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Patent EP-0876817-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NAKATA KATSUHIKO
IPC: A61K9/06
Filed: 1997-01-17
Granted: 2004-06-30
Abstract: A novel substance promoting the production and secretion of mucin in ocular tissues. A remedy for keratoconjunctival diseases containing gefarnate as the active ingredient and being applicable to dry eyes, keratitis, conjunctivitis, corneal eptithelial detachment, corneal ulcer, etc. It is preferably in the dosage form of eye drops. The concentration of gefarnate therein ranges, for example, from 0.1 to 3 % (w/v).
Patent EP-0879108-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ROMAN STEFAN
IPC: B24B3/60
Filed: 1997-02-10
Granted: 2002-06-05
Abstract: Plaquette de coupe rapportée jetable destinée à l'usinage des métaux. Cette plaquette comprend une face de dépouille (5), une face inférieure (6) et des faces latérales (7) comprises entre les deux précédentes, les bords tranchants (10) étant constitués par la rencontre entre les faces latérales et la face de dépouille. La face de dépouille présente, le long des bords tranchants, une lèvre primaire (11) de forme allongée, à l'intérieur, des rainures brise-copeaux (9). Pour permettre le meulage des bords tranchants sur la face de dépouille, il est prévu de meuler la face de la lèvre (12) à l'intérieur du brise-copeaux (9) de telle sorte que la surface totale de meulage de la face de dépouille devienne sensiblement aussi importante que la surface totale de meulage de la face inférieure.
Patent EP-1012094-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KAELLSTROEM KRISTER
IPC: B65H18/10
Filed: 1997-02-28
Granted: 2003-05-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a winding apparatus (1) having several winding reels (3-6) provided side by side and driven by a common drive shaft (2) and having a distribution and equalization mechanism (9, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25) in the form of a gear mechanism for equalizing the driving force between the reels. According to the invention the distribution and equalization mechanism comprises two or several steps (9, 12, 13, 16, 17 and 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, respectively) acting coaxially around the shaft and around each other and provided radially outside each other and within the radial as well as the total axial extension of the reels (3-6).
Patent EP-0888441-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TRINH TOAN
IPC: C11D3/39
Filed: 1997-03-08
Granted: 2004-10-06
Abstract: Automatic dishwashing detergent compositions comprising blooming perfume composition containing blooming perfume ingredients selected from the group consisting of: ingredients having a boiling point of less than about 260 DEG  C. and a ClogP of at least about 3, and wherein said perfume composition comprises at least 5 different blooming perfume ingredients, bleaching agent, builder and optionally, bleach catalysts. Preferred automatic dishwashing compositions further comprise amylase and/or protease enzymes.
Patent EP-0957951-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FORD STEVEN
IPC: A61M5/38
Filed: 1997-03-25
Granted: 2004-06-09
Abstract: A fluid gas removal drip chamber for use for parenteral administration of fluids is disclosed. The drip chamber has a hydrophobic barrier which extends into the interior of the drip chamber. The hydrophobic barrier preferably comprises at least a portion of a three-dimensional surface. In one embodiment, an inlet port allows fluid to enter the drip chamber from the top so that the fluid falls through an air space formed in the top of the drip chamber. By shaping the inlet port so that droplets of fluid are formed, a health care professional can monitor the fluid drip rate. In another embodiment, the hydrophobic barrier is configured so that little or no air space exists at the top of the drip chamber. The drip chamber includes means for venting air that is separated from the fluid within the chamber and, at the same time, preventing air from entering the chamber through the venting means. For certain applications, the drip chamber is provided with a hydrophilic filter for filtering the fluid prior to exiting the drip chamber.
