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Patent EP-1392179-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SWAIN CHRISTOPHER PAUL
IPC: A61F2/958
Filed: 2002-05-20
Granted: 2009-09-23
Abstract: A surgical device is provided for use in joining a first tissue layer forming a first hollow region and a second tissue layer forming a wall of a second hollow region, to produce an anastomosis. The device comprises a needle capable of passing from the first region to the second region by penetrating the tissue layers, a tag removably carried by the needle, the tag having a trailing portion, and means for separating the tag from the needle after the needle has penetrated both layers, to leave the tag in the second hollow region, but with the trailing portion extending into the first hollow region. Anastomosis forming articles are described which comprise a pair of components for compressing the tissue layers between them.
Patent EP-1402197-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ANDERSON RICHARD D
IPC: F16F13/30
Filed: 2002-05-23
Granted: 2007-01-24
Abstract: A method for controlling the damping force of a damper containing a movable object in a magneto-rheological fluid, in which a positive magnetic field is applied to the fluid to achieve an increase in viscosity (and an increase in damping force) and the polarity of the magnetic field is reversed by negative electrical energy to remove residual magnetism before reestablishing the magnetic field at a lower level to achieve a predictable decrease in viscosity (and a decrease in damping force).
Patent EP-1392131-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MARKWELL P J
IPC: A23L33/15
Filed: 2002-05-31
Granted: 2008-08-13
Abstract: The present invention provides a foodstuff comprising vitamin C, taurine, curcumin and aloe vera, it use in the control of skin disorders and methods for controlling skin disorders. The foodstuff of the invention assists in the management of a skin disorder such as inflammatory or allergic skin disorders. The foodstuff further assists in the management of secondary infections associated with the skin disorder. Use of the foodstuff may allow the reliance on conventional treatments for skin disorders to be reduced.
Patent EP-1399576-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WIESMUELLER LISA
IPC: C12Q1/6897
Filed: 2002-02-28
Granted: 2007-08-22
Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is a method which makes it possible to detect genotoxic stress in living mammalian cells by the detection of all previously documented types of DNA recombination and also of mutations in response to noxae. The detection is based on the detection of the fluorescence from intact autofluorescent proteins or of luminescence by means of intact bioluminescent enzymes or enzymes that convert chemoluminescent substrates. It is characterised by a short reaction time in the scope of hours and permits the transfer of the test system to different mammalian cells and to living experimental animals, particularly by using a retroviral vector system.
Patent EP-1397865-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BARILLET ROLAND
IPC: H03L7/26
Filed: 2002-06-18
Granted: 2005-03-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a device ( 1 ) for producing a reference frequency signal (Se) from the response of an atomic resonator (R) to a pumping signal (Fat) transmitted thereto, comprising: a first oscillator for production of a first signal (S 1 ) of frequency (F 0 ) as a function of the response signal (E 1 ) from the resonator (R); a second oscillator ( 13 ) for production of a second signal (S 2 ) at a frequency (NF 0 ) which is equal to a whole multiple of that of the first signal (S 1 ). According to the invention, the second oscillator is selected to produce a second signal (S 2 ) close in frequency to the frequency of resonance for the resonator (R).
Patent EP-1423077-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ALMBERG CHRISTIAN
IPC: A61F13/64
Filed: 2002-08-21
Granted: 2010-03-31
Abstract: L'invention concerne un article absorbant, tel qu'une couche et une protection contre l'incontinence, pourvu d'une paire d'éléments ceinture (10a, b) destinés à être fixés autour de la taille de l'utilisateur par un moyen de fixation (11, 12), la partie frontale (5) étant dotée d'un moyen de fixation (8, 9) destiné à être fixé aux éléments ceinture (10a, b) de telle manière que l'article puisse prendre la forme d'une culotte, les éléments ceinture (10a, b) qui forment une partie des sections taille de la culotte, comprennent un laminé flexible d'au moins trois couches, notamment une première couche externe (14), une couche centrale (16) et une deuxième couche externe (15) de matière fibreuse, liées les unes aux autres dans un motif de liaison (13) obtenu par ultrasons, laser et/ou chaleur, ce motif de liaison (13) ayant une zone de liaison de 10 % maximum. La première couche externe (14) et la couche centrale (16) ont une structure crêpée de plusieurs zones hautes (14a; 16a) séparées par une pluralité de zones basses formées par les sites de liaison (13) du motif de liaison. La structure crêpée de la première couche externe (14) a des zones hautes (14a) plus élevées que celles de la couche centrale (16).
