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Patent EP-0904461-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NEUMANN BERNHARD
IPC: E01B19/00
Filed: 1997-06-11
Granted: 2001-11-28
Abstract: A level cover for tracks (1), wherein the space (4) present between the two rails of a track is bridged by slabs (5, 6) arranged in pairs, which slabs are merely supported on the rails (2, 3) and bridge the distance (13) between the rails self-supportingly, the two slabs of the slab pairs being assembled in hinge-like manner. At their facing rims (15, 16), the slabs (5, 6) of each slab pair have carrying portions (17) and resting portions (18) alternatingly following each other in meander-like fashion, the carrying portions being formed by indentations (20) originating from the slab upper side (19) and extending as far as to the rim facing the other slab, upwardly directed indentations (22) originating from the slab lower side (21) being formed below the resting portions (18), which indentations are shaped complementary to the indentations of the carrying portions. The resting portions of the one slab rest on the carrying portions of the other slab, and the resting portions of the other slab rest on the carrying portions of the one slab. The slabs for the level cover are preferably made of concrete and provided with a reinforcement.
Patent EP-0897635-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RYAN JOHN O
IPC: H04N5/913
Filed: 1997-05-07
Granted: 2010-03-24
Abstract: A video signal is modified so that a television/receiver still produces a normal picture from the modified signal, whereas videotape recording of this signal produces generally unacceptable pictures. Videotape recorders have an automatic gain control circuit (Fig. 2) which measures the sync pulse level in a video signal and develops a gain control correction signal for keeping the video applied to an FM modulator in the videotape recording system at a fixed predetermined level. A portion of the back porch intervals following the trailing edges of a substantial number of sync pulses are significantly raised and lowered to improve the playability of the original signal without reducing the effectiveness of the copy protection of the copied signal. This is achieved most simply by adding pulses to selected lines of the video signal during the back porch interval, which pulses significantly raise or lower the voltage amplitude during the blanking interval so to provide a signal where the average value is approximately equal to the blanking interval. The sync level and the sync duration on the selected lines are also reduced to enhance the effectiveness of the process.
Patent EP-0918813-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BEKELE SOLOMON
IPC: C08K5/00
Filed: 1997-06-16
Granted: 2001-10-10
Abstract: A film includes a layer derived from PVDC-containing composition having properties such as good thermal stability, enhanced extrudability, improved oxygen barrier properties, and reduced stickiness to metal surfaces. The composition includes three components: a vinylidene chloride-containing polymer, a processing aid polymer, and a material useful for preventing the degradation of PVDC.
Patent EP-0865350-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ASH CHARLES E
IPC: B29L31/30
Filed: 1997-07-25
Granted: 2005-01-12
Abstract: Ce dispositif de moulage, destiné au revêtement d'une feuille de verre (S), comprend une base fixe (25) de moule, un noyau latéral et mobile (30) de moule, ainsi qu'un noyau supérieur et mobile (35) de moule, lequel peut tourner afin d'être ou de n'être pas face à la base (25). Le noyau latéral et le noyau supérieur (30, 35) peuvent tourner via des mécanismes à levier coudé (31, 36) et au moyen de cylindres hydrauliques (32, 37). Lorsque les noyaux mobiles (30, 35) sont en position de fermeture, ils coopèrent avec la base fixe du moule (25), afin de délimiter une cavité de moule. Les feuilles de verre (S) sont immobilisées sur la base fixe au moyen de têtes à vide (27), des butées (26) aidant au placement des feuilles de verre (S) sur cette base (25). On peut utiliser ce dispositif dans un procédé de revêtement d'une feuille de verre.
Patent EP-0939818-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SHONE CLIFFORD CHARLES
IPC: C07K14/33
Filed: 1997-08-22
Granted: 2005-04-27
Abstract: A single polypeptide is provided which comprises first and second domains. The first domain enables the polypeptide to cleave one or more vesicle or plasma-membrane associated proteins essential to exocytosis, and the second domain enables the polypeptide to be translocated into a target cell or increases the solubility of the polypeptide, or both. The polypeptide thus combines useful properties of a clostridial toxin, such as a botulinum or tetanus toxin, without the toxicity associated with the natural molecule. The polypeptide can also contain a third domain that targets it to a specific cell, rendering the polypeptide useful in inhibition of exocytosis in target cells. Fusion proteins comprising the polypeptide, nucleic acids encoding the polypeptide and methods of making the polypeptide are also provided. Controlled activation of the polypeptide is possible and the polypeptide can be incorporated into vaccines and toxin assays.