Patent EP-1009529-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHEVALIER PHILIPPE
IPC: B02C15/00
Filed: 1997-04-15
Granted: 2003-06-25
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/FR97/00682 Sec. 371 Date Nov. 2, 1999 Sec. 102(e) Date Nov. 2, 1999 PCT Filed Apr. 15, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO98/46357 PCT Pub. Date Oct. 22, 1998A grinder having an annular track with a horizontal axis (14), a roller (16) capable of travelling over the track, a mechanism for pressing the roller against the track and means (18) for displacing the material from one edge of the track to the other in such a way that it passes several times beneath the roller before being evacuated. To enhance the efficiency of the grinder and the distribution of mechanical stresses in the roller and the track, the track (14) and the roller (16) are designed in such a way that the gap between them decreases from the edge of the track (14) located on the side for supplying the material to be ground to a distance from this edge at least equal to 80% of the width of the track, and in that this interval then swiftly increases to form a decompression area (19) on the ground material evacuation side.
Patent EP-0906435-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DRAKE CAROLINE RACHEL
IPC: A01H1/00
Filed: 1997-05-23
Granted: 2005-11-02
Abstract: A method for enhancing the expression of a tomato phytoene synthese gene in a plant while avoiding or reducing co-suppression involves the synthesis of a DNA which is altered in nucleotide sequence (SEQ ID NO:1) and is capable of expression of a protein, ideally identical to that of a protein already expressed by a DNA already present in the plant. This method ensures that sequence similarity between the two genes is reduced enough to eliminate the phenomenon of co-suppression, allowing the over-expression of a specific phytoene synthese protein.
Patent EP-0904195-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MOY DAVID
IPC: C01B31/02
Filed: 1997-05-15
Granted: 2004-02-18
Abstract: This invention relates to rigid porous carbon structures and to methods of making same. The rigid porous structures have a high surface area which are substantially free of micropores. Methods for improving the rigidity of the carbon structures include causing the nanofibers to form bonds or become glued with other nanofibers at the fiber intersections. The bonding can be induced by chemical modification of the surface of the nanofibers to promote bonding, by adding "gluing" agents and/or by pyrolyzing the nanofibers to cause fusion or bonding at the interconnect points.
Patent EP-0918723-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SIEBENMANN DIETER
IPC: B65H29/60
Filed: 1997-07-11
Granted: 2002-09-25
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé et un dispositif pour le transport de produits d'imprimerie (1) dans un sens de transport (F) et le long d'un trajet de transport (Z), lesdits produits d'imprimerie (1) transportés étant maintenus au niveau d'une arête latérale (1a) par un élément de préhension (3). Chaque produit d'imprimerie (1), pendant son transport, tout en étant toujours maintenu par l'élément de préhension (3), est animé d'un mouvement de rotation autour d'un axe de rotation (D) pratiquement perpendiculaire à l'arête latérale (1a) maintenue. Cette arête latérale (1a) est orientée par rapport au sens de transport (F) de sorte que l'angle formé entre le sens de transport (F) et une droite normale (N) à la surface principale (2) de chaque produit d'imprimerie (1) soit modifié pour permettre la rotation de la direction de la surface principale (2) par rapport au sens de transport (F).
Patent EP-0985178-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CAVE ELLIS K
IPC: H04M3/523
Filed: 1997-09-24
Granted: 2004-03-24
Abstract: A system and method for establishing a data connection between a computer and a live agent selected from an agent pool. A computer user uses the computer to connect via a network with an information server. While browsing information on the server, the customer can request to speak with an unspecified live agent. An agent queuing manager receives the customer's request and selects an appropriate live agent from a continuously updated pool of available agents. Then, the agent queuing manager establishes a data connection between the live agent and the customer. The data connection is preferably an audio connection, although a real time text "chat" mode is also available. The agent queuing manager maintains the agent pool by monitoring when agents log in and out of agent terminals, as well as when the agents are engaged with a computer user.
Patent EP-0953006-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHRISTIE ROBERT MICHAEL
IPC: C08K3/22
Filed: 1998-01-09
Granted: 2003-07-09
Abstract: A polymer formulation of the kind comprising a polymer such as PVC or thermosetting polyester acrylic or epoxy and generally soft filler materials in an amount of 50 - 300 parts per 100 of resin, contains 0.05 - 5% of an abrasion-resistant additive which is silicon carbide or an α-alumina selected from calcined unground alumina having a median crystallite size of at least 5.5 νm, and calcined and ground alumina having a median particle size of at least 3.0 νm, and tubular alumina. Shaped products and coating films formed from such formulations are also included.
