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Patent EP-0720244-B1 (EP)
Inventor: YUREK GREGORY J
IPC: C01B13/32
Filed: 1988-03-28
Granted: 2002-06-12
Abstract: A superconducting oxide-metal composite, comprising a superconducting oxide phase and a noble metal phase to provide said composite with improved mechanical properties. Said superconducting oxide phase being present almost continuously throughout the composite and said noble metal is precipitated in the oxide phase as finely divided substantially pure metal phase and is intimately mixed in the composite for acting as a skeleton in the composite to improve the ductility and strength of said composite.
Patent EP-0736460-B1 (EP)
Inventor: EILING SJOERD YPKE
IPC: B65D43/02
Filed: 1996-04-03
Granted: 2000-07-05
Abstract: The invention provides a combination (21) of a substantially prismatic can (502) and a lid (503),     which can comprises:     a bottom; a standing wall (506) connected to said bottom along the periphery thereof; and a ring (507) which defines an opening to be closed by the lid, which ring is fixedly connected with a beaded edge (9) to the free end edge of the said wall and further comprises:   a first part (510) connecting to the said beaded edge and co-acting sealingly with the inner surface of the wall; a second part (511) connecting at an acute angle to said first part; and a third part (512) connecting to said second part and extending outward in at least more or less longitudinal direction;   which three parts bound a peripheral recess;       which lid comprises:     a central part; and an axially extending peripheral part (514) which fits into the said peripheral recess and co-acts clampingly and sealingly with at least said third part.   <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0761621-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KANEMARU TAKASHI
IPC: H01F1/34
Filed: 1996-09-10
Granted: 1999-04-21
Abstract: Used dry cells are sorted into ultra-high power manganese dry cells and high power manganese dry cells including alkaline manganese cells. Line (I) includes crushing the ultra-high power manganese dry cells into fragments, sieving the fragments to collect a first fraction of depolarizer mass and a second fraction of metal casings, calcining the first fraction to form manganese and zinc oxides, and processing the oxides into a ferrite having a higher MnO/ZnO ratio. Line (II) includes crushing the high power manganese dry cells including alkaline manganese cells into fragments, sieving the fragments to collect a third fraction of depolarizer mass, adding zinc cans from the second fraction to the third fraction, calcining the mixture to form manganese and zinc oxides, and processing the oxides into another ferrite having a lower MnO/ZnO ratio. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0766046-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FLEMING JOHN STUART
IPC: F24B1/18
Filed: 1996-09-26
Granted: 2004-10-27
Abstract: This invention provides a flammable fluid fuelled heater (1) providing a direct opening (5) into the primary combustion chamber (2) to provide an unobstructed view of the fire. Any circulating means such as a fan (6) may be provided adjacent the opening (5) so as to provide an air curtain across the opening. This may limit the flow of air through the opening (5) to reduce overall throughput as well as reducing spillage out the opening. In addition, the artificial log assembly (16) in the fire may be arranged so that at least some of the logs (17) meet reflective surfaces (18,19,20) at right angles so as to provide a visual continuity into the reflective surface and thereby provide a larger visual appearance to the fire. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0743698-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LAUPER ALFRED
IPC: H01Q1/32
Filed: 1996-05-17
Granted: 2003-08-20
Abstract: The antenna system has a pair of inductively and mechanically coupled antenna elements (A1,A2) associated with a transceiver unit (T/R1), which can be linked to a third antenna element (A3) associated with a second transceiver unit (T/R2), for transmission and reception of data between the trackside transceiver unit and the transceiver unit onboard the train. Pref. each antenna element is provided by an inductor loop (La1,La2,La3), coupled to a capacitor (Ca1,Ca2,Ca3) at its ends, with each of the antenna elements having a natural frequency allowing data communication via a wideband transmission channel with low signal attenuation.
Patent EP-0830465-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STEVENS GARY DON
IPC: H01L31/18
Filed: 1996-01-03
Granted: 1999-11-03
Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming semiconductor particles (42) for solar cells using an optical furnace (30). Uniform mass piles (26) of powered semiconductor feedstock are almost instantaneously optically fused to define high purity semiconductor particles without oxidation. The high intensity optical energy is directed and focused to the semiconductor feedstock piles (26) advanced by a conveyer medium (16) thereunder. The semiconductor feedstock piles (26) are at least partially melted and fused to form a single semiconductor particle (42) which can be later separated from a refractory layer (18) by a separator (50), preferably comprised of silica. The apparatus (10) and process is automated, providing a high throughput to produce uniform mass, high quality spheres for realizing high efficiency solar cells. The apparatus is energy efficient, whereby process parameters can be easily and quickly established.
