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Patent EP-0854774-B1 (EP)
Title: Method and device for cutting hair to produce curled or waved styles
Inventor: MCLEAN BRIAN
IPC: B26B13/24
Filed: 1996-10-09
Granted: 1999-04-21
Abstract: A styling method involves holding hair strands parallel while simultaneously turning them all equally and passing a pair of scissors about an axis of rotation at right angles to the hair strands until reaching a cutting angle and so as to produce a bow-shaped cut. Repetition of this on neighbouring hair strands results in a zig-zag cut, and the method gives the style a curled or waved appearance. A pair of scissors for the particularly accurate application of the cut ensures optimal guidance form the scissors and a stop effect when the required cutting angle is reached.
Patent EP-0816197-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BEIER GUENTER
IPC: B61D15/06
Filed: 1997-06-17
Granted: 2002-07-31
Abstract: The rail vehicle has a protective guard (7) for the wagon contains (1) which projects upwards beyond the container equator and is fastened to the container above the equator. The fastening (8) is made in the upper region of the container bottom (9) near the vertex of the container and covers the area of the end face of the container. The connection of the protective guard is by upper and lower pivot bearings on the chassis (2) and on the container. The guard preferably has a high capacity for absorbing energy.
Patent EP-0861963-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KNAUF ALFONS JEAN
IPC: E06B5/16
Filed: 1997-07-26
Granted: 2004-03-17
Abstract: The glazing involves at least one glass plate which is installed in a window inner facing clad with fire protection plates. On the glass outside a fire-inhibiting glazing frame is arranged. This frame comprises individual glazing arms (7) of fire-inhibiting compound material separated from one another and fixed by means of building screws (9), which are screwed through the window inner facing (6) into a plate (4, 11) behind it. An angularly cross-section frame arm (10) fits over the glazing arm and the connecting edge strip of the wall covering (5). The outside of the glazing arm connects in a flush manner with the outside of the wall covering.
Patent EP-0823479-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GELFAND DAVID HARROW
IPC: C12Q1/6869
Filed: 1997-07-31
Granted: 2004-09-29
Abstract: The invention provides thermostable DNA polymerase enzymes that comprises the amino acid sequence SerGlnIleXaaLeuArgXaa (SEQ ID NO: 1), wherein "Xaa" at position 4 of this sequence is any amino acid residue but not a glutamic acid residue (Glu), preferably a glycine residue and "Xaa" at position 7 of this sequence is a valine residue (Val) or an isoleucine residue (Ile). The thermostable DNA polymerases of the invention have enhanced efficiency for incorporating unconventional nucleotides, such as ribonucleotides, into DNA products and are advantageous in many in vitro synthesis applications. Such enzymes are particularly useful for use in nucleic acid sequencing protocols and provide novel means for DNA sequence analysis with cost and efficiency advantages. Also claimed are nucleic acids encoding said polymerases, vectors and hoste cells comprising such a nucleic acid, as well as compositions for use in a DNA sequencing reaction, kits and methods for sequencing including such polymerases.
Patent EP-0824002-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VRISSIMDJIS CONSTANTINE SOLON
IPC: A41D19/00
Filed: 1997-08-12
Granted: 2001-11-21
Abstract: Glove of rubber or the like provided with an essentially tubular sleeve portion (15) and a cuff portion (14) which extends conically outwardly in extension of the sleeve portion (15) and can be folded back such that the free end of the conically outwardly extending cuff portion (14) has a radial distance from the outer circumference of the sleeve portion (15), wherein at least one inwardly directed undulation (12) of the glove material is provided between the sleeve portion (15) and the cuff portion (14), when the cuff portion (14) extends in extension of the sleeve portion (15), and wherein the cuff portion (14) is foldable back around the undulation (12).  Further, a mold for producing such a glove is provided. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0814423-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GERPHEIDE GEORGE E
IPC: G06F3/044
Filed: 1990-08-14
Granted: 2001-07-25
Abstract: Devices (90) are provided in accordance with this invention which utilise capacitive coupling of a passive object (60) to the device (90) to sense the object's position. The devices (90) are comprised of a plurality of electrode strips (130) arranged in two sets of parallel strips with the strips of one set crossing over the strips of the other set. Control means selects individual strips of each set and then analyses a change in capacitive coupling in order to determine the position of the object. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0783999-B1 (EP)
Inventor: COMBES PATRICE
IPC: B60S1/38
Filed: 1997-01-08
Granted: 1999-10-20
Abstract: The method is used especially for making wiper blade carriers with deflector strips. The method involves subjecting a metal sheet to punching, cutting, folding, bending and other operations to form a series of parallel carrier sections (1) which are joined to the edges (9) of the sheet by bridges (8). Pins (6) are then attached to holes (15) designed for fitting the deflector strips while the carrier sections are still flat. After attaching the pins the carrier sections are folded and bent to the required shape, and are painted while still joined to the sheet edges.
