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Patent EP-0994964-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HALL JEFF G
IPC: C12N1/21
Filed: 1998-03-24
Granted: 2006-06-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to means for the detection and characterization of nucleic acid sequences, as well as variations in nucleic acid sequences. The present invention also relates to methods for forming a nucleic acid cleavage structure on a target sequence and cleaving the nucleic acid cleavage structure in a site-specific manner. The structure-specific nuclease activity of a variety of enzymes is used to cleave the target-dependent cleavage structure, thereby indicating the presence of specific nucleic acid sequences or specific variations thereof. The present invention further relates to methods and devices for the separation of nucleic acid molecules based on charge. The present invention also provides methods for the detection of non-target cleavage products via the formation of a complete and activated protein binding region. The invention further provides sensitive and specific methods for the detection of human cytomegalovirus nucleic acid in a sample.
Patent EP-0977729-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MARHOLD ALBRECHT
IPC: C07C25/13
Filed: 1998-04-14
Granted: 2002-03-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to 3-cyano-2,4,5-trifluorobenzoyl fluoride and to intermediates for its preparation and to the process for the preparation of 3-cyano-2,4,5-trifluoro-benzoyl fluoride, which starts from 5-fluoro-1,3-xylene (VIII); which is bichlorinated in the ring in the presence of a catalyst under ionic conditions to give 2,4-dichloro-5-fluoro-1,3-dimethylbenzene (VII). The latter is chlorinated in the side chains under free-radical conditions to give 2,4-dichloro-5-fluoro-3-dichloromethyl-1-trichloromethylbenzene (VI). The latter is hydrolysed via 2,4-dichloro-5-fluoro-3-dichloromethylbenzoic acid (V), which can be isolated if necessary, to give 2,4-dichloro-5-fluoro-3-formyl-benzoic acid (IV), the aldehyde group of which is reacted to give 2,4-dichloro-5-fluoro-3-N-hydroxyiminomethyl-benzoic acid (III), from which, with simultaneous conversion of the carboxyl group into the chlorocarbonyl group, water is eliminated using an acid chloride to give the nitrile 2,4-dichloro-3-cyano-5-fluoro-benzoyl chloride (II). Finally, the nitrile is subjected to fluorine/chlorine exchange.
Patent EP-0933183-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MORI FUJIO
IPC: B32B27/30
Filed: 1998-07-21
Granted: 2008-11-19
Abstract: Cette feuille (4) à décor moulé à feuille métallique intégrée se compose d'un film stratifié réalisé à partir d'au moins deux sortes de films, disposés dans des moules (5, 6) aux fins de moulage par injection, et solidaires par liaison de la surface d'une résine moulée (10). Ce film stratifié est caractérisé en ce que l'un des films (3) destiné à être lié à la résine moulée (10) possède une résistance à l'arrachage d'au moins 1 kgf par pouce de largeur, au niveau de l'interface entre le film (3) et la résine moulée, après le processus de moulage du décor à feuille métallique intégrée, en ce qu'au moins un film acrylique transparent (1) est stratifié sur le film (3), sur la surface de liaison avec la résine moulée, et en ce qu'une couche de décor (2) à feuille métallique intégrée est formée entre le film (3), au niveau de la surface de liaison avec la résine moulée, et le film acrylique (1).
Patent EP-1012413-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MITCHELL GEOFF JOHN
IPC: E03D11/10
Filed: 1998-07-28
Granted: 2006-08-23
Abstract: A waste outlet device adopted for use with a urinal and comprising one-way valve means is disclosed.
Patent EP-1010180-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GUDESEN HANS GUDE
IPC: G11C/
Filed: 1998-08-28
Granted: 2002-02-06
Abstract: A read-only memory is made electrically addressable over a passive conductor matrix, wherein at least a portion of the volume between intersection of two conductors (2;4) in the matrix defines a memory cell (5) in the read-only memory. Data are stored as impedance values in the memory cells. The memory cells (5) comprise either an isolating material (6) which provides high impedance or one or more inorganic or organic semiconductors (9), preferably with an anisotropic conducting property. The semiconductor material (9) forms a diode junction at the interface to a metallic conductor (2;4) in the matrix. By suitable arrangement of respectively the isolating material (6) and semiconductor material (9) in the memory cells these may be given a determined impedance value which may be read electrically and corresponds to logical values in a binary or multi-valued code. The read-only memory device may be realized either as planar or also volumetrically by stacking several read-only memories (ROM) above each other and connecting them with the substrate (1) via addressing buses (14). Such read-only memory devices may be implemented on memory cards with standard card interfaces and used for storage of source information.
