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Patent EP-1064406-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ABEL ANDREAS
IPC: C12Q1/6825
Filed: 1999-03-17
Granted: 2004-08-04
Abstract: A method of detecting a target polynucleotide using a solution phase nucleic acid sandwich assay, wherein the solid support is an optical planar waveguide, and the label is detected by measuring the luminescence that is excited in the evanescent field of the waveguide-A fully automated system may be used. The method may be of use in detecting nucleic acids associated with disease at very low concentrations.
Patent EP-1024062-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NAKASHIMA YOSHIHIRO
IPC: B60R21/264
Filed: 1999-09-28
Granted: 2005-01-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to an air bag system, and particularly relates to a gas generator having two or more combustion chambers, namely, a gas generator for an air bag having, in a housing with a gas discharge port, an ignition means to be activated on an impact, and gas generating means which is to be ignited and burnt by the ignition means and generate a combustion gas for inflating an air bag, wherein two combustion chambers storing the gas generating means are concentrically provided so as to be adjacent to each other in the radial direction of the housing, and a communicating hole which allows communication between the combustion chambers is provided, in the housing. Additionally, the present invention relates to a gas generator including two igniters, a gas generator including two different gas generating means, a gas generator including an igniter having a lead wire, a gas generator having a combustion chamber and ignition means in an inner cylindrical member, and a gas generator including an automatic ignition member, which can effectively restrain an occupant.
Patent EP-1108034-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HENSEL MICHAEL
IPC: C12N15/87
Filed: 1999-09-03
Granted: 2008-08-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to vaccines, in particular, to an attenuated gram-negative cell comprising the SPI2 gene locus, wherein at least one gene of the SPI2 locus is inactivated, wherein said inactivation results in an attenuation/reduction of virulence compared to the wild type of said cell, and to a carrier for the presentation of an antigen to a host, which carrier is said attenuated gram-negative cell, wherein said cell comprises at least one heterologous nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acid sequence coding for said antigen, wherein said cell is capable of expressing said nucleic acid molecule or capable of causing the expression of said nucleic acid molecule in a target cell.
Patent EP-1052259-B1 (EP)
Inventor: YONEDA FUMIO
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 1999-10-15
Granted: 2007-04-18
Abstract: (-)-1-(Benzofuran-2-yl)-2-propylaminopentane that contains no (+)-isomer substantially and shown by the following formula, and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid salts are disclosed. These compounds have excellent CAE effect (catecholaminergic activity enhancer effect) which is the enhancing action of neurotransmitter catecholamine release, and are useful as psychotropic composition, antidepressants, composition for treating Parkinson's disease and/or Alzheimer's disease. <CHEM>
Patent EP-1128899-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BRATTON GRAHAM JOHN
IPC: B01J37/02
Filed: 1999-10-07
Granted: 2005-04-06
Abstract: An improved porous substrate for zeolite membranes is formed by coating the substrate with a layer of zeolite particles of a narrow particle distribution size of between 20 and 0.01 microns.
Patent EP-1137916-B1 (EP)
Title: Detection circuit
Inventor: THOMPSON JOHN
IPC: H01L31/10
Filed: 1999-11-17
Granted: 2005-01-26
Abstract: A photodiode detection circuit using a transimpedance amplifier circuit is disclosed. Overload current from the photodiode is diverted away from the amplifier to a voltage supply, e.g. ground, through an overload protection diode connected in series with the photodiode. A differential structure is also disclosed.
Patent EP-1142406-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HURME JAANA
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 1999-12-15
Granted: 2005-12-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an arrangement for restricting the duration of communication in a telecommunications network. The invention is based on the idea that at least one restriction table is created with restriction parameters for monitoring the duration of sub-scriber's communication on the basis of the call type and the applicability of this restriction table to individual subscribers is indicated by a status parameter in subscriber specific data. Based on the call type, such as a forwarded or mobile originated call, the correct restriction parameter is retrieved from the restriction table for those subscribers for whom the status parameter is set "on" and the limiting value included in the restriction parameter is used in detecting and indicating calls of long duration. In one embodiment of the invention the restriction parameters are created to apply on the basis of call type and call direction.</PTEXT>
Patent EP-1112471-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DALL AGLIO CARLO
IPC: G01B1/00
Filed: 1999-08-27
Granted: 2004-10-27
Abstract: A gauging, or measuring, head for the linear dimension checking of mechanical pieces with a casing (1), a movable arm-set (3) and an arm (7), carrying a feeler (9) and coupled to the movable arm-set (3), the arm (7) including an element made of bent sheet (11) with two longitudinal, separate, portions (17, 19) arranged side by side and a portion (25) for coupling the two longitudinal portions (17, 19). A threaded coupling and adjustment device (33) enables the coupling of arm (7) to the movable arm-set (3) and the adjusting of its position with respect to the casing (1) in a direction (z).
