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Patent EP-1289632-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DELLBY FREDERIK
IPC: B01D65/02
Filed: 2001-05-11
Granted: 2009-07-29
Abstract: This invention relates to a method and a device for purifying water by means of inverted osmosis, ultra or nanofiltration or the like. The device comprises a raw water inlet (10) which via a pressurizing pump (15) is connected to a filter housing (24) in order to achieve an increased pressure of the water in the filter housing. The filter housing comprises a filter inlet (23), an outlet conduit (27) for purified water and a reject outlet (29) which is connected to a first branched off conduit (20) connected to the filter inlet (23) in order to form a circulation circuit (19) for concentrated unpurified water. The circulation circuit comprises a circulation pump (21) and a second branched off conduit (31) connected to a sewage drain (32) or the like for tapping off unpurified water. The device also comprises means for flushing (12, 18, 30), which when the pumps (15, 21) are not activated operates such that the raw water inlet is connected to the circulation circuit (19) and thereby forces the raw water in the direction towards and through the filter inlet (23) in order to expel a major part of the water not purified in the circulation circuit through the sewage (32).
Patent EP-1303505-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FISCHER REINER
IPC: C07C69/67
Filed: 2001-06-08
Granted: 2008-09-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel phenyl-substituted 5,6-dihydro-pyrone derivatives of the formula (I) in which W, X, Y, Z, G, A, B, Q<SUP>1 </SUP>and Q<SUP>2 </SUP>are each as defined in the description, to a plurality of processes for their preparation and to their use as pesticides and herbicides.
Patent EP-1320336-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ULMSTEN ULF IVAR
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 2001-08-17
Granted: 2005-07-27
Abstract: A vaginal insert has a flexible body either in the form of a belt or a split cylinder. In either case, the insert may be coiled into a coiled state. The body has a reduced diameter when coiled and exhibits a resilient bias toward uncoiling and expanding in diameter from the coiled state. When the insert is inserted into the vagina of a patient, it expands and presses against the vaginal wall. This pressure in itself may be therapeutic, e.g., in treating cystocele and incontinence. A medicament may be conjoined with the insert that is introduced to the patient through contact with the insert. The insert can have a simultaneous mechanical and pharmacological effect, e.g., in the instance of treating incontinence with a drug and pressure. The belt-type body may incorporate mating ridges and grooves to keep the insert in a cylindrical configuration. Latch elements may be incorporated on the insert to support the insert in an expanded, partially uncoiled state.
Patent EP-1350084-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KENNY ROBERT PATRICK
IPC: G01M11/08
Filed: 2001-12-19
Granted: 2009-12-02
Abstract: Methods, and corresponding apparatus, for detecting the occurrence of cracks or fractures are described and claimed. The methods utilize Bragg gratings, and the occurrence of a crack is detected by detecting a change in the reflectance and/or transmittance characteristics of the Bragg grating when the crack is transmitted to it. In addition to merely detecting that a crack has occurred, the methods may also provide information on the position of the fracture along the length of the Bragg grating. This may be achieved by comparing the peak intensities and/or widths of the optical reflectance spectra of the unbroken and broken grating. In certain preferred embodiments the Bragg gratings are interrogated using the combination of a broad band source and an optical spectrum analyser, or a tunable laser source and a broad band detector.
Patent EP-1334017-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WANKE PETER
IPC: B60T8/1755
Filed: 2001-10-30
Granted: 2011-04-27
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé qui permet de réguler la stabilité de conduite d'un véhicule, et selon lequel des pressions sont déterminées séparément pour les freins du véhicule, en fonction de plusieurs grandeurs d'entrée, de sorte que des interventions de freinage individuelles sur les roues augmentent la stabilité de conduite dudit véhicule. Afin d'augmenter la stabilité de conduite d'un véhicule, il est déterminé, le comportement de marche du véhicule étant stable, s'il existe une tendance de comportement instable en cas de pilotage hautement dynamique. Si tel est le cas, une intervention préalable du freinage a lieu, alors que le comportement de marche du véhicule est encore stable.
