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Patent DE-19914079-A1 (DE)
Title: Photovoltaic module mount to wall of building has at least one heat exchanger located on the facade wall while air may flow between module and wall via channel
Inventor: BIDELL MARTIN
IPC: H02S40/44
Filed: 1999-03-27
Abstract: A photovoltaic module (10) is mounted in front a facade wall (11) with formation of a gap. At least one heat exchanger located on the facade wall (11). An air (13) may flow between module (11) and the wall via a channel (12). A thermal insulation (18) is fastened to the wall.
Patent DE-19914409-A1 (DE)
Title: Refuse lorry has swivelling arm system which can pick up containers in front empty them into back via opening with two hinged half-lids which can be positioned in at least two different positions
IPC: B65F3/02
Filed: 1999-03-30
Abstract: The lorry has a swivelling arm system (2) which can pick up containers in front of the lorry and empty them into the back (4) via an opening (5) which has two hinged half-lids (6). These have a positioning drive (7) which allows them to be pivoted to at least two different positions. The inward edges (10) act as guides for a hinged lid on the container.
Patent DE-19918734-A1 (DE)
Title: Variable speed transmission for motor vehicles has first and second power transmission clutches brought into functional communication via transmission constant with output shaft with stepping up of lowest gear speed for starting
Inventor: TSCHEPLAK ERNST
IPC: F16H61/688
Filed: 1999-04-24
Abstract: The first(K1) and second(K2) power transmission clutches of the gearbox through a transmission constant(C1) are each brought into functional communication, which may be simultaneous, with the output shaft(20) with a stepping up of the lowest gear speed for starting. At least the transmission constant allocated to the lowest gear speed communicates with the first and second clutch. Both clutches for starting may be brought into functional communication with the output shaft through the same transmission constants and the same gearwheel pair.  An Independent claim is included for a procedure for changing gear in which the first, second or both clutches together can be used for starting depending upon the running parameters.
Patent DE-19919262-A1 (DE)
Title: Manufacture of catalytic converter involves using transitional metal bis(aren)-complex in Aren
Inventor: SIMON ULRICH
IPC: B01J29/06
Filed: 1999-04-28
Abstract: In a process to manufacture a micro- or mesoporous solid especially a zeolite incorporating a charge of transition metal, the metal is introduced by soaking the dehydrated micro- or mesoporous solid in a solution of transitional metal bis(aren)-complex in Aren.
Patent DE-19919932-A1 (DE)
Title: Verfahren zum Gewinnen einer Reinmethanfraktion
Inventor: SAPPER RAINER
IPC: C07C7/09
Filed: 1999-04-30
Abstract: Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Gewinnen einer Reinmethanfraktion durch kryogene Zerlegung einer Kohlenwasserstoff-reichen Fraktion, wie beispielsweise Erdgas, wobei bei der kryogenen Zerlegung neben einer Reinmethanfraktion wenigstens eine Restgasfraktion anfällt und die Zerlegung ohne Fremdkältebereitstellung erfolgt. DOLLAR A Erfindungsgemäß wird im Teillastbetrieb wenigstens ein Teilstrom (8) der Reinmethanfraktion (4) und/oder wenigstens ein Teilstrom (9) der Restgasfraktion (5) vor die kryogene Zerlegung (C) zurückgeführt, wobei die zurückgeführte Menge an Reinmethanfraktion (8) und/oder Restgasfraktion (9) wenigstens so groß ist, daß eine Fremdkältebereitstellung unterbleiben kann. DOLLAR A Vorzugsweise wird die zu zerlegende Kohlenwasserstoff-reiche Fraktion (1) vor der Zuführung in die kryogene Zerlegung (C) ein- oder mehrstufig verdichtet (V) und die Zuführung des Teilstromes (8) der Reinmethanfraktion (4) und/oder des Teilstromes (9) der Restgasfraktion (5) erfolgt vor der Verdichtung (V) oder im Falle einer mehrstufigen Verdichtung in eine oder mehrere der Zwischenstufen der Verdichtung.
Patent DE-19922814-A1 (DE)
Title: Automatic reloading system for a two component dispensing tool when the tool is idle or in a loading holster in preparation for loading bulk containers using compressed air with indication to the operator when the tool is full
Inventor: BROWN JEFFREY E
IPC: F17D1/00
Filed: 1999-05-19
Abstract: The dispensing tool (12) delivers material from a storage tube (62) by pressurized air acting on a piston drive (40,42,48). Material is automatically reloaded into the tube from a pressurized source of bulk material (16,18), either through a one way valve (156) or through a coupling made when the tool is placed in a holster.  The flow of fluid from the dispensing tool is controlled to the outlet nozzle (100) by opening and closing a valve (94) operated by a pneumatic switch (110). Sensors (82 - 86) indicate when the tube is full. The tool may comprise a pair of storage tubes so that materials can be mixed upon delivery.
