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Patent EP-0948444-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MUELLER MICHAEL
IPC: B65B7/28
Filed: 1997-11-25
Granted: 2002-02-06
Abstract: An apparatus for sealing tops onto openings of packs arranged at a distance (m) from each other. The apparatus includes a first conveying means, e.g. a first conveyor, for intermittently conveying the packs in a first direction of travel through a row of at least three sealing stations spaced a machine pitch (m) from each other, and a transport apparatus, e.g. a second conveyor, for transporting the tops in a row behind each other and transversely to the first direction of travel, intermittently over the openings of packs located in the row of sealing stations. The transport apparatus includes a tops belt guided over drive rollers to which the tops are detachably attached behind each other using holding bridges. The tops are spaced a belt pitch (t) from each other and the tops belt is provided with positioning apparatus for properly positioning the tops over the openings. Fixed measurement and display apparatuses are attached in front of and behind the row of sealing stations to provide data permitting a predetermined length of belt over the openings of the packs in the row of sealing stations so that the center of each top, on the belt over the openings, lies over the center of a pack opening.
Patent EP-0866436-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HINSBERG GREGOR
IPC: G02B27/06
Filed: 1998-03-18
Granted: 2003-01-15
Abstract: An image positioning device includes surface elements having front and back sides and images on the front and/or the back sides. An end of a first surface element and a front side of a second surface element are turnably coupled along a first axis of rotation and an end of the second surface element and a front side of a third surface element are turnably coupled along a second axis of rotation. The first and second rotational axes are approximately parallel with one another. Successive flipping of the surface elements animates the images.
Patent EP-0887555-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BAHNER FRIEDRICH
IPC: F04D27/00
Filed: 1998-04-25
Granted: 2004-04-07
Abstract: A procedure for determining the operating point of a fan has a differential pressure measured with at least one measuring point at an inlet nozzle of the fan. Thereafter the volume flow is determined. A differential pressure between two planes in the inlet nozzle or between one plane in the inlet nozzle and one point in the surroundings, as well as a total pressure difference between the suction side and pressure side of the fan, and if applicable, the shaft power of the fan, are all measured. Volume flow is determined from the differential pressure. A setpoint determined from the volume flow through an operating characteristic is compared with the measured total pressure difference. If applicable, a setpoint determined from the volume flow through another operating characteristic is compared with the measured shaft power. From the first comparison, or the second, if applicable, the operating point and its efficiency are determined.
Patent EP-0872553-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LAI CHING-JUH
IPC: A61K39/12
Filed: 1992-09-18
Granted: 2000-11-15
Abstract: The invention includes a chimeric virus for use in a vaccine preparation having a genome comprising nucleic acid sequences encoding at least one structural protein from one flavivirus and nucleic acid sequences encoding nonstructural protein from another flavivirus. The genome preferably includes mutations within the viral genome that reduce virus virulence and in a particularly preferred embodiment these vaccines are directed to flaviviruses such as dengue virus, tick-borne encephalitis virus and Japanese encephalitis virus.
Patent EP-0893220-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MALASPINA GIORGIO
IPC: B29B17/02
Filed: 1998-07-10
Granted: 2003-01-29
Abstract: A coarse chopper (15) minces discarded material consisting mainly of polyethylene foil. The chopped material is collected in a silo (24), and from there is fed at a substantially constant flow to a first washing vat (44), where the material is mixed with water and is stirred to precipitate heavy sludge and to deliver a mix of water with lightweight material comprising mainly polyethylene. A first centrifugal separator (50) subjects the mix of water and lightweight material to a strong, swirling motion within a perforated cage having holes of a diameter smaller than the average size of the lightweight material, in order to expel the water and the flaking material out of the cage. After further washing and drying steps (58, 62, 64), the purified material is squeezed in one or more presses (70, 74), is re-chopped to a fine size in a fine chopper (78) and is blown through a hot-air drying tower (84). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0950447-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GARLASCHI EUFEMIA
IPC: B21J13/14
Filed: 1998-10-21
Granted: 2003-05-21
Abstract: An adjustment device for the forging of small metal items, especially applicable to forging machines for the production of screws, rivets and the like, suitable to realise the rapid adjustment of the length of the shank of said small items, comprising first means (19), (11), (12), (18) articulated with one another or connected to the casing of the forging machine and moved by a shaft of the same through a cam (10) or the like, and second movable means (29), supported by the same casing and connected with one or more of said first means. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0923973-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BOSTEL-D ARGENT RAINER DR
IPC: B01D35/143
Filed: 1998-12-16
Granted: 2002-03-20
Abstract: A household water filter is cleaned by back-flushing, triggered by opening a bleed outlet when the pressure differential between the inlet and outlet exceeds a predetermined value. The back-flush action takes place after the fluid has been bled, and the pressure differential has fallen below a predetermined value following a predetermined time lapse (delta t). Also claimed is a differential pressure switch (34) with automatic back-flush (20) for the bleed valve which incorporates a logic circuit (36) triggering the required sequence.