Patent EP-1220397-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TAKAHOSHI MASAHIRO
IPC: H02B13/035
Filed: 1999-09-29
Granted: 2007-08-29
Abstract: A plurality of T-branch breaker units (12) are arrayed perpendicularly to their branching direction and are connected alternately in a square wave shape in series in a horizontal plane substantially at the same level as that of the T-branch portions thereof through first connection bus units (14) and second connection bus units (15).  As a result, a first connection bus (5) and a second connection bus (6) are laid in the horizontal plane at the same level as that of the T-branch portions of the breaker units (12) but not in the vertical direction.  Thus, the lengths of the connection buses are short and the cost is low.
Patent IT-1265062-B1 (IT)
Inventor: CANDELA FILIPPO
IPC: B27N3/14
Filed: 1993-08-06
Granted: 1996-10-28
Abstract: Method for manufacturing panels by compressing fragments of bonded sheet material, such as thermoplastic resin coated cardboard, in a press at a temperature not lower than the softening point of the thermoplastic resin, comprising the addition of additives in the form of inert fillers or in the form of thermoplastic or thermosetting resins to modify the mechanical properties of the panel obtained and the addition of a layer of fine wood shavings on the outer face to improve its surface.
Patent IT-1281738-B1 (IT)
Title: Dispositivo per l'esecuzione di test diagnostici rapidi su campioni  di liquidi
Inventor: QUAGLIARELLA GIOVANNA
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 1996-01-17
Granted: 1998-02-27
Abstract: Dispositivo per l'esecuzione di test diagnostici rapidi su campioni di liquidi, comprendente un involucro (1) racchiudente un tampone (3) per la raccolta del campione di liquido, ad una estremità, e una striscia porosa, reattiva di analisi (2), visibile attraverso una finestra (7) ricavata nell'involucro (1), nonchè un guscio esterno di protezione (4), provvisto anch'esso di una finestra (13), detto guscio (4) essendo spostabile sull'involucro (1) tra almeno due posizioni: una posizione arretrata in cui esso lascia esposto detto tampone (3) per la raccolta del campione di liquido e copre detta finestra (7) dell'involucro (1), e una posizione avanzata in cui esso copre detto tampone (3) e dispone la sua finestra (13) a registro con detta finestra (7) dell'involucro (1), per la lettura del risultato del test.
Patent IT-1313996-B1 (IT)
Inventor: NAVA PAOLO
IPC: B29C49/48
Filed: 1999-11-18
Granted: 2002-12-03
Abstract: A rotary machine (1) for making PET vessels or bottles (56) starting from a molded preform (55) comprises a rotary table (9) driven by motor-reducer unit and supporting a plurality of molds (8), transmission and gripping wheels (4,6) for gripping the preforms (55) from an oven (5), a driving chain (16) for driving the preforms through the oven (5) and variable pitch star elements (7,10) for supplying the preforms (55) to the molds (8) and withdrawing from the molds the formed bottles (56), a central control unit being moreover provided for independently controlling the above mentioned devices. <IMAGE>
Patent IT-1302121-B1 (IT)
Title: Use of L-carnitine derivatives as synergists in cancer treatment and for preventing metastases
Inventor: CAVAZZA CLAUDIO
IPC: A61K/
Filed: 1998-07-30
Granted: 2000-07-31
Abstract: Use of an L-carnitine or its alkanoyl derivatives (I) is claimed (i) as a synergist in a medicament comprising an anticancer agent; and (ii) in the preparation of a medicament for reducing metastases. Use of an L-carnitine or its alkanoyl derivatives of formula (I) or their salts is claimed (i) as a synergist in a medicament comprising an anticancer agent; and (ii) in the preparation of a medicament for reducing metastases. [Image] R : H or 2-8C alkanoyl; X : anion. Independent claims are also included for: (1) a combination comprising: (a) taxol, acetyl L-carnitine, and propionyl L-carnitine and, optionally, L-carnitine; or (b) bleomycin, and acetyl L-carnitine and possibly L-carnitine; (2) use of (I) for the preparation of a medicament comprising taxol, carboplatin, bleomycin, or vincristine, the preparation being free of the side effects of the anticancer agent; and (3) kits comprising an anticancer agent and (I). ACTIVITY : Cytostatic; Immunostimulant; Neuroprotective; Respiratory. Balb/c mice inoculated with M109 lung cancer cells were administered taxol at 30 mg/kg i.p. on days 8, 10, 12 and 14 and acetyl L-carnitine at 100 mg/kg (os) on days 4-17. Tumor size on day 20 was 1202 mm 3>on day 20 with 5 lung metastases on day 22, compared to 1085 mm 3>and 9 metastases for taxol alone and 2305 mm 3>and 109.3 for an untreated control. MECHANISM OF ACTION : None given.
