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Patent EP-0622987-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ARBOGAST C JOSEPH
IPC: A01K1/01
Filed: 1993-01-08
Granted: 1998-04-08
Abstract: An automatic or semiautomatic cat litter box and cleaning mechanism which is compact and simple in design is provided. The device has an enclosed housing with a pivotable top lid which can be opened to allow periodic cleaning when needed. A sifting screen is rotated by a crankshaft mechanism so as to traverse a 360 DEG  radial arc through the interior portion of the housing, passing through the soiled litter and removing the waste. When the sifting screen has completed its cycle, it stops on top of a storage container upside down so as to drop any sifted cat waste into the storage container which can be removed from the housing and the waste can be periodically disposed of. Guide tracks are also provided to direct the sifting screen as it traverses its cleaning cycle with a pair of torsion spring members which provide an energizing force to the sifting screen as it is guided along the tracks to subsequently be released with an impact force against the top portion of the storage container in order to dislodge any waste material caught in the perforations of the sifting screen.
Patent EP-0580844-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHUSTER RICHARD LEE
IPC: B65D75/04
Filed: 1993-02-08
Granted: 1998-05-20
Abstract: A carrier containing a plurality of layers of articles arranged in stacked end-to-end fashion. The carrier (12) is fully enclosed and is formed with overlapping top panel flaps (16, 18) which produce an area of double thickness between handle openings in the flaps. A reinforcing sheet (40) on the underside of the top panel in the double layer area protects against tearing, while stress relief lines in the form of score lines extending from the ends of the handle opening to the corners of the carrier provide for distribution of lifting and carrying stresses.
Patent EP-0632000-B1 (EP)
Inventor: YAMADA TOSHIRO
IPC: C07C19/08
Filed: 1993-03-12
Granted: 1997-10-15
Abstract: A process for producing gem-difluoroalkanes more economically than the conventional processes, which process comprises the steps of: (A) mixing crude C3 or C4 alkynes contaminated with polymerizable olefins with fluorinated alkanes boiling at -30 to 30 °C and distilling the mixture to remove the polymerizable olefins, (B) reacting the fluorinated alkanes and the C3 or C4 alkynes treated in the foregoing step with hydrogen fluoride to prepare gem-difluoroalkanes, and (C) distilling the liquid reaction mixture formed in the foregoing step (B) to separate the formed gem-difluoroalkanes.
Patent EP-0641186-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KURZE ULRICH
IPC: A61G15/02
Filed: 1993-05-18
Granted: 1996-10-16
Abstract: L'invention concerne le bon positionnement d'un patient pour le traiter, notamment dans le domaine des soins dentaires et/ou de la chirurgie maxillo-faciale et/ou de l'orthopédie dento-faciale. Selon cette invention, le patient à traiter est placé dans une position déterminée sur un fauteuil ou un lit dentaire (1) qui positionne dans l'espace la région du patient qui doit être traitée, notamment la région dentaire ou maxillaire, en fonction de la taille du médecin traitant. Cette position est mémorisée au préalable pour chaque médecin traitant ou par le médecin traitant. Dans cette position spatiale définie pour chacun des différents traitements, notamment ceux de la zone dentaire et/ou maxillaire, le positionnement de la région du patient à traiter est réglé à chaque fois sur la base des paramètres déterminés et mémorisés au préalable.
Patent EP-0600093-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KOIWA MASAICHI
IPC: G01N29/07
Filed: 1993-04-28
Granted: 1996-09-25
Abstract: La vitesse de propagation du son (V) d'une éprouvette de fonte d'acier est mesurée par ultrasons. La vitesse de propagation du son de cette éprouvette et la vitesse de propagation du son (Vm) d'un métal correspondant à l'éprouvette sont comparées pour obtenir un rapport de vitesse de propagation du son (V/Vm). Ce rapport est converti à la grandeur physique voulue (ratio d'adoucissement au graphite, classification d'état, résistance à l'attraction, pourcentage d'élongation) en appliquant une formule empirique et d'autres formules (530) concernant le ratio de vitesse de propagation du son, ce qui permet de calculer ainsi les valeurs caractéristiques physiques de cette éprouvette. Il est ainsi possible de mesurer ou de calculer facilement et sans aucune destruction les valeurs analytiques et les valeurs caractéristiques de cet échantillon de fonte d'acier.