Patent EP-1231087-B1 (EP)
Title: Suspension and rotobaler
Inventor: VIAUD JEAN
IPC: A01F15/07
Filed: 2002-01-17
Granted: 2006-10-11
Abstract: The suspension system for the axle (28) of a tractor-drawn round baler comprises arms (34) which grip the axle and are mounted in spherical bearings (36) on the baler frame. An Independent claim is included for a round baler fitted with the suspension.
Patent EP-1380588-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DUDZIK HORST
IPC: C07F7/08
Filed: 2002-09-26
Granted: 2004-01-21
Abstract: Siloxane compounds with optionally branched 16-50C hydrocarbon groups attached to non-terminal silicon atoms are new. Siloxane compounds of formula (I) are new. R = optionally branched 16-50C hydrocarbyl;  a = 0.8-1.5;  b = 3 to a. An Independent claim is also included for mould release agents with a delustering effect for the production of plastic mouldings, especially polyurethane mouldings, such release agents containing (I) as homogenizing agents.
Patent EP-1298333-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHOERWERTH MATHIAS
IPC: F16D65/12
Filed: 2002-09-27
Granted: 2006-07-26
Abstract: The locking nut for attaching a brake disk to the wheel of a rail vehicle has a clamping section (9) separated from the body of the nut by two parallel slits (10a, 10b). This is deformed when a bolt is screwed into the nut to lock it in place. <??>An Independent claim is included for a method for making the nut.
Patent EP-1406265-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ENGELHARDT MARKUS
IPC: G11C7/22
Filed: 2002-10-02
Granted: 2007-01-03
Abstract: The method involves utilizing a clock signal from a serial interface (110), and an original read strobe signal from a read device for asynchronous read access to a single port RAM (120). A single modified read strobe signal is generated for the asynchronous read access to the RAM such that simultaneous access of read and write operation is avoided, whenever serial write and the asynchronous read access occurs. An independent claim is also included for avoiding access collision during read and write operations to a single-port RAM.
Patent EP-1431993-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STEIJNER MAGNUS
IPC: H04M1/02
Filed: 2002-12-19
Granted: 2007-01-17
Abstract: Switch device (30), adapted for use in a terminal comprising a first terminal member and a second terminal member pivotably connected to the first terminal member, said switch device comprising a switch (31,37) which can be set to an open or closed state, and a displaceable switch activator member (32) devised to set said switch by engagement with a cooperating member (36), wherein said switch activator member and said cooperating member are conductive, such that an electrical connection between them is accomplished upon activation of said switch activator member. The switch device provides, in an integrated unit, both a switch for detection of open or closed state of the terminal, and a connector for establishing electrical contact between the two terminal members. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1300478-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KLINKENBERG PHILIPPE
IPC: C21D9/56
Filed: 2002-08-20
Granted: 2006-06-28
Abstract: Continuous cooling of steel strip (S) consists of subjecting the strip to slow cooling with boiling water followed by rapid quenching in compartments. Between these two cooling operations, the strip is passed through an airlock or sealing device to assure a controlled transition, between the first slow cooling and the second rapid cooling, whilst reducing water losses between the two operations. <??>The continuous cooling of steel strip consists of subjecting the strip to the following operations: <??>(a) a first cooling of the boiling water type; <??>(b) a second cooling with a rapid water or quenching operation; <??>(c) between these two cooling operations, the strip is passed through an airlock or sealing device to assure a controlled transition, preferably by pressure and temperature, between the first slow cooling and the second rapid cooling, whilst reducing water losses between the two cooling operations. <??>The succession of these three operations is operated so that the duration of flow between two consecutive operations is as short as possible. <??>Independent claims are also included for the following: <??>(a) a device for putting this method of cooling into operation; <??>(b) a method for the regulation of the device by controlling the temperature and pressure in each compartment of the cooling device.
Patent EP-1399639-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SMITH BRIAN
IPC: F16F1/32
Filed: 2002-02-26
Granted: 2006-01-25
Abstract: A sonic drilling head includes a spindle which is both rotated and vibrated at sonic frequency to effect ground penetration of members such as drill rods, etc. Two pairs of rotating eccentric masses are mounted in a sine generator housing. The pairs of masses have intersecting axis. A spiral bevel gear and drive shaft rotate the first pair of masses which engage the second pair of masses so that the pairs of masses are driven in opposite directions. Rotation is imparted to the spindle through a geared bearing isolated by a pack of precision disc springs, which also cooperate with a second set of precision disc springs to isolate the vibrations of the rotating eccentric masses from an outer housing of the sonic drill head.
