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Patent EP-1278981-B1 (EP)
Inventor: IWASAKI-HIGBEE JEFFREY L
IPC: F16L55/165
Filed: 2001-03-12
Granted: 2004-06-23
Abstract: A method of repairing leaking underground pipes, particularly gravity-flow sewer pipes, without excavation, by using a flexible liner tube containing a fluid under sufficient pressure to exclude groundwater, while forcing a fluid sealant material into leaking defects in a pipe wall, and through openings in the pipe wall into voids outside the pipe. The flexible liner tube is everted into the pipe to keep the sealant material in place and also to continue to exclude groundwater for a period of time long enough for the sealant material to cure in place to effect sealing repair of the defects in the pipe wall and also at least partially fill voids outside the pipe. Fluid is kept under great enough pressure in the liner tube to exclude groundwater and may be heated or chilled to assist in preparing the pipe for sealant or to cure the sealant material.
Patent EP-1281299-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DISHONGH TERRANCE J
IPC: G01K1/14
Filed: 2001-04-03
Granted: 2007-09-19
Abstract: Piezoelectric material is embedded in epoxy layers of circuit cards to control thermal expansion and contraction as a function of temperature changes. A temperature sensor and thermostat generates a controlled voltage as a function of temperature and applies the voltage to piezoelectric blocks within the circuit card. Local areas of the circuit card can have different amounts of piezoelectric material or different thermostats. Piezoelectric blocks can be arranged in regular patterns or can be randomly or pseudo-randomly placed.
Patent EP-1285221-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HILL HENRY ALLEN
IPC: G01B11/00
Filed: 2001-05-09
Granted: 2006-04-12
Abstract: L'invention concerne un appareil interférométrique et des procédés qui permettent de mesurer les caractéristiques de surface locale sur des miroirs photolithographiques (260, 270) ou autres, in situ, de manière à fournir des signaux de correction pour améliorer la précision de mesure en termes de distance et d'angle. Il est possible de réaliser des mesures de caractérisation de surface selon une ou plusieurs lignes de données dans une ou plusieurs directions, en mesurant les modifications angulaires des faisceaux réfléchis par les surfaces, durant les opérations de balayage, ce qui permet de déterminer la pente locale et d'intégrer ensuite cette pente pour établir une topologie de surface. Les miroirs (260, 270) peuvent être montés en configuration photolithographique (16) ou hors configuration photolithographique sur un cadre de référence.
Patent EP-1278535-B1 (EP)
Inventor: UTKU NALAN
IPC: A61K38/17
Filed: 2001-05-03
Granted: 2008-06-25
Abstract: Described are pharmaceutical compositions comprising polynucleotides encoding TGAP7 protein or a biologically fragment thereof. Furthermore, pharmaceutical compositions are described which comprise vectors comprising the aforementioned polynucleotides and/or host cells transformed therewith. Additionally, pharmaceutical compositions comprising antisense constructs to be aforementioned polynucleotides are described. Furthermore, methods and uses for modulating immune responses through the TGAP7 protein as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising agents which act on the TGAP7 protein are described. Also, the use of said polynucleotide, vector, protein or antibody for the preparation of diagnostic and pharmaceutical compositions for use, inter alia, in organ transplantation, for the treatment of autoimmune, allergic or infectious diseases, or for treatment of tumors is provided.
Patent EP-1303545-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MEALARES CHRISTEL MARIE-CLAUDE
IPC: C08F4/00
Filed: 2001-07-11
Granted: 2004-08-04
Abstract: Supported ionic metallocene catalyst systems may be prepared by a method comprising the following steps: i) mixing together in a suitable solvent: a) an organometallic compound, and b) an ionic activator comprising a cation and an anion; ii) addition of the mixture from step (i) to a support material; iii) addition of a metallocene complex in a suitable solvent; iv) further addition of an organometallic compound in a suitable solvent; and v) removal of the solvent. The preferred supported catalysts comprise a constrained geometry metallocene complex for example (t-butylamido)(tetramethyl--><5>-cyclopentadienyl) dimethyl silanetitanium--><4>-1,3-pentadiene and are particularly suitable for the polymerisation of ethylene or the copolymerisation of ethylene and alpha-olefins having from 3 to 10 carbons in the gas phase. The supported metallocene catalysts of the present invention show improved productivity compared to supported ionic metallocene catalyst systems of the prior art particularly when used in the gas phase.
