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Patent EP-1187224-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CAMPO MANUEL DIEGUEZ DR
IPC: C22B11/00
Filed: 2000-09-11
Granted: 2006-03-22
Abstract: Recycling of CdTe/CdS thin layer solar cell modules comprises mechanically crushing the modules; heating the crushed pieces containing a hydrocarbon adhesive at at least 300 degrees C and removing the gaseous decomposition products; and further heat treating the crushed pieces in a chlorine-containing atmosphere at more than 400 degrees C; and cooling the CdCl2 and TeCl2 formed. Preferred Features: A chlorine- or nitrogen-containing gas atmosphere is used. The process additionally comprises etching the TCO layer with HCl gas which is diluted with nitrogen. The chlorine- and nitrogen-containing gas atmosphere contains chlorine and nitrogen in a partial pressure ratio of chlorine to nitrogen of 0.01-0.1.
Patent EP-1079584-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LAURIKKA SALLA
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2000-08-18
Granted: 2006-07-19
Abstract: A cover (1) of an electronic device (7) is at least partly formed or coated by using a material whose colour is arranged changeable at least partly by means of at least one control signal. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1221444-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ASANO OSAMU
IPC: C07D471/04
Filed: 2000-06-30
Granted: 2005-08-31
Abstract: The present invention provides a preventive or therapeutic agent for diabetes mellitus and diabetic complications, which is a new type based on an adenosine A2 receptor antagonist action. That is, it provides a novel condensed imidazole compound which has an adenosine A2 receptor antagonist action, is effective for preventing or treating diabetes mellitus and diabetic complications, and is represented by the formula (I): <CHEM> (wherein R<1> represents e.g. an amino group which may be substituted with an alkyl group; R<2> represents e.g. hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group or an alkyl group, alkenyl group or alkynyl group which may be substituted with hydrox etc.; R<3> represents e.g. an optionally substituted alkyl group, alkenyl group, alkynyl group, aryl group, heteroaryl group, pyridinone group, pyrimidinone group or piperadinone group; Ar represents e.g. an optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl group; and Q and W are the same as or different from each other and each represents N or CH), a pharmacologically acceptable salt or hydrates thereof.
Patent EP-1212190-B1 (EP)
Inventor: AHOUANTO MICHEL
IPC: B60C9/26
Filed: 2000-07-24
Granted: 2004-10-06
Abstract: A process for manufacturing, in one stage, a tire comprising a carcass reinforcement (1) which is radial in the sidewalls and oblique radially beneath a crown reinforcement (3), composed of at least two layers (31) and (32) of reinforcement elements (310) and (320) which are crossed from one layer to the next, wherein there is pre-shaped to a diameter D1 and by means of a sleeve of at least one shaping ply N, vulcanized and formed of reinforcement elements forming with the circumferential direction an angle alpha1, laid on the building drum T of diameter D, at least the central part of a carcass reinforcement ply (1) formed of radial reinforcement elements (10) forming with the circumferential direction an angle ∓beta1. There is laid on the central part at least one crown ply (31, 32) formed of reinforcement elements (310, 320) oriented relative to the circumferential direction at angles ±gamma1 (mugamma1), gamma1 being little different from beta1. Shaping is effected by bringing the internal diameter D1 of the cylindrical blank to the internal diameter D2, which is the diameter of the vulcanized tire.
Patent EP-1221175-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KLOEPPEL ANDREAS
IPC: C23C14/34
Filed: 2000-08-29
Granted: 2007-01-31
Abstract: The aim of the invention is to suppress sparking during high-frequency sputtering. A high-frequency generator (5) is provided which has a controlled switching unit (13) that is connected upstream in relation to the output of said generator. A high-frequency supply signal that is generated at the output of the high-frequency generator is stopped for plasma discharge (PL) for a short time and by means of said switching unit.
Patent EP-1210810-B1 (EP)
Title: Architectur for automation system
Inventor: WANG YI-MIN
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2000-08-17
Granted: 2009-12-09
Abstract: A device adapter for an automation system is disclosed. The device adapter includes at least a transmitter, a receiver, and a logic mechanism. The transmitter announces joining and leaving of the non-intelligent power line device to the automation system. The receiver receives commands from the automation system, and acts as a controller to control electricity to the non-intelligent power line device, depending on the commands received from the system. The logic mechanism determines when to instruct the transmitter to announce joining and leaving. The device adapter can also include a sensor. The sensor determines the on/off status of the power line device.