Patent IT-1305576-B1 (IT)
Inventor: BELLOTTI VITTORIO
IPC: C08L101/16
Filed: 1998-09-22
Granted: 2001-05-09
Abstract: Hydrophobic polymers incompatible with starch containing, as a filler, a starch complex dispersed in the polymer matrix in the form of particles with numeric mean dimension of less than 3 microns, bound to the polymer matrix by coupling agents containing groups compatible with the matrix and with the complex, in which the starch complex is characterized by second-derivative IR absorption in the region of 940-952 cm -1  are described or wherein the starch complex is bound to the polymeric matrix through reactive groups contained in the complex capable of being fixed to the polymeric matrix.  The starch complex in the case of biodegradable polymers such as the aliphatic or aliphatic aromatic polyesters is formed with complexing agents different from the polymer forming the matrix and from EVOH copolymers.
Patent IT-1267861-B1 (IT)
Title: Modular form suitable for making holes in building structures
Inventor: CANALE WALTER
IPC: E04G/
Filed: 1994-10-05
Granted: 1997-02-18
Abstract: The invention realises a modular form 1, 10, 100, suitable for making holes 9, 19, 190 in building structures, which comprises a frame 6, 16, 260 with a closed perimeter formed by the union between at least three angular elements 2, 12, 212, 312, 412, each of which is composed of a pair of profiles 21-22, 121-122, 221-222, 321-322, substantially in U-form which join together at an angle. The concave surface 28 of each of said sections belonging to any of said angular elements is suitable for receiving, movably in the longitudinal direction 8, the convex surface 27 of the section belonging to the adjacent angular element. <IMAGE>
Patent JP-3096288-B1 (JP)
Title: 泥土洗浄設備
IPC: B60S1/68
Filed: 1999-05-10
Granted: 2000-10-10
Abstract: 【要約】
【課題】  泥土などを運搬する車両の車輪タイヤに付着 する泥土を安全で保守が容易、かつ環境汚染問題を引き 起こさない手段の組合わせにより除去可能とする泥土洗 浄装置を得る。
【解決手段】  泥土洗浄装置は、支持フレーム１上に走 行路面２を支持し、車両Ｘの車輪タイヤＴに付着した泥 土を洗浄する洗浄ノズル３を走行路面２に沿って多数配 設してタイヤＴの下方、側方から洗浄し、洗い落とされ た泥土を傾斜振動篩装置４に受けて泥土の大部分を所定 位置へ集め、その泥土を所定場所へ運び出すように回収 装置５を設けて成る。
Patent JP-2984675-B1 (JP)
Title: 半導体検査装置
IPC: G01R1/06
Filed: 1998-10-06
Granted: 1999-11-29
Abstract: 【要約】
【課題】  本発明は、半導体ウェハの電気特性を測定す るための検査針を備えた半導体検査装置において、検査 針に損傷を与えることなくその清掃を行うことにある。
【解決手段】  半導体ウェハが吸着されて３次元的に移 動させられるステージ１と、このステージの上昇に伴っ て、その上方の半導体ウェハに接触させられる検査針５ とを備え、前記ステージの面方向に沿った一つの移動方 向の側部に、前記検査針の先端が接触させられる洗浄手 段Ｗと、前記検査針の先端を乾燥させる乾燥手段４が設 けられていることを特徴とする。
Patent JP-3032509-B1 (JP)
Title: 溶接機用板幅中心合せ方法及びその装置
IPC: B23K11/06
Filed: 1998-11-19
Granted: 2000-04-17
Abstract: 【要約】
【課題】  本発明は、検出駆動装置を必要とせず、構造 簡易にして切断−溶接位置の直近での検出が可能で、板 幅中心合せの精度の高い溶接機用板幅中心合せ方法及び その装置の提供を目的とする。
【解決手段】  二枚の切断板の板幅をそれぞれ検出して 板幅中心を合せる板幅中心合せ手段に所属し当該二枚の 切断板の幅方向両側縁の板側縁を検出する板側縁検出器 を、切断手段と溶接手段とを有し被溶接板の幅方向に延 在する移動走行可能な移動フレームに配設したことを特 徴とする。
Patent JP-H0581578-B1 (JP)
Inventor: CORBIN DAVID RICHARD
IPC: C07C49/84
Filed: 1990-01-31