Patent DE-19924292-A1 (DE)
Title: Drive torque control device for automobile detects failure of information transfer between 2 control units or failure of one or both throttle position sensors for switching control device operating mode
Inventor: WATANABE SHINJI
IPC: F02D41/26
Filed: 1999-05-27
Abstract: The drive torque control device uses a pair of control units (2,3), each coupled to a respective gas pedal position sensor (51,52) and a respective throttle position sensor (61,62), with information transfer between the control units, used for calculating engine control parameters and for regulating the throttle position.  The failure of the information transfer between the control units or the failure of one or both throttle position sensors is detected, for switching the operating mode of the drive torque control device.
Patent DE-19924523-A1 (DE)
Title: Wear resistant calibrating die for producing plastic profiles, is made from aluminum bronze
Inventor: BERGFELD SEBASTIAN
IPC: B29C48/90
Filed: 1999-05-28
Abstract: The die is made from a multicomponent aluminum bronze.  An Independent claim is made for a process for producing the calibrating die by scanning the functional metal surface (1) with a carbon dioxide or Nd-YAD (solid state) laser beam (2) and overlapping the scanning paths. The beam remelts the surface to a depth of 0.2-1.0mm and reacts with process gases, e.g. nitrogen, oxygen or carbon dioxide.
Patent DE-19926446-A1 (DE)
Title: System for ultrasound coupling of ultrasound applicator to test object, e.g. breast for medical diagnosis
Inventor: SCHNEIDER SIEGFRIED
IPC: A61B6/04
Filed: 1999-06-10
Abstract: The system has an ultrasonic permeable compression body (2), which has a first surface (8) and a second opposite lying surface (7). The first surface is connected with an ultrasonic transmitting elastic layer (10) and the second surface (7) is designed for compressing an object (1) under examination. The elastic layer is covered with a plastics film (12). This film contains mostly polyethylene.
Patent DE-19929040-A1 (DE)
Title: Mobile home has upper floor of double floor forming full width flat platform from B-column of driver's cab area longitudinally rearwards to above rear wheel housing arrangement
Inventor: HYMER ERWIN
IPC: B60P3/36
Filed: 1999-06-25
Abstract: The mobile home has a vehicle chassis (1) and a structure with a double floor (3,4) contg. functional equipment and rear wheel housing arrangements. The upper floor (4) of the double floor forms a full width flat platform extending from a B-column of the driver's cab area longitudinally rearwards as far as an area above the rear wheel housing arrangement.
Patent DE-19934596-A1 (DE)
Title: Waterproof connector e.g. for safe connection of electrical wires under water
Inventor: SAKAGUCHI TADAHISA
IPC: H01R13/52
Filed: 1999-07-23
Abstract: The connector (10) consists of a housing structure, fitted internally with a set of terminal accommodating chambers (20a,20b). A number of wire insertion holes (37a,37b,39a,39b) allow access to the terminal chambers. The structure is then waterproofed by inserting the wires (1) into the holes and then ultrasonically welding the cover part (11) to secure the wires to the connector.
Patent DE-19935227-A1 (DE)
Title: Manufacture of customised bicycles, requires customer to select required design of bicycle via virtual graphics program at regional centre
Inventor: HERZBERG EVELYN
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 1999-07-28
Abstract: Manufacture of bicycles with customisation featured according to order placed at one of several regional centres in the vicinity of the central fabrication plant involves initial 'assembly' by the customer of a 'virtual' cycle according to the customer's specification via a graphics program at the centre. The cycle thus specified is then ordered by the customer or by an assistant on the main computer at the centre and the order is automatically received at the plant administration computer and the cycle is then compiled from the various discrete module components, the various parts being booked out by scanner at the plant accounts department and compared with the order. The parts are then packed onto a special assembly vehicle which is received by the production workers.