Patent EP-0889270-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JENKINS ADRIAN CHARLES MORGAN
IPC: F16L37/12
Filed: 1998-07-01
Granted: 2002-12-18
Abstract: An anchorage is provided for anchoring an elongate member (2) such as a Bowden-type control cable to a flat member (7) such as a vehicle bulkhead having an undercut slot (5) in an edge (6) thereof. The anchorage comprises a sleeve (1) which is fixable coaxially around the elongate member (2) and which is formed with a peripheral groove (4) whose axial length is sufficient to accommodate the thickness of the flat member (7) at its slot (5). The groove (4) defines a neck (8) which is a close fit into the slot (5), and at least one plunger member (9) carried by the sleeve (1) is axially movable relative to that sleeve (1) from a position in which it is clear of the groove (4) into a position in which it projects across the groove and enlarges the size of the neck (8) to a dimension such as to form an interlock with the undercut (11) of the slot (5), to resist withdrawal of the anchoring sleeve (1) therefrom. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0917329-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LANET ARNAUD
IPC: H04M11/06
Filed: 1998-07-02
Granted: 2000-04-19
Abstract: There are two command units the first processes words input and is connected to a processor, while the second functions in parallel processing writing to the screen the spoken word, allowing spoken word display in real time.
Patent EP-0908554-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MYREEN BERTEL
IPC: D21C11/10
Filed: 1998-10-09
Granted: 2010-06-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for recovering alkali and heat from a black liquor (5) containing silicate from a soda cook of e.g. grass, reed, straw and bagasse. In the process the black liquor (5) is treated with a gas (6) containing carbon dioxide to precipitate silica and lignin, the precipitate (9) is separated (2) from the black liquor, which is evaporated (3) and burnt (4) to generate heat and to recover a sodium carbonate melt. In the invention the black liquor (5) containing silicate is neutralised with a surplus of the gas (6) containing carbon dioxide, which preferably contains over 60% by volume of carbon dioxide. The evaporation (3) of black liquor mainly takes place after the precipitate (9) rich in silica has been separated (2). The combustion is performed with pure oxygen gas or oxygen-enriched air (14), after the black liquor has been brought to a temperature near its boiling point by direct contact with the hot exhaust gases from combustion, all these operations under a substantial over-pressure of at least 100 kPa. With this procedure, a sodium carbonate melt is recovered and a gas (17) containing over 60% by volume of carbon dioxide is formed, which is used to neutralise the black liquor (5) containing silicate. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0960367-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SOPKO KAREN M
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 1998-02-13
Granted: 2004-06-16
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un appareil (120) d'attribution de ressources partagées à une pluralité de dispositifs externes (130), cet appareil comprenant une carte-mère (210) portable de serveur de réseau et une pluralité de mémoires amovibles (220) permettant de configurer sélectivement l'appareil (120), chaque mémoire (220) stockant une catégorie différente de ressources. L'appareil comprend également une pluralité de récepteurs portables (230) raccordant la pluralité de mémoires amovibles (220) à la carte-mère (210) portable du serveur de réseau, ainsi qu'un ordinateur central portable (216) apte à raccorder la carte-mère (210) portable à la pluralité de dispositifs externes (130).
Patent EP-0895498-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STROEM OVE
IPC: B60P1/64
Filed: 1998-02-23
Granted: 2001-08-08
Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for trucks (1) with a cargo changer (2) including a cargo carrier (4) which is arranged on the truck (1), a pivotally arranged lift arm (5), a power unit (10) extending from an axis of rotation (13) in said cargo carrier (4) to another axis of rotation (12) in said lift arm (5), and at least one auxiliary unit (16) for power supply when activating said lift arm (5). The invention is characterized in that said auxiliary unit (16) is connected to means (19, 21) for direct action upon a cargo (8, 9) arranged upon the cargo carrier (4), whereby said cargo (8, 9) is lifted to a position where the power from the power unit (10) is sufficient for pivoting the lift arm (5). The invention provides an improved arrangement in connection with cargo changers for trucks, which leads to efficient handling of cargo as well as minimizing their vertical dimension.