Patent EP-1220319-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ETOH TAKEHARU
IPC: H01L27/148
Filed: 2000-09-28
Granted: 2011-01-05
Abstract: On décrit un dispositif de saisie d'image ultra-rapide à transfert de séquence. Une charge dont l'intensité correspond à l'intensité d'un faisceau incident est générée dans un élément (123b) de chaque chemin (123) de transfert de charge correspondant à une fenêtre (115) d'un film découpé (114). La charge générée est transférée sur le chemin (123) de transfert de charge par une tension appliquée par des électrodes (116-118) de transfert de charge. Les parties (116a-118a) correspondant aux fenêtres (115) des électrodes (16-118) de transfert de charge ont une dimension dans le sens du transfert de la charge qui sont supérieures à celles des parties (116b-118b) couvertes par le film découpé (114) dans le sens du transfert de la charge.
Patent EP-1247209-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHITHAMBARAM NEMMARA
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2000-09-26
Granted: 2003-07-02
Abstract: One or more embodiments of the invention provide a method, apparatus, and article of manufacture for collaborating application programs executing on a client such as a personal digital assistant (PDA). A shared database on the client is obtained and used as a common launch parameter stack. One or more program entry records are stored in the database and the last program entry record stored is identified as the top of the stack. Each program entry record may include information regarding an application launched on the client. When the last program identified on the stack has completed execution, the last program entry record is popped off of the stack. Thereafter, control is returned to an application that corresponds to the new program entry record on the top of the stack.
Patent EP-1222507-B1 (EP)
Title: Procede et systeme d'actualisation de logiciels
Inventor: HARJUNEN TIMO
IPC: H04L12/26
Filed: 2000-10-12
Granted: 2012-05-30
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un procédé et un système d'actualisation de logiciels d'éléments d'un réseau de télécommunications dont les unités sont divisées en un côté original et un côté vérification. Un élément de réseau (110) comprend: des unités (111) divisées logiquement en un côté original et un côté vérification, un logiciel original  (1101) effectuant des tâches de transmission du trafic, et le nouveau logiciel à tester et/ou introduire (1102). Le système comporte une ou plusieurs connexions (112) pour les vérifications raccordées aux unités du côté vérification (111¿R1...RN?) chargées avec le susdit nouveau logiciel (1102) pour permettre de le vérifier. L'invention a l'avantage de permettre d'établir des connexions de vérification pour la vérification d'un nouveau logiciel d'élément de réseau téléphonique; elle permet en outre d'introduire le nouveau logiciel dans l'élément de réseau téléphonique tout en conservant les connexions existantes.
Patent EP-1220827-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VELDHUIS-STRIBOS BARBARA IARA
IPC: C07C59/08
Filed: 2000-10-12
Granted: 2006-05-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a continuous process for preparing lactic acid, comprising: (a) acidifying an aqueous feed, which has been obtained by fermentation and mainly contains lactate, with a stream containing inorganic acid to a pH of from 1 to 4 to form an aqueous stream which mainly consists of lactic acid and a salt, (b) removing the salt from the aqueous stream which mainly contains lactic acid and salt to form a first aqueous stream which mainly contains lactic acid, (c) passing the first aqueous stream which mainly contains lactic acid over a column containing activated carbon to form a second aqueous stream which mainly contains lactic acid, (d) subjecting the second aqueous stream which mainly contains lactic acid to a first extraction step, wherein the second aqueous stream which mainly contains lactic acid is brought into contact with a substantially water-insoluble stream which contains an extractant, to form an organic phase which mainly contains lactic acid and extractant and a first water phase which mainly contains impurities, (e) subjecting the organic phase which mainly contains lactic acid and extractant to a second extraction step, wherein the organic phase which mainly contains lactic acid and extractant is brought into contact with an aqueous stream to form a water phase which mainly contains lactic acid and an organic phase which contains extractant, wherein the organic phase which contains extractant is recycled to step (d), and (f) concentrating the water phase which mainly contains lactic acid by means of evaporation of water to form a concentrated lactic acid solution in water.