Patent EP-0868945-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WATANABE NORITOSHI
IPC: B05B11/00
Filed: 1997-10-22
Granted: 2005-01-19
Abstract: Pulvérisateur pour liquides, de type à détente, qui comporte un cylindre (2) de montage adapté sur la partie goulot d'un récipient, un cylindre vertical (2a) placé vertical sur le cylindre (2) de montage, un cylindre (3) de formation de jet qui fait saillie vers l'avant à partir d'une partie supérieure du cylindre vertical (2a), un cylindre (4) qui fait saillie vers l'avant depuis une partie intermédiaire du cylindre vertical (2a), un piston (6) placé coulissant dans le cylindre (4) et contraint vers l'avant, une détente (5) dont une surface arrière d'une partie supérieure vient en contact avec une extrémité avant du piston (6) et qui est montée pivotante sur une extrémité avant du cylindre (3) de formation de jet, un cylindre (7) de logement de tuyère monté sur une extrémité avant du cylindre (3) de formation de jet et une tête (8) de tuyère dotée de trous (10) de tuyère et montée rotative sur une surface externe du cylindre (7) de logement de tuyère. Un bras (21) fait saillie vers l'arrière depuis une surface externe de la tête (8) de tuyère, une première partie (23) de contact est située sur une partie supérieure de la détente (5) et une seconde partie (26) de contact est située sur une surface avant d'une partie inférieure du cylindre (4). Lorsque la détente (5) se trouve en position avant maximale et que la tête (8) de tuyère est tournée, une partie du bras (21) vient en contact de manière libérable avec la première partie (23) de contact et l'autre partie du bras (21) vient en contact de manière libérable avec la seconde partie (26) de contact, grâce à quoi le piston (6) ne se déplacera pas vers l'arrière, même si l'utilisateur essaie de tirer la détente (5).
Patent EP-0963517-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CIECKO DANIEL
IPC: F02M37/00
Filed: 1997-10-22
Granted: 2003-04-16
Abstract: The invention concerns a light and compact dispensing device comprising a hollow body with a substantially spherical cavity (17), consisting of an assembly of two soldered elements (15, 16) and comprising accesses (14) each constituted by a hole with small cross-section (38) and a tapped hole (40) connected to the hole with small cross-section through a tapered shaft 41.
Patent EP-0932633-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BASTIN BENOIT ETIENNE JEAN-MAR
IPC: C08G18/48
Filed: 1997-10-14
Granted: 2003-08-06
Abstract: L'invention concerne une combinaison de polyols destinées à la préparation de mousse amortisseuse, qui comprend, sur un total de 100 parties en poids: (a) de 30 à 70 parties en poids d'un polyol possédant un poids moléculaire compris entre 2500 et 6500, une fonctionnalité comprise entre 2,5 et 6, et un contenu hydroxyle primaire d'au moins 40 %, éventuellement doté d'un polymère dispersé de façon stable à l'intérieur dudit polyol; conjointement ou en association avec (b) de 70 à 30 parties en poids d'un polyol rigide possédant un poids moléculaire compris entre 300 et 1000, une fonctionnalité comprise entre 2,5 et 6, et une valeur hydroxyle comprise entre 200 et 600. L'emploi de cette combinaison permet d'obtenir des mousses dotées d'une densité de moins de 50 kg/m3.
Patent EP-0956584-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WEBER MARTIN
IPC: F26B3/32
Filed: 1997-03-26
Granted: 2002-06-12
Abstract: In a method for drying substrates, in particular, semiconductor wafers, an especially residue-free drying of the substrates results when, during removal of the substrates from a liquid, a meniscus of the liquid forming at the transition between the substrate surface and the liquid surface is heated. A device for performing the method is disclosed.