Patent EP-0937985-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NAKATANI MASAYA
IPC: G01P15/08
Filed: 1998-09-07
Granted: 2007-11-14
Abstract: Cette invention, qui a trait à un capteur d'accélération, peu onéreux et très précis, ne faisant appel, ni à la technologie sophistiquée des semi-conducteurs, ni à celle des microprocesseurs, concerne également un procédé de fabrication de ce capteur. On utilise une carte au silicium (1) uniquement pour la partie du dispositif où se crée une distorsion due à l'accélération, les autres cartes auxiliaires (4A, 4B), les capuchons (8A, 8B) et les corps de masse (6A, 6B) étant en verre. La carte au silicium (1), les corps de masse (6A, 6B) et les cartes auxiliaires (4A, 4B) ainsi que les cartes auxiliaires (4A, 4B) et les capuchons (8A, 8B) sont directement raccordés.
Patent EP-0932725-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BARON ALFRED
IPC: E01C5/08
Filed: 1998-07-23
Granted: 2003-03-19
Abstract: A prefabricated reinforced concrete slab (10) for producing a composite slab construction, in particular a solid track for high-speed trains, has at least two steel rods (19) which extend in the longitudinal direction of the finished reinforced concrete slab (10) and protrude beyond both front sides of the slab (10), each steel rod (19) being immovably anchored within the finished reinforced concrete plate (10) only in one spot and otherwise being freely extensible.
Patent EP-1003432-B1 (EP)
Inventor: INGLE FRANK
IPC: A61N1/40
Filed: 1998-08-12
Granted: 2006-05-24
Abstract: The invention provides improved devices, methods, and systems for shrinking of collagenated tissues, particularly for treating urinary incontinence in a noninvasive manner by directing energy to a patient's own support tissues. This energy heats fascia and other collagenated support tissues, causing them to contract. The energy can be applied intermittently, often between a pair of large plate electrodes having cooled flat electrode surfaces, the electrodes optionally being supported by a clamp structure. Such cooled plate electrodes are capable of directing electrical energy through an intermediate tissue and into fascia while the cooled electrode surface prevents injury to the intermediate tissue, particularly where the electrode surfaces are cooled before, during, and after an intermittent-heating cycle. Ideally, the plate electrode comprises an electrode array including discrete electrode surface segments so that the current flux can be varied to selectively target the fascia. Alternatively, chilled "liquid electrodes" may direct current through a selected portion of the bladder (or other body cavity) while also cooling the bladder wall, an insulating gas can prevent heating of an alternative bladder portion and the adjacent tissues, and/or ultrasound transducers direct energy through an intermediate tissue and into fascia with little or no injury to the intermediate tissue. Cooled electrodes may be used to chill an intermediate engaged tissue so as to cause the maximum temperature difference between the target tissue and the intermediate tissue prior to initiating RF heating. This allows the dimensions of tissue reaching the treatment temperature to be controlled and/or minimized, the dimensions of protected intermediate tissue to be maximized, and the like.
Patent EP-1014839-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HAKIM NOURI E
IPC: B65D51/16
Filed: 1998-08-21
Granted: 2007-08-15
Abstract: An improved no-spill cup construction and valve assembly which provides an extremely secure seal against accidental liquid flow from the cup spout. The act of sucking at the cup spout creates negative pressure or a partial vacuum against a valve near the spout, causing the valve to invert which unblocks an opening in the valve. When the opening is unblocked, liquid can flow freely through the valve and spout. When not in use, the valve sits in a resting, closed position, with the valve pressed against a center seal-off, sealing off the opening in the valve assembly. The closed position provides an extremely secure seal against fluid leakage, such that inadvertent spills or even deliberate attempts to force liquid outside of the cup, such as by turning the cup upside down, or shaking the cup, are ineffective. The cup assembly further allows liquid flow to be regulated between regular or maximum flow and minimal flow levels or rates by rotating the position of the valve assembly in the cover of the cup.
