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Patent EP-0826061-B1 (EP)
Inventor: COOKE DAVID
IPC: A01H1/00
Filed: 1996-05-03
Granted: 2007-07-04
Abstract: Disclosed is a nucleotide sequence encoding an effective portion of a class A starch branching enzyme (SBE) obtainable from potato plants, or a functional equivalent thereof, together with, inter alia, a corresponding polypeptide, a method of altering the characteristics of a plant, a plant having altered characteristics; and starch, particularly starch obtained from a potato plant, having novel properties.
Patent EP-0824503-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PAATZ KATHLEEN
IPC: B01D61/58
Filed: 1996-05-03
Granted: 1999-09-01
Abstract: A process is disclosed for optimising the treatment of organically and possibly inorganically contaminated waste water, in particular from returnable package rinsing and cleaning installations, preferably the water used for washing returnable bottles before they are re-used. This particularly appropriate multiple stage membrane separation process optimises the effort required, produces a pure water with drinking water quality and optimises the yield of purified water. The invention allows rinsing water to be almost completely recycled as make-up water in subsequent washing and cleaning steps.
Patent EP-0830193-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PURTA DAVID A
IPC: C02F1/52
Filed: 1996-06-04
Granted: 2003-08-27
Abstract: The present invention provides a process and apparatus for cleaning and reclamation of an industrial waste containing oily metallic solids by magnetically concentrating the oily magnetic solids, mixing the concentrated solids with a chemical release agent, applying microwave radiation to the mixture, and separately collecting the clean metallic solids and recovered oil components.
Patent EP-0853524-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RICHTER ANKE
IPC: B23K26/08
Filed: 1996-09-27
Granted: 1999-08-11
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP96/04222 Sec. 371 Date Aug. 6, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Aug. 6, 1998 PCT Filed Sep. 27, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO97/13611 PCT Pub. Date Apr. 17, 1997The invention concerns a process to cut, perforate, or inscribe repeating patterns in continuously-moving flat material by locally vaporizing the flat material with at least one controllable laser beam from at least one beam deflection system whereby each laser beam is moved relative to the flat material in two perpendicular directions (x and y) from a fixed point, and a device to implement the procedure. A pattern can be created at any speed that is perfectly aligned in reference to the bent or folded edges by the following steps: Detecting the rate of the flat material, providing bent or folded edges in the moving flat material and detecting its position, controlling the beam deflection system so that it executes the cutting, perforation or writing process depending on a synchronization pulse generated when the bent or folded edges are detected, and the detected rate of the flat material, and monitoring the beam position/beam intensity of each laser beam depending on the detected rate of the flat material and the detected bent or folded edges.
Patent EP-0862623-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GHANI MAHMOOD M
IPC: A23K1/165
Filed: 1996-10-04
Granted: 2004-06-02
Abstract: A microgranular enzyme composition having an average particle size of from about 20 to 400 microns is disclosed. The microgranular composition has low dusting, high blendability and quick dispersion characteristics particularly beneficial to the food and/or feed industries. Also disclosed are methods for making such enzyme-containing microgranules.
Patent EP-0865396-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FURMANSKI HORST
IPC: B65G47/68
Filed: 1996-10-31
Granted: 1999-08-04
Abstract: L'invention concerne un aiguillage (10) pour système de transport pneumatique, qui comprend deux canaux de déviation (11, 12) qui se regroupent en un canal d'embranchement (14) et forment un angle aigu dans la chambre d'aiguillage (13), ainsi qu'une lame (15) située entre les deux canaux de déviation (11, 12), à l'extrémité de la chambre d'aiguillage (13) qui leur fait face. Lorsque l'aiguillage fonctionne en mode passif, la lame (15) est maintenue dans au moins une des deux positions avec une force définie. Lorsque l'aiguillage est en mode actif, il est prévu des vérins pneumatiques pour changer le sens de la lame (15).
