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Patent EP-1890225-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KANG JACK
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 2007-08-14
Abstract: A system, apparatus and method for handling switching among threads within a multithread processor are described herein. Embodiments of the present invention provide a method for multithread handling that includes fetching and issuing one or more instructions, corresponding to a first instruction execution thread, to an execution block for execution during a cycle count associated with the first instruction execution thread and when the instruction execution thread is in an active mode. The method further includes switching a second instruction execution thread to the active mode when the cycle count corresponding to the first instruction execution thread is complete, and fetching and issuing one or more instructions, corresponding to the second instruction execution thread, to the execution block for execution during a cycle count associated with the second instruction execution thread. The method additionally includes resetting the cycle counts when a master instruction execution thread is in the active mode. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
Patent EP-2047810-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BIEDERMANN LUTZ
IPC: A61B17/70
Filed: 2007-10-11
Abstract: A rod assembly for spinal stabilization is provided comprising a flexible tubular element (2,2') having a first end section (2a) and a second end section (2b), 
an adapter (5) connected to the second end section (2b), the adapter (5) having an engagement structure (10,6) for connection to other rod portions or other rod assemblies of a spinal stabilization device, 
wherein at least a portion (5a) of the adapter (5) extends into the second end section (2b), 
a longitudinal core (8) extending through the tubular element, 
the core having a first end extending through at least a portion of the first end section (2a) 
and a second end (9) extending into the portion (5a) of the adapter and being freely movable therein.
Patent EP-2072312-A1 (EP)
Inventor: FOSTER DARREN LEIGH
IPC: B60L50/16
Filed: 2007-12-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle drive system, comprising an electromechanical converter, in particular an electric variable transmission. The converter is provided with a primary shaft having a rotor mounted thereon, a secondary shaft having an interrotor mounted thereon and a stator, fixedly mounted to a housing of the electromechanical converter. Viewed from the primary shaft in radial direction, the rotor, the interrotor and the stator are arranged concentrically relative to each other. Further, the primary shaft is arranged for being driven by an output shaft of an engine and the secondary shaft is arranged for driving an input shaft of a transmission unit.
Patent EP-1782991-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KAGOSHIMA MASAYUKI
IPC: B60L50/15
Filed: 2000-06-21
Abstract: A hybrid construction machine according to the present invention is constructed to drive electric motors (6, 7, 13, 15, 23, 25) by means of power of a power generator (11) to be driven by an engine (10), power of an auxiliary battery (42) and power of a main battery (12) charged with power of the power generator (11). The hybrid construction machine has a switch (43) for switching to drive the electric motors (6, 7, 13, 15, 23, 25) by means of power of at least one of the power generator (11) and the main battery (12) when operating normally and to drive the electric motors (6, 7, 13, 15, 23, 25) by means of power of the auxiliary battery (42) when operating emergently such that the electric motors (6, 7, 13, 15, 23, 25) can not be driven by means of the normal power.
Patent EP-1840417-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ISHIKAWA HIDEO
IPC: F16H57/02
Filed: 2007-03-07
Abstract: To provide a power unit provided with a variable speed driving motor, wherein the number of parts and manhours for assembly can be reduced, the rigidity of a transmission case itself can be enhanced, miniaturization and improvement of external appearance can be attained, and the variable speed driving motor can be protected from water or mud. 
     In a power unit 20 in which continuous speed variation is performed by changing a winding diameter of a pulley 51 around which a transmission belt 58 of a belt continuously variable transmission 50 is wound, through a variable speed drive mechanism 60 by driving of a variable speed driving motor 61, a transmission case cover 24 is mounted on the transmission case 23 so as to cover the belt continuously variable transmission 50 while journaling reduction gears 63a, 63b, 65a, and 65b of the variable speed drive mechanism 60 along with a drive pulley 51 and a driven pulley 81 of the belt continuously variable transmission 50. Moreover, the variable speed driving motor 61 is mounted in a transmission case 23 from a body inside provided with a crank chamber 40C.