Patent EP-0932757-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STAN CORNEL
IPC: F02M63/00
Filed: 1997-09-26
Granted: 2002-06-12
Abstract: This system comprises a fuel tank, means for accumulating fuel under pressure, means (7) for connecting the means for accumulating fuel to means (8) for injecting fuel into the engine, and a control valve (10) inserted between the connecting means (7) and the tank and connected to means controlling it for generating by water hammer blow effect, a fuel pressure wave in the connecting means up to the injecting means, for injecting fuel into the engine. The invention is characterised in that it comprises an injecting body (20) adapted to be fixed on the engine and in which are arranged, at one end, the injecting means (8) and at another end, the control valve (10), and in that the connecting means (7) comprise a portion of the fuel accelerating conduit (7a), helically arranged around the injecting body.
Patent EP-0913246-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FUJIWARA KOUSYUN
IPC: B29C65/08
Filed: 1997-10-08
Granted: 2005-03-16
Abstract: A substrate containing silicon is coated with primer containing silane coupling agent. A hard resin product is brought into contact with the primer coated part of the substrate and the resin product is vibrated while the product is pressed to the substrate. A welding apparatus has a welding gun having a horn which holds the resin product, a holding table which is placed movably beneath the horn and holds the substrate between the horn and itself, a transfer means which transfers the welding gun and the holding table relatively to each other and a converter which generates ultrasonic vibration of the horn in accordance with inputted signals. Thus, a resin product is welded to a substrate firmly at a low cost.
Patent EP-0931260-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KUKAL OLGA
IPC: G01N33/12
Filed: 1997-10-10
Granted: 2002-05-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to the optimum bio-storage temperature of biological materials. The temperature is between the melting point depression of the biological material and zero degrees C. The melting point depression temperature is determined by thermography, differential scanning calorimetry and cryomicroscopy.
Patent EP-1009478-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SUZUKI JAMES Y
IPC: A61N1/36
Filed: 1997-11-13
Granted: 2003-04-23
Abstract: An interferential wave, micro current device is disclosed. The device typically has a power supply, a frequency generator, a pulse generator, a pulse envelope generator, an electrical current controller, and four or more channels for applying micro amperes of electrical current to patient tissue. Each channel has two electrodes for completing a micro current electrical circuit through patient tissue. The controller provides a controlled amount of current in each channel from about 20 micro amperes to about 200 micro amperes at a frequency up to about 300 Hertz. Also disclosed are methods for treating lymphedema, edema, fibrosis and fibromylagea by application of interferential wave form micro current.
Patent EP-0942996-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MARKLAND FRANCIS S JR
IPC: C12N9/64
Filed: 1997-12-02
Granted: 2007-01-03
Abstract: This invention provides thrombolytic agents and methods for making and using thrombolytic agents. Specifically, the invention provides thrombolytic agents comprising a thrombolytic proteinase and a specific binding peptide that specifically binds at the site of blood clots and thrombi in vivo. The invention particularly provides chemically crosslinked conjugates of a thrombolytic proteinase and a plurality of specific binding peptide. Methods for producing such chemically crosslinked conjugates and methods for using such conjugates for eliminating thrombi in vivo to alleviate pathological conditions caused thereby are also provided. The preferred thrombolytic proteinase in the conjugate is fibrolase obtainable from Agkistrodon contortrix confortrix venom.
Patent EP-0878091-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BOEHM MARKUS
IPC: H04N5/3745
Filed: 1997-10-30
Granted: 2002-09-11
Abstract: The invention relates to an optical sensor consisting of an arrangement of pixel units, each comprising an optoelectronic converter for converting the incident radiation into a photoelectric current that depends on intensity and wavelength, an integrator median for deriving a measured value corresponding to the photoelectric current detected, and a controllable storage device for storing the measured value, and a readout control device for readout of the stored measured values based on one pixel unit, where the image striking the sensor can be assembled from the measured values based on pixel units. The object of creating an optical sensor permitting operation within a short exposure time is achieved by the fact that each pixel unit has integrator median (7, 8; 11, 12; 15, 16) and at least two parallel storage device (21, 22, 23), such that at least two measured values, each assigned to different spectral ranges of the incident radiation, can be detected and stored during the measurement period and then can be read out together to form the relevant color information for the pixel element.
