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Patent EP-0888071-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HARTMANN HANS-JOERG
IPC: A45B17/00
Filed: 1997-01-28
Granted: 2001-08-08
Abstract: A standing umbrella includes an upright pole, a top affixed to the upper end of the upright pole, a slide member displaceably mounted on the upright pole, at least four tensioning struts having free outer ends and inner ends linked to the slide member at respective pivots, a flexible cover affixed to the tensioning struts, and flexible carrier elements extending between the top and the tensioning struts. Displacement of the slide member towards the lower end of the upright pole moves the tensioning struts into positions in which they almost extend perpendicularly to the upright pole, diametrically opposite ones of the tensioning struts enclosing an angle of less than 180 DEG , whereby the umbrella is opened, and displacement of the slide member towards the upper end of the upright pole causes the umbrella to be closed. A flexible member extends between the tensioning struts and is affixed thereto for limiting the opening movement of the tensioning struts.
Patent EP-0824672-B1 (EP)
Inventor: D ANGELO SEVERINO
IPC: G01M17/007
Filed: 1997-02-14
Granted: 2000-03-29
Abstract: A chassis dynamometer for simulating the road load and inertia of a vehicle comprised of two axially-movable roller assemblies and a track to guide their axial movement is described. The two independent roller assemblies are free to slide right or left along a track fixed to the lab floor during the vehicle alignment phase that precedes actual testing. Each of said independent roller assemblies includes one or more rollers to engage the driving tire of the vehicle. Said rollers are mechanically coupled to a power absorber and flywheel for simulating the road load and/or inertia of the vehicle. A control system responding to signals from the speed and torque sensors, using a torque split control method, electrically synchronizes the speeds of the two separate assemblies while simulating the selected road load and inertia of the vehicle. Alignment of the vehicle on the dynamometer and positioning of the roller assemblies squarely under the driving tires is achieved by forward and/or reverse rotation of the rollers. A manual or automatic mechanisms locks the individual roller assemblies to the floor track.
Patent EP-0941235-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JONES TERENCE R
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 1997-10-21
Granted: 2003-02-26
Abstract: Cyclic peptide compounds having 11 amino acids joined by a linking unit L, such that the linear dimension between the Calpha carbon of the first amino acid and the Calpha carbon of eleventh amino acid is between about 4 and 12 Ångstrom units; are useful for inhibiting the binding of uPA to the uPAR receptor. Methods for using the cyclic peptide compounds, and compositions containing them, for inhibiting the growth or metastasis of cancerous tumors are also disclosed.
Patent EP-1021406-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MAKRIYANNIS ALEXANDROS
IPC: A61P27/06
Filed: 1997-05-30
Granted: 2006-11-29
Abstract: L'invention décrit un procédé d'inhibition d'anandamide amidase chez un individu ou un animal, ainsi que de nouveaux inhibiteurs d'anandamide amidase. Le procédé décrit et les nouveaux composés peuvent être utilisés afin d'atténuer la douleur chez un individu ou un animal souffrant, réduire les nausées chez un individu traité par chimiothérapie, par exemple une chimiothérapie contre le cancer, supprimer l'appétit chez un individu, réduire la pression intraoculaire d'un individu ou d'un animal souffrant d'un glaucome, et supprimer le système immunitaire chez un individu à qui on a transplanté un organe.
Patent EP-1012771-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LUCERO JAMES A
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 1997-09-18
Granted: 2004-01-02
Abstract: A player feeds a general purpose charge card, such as a VISA, MasterCard or AMERICAN EXPRESS card, or an account identification to a reader at a gaming machine or enters on a keyboard or other input device, information relating to the general purpose charge card or account identification for transmission to a transaction processing facility. The processing facility associates the account information with a gaming account and determines whether to grant a user request. If the request is granted, the gaming machine is enabled and thereafter one or more running net credit balances are kept by accounting for win-lose-draws. After the playing session is over, net playing credit information is automatically transmitted to the transaction processing facility.
