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Patent EP-0812270-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KULKA HARVEY J
IPC: G08C15/06
Filed: 1996-03-08
Granted: 2003-05-14
Abstract: A transponder and sensor apparatus with on-board power supply is mounted in or on a vehicle tire. A pressure sensor, a temperature sensor and a tire rotation sensor are mounted in a housing along with the transponder, the power supply and an antenna. Upon receiving an interrogation signal from a remote interrogator, the transponder activates the sensors to sense tire pressure and temperature and then backscatter-modulates the radio frequency signal from the interrogator with the tire condition parameter data from the sensors to return the backscatter modulated signal to the interrogator.
Patent EP-0900056-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JACOBS SCOTT
IPC: A61C19/06
Filed: 1996-04-17
Granted: 2005-10-19
Abstract: A dual dental tray assembly is provided which includes a pliable resilient outer dental tray using a pre-formed thin inner tray of thermoplastic material that nests inside the pliable outer tray. The two are heated to between 145 DEG -160 DEG  F. During this time the inner tray is more formable, allowing for the inner tray to be accurately formed over the patient's teeth. The outer tray also prolongs the time during which the inner tray is moldable. The outer tray also operates as a seal with the gums to create a better vacuum created by the patient's sucking. Thus, the inner tray, once formed and cooled, becomes hard and flexible again and provides a thin hard dental tray as accurate as dental trays produced by dentists in their labs on models. The thinner, hard dental tray can then be used for dental treatments including bleaching, fluoride applications, and other dental operations, including provisional crowns and other dental work. The outer tray is usable for fluoride gel treatments.
Patent EP-0840718-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ARHANCET GRACIELA B
IPC: C07C7/20
Filed: 1996-04-19
Granted: 1999-12-29
Abstract: Compositions and methods for inhibiting vinyl aromatic monomer polymerization during processing are disclosed. The compositions comprise a dinitrosalicylic acid derivative and a hydroxylamine compound. The methods comprise adding the composition to the monomer during processing. The preferred composition comprises 3,5-dinitrosalicylic acid or 3,5-dinitrosalicylic methyl ester and bis-(hydroxypropyl)hydroxylamine.
Patent EP-0837724-B1 (EP)
Title: Constructional toys
Inventor: MOTT JONATHAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A63H33/10
Filed: 1996-06-19
Granted: 1999-09-08
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB96/01496 Sec. 371 Date Dec. 29, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Dec. 29, 1997 PCT Filed Jun. 19, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO97/01383 PCT Pub. Date Jan. 16, 1997A constructional toy including a plurality of main building blocks, preferably square and triangular in shape, all having identical grooves in their side faces, the mouth of each groove being narrower than the rest of the groove. The blocks are connected together by connecting elements each having a cross section in the shape of a symmetrical star having 2N points, where N is at least three. Each connecting element is a sliding fit in the grooves in the main blocks, with N adjacent points of its star-shaped cross section trapped in the groove and the other N points outside the groove, thus enabling the blocks to be connected together side face to side face.
Patent EP-0838102-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KOENIG ECKHARD
IPC: H01R43/06
Filed: 1996-06-21
Granted: 1999-11-24
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP96/02706 Sec. 371 Date Mar. 30, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Mar. 30, 1998 PCT Filed Jan. 30, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO97/03486 PCT Pub. Date Jan. 30, 1997A method of manufacturing a flat commutator comprising the steps of providing a support member having segment carrier parts; forming identical grooves in one side of said support member extending radially from the center of the support member, moulding a hub around the grooved support member with moulding compound entering the grooves; reducing the thickness of the support member from the ungrooved or abutment side of the support member until the support member is divided into a plurality of electrically isolated segment carrier parts with the moulding compound exposed in each groove; bonding an annular disc of carbon to the segment carrier parts and dividing said disc into a plurality of commutator segments.
Patent EP-0845984-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ELSTNER ERICH F
IPC: A61K31/42
Filed: 1996-08-21
Granted: 2003-03-12
Abstract: The invention is directed to the use of certain aminoadamantane compounds for the preparation of a medicament useful for the treatment of immune deficiency diseases, such as AIDS, wherein the medicament increases the activity of neutrophils in a patient possessing already activated neutrophils through a concentration of the aminoadamantane compound of from 10-6 to 10<-5> M in blood plasma.