Patent EP-1318948-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MORINI EMILIO
IPC: B65D50/04
Filed: 2001-07-16
Granted: 2004-10-20
Abstract: The capsule for closing containers comprises a first cap (2) provided with an outlet mouth for the liquid in the container, screwed on to mouth (3) of a container. An annular element (6), coupled to the first cap (2) has a lower part which is destined to detach on first opening of the capsule. The first cap (2) can assume a closed lower position, in which the outlet mouth is closed by an upwardly-projecting part of an obturator (8), and an upper open position, in which the outlet mouth is distant from the projecting part. A second cap (11), external to the first cap (2), is internally provided with a projection (12) coupled with the first cap (2) and optionally located on an easy-break security strip. The capsule guarantees an airtight seal, especially for containers of gassy liquids.
Patent EP-1317374-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BERLAND JEAN C
IPC: B64D17/02
Filed: 2001-08-22
Granted: 2008-05-14
Abstract: An improved cruciform or cross parachute is formed by attaching the adjacent edges of the lateral arms to each other to form a three-dimensional canopy, when inflated, which is substantially square at the top and substantially round at the lower edge. The attachment of the adjacent edges of the arms are such as to provide generally vertical openings or vents through which air can flow outwardly from underneath the canopy, which form "corner air flow jets", thus allowing use of zero or near zero porosity fabric for constructing the canopy. Attachment of the adjacent edges of the arms at their outer tips forms a continuous hem at the lower edge of the canopy which eases packing and improves reliability. Arm air flow jets of U.S. Pat. No. 5,839,695 may also be included in addition to the corner air flow jets formed by attaching the adjacent arm side edges. Air flow from underneath the canopy through the air flow jets should be sufficient to achieve a degree of flight stability for the parachute of ±5°, or less, when using a zero or near zero porosity fabric for the canopy.
Patent EP-1317372-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JAEBERG BJOERN
IPC: B62D13/04
Filed: 2001-09-10
Granted: 2005-11-16
Abstract: Method and arrangement for operating self-steering wheels on a non-driving axle (3) in a vehicle, which wheels (1, 2) are each mounted on their own stub axle (4, 5) and connected to a tie rod (8). The axle (3) and one (4) of the stub axles are connected by a cylinder (12) with two separate chambers (16, 17), each chamber having an individually adjustable piston (22, 23), the cylinder (12) having a first, freely movable state, in which its length is variable, and a second, pressurized state, in which its length (S3) is fixed, and in that each chamber (16, 17) has at least one connection (18, 19, 20, 21) for pressure medium for acting on the respective piston (22, 23) in the cylinder (12).
Patent EP-1319166-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SNYDER MARK I
IPC: B64D43/00
Filed: 2001-09-18
Granted: 2012-02-22
Abstract: A system, method and device for selecting and displaying navigational information is presented which displays navigational procedures and/or options, allows for selecting and deselecting the procedures and/or options, and allows for generating a predetermined set of navigational procedures and/or options based upon the previous selection of navigational procedures and/or options. The system, method and device provide a more efficient and intuitive method for planning and programming a navigational path with special emphasis on facilitating the planning and programming of a phase of arrival for the flight path of an aircraft.
Patent EP-1334184-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ORWAR OWE
IPC: B01L3/02
Filed: 2001-10-19
Granted: 2009-07-01
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for penetration of lipid bilayer membranes in order to insert at the tip of a hollow needle-shaped object, such as a micropipet-, into a container formed of a lipid bilayer membrane, wherein said container is placed between said needle-shaped object, with the tip of said needle-shaped object placed in contact with said conainer in such a way that it applies a mechanical force to the lipid membrane of said container, thus mechanically straining it, and a second electrode, whereupon a transient electric pulse of 1-to-10<SUP>3 </SUP>V/cm is applied between the electrodes, resulting in a focused electrical field over said container C which induces a dielectric breakdown of the lipid bilayer causing the needle-shaped object to penetrate the container. Disclosed is also an electroinjection method based on the above method, wherein substances are introduced through the needle-shaped object and into the container after penetration of the needle-shaped object.