Patent EP-0897378-B1 (EP)
Title: Engrais phosphate inorganique
Inventor: HSU JOHN
IPC: C05G5/23
Filed: 1997-10-30
Granted: 2008-07-23
Abstract: L'invention concerne des engrais phosphatés concentrés qui sont rapidement absorbés par des systèmes végétaux et améliorent la croissance végétale. Un tel engrais, lorsqu'il est dilué avec de l'eau, constitue un engrais presque totalement soluble, présentant un pH toléré par le feuillage. L'invention concerne en particulier des engrais comportant de l'acide phosphoreux, ou les sels de celui-ci, combinés avec soit (a) de l'acide polyphosphorique et les sels de celui-ci, soit (b) de l'acide phosphorique et les sels de celui-ci. Cet engrais phosphaté à acides combinés permet d'obtenir, lorsque lesdits acides sont combinés selon des rapports spécifiques, une absorption augmentée du phosphore par les plantes, ce qui favorise la croissance végétale.
Patent EP-0944491-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ANDRE JEAN-LUC
IPC: B60P3/075
Filed: 1997-12-09
Granted: 2001-07-18
Abstract: The flexible link is a securing strap (2) which rests on the tire (5) and is tightened with respect to two fixed points on a carrying structure (7) by which the ends of the strap are retained with fixing pieces. The surface in contact with the running tread comprises successive groups (25) of a plurality of transversal support elements (26) in the form of rollers with a central rod and widened ringed tips (28) and (29) forming contiguous rail wheels by which the strap rests on the tire. This invention is applicable in the field of transport when the load consists of road vehicles.
Patent EP-0886627-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DUVAL RENAUD
IPC: F16D69/02
Filed: 1997-12-17
Granted: 2002-07-24
Abstract: A three-dimensional fiber structure is formed by superposing layers of felt and by bonding them together by needling, then the structure is compressed to obtain a preform having a fiber volume fraction of not less than 20%. The preform is held in its compressed state by being impregnated with a liquid composition containing a bonding agent capable of bonding the fibers of the preform together. Thereafter, the preform consolidated in this way is densified, e.g. by chemical vapor infiltration.
Patent EP-0878599-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MANTECA VICENTE
IPC: E05B65/10
Filed: 1998-04-11
Granted: 2003-07-30
Abstract: The lock has a latch (2) which can be pulled from its locked position against the force of a spring (2a) by a lug on a profile cylinder. It also has two additional bars (5) with which a door can be locked, and which can be moved in opposite directions by a handle only after the latch has been pulled back. The latch and the bars can be moved from their locked positions by an emergency handle on an emergency release. Both the handle and the emergency handle are arranged on a common axis (9) of rotation.
Patent EP-0895918-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SIEBKE ALF
IPC: B60T11/236
Filed: 1998-06-23
Granted: 2003-11-12
Abstract: The outer circumference of a piston (5) has a sealing ring which, on a faulty fitting, is displaced from the covered zone. The seal is deflected to give a leakage into a recess (15) which has a test function.  The recesses (15) are pocket shaped to trigger a test leakage on displacement of the seal, through a faulty assembly.
Patent EP-0908741-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HERRMANN FRANZ
IPC: G01S3/48
Filed: 1998-10-06
Granted: 2002-12-04
Abstract: The direction finder method uses at least two reception antenna elements (Ant1, Ant2) for receiving a HF signal, their output signals each converted into an IF signal of given frequency, converted into a digital signal, before Fourier transformation into the frequency range, for determining the phase difference between the received signals, from which the HF signal incidence angle is calculated.
Patent EP-0913854-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ROEDHAMMER PETER DR
IPC: H01J9/14
Filed: 1998-10-27
Granted: 2002-05-08
Abstract: The method involves joining an unprocessed main body (1) with increased dimensions and without an axial drill hole in a first step concisely with a shaft (5), forming a rotating anode assembly unit, and a further, mechanical processing of the unit to near final dimensions. A focus path layer (2) is applied, and alternatively a final mechanical post-processing to the final dimensions are subsequently performed, whereby the axis of rotation of the shaft is used as reference. The method involves manufacturing a rotating anode assembly unit consisting of a main body (1) and a shaft (5) connected with it. The main body consists of graphite or another temperature-resistant, carbon based material or ceramics, equipped with a focus path layer (2), producing an X-ray radiation, which is applied through a coating method. An unprocessed main body with increased dimensions and without an axial drill hole, is joined, preferably through soldering, in a first step concisely with the shaft, forming the assembly unit, and performing a further, mechanical processing of the unit to near final dimensions, the application of the focus path layer, and alternatively a final mechanical post-processing to the final dimensions, whereby the axis of rotation of the shaft is used as reference for the respective mechanical processing.