Patent EP-0954354-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MILLER LARRY C
IPC: A63B23/12
Filed: 1998-01-08
Granted: 2003-05-14
Abstract: A passive exercise apparatus includes an interface member for coupling to a user's limb. An arm member is coupled to the interface member by a wrist joint. The wrist joint has rotational motion about three axes. A first link is coupled to the arm member by a sliding joint. The sliding joint allows translational motion of the arm member relative to the first link. A second link is rotatably coupled to the first link by a first rotary joint. A third link is rotatably coupled to the second link by a second rotary joint. A first brake is coupled to the first rotary joint for resisting movement of the first rotary joint. A second brake is coupled to the second rotary joint for resisting movement of the second rotary joint. A third brake is coupled to the arm member for resisting movement of the arm member. The user is capable of interfacing with the apparatus to exercise a six degree of freedom motion.
Patent EP-0969963-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HESELIUS LARS-HENRIK
IPC: B32B15/14
Filed: 1998-03-26
Granted: 2004-01-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to method of lamination-pressing, combined with simultaneous curing of the adhesive layer used in the method, a sandwich product comprising a realigned lamellar mineral wool slab having its both sides lined with a thin facing. The lamination pressure is adjusted to be between a minimum and a maximum pressure, both pressure limits being determined by their respective effects, which in turn are related to the properties of the included materials, that is, the mineral wool, the facing and the adhesive.
Patent EP-0961941-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STEINMANN BETTINA
IPC: G02B1/04
Filed: 1998-02-19
Granted: 2002-04-17
Abstract: The invention relates to ophthalmic mouldings, especially contact lenses, obtainable by cross-linking a prepolymer that corresponds essentially to formula (1) wherein the variables are as defined in the claims, in the absence or presence of an additional vinyl comonomer.
Patent EP-0970318-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CODOS RICHARD N
IPC: F16F3/10
Filed: 1998-03-27
Granted: 2004-11-10
Abstract: An automated method for the manufacture of a coil spring assembly including inserting coil springs having predetermined multiple spring rates into respective individual pockets of a continuous pocket strip in a predetermined order. The predetermined multiple spring rates of at least one coil spring may differ from that of the other coil springs, and each of the multi-rate coils has at least two different spring rates. One or more wires having a substantially uniform thickness are coiled to form the multiple rate coil springs before insertion into the continuous pocket strip. The wire is preferably coiled to produce a coil spring having at least two different diameters and at least two different pitches. The method also includes cutting the spring-filled strip into one or more desired lengths, placing at least two spring-filled lengths adjacent to each other; and attaching adjacent lengths together. A coil spring assembly may thus be provided with one or more firmness zones. Perimeter coil springs may also be inserted into pockets corresponding to the outer perimeter of the coil spring assembly, and border wire may be added for stiffness.
Patent EP-1015176-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ROBERTS JOHN V H
IPC: B24D3/26
Filed: 1998-04-03
Granted: 2003-03-12
Abstract: This invention describes improved polishing pads useful in the manufacture of semiconductor devices or the like. The pads of the present invention have an advantageous hydrophilic polishing material and have an innovative surface topography and texture which generally improves predictability and polishing performance.
Patent EP-0982992-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ATHERALL JOHN FREDERICK
IPC: A01N43/90
Filed: 1998-05-01
Granted: 2002-09-25
Abstract: The invention provides the use in combating fungi of compounds of general formula I wherein R1 is hydrogen, hydroxy, acyl, acyloxy, optionally substituted amino, Ra, Ra3Si, RaS or RaO, where Ra is optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkenyl, optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heterocyclyl; Z is oxygen or sulfur; M is a thiophene ring; and R3 and R4, which may be the same or different, have the same meaning as Ra or can be optionally substituted amino, hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro or a group ORc or S(O)mRc, where Rc has the same meaning as Ra or is hydrogen or acyl and m is 0, 1 or 2; or R3 and R4 together with the atoms to which they are attached form an optionally substituted carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring; together with tautomers of compounds where R1 is hydrogen.