Patent EP-1404522-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ANDERSON MARTIN L
IPC: E04G23/00
Filed: 2001-12-11
Granted: 2007-10-03
Abstract: A hydraulically powered self-propelled stripping machine having an electric motor for providing oscillating motion to a cutting head member. The electric motor driving a hydraulic pump for pumping hydraulic fluid to a hydraulic motor for driving the wheels of the hydraulically powered self propelled stripping machine. The hydraulic system having forward and reverse as well as speed control valves for controlling the direction and speed of the hydraulically powered wheels or for stopping. The hydraulically powered self-propelled stripping machine also having a hydraulic pressure safety valve for protecting the machine and the objects it engages from damage.
Patent EP-1251127-B1 (EP)
Inventor: POSS MICHAEL A
IPC: A61K31/42
Filed: 1993-12-15
Granted: 2005-11-09
Abstract: Novel methods for the preparation of sidechain-bearing taxanes, comprising the preparation of an oxazoline compound, coupling the oxazoline compound with a taxane having a hydroxyl group directly bonded at C-13 thereof to form an oxazoline sidechain-bearing taxane, and opening the oxazoline ring of the oxazoline sidechain-bearing taxane so formed. Novel compounds prepared by the methods of the present invention are also provided.
Patent EP-1276175-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CASSES CLAUDE
IPC: H01R13/434
Filed: 2002-07-10
Granted: 2008-05-28
Abstract: The contact carrier module has a body with a contact locking mechanism, and a forward grid which protects the contact pins in one position and when retracted allows pin coupling. The contact carrier module has a block (15a) preventing grid movement when there is incorrect locking of contacts.
Patent EP-1302369-B1 (EP)
Title: Roof liner and air duct system
Inventor: JAECKEL HELMUT
IPC: B60R5/00
Filed: 2002-08-30
Granted: 2005-07-20
Abstract: The roof lining and air duct system for large vehicles comprises mounting profiles (12, 13) attached to the bodywork where the roof (7) meets the side wall (8). Cladding profiles (9, 10) are attached to these so that they overlap with a small gap (15). The upper profile is mounted so that there is a second gap (16) between its upper end and the roof and an air duct (17) is formed between the two.
Patent EP-1295624-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VALENTA HARRY L
IPC: A61N1/378
Filed: 2002-09-25
Granted: 2006-06-07
Abstract: An implantable energy supply system having at least two cells is disclosed. The system may have a switch with a first state in which the cells are electrically connected to a load, and a second state in which each cell is electrically connected with its own charger. A measurer may be electrically connected to a cell to provide an indication of the charge on the cell. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1236448-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BURGERMEISTER ROBERT
IPC: A61F2/06
Filed: 2002-02-28
Granted: 2005-08-31
Abstract: A preferred embodiment of a stent provides a folded strut section (20) that provides both structural rigidity and reduction in foreshortening of the stent mechanism. A flexible section (30) provides flexibility for delivery of the stent mechanism. In a second embodiment, flexible section columns (130) are angled with respect to each other, and to the longitudinal axis of the stent. These relatively flexible sections are oppositely phased in order to negate any torsion along their length. In yet another embodiment, the flexible connector (310) can take on an undulating shape (like an "N"), but such that the longitudinal axis of the connector is not parallel with the longitudinal axis of the stent. Finally, a new method is disclosed for making stents. The method consists of performing a standard photochemical machining process of cutting, cleaning and coating the tube with a photoresist. However, unlike former methods, the photoresist image is developed on the surface of the cylindrical metallic tube, which results in a controlled variable etching rate at selected sites on the cylindrical metallic tube during the etching process. Further embodiments provide living hinge connectors (330) and connections along the length of the radial strut member.
Patent EP-1254846-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SAMPAIO CAMACHO JOSE MANUEL
IPC: B65D33/20
Filed: 2002-04-11
Granted: 2008-03-19
Abstract: The packaging comprises a body, initially sealed at one end, comprising two parts (26A,26B) whose longitudinal edges are connected together along a longitudinal weld (14). One of the parts extends outwards from the body beyond the weld to form a flap (36). A weakened tearing line (42) is formed on the flap along the weld. This tearing line delimits a band (43A) locally detachable from the body and an adhesive (44) carried by the band for later sticking of the band against the package external surface.
Patent EP-1376918-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PFEIFFER THOMAS DR
IPC: H04Q11/00
Filed: 2002-06-24
Granted: 2004-09-29
Abstract: An optical switch controlled by remote power electric circuit, switches between main and reserve optical paths. The power is supplied through an additional optical signal along the main path, at a wavelength lying outside the wavelength range used for useful optical signal transmission. A wavelength optical coupler connected to a photodiode and main path, extracts the additional optical signal.