Patent EP-0897015-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SHIMADA KAORU
IPC: G01N33/15
Filed: 1998-07-27
Granted: 2003-02-05
Abstract: This invention relates to a method for evaluating the susceptibility of pharmaceutical drugs to metabolism by a specific cytochrome P-450 isozyme. which comprises contacting the sample compound with a reagent composition prepared by adding the specific cytochrome P-450 isozyme to liver microsomes lacking said specific cytochrome P-450 isozyme in a carrier material. More particularly, this invention relates to a useful in vitro quantitative assay for drug metabolism by P-450 isozymes such as CYP2D6, CYP2C19, and CYP2A6. This invention also relates to a reagent composition which is useful for said in vitro assay.
Patent EP-0957156-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CARDOLA SERGIO
IPC: C11D1/29
Filed: 1998-05-15
Granted: 2005-04-20
Abstract: The present invention describes liquid acidic cleaning compositions suitable for cleaning bathroom surfaces comprising a homo or copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone, or a mixture thereof, a polysaccharide polymer, or a mixture thereof, an anionic surfactant, and an acid. These compositions deliver improved shine to the treated surface as well as improved next-time cleaning benefit on said surface.
Patent EP-1009394-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TROFAST JAN
IPC: A61K31/165
Filed: 1998-01-13
Granted: 2004-01-14
Abstract: A dry powder composition comprising formoterol and a carrier substance, both of which are in finely divided form, wherein the formulation has a poured bulk density of from 0.28 to 0.38 g/ml is useful in the treatment of respiratory disorders.
Patent EP-0965238-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LEHMUS MARJA-LEENA
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 1998-01-27
Granted: 2004-04-28
Abstract: A subscriber identity module makes it possible to integrate different smart card functions with the SIM card used in a mobile station. The invention enables new diversified service combinations to be implemented so as to allow them to be utilized via a data communication device, such as a mobile station. A feature characteristic of these service combinations is that a part of the series of actions is carried out in a system and/or application external to the data communication system and the data communication device in addition to or instead of wireless communication between the mobile station and the data communication system/application.
Patent EP-0961842-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BERGER BERND
IPC: C23G3/02
Filed: 1998-01-22
Granted: 2002-10-30
Abstract: A process and device are disclosed for the continuous chemical descaling of metal strips in a pickling bath. A number of pickling jets (4) is perpendicularly applied to the surface to be descaled of the strip (1) and form a gushing stream SS around their point of impact in the pickling tank (2).
Patent EP-0901803-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HAGA NORIO
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 1998-02-18
Granted: 2006-02-15
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif et un procédé permettant de traiter les images d'une rencontre de football, par exemple, en améliorant les impressions propres à la retransmission en direct depuis un stade. On y parvient en simulant avec une précision largement accrue le mouvement des joueurs par rapport au mouvement des joueurs réels. Un processeur d'images présente le mouvement d'un joueur donné imitant le mouvement d'un joueur réel, dans un espace à trois dimensions. Le processeur vérifie s'il y a correspondance entre une condition préétablie (S21-S24, etc.) et l'état équivalent d'une interaction (distance, etc.) de telle ou telle cible (par exemple, adversaire ou ballon), elle-même en relation avec le joueur pendant la rencontre, avec le joueur proprement dit, d'une part, ou une correspondance entre ladite condition et l'état équivalent d'une relation concernant le déroulement de la rencontre, d'autre part. Quand il a vérifié l'existence de cette correspondance, le processeur dirige les yeux du joueur vers la cible (S25, S26, S28, etc.). L'utilisation dudit processeur est particulièrement indiquée pour le traitement des images lié aux rencontres de football.
Patent EP-1007553-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FASANO ALESSIO
IPC: G01N33/566
Filed: 1998-02-18
Granted: 2007-04-11
Abstract: Receptors for the zonula occludens toxin of Vibrio cholera, as well as methods involving the use of the same are disclosed.