Patent EP-1023627-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LINDBERG POUL-JORN
IPC: G02C1/08
Filed: 1998-10-08
Granted: 2002-01-16
Abstract: An eyeglass frame comprising a frame front (15) with front end pieces (11) for the attachment of temple bars and with a pair of straps (7), each strap being formed in the shape of a loop adapted for peripheral engagement with a respective glass with respective strap member ends in generally abutting relationship, and provided with closure means (16,17) for interconnecting the respective strap. A pair of resilient members, each one adapted for resiliently tensioning a respective strap around the glass. Each closure means comprises a first and a second hook member, formed integrally with respective strap ends, and adapted so as to retain a mutual engagement.
Patent EP-1045433-B1 (EP)
Inventor: IWABUCHI YOKO
IPC: B05D7/24
Filed: 1998-12-14
Granted: 2006-05-24
Abstract: A method for forming fluorocarbon films while obviating the problem accompany the use of a fluorocarbon film as an interlaminar insulating film for semiconductor devices such that there are some cases where the leakage current is too high to achieve desired characteristics and therefore the leakage current must be lowered. The method comprises using a plasma-forming gas comprising an Ar gas and a film-forming gas comprising a fluorocarbon gas such as a C4F8 gas, a hydrocarbon gas such as a C2H4 gas, and a boron-containing gas such as a BF3 gas, converting the film-forming gases into plasma, and using the resultant active species to deposit a fluorocarbon film on a semiconductor wafer (10). The added boron-containing gas causes the addition of boron to the free bonds of unreacted carbon or fluorine atoms present in the fluorocarbon film so as to reduce the number of the free bonds, thus interfering with the formation of current passage and lowering the leakage current.
Patent EP-1040111-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DUGGAN MARK E
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 1998-12-14
Granted: 2005-06-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and derivatives thereof, their synthesis, and their use as integrin receptor antagonists. More particularly, the compounds of the present invention are antagonists of the integrin receptors  alpha v beta 3,  alpha v beta 5 and/or  alpha v beta 6 and are useful for inhibiting bone resorption, treating and preventing osteoporosis, and inhibiting vascular restenosis, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, angiogenesis, atherosclerosis, inflammation, wound healing, viral disease, and tumor growth and metastasis.
Patent EP-0960875-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RUEDINGER CHRISTOPH DR
IPC: C07C51/25
Filed: 1999-05-12
Granted: 2001-08-29
Abstract: Production of saturated carboxylic acids containing 1-4 carbon (C) atoms by gas-phase oxidation of saturated and/or unsaturated C4 hydrocarbons with an oxygen-containing gas and steam at 100-400 degrees C and 0.12-5.1 MPa in the presence of a catalyst comprises removing organic acids from at least part of the effluent gas to obtain a recycle gas with an acid content of 0.01-6 vol. %. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) apparatus for carrying out the process, comprising a reactor with an inlet line, a discharge line for withdrawing excess gas, and a recycle line connected to the inlet line via a separator for the partial condensation or separation of acids; (2) apparatus for carrying out the process, comprising a reactor with an inlet line, an outlet line connected to a separator, a discharge line for withdrawing excess gas from the separator, and a recycle line connecting the separator to the inlet line.
Patent EP-1010707-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ANGEL MAXIMILIAN DR
IPC: C08F2/22
Filed: 1999-11-18
Granted: 2004-06-16
Abstract: Preparation of an aqueous polymer dispersion comprises polymerization of at least one radical-polymerizable, ethylenically unsaturated monomer in an aqueous system in the presence of a polymerization initiator where the pH of the aqueous system is set by addition of at least two different basic reagents and where at least one of the basic reagents is added more than once. Independent claims are included for: (1) aqueous polymer dispersions obtained using the process; (2) polymer powders obtained by drying the aqueous dispersions; (3) use of the dispersions as auxiliaries or coating materials for solid pharmaceutical dosage forms; and (4) solid pharmaceutical dosage forms containing polymers prepared using the process.
