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Patent FR-2698076-A1 (FR)
Title: Plastics tray used for storing and transport of bananas after their harvesting - comprises floor with sloping sides and upper and lower parts with handles
Inventor: MARIE DAMILLEVILLE PIERRE
IPC: B65D21/04
Filed: 1992-11-13
Abstract: The tray has floor having two sloping sides (7) joined to form a V-shaped rivulet for liquid flow along the bag longitudinal axis. High (3) and low (4) parts with handles (1) are separated by a slide (5). Transverse walls have stacking and fitting pillars (8) and handles (1). Bananas are arranged in vertical rows in the tray pointed towards the top of the padding located on the sloping walls (7). The exterior face has parallel runners (9) along the longitudinal axis and an arched part (11) along the transverse axis facilitates shoulder carrying. From the lower walls (4) and the sloping walls (7) are fixing posts (6) for module rings and  padding. ADVANTAGE - The design helps to prevent damage to these bananas.
Patent FR-2699649-A1 (FR)
Title: Heat exchanger for hot exhaust gases from wood-burning stove etc.
Inventor: JEAN-LUC GIBERT
IPC: F24D5/00
Filed: 1992-12-22
Abstract: The device consists of a cylindrical body (1) whose ends may be connected to the ends of respective sections of an exhaust gas conduit by a simple push fit. A series of perforated fins (2) are stacked around the cylindrical body to diffuse heat from the body into an air flow passing around them.The cylindrical body and fins are enclosed in a cylindrical casing (3) to define a forced air flow over the fins. An inlet opening (5) is associated with a closed end plate of the casing for connection to a hot air extraction system. Air enters the other end of the casing via a filter element (4).
Patent FR-2700151-A1 (FR)
Title: Trolley with pivoting wheels
Inventor: EDOUARD GERIN GERALD
IPC: B62B3/04
Filed: 1993-01-06
Abstract: The trolley has, in its lower part, pivoting wheels (5) and a support (10) which is able to be supported on the ground (2). This facilitates tipping  the trolley along an axis parallel to an edge (6). The pivoting axis (8) of the wheel supports (7) is moved forward towards the centre of the base (4) relative to the support (10) in a direction perpendicular to the edge (6).When the trolley rests on the wheels (5), the support (10) is a small distance from the ground (2) and define a plane perpendicular to the ground containing the rotational axis (9) of the pivoting wheels (5). These are then oriented perpendicular to the edge (6).
Patent WO-9315893-A1 (WO)
Title: Process for the manufacture of a composite thread and composite products obtained from said thread
Inventor: BOISSONNAT PHILIPPE
IPC: B29C48/06
Filed: 1993-02-05
Abstract: Process for the manufacture of a composite thread (33) formed from a plurality of filaments associated with an organic thermoplastic substance. The process consists in mechanically drawing a thread into a device (12) mounted on the crosshead on the end of an extruder, and in injecting the substance in the direction of the thread concentrically to the latter under a constant maximum radial pressure of less than 50 bars. Application in the manufacture of composite products.
Patent WO-9503380-A1 (WO)
Title: Process for extracting essential oils from plants through cold maceration and cold deterpenating
Inventor: GUGLIELMONE ANNE
IPC: C11B9/02
Filed: 1993-07-21
Abstract: Process for extracting essential oils in a substantially pure state from plants, through cold maceration of different plants in a solvent, whereby the essences are extracted, without prior grinding, concentrated and cold deterpenated, thus ensuring: a better stability of the resulting essential oils; a higher quality of the essential oils; increased cost-efficiency; whereafter the solvent is recovered through settling in a closed environment and the last traces of solvent being eliminated by evaporation. The separation of the terpenes (hydrogen carbides) from the essential oils by means of alcohol is also described, as well as the recovery of said terpenes. The separation of the essence-alcohol mixture through the action of a salt and the recovery of the solution used for separating the terpenes are further described.
Patent WO-9410735-A1 (WO)
Title: Method and device for measuring compensation balance and imbalance in an electrical supply network
Inventor: BERGEAL JEAN
IPC: G01R19/00
Filed: 1993-10-08
Abstract: A method for measuring compensation balance and imbalance in an electrical supply network comprising a balancing coil (1), wherein an auxiliary measurement signal is injected into the network neutral circuit, changes in the homopolar voltage induced by said auxiliary signal injection are measured, and an impedance measurement is obtained by comparing the changes in the homopolar voltage with the injected auxiliary measurement signal, in terms of both amplitude and phase. A parallel current may advantageously be injected into the neutral circuit at the secondary winding of a homopolar transformer placed in the neutral coil.