Patent EP-1415042-B1 (EP)
Title: Rigid track
Inventor: REICHEL DIETER
IPC: E01B5/18
Filed: 2002-07-09
Granted: 2006-06-21
Abstract: A rigid track consisting of concrete, in particular pre-cast components, comprising a slab with traversing fixing elements, or a plurality of fixing elements arranged thereon, of rails for track-borne vehicles. The inventive rigid track is characterized by a pre-cast concrete component constituting a protuberance that is positioned on the slab, parallel to at least one rail and located on at least one side of the rail. The protuberance acts as a guard and a guide for the vehicle during derailment.
Patent EP-1412287-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PAPARATTO GIUSEPPE
IPC: C01B15/029
Filed: 2002-07-30
Granted: 2005-12-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst consisting of: (a) one or more metals of the platinum group as active components; (b) one or more polyolefins; and (c) a carrier. The invention also relates to a process for the synthesis of hydrogen peroxide (H<SUB>2</SUB>O<SUB>2</SUB>) from hydrogen and oxygen which uses said catalyst and the use of the hydrogen peroxide solution in oxidation processes catalyzed by titanium silicalite. The process operates under high safety conditions with a high productivity and molar selectivity towards the formation of H<SUB>2</SUB>O<SUB>2</SUB>.
Patent EP-1465671-B1 (EP)
Inventor: READ DAVID M
IPC: A01N59/00
Filed: 2002-10-18
Granted: 2005-12-28
Abstract: The present invention provides a hydrogen peroxide indicator and a peracetic acid indicator that include a substrate on which is disposed an indicator composition that includes at least one of a select group of colorants and a transition metal salt. As a result of exposure to hydrogen peroxide and/or peracetic acid, the colorants change color, and even become colorless, thereby providing an indication of the presence of hydrogen peroxide and/or peracetic acid.
Patent EP-1391846-B1 (EP)
Inventor: UEDA RYUTA
IPC: G06T13/20
Filed: 2002-05-16
Granted: 2011-10-19
Abstract: An image processing method capable of effectively displaying movement of an object composed of a plurality of polygons. According to the method, predetermined vertexes of polygons constituting an abject are displaced backward so as to obtain an afterglow having a tail in the direction opposite to movement of the object when the object is displayed. This can emphasize the movement of the object when displayed and can display a moving object adequately.
Patent EP-1456121-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ABBOTT PETER EDWARD JAMES
IPC: B01J8/04
Filed: 2002-12-16
Granted: 2010-07-14
Abstract: A method for reducing the interaction between carbon monoxide present in a heat exchange medium and metals on the shell side of heat exchange reformer apparatus used for reforming of hydrocarbons by treatment of the shell-side of said apparatus with an effective amount of at least one passivation compound containing at least one element selected from phosphorus, tin, antimony, arsenic, lead, bismuth, copper, germanium, silver or gold is described. Where volatile compounds are formed by the passivation compound, the method further comprises compound recovery to prevent contamination and deactivation of subsequent process steps. The method reduces side reactions, provides improved reformer tube lifetime and allows tubes to be treated in-situ without the need for process shutdown.
Patent EP-1434622-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BEHAR FRANCINE
IPC: A61N1/30
Filed: 2002-10-11
Granted: 2007-04-04
Abstract: The invention concerns a device for ocular application of an active principle (1) comprising a main electrode (2) including an insulating layer, an adhesive layer designed to bind the insulating layer to a conductive layer, characterized in that the main electrode comprises a zone (21, 22) designed to be urged into contact with an eyelid.
Patent EP-1448259-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GOEBEL FRED
IPC: A61F2/958
Filed: 2002-11-25
Granted: 2007-09-19
Abstract: A bladder catheter for transurethral introduction into the urinary bladder by the urethrae, consisting of an elastic catheter shank with a fillable balloon element secured thereto and connected to a filling channel incorporated into the wall of the catheter shank. The balloon element (3) and the catheter shank (2) are made of polyurethane, a polyurethane-polyvinylchloride mixture or similar polyurethane-based material.