Patent EP-1383973-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WALLTHER HARRY
IPC: E04G3/32
Filed: 2002-02-13
Granted: 2009-01-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for personal protection at such scaffolds that consist of scaffold posts (5, 6) and lying scaffold elements (7, 8, 15), coupled between the posts. The protective device consists of two protective post (26, 27) and a protective rail (32) with a variable length that extends between the protective posts. The protective rail is equipped with joint devices in their ends for a joined connection between the protective posts. The protective posts are equipped with coupling devices (28-31) for releasable connection with the scaffold. Thus the protective posts and the associated protective rail may gradually be moved between different vertical positions due to the need for protection.
Patent EP-1302544-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SASAKI MASAHIRO
IPC: C12N5/071
Filed: 2002-04-17
Granted: 2009-02-04
Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a medium supplement for animal cell culture and an animal cell culture medium. The present invention relates to a medium supplement for animal cell culture comprising sericin or a sericin derivative and an animal cell culture medium comprising at least said medium supplement and a basal medium composition.
Patent EP-1401550-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STRAND ASBJORN
IPC: F26B17/20
Filed: 2002-05-16
Granted: 2005-02-16
Abstract: A process and means for drying sticky or gluey materials uses an arrangement of rotor arms that are adjusted so that feed materials are rapidly mixed into the bed material. The moisture content of the bed material is kept below the moisture limit of the glue zone.
Patent EP-1404749-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DIAS ANTHONY J
IPC: B60C1/00
Filed: 2002-05-29
Granted: 2009-02-25
Abstract: The present invention is a blend of an halogenated elastomer and a clay, desirably an exfoliated clay, to form a nanocomposite suitable for an air barrier. In one embodiment, the halogenated elastomer is a polymer comprising C4 to C7 isoolefin derived units, a para-methylstyrene derived units, and para-(halomethylstyrene) derived units. In another embodiment, the halogenated elastomer is a butyl-type rubber. The clay may or may not have an additional exfoliating treatment present prior to blending with the interpolymer. The interpolymer/clay mixture forms a distinct phase in the nanocomposite blend of the invention. The blend of the invention has improved air barrier properties and is suitable as an innerliner or innertube.
Patent EP-1415208-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FISCHER DETLEF
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2002-07-26
Granted: 2010-09-08
Abstract: A method is disclosed for a system including at least one process management computer and a number of field devices, whereby status and control signals are transmitted between at least some of the field devices and the process management computer using a TCP/IP protocol over a communication channel, preferably a radio connection and/or the Internet. A process management system includes a process management computer with a web-server, a client computer with an Internet browser and a number of sensors and actuators. The process management system may preferably be operated by way of the Internet, using the client computer.
Patent EP-1421069-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BAVETSIAS VASSILIOS
IPC: C07C233/43
Filed: 2002-08-30
Granted: 2011-08-10
Abstract: Cyclopenta[g]quinazolines of formula (I): and esters and amides thereof may be made by a process including the step of ring-closing a compound of formula (III): wherein R and Ar 1  are as defined above and X is an alkoxy, aryloxy or optionally substituted amino group;   
or a protected derivative thereof;   
to form a compound of formula (II): wherein R and Ar 1  are as defined above and X is an alkoxy, aryloxy or optionally substituted amino group;   
or a protected derivative thereof.
Patent EP-1430314-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HEIJNA ROELAND J
IPC: G01R19/04
Filed: 2002-08-29
Granted: 2006-12-06
Abstract: A minimum detector arrangement comprising a minimum detector for detecting a minimum value of an input signal and generating a first output signal indicative for an approximation of the minimum value of the input signal. The minimum detector arrangement is characterized in that it further comprises a replica of the minimum detector for receiving another input signal and generating a second output signal indicative for an error in said approximation. The minimum detector and the replica of the minimum detector being coupled to a signal combination unit for generating a third output signal indicative for a more accurate approximation of the minimum value of the input signal.