Patent FR-2701757-A1 (FR)
Title: Radiateur de chauffage électrique, notamment pour l'habitacle d'un véhicule automobile.
Inventor: JEAN-CHARLES SARBACH
IPC: H05B3/14
Filed: 1993-02-18
Abstract: L'invention concerne un radiateur de chauffage électrique possédant au moins un corps chauffant à résistances chauffantes à coefficient de température positif (CTP). Chaque corps chauffant (10) comprend deux ensembles monoblocs (12A; 12B) constitués chacun d'une plaque de connexion électrique (14A; 14B) formée d'une seule pièce avec un élément dissipateur de chaleur (16A; 16B), les deux éléments dissipateurs de chaleur (16A; 16B) étant situés sur des faces opposées du radiateur, des résistances chauffantes CTP (24A; 24B) étant disposées entre une plaque de connexion (14B) et un élément dissipateur de chaleur (16A), respectivement entre une plaque de connexion (14A) et un élément dissipateur de chaleur (16B) pour les alimenter électriquement. Ce radiateur de chaleur peut être utilisé notamment pour le chauffage de l'habitacle de véhicules automobiles.
Patent FR-2702861-A1 (FR)
Title: Method for processing an image in a computerised system
Inventor: BRUNO DELEAN
IPC: G06F3/0484
Filed: 1993-03-15
Abstract: a) Method for processing an image in a computerised system. b) Method characterised in that: - a work plane with a normed reference frame (Oxy) is defined, - the format of the image to be produced (M1, M2...) is chosen in this plane, - a work window (Fn) corresponding for example to the format of the control screen is defined, - the window (Fn) is positioned on the area of the work plane in the image to be processed, - the operation to be effected (traversal of a brush or image insertion) is chosen and the corresponding command (colour, colour density, width of the stroke) is defined, - the command is executed, - other operations are executed in the window or at the end of this operation the window is shifted so as to perform other operations at other locations of the format of the image to be produced, - at the end of the various processing operations, the image is edited by calculating the pixels at each point of the image by executing commands for all the points of the format of the image.
Patent FR-2704699-A1 (FR)
Title: Method and device for producing a high voltage, especially for electrostatic application of a coating product
Inventor: JEAN-PIERRE BURTIN
IPC: H02M3/337
Filed: 1993-04-26
Abstract: In a high-voltage power supply device for an installation for spraying a coating product by electrostatic means, including a pulsed-current generator (1, 2, 3) with variable duty cycle, the frequency of the signal (Uc) for supplying the voltage rectifier-multiplier (9) is tuned automatically during use to the natural frequency of the voltage rectifier-multiplier (9). The power transmitted to the voltage rectifier-multiplier is thus kept permanently at its optimum value.
Patent FR-2694049-A1 (FR)
Title: Pompe de carburant pour moteur à combustion interne.
Inventor: HILL GERALD A
IPC: F04D13/12
Filed: 1993-05-26
Abstract: L'invention concerne une pompe de carburant. Elle se rapporte à une pompe qui comprend un boîtier (14), un canal annulaire, une entrée (18) de carburant, une sortie (16) communiquant avec le canal annulaire, une roue (112) ayant un canal annulaire muni de plusieurs ailettes, délimitant plusieurs cavités opposées au canal annulaire formé dans le boîtier (14), et un déflecteur (116) disposé entre la roue (112) et le canal annulaire afin qu'il recouvre pratiquement la moitié au moins de l'étendue de l'ouverture formée à l'entrée de manière que, lorsque la roue (112) tourne et déplace le carburant par la sortie, le déflecteur (116) empêche pratiquement l'évacuation du carburant lorsque les cavités passent sur le déflecteur. Application au pompage du carburant.
Patent FR-2712544-A1 (FR)
Title: Essuie-glace de véhicule automobile comportant des moyens perfectionnés d'articulation de ses composants.
Inventor: MAURICE JOURNEE
IPC: F16C11/04
Filed: 1993-11-19
Abstract: L'invention propose un essuie-glace de véhicule automobile du type comportant au moins un élément intermédiaire (20) monté articulé sur un élément principal (10) autour d'un axe d'articulation (38) sensiblement perpendiculaire à la direction longitudinale de l'élément principal (10) et qui traverse deux ailes latérales parallèles (16) de l'élément principal (10) et deux joues latérales parallèles (26) de l'élément intermédiaire (20), caractérisé en ce que l'axe d'articulation (38) est réalisé en deux parties (40A, 40B) dont chacune comporte une tête d'axe (42A, 42B) qui est reçue dans un trou correspondant (18) formé dans l'une des ailes latérales (16) de l'élément principal (10) et qui se prolonge par un corps d'axe cylindrique (44A, 44B) qui s'étend à travers un orifice (28) formé dans la joue latérale adjacente (26) de l'élément intermédiaire (20), et en ce que les deux parties (40A, 40B) de l'axe (38) sont reliées entre elles.