Patent EP-0853740-B1 (EP)
Inventor: EYSTER TODD A
IPC: F16L23/04
Filed: 1996-10-22
Granted: 2001-09-12
Abstract: A coupling assembly (A) for releasably interconnecting first and second annular flanges (26,28) on respective confronting ends of first and second fluid carrying conduit members (22, 24) includes a pair of arcuate coupling halves (2, 4) pivotally joined together at first adjacent ends for circumferentially surrounding said confronting ends. Each arcuate halve includes an arcuate circumferential wall (15,19) having a thickness and a pair of spaced ribs (16,17 and 20,20') extending inwardly from opposite circumferential edges of the wall (15,19). At least one longitudinal locking channel is provided on the outer surface of the opposite end of one of said coupling halves (4). A pair of resilient locking tines (48,50) extends longitudinally from the outer surface of the opposite end of the other one of the coupling halves (2). The locking tines (48, 50) are bendable toward each other for reception within the locking channel. Each tine has an outer edge (54,58) with a radius so that a corresponding inner side of said locking channel makes contact with the outer edge (54,58) of the tine (48,50) during closure and release. Each tine further includes a locking surface (68, 70) which snaps into engagement with the corresponding locking surface (72,74) of the locking channel to releasably hold the coupling halves (2,4) in closed position around the confronting ends. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0876312-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ARRETZ EMMANUEL
IPC: C07C319/24
Filed: 1996-12-03
Granted: 2001-03-14
Abstract: The preparation of organic disulphides and polysulphides by reaction of sulphur with a mercaptan or with a polysulphide of lower sulphur order in order to convert it into polysulphide of higher order, or alternatively by reaction of a mercaptan with an organic polysulphide of high sulphur order in order to convert it into polysulphide of lower sulphur order, in the presence of a catalyst in the form of a resin with a basic function, characterized in that the resin is based on polystyrene-divinylbenzene (PS-DVB) functionalized with primary amino groups and having the general formula (I):    <IMAGE>  (I)    <IMAGE>   being the PS-DVB resin support, L being a linear organic radical which is as long as or longer than the methylene radical (-CH2-).
Patent EP-0956552-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BERNSTEIN JARED C
IPC: G10L15/28
Filed: 1996-11-25
Granted: 2002-07-17
Abstract: A computer system with a speech recognition component provides a method and apparatus for instructing and evaluating the proficiency of human users in skills that can be exhibited through speaking. The computer system tracks linguistic, indexical and paralinguistic characteristics of the spoken input of users, and implements games, data access, instructional systems, and tests. The computer system combines characteristics of the spoken input automatically to select appropriate material and present it in a manner suitable for the user. In one embodiment, the computer system measures the response latency and speaking rate of the user and presents its next spoken display at an appropriate speaking rate. In other embodiments, the computer system identifies the gender and native language of the user, and combines that information with the relative accuracy of the linguistic content of the user's utterance to select and display material that may be easier or more challenging for speakers with these characteristics.
Patent EP-0793958-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KEIL MATHIAS DR RER NAT
IPC: A61K31/215
Filed: 1997-02-28
Granted: 2004-06-02
Abstract: Preparation of fenofibrate composition comprises: (a) mixing particles of fenofibrate (I) with polyvinylpyrrolidone particles, crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone particles and optionally additional aiding materials; (b) treating the mixture with an aqueous solution containing one or more surface active substances at at least 1.5 wt.% based on the dry granulate to be prepared; (c) granulating; and (d) drying.
Patent EP-0788206-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ASSELIN LUC
IPC: H02B13/035
Filed: 1997-01-06
Granted: 2000-07-19
Abstract: The earthed metal-clad circuit breaker has for each pole a metal enclosure with two bushings (4A) to allow conductors to pass through the enclosure. The metal enclosure is filled with a dielectric gas such as sulphur hexafluoride. The enclosure has a first (5A) and a second metal support to carry respectively the fixed contact assembly and the moving contact assembly. Each of these supports has attached to it a metal part (11A), comprised of an annular region (12A) and a deformable conic region (13A), with an axial passage for the conductor emerging from the bushing. A ring (15A) with an internal conic surface is screwed over the annular region (12A).