Patent EP-0946166-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BOCAN THOMAS MICHAEL ANDREW
IPC: A61Q19/00
Filed: 1997-11-21
Granted: 2004-02-18
Abstract: This invention provides a method for treating and preventing neurological disorder such as Alzheimer's disease, and for promoting wound healing comprising administering a compound characterized as being a matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor.
Patent EP-0946893-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KLEINSCHMIDT PETER
IPC: G02B27/01
Filed: 1997-11-20
Granted: 2002-04-17
Abstract: An information display system having an output display for presenting information. Optical means are provided that deflect an illumination beam path into the field of view of the observer. Further, a subdividable output display is created that makes it possible to partly obtain information in a vehicle via a head-up display and partly via a traditional or back-projection display. Given seats arranged in rows, for example in airplanes or buses, back rests of preceding seats contain an output display and a communication interface to the seat of the viewer.
Patent EP-0943032-B1 (EP)
Title: Multicomponent system for modifying, decomposing or bleaching lignin or lignin-containing materials, and process for using the same
Inventor: FREUDENREICH JOHANNES
IPC: D21C5/00
Filed: 1997-12-05
Granted: 2000-09-13
Abstract: A multicomponent system for modifying, decomposing or bleaching lignin, lignin-containing materials or similar substances contains (a) if required at least one oxidation catalyst, (b) at least one appropriate oxidising agent, and (c) at least one mediator characterised in that it is selected from the group composed of hydroxypyridine, aminopyridine, hydroxyquinoline, aminoquinoline, hydroxyisoquinoline, aminoisoquinoline, with nitroso or mercapto substituents at the ortho or para position with respect to the hydroxy or amino groups. Also disclosed are tautomers of said compounds, as well as their salts, ethers and esters.
Patent EP-0874109-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHADWINKEL HOLGER
IPC: E04G7/28
Filed: 1998-03-19
Granted: 2003-07-30
Abstract: The system prevents the track-covering layer in scaffolding from lifting free, there being a top supporting surface (2) placed on one or more fixing devices (15) for the layer and which are mounted on a scaffolding cross-member (16). These have holders (9) engaging behind the member, also safety devices preventing them working loose. These safety devices (5, 6) lock directly onto the cross-member. A first sliding movement can be arranged to engage the holders with the cross-member and supporting surface, whereupon the locking devices (6) prevent movement in the opposite direction. The surface can be formed by a flat rail, while the holders can include one or more locking hooks passed through holes in the cross-member.
Patent EP-0882859-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ROTH GEORG
IPC: E05B35/10
Filed: 1998-06-05
Granted: 2002-04-10
Abstract: The system comprises a mortise lock (10) with catch (12), bolt (14), a first profiled cylinder (18) adjacent to a cuff (16) (sic), and a second profiled cylinder (22) at the opposite side of the first to the cuff. The first cylinder is semi-cylindrical, giving a lock tongue movement of 180 degrees with a locking movement through 360 degrees. It can be actuated by a cylindrical or security key, while the second one can be actuated by a special inserted key. Both cylinders can be designed for operation from one side only, while the catch (12) can be actuated by one or more door-pawls. The second cylinder can be actuated by a hand lever from the opposite side.
Patent EP-0908206-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JUNGKIND ROLAND
IPC: A63C10/04
Filed: 1998-09-30
Granted: 2004-05-12
Abstract: The binding has an instep (10) element held at one end on the snowboard (1) by a tension lever (6), which is connected to the heel element by a hinged coupler (7). The hinge point (8) forms the knee joint of a pivot lever consisting of tension lever, and coupler and heel element. A spring (13) engages the pivot lever to secure the two elements in their positions, and acts against a change in position until the pivot lever is stretched.
Patent EP-0916769-B1 (EP)
Inventor: EMRICH LOTHAR
IPC: E01D15/127
Filed: 1998-11-09
Granted: 2002-10-16
Abstract: The self-propelled tracked bridge layer carries a bridge section (10,10') which can be laid selectively as a single long bridge or two parallel shorter bridge (2) lengths. Each bridge section (10,10') has a fixed ramp (13) as a bend-resistant carrier, and a moving ramp (15) as a stiff plate against bending. The moving ramp (15) is linked (14) to the fixed ramp (13) at the track surface area, to swing between raised and lowered positions. In both positions, the moving ramp (15) is locked to the fixed ramp (13) by a lower coupling in a stiff locked position against bending.