Patent EP-0970372-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PRUSINER STANLEY B
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 1998-02-20
Granted: 2004-05-19
Abstract: The invention provides an assay method for determining the presence of a PrP<Sc> form of a PrP protein in a sample comprising a first PrP<C> conformation of the protein and a second PrP<Sc> conformation of the protein, the method comprising contacting a first portion of the sample with a binding partner, said binding partner having a higher affinity for the PrP<C> conformation than the PrP<Sc> conformation, and determining a first concentration; treating a second portion of the sample to change the PrP<Sc> conformation into a conformation with a higher binding affinity for the binding partner; contacting the treated second portion of the sample with the binding partner to determine a second concentration; adjusting the second concentration to provide an adjusted concentration which adjustment compensates for increased affinity of the PrP<C> conformation for the binding partner resulting from the treating; and comparing the first concentration with the adjusted concentration to determine the presence of protein in the PrP<Sc> conformation.
Patent EP-0969763-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SACKNER MARVIN A
IPC: A61B5/08
Filed: 1998-03-17
Granted: 2008-01-16
Abstract: A method for measuring respiratory drive includes determining a peak inspiratory flow and a peak inspiratory acceleration from a breath waveform derived from rib cage motion and abdominal motion using a plethysmograph or other external respiratory measuring device. The respiratory drive is ascertainable even during complete blockage of the respiratory system. The peak inspiratory drive derived using the inventive method is used to initiate inspiration in a mechanical ventilator and for determining an index describing a shape of the waveform for controlling a continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) device.
Patent EP-1009655-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HAASER JAMES D
IPC: C09D7/80
Filed: 1998-02-20
Granted: 2003-11-26
Abstract: A fluid dispensing apparatus for automated dispensing high-viscosity fluids for mixing applications, such as dispensing of pigment concentrates for mixing screen printing inks and paints includes a rotatable carousel containing a plurality of different pigment concentrate supplies. The carousel is selectively rotated into a dispensing position in alignment with a dispensing pump and the pump is actuated to dispense through a dispensing valve assembly associated with each pigment concentrate supply. The dispensing valve assembly includes a pair of dispensing valves having different valve orifices so that the pigment concentrates may be dispensed in coarse and fine iterations into a container for mixing. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0975877-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DICKE ROBERT
IPC: F16B25/10
Filed: 1998-04-14
Granted: 2001-08-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-drilling and thread-forming connecting element, a screw, having a threaded shank and a drilling point at the end for the chip-forming drilling of a core hole for the threaded shank. The drilling point is designed as a step drill having at least two drilling steps with different diameters.
Patent EP-1083873-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HAMILTON GREGORY S
IPC: A61K31/401
Filed: 1998-06-03
Granted: 2006-08-09
Abstract: Cette invention concerne des compositions pharmaceutiques et des procédés qui permettent de traiter l'alopécie et de favoriser la croissance des cheveux à l'aide de kétones et de thioesters hétérocycliques.
Patent EP-1002085-B1 (EP)
Inventor: COUPLAND GEORGE MICHAEL
IPC: C12N5/10
Filed: 1998-06-12
Granted: 2009-01-14
Abstract: The EARLY SHORT DAYS 4 gene ESD4 of Arabidopsis thaliana, and homologues from other species, and manipulation and use thereof in plants to influence timing of flowering of the plants.
Patent EP-0989949-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MADRZAK ZYGMUNT
IPC: D21G9/00
Filed: 1998-06-09
Granted: 2001-12-12
Abstract: An apparatus transfers a threading strip and/or a material web can from a pick-up area into a transfer area along a web travel path for production and/or processing/of the strip and/or web. The device includes a carrier for moving the strip and/or web along the web travel path through the machine at a carrier speed. The device also includes at least one pick-up unit for transferring the strip and/or web from the pick-up area to the transfer area at relocation speed that is lower than the carrier speed.