Patent EP-0943288-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SUZUKI TAKAYOSHI
IPC: G01B11/255
Filed: 1999-03-18
Granted: 2005-10-19
Abstract: A grid (27) formed with apertures of a predetermined shape is illuminated with light from a lamp (21) and projected onto a tear meniscus (28) accumulated on the lower eyelid (36). The aperture image projected on the tear film is imaged by a CCD camera (31). The tear meniscus functions as a concave mirror, so that the magnification factor depends on the radius of meniscus curvature. A processor (32) calculates the magnitude of the grid image and evaluates the radius of meniscus curvature. Since the volume of lacrimal fluid (V1,V2) varies depending upon the radius of meniscus curvature (r1,r2), the latter is used as a value representing the lacrimal fluid volume for dry eye diagnose purposes. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0997865-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TOKIMOTO TOYOTARO
IPC: G09F9/33
Filed: 1999-10-27
Granted: 2006-06-21
Abstract: A high-rise building with a large scale dot-matrix display device is disclosed. The glass panels arranged in rows and columns form a curtain wall structured transparent outer wall (12) extending over an exterior of a building (10). Each panel is installed apart from end portions of floor slabs to form a void space therebetween. A plurality of louver structured modules (22) are arranged within the void space in rows and columns to form a large scale display area. Each module (22) has a louver-like structure formed of a plurality of posts (24) arranged in substantially parallel relationship and a plurality of parallel, uniformly spaced beams (26) connecting said adjacent posts (24). A plurality of LED combination lamps (28) are mounted on each beam (26) at uniform pitches as those between the adjacent beams (26). The LEDs are driven by drive circuits disposed in each beam (26). The vertical guide members (44) are fixed to the end portions of the floor slabs (20). The guide members (44) are arranged substantially in parallel relationship so that the modules (22) are supported between the adjacent guides (44) at the both lateral sides thereof. A plurality of vertical mullion members (48) are arranged to support the glass panels (12). The vertical guide members (44) are spaced apart from each of the mullions (48) by support members (46). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0985219-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ROGATSCHNIG JOHANN
IPC: H01H13/52
Filed: 1999-02-08
Granted: 2005-09-07
Abstract: In an apparatus comprising a housing wall formed with a passage closed by an elastically deformable cover which has a raised portion and comprising switching means arranged behind the cover, a switching function of the switching means can be actuated only when a raised portion is moved into an operating position in which the cover has a recessed shape in the area of the raised portion.
Patent EP-1063911-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BEAULIEU RODERICK H
IPC: A23F5/24
Filed: 1999-01-19
Granted: 2003-04-16
Abstract: An automated beverage brewing system includes a liquid storage tank (14) and a metering chamber. The metering chamber (16) is at least partially submerged beneath a standing level of liquid in the storage tank (14). The chamber includes a sealable liquid (12) inlet port (20) cummunicaitng with the interior of the storage tank beneath the standing level of liquid. The chamber also includes a liquid outlet port (23) and an apeture (22) that receives compressed air, wherein the compressed air forces a predetermined amount of liquid (12) from the liquid output port (23) of the chamber (16) for use in preparing a brewed beverage. A pump (31) provides the compressed air and a controller (40) monitors a pressure signal value indicative of the air pressure in the metering chamber (16). The controller (40) commands the pump (31) on to commence flow of the predetermined amount of liquid (12) from the metering chamber (16). The controller then commands the pump (31) off several seconds after detecting a drop in air pressure within the chamber (16), indicating that the predetermined amount of liquid (12) has been delivered to the brewing chamber (16). The chamber is then vented to ambient pressure, which opens the sealable liquid inlet port (20) and refills the chamber (16).
Patent EP-1062796-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VAN AMERONGEN VINCENT REINIER
IPC: H04M3/50
Filed: 1999-02-18
Granted: 2004-10-06
Abstract: A method and apparatus for communication by means of an electronic call assistant which is able to operate in at least either a background mode or in a foreground mode wherein   the electronic call assistant is arranged to arrange waiting tasks in a priority list in accordance with a priority sequence, and the foreground mode comprises at least a guiding mode which is entered by the electronic call assistant as soon as a user has switched the electronic call assistant from its background to its foreground mode and in which the electronic call assistant controls carrying out the waiting tasks in accordance with the priority sequence of the waiting tasks in the priority list.   <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1095216-B1 (EP)
Title: Wind turbine
Inventor: TAYLOR RONALD J
IPC: F03D3/04
Filed: 1999-04-12
Granted: 2005-07-20
Abstract: Wind turbine apparatus is described for converting wind energy into electrical energy. The apparatus includes a rotatable central shaft, a plurality of rotor blades attached to the central shaft, and a plurality of convex airfoils spaced around the periphery of the rotor blades. The ratio of the number of rotor blades to the number of airfoils is at least 1.25 to 1. The size of the apparatus may vary, and the apparatus is useful in a variety of applications and environments. It is very efficient in converting wind energy to electrical energy. It may be operated even in very high wind conditions.