Patent DE-19936004-A1 (DE)
Title: Transport system has spatially separated aerials of which at least one is active and one is aligned parallel to plane of transport carrier
Inventor: FEIG WOLFGANG
IPC: H01Q9/04
Filed: 1999-08-04
Abstract: A transport system has at least one transport carrier (3) for discrete transport goods (5) guided upon a metallic or other electromagnetically conducting foundation (2) with at least one inductive identification and communication system. Data are communicated between a writing/reading apparatus and transponders (4) as a storage medium which are assigned to the transport goods, by the agency of an alternating magnetic field generated by at least one active aerial with a specified carrier frequency. There are at least two spatially separated aerials (6,7) of which at least one is the active aerial. At least one of them is aligned essentially parallel to the plane of the transport carrier and located between the transport carrier and the foundation.
Patent DE-19936545-A1 (DE)
Title: Nasal pharmaceutical composition, useful e.g. for delivering corticosteroids, comprises at least one water-soluble active ingredient and a neutral oil e.g. a medium-chain fatty acid triglyceride or propylene glycol ester
Inventor: KLOECKER NORBERT
IPC: A61K47/14
Filed: 1999-08-03
Abstract: Pharmaceutical composition (A) for nasal administration contains at least one water-soluble active ingredient (I), a neutral oil (II) and optionally a solubilizer.
Patent DE-19938248-A1 (DE)
Title: Purification of waste water predominantly containing light materials such as fats and oils
Inventor: MUDERSBACH RAINER
IPC: C02F1/40
Filed: 1999-08-12
Abstract: Waste water treated by pre-sedimentation, enters an aeration system or flotation plant (7). Impurities remaining at this stage are removed by tiny air- or gas bubbles, carrying them to the liquid surface. They are returned to the sedimentation plant, for disposal with light materials already separated.  An Independent claim is included for the plant performing the operations with gravity pre-sedimentation tank (1) containing an aeration system, or followed by a flotation plant (7). The flotation plant outlet line (12) recycles floats to the pre-sedimentation tank. Preferred Features: Splitting- and flocculating agents are dosed in the flotation plant. These separate emulsified oil and fat components, and agglomerate macroflocs capable of flotation. At the aeration or flotation stage, oxygen is dissolved under pressure to saturation. If appropriate any nutrients necessary to promote biological activity are inoculated. An oxidation unit (11) is used to breaks down any bio-toxic molecules, connected ahead of the bioreactor (10). The aeration- or floating system precedes a receiver tank (8).
Patent DE-19938595-A1 (DE)
Title: Disposable grooming comb for house pets e.g. cats and dogs
Inventor: PRUSS GUENTER
IPC: A45D24/30
Filed: 1999-08-14
Abstract: The disposable comb is made of solid fiber board and has comb-like teeth, with an adhesive surface made of e.g. dextrin, on both sides. The comb is wet with water and is able to remove debris from the animal's coat. A substance such as chrysanthemum extract is impregnated into the comb, and the comb may be made in any color.
Patent DE-19940181-A1 (DE)
Title: Reinigungsvorrichtung für Abluftkanäle und Abluftanlagen
Inventor: LANGNER MANFRED H
IPC: F24F13/02
Filed: 1999-08-25
Abstract: Eine Reinigungsvorrichtung für einen Ablaufkanal (1) weist eine Waschwasserleitung (3) auf, die an mehrere Sprühdüsen (2) im Ablauftkanal (1) angeschlossen ist. Ein Wasserspeicherbehälter (4) ist über ein gesteuertes Zulaufventil (6) mit einer Wasserversorgungsleitung (5) verbunden. Im Wasserspeicherbehälter (4) ist eine elektrische Heizeinrichtung (13) angeordnet. Eine Druckpumpe (15) ist im Wasserspeicherbehälter (4) angeordnet und an die Waschwasserleitung (13) angeschlossen.
Patent DE-19943174-A1 (DE)
Title: SDRAM address converter for imaging flat address space and data buffers for storing data packages working on SDRAM address space; assigns memory space into buffers through buffer manager for reserving storage locations
Inventor: WEN SHEUNG-FAN
IPC: G06F5/06
Filed: 1999-09-09
Abstract: A buffer manager apportions memory space into several buffers. Each buffer reserves several storage locations following each other, having a start and end address. To record data to a buffer, the buffer manager delivers a start address and a burst value to an address converter for converting the start address and the burst value to SDRAM storage address locations. The start and end addresses of each buffer are imaged on different transits in the SDRAM memory store.