Patent EP-1425283-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BISCHOFF ERWIN
IPC: A61P9/00
Filed: 2002-08-09
Granted: 2005-03-16
Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I), a method for the production thereof in addition to the use thereof as medicaments.
Patent EP-1436274-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HANCU DAN
IPC: C07D301/06
Filed: 2002-09-12
Granted: 2007-11-21
Abstract: L'invention concerne un oxyde de propylène formé par une réaction d'hydrogène, d'oxygène, et de propylène au-dessus d'un catalyseur solide, notamment Pd sur TS-1, la réaction s'effectuant dans un solvant de dioxyde de carbone, dans des conditions efficaces pour fournir un mélange de réaction en phase dense.
Patent EP-1456131-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DUMESNIL CATHERINE
IPC: C02F11/12
Filed: 2002-12-13
Granted: 2005-11-23
Abstract: The procedure consists of storing the coarse condensates before centrifuging to separate heavy, light and intermediate phases. After storage, the intermediate phase is filtered through reverse osmosis membranes to separate a permeate and a concentrate containing chemical pollutants.  The procedure consists of storing the coarse condensates before centrifuging to separate heavy, light and intermediate phases. After storage, the intermediate phase is filtered through reverse osmosis membranes to separate a permeate and a concentrate containing chemical pollutants. Prior to centrifuging the coarse condensates have a preferable temperature of 35 - 40 deg C, and before filtering by reverse osmosis they are pre-filtered through a particulate filter. Following the reverse osmosis procedure the permeate is de-gassed to remove carbon dioxide and volatile organic compounds. The plant used for the procedure has a first chamber (1A) for storing the condensate, a centrifuge (2), a second storage chamber (6), reverse osmosis membranes (8) and a particulate pre-filter (10).
Patent EP-1465739-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JEUTTER ANDRE
IPC: C23C4/01
Filed: 2002-12-18
Granted: 2007-03-21
Abstract: Les procédés de revêtement selon l'état de la technique ont l'inconvénient de modifier, lors du revêtement, la géométrie des trous du substrat et donc de limiter le fonctionnement et l'action du trou et du substrat. Selon l'invention, le procédé de revêtement d'un substrat (1) pourvu de trous (4) permet de ne pas modifier la géométrie des trous (4) puisque ces derniers sont protégés par un bouchage (16).
Patent EP-1595033-B1 (EP)
Inventor: OTTONI DAMIANO
IPC: E02F3/40
Filed: 2002-12-23
Granted: 2008-09-10
Abstract: An auxiliary gripping device for an excavator with articulated arms is described. The auxiliary device includes at least one supporting element fastenable to at least one of the articulated arms of the excavator, at least one movable grip element and rigid mechanical connection means to mechanically connect the movable grip element to the excavation tool of the excavator, in order to transmit to the grip element a movement generated by the rotation operating means of the excavation tool.
Patent EP-1332794-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STICHLMAIR JOHANN PROF DR-ING
IPC: B01J19/32
Filed: 2003-01-15
Granted: 2012-04-18
Abstract: Packing comprises a number of separated column channels having a different gradient to the vertical. The channels are closed at the edges of the packing in the main flow direction and have lateral openings in this region for the transfer of material streams into parallel streams with counter-rotating orientation. Preferred Features: The flow channels are formed by parallel rows of folded lamellae (1) and unfolded intermediate lamellae (2). The unfolded intermediate lamellae contain openings (3) on the lateral edge through which the material streams can pass with counter-rotating orientation.