Abstract: 1,4-Bis(4-phenoxybenzoyl)benzene is made in a homogeneous or heterogeneous system by a reaction of diphenyl ether with 1,4-benzenedicarbonyl chloride at 220 DEG -258 DEG  C. in the presence of certain iron, gallium, and indium compounds in catalytic amounts. The mole ratio of diphenyl ether to 1,4-dicarbonyl chloride is 5:1 to 25:1 and the mole ratio of 1,4-benzenedicarbonyl chloride to the catalyst is 1000:1 to 10:1.
Patent MD-4350-B1 (MD)
Title: Delta crystalline form of the L-arginine salt of perindopril, a process for its preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing it
Inventor: LINOL JULIE
IPC: A61K9/14
Filed: 2012-12-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to the delta crystalline form of perindopril L-arginine salt of formula (I):characterized by the following X-ray powder diffraction peaks measured using a diffractometer with a copper anticathode and expressed in terms of Bragg's angle 2 theta (°): 4.3, 11.0, 11.1, 13.2, 14.6, 16.0 and 21.9;and to a process for its preparation by crystallization or recrystallisation from a binary mixture of acetonitrile, ethyl acetate or methyl tert-butyl ether and dimethyl sulphoxide or a ternary mixture of acetonitrile, dimethyl sulphoxide and toluene, at a temperature higher than 20°C;and to pharmaceutical compositions containing it.The process described provides the obtaining of delta crystalline form of perindopril L-arginine salt of formula (I), possessing a high stability.
Patent NO-332340-B1 (NO)
Title: Fremgangsmate og anordning for frakt av superfrosne materialer
Inventor: GRAHAM ERIC B
IPC: B65D88/12
Filed: 2000-04-19
Abstract: Denne oppfinnelsen vedrører en fremgangsmåte for frakt, lagring og frysing av superfrosne lettfordervelige materialer i en selvstendig fraktbeholder som holder det lettfordervelige materialet under -50(C, og som er superisolert og har sitt eget kryogenisk-baserte frysesystem. Mer spesifikt vedrører oppfinnelsen en fremgangsmåte som angitt i ingressen til krav 1.
Patent NO-324936-B1 (NO)
Inventor: HUBER ADRIANO
IPC: H04W68/00
Filed: 2001-01-30
Abstract: Method for providing intelligent network support to a mobile subscriber (1) roaming in a VPLMN (visited public land mobile network) that does not provide SSF (Service Switching Functions) to this mobile subscriber, comprising the folowing steps: preparing a USSD or SMS message (2) by the SIM-card (10) or the mobile equipment of said mobile subscriber; sending said USSD or SMS message to an interworking unit (4); preparing an INAP (intelligent network application part) message (5) in said interworking unit (4), which INAP message depends on said signalling message (2) received; sending said INAP message to a SCP (service control point) (7) of the mobile subscriber's (1) HPLMN (home public land mobile network).
Patent NO-332198-B1 (NO)
Title: Overforingssystem og fremgangsmate for overforing av IP-datapakker.