Patent EP-1970780-A1 (EP)
Inventor: PAPI GIULIO
IPC: G04F7/04
Filed: 2007-03-12
Abstract: The device (1) has a part having a toothed wheel that is connected to a part (3) e.g. sweep second hand wheel. A part meshes with the part , and moves from a location characterizing an annular phase lag value (2) towards another location under the rotational effect of the part . A part (11) moves the part from the latter location towards the former location to mesh with the part . The part induces the rotation of the part (4) to re-establish the phase lag value between the parts (3, 4) when the rotation of parts (3, 4) is authorized by a functional unit.
Patent EP-1876797-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MOSKO MARC E
IPC: H04W84/18
Filed: 2007-07-02
Abstract: A method of managing traffic in an ad-hoc network is disclosed. The method comprises receiving, at a local node, a received synopsis of data sample updates in a neighbor storage of a neighboring node, wherein the synopsis is based at least in part on dynamic priorities associated with the data samples. The method further comprises comparing the received synopsis with data sample updates in a local storage of the local node and determining which data samples the local node will transmit.
Patent EP-2011540-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BAECKE MARTIN
IPC: A61M5/14
Filed: 2007-07-02
Abstract: This invention pertains to a hose system for an injector for injecting contrast agents and saline solution into the human body. The hose system comprises a contrast agent conduit (106, 126; 206, 226; 306, 326; 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425; 501, 502, 503, 504, 521, 522, 523, 524), a saline solution conduit (116, 216, 316, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415; 511, 512, 513, 515) a pump hose (132; 232; 332; 432; 532) and a frame (135; 235; 335; 435, 436; 535, 536, 537). The contrast agent and saline solution conduits are mechanically fixed at a least one position to the frame. The pump hose is fixed to said frame at at least two positions. The invention further pertains to a squeeze valve and a pressure measuring interface.
Patent EP-2025352-A1 (EP)
Inventor: STURM ALBERT
IPC: A61L12/08
Filed: 2007-08-10
Abstract: The method involves introducing the contact lens into the aqueous solution, where the enzyme or enzyme system acts on the contact lens for a period sufficient for partial cleavage of contaminants of protein origin adhering to the contact lens. Ozone is introduced into the aqueous solution containing the enzyme or enzyme systems and contact lens. The system is treated with ozone to disinfect the contact lens and the aqueous solution.
Patent EP-2036694-A1 (EP)
Inventor: JAMRUSSAMEE TERDWONG
IPC: B28B7/46
Filed: 2007-09-17
Abstract: An apparatus for forming desired patterns on ceramic tile with prescribed staring from a slurry characterized by comprising 
- means for preparing a slurry 
- at least one slurry holding tank (100) for holding at least one type of slurry; 
- at least one pattern forming tray (300); 
- at least one means for connecting said at least one tank to at least one pattern forming tray (300) and 
- a filter pressing unit (500) 
wherein the pattern forming unit (200) dispenses a predetermined type, amount, colors of slurry at a predetermined order into the pattern forming tray (300) to form a desired pattern, said slurry with desired pattern is pressed with the filter pressing unit (500) to form ceramic tiles or slabs with a desired pattern running though its entire thickness.
Patent EP-2053528-A1 (EP)
Inventor: NACKAERTS AXEL
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2007-10-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method (100) for optimising a design (200) for a device. Such an optimisation is performed with respect to a predetermined metric, such as e.g. device speed, area, power consumption or yield. The method (100) comprises obtaining a design (200) for a given device. Such a design comprises a plurality of design components. The method also determining from the plurality of design components at least one group of first design components (202) that has a higher sensitivity to the predetermined metric than the second design components. The first design components (202) may e.g. be on the critical path in the design. The method (100) further comprises tuning the first design components (202) and the manufacturing technology for manufacturing the first design components so as to obtain an optimised design with respect to the predetermined metric.
Patent EP-1924060-A1 (EP)
Inventor: JUNG SUN MI
IPC: H04M1/03
Filed: 2007-11-14
Abstract: A keypad assembly for a mobile terminal includes a shielding element to prevent sound leakage from or into a sound port that is used to guide sound to a terminal microphone. A mobile terminal may include a printed circuit board (PCB) coupled to a keypad assembly and mounted within a case or housing, wherein a microphone is integral with the PCB. The shielding element is located between the microphone and the terminal case to form part of the sound port, and may be integrated with the keypad assembly. Ths ound port acts as an acoustic duct or gasket.