Patent EP-0907687-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PLANCHE JEAN-PASCAL
IPC: C08L95/00
Filed: 1998-04-17
Granted: 2004-10-06
Abstract: The invention provides a method comprising contacting, between 100° C. and 230° C. and under agitation, an elastomer, a functionalising agent and optionally, a peroxide compound. The functionalising agent is a thiolcarboxylic acid polyester or a reaction product of a thiolcarboxylic acid or ester with ethylene sulphide. The functionalised elastomer can also be pre-formed, then incorporated into the bitumen. The resulting compositions are usable directly or after dilution, for forming bituminous binders to produce surfacing, coating and waterproofing materials.
Patent EP-0986571-B1 (EP)
Inventor: YONGXIN HAN
IPC: C07D285/16
Filed: 1998-05-26
Granted: 2004-07-14
Abstract: In our research, two commercially available compounds, 3-amino-1,2,4-dithiazole-5-thione (1) and xanthane hydride (2), and their derivatives 3-6 are found to be potential sulfur-transfer reagents. The efficiency and optimization of these new sulfur-transfer reagents were investigated by solid-phase syntheses of dinudeotide and oligonucleotide phosphorothioates. The results show that both compounds 1 and 2 are highly efficient sulfurizing reagents, and better than 99% sulfur transfer efficiency can be achieved at each step. In contrast to Beaucage reagent, these novel sulfur-transfer reagents are very stable in various solvents, and are available in bulk quantities at low cost. Due to these advantages, compounds 1 and 2 can be considered alternatives to Beaucage reagent, especially in large-scale preparation of oligonucleotide phosphorothioates. Furthermore, compounds 1 and 2 were modified to enhance their solubility in acetonitrile. Three types of structure, as described as Formulae I, II, and III, are considered as potential efficient sulfur-transfer reagents based on our results.
Patent EP-0983485-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHUPFNER MARKUS
IPC: G01C21/34
Filed: 1998-05-19
Granted: 2003-09-24
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système de navigation qui utilise un réseau routier numérisé, mémorisé dans une mémoire non volatile pour déterminer un itinéraire de déplacement, d'un point de départ à un point de destination. Un itinéraire partiel est calculé à partir du point de départ jusqu'à un point de destination intermédiaire. Les manoeuvres pour cet itinéraire partiel sont générées et transmises à l'utilisateur pour le guider avant même que l'itinéraire complet jusqu'au point de destination soit entièrement calculé. Une fois l'itinéraire complet calculé du point de départ au point de destination, cet itinéraire complet chevauche l'itinéraire partiel pour définir un point d'intersection entre les deux . Les maneuves proposées pour cet itinéraire complet sont ensuite générées, en commençant à partir du point d'intersection.
Patent EP-1042284-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MAYER RICHARD EUGENE
IPC: C07D201/16
Filed: 1998-09-02
Granted: 2007-08-01
Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of purified caprolactam comprising the steps of:(a) depolymerizing polyamide-containing carpet in the presence of steam to obtain crude caprolactam and steam;(b) condensing or distilling said crude caprolactam and steam to form aqueous crude caprolactam comprising at least ten percent by weight water;(c) removing substantially all floating oil from the aqueous crude caprolactam so as to form a substantially floating oil-free aqueous crude caprolactam;(d) removing substantially all of said water from said substantially floating oil-free aqueous crude caprolactam;(e) distilling the resulting concentrated crude caprolactam at a pressure of less than about 8 mmHg and a temperature from about 110° C. to about 145° C. so as to form overheads and bottoms of the caprolactam; and(f) crystallizing the caprolactam overheads to obtain caprolactam crystals and mother liquor.The resulting purified caprolactam may then be used to make polycaprolactam which may then be used in engineered materials or spun into fiber.