Inventor: HAMMARSTROM MARTIN
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2001-02-27
Abstract: Oppfinnelsen frembringer et overføringssystem, f.eks. et ATM-overføringssystem, som er tilpasset for overføring av IP datapakker, og som omfatter et IP-nettverk, et nettverk beskyttet av en brannvegg, og midler for å midlertidig åpne brannveggen for å muliggjøre at IP-datapakker kan sendes gjennom brannveggen til det beskyttede nettverket. Brannveggen drives på en måte hvorved en bestemt type IP- pakke, dvs. en Ping-pakke (ICMP), tillates å passere gjennom brannveggen, hvor IP-trafikk kan passere gjennom brannveggen fra innsiden til utsiden, og hvor IP-trafikk, tilsvarende til det som er sendt fra innsiden av brannveggen til utsiden av brannveggen, kan sendes gjennom brannveggen til det beskyttede nettverket for en begrenset tidsperiode. Åpningsmidlene for brannveggen omfatter mer bestemt to IC-brytere, som er ordnet på motstående sider av brannveggen, og som har en struktur og en funksjonalitet som styres av måten hvori brannveggen drives. Med andre ord, når en IP-datapakke, bestemt for det beskyttede nettverket, er mottatt av IC-bryteren ordnet på utsiden av brannveggen, er IC-bryterne tilpasset til å kommunisere med hverandre for å danne den midlertidige åpningen i brannveggen hvori IP-datapakken sendes til. det beskyttede nettverket.
Patent NO-329495-B1 (NO)
Inventor: GECZY JOSEF-MICHAEL
IPC: A61K9/22
Filed: 2002-08-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel sustained-release oral galenical form of molsidomine for the treatment of all forms of angina attack (angina of effort, spastic angina, mixed angina). According to the invention, this novel galenical form contains a therapeutically effective amount of molsidomine or one of its active metabolites and has an in vitro dissolution rate [measured spectrophotometrically at 286 or 311 nm by the method described in the European Pharmacopoeia, 3rd edition (or USP XXIV), at 50 rpm, in 500 ml of a 0.1 N HCl medium, at 37° C.] of: 15 to 25% of molsidomine released after 1 hour, 20 to 35% of molsidomine released after 2 hours, 50 to 65% of molsidomine released after 6 hours, 75 to 95% of molsidomine released after 12 hours, >85% of molsidomine released after 18 hours and >90% of molsidomine released after 24 hours, the plasma peak of molsidomine obtained in vivo occurring 2.5 to 5 hours, preferably 3 to 4 hours, following the administration of said form, and having a value of between 25 and 40 ng/ml of plasma. Application: therapeutics industry.
Patent NO-324524-B1 (NO)
Inventor: GRISONI SERGE
IPC: A61P23/00
Filed: 2002-09-02
Abstract: The invention concerns pharmaceutical compositions containing as active principle a compound of formula (I) wherein: R1 represents a -N(R4)R5, -N(R4)-CO-R5, -N(R4)-SO2R6 radical or one of its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, the novel derivatives of formula (I), their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and their preparation.
Patent NO-331175-B1 (NO)
Inventor: STOKES ELAINE SOPHIE ELIZABETH
IPC: A61P13/00
Filed: 2005-06-08
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of the formula I:   
wherein ring C is an 8, 9, 10, 12 or 13-membered bicyclic or tricyclic moiety which optionally may contain 1-3 heteroatoms selected independently from O, N and S; Z is -O-, -NH-, -S-, -CH 2 - or a direct bond; n is 0-5; m is 0-3; R 2  represents hydrogen, hydroxy, halogeno, cyano, nitro, trifluoromethyl, C 1-3 alkyl, C 1-3 alkoxy, C 1-3 alkylsulphanyl, -NR 3 R 4  (wherein R 3  and R 4 , which may be the same or different, each represents hydrogen or C 1-3 alkyl), or R 5 X 1 - (wherein X 1  and R 5  are as defined herein; R 1  represents hydrogen, oxo, halogeno, hydroxy, C 1-4 alkoxy, C 1-4 alkyl, C 1-4 alkoxymethyl, C 1-4 alkanoyl, C 1-4 haloalkyl, cyano, amino, C 2-5 alkenyl, C 2-5 alkynyl, C 1-3 alkanoyloxy, nitro, C 1-4 alkanoylamino, C 1-4 alkoxycarbonyl, C 1-4 alkylsulphanyl, C 1-4 alkylsulphinyl, C 1-4 alkylsulphonyl, carbamoyl,  N- C 1-4 alkylcarbamoyl,  N , N -di(C 1-4 alkyl)carbamoyl, aminosulphonyl,  N -C 1-4 alkylaminosulphonyl,  N , N -di(C 1-4 alkyl)ammosulphonyl,  N -(C 1-4 alkylsulphonyl)amino,  N- (C 1-4 alkylsulphonyl)- N -(C 1-4 alkyl)amino,  N , N -di(C 1-4 alkylsulphonyl)amino, a C 3-7 alkylene chain joined to two ring C carbon atoms, C 1-4 alkanoylaminoC 1-4 alkyl, carboxy or a group R 56 X 10  (wherein X 10  and R 56  are as defined herein); and salts thereof, in the manufacture of a medicament for use in the production of an antiangiogenic and/or vascular permeability reducing effect in warm-blooded animals, processes for the preparation of such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing a compound of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as active ingredient and compounds of formula I. The compounds of formula I and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof inhibit the effects of VEGF, a property of value in the treatment of a number of disease states including cancer and rheumatoid arthritis.