Patent EP-0792917-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BRAEUER WOLFGANG DR
IPC: C08L75/04
Filed: 1997-02-18
Granted: 2003-08-27
Abstract: Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) (I), are obtained by reacting (A) organic di-isocyanate, (B) hydroxyl-terminated linear polyol with a molecular weight of 500-5000 and (C) diol or diamine chain extender with a molecular weight of 60-500, with a mole ratio of NCO groups in (A) to NCO-reactive groups in (B) and (C) = 0.9-1.2, and contain 0.05-2 wt% of a wax (II) which is obtained by acylating the hydroxyl and amino groups of amino-alcohols. Also claimed are (i) film or sheet, fibres and injection mouldings made from (I); and (ii) a process for the production of (I), by introducing the wax (II) into an extruder together with reactants (A), (B) and (C) and possibly other additives, or by first incorporating the wax into polyol (B) and then reacting in an extruder with the other components as above.
Patent EP-0879299-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PINKEL DANIEL
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1997-01-24
Granted: 2004-07-28
Abstract: The invention relates to the fabrication and use of biosensors comprising a plurality of optical fibers each fiber having attached to its "sensor end" biological "binding partners" (molecules that specifically bind other molecules to form a binding complex such as antibody-antigen, lectin-carbohydrate, nucleic acid-nucleic acid, biotin-avidin, etc.). The biosensor preferably bears two or more different species of biological binding partner. The sensor is fabricated by providing a plurality of groups of optical fibers. Each group is treated as a batch to attach a different species of biological binding partner to the sensor ends of the fibers comprising that bundle. Each fiber, or group of fibers within a bundle, may be uniquely identified so that the fibers, or group of fibers, when later combined in an array of different fibers, can be discretely addressed. Fibers or groups of fibers are then selected and discretely separated from different bundles. The discretely separated fibers are then combined at their sensor ends to produce a high density sensor array of fibers capable of assaying simultaneously the binding of components of a test sample to the various binding partners on the different fibers of the sensor array. The transmission ends of the optical fibers are then discretely addressed to detectors-such as a multiplicity of optical sensors. An optical signal, produced by binding of the binding partner to its substrate to form a binding complex, is conducted through the optical fiber or group of fibers to a detector for each discrete test. By examining the addressed transmission ends of fibers, or groups of fibers, the addressed transmission ends can transmit unique patterns assisting in rapid sample identification by the sensor.
Patent EP-0885551-B1 (EP)
Inventor: COPP JOHN B
IPC: H05K3/00
Filed: 1997-02-14
Granted: 2004-05-19
Abstract: An apparatus for assembling copper-caul-copper elements to be used in the fabrication of printed circuit boards. The apparatus comprises a roll section which has two rolls of copper that provides the rolled copper sheets to a cutting section. The cutting section includes two clamp mechanisms which clamps the two rolled copper sheets and a cutting apparatus that cuts the two rolled copper sheets to produce two cut sheets of copper. The apparatus includes a grasping device that reaches into the cutting section to partially extract the rolled copper sheets prior to cutting. The apparatus also includes a carriage section and a caul supply section. After the rolled copper sheets have been cut, the grasping device extracts the copper sheets and positions these sheets in the carriage assembly as the caul supply section is simultaneously supplying the caul to the carriage. The carriage section has two guide rails which support the caul and the grasping device is capable of positioning one cut sheet of copper on the top side of the caul and the other cut sheet of copper on the bottom side of the caul to produce the copper-caul-copper element.
Patent EP-0946261-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STITT EDMUND HUGH
IPC: B01D53/77
Filed: 1997-11-19
Granted: 2001-09-19
Abstract: Chlorine is scrubbed from a chlorine-containing gas using an aqueous feed liquor containing an excess of alkali to give an effluent liquor containing chloride and hypochlorite ions. The effluent liquor is recycled as part or all of the aqueous feed liquor. For at least part of the time, at least part of the effluent liquor is passed through a fixed bed of a catalyst for the decomposition of hypochlorite ions whereby hypochlorite ions are decomposed to oxygen gas and chloride ions. The resultant catalyst-treated liquor is mixed with the remainder, if any, of the effluent liquor and recycled, optionally together with added fresh alkali solution, as the aqueous feed liquor. Part of the effluent liquor is optionally discharged as a purge stream before or after passage through catalyst bed. The process may be operated in a continuous mode or in a semi-continuous mode wherein a reservoir holding the liquor to be recycled is periodically discharged, preferably through the catalyst bed, and then recharged with fresh alkali solution. Altternatively two reservoirs may be employed with one supplying the aqueous feed liquor while the other is being discharged and replenished. In the latter case, the reservoir being discharged may have its liquor discharged through the catalyst bed.