Patent EP-1942557-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BERLIN CARL W
IPC: H01P1/203
Filed: 2007-11-19
Abstract: A high-frequency Electromagnetic Bandgap (EBG) device (70,90), and a method (100) for making the device are provided. The device (70,90) includes a first substrate (72) including multiple conducting vias (74) forming a periodic lattice. The vias (74) ofthe first substrate (72) extend from the lower surface ofthe first substrate (72) to the upper surface of the first substrate (72). The device (70,90) also includes a second substrate (76) having multiple conducting vias (78) forming a periodic lattice. The vias (78) ofthe second substrate (76) extend from the lower surface of the second substrate (76) to the upper surface of the second substrate (76). The second substrate (76) is positioned adjacent to, and overlapping, the first substrate (72), such that the lower surface of the second substrate (76) is in contact with the upper surface of the first substrate (72), and such that a plurality of vias (78) of the second substrate (76) are in contact with a corresponding plurality of vias (74) of the first substrate (72).
Patent EP-1938733-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SMITH DAVID BENJAMIN
IPC: B04C5/12
Filed: 2007-12-24
Abstract: A cyclonic vacuum cleaner comprises a first stage 10 comprising a single cyclone separator for separating heaver dirt and dust particles and a second stage 11 comprising a plurality of cyclone separators 25 arranged in parallel in a plurality of groups, each group of cyclone separators 25 comprising a respective inlet duct 24, each duct 24 being connected at its upstream end to the first stage 10 and at its downstream end to the cyclone separators 25 of its respective group.
Patent EP-1829512-A1 (EP)
Inventor: TIEMENS JIM
IPC: A61F11/08
Filed: 2007-02-13
Abstract: An earplug (10) with a body front portion (22) for insertion into a person's ear canal, has a pocket (30) to increase comfort and is constructed to enhance noise attenuation. The pocket, which allows easier compression of the body front portion for increased comfort, has a plurality of baffles (50) that attenuate sound better than a pocket without baffles. The pocket with baffles is formed by a core pin (80) that lies in an injection mold (82) and that forms the pocket, the core pin having a plurality of slots (81) that form the baffles. The pocket includes a rear portion (36) that forms a wide passage, and the earplug includes a blocker portion (90) that partially or completely closes off the rear pocket passage.
Patent EP-1985362-A1 (EP)
IPC: B01J29/22
Filed: 2007-04-26
Abstract: Production of methyl acetate by carbonylating a dimethyl ether feed with carbon monoxide under substantially anhydrous conditions, in the presence of a mordenite catalyst which contains copper and/or silver and 0.05 to 10 mol% platinum relative to aluminium.
Patent EP-1942061-A1 (EP)
Inventor: VAN DE CAMP JOHANNES WILHELMUS
IPC: B65D19/40
Filed: 2007-12-08
Abstract: A pallet block (50) includes an extruded inner core (52) and an outer shell (54) co-extruded with the inner core. The outer shell (54) surrounds the inner core (52) with respect to an extrusion axis (56) defined by the inner core (52). The compositions of the inner core and outer shell differ by one or both of mass density and formula. For example, the outer shell may have a higher mass density than the inner core and may protect the inner core from impact and moisture ingression. Each of the inner core and outer shell may include product-packaging waste.
Patent EP-1845342-A1 (EP)
Inventor: FLANDRE LOIC
IPC: G01D3/028
Filed: 2007-04-06
Abstract: The method involves measuring the intensity of a local magnetic field in projection on a measurement axis orthogonal to another measurement axis using a Hall effect sensor which emits an electric measurement signal. An electronic processing unit (35) calculates a value representing the angle of the magnetic field with respect to the latter axis in projection on a plane defined by the axes. The former axis extends in a plane orthogonal to a pivoting axis (A) of a magnet (32) with respect to another Hall effect sensor (34). An independent claim is also included for a measurement device for implementing a rotary headlamp`s instantaneous angular position determining method.