Patent EP-1340561-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MATSUOKA TAKEJI
IPC: B21F35/00
Filed: 2003-02-12
Granted: 2006-08-23
Abstract: A wire spring forming apparatus which can twist a direction of the wire material (W) so as to coincide with a forming direction of the forming tools (T) with a small moment of inertia by positioning a center point of gravity of the pressure feed rollers (1) and a power transmitting means or transmitting a drive force to the pressure feed rollers (1) near the axis of revolution, and has no deflection load in application of pressure to the pressure feed rollers (1), structured such that one pressure feed roller (1) and a power transmitting means for the pressure feed roller (1) are mounted to a main portion main frame (28) of a revolving means rotatably supported to a main body frame (M1), and another pressure feed roller (1) is mounted to supporting arms (17L, 17R) swingably attached to a fulcrum shaft rotatably supported to the main frame (M) in perpendicular to a pressure feeding direction of a wire (W), in the state that gears (2a) for driving the pressure feed rollers (1) assembled with the respective pressure feed rollers (1) are engaged together, and the pressure feed rollers (1) are positioned at the substantially middle of a spindle (3) having both ends supported or pivoted to the main frame (M) and the supporting arms (17L,17R), and a point of application of pressure with respect to the pressure feed roller (1) in the side of the supporting arm (17R) is positioned immediately above the pressure feed rollers (1). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1331711-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BOWEN PETER WILLIAM
IPC: H01H71/08
Filed: 1991-08-20
Granted: 2008-05-14
Abstract: An electricity supply assembly comprises a housing assembly (30,50,150) on which an elongated mounting rail (6) of the din-type is secured, and containing an elongate bus-bar extending parallel to the mounting rail. A circuit breaker of the kind having in an underside thereof a recess (4), having a fixed element (40a,142) projecting into the recess, and a contact member (22,122) projecting from the underside of the circuit breaker at a position spaced to one side of the recess (4,104) on the side thereof opposite to that on which the fixed element (40a,142) is provided. The circuit breaker is mounted on the mounting rail by engagement of the fixed formation beneath one of the flanges (9b) of the mounting rail, and rotating the circuit breaker to bring the recess (4,104) over the mounting rail, causing the contact member (22) to pass through an opening (38) of the housing assembly into conductive engagement with the supply member. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1364846-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SINNHUBER RUPRECHT
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2003-03-12
Granted: 2005-08-31
Abstract: The device has an inner wall (2) facing the vehicle structure when fitted, a connected visible outer wall and at least one arrangement between them that moves the outer wall away from the inner wall in an impact, at least in some areas. The inner wall is stiffened by a stiffening frame (17) at least partly around its circumference and is connected to a gas source (18) and at least one airbag (20,23,24,26,33-35) in its hollow profile region.  AN Independent claim is also included for the following:  (a)  a method of manufacturing a stiffening frame for an inner wall of an inventive energy-absorbing body part.
Patent EP-1375334-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NISHIMURA YASUSHI
IPC: C25D11/00
Filed: 2003-05-09
Granted: 2006-07-05
Abstract: A plated component comprises a component main unit made of a first metal; an oxide coating 71 formed over only a part of a surface of the component main unit; and a metal coating 70 formed of a second metal, wherein the metal coating 70 is formed over at least a part of a remainder of the surface of the component main unit. The plated component may be made by forming an oxide coating 71 over only a part of a surface of a component main unit made of a first metal, and forming a metal coating 70 with a second metal over at least a part of a remainder of the surface of the component main unit. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1374854-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VOGT SEBASTIAN DR
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 2003-05-28
Granted: 2006-07-26
Abstract: Delayed-release pharmaceutical composition comprises powdered teicoplanin, a powdered water-soluble salt of gentamicin, clindamycin, kanamycin, amikacin, tobramycin, vancomycin, moxifloxacin or ciprofloxacin, and an excipient.
Patent EP-1400319-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RICHARDS GARETH
IPC: B27B17/00
Filed: 2003-06-02
Granted: 2009-08-05
Abstract: A power tool (10) comprises a main body (12) having a motor driven tool (24) extending from a first front end of the main body, and has a first handle (18) integrally formed on the main body to be remote from this front end. A second support handle (20) is pivotally mounted on the tool body (12) to be pivotally displaceable about a pivot axis (34) so as to be displaceable from a first position in which a grip (22) of the support handle is disposed forwards of the first handle (18), to a second position wherein the grip member (22) is disposed rearwardly of the first handle (18).  Also disclosed is the use of restraining means engageable between the support handle (20) and the main body (12) for releasably restraining the handle in either of the first or second positions. Further disclosed is a dual switching mechanism requiring operation of a switch on the main handle (18) and also on the grip (22) of the support handle (20) to allow operation of the tool, irrespective of whether the handle (20) is in its first or second position.