Patent EP-1363507-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KAURALA MARITA CECILIA
IPC: A23L33/11
Filed: 2002-02-25
Granted: 2005-08-31
Abstract: The invention relates to functional food to be eaten without heating, which is a powdery mixture containing substances of plant origin, and which has components containing different phytoestrogens. Further, the invention relates to the method of preparing the food. According to the invention, the food contains especially isoflavone-containing precooked soybean flour and lignane-containing germinated rye. Flavour-imparting components, such as dried lingonberry, dried rose hip and/or sweeteners, such as raw cane sugar, may also be included. The germination of rye grains can be carried out by soaking them in water, by letting them germ in room temperature, by drying the germinated grains by air blowing, and by finally milling the grains. The resulting powder is combined with the soybean flour and possible other components of the product by mechanical mixing. The powder may be eaten without cooking, mixed with a liquid, either as a drink or as a more solid mixture.
Patent EP-1356012-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LANGE ARNO
IPC: C10L1/198
Filed: 2002-01-22
Granted: 2008-09-10
Abstract: Alkoxylated alkylphenols which have at least one long-chain alkyl radical having at least one tertiary or quaternary carbon atom are prepared and are used as fuel or lubricant additives in fuel and lubricant compositions.
Patent EP-1356184-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LAUG HORST
IPC: E06C1/22
Filed: 2002-01-24
Granted: 2007-12-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a supporting device for a double ladder comprising a stabilising support (1) which can be telescopic and is held in place in an articulated manner on the cross-beam of a ladder, in addition to comprising restricted guidance means (2, 3, 4) connecting said cross-beam of the ladder (2, 3, 4) and used to hold the stabilising support in place or to guide it in a restricted manner and spread it out in an oblique manner, in addition to fixing it without touching the floor in a desired upright position.  The device is configured in a simple manner and is simple, quick and safe to handle.
Patent EP-1384048-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KELSEY STEPHEN F
IPC: G01F11/38
Filed: 2002-04-17
Granted: 2005-12-07
Abstract: A shuttle container (2) is used in conjunction with a dispenser (22) to receive a metered dose of a liquid from a reservoir (26). The dispenser (22) includes a metering chamber which is filled and emptied by a pair of valves (43 and 58) operated by a common shaft (40). The shuttle container (2) has a locating sleeve (12) which engages with a locating slot (36) in the dispenser (22) to axially align the shuttle container (2) with the dispenser. The shuttle (2) carries a spigot (14) engage the shaft (40) to effect a discharge of liquid into the shuttle container (2). The collar (6) of the shuttle container (2) has a pair of dogs (8) which engage respective slots (38) in the outer circumference of the dispenser (22). Before the dogs (8) can engage the slots (38), the profiled end of the spigot (14) must engage a matingly profiled recess in the shaft (40). Before the shaft (40) can be displaced, it must be rotated to move a projection (52) on the shaft out of alignment with an abutment (50). The slots (38) guide the dogs (8) to achieve, the required angular and axial displacement of the shaft (40) to release it from the locking action of the abutment (50) then displace it to operate the valves (43 and 58) to effect the dispensing of the metered dose into the shuttle container (2).
Patent EP-1366252-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HOEBEL GLENN
IPC: B44D3/06
Filed: 2002-03-06
Granted: 2008-01-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a hawk, which comprises a surface for applying a material, in particular a filler, and a handle. To provide a hawk, which is ergonomically designed such that even relatively long working with the hawk is possible, it is proposed in the scope of the invention that the handle on the underside of the hawk is designed with an essentially L-shaped cross-section. By this means it becomes possible to hold the hawk by means of two fingers, which are inserted laterally into the handle, it thereby being possible, by virtue of the natural clenching tendency, to hold the hawk without quickly becoming tired. In a further development of the invention, the handle has a T-shaped cross-section.
Patent EP-1379442-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BOUGAMONT JEAN-LOUIS
IPC: B05B11/00
Filed: 2002-04-19
Granted: 2006-06-14
Abstract: The invention concerns a device for dispensing a dose of liquid or gel products comprising a dispensing head axially mobile mounted on a product reservoir and provided with an outlet conduit and a metering chamber delimited by an intake valve and by a piston whereof the rod is connected to said head and which is equipped with an exhaust valve. The invention is characterized in that the rod of the piston extends inside the chamber through a projecting lower end providing sealed locking of the intake valve when the head is in low position.