Patent EP-1016868-B1 (EP)
Inventor: OGIMOTO YASUSHI
IPC: G01N37/00
Filed: 1998-07-15
Granted: 2011-04-27
Abstract: Sonde qui comporte une partie centrale (2) dotée d'une première partie terminale (2a) à laquelle parvient une lumière incidente provenant d'une source de lumière, et d'une seconde partie terminale (2b) dont le diamètre est inférieur à la longueur d'onde de la lumière incidente, ainsi qu'une gaine (1) couvrant la partie centrale (2). Un mince film de nitrure (3) constitué d'au moins un nitrure choisi parmi nitrure de titane, nitrure de zirconium et nitrure d'hafnium est formé sur la surface de la partie centrale (2) du côté de la seconde partie terminale (2b), mais pas sur les première et seconde parties terminales (2a, 2b). Le film mince de nitrure (3) possède une réflectivité élevée pour une lumière dont la longueur d'onde est supérieure à 600 nm et comme aucune lumière incidente ne s'échappe de la sonde, ladite lumière incidente atteint l'extrémité de cette dernière, si bien que l'intensité de la lumière émise par le bout de la sonde est améliorée. Lorsque la sonde est utilisée dans une mémoire de type sonde, il est possible de réaliser un enregistrement haute densité avec une excellente qualité (S/N) du signal.
Patent EP-1017634-B1 (EP)
Title: Traitement des dechets liquides
Inventor: ECCLES CHRISTOPHER ROBERT
IPC: C02F1/00
Filed: 1998-08-20
Granted: 2001-10-31
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un processus électrocatalytique permettant de traiter des déchets liquides contenant au moins une substance préjudiciable à l'environnement, lequel processus consiste à faire circuler les déchets liquides devant être traités entre au moins deux électrodes espacées en les faisant entrer en contact avec ces électrodes, aux bornes desquelles on applique une différence de potentiel de courant continu de façon que l'au moins une substance organique préjudiciable à l'environnement se trouve au moins partiellement décomposée sous forme gazeuse ou liquide. L'invention concerne également une unité de traitement permettant la mise en oeuvre du processus.
Patent EP-1023283-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FEVIG THOMAS L
IPC: C07D333/38
Filed: 1998-10-13
Granted: 2003-01-29
Abstract: Fungicides having thiophene rings may be made from the intermediate compound 3-carbomethoxy-4,5-dimethylthiophene. That compound, and related compounds, may be produced by reacting an alpha mercaptoketone, e.g., 3-mercapto-2-butanone, with an acrylate, e.g., methyl-3-methoxy acrylate, in the presence of an alkoxide base, e.g., NaOMe, to form the substituted tetrahydrothiophene, followed by conversion to the aromatic thiophene with an acid treatment. The substituted tetrahydrothiophene is a novel compound.
Patent EP-1030767-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BRAUNER MANFRED
IPC: B29C45/17
Filed: 1998-11-04
Granted: 2002-09-04
Abstract: Flat or semi-flat element ( 1 ) including a partly or completely circumambient frame ( 2 ), which element ( 1 ) is manufactured through molding of a polymeric material. The element ( 1 ) includes a carrying structure, constituted by the frame ( 2 ), and an intermediate wall section ( 3 ). The wall section ( 3 ) is connected to the frame ( 2 ) via a resilient section ( 4 ), the resilient section ( 4 ) being a part of the wall section ( 3 ). The differences in the temperature related shrinkage between the frame ( 2 ) and the wall section ( 3 ) is absorbed by the resilient section ( 4 ), whereby warping of the element ( 1 ) is avoided.
Patent EP-1015436-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LAZZARI DARIO
IPC: C07C229/12
Filed: 1998-09-04
Granted: 2003-04-16
Abstract: The invention relates to new compounds containing 1-8 active groups of the type 3,3,6,6-polysubstituted 2-morpholinone and having the formula F(A'-Z)m-X(F),wherein m is a number from 1 to 8; X is an organic anchor group of valency m and in case that m is not 1, X may also be a direct bond, SO2, P or PO; A' is a monovalent group of the formula E  containing one linking group; Z is a direct bond, -O-, -S-, -SO-, -SO2- or -NR'14-; provided that Z is -O-, -S-, -SO-, -SO2- or -NR'14- if m is 1 and the linking group in formula E is G3 or G5; G1 is hydrogen; C1-C18alkyl; C2-C18alkyl substituted by OH and/or phenyl; oxyl; OH; C2-C12cyanoalkyl; C2-C12cyanoalkoxy; C1-C18alkoxy; C5-C12cycloalkoxy; C3-C8alkenyl; C3-C8alkynyl; C3-C8alkenyloxy; C7-C12phenylalkyl; C7-C12phenylalkyl substituted by hydroxy, C1-C4alkyl and/or C1-C4alkoxy; C7-C15phenylalkoxy; C7-C15phenylalkoxy, which is substituted by C1-C4alkyl and/or C1-C4alkoxy; or G1 is C1-C8alkanoyl; C3-C5alkenoyl; C1-C18alkanoyloxy; C3-C8epoxyalkyl; or G1 is the linking group -R10-; G2 and G4 are, independently of one another, C1-C18alkyl, C5-C12cycloalkenyl, C5-C12cycloalkyl, or an oligocyclic hydrocarbon residue of 6-12 carbon atoms; G3 is as defined for G2 or is C1-C8hydroxyalkyl; or G2 and G3 together are (CH2)e, where e is a number from 4 to 11; or G5 is the linking group -R5-; G5 is as defined for G4 or is C1-C8hydroxyalkyl; or G4 and G5 together are (CH2)e, where e is number from 4 to 11; or G5 is the linking group -R5-; G6 is as defined for G4 or is hydrogen; or G6 is the linking group, which is a direct bond or -R5-; and other residues are as defined in claim 1. The new compounds are effective as stabilizers for organic material, especially coatings, against harmful effects of light, oxygen and/or heat.