Patent FR-2713595-A1 (FR)
Title: Method of constructing handle for long container
Inventor: YVES MOUGEOTTE
IPC: B65D5/468
Filed: 1993-12-08
Abstract: The gripping handle is located longitudinally towards the upper end of the long container and held there inclined. The part lifted by the hand (P1,P2,P3) is located on an axis (AB) inclined towards the front of the container (C). The axis is such that with the arm hanging the closed hand stays almost horizontal thereby obtaining a greater grasp. The handle opening has an oblong or pear shape with its upper edge on the inclined axis. The rounded contour is narrowest at the front and wider at the rear. The handle is provided with a flap (K) with a cut-out (D) at the base which is parallel to the folding line (AB) and extended on the lateral edges as far as the intersection with this line.
Patent FR-2714024-A1 (FR)
Title: Conteneur en matière plastique thermoformée tel qu'une enveloppe pour cassette.
Inventor: JACKY ESPALLARGAS
IPC: G11B23/023
Filed: 1993-12-16
Abstract: L'invention concerne un conteneur en matière plastique thermoformée du type comportant une première et une seconde parois (1, 2), en appui l'une contre l'autre, associées rigidement l'une à l'autre à leur périphérie (3), l'une des parois (1) étant plane dans son ensemble lorsque le conteneur est ouvert tandis que l'autre paroi (2) comporte un entourage périphérique (4a, 4b) délimitant les chants du conteneur, caractérisé par le fait que les deux parois (1, 2) sont solidarisées rigidement l'une à l'autre également à l'intérieur du ou des entourage(s) (4a, 4b).
Patent FR-2714775-A1 (FR)
Title: Capacité commandée en tension.
Inventor: MARC KODRNJA
IPC: H03B5/20
Filed: 1993-12-30
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une capacité commandée en tension, comprenant un multiplieur (12) dont la sortie (S+, S-) joue le rôle des bornes de la capacité commandée. La tension de sortie du multiplieur est appliquée sur une capacité de référence (C1, C2). Un signal en phase avec le courant dans la capacité de référence est appliqué à l'une des entrées du multiplieur, l'autre entrée du multiplieur recevant un signal (Vc) de détermination de la valeur de la capacité commandée.
Patent WO-9504453-A1 (WO)
Title: Soilless cultivation substrate
Inventor: KAFKA BERNARD
IPC: A01G31/00
Filed: 1994-07-27
Abstract: Inorganic felt-based substrates for soilless cultivation, consisting of a multilayer mineral fibre felt in which the layers are at least partially folded in the substrate by carrying out one or more steps of compressing the original felt lengthwise, said felt with partially folded layers being arranged in the substrate so that in use the lengthwise compression direction remains parallel to a horizontal plane corresponding to the ground.
Patent WO-9517089-A1 (WO)
Title: Procede de preparation de granules renfermant un ou plusieurs principes actifs
Inventor: BOURGOGNE MICHEL
IPC: A01N53/00
Filed: 1994-12-21
Abstract: L'invention a pour objet un procédé de préparation de granulés renfermant un ou plusieurs principes actifs caractérisé en ce que l'on dissout le ou lesdits principes actifs dans un solvant, obtient une solution que l'on absorbe sur un support, obtient un produit que l'on additionne ou pas d'eau, sèche et met sous forme de granulés. L'invention a également pour objet les granulés ainsi obtenus.
Patent FR-2718515-A1 (FR)
Title: Electrically-powered storage heater
Inventor: JOSEPH BURGIO CHARLES
IPC: F24H7/02
Filed: 1994-04-12
Abstract: The storage heater has an electric resistance element (2) embedded between refractory bricks (3a-3c). The energy released from the heating elements is stored in the refractory bricks. The stored energy is recovered to heat the room by a fluid circulating over the refractory bricks. The fluid circulates in a heat exchanger that is in the form of two flat panels with space inside for the fluid.  The flat metal panels have multiple vertical conduits (7) in communication with each other to provide a closed path for the circulating fluid. The refractory bricks project into the fluid path on both sides of the heater. The heating element is in the centre of the heater, between the two refractory bricks. A thermally insulated housing encloses the space between the bricks.
