitoring of the lateral profile of a quality parameter. At least one computer-based operation and attachment unit detects the standard deviations of at least two peak groups, for different faults, as representative fault profiles in the measured lateral profile. The peak groups differ by their peak widths. The system has facilities to store, display and/or process the detected standard deviations.
Patent EP-1440943-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WICKINS JEREMY
IPC: C02F11/02
Filed: 2004-01-15
Granted: 2007-07-11
Abstract: Wastewater treatment apparatus comprising at least one pre-tank (10) and a reactor tank (40) between which a transfer connection (28, 30, 38) is provided to enable wastewater to be transferred from the or each pre-tank (10) to the reactor tank (40). The reactor tank (40) is provided with a biomass (43) and aeration equipment (45) to enable the wastewater to be treated in the reactor tank (40). The capacity of the pre-tank (10) or pre-tanks (10 and 12) enables it or them to retain the storm flow for a sufficient period of time. The or one of the pre-tanks (10) is provided with a storm overflow (64), whereby even in storm conditions the reactor tank (40) remains effective and settled solids from the storm flow in the pre-tank (10) or one of the pre-tanks (10) are transferred at intervals to the reactor tank (40). In the event of persistence of the storm conditions, excess wastewater is released via the storm overflow (64) without interrupting operation of the reactor tank (40).
Patent EP-1457924-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MURAI KIYOAKI
IPC: G06T7/20
Filed: 2004-02-24
Granted: 2006-12-27
Abstract: The invention seeks to reduce flickering on a screen by simplifying the structure of an image processing device. An image processing device 100 includes a statistical value calculating unit 10, a correction parameter calculating unit 20, and an image correcting unit 30. The statistical value calculating unit 10 generates statistical value data 10A. The correction parameter calculating unit 20 equalizes the statistical value data 10A using the low pass filter whose time constant changes according to whether change occurs in the scene, thereby generating the correction parameter. A look-up table is generated based on the correction parameter. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1489861-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PATIL LINGARAJ S
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2004-06-14
Granted: 2008-07-02
Abstract: A system for responding to failures of connections in a network. A system for responding to destination failures involving SPVx connections. A system for responding to source failures involving SPVx connections A system for responding to failures involving SPVx connections. A method for responding to failures involving SPVx connections. A method for responding to destination failures involving SPVx connections. A method for responding to source failures involving SPVx connections. A method for responding to failures of connections in a network.
Patent EP-1522347-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NIESSEN ROLAND
IPC: B05B1/18
Filed: 2004-09-17
Granted: 2007-07-11
Abstract: Nozzle (1) comprises spray openings (7) arranged about a central axis (M) of a diffusion element (4) so that an angle of the spray jets (8) varies depending on a polar angle measured around the central axis in the operating state. An independent claim is also included for a process for wetting a defined region around the nozzle with a fluid. Preferred Features: The angle of the spray jets varies depending on the distance to the central axis. The spray openings are arranged in concentric circles having predetermined radii at a distance around the central axis.
Patent EP-1592306-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VENNERI SALVATORE
IPC: A23P30/40
Filed: 2004-02-12
Granted: 2006-11-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a sweet that has a long shelf life and is provided in the form of a soft, creamy, shape-retaining, and foamed mass comprising milk components, edible fats, sugar and/or sugar substitutes, and water. At least one portion of the edible fat is provided in a crystallized form at ambient temperature. The inventive sweet does not contain any lactose crystals that can be perceived by the consumer. The milk protein content amounts to 5.5 to 20% by weight while the fat-free dry milk content ranges between 14 and 55% by weight and the degree of denaturation of the whey protein amounts to ≰10%. The inventive sweet is characterized by the fact that the crystallized and non-crystallized edible fat agglomerates have a volume-related particle size D50.3 of 3.5 to 18 μm.
Patent EP-1594978-B1 (EP)
Inventor: AAKESSON PER
IPC: C12Q1/18
Filed: 2004-02-19
Granted: 2007-07-25
Abstract: An assay method for an anti-bacterial agent comprising: (a) providing as a first component protein SIC; (b) providing as a second component an antibacterial peptide; (c) contacting the first component with a test substance in the presence of the second component; and (d) determining the interaction or activity of the first component with the second component to determine thereby whether a test substance is an effective anti-bacterial agent.
Patent EP-1601425-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BAUMGARTNER MANFRED
IPC: A63C5/12
Filed: 2004-02-20
Granted: 2006-09-20
Abstract: A sliding board, particularly a ski, comprising a sliding surface, an upper shell, optionally, a core, steel edges, an upper belt and a lower belt, and comprising at least one interface element, which is joined to the sliding board body and which is provided for mounting at least one binding element on the top surface of the sliding board. The interface element(s) is/are shaped onto lateral flanks that extend along the longitudinal sides of the ski. These lateral flanks are bound in the sliding board construction during the production of the sliding board.
Patent EP-1611094-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHADT OLIVER
IPC: C07D405/04
Filed: 2004-03-08
Granted: 2007-06-20
Abstract: Composés de formule (I) ainsi que leurs sels et solvates, dans laquelle X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 et R6 possèdent la signification figurant à la revendication 1. Lesdits composés sont adaptés en tant que ligands de récepteurs 5 HT.