Patent EP-1378053-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LEHNER MICHAEL
IPC: H02P9/02
Filed: 2002-03-26
Granted: 2012-07-04
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé permettant de déterminer la position angulaire du rotor dans un moteur synchrone triphasé (10) en fonction des données de position (2) d'un moteur à combustion interne. Ce dernier est équipé d'une commande moteur (7), dans laquelle sont enregistrés des paramètres de fonctionnement et des données de position de composants dudit moteur à combustion interne. Selon ledit procédé, la position de rotation (2) du moteur à combustion interne est d'abord enregistrée dans la commande moteur à l'arrêt dudit moteur à combustion interne. Ensuite, avant le démarrage de ce dernier, les données de position de rotation (2) du moteur à combustion interne sont transmises au moteur triphasé électrique (10), de manière à permettre un ajustement entre les données de position de rotation (2) et la position angulaire du rotor (5) du moteur triphasé électrique (10) avec une vitesse de rotation du moteur à combustion interne égale à 0.
Patent EP-1395331-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHOENFELD ANDREAS
IPC: A61N1/20
Filed: 2002-03-30
Granted: 2005-06-01
Abstract: In apparatus for the treatment of tumors, comprising at least one generator having a power source, and at least two electrode needles for conducting current into, or out of, a tumor, a control arrangement is provided for limiting the current flowing through each electrode to a maximum value.
Patent EP-1401924-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NELSON GORDON L
IPC: C08K3/18
Filed: 2002-05-31
Granted: 2008-07-09
Abstract: Organic/inorganic nanocomposites and methods for their preparation are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises the steps of providing an organic/inorganic concentrate and processing the concentrate with a polymer resin. In a preferred embodiment the organic/inorganic concentrate and polymer resin are processed by extrusion using a single-screw extruder. In another embodiment, the method further comprises surface modifying an inorganic additive, mixing the modified additive with a polymer solution to produce an organic/inorganic solution, and removing solvent from the organic/inorganic solution to produce the organic/inorganic concentrate. Processing of the organic/inorganic concentrate with a polymer resin produces a homogeneous nanocomposite with superior mechanical and thermal properties.
Patent EP-1515885-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GRIMALDI MICHELE
IPC: B63B27/14
Filed: 2002-06-18
Granted: 2009-01-28
Abstract: A movable platform unit ( 1 ) for a boat (B), in particular for launching or hauling out a tender or the like, includes a base portion ( 2 ) secured to the boat (B) and at least one swing arm ( 32 a, 32 b), pivoted at one end onto the base portion ( 2 ) and at the other to a load platform ( 3 ). The swing arm ( 32 a, 32 b) can be rotated by a first drive member ( 57 ) secured thereto and rotatable about the axis (x) about which the swing arm ( 32 a, 32 b) is pivoted on the base portion ( 2 ). Alignment means ( 67, 68 ) are provided for connecting the load platform ( 3 ) to a second drive member ( 65 a) secured to the base portion ( 2 ) and coaxial with the axis (x) about which the swing arm ( 32 a, 32 b) is pivoted on the base portion ( 2 ) so as to enable the platform ( 3 ) to maintain a constant inclination to the base portion ( 2 ) during rotation of the swing arms ( 32 a, 32 b)
Patent EP-1430494-B1 (EP)
Inventor: THOMSEN JESPER HELVEG
IPC: H01H3/14
Filed: 2002-08-21
Granted: 2005-01-12
Abstract: The present invention discloses a tape or ribbon switch component (1) comprising a pair of electrical contact strips (5, 6) made from a non corrosive material and encapsulated in a moisture impermeable cover (2) comprising as an integral part hereof spacer means (4) providing the appropriate distance between said contact strips (5, 6). The invention furthermore discloses a tape or ribbon switch based on this component and an in-situ tailoring method for fitting the tape or ribbon switch to a specific application, where said method provides for a hermetically seal of the ends of the switch against moisture penetration from outside. Specifically said seal is provided by the use of heat crimping terminating means (8), the inner surface of which are provided with an adhesive agent, whereby it is made possible by the application of a heat crimping tool to obtain said hermetical sealing of the tape or ribbon switch.