Patent EP-0914129-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ISLAM KHALID
IPC: A61P37/06
Filed: 1997-04-23
Granted: 2001-11-28
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP97/02049 Sec. 371 Date Oct. 26, 1999 Sec. 102(e) Date Oct. 26, 1998 PCT Filed Apr. 23, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO97/41862 PCT Pub. Date Nov. 13, 1997Use of a compound of formula (I) wherein R represents hydrogen or chlorine, for preparing an immunosuppressive medicament.
Patent EP-0954566-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WRIGHT CRAIG D
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 1997-05-20
Granted: 2004-07-14
Abstract: A novel formulation having anti-viral and spermicidal properties has been developed. The formulation contains lipid vesicles having an outer bilayer formed of a non-ionic amphiphile, a surfactant such as having spermicidal and/or anti-viral activity, an oil and a sterol. The selection of the components making the vesicle is such that the formulation provides rapid spermicidal or anti-viral activity. The formulation and methods of the invention are particularly useful in the mucous membranes such as the vaginal tract and has been tested against viruses such as HIV and Vaccinia.
Patent EP-0907957-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HASEGAWA RYUSUKE
IPC: C22C45/02
Filed: 1997-06-26
Granted: 2004-05-19
Abstract: A glassy metal alloy consists essentially of the formula FeaCobNicMdBeSifCg, where "M" is at least one member selected from the group consisting of molybdenum, chromium and manganese, "a-g" are in atom percent, "a" ranges from about 30 to about 45, "b" ranges from about 8 to about 18, "c" ranges from about 20 to about 45, "d" ranges from about 0 to about 3, "e" ranges from about 12 to about 20, "f" ranges from about 0 to about 5 and "g" ranges from about 0 to about 2. The alloy can be cast by rapid solidification into ribbon, cross-field annealed to enhance magnetic properties, and formed into a marker that is especially suited for use in magneto-mechanically actuated article surveillance systems. Advantageously, the marker is characterized by substantially linear magnetization response in the frequency regime wherein harmonic marker systems operate magnetically. Voltage amplitudes detected for the marker are high, and interference between surveillance systems based on mechanical resonance and harmonic re-radiance is virtually eliminated.
Patent EP-0925186-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HUMMELL MICHAEL
IPC: B65C9/26
Filed: 1997-09-12
Granted: 2003-11-26
Abstract: An apparatus for applying labels on optical discs having a base capable of supporting a label. A plunger element capable of supporting and positioning an optical disc with respect to the label and movably coupled with the base so to be capable of affixing labels on the optical disc concentrically with the rotational axis of the optical disc. A biasing element in cooperative arrangement with the base and the plunger element so as to bias the plunger element toward a position above the base. A locking mechanism that locks the plunger element into a fixed position relative to the base. A foam element positioned on the base and adapted to keeping the label horizontally oriented. A nonskid surface positioned on the bottom of the base for limiting undesired movement of the base. A positioning element coupled with the plunger element and/or the bottom of the base for positioning the biasing element within the base. A means to equalize pressure is provided on the plunger element or the base to prevent pressure differentials.
Patent EP-1009992-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MEIKLE PETER JOHN
IPC: G01N1/28
Filed: 1997-12-23
Granted: 2004-02-11
Abstract: Specimen preparation apparatus (10) for preparing a specimen smear on a microscope slide (28) includes a single drive shaft in the form of a horizontal screw (17). A smearer chuck assembly (15) threadably engages the screw whereby rotation of the screw causes, due to friction, rotation of the chuck assembly. Respective stop shafts (21, 22) limit the rotational movement of the chuck assembly and consequently when the assembly bears on one or the other of the stop shafts, continued rotation of the screw causes movement of the assembly axially along the screw. In this manner axial and limited rotational movement of the assembly in either direction is controlled by rotation of the screw in either direction and a smearer blade (19) mounted in the assembly may be moved between a smearing station (27), a rinsing station (30), a cleaning station (31) and a drying station (32). Rotation of the screw is controlled by a stepper motor (23) which is mounted on an end plate (12) of the apparatus for limited pivotal movement. A spring (24) restrains the pivotal movement and in combination with a degree of over rotation of the motor governs the amount of force applied by the smearer blade to the slide.