Patent EP-1032744-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PLATANIA DOMENICO
IPC: E05F3/10
Filed: 1999-04-12
Granted: 2006-03-08
Abstract: The purpose of my invention is to make more convenient the automatic opening and closing of doors. It is an automatic cylinder-shaped gadget (9) whose purpose is to close door; it functions hydraulically thanks to its springs (8). It is to be fitted into the door and remains invisible. To activate the door-check it is sufficient to remove the safety-catch positioned on the external side of the plate. It is equipped with a click regulation used for closing the door. It has no external regulator for hydraulic oil, because the adjustment takes place automatically inside the piston, which functions on the basic of a definitive metering. It is very resistant.
Patent EP-1093478-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BASSETT DAVID ROBINSON
IPC: A61Q5/02
Filed: 1999-06-14
Granted: 2004-12-29
Abstract: This invention relates to processes for preparing aqueous polymer emulsions useful as thickening agents in aqueous compositions in which plating and/or grit formation is reduced in said processes. This invention also relates to methods for reducing plating and/or grit formation in processes for preparing aqueous polymer emulsions useful as thickening agents in aqueous compositions. This invention further relates to polymers which are soluble in, or swelled by, an aqueous alkaline medium to provide thickeners for use in aqueous coating compositions, especially latex paints.
Patent EP-1100419-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SABIN MARTIN W
IPC: A23L3/36
Filed: 1999-07-30
Granted: 2008-05-28
Abstract: The present invention provides a cold pack which utilizes the negative heat of solution of a material dissolving in a liquid. The cold pack further includes a gelling agent, which is activatable to form a gel. The gel provides a number of benefits, including better distribution of cold, increased cold persistence in the cold pack, and a more complete utilization of the ingredients of the cold pack than possible with prior art devices.
Patent EP-1042417-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GOEBEL ARMIN
IPC: C08G18/48
Filed: 1999-09-24
Granted: 2006-06-28
Abstract: A pigment paste containing water-dilutable hydroxy-functional polyurethaneurea paste resins with a urea group content (calculated as -NHCONH-) of 10 to 300 mmol, a urethane group content (calculated as -NHCOO-) of 20 to 300 mmol, each per 100 g of solid resin, an OH value of 20 to 250 mg KOH/g, an acid value of 15 to 80 and a molecular weight Mn of 1000 to 20000 obtainable byI) preparing a NCO group-containing polyurethane prepolymer by reactinga1) hydroxy-functional compounds with a molecular weight (Mn) of 360 to 8000 witha2) polyisocyanates anda3) compounds with at least one group which can react with isocyanate and at least one ionic group,II) subsequent reaction of the prepolymer witha4) hydroxy-functional monoamines and optionally polyols andIII) neutralisation of groups which can be converted into ionic groups.
Patent EP-1030735-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BURCHELL TIMOTHY D
IPC: F17C11/00
Filed: 1999-09-10
Granted: 2003-07-23
Abstract: A carbon fiber carbon matrix hybrid adsorbent monolith with enhanced thermal conductivity for storing and releasing gas through adsorption and desorption is disclosed. The heat of adsorption of the gas species being adsorbed is sufficiently large to cause hybrid monolith heating during adsorption and hybrid monolith cooling during desorption which significantly reduces the storage capacity of the hybrid monolith, or efficiency and economics of a gas separation process. The extent of this phenomenon depends, to a large extent, on the thermal conductivity of the adsorbent hybrid monolith. This invention is a hybrid version of a carbon fiber monolith, which offers significant enhancements to thermal conductivity and potential for improved gas separation and storage systems.
Patent EP-1121396-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHATTERJEE ANANDA M
IPC: C08K3/22
Filed: 1999-10-13
Granted: 2003-01-02
Abstract: This invention relates to novel extrusion coating compositions containing certain high melt flow, narrow molecular weight distribution polypropylene impact or random copolymers and composite articles comprising a substrate having such compositions melt extruded thereon.
Patent EP-1083954-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LOESCHER THOMAS C
IPC: A61M16/16
Filed: 1999-05-28
Granted: 2004-09-29
Abstract: A humidifier assembly includes a cartridge secured in the humidification chamber cavity for displacing between about 20% and about 80% of the volume of the cavity.