Patent EP-0815160-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CLAUSS JOACHIM
IPC: H01M10/05
Filed: 1996-03-19
Granted: 2008-03-26
Abstract: Sulfoniertes aromatisches Polyetherketon enthaltend Einheiten der allgemeinen Formel (II) [Ar-O-]p-Ar-[[CO-Ar'-]x-O-Ar]m-[CO-Ar'-]y-[O-Ar-]n-CO-], bei dem 1 % bis 100 % der O-Phenylen-CO-Einheiten mit einer SO3M-Gruppe substituiert sind und hierbei sulfonierte und unsulfonierte O-Phenylen-CO-Einheiten sowie sulfonierte und unsulfonierte O-Phenylen-O-Einheiten in beliebiger Reihenfolge zueinander stehen können, und wobei Ar, Ar', M, x, n, m, y und p folgende Bedeutung haben: Ar steht für einen Phenylenring mit p- und/oder m-Bindungen, Ar' steht für eine Phenylen-, Naphthylen-, Biphenylen-, Anthrylen- oder eine andere zweiwertige aromatische Einheit, x, n und m sind unabhängig voneinander 0 oder 1, y ist 0, 1, 2 oder 3, p ist 1, 2, 3 oder 4; M steht, unter Berücksichtigung der ionischen Wertigkeiten, für eines oder mehrere Elemente ausgewählt aus der folgenden Gruppe: H, NR4, mit R=H, C1-C4-Alkyl-, oder ein Metall, bevorzugt ein Alkali- oder Erdalkalimetall oder ein Metall der 8. Nebengruppe.
Patent EP-0820339-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DIACHUK WOLODYMYR
IPC: B01D50/00
Filed: 1996-03-22
Granted: 2000-12-06
Abstract: A modular air-cleaning apparatus for the treatment of contaminated air. The apparatus includes a plurality of modular units cooperatively interconnected, wherein the plurality of units includes at least one separator unit functioning on non-collisional principles and at least one filtration unit functioning on collisional principles. Each modular unit is constructed of a durable and machinable material that is capable of withstanding harsh environmental conditions of use and is formed in a rectangular shape around four corner posts. Each post possesses at least one exposed, outwardly-facing surface with a side margin parallel to a long dimension of the post. The posts aid both in establishing and maintaining a mechanical connection between the unit and another of the modular units with which it is in operable connection, and in enhancing structural and mechanical characteristics of the unit. The posts have a plurality of surface faces, wherein one or more of the faces is adapted for operative connection to another one of the modular units.
Patent EP-0858390-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PAPE LESLIE
IPC: B29C65/20
Filed: 1996-10-30
Granted: 2005-02-02
Abstract: A method for securing thermoplastic pour spout fitments (22) to thermoplastic-coated containers (20), wherein at least a surface of the pour spout fitment (22) is heated remotely at heating stations (42-46) to a temperature significantly below the melting point of the thermoplastic fitment. When the heated fitment surface is applied to a selected surface of an erected, thermoplastic-coated container (20), the heat energy is transferred to the latter surface to an extent capable of activating the thermoplastic coating thereon. Upon cooling, the fitment (22) and the container surface are bonded together.
Patent EP-0863855-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ASHLEY PETER J
IPC: B28B1/00
Filed: 1996-11-18
Granted: 2000-04-26
Abstract: A process is provided that permits the rapid quenching of molten ceramics by passing a flow of the molten ceramic into a turbulent fluid flow such that the flow is broken up into particles which then solidify as they pass into and through a cyclone and are finally separated from the fluid flow and collected as dry particulate ceramic materials.