Patent EP-1038256-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PANGAUD NICOLAS
IPC: G06K19/07
Filed: 1998-12-08
Granted: 2003-06-18
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un microcircuit (40) comprenant un circuit d'interface (11) pour détecter des commandes de bas niveau reçues sous forme de signaux électriques ou de combinaisons de signaux électriques appliqués à des contacts électriques (RST, IO, CLK). Selon l'invention, le microcircuit comprend des moyens (12) pour convertir au moins une première de commande de bas niveau en un bit de valeur 0 et au moins une seconde commande de bas niveau en un bit de valeur 1, de manière à délivrer une chaîne de bits (DTin1) sur réception d'une suite desdites première et seconde commandes de bas niveau. Application: transmission de données binaires à des cartes à mémoire par l'intermédiaire d'une interface de communication de bas niveau ISO 7816-2.
Patent EP-0971022-B1 (EP)
Inventor: UNO MINORU
IPC: C11D3/08
Filed: 1998-12-17
Granted: 2003-11-12
Abstract: A clear liquid detergent containing, in water, an alkylbenzenesulfonic anion surfactant, liquid sodium silicate, a polyoxyethylene alkyl or aryl ether nonionic surfactant and an alkylethersulfate salt anionic surfactant.
Patent EP-1018497-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STROTMANN ROCHUS
IPC: C04B40/00
Filed: 1999-02-18
Granted: 2003-04-23
Abstract: Production of lime compositions for repair of buildings and sculptures comprises mixing hydrated lime, an alkali resistant flow agent and protective colloid followed by the addition of filler and water.  A process for the production of lime compositions (I) that flow and are capable of application by brush or spatula for introduction into cavities and for the coating of buildings and sculptures comprises:  (A) mixing calcium hydroxide, preferably slaked lime having a solids content of greater than 50 % and water content of less than 50% with an alkali resistant flow agent and protective colloid in the absence of air to yield a storage stable product. Mixing is carried out at a shear of 5-15 m/s such that a doughnut effect is achieved and is retained for greater than 3 minutes; and  (B) mixing the product from (A) with a moist and/or moistened filler or filler-water mixture or with water followed by filler and stirring at a shear of less than 5 m/s at which dispersion of the calcium hydroxide occurs.
Patent EP-0923241-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WONFOR PETER J
IPC: G06F21/10
Filed: 1994-05-09
Granted: 2002-07-31
Abstract: The method involves blanking a portion of a video signal at a location in the over-scan portion of the video signal prior to a synchronisation signal. A waveform for indicating a video retrace prior to occurrence of the synchronisation signal is added to the blanked location. The adding step involves adding the waveform only to portions of the video signal having active video prior to the blanking step.
Patent EP-0952396-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHOPPE FRITZ DR-ING
IPC: F23G5/22
Filed: 1999-04-16
Granted: 2003-10-29
Abstract: The grid is hollow, truncated cone-shaped (1), mounted in a frame to rotate on a sloping rotary axis and positioned over the mouth of the combustion grid (K). The grid has extending hollow support arms (5) with inner air-outlets and connected to a source of a bottom draught. The smaller diameter end of the grid is closed by a plate-flap (14) and held by axially parallel legs (7) rigidly joined to a support plate (8).
Patent EP-0976466-B1 (EP)
IPC: B21C37/08
Filed: 1999-05-19
Granted: 2002-08-14
Abstract: The method of making thin wall metal tubes involves cold forming a thin metal blank into an increasing curved section with the edges (4) closed and then welded together. The partially formed blank (3) is first twisted around a quarter turn and, prior to welding closed, is rotated back slightly. The claims also include a machine for carrying out the method.