Patent EP-1237647-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DAVIES GEOFFREY JOHN
IPC: C01B21/064
Filed: 2000-11-17
Granted: 2004-02-25
Abstract: A cubic boron nitride cluster comprises a core ( 10 ) and an overgrown region, the overgrown region containing a plurality of cubic boron nitride crystallites ( 12 ) extending outwards from the core ( 10 ). The majority of the cubic boron nitride crystallites ( 12 ) have a cross-sectional area which increases as the distance from the core ( 10 ) increases. A method of producing cubic boron nitride clusters is also provided.
Patent EP-1143122-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BIANCHI PIETRO
IPC: F01N13/10
Filed: 2001-03-28
Granted: 2005-03-16
Abstract: An exhaust manifold (1) for an internal combustion engine of a vehicle comprising a plurality of openings (9) adapted to be connected to respective exhaust ducts (11) obtained on a cylinder head (10) and comprising respective annular sealing surfaces (13) adapted to cooperate in a fluid-tight manner with the cylinder head (10) about respective exhaust ducts (11), an exhaust outlet (4) adapted to be connected to an exhaust duct of the vehicle, and a plurality of studs (15) for securing the manifold (1) to the cylinder head (10), the annular surfaces (13) being disposed to project with respect to the studs (15) such that they are spaced, in operation, from the cylinder head (10). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1193800-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LEMKE TIMOTHY A
IPC: H01R13/04
Filed: 1999-12-17
Granted: 2006-03-01
Abstract: The present invention refers to a method of securing an electrical component (1) to a substrate (S), comprising the steps of: providing an electrical component (1) having a plurality of conductive elements (3) extending therefrom; providing a cassette (13); inserting said electrical component (1) into said cassette (13); providing a substrate (S); providing a housing with a plurality of contacts (100) thereon corresponding to said conductive elements (3); mounting said housing to said substrate (S); connecting a portion of said conductive elements (3) of said component with a portion of said contacts (100); and connecting the remainder of said conductive elements (3) of said component (1) with the remainder of said contacts (100).
Patent EP-1184605-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MIYAZAKI TAKESHIGE
IPC: F16H61/00
Filed: 2001-08-27
Granted: 2005-12-14
Abstract: A gear shifting control device for synchromesh transmission judges whether a gear clash is generated during gear shifting based on gear shifting progress information. If gear clashes occur more frequently than a reference value during a particular shifting mode, then the control device may thereafter skip that shifting mode, if certain conditions are met. The vehicle operator is warned of this event. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1251612-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KULACOGLU NESAT
IPC: H02B1/20
Filed: 2001-04-20
Granted: 2011-05-25
Abstract: The connector (7) has a housing (10) of insulating material and isolating contact elements arranged in the housing that interact with the equipment insert. Each isolating contact part has a connection arrangement for a cable leading to a fixed terminal point (12) and the connector housing has a cable infeed for each connecting cable (11) leading to the terminal point.
Patent EP-1138665-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MARION PHILIPPE
IPC: C07C211/50
Filed: 2001-03-27
Granted: 2003-09-10
Abstract: A process for the continuous hydrogenation of nitro-aromatic compounds uses a supported nickel catalyst having a low or zero, aluminum content which enables longer production runs and reduced deposition of nickel aluminates on reactor walls. A process for the catalytic hydrogenation of nitro-aromatic compounds utilizes a reactor zone, separation zone and peripherals. The hydrogenation process is continuous and uses a catalyst comprising nickel and, optionally, aluminum ; if present, the Al content is no greater than 5.5% of the total catalyst and the dwell time of the catalyst in the zones is at least 3 days. An Independent claim is also included for the use of the process with the aim of limiting the formation of nickel aluminates.
Patent EP-1142784-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DAZET FRANCIS
IPC: B64D25/14
Filed: 2001-04-04
Granted: 2004-06-30
Abstract: The escape chute housing (14) is defined between a cover which faces the outside of the aircraft, and an intermediate panel (18) which lies on the inward side. The cover is able to fold away to the outside, with a pivot formed along its lower edge along the threshold of the door. The housing occupies the major part of the surface area of the door. The door (10) for an aircraft includes an integral housing (14) which is intended to hold a toboggan chute in its folded state. The housing (14) is defined between a cover which faces the outside of the aircraft, and an intermediate panel (18) which lies on the inward side. The cover is able to fold away to the outside, with a pivot formed along its lower edge along the threshold of the door. The housing occupies the major part of the surface area of the door. The housing has a uniform thickness, defined between the outer cover and the inner door skin, and has its edge defined by an inverted U-shape forming in the frame structure of the door. A cylinder (24) of compressed gas, such as nitrogen, is provided for inflating the chute when it is deployed.