Patent EP-0780135-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VUMBACA GINO ANTHONY
IPC: A61M5/00
Filed: 1990-10-25
Granted: 2001-02-07
Abstract: A syringe container (30) has three pockets (36,37,38) each with parallel walls (39,40) having resiliently deformable lugs (41,42) which extend inwardly from each wall. The lugs (41,42) are separated by a distance sufficient to permit passage of the body (43) of a syringe (44) but prevent passage of the flange (45) of a syringe unless the lugs are caused to deform by application of a force to the syringe. The pocket is arranged so that a sterile syringe can be contained completely within the container, the sterile syringe can then be removed and used and subsequently returned to the container to be retained by pushing the flange of the syringe beyond the lugs. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0811312-B1 (EP)
IPC: A01D34/00
Filed: 1997-06-04
Granted: 2002-08-21
Abstract: The trimmer has a motor unit in the top section with a fixed drive shaft down a rigid stem. At the bottom of the stem a working head (3) is attached via a pivot axis (11) and with the selected working angles set via a control lever (27) and a locking ratchet system (24,25). The drive to the head is via a flexible section (17) of drive shaft. The trimmer blade is held in a rigid mounting in the tilt head. The only flexibility in the drive train is in the short flexible drive section of drive shaft. The tilt setting lever can be operated by foot pressure.
Patent EP-0816885-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ETTER HANSPETER
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 1997-06-10
Granted: 2001-10-31
Abstract: The optical cable (1) has at least one optical fibre (2) contained within an armoured sleeve having at least 2 solid material layers (3,5,7). The inner layer of the sleeve is provided as an optical fibre reception sleeve (3) positioned at the cable core, surrounded by at least one armouring layer (5,7) of metal armouring elements providing a uniform resistance to bending in all directions.
Patent EP-0816136-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ALBINSKI CHRISTIAN
IPC: B60C23/04
Filed: 1997-06-18
Granted: 2001-12-12
Abstract: The device for detachable fastening of an electronic module (16) to the rim of a car wheel using a spring (2) has the module clamped between the free end of the spring and the rim (2). The spring at the end (14) facing the inside of the tyre holds a valve (12). The contact face of the free end of the spring is profiled to correspond with the mating face of the module. There is a collar to relieve the seal (4). The free end of the spring is slit and the outer end generates a pre-tensioning force that positions the module in the drop centre. It also absorbs a part of the centrifugal force or the reaction force to it.
Patent EP-0849069-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STRUESSMANN ROLF
IPC: B29L31/50
Filed: 1997-08-20
Granted: 2001-07-18
Abstract: The apparatus moulds-on sandal soles. The last forms the upper boundary of the mould and holds the sandal upper. The mould cavity is completed by the side sections, and as appropriate, a base die. In this cavity, the sole is moulded onto the upper. Upper edges of the side sections complement the last contour, forming a mould sealing zone. The seal (11) is novel. It is located in the sealing zone between the last (7) and the side sections (2, 3). It is elastic, and when the side sections are closed in, it fully encloses the last.
Patent EP-0851348-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BECKHOFF HANS
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 1997-11-20
Granted: 1999-12-22
Abstract: The real-time control programme implementation method uses an internal interrupt source for providing an interrupt request during an operating cycle, allowing switching from the non real-time operating system to the real-time control programme and from the real-time control programme to the non real-time operating system. The interrupt source may be provided by the personal computer (PC) clock source, with a freely selected ratio between the running time for the real-time control programme and the running time for the non-real-time operating programme.
Patent EP-0805203-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FALETTO DONNA L
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 1993-09-15
Granted: 2007-08-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to use of a substance which prevents HGF/SF from binding with Met in the preparation of a medicament for use in a method of preventing tumor cell metastasis, wherein in said method, a tumor-bearing mammal is treated with an effective inhibiting amount of said substance. The substance can e.g. be a HGF/SF variant, HGF/SF mimetic or antibody or antibody fragment against HGF/SF, a Met variant, Met mimetic or antibody or antibody fragment against Met or a polyclonal antibody generated against a peptide sequence within the extracellular domain of Met. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0858246-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FISHMAN OLEG S
IPC: H05B6/22
Filed: 1997-07-02
Granted: 2004-09-15
Abstract: An induction coil for inductively heating electrically conductive materials includes a plurality of individual coil turns, each turn lying in a plane substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the coil and comprising an electrical conductor formed into an annulus. The conductor has first and second terminals for connecting the turn to an electrical circuit. The first and second terminals are adjacent each other at a preselected circumferential position on the annulus and are physically and electrically isolated from each other. The first terminal of one turn is located adjacent and electrically connected to the second terminal of an adjacent turn. The first terminal of a selected one of the plurality of turns forms a first coil terminal and the second terminal of a different selected one of the plurality of turns forms a second coil terminal. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0959892-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SALKIN ANDRE
IPC: A23L1/308
Filed: 1997-11-07
Granted: 2003-02-19
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a chemical agent of organic origin for reducing or eliminating changes in waistline or for reducing or eliminating constipation due to the taking of other agents. A preferred agent is a polyvinylpyrrolidone or povidone. By virtue of the invention, changes in waistline are reduced or eliminated during the day, as well as constipation which can be generated by the taking of other agents such as clays.