Patent EP-1047824-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BENSON DOUGLAS HERRIN
IPC: D04H3/033
Filed: 1998-01-23
Granted: 2003-04-02
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for making a strong and soft nonwoven web. A neckable nonwoven web is fed in a first direction. The neckable nonwoven web is subjected to incremental stretching in a direction perpendicular to the first direction. A tensioning force is applied to the neckable nonwoven web to neck the nonwoven web. Optionally, the necked nonwoven web may be subjected to mechanical stabilization after necking to provide a stabilized extensible necked nonwoven web. The nonwoven web is then subjected to incremental stretching in a direction perpendicular to the first direction to provide a strong and soft nonwoven web.
Patent EP-0966224-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BERNSTEIN PAUL S
IPC: A61B3/12
Filed: 1998-03-11
Granted: 2002-07-24
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new and useful method and apparatus for use in determining the levels of macular pigments in the tissue of live subjects. Specifically, the method and apparatus of the present invention provide a non-invasive, rapid, and objective determination of the macular carotenoid levels, and in turn, offer valuable diagnostic information applicable to large populations. The present invention measures the levels of macular carotenoid pigments, as well as other retinal materials. Monochromatic laser light is projected onto a retina, preferably in the macular area. A very sensitive detection system then detects light scattered from the retina. The majority of the light is scattered elastically at the same wavelength of the laser in a manner known as Rayleigh scattering. A very small fraction of laser light is scattered inclastically at a wavelength different from that of the laser in a manner known as Raman scattering. The Raman scattered light is selected and then routed to a detection system, wherein the results are calibrated against actual standards for the particular retinal material being tested.
Patent EP-0972182-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GRIFFIN ALFRED J JR
IPC: G01N3/00
Filed: 1998-03-31
Granted: 2002-01-30
Abstract: An electrostatic adhesion tester for thin film conductors. In one embodiment, a device is provided for testing the adhesion strength of a thin film conductor that has been formed upon a substrate. The device includes an adhesion tester that is primarily comprised of a conducting portion. The conducting portion is applied to the thin film conductor so that it does not physically contact the thin film conductor, but leaves a small space therebetween. A power supply may further be provided for coupling to either the adhesion tester, the thin film conductor, or both in order to create a potential difference between the conducting portion and the thin film conductor. The potential difference creates an electric field between the conducting portion and the thin film conductor that induces stress in the thin film conductor. A measuring device may also be provided for coupling to the adhesion tester and the thin film conductor in order to measure an electrical parameter of the electric field, which is indicative of the adhesion strength.
Patent EP-1012407-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BLOMGREN STIG
IPC: E02F3/36
Filed: 1998-05-13
Granted: 2004-02-18
Abstract: A device for coupling of an implement (1) to the operating arm of an excavator, comprising an operating arm attachment (25) and a locking member (50) with a hydraulic cylinder (51) and a control unit (41) for supplying the cylinder with an operating pressure, the cylinder having double pistons (57, 58) with piston rods (52, 53) forming locking wedges, wherein the pressure area of the piston is greater on the plus side for locking than on the minus side for opening, said device also comprising implement attachment with coupling members (4, 5) and locking elements (80, 81) by means of which the implement attachment is coupled to the operating-arm attachment under the influence of the locking member, which operating-arm attachment is provided with two links (26, 27) having counter-supports (39) for cooperation with counter-supports (16, 17) on the implement attachment, the locking member thus exerting pressure on the links in order to press them against the coupling member. According to the invention the cylinder is loosely mounted in openings (93, 94) in the links and stop members are arranged on the cylinder and a link to prevent rotation of the cylinder. Furthermore the control unit also pressurizes the chambers (71, 72) on said plus sides even during locking. The control unit pressurizes the chambers (73, 74) on said minus sides even when the locking wedges are moved from opening to locking position and when the locking wedges assume locking positions. A non-return valve (45) is arranged in the locking connection between the control unit and the chambers (71, 72) on said plus sides, this valve being openable to emptying of the latter chambers by means of the operating pressure.