Patent EP-1362913-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BRENT ROGER DR
IPC: C12Q1/02
Filed: 1993-10-20
Granted: 2006-01-25
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for determining whether a first proteins capable of physically interacting with a second protein. The method involves: (a) providing a host cell which contains (i) a reporter gene operably linked to a protein binding site; (ii) a first fusion gene which expresses a first fusion protein, the first fusion protein including the first protein covalently bonded to a binding moiety which is capable of specifically binding to the protein binding site; and (iii) a second fusion gene which expresses a second fusions protein, the second fusion protein including the second protein covalently bonded t a weak gene activating moiety; and (b) measuring expression of the reporter gene as a measure of an interaction between the first and the second proteins. Such a determination facilitated the isolation of the gene encoding the interacting protein. Also disclosed herein is recombinant Cdil polypeptide, nucleic acid encoding the Cdil polypeptide, and uses thereof.Disclosed is a method for determining whether a first proteins capable of physically interacting with a second protein. The method involves: (a) providing a host cell which contains (i) a reporter gene operably linked to a protein binding site; (ii) a first fusion gene which expresses a first fusion protein, the first fusion protein including the first protein covalently bonded to a binding moiety which is capable of specifically binding to the protein binding site; and (iii) a second fusion gene which expresses a second fusions protein, the second fusion protein including the second protein covalently bonded t a weak gene activating moiety; and (b) measuring expression of the reporter gene as a measure of an interaction between the first and the second proteins. Such a determination facilitated the isolation of the gene encoding the interacting protein. Also disclosed herein is recombinant Cdil polypeptide, nucleic acid encoding the Cdil polypeptide, and uses thereof.
Patent EP-1407695-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FRANZ POLIDAR
IPC: A47F1/12
Filed: 2003-08-12
Granted: 2006-10-04
Abstract: The cigarette machine (1) has columns (3) which contain the packs (19) of cigarettes. These are pushed forwards from behind by a spring-loaded slide (7). This is fitted with a catch which only allows it to slide forwards, but when this is released the slide can be moved backwards to allow refilling.
Patent EP-1386934-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KOHNO TADASHI
IPC: C08B30/00
Filed: 1999-09-24
Granted: 2010-03-03
Abstract: The present invention provides a <13>C-labeled oligosaccharide or polysaccharide or a salt thereof excluding U-<13>C-maltose, <13>C-starch, 1-<13>C-maltotetraose and 1-<13>C-amylose; a derivative of the <13>C-labeled oligosaccharide or polysaccharide or salt thereof; a <13>C-labeled inclusion complex or a salt thereof, which comprises a cyclodextrin or a modified derivative thereof as a host molecule; a <13>C- or <14>C-labeled fluorescein ester compound or a salt thereof; and a diagnostic agents for pancreatic exocrine function comprising these compounds <13>C- or <14>C-labeled.
Patent EP-1375474-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PITTELKOW THOMAS
IPC: C07D263/20
Filed: 2001-05-03
Granted: 2006-04-05
Abstract: A new intermediate having the formula (VI) <CHEM> wherein X and Y are leaving groups; is disclosed. The new intermediate is useful for the preparation of carvedilol in a synthesis that avoids the use of any oxirane or similar hazardous reacgents.
Patent EP-1420335-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MORRISON GERALD
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2003-11-13
Granted: 2011-09-28
Abstract: A touch system includes a touch surface and at least two cameras associated with the touch surface. The at least two cameras acquire images of the touch surface from different locations and having overlapping fields of view. A digital signal processor is associated with each camera. The digital signal processors process pixel data acquired by selected pixel subsets of the at least two digital cameras to generate pointer characteristic data when a pointer exists in the acquired images. The pointer characteristic data identifies edges of the pointer. A master digital signal processor triangulates the edge information in the pointer characteristic data to determine a bounding area that represents a pointer perimeter.
Patent EP-1358818-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GUERET JEAN-LOUIS H
IPC: A45D40/26
Filed: 2003-03-28
Granted: 2006-08-23
Abstract: The applicator, comprising a holder (41) and a stem (40) with a tip (10) that is inserted in a product (P) to be applied, has the tip covered with flocked fibres of at least two different materials, forming irregularities that are visible to the naked eye and/or perceptible to the touch.  The applicator, comprising a holder (41) and a stem (40) with a tip (10) that is inserted in a product (P) to be applied, has the tip covered with flocked fibres of at least two different materials, forming irregularities that are visible to the naked eye and/or perceptible to the touch. The fibre mixture contains preferably 10 - 90 per cent of one type, which can be of a polymer, cotton or cellulose and have cross-sections with a wide range of configurations, from geometrical shapes to letters of the alphabet, between 0.01 and 3 mm long and 0.01 - 0.6 mm in diameter.