Patent EP-0891511-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HAUTALA REIJO
IPC: F16L59/18
Filed: 1997-04-14
Granted: 2003-07-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening arrangement for sequentially interconnecting tube portions (1) comprising nested tubes (2, 3). The joint comprises a conical portion (5) for receiving an external locking band (6). Said conical portion (5) comprises a portion of insulating material extending inwards beyond an outer tube (3) into an insulating space between said tubes (2, 3). Separate supporting means (15, 16, 19) for said insulating material are associated with said conical portion (5). The invention further relates to a method for securing the stability of nested tubes (2, 3) in connection with a tube system comprising modular tube pieces (1) each of which comprises an inner tube (2), an outer tube (3) as well as at least partially conical end pieces located at the ends of said tubes and comprising, as such, an insulating portion. A separate supporting ring (19) is arranged at the insulating portion of said end pieces and said outer tube (3) is attached using a fastener (18) extending to behind a plane constituted by an extension of said supporting ring (19).
Patent EP-1007357-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LANGDON FREDERICK MICHAEL
IPC: B32B7/04
Filed: 1997-06-06
Granted: 2004-08-04
Abstract: Methods for forming a laminate structure elastically extensible in at least one direction are disclosed, comprising providing a first coverstock layer (22); providing a second coverstock layer (26); providing an elastomeric layer (24) between the first and the second coverstock layers; and joining the elastomeric layer between the first and second coverstock layers and along edge regions thereof to provide side anchor zones along edge regions of the laminate structure.
Patent EP-0937039-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PATOIS CARL
IPC: C07D201/08
Filed: 1997-10-03
Granted: 2002-12-11
Abstract: La présente invention concerne l'aminométhylation de dérivés des acides penténoïques, par réaction avec le monoxyde de carbone, l'hydrogène et l'ammoniac, afin de préparer le caprolactame. Plus précisément l'invention consiste en un procédé de préparation de caprolactame, caractérisé en ce que l'on réalise l'aminométhylation de dérivés des acides penténoïques, par réaction avec le monoxyde de carbone, l'hydrogène et l'ammoniac, à une température supérieure à 30 °C et en présence d'un catalyseur à base d'au moins un métal du groupe VIII de la Classification périodique des Eléments.
Patent EP-0934183-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RAHMSTORF PETER
IPC: B60R21/20
Filed: 1997-10-21
Granted: 2000-06-07
Abstract: L'invention concerne un élément de revêtement destiné à l'habitacle d'un véhicule automobile équipé d'un airbag. Cet élément comprend au moins une partie support (3) indéformable, dont la face antérieure visible est dotée d'un cache (1) sous forme de film. Au point d'installation de l'airbag (9'), cette partie support (3) présente une zone de passage qui s'ouvre lors de l'expansion de l'airbag. Cette zone de passage est définie par des encoches (5) pratiquées dans la partie support (3). La partie support possède un canal de guidage (3') formé de façon intégrée à l'arrière et destiné à l'airbag en expansion. L'ouverture (12) de ce passage est recouverte par la partie support dont la face visible est, à son tour, recouverte par le cache dépourvu de marques. Au niveau de l'ouverture du canal de guidage, des encoches déterminent une zone d'ouverture qui s'ouvre comme une 'bouche béante' lors de l'expansion de l'airbag. Les encoches forment un motif composé d'une ligne médiane et de lignes latérales qui partent perpendiculairement ou obliquement de la ligne médiane. En enfin, une tôle de coupe (4), implantée entre la partie support et le cache au niveau de la zone du motif, possède des tranchants qui, orientés vers le cache, coïncident avec le motif des encoches.
Patent EP-0928146-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GRAEBE ROBERT H
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 1997-11-03
Granted: 2004-01-07
Abstract: A cushion (10) for a motorcycle (12) or other seating surface. The cushion (10) has an octagonal shape with the rear area (R) being wider than the front (F) and the front (F) being longer that the rear (R). The cushion (10) has an inner cell pad (16) formed of pneumatically interconnected flexible upstanding cells (18) on a flexible base (17) and a fill tube (19) accessible by the user through an opening (14) in a cover (13) which is made from a smooth low friction top surface (50) to hold the user and a high friction bottom (51) to anchor the cushion (10) to the conventional seat (11) of a motorcycle (12) or the like.