Patent EP-1260306-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RUGGIERI ALBERTO
IPC: B23Q3/157
Filed: 2001-05-18
Granted: 2006-08-16
Abstract: The tool-holder storage device (1) includes a rotating unit (15) equipped with a multitude of supports (17) for said tools (U). The rotating unit has a development with an edge composed by an incomplete arc of a circumference along which the supports for the tools are distributed.
Patent EP-1257928-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MORELLI JOHN
IPC: G06F15/78
Filed: 2001-02-14
Granted: 2005-12-21
Abstract: A system and method have a reconfigurable logic circuit 140 which is configured to communicate through a computer interface 154. The reconfigurable logic circuit has programmable logic 150, a first memory device 160a operatively coupled to the programmable logic to store first interface information for a first logic design. A second memory device 160b is operatively coupled to the programmable logic to store second interface information for a second logic design. The memory interface logic is operable to simultaneously provide access to the first interface information in the first memory by the programmable logic and to provide remote access to the second interface information in the second memory through the memory interface logic during configuration of the programmable logic with the first design and to change access modes to simultaneously provide local access to the second interface information in the second memory with the programmable logic and remote access to the first interface information in the first memory through the memory interface logic in response to configuring the programmable logic with the second logic design.
Patent EP-1256090-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HOLLSTROEM MAGNUS
IPC: H04W4/00
Filed: 2001-02-09
Granted: 2005-08-24
Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing electronic commerce transactions uses an electronic reading device having a sensor that detects portions of an address pattern. An electronic commerce client communicates with a remote electronic commerce server to perform an electronic commerce transaction in accordance with portions of the address pattern detected by the sensor. For example, the detected portions of the address pattern can be converted by the electronic commerce client into electronic commerce transaction data and sent to the electronic commerce server.
Patent EP-1282119-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HORIMAI HIDEYOSHI
IPC: G11B7/123
Filed: 2001-03-09
Granted: 2010-11-03
Abstract: L'invention concerne un capteur optique permettant d'enregistrer et de reproduire des informations par holographie, tout en empêchant la dégradation de la précision d'enregistrement et de reproduction entraînée par des vibrations extérieures et des modifications de position par rapport au support d'enregistrement. Un capteur optique (11) utilise un dispositif de positionnement pour régler la position du corps de capteur (12) afin de corriger la déviation de la position relative entre le corps de capteur (12) et le support d'enregistrement (1) d'informations optiques. Ledit dispositif de positionnement fait varier la position du corps de capteur (12) dans des sens perpendiculaire et parallèle à la surface du support d'enregistrement (1) d'informations optiques, et l'angle dudit du corps de capteur (12) par rapport à la surface du support d'enregistrement.
Patent EP-1362193-B1 (EP)
Title: Cheville et procede d'utilisation
Inventor: MILLER MICHAEL R
IPC: F16B5/00
Filed: 2001-02-21
Granted: 2010-12-29
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une cheville améliorée (10) qui permet de relier rapidement et facilement deux composants contigus.  Dans le mode de réalisation de l'invention, la cheville (10) peut comprendre trois sections de cheville (14) placées entre une base (20) et une pointe (18).  Chaque section de cheville possède un diamètre et peut être placée axialement adjacente à au moins une autre section de cheville, les diamètres allant en décroissant sur la longueur de la cheville, depuis la base jusqu'à la pointe (18).  Dans d'autres modes de réalisation, la cheville peut comprendre deux, quatre sections ou plus.
Patent EP-1267830-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WILMOTT JAMES M
IPC: A61K8/891
Filed: 2001-03-23
Granted: 2009-05-27
Abstract: Disclosed are methods for preparing dispersions containing physiologically active or ingredients or aesthetic modifiers, and optionally containing vehicles, including solvents. The dispersions are prepared using high pressure/high shear methods.