Patent EP-0836509-B1 (EP)
Title: Single-pass a-v lead for pacing with stimulation of right ventricular outflow tract
Inventor: BORNZIN GENE A
IPC: A61N1/05
Filed: 1997-01-29
Granted: 2005-07-20
Abstract: A single-pass A-V lead for cardiac pacing comprises a lead body having an atrial electrode and a right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) electrode. Preformed bends in the lead body are configured such that the atrial and RVOT electrodes are biased against walls of the right atrium and the RVOT respectively. Biasing forces generated by the preformed bends help to maintain the atrial and RVOT electrodes in their respective positions following implantation. The lead advantageously permits ventricular stimulation in the RVOT, resulting in an improved sequence of ventricular activation and a corresponding increase in cardiac output. Branched and unbranched embodiments of the lead are disclosed.
Patent EP-0939808-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WALKER VIRGINIA K
IPC: C12N1/15
Filed: 1997-06-03
Granted: 2006-02-15
Abstract: A novel class of thermal hysteresis, antifreeze proteins (THPs) has been isolated and purified from Choristoneura sp., including the eastern spruce budworm C. fumiferana. The invention provides for nucleic acids which encode these antifreeze proteins. The invention also provides for antibodies reactive to these novel antifreeze proteins. The invention also includes a method for decreasing the freezing point of an aqueous solution by adding these novel antifreeze proteins to the solution.
Patent EP-0906583-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DAMES ANDREW NICHOLAS
IPC: G08B13/24
Filed: 1997-06-19
Granted: 2003-08-27
Abstract: A detector for sensing the presence of a magnetic tag having an axis of easy magnetization, which comprises (1) either (i) a magnet or (ii) a pair of magnets arranged in magnetic opposition, the magnet or magnets being disposed so as to define a spatial region through or across which the magnetic tag is, in use, passed, the disposition of the magnet(s) and the resultant magnetic field pattern being such as to cause a change in polarity of the magnetization of the magnetic tag in the course of its passage through a magnetic null within the spatial region; and (2) a receiver coil or coils positioned above and in proximity to one pole of the magnet (where a single magnet is employed), or positioned between the pair of magnets (where two magnets are employed) and arranged to detect magnetic dipole radiation emitted by a magnetic tag as it passes through the magnetic null with the easy axis of magnetization of the tag oriented in the direction of travel. The receiver coils are preferably constructed as an assembly of printed circuit boards whose conductive tracks are interconnected to form a three dimensional coil having windings in the various layers.
Patent EP-0920316-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FINK-JENSEN ANDERS
IPC: A61K31/445
Filed: 1997-07-25
Granted: 2006-06-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the treatment of psychotic disorders.
Patent EP-0949923-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BOUNINE JEAN-PAUL
IPC: A61K38/08
Filed: 1997-11-14
Granted: 2002-09-04
Abstract: The invention concerns a stabilised pharmaceutical composition, with a combined quinopristine/dalfopristine base, containing at least a stoichiometric amount of methanesulphonic acid or hydrochloric acid and is characterised in that its pH is included in the {3.5; 5} interval.
Patent EP-0946127-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BELL EUGENE
IPC: A61K6/00
Filed: 1997-11-12
Granted: 2003-08-20
Abstract: Single and double density biopolymer foams, composite biopolymer foams including both single and double density foams, and methods of preparing these foams and composite foams are described. Also described are biocompatible constructs which include single or double density biopolymer foams and extracellular matrix particulates and methods of preparing these constructs. The foams, composite foams, and biocompatible constructs of the invention can be used in tissue repair and reconstruction.
Patent EP-0944439-B1 (EP)
Title: Coating blade
Inventor: FRETI SILVANO
IPC: D21H23/34
Filed: 1997-12-16
Granted: 2003-03-12
Abstract: A coating blade (5) for controlled application and smoothing of a coating composition on a travelling paper web (7) supported by a co-rotary roll (9), said blade (5) comprising a steel strip (13) elongated in a first direction between first and second edge sections, said first edge section engaging the paper web (7) and being provided with an abrasive wear resistant deposit (15) to extend the life of the blade, wherein an intermediate layer (17) positioned between said deposit (15) and said steel strip (13), said layer (17) having a higher resistance to abrasive wear than said deposit (15).