Patent EP-0993486-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VEZZANI CORRADO
IPC: B29B9/00
Filed: 1998-06-08
Granted: 2003-08-27
Abstract: A method for producing an elastomeric mixture based on the steps of mixing the additives and/or fillers of the predetermined composition of the mixture to be produced into a solution of at least one elastomer in one or more solvents, removing the solvent from the mixture thus obtained, and granulating the mixture to produce dry granules of elastomeric mixture.
Patent EP-1018964-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HENNIG RUNE
IPC: A61B17/34
Filed: 1998-09-15
Granted: 2003-05-21
Abstract: The invention concerns a device for adjusting stereotactically and endoscopically located equipment, including pharmaceutical agents, radiation sources and organic material, comprising a holder and a fixing key, where the holder comprises a lower ring (1) for receiving a ball (2) which will form a ball joint, and an upper ring (3) for locking the ball in a specific position, where the ball (2) has a channel for insertion of medical instruments, and where the lower ring (1) has an external threaded surface (8) for direct screwing to an area of a patient's skull. The device is characterized by the fact that the ball's (2) central point, and thereby the ball joint's fulcrum is arranged for positioning on a level with the patient's cranium by way of a groove-like or curved surface (21) on the holder which forms an abutment for the ball (2). The invention also concerns a method for adjusting different stereotactically and endoscopically located equipment, including pharmaceutical agents, by means of the device, and application of the method in different contexts.
Patent EP-1021503-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WILLMAN KENNETH WILLIAM
IPC: C11D1/14
Filed: 1998-10-09
Granted: 2003-01-29
Abstract: Surfactant system mixtures of mid-chain branched primary alkyl sulfate surfactants useful in cleaning compositions, especially for lower water temperature applications, formulated with higher levels (above about 20%) of linear alkyl benzene sulfonate and low levels of cationic surfactants.
Patent EP-1047614-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HUNT MARSHA DORIS THOMPSON
IPC: B65D75/28
Filed: 1998-10-16
Granted: 2005-12-07
Abstract: A flexible paper popcorn package in the form of an easily expandable, nontrapping bag (18) is disclosed including a bottom wall (20) and a top wall (22) interconnected together adjacent their circular outer peripheries (20a, 22a) by first and second interconnection portions (26a, 26b). In one preferred form, the top wall (22) is formed by first and second wall portions (22b, 22c) interconnected together by a peelable closure seal (28). In another preferred form, the top wall (22) is formed from a first portion (22d) having an access opening closed by a closure portion (22e) interconnected by a seal (40) including the peelable closure seal portion (40a) to the first portion (22d). In still another preferred form, the bottom and top walls (20, 22) are interconnected together by their interconnection to gussetted side panels (50, 52), with the peelable closure seal being formed in the interconnection between the bottom and top walls (20, 22). The bottom and top walls (20, 22) expand into an opposing double domed shape as the popcorn kernels are being popped in the microwave oven. This domed shape of the bottom wall (22) keeps the unpopped popcorn huddled closer together and enhances the bag (18) to rock to maximize gravimetric separation. The bag (18) provides a serving bowl function when the peelable closure seal has been opened providing access to the interior of the bag (18) and specifically to the popped popcorn located therein.
Patent EP-0967536-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BERGMANN KONRAD DR
IPC: F03G7/06
Filed: 1999-04-30
Granted: 2003-07-16
Abstract: A sturdy, conical copper web plate is fitted in the longitudinal mid-surface plane of a wax container (1) under prestress. Prestress in this plate causes a dimensional change in the wax container along one of its cross-sectional axes. The plate's strength-breadth ratio prevents a bulge in it. Any temperature change in water contacting the wax container alters the wax volume to cause a pin (4) to shift and readjust the temperature.
Patent EP-0995373-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BOEGLE DAGOBERT
IPC: A47C1/124
Filed: 1999-10-14
Granted: 2003-01-02
Abstract: A hanging yoke (2) of one chair hangs in a detent yoke (3) of an adjoining second chair. The detent yoke has at least one arm (4) which is mounted displaceable underneath the seat shell in an opening of the tubular frame (1) and has a different width saw-tooth shaped detent pattern (6). A locking element (7) arranged around at least one arm is formed from an operator element (8) and two snap-fit noses (9) in the form of a three-quarter tube to enclose the tubular frame.   The detent yoke and locking element can be made of plastic material.