Patent EP-1404572-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GAREN RUNE
IPC: B63H25/46
Filed: 2002-05-06
Granted: 2007-05-09
Abstract: A mounting arrangement for a propeller device (8), e.g. a transverse propeller, which is disposed in a channel (4) of a vessel's hull (2). The propeller device (8) comprises a tubular casing (10) and a propeller (12), which is rotatably mounted in the casing (10). Between the casing (10) and the channel (4) there is created an annulus (22), wherein there are mounted resilient air containers (30, 32) for elastic, vibration-damping mounting of the casing (10) in the channel (4).At each end of the annulus (22) there is mounted an air container (30,32), which extends round the casing (10) and seals the annulus (22). A compressed air source (50) is connected to the respective air containers (30, 32) via controllable valves (60, 62). Furthermore, a sensor (80) for measuring the channel's (4) vibration and a sensor (20) for measuring the propeller's rotational frequency are provided. By controlling the valves (60, 62) the air containers' (30, 32) spring stiffness can be controlled for minimising the vibration that is transmitted from the casing (10) to the channel (4) during the propeller device's (8) operation.
Patent EP-1572038-B1 (EP)
Inventor: AEBI MAX
IPC: A61F2/44
Filed: 2002-12-17
Granted: 2008-03-05
Abstract: L'invention concerne un implant intervertébral (1), notamment un disque artificiel, comportant un axe central (2), une partie supérieure (10), conçue pour appuyer contre la plaque de base d'un élément de vertèbre supérieure, et une partie inférieure (20), conçue pour appuyer contre la plaque de couverture d'un élément de vertèbre inférieure (1). La partie supérieure (10) comporte une face latérale ventrale (11), une face latérale dorsale (12), deux faces latérales (13, 14), une face d'appui supérieure (15) et une face inférieure (16). La partie inférieure (20) comprend une face latérale ventrale (21), une face latérale dorsale (22), deux faces latérales (23, 24), une face d'appui inférieure (25) et une face supérieure (26). Les deux parties (10; 20) sont mutuellement mobiles au moyen d'une articulation (30) disposée entre elles (10; 20), cette articulation (30) étant un joint de cardan doté de deux axes de rotation (3; 4) mutuellement perpendiculaires.
Patent EP-1486536-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HARASHINA HATSUHIKO
IPC: C08K5/00
Filed: 2002-11-28
Granted: 2007-01-24
Abstract: A flame-retardant resin composition comprises (A) a base resin; (B) a flame retardant comprising (B1) at least one aromatic resin selected from a polyphenylene oxide-series resin and a polyphenylene sulfide-series resin, (B2) a phosphoric ester, and (B3) a nitrogen-containing cyclic compound; and (C) a styrenic resin having a melt flow rate of not more than 8g/10 minutes. The base resin may be a polyester-series resin. The styrenic resin (C) may be a styrenic resin having a melt flow rate of 0.1g/10 minutes to not more than 5g/10 minutes. The phosphoric ester (B2) may be a condensed phosphoric ester, and the nitrogen-containing cyclic compound (B3) may be a polyphosphate of an amino group-containing triazine compound, a polyphosphoric acid amide, or others. The present invention provides a flame-retardant resin composition which has been flame-retarded without using a halogen-containing flame retardant.
Patent EP-1436526-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LIU ZENG GANG
IPC: F16H57/08
Filed: 2002-09-16
Granted: 2005-04-06
Abstract: The invention concerns a reduction gear ring of the epicyclic train type, in particular for motor vehicle starters, mounted so as to be immovable with respect to rotation in a casing and comprising internal teeth which mesh with the planet wheels of the gear box. This ring, characterised in that it is composed of two parts, an external part (31) mounted in the said casing and an internal ring part (33) carrying the internal tooth, which is able to be mounted coaxially in the external ring part (31) and is formed by several separate ring segments (35, 36). The invention can be used for motor vehicles.