Patent EP-1274673-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BEHRE HORST
IPC: C07C201/08
Filed: 2001-03-28
Granted: 2006-10-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing 4-hydroxy-3-nitrobiphenyl on the basis of 4-hydroxybiphenyl by highly selective and effective nitration in the vicinal position to the phenolic hydroxy group, whereby the azotic acid used as the nitration reagent is added to the reaction system in a specific manner.
Patent EP-1307481-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BERKENSTAM ANDERS
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2001-06-19
Granted: 2006-08-09
Abstract: The present invention relates a mammalian polypeptide designated Inhibitory PAS Domain Protein (IPAS) which polypeptide is useful for the inhibition of angiogenesis and/or tumor progression. The invention also relates to screening methods for compounds potentially useful as medicaments for the treatment of medical conditions related to angiogenesis or tumor progression.
Patent EP-1313187-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KOZAKI TOKUYA
IPC: H01L33/06
Filed: 2001-07-06
Granted: 2009-09-02
Abstract: In the nitride semiconductor device of the present invention, an active layer 12 is sandwiched between a p-type nitride semiconductor layer 11 and an n-type nitride semiconductor layer 13. The active layer 12 has, at least, a barrier layer 2a having an n-type impurity; a well layer 1a made of a nitride semiconductor that includes In; and a barrier layer 2c that has a p-type impurity, or that has been grown without being doped. An appropriate injection of carriers into the active layer 12 becomes possible by arranging the barrier layer 2c nearest to the p-type layer side.
Patent EP-1297424-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HINES KENNETH J
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2001-06-22
Granted: 2005-09-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to a coordination-centric framework for implementing a software system in a distributed computing environment. In a presently preferred embodiment the software system is a software design environment having authoring, synthesis, and debugging tools. The coordination-centric framework is flexible enough to interconnect tools and robust enough that tool designers can use it for all aspects of tool interconnection without requiring costly workarounds. The coordination-centric framework uses modular and reusable software elements and standardized interfaces to connect the software elements.
Patent EP-1303185-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SOUTHWORTH JOHN
IPC: A01N61/00
Filed: 2001-07-12
Granted: 2004-10-13
Abstract: The invention relates to pesticidial composition comprising an insect growth regulating insecticide (IGR) and a solvent system comprising an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent and/or a propylene glycol monoalkyl ether and/or a pyrrolidone solvent, a method for making such a composition and a method of treating or controlling insects and parasites on animals.
Patent EP-1330638-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LEEK ADRIAN ELMER
IPC: G01N1/30
Filed: 2001-10-04
Granted: 2009-04-15
Abstract: An automated method for the silver metal staining of a biological specimen includes treating the biological specimen with a solution including non-gelling gelatin, a solution including a silver salt and a solution including a reducing agent. Non-gelling gelatin is soluble in cold water and the non-gelling gelatin solution can be formed and dispensed onto the biological specimen from liquid dispensers at room temperature. The method can be used in an automated process to detect spirochetes and other bacteria in tissue sections.
Patent EP-1322862-B1 (EP)
Title: Dispositif de demarrage
Inventor: BRAUN HANS
IPC: F02N15/02
Filed: 2001-09-21
Granted: 2006-12-13
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif de démarrage pour moteurs à combustion interne, qui comprend un entraînement (16) et une transmission (22) à rapport de démultiplication variable, monté en aval de l'entraînement (16). Ce dispositif de démarrage (10) se caractérise en ce que le rapport de démultiplication de la transmission (22) peut être modulé de manière continue.
Patent EP-1352526-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RAMANZIN YVES
IPC: H04N19/30
Filed: 2001-11-16
Granted: 2006-06-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of decoding a video bitstream including base layer and enhancement layer coded video signals, the method comprising the steps of decoding the base layer and enhancement layer coded video signals to produce decoded base layer frames and decoded enhancement layer frames, and displaying the decoded base layer frames either alone or with the decoded enhancement layer frames. According to the invention, each poor quality frame of the base layer to be displayed is replaced by an frame obtained either by means of an interpolation between the two frames of the enhancement layer preceding and following the poor quality frame of the base layer or by only one of these two frames, for example the temporally closest one.