Patent EP-0944981-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PLAZA FERNANDEZ JOSE FABIAN
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 1997-10-23
Granted: 2005-06-29
Abstract: A method and apparatus implements bi-directional communications using the same or different physical media linking any two computing systems, nodes, employing routable protocols such as TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, etc., connected to a common network, allowing bi-directional communication between them. One of the physical media preferably has a wider bandwidth in one direction than another one of the physical media operating in the other direction. The present invention also provides for optimizing traffic between any two nodes by appropriately selecting communication paths based on either bandwidth or costs. Communication between any two nodes can be split between several different physical or logical paths to either increase the effective transmission bandwidth or to provide communication redundancy. A method and system implements an Integrated Virtual Interface (IVI) which combines in a single virtual interface at least two physical interfaces per communication node (one for each communication direction) in a transparent manner such that operations of level #3 and above in the ISO (International Organization for Standardization) OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model for data communication protocols and the levels above #3 function as if a single bi-directional communication interface exists while the lower OSI levels #1 and #2 maintain all their standard functionality.
Patent EP-0859530-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GALENSA KLAUS
IPC: H04Q7/24
Filed: 1998-01-26
Granted: 2003-08-20
Abstract: The method involves the Visitor and/or the Home databases (BDB,HDB) being provided in the wired communication systems (LE (V),LE (H) ) for at least temporary storage of the mobility management information (mmi). For information exchange purposes this is selected and adapted by means of a mobility routine (MAP-R), a transmission routine (MTR) and an interworking unit (IWU). A service mapping routine (SMR) forms the service profiles for wire-connected communication networks (KN) in the visitor or home database, which is structured according to the GSM standard and adapted for the additional mobility management information specific to cordless terminals.
Patent EP-0858905-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MISUDA KATSUTOSHI
IPC: B41M5/52
Filed: 1998-02-17
Granted: 2002-11-27
Abstract: A recording medium comprises a porous outermost layer on a substrate, the porous outermost layer containing a particulate thermoplastic resin, and the particulate thermoplastic resin exhibiting a  DELTA E value of not higher than 20 after light exposure. The difference of glass transition temperature of the particulate thermoplastic resin from minimum film-forming temperature thereof may be not less than 10 DEG C, and the minimum film-forming temperature is not lower than 50 DEG C. A process for producing the recording medium comprises forming a porous outermost layer by heat treatment at a temperature of not lower than the glass transition temperature of the particulate thermoplastic resin, but not higher than the minimum film-forming temperature thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0882848-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HUMPERT JUERGEN
IPC: E03C1/04
Filed: 1998-05-28
Granted: 2003-05-07
Abstract: The hot and cold water mixer tap has a lever, which by means of side and vertical movements controls the mix and volume of delivered water for a set period of time. It also has an infrared sensing element which can detect the existence of an object, such as a hand, to turn the water on and off. A switch on the lever enables the detection system to be selectable. The tap has water inlets (11,12) to a mechanical mixing valve (10) from which the flow passes through a hose (13) to an electromagnetic valve (3) controlled by a system (4) to which an infrared sensor (5) is connected as well as a selection switch on the control lever through a lead (43).
Patent EP-0903761-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHULZE CLAUS-PETER
IPC: H01H1/32
Filed: 1998-09-23
Granted: 2004-06-09
Abstract: The switch has a contact lever (1) provided with a main contact, brought into contact with a second main contact upon pivoting the contact lever about a pivot pin (2) fitting through an opening (6) in the contact lever. The opening has 2 successive sections (6b,6c) respectively providing rotation of the pivot lever and movement in a plane parallel to the pivot axis after the main contacts are brought into contact.
Patent EP-0990545-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MAC FARLAND DAVID DIPL-ING
IPC: B60J7/12
Filed: 1998-09-30
Granted: 2001-12-19
Abstract: The folding hood (17) is swivelled from a closed position into an open roof position during which a first front rod linkage section (3) is swivelled up by a second middle rod linkage section (5) and then together with same is swivelled towards the back of the vehicle by a third rear rod linkage section (7) and over the second section until all three sections lie one above the other in a folded end position. The first section is mounted movable along an articulated strut (43) which is attached for articulated movement to the third section.