Patent EP-2015237-A1 (EP)
Inventor: CASES LANGHOFF GUY
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2007-06-29
Abstract: In order to manage at least one training plan using a computer management system, a complex data object is provided, the complex data object comprising data on: an object type; at least one attribute; a status for the training plan; and a time period; wherein the complex data object is displayed in a graphical user interface,
Patent EP-2044934-A1 (EP)
Inventor: PAILLARD ALEXANDRA
IPC: A61K9/51
Filed: 2007-10-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing poloxamer-protein particles. 
It also relates to poloxamer-protein particles obtainable by this method, dispersion thereof, and their use in methods of encapsulation, in particular of microencapsulation.
Patent EP-1821333-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BEELE WOLFRAM
IPC: C23C14/00
Filed: 2007-01-25
Abstract: High temperature component, e.g. a gas turbine blade, comprises a metallic base member (1) composed of a nickel and/or cobalt based alloy, as well as a layer system with an adhesive layer and a heat insulating layer. The latter comprises a thermally grown oxide layer, especially a slowly formed aluminium oxide layer and/or chromium oxide layer, and at least one oxide ceramic layer with a cover layer. The cover layer consists of pyrochlorate. The oxide ceramic layer and the cover layer together are between 50 mu m and 2 mm thick, especially 100-500 mu m thick.
Patent EP-2012677-A1 (EP)
Inventor: EGLE WALTER
IPC: A61B17/068
Filed: 2007-02-14
Abstract: A device for inserting securing anchors into human or animal tissue, in particular for securing plastic meshes, comprises an actuation part (10) that can be pushed forwards and returned for an insertion procedure, a needle (13) that is pushed forwards and drawn back by the actuation part (10), several securing anchors arranged on the needle (13) passing through their channels (8), a press-in part (16) which is pushed forwards as the actuation part (10) is advanced and with which the securing anchor (3) arranged at the very front, relative to the direction of advance, and located in a standby position in the area of the needle tip, is pressed into the tissue, and a reloading mechanism with which the securing anchor (3) located behind the securing anchor to be pressed into the tissue is displaced in the direction of the needle tip during the insertion procedure. The press-in part (16) comprises a portion (17) which, when the device is filled completely with securing anchors (3), extends over several of the securing anchors (3) in the direction to the front end of the needle (13) and has, at its front end, engagement elements (18) for engaging on the rear face of at least one protruding part (5) of a securing anchor (3). During the resetting of the actuation part (10), the engagement elements (18) of the press-in part (16) can be carried over or around at least one protruding part (5) of the next behind securing anchor (3) and can be brought to rest on the rear face of at least one protruding part (5) of this next behind securing anchor (3).
Patent EP-1982335-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KAKOSCHKE RONALD
IPC: G11C13/02
Filed: 2007-02-08
Abstract: La mémoire selon l'invention comporte un élément de mémoire et un transistor en nanotube en contact avec l'élément de mémoire servant à accéder à l'élément de mémoire.
Patent EP-1984462-A1 (EP)
Inventor: JEROME ROBERT
IPC: B81C1/00
Filed: 2007-01-31
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé d'électrogreffage pour former et réguler un revêtement de polymère nanostructuré à forte adhérence sur un profil de surface électroconducteur caractérisé en ce que le profil de surface est régulé par l'électrodéposition de noyaux à une échelle nanométrique et/ou micrométrique sur le profil de surface avant la formation du revêtement de polymère ou pendant celle-ci.
Patent EP-1980548-A1 (EP)
Inventor: FUKUOKA SHINSUKE
IPC: C07B61/00
Filed: 2007-01-26
Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a specific apparatus and process for industrially producing a high-purity diol by taking a cyclic carbonate and an aliphatic monohydric alcohol as starting materials. Moreover, it is an object to thus provide a specific industrial apparatus and industrial production process that are inexpensive and, for example, enable the high-purity diol to be produced in an amount of not less than 1 ton / hr, preferably not less than 2 tons / hr, more preferably not less than 3 tons / hr, stably for a prolonged period of time (e.g. not less than 1000 hours, preferably not less than 3000 hours, more preferably not less than 5000 hours). According to the present invention, the above objects can be attained by using a continuous multi-stage distillation column A, a continuous multi-stage distillation column C, and a continuous multi-stage distillation column E, which have a specified structure, and withdrawing a liquid component from the side cut outlet, which is installed at the bottom of a chimney tray having a specified structure installed in an enrichment section of the continuous multi-stage distillation column E.