Patent EP-0842127-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FILMER BARTHOLOMEUS
IPC: C03C3/087
Filed: 1997-05-05
Granted: 2000-03-15
Abstract: Cette invention se rapporte à un nouveau type de verre ayant une faible teneur en sodium (< 0,1 % en poids Na2O), qui peut être utilisé comme verre d'ampoule (10) pour des lampes 'TL' et pour des lampes fluorescentes compactes. Ce verre est exempt des constituants toxiques et/ou corrosifs PbO, F, As2O3 et Sb2O3. En plus des propriétés favorables du point de vue de l'empoisonnement au phosphore et de l'absorption du mercure, ayant pour effet des capacités de maintenance favorables de la lampe, ce verre se caractérise par une large plage d'exploitation W.R. (= Twork-Tsoft), de sorte que des tubes de verre peuvent être aisément fabriqués à partir de ce verre. Grâce à une température liquidus faible (Tliq), ce verre peut être façonné en tube de verre exempt de cristaux.
Patent EP-0900115-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TOKAR JOSEPH C
IPC: F02M35/02
Filed: 1997-04-25
Granted: 2002-07-24
Abstract: A filter element having flow passing from upstream to downstream through the filter element, comprising:   Filter media comprising s plurality of flutes extending in longitudinal direction; wherein the filter media is coiled in a spiralling configuration having an outer surface and a first and second face. First ends of the flutes extend to the first face and second ends of the flutes extend to the second face, and alternating ends of the flutes are closed, and a portion of the first face of the coil slopes outward and toward the second face, wherein the flow passes substantially parallel to the flute direction from the first face to the second face, wherein a center potion of the first face has a substantially conical configuration, and wherein the filter element is structurally self-supporting in the substantially conical configuration.   <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0925559-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHORLEY BRIAN
IPC: G07D7/00
Filed: 1997-08-08
Granted: 2006-07-05
Abstract: A reader for checking magnetically encoded security thread incorporated or to be incorporated into sheet material comprises a housing 1 which includes a magnetic reading head, 13, a rotary member, 6, which is rotatable by frictional engagement either with a surface of the thread or of sheet material containing the thread to be checked, and an encoder, coupled to the rotary member, for providing electrical signals indicating units of relative movement between the housing and the surface, in synchronism with electrical signals from the reading head. The housing may be portable for manual movement over the thread and includes circuit means including an ADC responsive to electrical signals from the magnetic reading head to decode same and provide signals indicative of the magnetic pattern detected by the magnetic reading head, for comparison with signals stored in a memory, a second memory in which a signal comparison algorithm is stored, and a microprocessor operating in accordance with the comparison algorithm to compare the stored data with the digital signals from the ADC to produce an output signal indicative of the result of the comparison. A mean unit of length as computed from the second length is compared with stored data relating to the true unit length for the thread, to determine if the scanned thread has suffered stretch or is otherwise not within the specification for the thread.
Patent EP-0925115-B1 (EP)
Title: Methods of analysis/separation
Inventor: AGER COLIN DENNIS
IPC: C12M1/34
Filed: 1997-09-10
Granted: 2002-05-02
Abstract: Particles are separated according to their dielectrophoretic characteristics and electrorotation characteristics by the use of a travelling wave separation in which they flow from a departure point at an inlet (18) towards at least two destinations at outlets (16, 20) and are deflected toward one or other outlet according to their characteristics by a travelling wave field set up on an array of electrodes, each electrode running generally in the direction of flow.
Patent EP-0862012-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TERSCHUEREN KLAUS-HENNING
IPC: G10K11/16
Filed: 1998-02-16
Granted: 2002-09-18
Abstract: The system comprises a wave pipe (10), a port section (20) made from a soft elastic material and a connecting socket section (30), with the inner contour (11) of the wave pipe corresponding to the outer contour (32). The outer diameter of the connecting socket section in the region of its elevations (33) may be larger than the inner diameter of the pressed wave pipe in the region of its recesses (14).   Through the variation of the numerous grooves (34) in the outer contour of the connecting socket section and the number of pressed waves of the wave pipe, via the means (50) of a device to produce a noise dampening system, the rigidity of the wave pipe-connecting socket section connection may be adjustable.