Patent EP-0841035-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SVEDMAN PAL
IPC: A61B10/00
Filed: 1994-12-01
Granted: 2002-01-30
Abstract: Apparatus (301) is disclosed for use in sampling transdermal perfusion exudate from a de-epithelialised skin erosion. The apparatus comprises an enclosure defining a sampling chamber (307), securing means (306) operable to sealingly secure a contact surface of the enclosure to an area of skin peripheral to the erosion and an aperture (6) defined in the contact surface and communicating with the sampling chamber. The apparatus also comprises an outlet (310) which communicates with the sampling chamber for the outflow of exudate, an openable closure (311) for the outlet and means (309) for applying suction to the sampling chamber to enhance the rate at which exudate is produced.
Patent EP-0911134-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GELLERT JOBST ULRICH
IPC: B29C45/16
Filed: 1998-10-22
Granted: 2003-04-02
Abstract: Valve gated multi-cavity injection molding apparatus for five layer molding having actuating mechanisms for reciprocating elongated valve members between four different positions. Each actuating mechanism has a front and a rear aligned cylinders, a first piston connected to the head of one of the valve members in the front cylinder and second and third pistons in the rear cylinder. The third piston has a stem portion which extends forwardly through the second piston into the front cylinder. Hydraulic pressure from four hydraulic lines connected to each actuating mechanism reciprocates each elongated valve member between the different positions. In the first closed position, the front end of the valve member is seated in the gate. In the second position, the front end of the valve member is retracted sufficiently to allow an initial amount of PET to flow from an outer annular melt channel through the gate. Then the valve member is retracted further to a third position to allow simultaneous flow of the PET and a barrier material from an inner annular melt channel. Then the valve member is retracted to a fully open position which allows the simultaneous flow of PET from a central melt channel. When the cavity is almost filled, the valve member returns briefly to the second position for filling before returning to the closed position for ejection. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0854363-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SUNDREHAGEN ERLING
IPC: G01N33/84
Filed: 1996-02-21
Granted: 2002-07-10
Abstract: Method for assessment of carbohydrate-deficient transferrin (CDTF) in a transferrin (TF) contg. body fluid, comprises: (a) obtaining a TF contg. liq. sample of or derived from the fluid, (b) contacting the sample with a source of iron ions, (c) contacting the sample with an anionic ion exchange resin at a pH so as to cause CDTF to be retained by the resin, (d) contacting the resin with an eluant to release the CDTF into the eluate, (e) collecting a vol. of the eluate, free from tetra- and penta-sialo TF and (f) assessing the TF variant content in the vol. of eluate. Also claimed are: (1) a kit for a diagnostic assay for CDTF, comprising: (a') an iron ion contg. buffered incubation soln. having a pH of >= 6.2, (b') opt. a TF soln. of known concn., (c') an anionic ion exchange resin packed in a container having sample introduction and eluate removal ports, (d') opt. a flushing eluant having a pH and ionic strength insufficient to release TF from the resin, (e') a release eluant having a pH and ionic strength sufficient to release TF from the resin, (f') opt. a light transmitting eluate receiving vessel, (g') opt. an anti-TF antibody or fragment and (h') opt. an opacification enhancer; (2) a method for assaying for alcohol consumption, comprising assessing a blood derived body fluid sample for its content of a de-sialo TF, characterised in that the de-sialo TF comprises tri-sialo TF and opt. >= 1 of di-sialo, mono-sialo and a sialo TF; (3) a method for assaying for alcohol consumption, comprising: (a'') obtaining a first TF contg. liq. sample of or derived form a body fluid and contg. tetra- and penta-sialo TFs, (b'') obtaining from the first sample a second TF contg. liq. sample which is free form tetra- and penta-sialo TF and having a TF content of >= 1 mg/l and (c'') turbidimetrically assessing the TF content of the second sample.
Patent EP-0900561-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NAKAYAMA YASUKAZU
IPC: A61K8/00
Filed: 1998-01-14
Granted: 2005-04-27
Abstract: Compositions contenant comme ingredient actif un extrait de bourgeons, en particulier, de jeunes bourgeons de plantes du genre fagus de la famille des fagaceae dans le composant de base. Ces compositions favorisent la production du collagène qui est un des constituants de la matrice extracellulaire et activent ainsi cette dernière, normalise le tissu de la peau et a ainsi un excellent effet anti-vieillissement.
Patent EP-0979097-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MORI IKUE
IPC: A61P13/02
Filed: 1998-03-12
Granted: 2005-11-02
Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a method of treating acute renal failure caused by rhabdomyolysis by administering a therapeutically effective amount of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF). The present invention is further drawn to a method of treating rhabdomyolysis by administering a therapeutically effective amount of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF).