Patent FR-2719994-A1 (FR)
Title: Crutch designed to assist person with disabled leg
Inventor: SIMON FREDERIQUE
IPC: A61H3/02
Filed: 1994-05-18
Abstract: The crutch is made from three tubes (1-3) of carbon steel or aluminium alloy, i.e. a main tube (1) which is bent over at the top to form a handle, a second tube (2) which can be slidably adjusted in the first, and a third tube (3), bent into a U-shape and fixed to the main tube by welding or a screw. The upper ends of the third tube are bent over and downwards to provide a support for the forearm.   The open ends of the handle and upper tube are filled by stoppers, and the upper tube and handle are partially or completely covered with polyurethane foam.
Patent FR-2725132-A1 (FR)
Inventor: DUPUIS CHRISTINE
IPC: A61Q5/00
Filed: 1994-10-04
Abstract: Process for non-permanent setting of human hair comprises (i) applying a compsn. contg. at least one protein or proteinaceous deriv., maintaining the fibres under mechanical tension, e.g. in curlers, rollers, etc., and contacting with a gas contg. steam at a temp. of at least 75 degrees C, (ii) cooling the treated fibres and (iii) releasing the mechanical tension applied to the fibres.
Patent FR-2725315-A1 (FR)
Inventor: GUILLET HUBERT
IPC: A61B18/22
Filed: 1994-09-29
Abstract: An apparatus providing pulsed emission of a laser beam (6) and comprising a laser rod (1), devices (2, 3) providing pulsed excitation of the laser rod (1) so that said rod delivers light radiation, a resonator (4, 5) placed on either side of the rod (1) for emitting laser light radiation, and devices for selecting the wavelength of the emitted laser light radiation. Said selection devices (4, 5) are designed to promote the emission of light radiation at a wavelength of 1.34  mu m, so that hard and soft tissue may be heated.
Patent FR-2725307-A1 (FR)
Title: Composant semiconducteur d'alimentation, de recirculation et de demagnetisation d'une charge selfique
Inventor: SIAUDEAU JEAN LOUIS
IPC: H03K17/56
Filed: 1994-09-30
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un composant semi-conducteur de commutation d'une charge inductive, comprenant des première et deuxième bornes extérieures (Vcc, G), des première et deuxième bornes de commande (V1, V3) et un noeud de connexion (A), un transistor bipolaire vertical (T) ayant une base (B), disposé entre la première borne extérieure (Vcc) et le noeud (A), un premier transistor vertical (S1) entre le noeud (A) et la deuxième borne extérieure, une diode zener (Z) et un deuxième transistor vertical (S3) connectés en parallèle entre la base (B) et le noeud (A).
Patent FR-2725744-A1 (FR)
Title: Safety barrier for curved balcony
Inventor: CRUZ DE JESUS ANTONIO
IPC: E04F11/18
Filed: 1994-10-13
Abstract: The barrier has several, spaced posts (5a, 5b) which support a hand rail (6) and follow the line of the balcony (3). Safety panels (7) are placed between the posts and are held in position by upper and lower U-shaped support sections (8, 9). The supports are rectilinear and are fixed to the posts (5a, 5b) by brackets (14). The horizontal edges (11) of the panels fit in the U-shaped support sections. The panels (7) are flat and made of safety glass. The width (l) of the handrail (6) in the horizontal plane is calculated so that the shaped sections (8, 9) and the panels (7) are positioned in the vertical projection of the handrail (6).
Patent FR-2727139-A1 (FR)
Title: Ground slabs for surrounding and protecting vegetation in urban areas
IPC: E01C5/22
Filed: 1994-11-23
Abstract: The piglet feeding trough comprises a tank (10), with a lower opening (10a), containing dry or wet feed (50).  The lower opening is positioned a short distance  above a central raised surface (21a) on a base (20).   The base has several troughs around its perimeter.The tank  can be displaced horizontally at its base  relative  to the horizontal raised surface when it is pushed by the snout of the animal.  A scraper (30) vertically fixed to the tank emerges from an under the opening flush with the horizontal surface and perpendicular to the horizontal movement of the tank.The central surface is raised relative to the surrounding troughs so that the feed is kept on the horizontal surface as the animals feed from the troughs.   The tank is suspended by a spindle (61) in a frame  formed by two parallel vertical plates fixed at their top by struts.Only the piglets' heads can enter the trough thereby preventing them from soiling its contents.
Patent FR-2728599-A1 (FR)
Title: Extraction fan for use with toilet
IPC: E03D9/052
Filed: 1994-12-22
Abstract: The extractor fan assembly includes a chamber (13) through which the extraction air passes. The chamber includes an inlet aperture (12) with a fan, and an outlet aperture (15) closed by a valve flap (10). The valve flap rests on the free edges of the aperture, forming a seating and closing under the effect of gravity. The flap is only opened by the action of the fan, ensuring that extracted air cannot return. The fan may be operated by a low tension electrical supply, controlled by a switch activated by lifting the toilet seat. This comprises a magnet moved by the lid adjacent to an electromagnetic switch. The fan may subsequently be controlled by a timer.