Patent EP-1348906-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MARTIN JOHANNES
IPC: F23G5/00
Filed: 2003-01-21
Granted: 2005-08-10
Abstract: Typically, 1000 kg of rubbish with an ash content weighing 220 kg may be burnt on a grate. 100 kg of recirculated ash or slag may be added to the charge. 20 kg of fly ash may pass through a boiler heated by the incinerator and is filtered out of the flue gases and removed from the system.  300 kg of incombustible material is removed from the grate and passes through a wet cleaning stage. A separator recirculates 100 kg of unsintered or unmelted material and 200 kg of sintered slag is removed from the system. Cold primary air is used to keep the temperature of the fire bed comparatively cool just above the grate.
Patent EP-1354968-B1 (EP)
Inventor: OLBRICH ARMIN DR
IPC: C25B1/00
Filed: 2003-04-04
Granted: 2009-07-08
Abstract: Process for electrochemically digesting powdered precursors comprises introducing a powder charge between two liquid-permeable electrodes of an electrolysis cell. The powder charge flows from the electrolyte vertically to the electrode surfaces. An Independent claim is also included for an electrolysis cell.
Patent EP-1357029-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SALICINI SANDRO
IPC: B65B11/32
Filed: 2003-04-22
Granted: 2006-02-15
Abstract: On a wrapping machine (1) for conditioning stacks (2) of products (3), a stack (2) of products (3) is conditioned inside a tubular wrapping (51) by folding a sheet (4) of heat-seal wrapping material into a U about the stack (2) inside a radial seat (7) of a wrapping wheel (5), and by bringing two opposite lateral flaps (25) of the U-folded sheet (4) of wrapping material into contact with each other by means of a folding gripper (26), the jaws (29, 31) of which have respective end sealing members (47, 45), and oscillate about an axis (6) of rotation of the wrapping wheel (5) to move with respect to each other to and from a closed position, and to accompany the radial seat (7) along part of a travelling step of the wrapping wheel (5). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1365461-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SATSUMA MICHIO
IPC: H01M2/16
Filed: 2003-05-13
Granted: 2010-07-28
Abstract: An adhesive composition-supporting separator for a battery includes a porous substrate supporting thereon a thermally cross-linkable adhesive composition comprising a multi-functional isocyanate and a reactive polymer having a functional group capable of reacting with an isocyanato group of the multi-functional isocyanate; an electrode/separator laminate is obtained by contact pressing the adhesive composition-supporting separator for a battery against electrodes; and an electrode/separator bonded material having a cross-linked adhesive composition is obtained by heating the electrode/separator laminate to thereby react the multifunctional isocyanate with the reactive polymer for causing cross-linking.
Patent EP-1366728-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BARTOCCI EZIO
IPC: A61C17/06
Filed: 2003-05-14
Granted: 2006-06-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a surgical suction unit in particular for dental surgeries, comprising:  a liquid-ring suction pump (2); an input unit (1), upstream of said pump (2), connected to the various points of use; a separator unit (3), downstream of said pump (2), which said separator unit comprises first means (20) designed to separate the solid and liquid particles from the fluids received from the pump, and second means (23) designed to separate the remaining liquids from the air; a first tank (21) designed to collect said solid and liquid parts; a second tank (25) designed to collect said liquids; and means (5) designed to place said second tank in communication with the pump inlet.  <??>The unit according to the invention combines the advantages of known liquid-ring systems (high negative pressure values achievable, ability to discharge aspirated fluids continuously), but is not subject to their limitations, especially high water consumption. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1541754-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BEST WALTER DR
IPC: D21F7/08
Filed: 2003-08-21
Granted: 2005-12-07
Abstract: A liquid-permeable support (1) as or for a paper machine clothing that is usable in the press section of a paper machine, has >=2 plies (2, 3) that brace against one another via discrete bracing components, where at the points where the plies brace against one another, there is applied on one or both sides, an elastic coating (12, 13), which is embodied elastically, such that the spacing of the plies under pressure loading is decreased. A liquid-permeable support as or for a paper machine clothing that is usable in the press section of a paper machine, has >=2 plies that brace against one another via discrete bracing components (4-9), where at the points where the plies brace against one another, there is applied on one or both sides, an elastic coating, which is embodied elastically, such that the spacing of the plies under pressure loading is decreased by elastic compression of the coating, and upon pressure relief is increased again by elastic recovery of the coating.