Patent DE-19943740-A1 (DE)
Title: Child restraint seat for vehicular travel has vertically adjustable arm rests
Inventor: CARNAHAN MICHAEL
IPC: B60N2/75
Filed: 1999-09-03
Abstract: The restraint seat has arm rests (22), each pivotable on a horizontal axis (41) between two lockable positions providing respective lower and higher positions of arm support surface. The harness may be horizontally and vertically adjustable by passing the straps through differently positioned slots in the seat and seat back and the whole seat can be pivoted between normal and reclined positions, spring-loaded fingers engaging at alternate positions in the seat frame to secure the seat in position. AN Independent claim is also included for a method of adjusting a child restraint seat.
Patent DE-19944634-A1 (DE)
Title: Chair with adjustable seat, backrest and footrest
Inventor: LIEBER BERT
IPC: A47C1/032
Filed: 1999-09-17
Abstract: The chair has two side frames (16) bent in a semicircle. The ends of the frames form the feet in contact with the floor, and the top portions form the armrests.  The seat (12) and the backrest (13) are fastened to the framework (14) by adjustment devices (18). Swing links support the front edge of the seat and pins on the curved frame members may engage in slots in the sides of the backrest. The footrest (17) is attached to the front edge of the seat.
Patent DE-19949733-A1 (DE)
Title: Device for measuring threshold pressure of safety valve uses cylinder and piston attached to valve plate, valve above piston allowing cylinder to be pressurised and second valve below ensuring cylinder is unpressurised when not operating
Inventor: METZ PETER
IPC: F16K17/04
Filed: 1999-10-15
Abstract: The device for measuring the threshold pressure of a safety valve (1) uses a cylinder (6) and piston (7) system. the piston is attached to the valve plate (3) by a hook (12) at the end of the piston rod (11) which extends below the piston. A valve (13) above the piston allows the cylinder to be pressurised. A second valve (15) is positioned below the piston. When fully opened, the first valve has a greater cross-section than the second and when not operating the cylinder is not pressurised.
Patent DE-19954568-A1 (DE)
Inventor: STUMPE WERNER
IPC: B60T8/32
Filed: 1999-11-12
Abstract: The system has at least first and second brake circuits. The first circuit has at least one brake cylinder (48) for connection to a pressurized medium source for this circuit depending on a control signal from a multi-circuit braking value generator (18). The second circuit has two cylinders (2,4) for connection to a second source depending on a second control signal that exists continuously at the actuation element of a changeover valve (54).
Patent DE-19955772-A1 (DE)
Title: Single lens reflex camera emits warning if change in quantity of light reaching sensor exceeds threshold while mirror is in folded position
Inventor: IWAMOTO SHIGERU
IPC: G03B7/099
Filed: 1999-11-19
Abstract: The camera has a light sensor (31) with a light sensing surface (31a) facing a shutter (35), so that light reflected at the shutter reaches the sensor. The light sensor receives the light beam when a folding mirror (33) is flipped up into the picture taking position. If the change in the quantity of light received by the sensor exceeds a predetermined range, while the mirror is in the picture-taking position prior to release of the shutter, a warning is emitted.
Patent DE-19958518-A1 (DE)
Title: Glass keyboard has conducting coatings on keyboard surface(s) formed by flexible thin glass plate and bearer material plate(s) contacted via leadthrough(s) in bearer material plate
Inventor: VOS MARKUS
IPC: H01H13/702
Filed: 1999-12-04
Abstract: The glass keyboard (1) has at least one keyboard surface formed by a flexible thin glass plate (2) and at least one bearer material plate (3), each with an electrically conducting coating (5,6) on their facing surfaces and held at a distance apart by a distance holder (7). The conducting coatings are brought into contact at the pressure point when the flexible thin glass plate is subjected to a pressure loading. The conducting coatings are contacted via at least one leadthrough (8) in the bearer material plate.
Patent DE-19959554-A1 (DE)
Title: Method and device for writing an adjustment value table, for determining a test level and for identifying pressure loss in a wheel's tyre collects data through sensors for wheels, speed, steering angle, transmission and engine RPM.
Inventor: GRIESER MARTIN
IPC: B60C23/04
Filed: 1999-12-10
Abstract: Four wheel sensors (31) collect data along with other sensors (32) for acceleration, yaw rate, steering angle, transmission and engine RPM. A vehicle data bus (37) handles data on changing, filtering and standardizing. A first detector (33) determines level of vehicle movement dynamics from sensor signals. A second detector (34) sets a correction value storing in a memory (35) by relying on the level of vehicle movement dynamics already determined.