Patent EP-1054696-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FRIEZE MARCIA A
IPC: A61L2/28
Filed: 1998-08-26
Granted: 2005-10-26
Abstract: A flash sterilization container (10) comprises a pan (12) forming the bottom of the container holding a tray (14), with a cover (16) forming the top of the container, and a filter element (20). The filter (20) covers an opening in the cover (16) so that the inside of the container (10) formed when the cover is removably sealed to the pan (12) can communicate with the atmosphere surrounding the sealed container allowing steam to enter and exit the container passing through the filter (20). Items to be sterilized are placed on the tray (14) and the cover (16) is attached and sealed to the pan (12). The sealed container in then placed in an autoclave or other source of pressurized steam. The filter (20) allows the steam to enter the interior of the container and sterilize any items contained therein. After sterilization, the container (10) is removed from the autoclave and any remaining steam escapes from the interior of the container through the filter (20). The filter is composed of a material which will allow the pressurized steam to pass through but which is relatively impervious to dust and microorganisms thereby maintaining the sterility of the interior of the container and it's contents. Examples of suitable filter materials are: paper; TEFLON TM ; hydrophobic material, such as GORE-TEX TM ; porous stainless steel and polysulfone. The filter (20) can be held in place with a filter retainer manufactured as a permanent part of the cover (16) or incorporated into a filter cartridge which is removably attached to the cover.
Patent EP-1023445-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FORSSMANN WOLF-GEORG
IPC: C07K14/475
Filed: 1998-10-15
Granted: 2005-08-17
Abstract: A peptide referred to as cadherin-derived growth factor (CDGF) the sequence of which corresponds to a partial sequence of a pre-pro-cadherin, said pre-pro-cadherin comprising the domains signal sequence, pro sequence cadherin repeats, transmembrane region and intracellular domain, characterized in that the sequence of said peptide comprises the pro sequence, that at least one of the other domains of the pre-pro-cadherin is lacking, and that said peptide has cell-proliferative, cell-protective and/or cell-differential properties.
Patent EP-1050955-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NUNUPAROV MARTYN SERGEEVICH
IPC: G21H1/00
Filed: 1998-10-29
Granted: 2008-12-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus that provide autonomous power supply by converting energy of sources of a non-electrical nature into the electric energy using charge generators. For such apparatuses, as charge generators can be used piezoelectric elements, triboelectric elements, as well as radioactive sources of charged particles that do not require periodic replacement or re-charging - in contradistinction to the conventional sources of power supply, galvanic batteries. Charge generator (1), when activated, produces a portion of electric charges q having a high electric potential Uin, which portion is applied to the input of charge energy converter (2). The function of the converter (2) is to increase the initial value of charges q up to value of Q, with simultaneous reduction of their potential to Uout value, which less than Uin. For the purpose to store charges Q obtained as a result of the conversion, which charges Q are needed for the electronic systems power supply, electric charge storage (3) is positioned at the output of the apparatus. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1005883-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BOBROWICZ ERIC
IPC: A63C5/00
Filed: 1999-12-03
Granted: 2004-06-16
Abstract: The snowboard is provided with a central cavity (102) defining two longitudinal side beams (103,104). Anchoring points (107,108) are arranged in these side beams in which an intermediate plate (106) for the front and rear feet is fixed (107,108). The intermediate plate is provided in its central support zone overhanging the cavity with anchoring means (109) for fixing the corresponding boot.
Patent EP-1054785-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TAME OMAR D
IPC: B60N2/08
Filed: 1999-02-10
Granted: 2002-07-31
Abstract: A seat assembly for use in an automotive vehicle includes a seat track assembly for securing the seat in the vehicle. A seat cushion is supported by the seat track assembly and a seat back is pivotally secured to the seat track assembly and pivotal between one of a plurality of reclining positions and a forward dumping position. A linear actuator selectively adjusts the seat back between the plurality of reclining positions. A locking member intercoupled between the linear actuator and the seat back operatively locks the seat back in one of the plurality of reclining positions and a seat back releasing member is coupled to the locking member for releasing the locking member from the seat back and allowing the seat back to pivot from the reclining position to the dumping position while the linear actuator retains the previously adjusted reclining position of the seat back. A track locking member selectively locks the seat track assembly and seat in one of a plurality of fore and aft seat adjustment positions. A transmission member interconnects the seat back and the track locking member for automatically unlocking the seat track in response to pivotal movement of the seat back from the reclining position to the dumping position to allow access to the area behind the seat.