Patent EP-1981644-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BLOMQUIST MICAEL
IPC: B01D53/94
Filed: 2007-02-06
Abstract: A device is provided for injection of a liquid agent, such as fuel or reducing agent, into the exhaust line from a combustion engine. The device (1) has a nozzle arrangement (20) having a nozzle head (21), from which the liquid agent is injectable into the exhaust line. The nozzle arrangement (20) has a first conduit (22) leading to the nozzle head (21) for supply of compressed gas, preferably in the form of compressed air, to the nozzle head, and a second conduit (23) leading to the nozzle head (21) for supply of the liquid agent to the nozzle head. The nozzle head (21) is provided with at least one outlet opening (24) connected to the first conduit (22) and to the second conduit (23), through which outlet opening the liquid agent is injectable into the exhaust line under atomization thereof after mixing with compressed gas in a mixing zone (25) inside the nozzle head.
Patent EP-1991969-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HART STUART ARTHUR
IPC: G08B29/14
Filed: 2007-03-06
Abstract: The present invention is an alarm system comprising an alarm handset (10) having a housing (30), a detector circuit (100) having means (102, 104) for receiving a preselected signal from a remote transmitter (40) and generating a first detection signal in response thereto, first sensing means for sensing change in a preselected parameter of the handset, warning means (300) for generating a warning signal, alarm means (400) for generating an alarm signal and control means (500) responsive to receipt of the detection signal to activate the alarm means (400). The control means (500) is operable to activate the warning means in response to at least one of receipt of the control signal and sensing of the change in the preselected parameter of the handset.
Patent EP-2027613-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GOTTLIEB BERNHARD
IPC: H01L41/09
Filed: 2007-06-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a solid-state actuator drive apparatus comprising a first drive body (1), an actuator opening (2) in the first drive body (1), a first shaft (3) leading into the actuator opening (2), and a first and a second solid-state actuator (4, 5; 4º, 5º), for driving the drive body (1) to effect a translational movement that causes the shaft (3) to rotate (?). A second drive body (7) with a drive body opening (8) is coupled to the first drive body (1) by means of a coupling device (12; 12º; 12*) and a third solid-state actuator (10; 10º) is coupled to the second drive body (7), for driving the second drive body (7) and a second shaft (9) leading into the drive body opening (8) thereof. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for driving such a solid-state actuator drive apparatus.
Patent EP-2015778-A1 (EP)
Inventor: FREGONESE ALEXANDRA
IPC: A61K35/10
Filed: 2007-04-10
Abstract: L'invention concerne une composition ternaire caractérisée en ce qu'elle est constituée d'une source en hydrates de carbone, une source en minéraux divisés choisie parmi les argiles et une source en acides gras, elle concerne également une composition cicatrisante comprenant ladite composition ternaire. Dans lesdites la source en hydrates de carbone est choisie parmi les miels et la source en acides gras est choisie parmi les huiles riches en acide linoléique et linolénique.
Patent EP-2023980-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HARRISON NIGEL
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2007-05-30
Abstract: An injection device (110) is provided that includes a housing (1 12) and a drive (121) that acts upon a syringe (122) when released by a trigger (1 14). The trigger (114) is rotatable from a rest position, in which it causes the drive (121) to be retained, to an active position, in which it no longer causes the drive (121) to be retained. A damping means (132) is arranged in conjunction with the trigger (114) to prevent accidental actuation of the device (110). Such an injection device (110) provides improved reliability and resilience to damage caused by impact forces, for example, when the device (110) is dropped onto a hard surface. The trigger (114) is also retained in its active position after actuation, indicating that the device (110) has been used. Additionally, the noise production by the operation of the trigger (114), which may be distressing to a user, is reduced.
Patent EP-1991138-A1 (EP)
Inventor: WALLER DAVID F
IPC: A61F2/82
Filed: 2007-03-01
Abstract: An assembly and method for removing occlusive material from a stent. The assembly includes an elongate catheter with an elongate flexible shaft disposed therethrough and a cleaning end disposed distally upon the shaft. The cleaning end is configured to engage and dislodge the occlusive material.