Patent EP-0971867-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DOLBIER WILLIAM R JR
IPC: C07B61/00
Filed: 1998-02-25
Granted: 2004-01-21
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des procédés de fabrication d'AF4 dans lesquels sont utilisés de nouveaux agents réducteurs qui réduisent les coûts. Ces procédés font appel à des techniques de faible dilution qui permettent d'obtenir de l'AF4 d'un rendement sensiblement amélioré. Le procédé de la présente invention permet également de diminuer la quantité relative de métal catalyseur de transition, et il permet de réduire la quantité de sous-produit non désiré.
Patent EP-0969818-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GILBERT JULIAN CLIVE
IPC: A61K9/20
Filed: 1998-03-11
Granted: 2004-09-08
Abstract: A pharmaceutical dosage form comprises, in one portion thereof, a substantially single (+)-enantiomer of a chiral drug other than verapamil and, in another, separate portion thereof, a substantially single (-)-enantiomer of the drug wherein, in use, the different enantiomers are released at different rates from the dosage form. The dosage form is useful for administration of chiral drugs where both enantiomers have a valid pharmacological input, and where a clinical benefit may be realised by controlling the release rates of those enantiomers. Examples of such drugs include, in particular, tramadol and warfarin.
Patent EP-1005274-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NAG BISHWAJIT
IPC: A61K31/78
Filed: 1998-04-01
Granted: 2008-08-06
Abstract: A water soluble extract of M.charantia named MC6, methods for its preparation and methods for its use in the treatment of hyperglycemic disorders are provided. The active MC6 is characterized by moving as a single band on SDS-PAGE having a molecular weight of less than 10 kDal, and by comprising three peptides. Also provided is a peptide component of MC6 named MC6.1, as well as analogues and mimetics thereof. The active MC6, MC 6.1, MC6.2, and MC6.3 exhibit hypoglycemic activity, even following oral administration. Also provided are methods of using the active agents to treat hyperglycemic disorders, particularly diabetes, where the active agents are preferably orally administered.
Patent EP-0999846-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SHINITZKY MEIR
IPC: A61K36/00
Filed: 1998-05-14
Granted: 2004-01-21
Abstract: A method of treating an individual with an immune system with decreased activity by administering an effective amount of a lipid preparation derived from a natural source and enriched to contain at least 10% (w/w) phosphatidic acid (PA) is disclosed.
Patent EP-1060001-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DOPPELMAYER FRITZ
IPC: A61L9/16
Filed: 1998-03-25
Granted: 2002-08-28
Abstract: A method for cleaning interior spaces or objects contaminated by harmful substances such as formaldehyde in particular, and for protecting room air from said substances, whereby keratin fibers, especially sheep wool fibers, are introduced into the contaminated areas, preferably close to the source of the contaminated substances.
Patent EP-0983548-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CLIFTON RICHARD J
IPC: G06F11/14
Filed: 1998-05-14
Granted: 2005-10-19
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système et un procédé de secours permettant la création d'une image de secours instantanée rectifiée d'une base de données pendant que la base de données, se trouvant dans un système de pile de disques, est utilisée par des utilisateurs. Un ordinateur de secours exécutant un programme de service de secours commercial est connecté au système de pile de disques et à un système de mémoire magnétique sur bande. Pendant que la procédure de secours est en cours, les demandes d'écriture envoyées à la base de données sont suspendues jusqu'à ce que les données se trouvant à ce moment dans ces blocs de données soient copiées et mémorisées dans une mémoire cache de données originale. L'adresse de système disques du bloc copié et un pointeur de l'emplacement du bloc dans la mémoire cache sont mémorisés dans un plan mémoire. Le programme de service de secours lit par incréments des parties de la base de données provenant du système disques et envoie ces parties au système de mémoire magnétique sur bande. Avant qu'une partie soit envoyée au système de mémoire magnétique sur bande, tous les blocs de données se trouvant dans la partie concernée et possédant une adresse correspondant à l'adresse d'un bloc se trouvant dans la mémoire cache sont éliminés et remplacés par les données provenant de la mémoire cache et destinées à cette adresse.
Patent EP-0981549-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MUELLER H W PROF DR
IPC: C07K16/18
Filed: 1998-05-13
Granted: 2002-09-25
Abstract: A method for the improvement of neuronal regeneration by prevention or inhibition of basal membrane formation induced by a lesion of neuronal tissue.