Patent DE-19961836-A1 (DE)
Title: Carton for packing lamp is formed by folding blank into box shape, end walls having outer and inner set of tabs with fold lines allowing one outer tab to be positioned inside front wall and one inner tab to be positioned inside back wall
Inventor: HUBER JOHANN
IPC: B65D85/42
Filed: 1999-12-21
Abstract: The carton for packing a lamp is formed by folding a blank into a box shape. The end walls (17, 18) have an outer set of tabs (20, 21) and an inner set (22, 23). These have fold lines (24) which allow one of the outer tabs to be positioned inside the front wall (4) and one of the inner tabs to be positioned inside the back wall (6).  An Independent claim is included for method for producing the carton by folding the blank.
Patent DE-19963153-A1 (DE)
Title: Method for operating a fuel injection system with a pressure regulator valve and an injection valve uses a proportional magnetic valve to control pressure in a vehicle's fuel supply by triggering two constant triggering frequencies.
Inventor: BAUMANN JOERG
IPC: G05D16/20
Filed: 1999-12-24
Abstract: A proportional magnetic valve (PMV) (1) for controlling pressure in a vehicle's fuel supply is triggered reversibly by two constant triggering frequencies, whose frequency value differs from the operating frequency of the PMV. Allowance in the constant triggering frequency of the PMV is made by relying on the ratio between the momentary triggering frequency of one of the consumers and the constant operating frequency of the PMV.
Patent DE-19963230-A1 (DE)
Title: Epicyclic gear with casing, with sunwheel on shaft engaged with planetary wheels on carrier having travelers on it engaged with recesses in disk on second shaft
Inventor: BAYER THOMAS
IPC: F16H1/28
Filed: 1999-12-27
Abstract: The epicyclic gear has a first shaft (2) rotating round an axis (X), a sunwheel (4) fixed to it with its axis (Y) parallel to but offset from the shaft axis, engaged with planetary wheels (5) on a planet carrier (6), which are also engaged with an internal-tooth gear wheel (7) fixed to the casing. Travelers (8) on the carrier engage in recesses (10) in a disk (9) fixed to a second shaft.
Patent EP-1049240-A1 (EP)
Inventor: NEPOTE ANDREA
IPC: H02M3/158
Filed: 2000-04-18
Abstract: The dc/dc converter (C) comprises an input (I) connected to
a voltage supply (1) such as a battery, a main converter
circuit (MC) of the "booster" type, coupled to the input (I)
in order to supply, to a first output (O1), a first voltage
which is higher than that of the supply (I), and an
auxiliary converter circuit (AC) coupled to the main
converter circuit (MC) and including a controllable
electronic switch (M1) in order to supply a second regulated
direct-current voltage at a second output (O2).
Patent EP-1087221-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHALLER UWE
IPC: B60S1/08
Filed: 2000-07-13
Abstract: Optoelektronische Sensoreinrichtung zur mittelbaren Erfassung der Verschmutzung einer Oberfläche, insbesondere einer transparenten Scheibe, bestehend aus einem Strahlungsleiter, der das von mindestens zwei Sendern 5 ausgehende Prüflicht durch eine am Strahlungsleiter ausgebildete Testfläche 2 hindurch auf mindestens zwei Empfänger 6 abbildet und die Sender 5 und Empfänger 6 in einer Ebene liegend, vorzugsweise in dem Strahlungsleiter integriert angeordnet sind. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1081433-A1 (EP)
Inventor: FORSBERG STEFAN
IPC: F23G5/00
Filed: 2000-08-14
Abstract: The pressure well of a charging system (58) of a waste combustion plant comprises a cutting device (10) having a pulling and pushing mechanism (18) and a knifing disk (24). The pulling and pushing mechanism moves to and fro between an open position exposing the pressure well (12) and a closed position. The knifing disk can be moved over a gap between a pressure pad (16) and the pulling and pushing mechanism when the closed position is not reached as a result of waste being present between the pad and the mechanism. Preferred Features: The pressure pad is formed as a disk element, and the pad and the pulling and pushing mechanism can move in a common plane at right angles to the longitudinal direction of the well.
Patent EP-1104052-A1 (EP)
Inventor: FRANZ PETER
IPC: H01R39/14
Filed: 2000-11-24
Abstract: Commutators for electric rotational machines, such as series-wound motors of IC engine starters, include a shaft (3) housed in a sleeve with an electrically insulating part for the commutator segments, which are connected to the windings of the rotating part and are subject to centrifugal forces during operation of the machine, which vary in intensity depending on the revs and weight of the commutator. The commutator segments (7) are protected by at least one reinforcement element (8) and are thus retained on the insulating part (4). Each commutator segment (7) comprises a lower part (9) and an upper part (10) positioned on the insulating part (4).