Patent EP-0869124-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NISHINO CHIKAO
IPC: C07D295/14
Filed: 1998-04-06
Granted: 2002-08-14
Abstract: A benzamide derivative or a salt thereof expressed by the following formula 1: <CHEM>  wherein R1 is hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group;     R2 is a benzyl or an alkenyl group; and   n is an integer of 1 to 6.   The benzamide derivative or a salt thereof has an anti-ulcer effect or an antibacterial activity against Helicobacter pyroli, and has also high safety to be available for prevention or cure of ulcers.
Patent EP-0898906-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MIZEN JOHN PAUL
IPC: A45F3/12
Filed: 1998-08-26
Granted: 2002-01-09
Abstract: A shoulder strap for golf bags, rucksacks and other carry bags, the strap having an outer cover (5) containing an opening (6) through which may be introduced a removable insert made of a supple, strong non-porous material such as polyurethane formed into an airtight inflated sack itself divided into compartments by seams (2) with gaps (3) permitting transference of air between compartments. The air cushioning renders the strap comfortable to wear whilst carrying a heavy load. Should the insert become punctured it can be readily replaced through the opening (6). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0863301-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DURET PIERRE
IPC: F02M25/07
Filed: 1998-02-05
Granted: 2003-05-07
Abstract: The method involves of varying the opening and closing of combustion chamber inlet and exhaust valves as a function of the load on the engine, and a prolonged retention of the burned gases in the combustion chamber prior to admitting a fresh charge, minimising the mixing of the fresh and burned gases. The retention of burned gases in the combustion chamber is carried out by delaying the closure of the exhaust valve to beyond the piston tdc point or preventing its opening before bdc, and restricting the duration for which the exhaust valve is open to only a portion of the piston's upward travel. The procedure can be applied, for example, by installing a variable throttle (10) in the exhaust duct (2) after the exhaust valve (12).
Patent EP-0909756-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LABAT YVES
IPC: C07B63/04
Filed: 1998-09-30
Granted: 2001-07-25
Abstract: Stabilization of thioacetic acid by addition of a chloro acetic acid.   Thioacetic acid is stabilized against decomposition to form acetic acid, hydrogen sulfide, and acetyl sulfides, by addition of a chloroacetic acid, preferably dichloroacetic acid. Usually 50 - 5000 ppm of the choroacetic acid is added, especially 100 - 2000 ppm, the thioacetic acid being freshly distilled with a water content below 0.5% and the product being stored in the absence of air. Independent claims cover compositions containing thioacetic acid and 50 - 5000 ppm of a chloroacetic acid, preferably dichloroacetic acid.
Patent EP-0959941-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PICKETT CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: A61N1/30
Filed: 1998-02-03
Granted: 2004-08-04
Abstract: An electro-release system, for example for use in releasing a pharmaceutical compound, has an electrode and a layer structure on said electrode releasably holding an electro-releasable compound. The layer structure comprises at least one functional compound providing a first functional group forming an ionic bond with the electro-releasable compound and a second functional group which, on application of an appropriate voltage bias to the electrode, generates protons which break the ionic bond, thereby controlling release of the electro-releasable compound. Also disclosed are modified electrodes useful in such an electro-release system and having polymer bilayers based on polypyrrole or polythiophene with the two layers carrying different substituents giving different functionality or reactivity.
Patent EP-0952953-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ENGEL OTTO
IPC: B65G57/06
Filed: 1998-01-13
Granted: 2001-06-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for loading and unloading pallets, consisting of a lifting frame (1), which contains lifting forks (11) with a lifting fork drive (12) and other components of the pallet unloading device. A horizontal traversing device (4) and a lifting device (5), which allows the positioning of the lifting frame (1) above a pallet (2) that is to be loaded or unloaded are fitted to the lifting frame (1), said frame (1) having a symmetrical plane which, when in operation, coincides exactly with the symmetrical plane of the pallet (2) to be loaded or unloaded. The invention seeks to enable loading or unloading individual or multiple layers of cardboard trays stacked on top of each other in positive fit, open at the top and arranged according to a stacking pattern. This is achieved by fitting pressure pillows (6), on both sides of the symmetrical plane provided with a friction lining (7) on their free outer surfaces and with moveable, vertical, adjustment plates (8) on the front face, and moveable, vertical, adjustment plates (9) on the longitudinal side.