Patent EP-0949363-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ROARK MILTON K
IPC: D01F6/62
Filed: 1998-10-23
Granted: 2003-09-24
Abstract: Poly(trimethylene terephthalate) filaments which have been extruded through a spinneret and coated are tensioned without inducing permanent stretch, heated to a temperature higher than its glass transition temperature but lower than its crystallization temperature, and then drawn to a draw ratio of 1.25 to 4.0 prior to winding so as to provide filaments for yarns that resist physical aging and are useful in the fabrication of carpeting and pile fabrics.
Patent EP-1013846-B1 (EP)
Inventor: COSTANTINI FRANCESCO
IPC: E04F10/06
Filed: 1998-12-24
Granted: 2006-03-08
Abstract: An articulated arm (7) for the support and extension of awnings (1), comprising a first and a second half-arms (8, 9) which are connected at respective close ends (11,12) by means of an intermediate joint (13) and each having a respective articulated end (15,16) opposed to said close end (11,12), said first and second half-arm (8,9) being movable between a non-operative bent position and an extended, supporting position of the articulated arm (7); an elastic member (21) connected to said first and second half-arm (8, 9), which opposes to the bending of said articulated arm (7); and loosening means (27) of said elastic member (21), which are joined with one of said first or second half-arm (8,9) which can be operated while said articulated arm (7) is the bent position. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0964728-B1 (EP)
Title: Dispositif de freinage
Inventor: RIBARITS LADISLAUS PETER
IPC: A63C17/14
Filed: 1998-03-09
Granted: 2003-08-20
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif de freinage destiné à un patin, de préférence à roues alignées, comprenant des roues (4) montées les uns derrières les autres sur un support (3), un levier pivotant de freinage, pouvant être actionné par la tige (2) ou le col (2') de la partie chaussure du patin, et une glissière de freinage (6) pouvant être déplacé dans le sens longitudinal du support (3) par l'intermédiaire du levier pivotant, et agissant sur une ou plusieurs roues (4). Le support (3) est ou peut être raccordé à la région inférieure de la partie chaussure (1) du patin. Le levier pivotant est formé par au moins un bras d'actionnement (11, 11') et au moins un bras d'application de force (12) agissant, de préférence par impact, sur la glissière de freinage (6). L'axe de pivotement (13) du levier pivotant est placé sur le support (3) ou sur la partie chaussure (1) du patin. L'extrémité libre du bras d'actionnement (11, 11') peut pivoter par un mouvement de la tige (2) ou du col (2'), et la glissière de freinage (6) peut coulisser essentiellement dans le plan défini par les axes de rotation (5) des roues.
Patent EP-0928420-B1 (EP)
Title: Homogeneous binding assay
Inventor: HANSEN W PETER
IPC: G01N33/58
Filed: 1998-01-23
Granted: 2002-10-09
Abstract: A homogeneous method of measuring chemical binding relies on resonant, or "amplified," optical extinction (light scattering plus absorption) from a defined, specific class of colloidal particles wherein the real term n of the complex refractive index n-ik approaches zero while the imaginary term k approaches  2ROOT +E,rad 2+EE . Chemical binding partners are coated onto the particles, which either aggregate or disperse during the binding reaction, causing an optical extinction change at one wavelength that is quantitatively related to the number of single colloidal particles and another at a second wavelength that is quantitatively related to the number of doublet colloidal particles. The method employs: (1) a specific class of colloidal particles that exhibit optical resonance and that are substantially smaller in diameter than a wavelength of visible light; (2) a one-step process of colloidal particle aggregation; and (3) a photometric extinction measurement at wavelengths where the particles exhibit optical resonance.
Patent EP-1061814-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DUGGAN JAMES A
IPC: A23G3/42
Filed: 1998-03-13
Granted: 2006-08-02
Abstract: A system for automatically cooling and further processing chewing gum base materials is disclosed. The hot molten chewing gum base material is deposited in lined or coated pans (30), the pans are picked up by an industrial robot (40) and placed into a pair of spiral cooling towers (44) where the molten material is cooled and solidified. The same or a second industrial robot picks up the pans of cooled gum base material and transports them to a final staging and processing area. The pans of cooled gum base material are placed on a conveyor system or on pallets for further handling and processing.