Patent EP-0973370-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WILLIAMES GEOFFREY ALLAN
IPC: A01G9/10
Filed: 1997-12-31
Granted: 2005-09-21
Abstract: The present specification discloses apparatus for transplanting seedlings (24) from a tray (6) that has a plurality of seedling retaining cells (34), into a prepared ground planting position, the apparatus having tray holding means (1), seedling eject means (15, 16, 17) for removing one or more seedlings (24) from the seedling retaining cells (34), seedling delivery means (26, 27, 29) for receiving a seedling (24) ejected from the tray (6) and delivering same via a travel path to a ground planting preparation device (78) arranged to at least partly prepare said ground planting position, seedling holding means (100) associated with the ground planting preparation device arranged to hold a seedling delivered by said seedling delivery means (26, 27, 29), plant plug removal means (82, 83, 85) arranged between said seedling eject means (15, 16, 17) and said seedling holding means (100) to remove any plant plug (84) not containing a seedling viable for planting from said travel path prior to reaching said seedling holding means (100), and seedling planting means (89) to move a said seedling from said seedling holding means (100) to the prepared ground planting position in response to said apparatus having travelled a predetermined distance over the ground.
Patent EP-1091812-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WARTEL MIKE
IPC: B08B9/08
Filed: 1997-12-18
Granted: 2007-08-22
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for cleaning an oil storage tank (1) with a floating cover containing crude oil, which consists in partially emptying the tank (1) above the sludge (3) contained therein; sucking up the crude oil and re-injecting it into the tank (1) using diffuser spray nozzles (5) borne by the floating cover (2), each spray nozzle being driven in rotation by a motor. The injection with the spray nozzles causes the oil volume to swirl and the sludge (3) to be suspended again in the oil. The invention also concerns a device for implementing said method.
Patent EP-0878548-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BERNEGGER CHRISTINE DR
IPC: C12R1/38
Filed: 1998-05-13
Granted: 2004-09-01
Abstract: Racemic or optically active 1-amino-4-(hydroxymethyl)-2- cyclopentene derivatives are obtained by acylation of 1-amino-2-cyclopentene-4- carboxylic acid with an acid halide, followed by reduction of the carboxyl group. A method for the production of racemic or optically active 4-(hydroxymethyl)-2-cyclopentene derivatives of formula (XIII) involves acylation of a cyclopentene-4-carboxylic acid derivative of formula (XIV) (as the racemate or an optically active isomer) with a carboxylic acid halide of formula R1>-CO-X (XI), followed by reduction of the resulting acid derivative (XV): [Image] R1>1-4C alkyl, 1-4C alkoxy, aryl or aryloxy; X : halogen.
Patent EP-1017836-B1 (EP)
Inventor: YU DE-CHAO
IPC: A61K35/76
Filed: 1998-03-03
Granted: 2006-05-24
Abstract: Replication-competent adenovirus vectors specific for cells which allow a probasin transcriptional response element (PB-TRE) to function, such as cells which express the androgen receptor (AR), and methods of use of such viruses are provided. These viruses comprise an adenoviral gene under control of a transcriptional regulatory portion of a PB-TRE, which is in turn dependent upon AR expression. The gene can be, for example, a gene required for viral replication or the adenovirus death protein gene (ADP). The viruses can also comprise at least one additional adenoviral gene under control of at least one additional prostate-specific transcriptional response element, such as that controlling prostate-specific antigen expression (PSA-TRE). Thus, virus replication can be restricted to target cells exhibiting prostate-specific gene expression, particularly prostate carcinoma cells. An adenovirus of the present invention can further comprise a heterologous gene such as a reporter under transcriptional control of a PB-TRE. The adenovirus vectors can be used to detect and monitor samples for the presence of prostate cells as well as to selectively kill malignant cells producing prostate-specific gene products.