Patent FR-2728589-A1 (FR)
Title: Device for treating liq. steel under vacuum
Inventor: LECAS JEAN CLAUDE
IPC: C21C7/10
Filed: 1994-12-27
Abstract: A device is claimed for treating liq. steel under vacuum. It consists of a tank (1) fitted with a pumping system and at least one tubular plunger (5, 6). The tank (1) incorporates a tank bottom (4) which includes at least one leg (11, 12) fitted with a channel (13, 14) of refractory material connecting the inner part (15) of the tank (1) to the outside of the tank (1). The plungers (5, 6) incorporate main channels (31, 32) of refractory material which are arranged with respect to the legs (11, 12) to extend their channels (13, 14). The channels (13, 14) of the legs (11, 12) and the main channels (31, 32) of the plungers (5, 6) are made up of sleeves of a refractory material not shaped by isostatic pressing. The sleeve is also claimed and is made from a tubular alumina granulate or corundum with or without spinel and an organic binder such as graphite.
Patent FR-2728778-A1 (FR)
Title: Trans- or intra-osseous implant to draw together and compress bone fragments
IPC: A61B17/88
Filed: 1994-12-30
Abstract: The implant consists of a hollow threaded shank (1) to engage with a bone fragment, and a nut (2) which fits onto the proximal end of the shank and having an outer thread (3) with a different pitch to the shank thread (4). The distal end of the shank has a self-perforating and self-tapping tip (5), while its proximal end has  a transverse slot (6) for rotating it. The nut (2) also has a transverse slot (7) in its proximal end, while its distal end has a bevelled edge (8). An instrument for use with the implant consists of drill and taps for preparing the bone fragments, a guide rod and a locking system in two separate sections for rotating the shank and screw.
Patent WO-9615725-A1 (WO)
Title: Dispositif portatif d'analyse extemporanee d'un fluide corporel
Inventor: SGRO JEAN-CLAUDE
IPC: A61F13/20
Filed: 1995-11-20
Abstract: Dispositif portatif d'analyse extemporanée d'un fluide corporel dans une cavité intracorporelle, comprenant un tube (1) adapté à une introduction dans ladite cavité, une tige (2) montée de manière coulissante dans ledit tube, comportant une extrémité (21) de préhension émergeant d'un côté dudit tube, et à l'autre extrémité des éléments de prélèvement (3) dudit fluide corporel, ladite tige (2) étant susceptible de prendre deux positions relatives par rapport audit tube, l'une rétractée (figure 1) et l'autre déployée (figure 2), ladite tige (2) comportant à ladite autre extrémité deux branches (22, 23) aptes à être écartées angulairement, dont l'extrémité libre (22a, 23a) de chacune comporte un dit élément (3) de prélèvement dudit fluide corporel, et agencées en relation avec ledit tube, en sorte que, dans la position rétractée (figure 1), les éléments (3) de prélèvement des deux branches (22, 23) sont rapprochés et demeurent du côté de l'extrémité distale (1a) dudit tube, et dans la position déployée (figure 2) sont écartés à l'extérieur dudit tube, à son extrémité distale (1a).
Patent FR-2731798-A1 (FR)
Title: Procede de determination de la vitesse de defilement d'un cheque
Inventor: BOISSONNET PATRICK
IPC: G01P3/66
Filed: 1995-03-14
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé de détermination de la vitesse instantanée de défilement d'un document comportant des caractères de contrôle exploitables électroniquement par un capteur. La vitesse instantanée est déterminée en fonction de la détection des caractères de contrôle en exploitant des caractéristiques propres aux caractères de contrôle. Par exemple, en appliquant le procédé à des caractères de contrôle comportant des barres à espacements normalisés, la vitesse instantanée est déterminée en fonction de la durée de passage de deux barres devant le capteur et de l'espace nominal séparant les deux barres.
Patent FR-2731629-A1 (FR)
Title: Marked reminder strip fixed to golf club handle
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 1995-03-17
Abstract: The strips are marked with pitch or divot and are fixed to the handle of a putter or an umbrella. They are plasticized and are fixed by an adhesive. The strips can have a flexile plasticized tongue with an adhesive on them which can be fixed to any part of a golf bag. It is preferably fixed to the top of the bag. The strips are 7-10 cms long and 2-5 cms wide.