Patent EP-1608246-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MONTI PALMIRO
IPC: A44C5/24
Filed: 2004-03-25
Granted: 2010-07-14
Abstract: A fold-out clasp having a longitudinal axis AA and comprising two rigid arms (10, 12) hinged together at one end about an axis BB that is perpendicular to axis AA, and a catch locking system for holding the two arms in the closed position. The locking system comprises a locking member positionable in first and second positions in which the clasp arms can be opened or are prevented from being opened, respectively, when the male (18) and female (20) portions are in the first position thereof.
Patent EP-1641455-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KUNG DANIEL WEI-SHUNG
IPC: A61K31/437
Filed: 2004-06-14
Granted: 2008-08-06
Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) the stereoisomers and prodrugs thereof, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds, stereoisomers, and prodrugs, wherein R<SUP>1</SUP>, R<SUP>2 </SUP>and R<SUP>3 </SUP>are as defined herein; pharmaceutical formulations thereof; and use thereof in the treatment of, inter alia, conditions, diseases, and symptoms such as bipolar disorder, diabetes, dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, stroke, schizophrenia, depression, hair loss, and cancer.
Patent EP-1644460-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GOULDING MARK JOHN
IPC: C09K19/40
Filed: 2004-06-30
Granted: 2008-01-30
Abstract: The invention relates to novel 9- and/or 10-substituted anthracenes, to their use in liquid crystal, light-emitting or semiconducting materials and devices, in anisotropic polymers, optical, electrooptical, decorative, security, cosmetic, diagnostic, electric, electronic, charge transport, semiconductor, optical recording, electroluminescent, photoconductor or electrophotographic applications, and to liquid crystal, light-emitting and semiconducting materials, polymers and devices comprising them.
Patent EP-1648440-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BOROVAC TATIANA
IPC: A61K31/337
Filed: 2004-07-15
Granted: 2008-03-12
Abstract: L'invention concerne des formulations semi-solides conçues pour l'administration de taxoïdes par voie orale. Cette invention se rapporte en outre à de nouvelles formulations de taxoïdes destinées à être administrées par voie orale.
Patent EP-1646918-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHACHTL STEPHAN
IPC: E05F15/12
Filed: 2004-07-05
Granted: 2008-11-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a drive unit for automatically actuating a vehicle door, in particular the tailgate of a motor vehicle, it being possible to connect the drive unit ( 4 ) to the vehicle door ( 1 ) or to a transmission device ( 6 ) by means of an output shaft ( 5 ), said transmission device executing a pivoting movement which corresponds to the pivoting movement of the vehicle door ( 1 ), and the drive unit ( 4 ) comprising at least one first sensor device ( 7 ) which can be connected to an electronic evaluation device ( 21 ) and serves to detect the respective angular position of the vehicle door ( 1 ). In order to make use of the advantages of an incrementally operating position measurement system of the vehicle door ( 1 ), in which, however, recalibration is necessary not only after the end positions of the vehicle door ( 1 ) are reached following a power cut, the invention proposes dividing the entire pivot angle (alpha) of the vehicle door ( 1 ) into at least three successive zones (pivot angle ranges) (alpha 1 -alpha 4 ), it being possible to determine the individual pivot angle ranges (alpha 1 -alpha 4 ) by means of a first sensor device ( 7 ) which is suitable for detecting absolute values. The pivot angle of the vehicle door within the individual zones (alpha 1 -alpha 4 ) is then detected with the aid of a second sensor device ( 8 ) which comprises at least one incrementally operating measured value detector.
Patent EP-1660268-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LUTHARDT COLIN
IPC: B23K11/11
Filed: 2004-06-30
Granted: 2012-01-25
Abstract: A method for joining together at least two sheets with a tool controlled by an industrial robot and including a first arm and a second arm that are mutually movable in relation to each other. An actual position of the sheets is detected by bringing one of the arms to sense the actual position of the sheets. The distance between an ideal position and the actual position is calculated and the actual position of the tool is moved the calculated distance, whereafter the sheets are joined together.
Patent EP-1641492-B1 (EP)
Inventor: COLLER BARRY S
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 2004-07-06
Granted: 2011-12-14
Abstract: A method is provided of determining whether an individual has reduced ability to form platelet thrombi due to inhibition of platelet activation initiation, signal transduction and/or GPIIb/IIIa blockade. A blood sample is obtained from the individual being assessed. The blood sample is mixed in combination with 1) an anticoagulant; 2) sufficient buffer to maintain the pH and salt concentration of the anticoagulated blood within a range suitable for platelet aggregation; 3) a platelet GPIIb/IIIa receptor ligand immobilized on a solid surface; 4) one or more agents to enhance a signal transduction pathway and 5) a receptor activator. The combination is incubated under conditions for agglutinating particles. Platelet-mediated agglutination is assessed in the agitated mixture. The absence of agglutination indicates that the individual has a reduced ability to form platelet thrombi.