Patent NO-338754-B1 (NO)
Inventor: JOHNSTON BARRY
IPC: F03B17/06
Filed: 2007-06-04
Abstract: A power generating apparatus suitable for use in extracting energy from the movement of water, in particular tidal movement, is disclosed. The apparatus includes an elongate, generally circular in cross section, buoyancy vessel (1), having depending from its underside on a mounting means, rotatable rotor blades (2). The rotor blades are connected to a power generating means whereby in use of the apparatus movement of water across the rotor blasé, drives them so as to generate power in the power generating means.
Patent NO-342259-B1 (NO)
Title: Oksygen for å utvide brenner-forbrenningsevne
Inventor: LAUX STEFAN E F
IPC: F23D1/00
Filed: 2009-01-26
Abstract: En brenner (11) ved hvilken brensel ikke kan bli forbrent med luft som den eneste oksygenkilden for forbenning i en stabil flamme ved brenneren (11) når tilførselsraten for brenselet er for lav, når brenselet blir tilført ved for høyt luft/brensel-masseforhold, når brenslet inneholder en for høy mengde med inert materiale, eller når det spesifikke energiinnholdet i brenselet er for lavt, blir modifisert ved å tilføre oksidant som inneholder mer enn 21 vol-% oksygen inn i bunnen av en flamme ved brenneren (11), hvoretter slik brensler kan bli forbrent i brenneren (11).
Patent NO-343183-B1 (NO)
Title: Pigment konsentrat
Inventor: SOLDAVINI LORENZO
IPC: C09D17/00
Filed: 2009-04-22
Abstract: Et pigmentkonsentrat, som ikke er vandig, omfattende ett eller flere pigmenter, ett eller flere dispergeringsmidler, og minst én harpiks, er kjennetegnet ved at harpiksen er en polyester omfattende minst én byggestein av oligoester som er koblet til en hydrofob hale, hvor den hydrofobe halen er valgt fra gruppen omfattende: a) forgrenete hydrokarboner, b) hydrokarboner inneholdende en syklisk gruppe og c) lineære hydrokarboner, forutsatt at når det lineære hydrokarbonet er koblet til oligoesterbyggesteinen via en estergruppe, inneholder det lineære hydrokarbonet 3 til 12 karbonatomer.
Patent NO-342636-B1 (NO)
Inventor: HENRIKSEN HENRICH
IPC: F42B30/14
Filed: 2016-10-04
Abstract: The present invention provides a pneumatic launcher (1) for launching a device (11), comprising a barrel (2), a piston assembly (8) and a piston stopping assembly (9); the barrel (8) has a first end (3) and a second end (4), the first end (3) is connected to a high-pressure gas source (5) able to provide pressurized gas to the first end (3), and the second end (4) is open; the piston assembly (8) is arranged in the barrel and comprises a circumference sealed against the inner surface of the barrel and is movable within the barrel from a first position (A) to a second position (B) during launch of the device, the first position is closerto the first end than the second position; and the piston stopping assembly is arranged to restrain the piston assembly (8) when in the second position.