Patent EP-0956577-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KREUTZER RAINER
IPC: H01H71/50
Filed: 1998-01-22
Granted: 2001-07-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a latching mechanism (1), characterized in that the intermediary lever (4) after release, springs back to its initial position, and in the released condition there is neither a working connection to the angle lever (13), nor to the ratchet lever (5). Depending on the position, the angle lever (3) holds the ratchet lever (5) in a more or less open position. On resetting, the angle lever (3) slides along a ramp (11), thus occasioning a controlled latching.
Patent EP-0972429-B1 (EP)
Inventor: YOON DOO EUI
IPC: H02M1/42
Filed: 1998-03-17
Granted: 2002-09-11
Abstract: A ballast is disclosed which can operate at an effective level of output with a number of different input voltage levels. A ballast is also disclosed that uses a ceramic (148) as a heat sink for switching transistors (144, 86, 96). A ballast is further disclosed which uses a start signal (48) for a power factor circuit (40) to boost voltage after the load for the ballast already has a current applied to it. Furthermore, a ballast is disclosed which has a transformer (100) having a permeability which varies somewhat inversely with temperature over a given temperature range. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0981808-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ORUS HERVE
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 1998-03-20
Granted: 2001-08-29
Abstract: A secure system and method for the transfer of value units between a plurality of gambling cards (CJ) and a plurality of gambling machines (200, 300). Each machine has a transcriber (210, 310) to debit value units of the gambling cards. The machines are connected via a secure network (123) to a central processing unit (1). Each gambling card (CJ1) stores data (S, Op1, Op2, Opx, Id, S) unique to the card and the use of that card in gambling. The central processing unit (1, BD) stores the same data as what is in the cards. The cards' and the CPU's data are maintained in parallel as the gambling progresses, and may include data from previous sessions. A monitor (BD) checks that the CPU (1, BD) data and the card (CJ1) data correspond. Thus the integrity of this smart card gambling is enhanced.
Patent EP-0920357-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LODGE JAMES ANTHONY-PROMOTION
IPC: B44F1/10
Filed: 1998-06-17
Granted: 2003-01-02
Abstract: A method of decorating an article such as tableware comprises mixing a thermochromic ink with a transparent lacquer, applying the mixture on to part or all of the surface of an article, once the mixture is set, applying a second layer of dishwasher proof transparent lacquer. The proportion of ink in the mixture may be 5-25%. A decoration can be provided on the article beneath the mixture so that it is visible when the thermochromic ink is at least translucent.
Patent EP-1019792-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ROGERS MICHAEL D
IPC: G06F3/0338
Filed: 1998-09-24
Granted: 2003-05-14
Abstract: A pointing device comprises a substrate with an electrically conductive surface (36) and a resilient return member (12). The return member resiliently supports a resistive surface (20) to contact the electrically conductive surface (36) in a pressed mode when a force (23) is applied to push and deform the return member against the electrically conductive surface. The return member (12) is made of a resistive rubber material. The resistive surface (20) has a voltage variance and is curved to be rocked on the electrically conductive surface (36) in the pressed mode. The voltage variance is detected on the electrically conductive (20) surface and a variable signal is generated and processed. In a specific embodiment, a dome switch is disposed between the resistive surface and the electrically conductive surface to provide a drag function.
Patent EP-0987195-B1 (EP)
Inventor: REINARZ MICHEL J J
IPC: B65D81/36
Filed: 1999-09-15
Granted: 2003-05-28
Abstract: The present invention concerns a toy made up of a combination of packaging (1) with products contained therein, wherein the packaging (1) has at least one surface (2) which is pre-punched such that surface sections (3,4,5,6) which have been defined in advance can be detached, wherein the products contained in the packaging (1) are dimensionally stable, and wherein the detachable surface sections (3,4,5,6) interact with the products such that a new article can be assembled from the surface sections and the products. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1000806-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NIGGEMANN DETLEF
IPC: B60Q11/00
Filed: 1999-11-06
Granted: 2007-10-24
Abstract: The vehicle has a light control module that connects the LED light to an operating voltage supply (UB) and monitors the current drawn by the light. The LED light contains a LED matrix, a monitoring circuit for driving and monitoring the LEDs and a diagnostic circuit that produces an error signal in the event of a fault. In the event of a fault the diagnostic circuit modulates the current drawn by the LED light depending on the type of fault using a switchable current sink (Tr, R1) and the light control module converts the modulated current into a voltage signal from which it detects the fault type.