Patent EP-0884514-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SPIESS FRITZ
IPC: F16K37/00
Filed: 1998-06-05
Granted: 2001-11-28
Abstract: The flow meter has a measuring part (2) and an indicator part (3) with transparent tubular glass (10), in whose hole an indicator pole connected to the measuring part is guided so that it can move longitudinally. A sleeve-shaped scale carrier (16) is located around the glass which is fixed axially relative to the glass, but is rotationally adjustable. The scale carrier has a lateral cut-out allowing visibility of the glass and the indicator pole. Cut surfaces of the cut-out near the glass have a scale inscription. The glass has a peripheral groove (13) or a radial shoulder running around it, on which a radially re-entrant part of the scale carrier can slide.
Patent EP-0887068-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GERS-BARLAG HEINRICH DR
IPC: A61Q1/02
Filed: 1998-06-10
Granted: 2004-04-07
Abstract: A light protection composition for cosmetic and dermatological use comprises one or more conventional UV filters (both UV-A and UV-B filters), beeswax and insoluble or sparingly soluble metal compounds (preferably Ti, Zn, Fe, Zr, Si, Mn, Al and/or Ce oxides).
Patent EP-0903441-B1 (EP)
Title: Apparatus for placing an additive
Inventor: SCHILLER KONRAD DIPL-ING
IPC: E02D3/12
Filed: 1998-09-17
Granted: 2003-06-18
Abstract: The arrangement is in the form of a transfer vibrator (13) with a transfer pipe (28). A hopper (27) with charging opening (30) is connected at the bottom area, to a vertical transfer pipe with a lower outlet (33). The vibrator mechanism (29) is housed in the bottom part of the pipe. Inside the pipe, a loosening rod (36) moves periodically in the lengthwise direction. The rod may extend from the hopper to the top end of the vibrator mechanism, and protruding transverse spikes (37) or hooks can be mounted on it. It can be actuated directly by a double-acting ram (35) or by a rotary crankshaft. Its bottom end can work in a lengthwise guide (38).
Patent EP-0925985-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PARKER ERIC G
IPC: B60K15/04
Filed: 1998-11-02
Granted: 2003-03-05
Abstract: A fuel filler pipe housing (10) mountable on automotive body panels (20). The housing (10) includes generally a flange member (30) coupled to a body member (50) mountable on a surface of the body panel (20), and a trim member (40) coupled to the flange member (30) by a hinge (60). The trim member (40) is movable relative to the flange member (30) between a first position where the trim member (40) is disposed away from a surface (22) of body panel (20) and a second position where the trim member (40) is disposed toward the surface (22) of the body panel (20), whereby the trim member (40) is biased in one of the first and second positions. The housing (10) may be installed on the body panel (20) with the trim member (40) positioned away therefrom prior to applying paint thereto, whereafter the trim member (40) is positioned toward the body panel (20). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0882649-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MAERKY ROBERT
IPC: B65D8/20
Filed: 1997-04-16
Granted: 2000-05-24
Abstract: The closure component (4) is first positioned with a ring seal (15) on the container edge area (5). Then an axial pressure force (19) is applied on the closure area, using a pressure tool until an adequate sealing compression of the ring seal is achieved. An expanding tool is then brought into contact with a radial inner side (21) of the closure edge area an expansion tool is brought into contact. The two edge areas are expanded by the expansion tool until a firm locking is achieved. In a further step, a free end area (10) of the container edge and a free end area (13) of the closure edge are radially expanded into a cavity (16) of a safety ring (17). The ratio between the container nominal diameter and the effective axial length of the expansion tool is between 15 and 25.
Patent EP-0951262-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NATVIG TOM
IPC: A61F11/00
Filed: 1998-01-02
Granted: 2002-09-11
Abstract: Protective ear covering and method of producing the same, comprising enclosing a flexible, cupshaped insert which may be turned against a biasing force to bulge from a position wherein an ear is insertable through an opening of the insert to a position wherein the insert is attached around the ear, the method including that the insert is attached to the wrong side of the stitched clothing and then turned through its own opening together with the clothing for turning the clothing right.