Patent EP-0975236-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BARNDT RICHARD L
IPC: A23L27/00
Filed: 1998-03-31
Granted: 2004-10-27
Abstract: This invention relates to a low calorie, palatable fiber-containing, sugar substitute composition suitable for use as a substitute for table sugar (for use on cereals, fruits, in hot or iced tea and coffee, etc.) and in the preparation of baked foods and other prepared solid and semi-solid foods.
Patent EP-0991661-B1 (EP)
Inventor: REVEL MICHEL
IPC: A61K38/04
Filed: 1998-07-09
Granted: 2006-10-18
Abstract: Ces protéines chimères obtenues grâce à la fusion de la forme d'origine naturelle du récepteur d'IL-6 soluble et d'IL-6, se révèlent efficaces en matière de thérapie anticancéreuse et de traitement de troubles hépatiques, d'amélioration de la greffe de moelle osseuse ainsi que de traitement d'autres troubles liés à l'IL-6.
Patent EP-1000288-B1 (EP)
Title: A two-way rotary joint for fluids
Inventor: COLOMBO GIORGIO
IPC: F16L39/04
Filed: 1998-06-16
Granted: 2003-03-12
Abstract: A two-way rotary joint for fluids is disclosed. An illustrative example of the rotary joint includes a main body provided with two inlet ports, and a rotor rotatably coupled to the main body. The rotor has two passages each in communication with a respective one of the inlet ports in the main body. A ring-shaped hub is rotatably supported relative to the rotor and has a radial outlet port in communication with one of the passages in the rotor.
Patent EP-1017275-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MURPHY MICHAEL A
IPC: A01N33/02
Filed: 1998-08-21
Granted: 2009-11-25
Abstract: 2,3,2 Tetramine (3,7-diazanonane-1,9-diamine) is propounded for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease and dementias characterized by mitochondrial damage in view of this compound's ability to completely neutralize the dopainine-depriving effect of MPTP in laboratory animals up to 12 hours post MPTP injection, and to retain partial protection at suboptimal tissue levels for up to 36 hours. The effect of injecting combinations of MPTP and/or reducing agents and/or xenobiotics and/or depigmenting agents on Dopamine, Norepinephrine, Serotonin and Epinephrine levels demonstrated that MPTP and MPP+ act as reducing agents that mobilize copper and calcium, and sequester iron, and that the vulnerability of dopamine to these types of neurotoxins and to xenobiotics and metals can be corrected by administration of 2,3,2 tetramine that appears to redistribute metals between diverse storage pools and free metals in cytosol and regulate receptor mediated events, among other antidotal effects analogous to those of some of the endogenous polyamines.
Patent EP-1005269-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FOERSTER THOMAS
IPC: C09K23/56
Filed: 1998-08-08
Granted: 2003-01-22
Abstract: An agrochemical microemulsion containing: (a) an alkyl (oligo)glycoside; and (b) an oil phase containing: (i) an organic water-insoluble solvent selected from the group consisting of N,N-dimethyl amides of C8-22 fatty acids, glycerol C8-22 fatty acid esters of natural or synthetic origin, dialkyl ether having a total of from 12 to 24 carbon atoms, monohydric primary alcohols having from 12 to 24 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof; and (ii) an agrochemical, and wherein 80% of the microemulsion contains droplets between 10 and 100 nm in size.
Patent EP-1023510-B1 (EP)
Inventor: INKEROINEN JUKKA
IPC: B66F9/12
Filed: 1998-10-14
Granted: 2005-07-20
Abstract: A lifting device (20) for installing lightweight prefabricated elements (21) in place on a wall or ceiling of a building. The lifting device comprises an intermediate storage (37) for the lightweight prefabricated elements and a lifting unit (22) provided with a gripping means (23, 36) for transferring the lightweight prefabricated elements from the intermediate storage to the installation site. According to the invention, the lifting device equipped with the intermediate storage incorporates at least one work station (26) for the installer (35) installing the lightweight element (21) in place. When there are two work stations (26a, 26b), the first work station (26a) is intended for the installer (35a) installing the first end of the lightweight prefabricated element (21) in place, and the second work station (26b) for the installer (35b) installing the opposite end of the lightweight prefabricated element in place. In a most preferred embodiment, the work stations (26a, 26b) are connected to turning booms (25a, 25b), which are mounted on the frame (24) of the lifting device so that the work stations are movable in both vertical and lateral directions.