Patent EP-0644766-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MEYER PETRUS JOHANNES
IPC: A61K8/00
Filed: 1993-06-03
Granted: 1999-03-17
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP93/01405 Sec. 371 Date Feb. 13, 1995 Sec. 102(e) Date Feb. 13, 1995 PCT Filed Jun. 3, 1993 PCT Pub. No. WO93/25213 PCT Pub. Date Dec. 23, 1993Dermatological compositions comprising nitrous oxide and at least one essential fatty acid or lower alkyl ester thereof in a dermatologically acceptable carrier medium is useful in the treatment of a variety of skin, muscle and joint disorders including psoriasis, shingles, fever blisters, chicken pox, ache, chilblains, eczema, chloasmas, alopecia, dermatitis, ringworm and burn wounds. The composition preferably also includes additional ingredients selected from coal tar, collagen, nicotinamide, nicotinic acid, lanolin, vitamin E, methyl salicylate, arnica, and H1-antagonist antihistamines or combinations thereof.
Patent EP-0651863-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HULLIGER CLAUDE
IPC: F16D65/097
Filed: 1993-06-30
Granted: 1996-01-24
Abstract: The invention describes essentially a spring (7) for holding the brake pads in position in a sliding caliper disk brake. The spring comprises two symmetrical clip arrangements (8, 9) and can hold two pads at the same time.
Patent EP-0660765-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NOLTE MARKUS
IPC: B22D19/14
Filed: 1993-09-10
Granted: 1998-01-07
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de fabrication de pièces coulées de précision réalisées en matériau composite contenant des fibres, selon lequel au moins un corps préliminaire servant de modèle est produit à partir de fibres et d'un matériau de moulage de modèle et constitue un composant du modèle ou bien le modèle lui-même. Un moule céramique est ensuite réalisé tout autour du modèle. Le matériau de moulage est ensuite enlevé et du métal, sous forme liquide, liquide-solide ou pulvérulente est introduit dans le moule. Si on utilise du métal sous forme pulvérulente, il est liquéfié au moins partiellement. Ce procédé permet de fabriquer des pièces coulées de précision plus résistantes avec un équipement du moulage relativement réduit.
Patent EP-0611651-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SAITO NOBUAKI
IPC: B41F35/00
Filed: 1994-01-11
Granted: 1998-04-01
Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for a printing press includes a cleaning unit (5), apparatus frames (4), a locking member (18), and air cylinders (35). The cleaning unit has a supply roll (21) on which a web for cleaning a cylinder/roller is wound and a take-up roll (22) for taking up the web drawn from the supply roll, and rotatably supports the supply and take-up rolls. The apparatus frames detachably support the cleaning unit. The locking member fixes and holds the cleaning unit on the apparatus frames. The air cylinders are fixed on the apparatus frames and rotate the take-up roll in a direction to take up the web. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0655534-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CAMOMILLA GABRIELE
IPC: E01F15/04
Filed: 1994-08-12
Granted: 1998-07-29
Abstract: A buffer or spacer (1) comprising a closed steel strip (7) substantially shaped like a regular or irregular parallelogram, which is welded to two supports (8, 9) in the form of strips (8, 9). The spacer (1) has the shape of a parallelepiped and is rigidly connected to the wavy blade (6) and to the post (4) by means of bolts or other fixing means. The support (8) of the blade (6) and the support (9) for the connection to the post (4), are made of a kind of steel having a different resistance with respect to the steel by which the closed strip (7) is formed. The supports (8, 9) may be provided with recesses or folding lines (12, 13) for a controlled deformation thereof and of the spacer (1), during the collision. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0649007-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LIDGARD ANNE INGRID BIRGITTA
IPC: G01D5/353
Filed: 1994-10-12
Granted: 2000-05-10
Abstract: An optical fiber (1) intended to be used as a sensor is of the kind suitable for communication and has a longitudinal cavity or hole (7) which can be intentionally closed or has a more narrow shape at definite positions (8) in the longitudinal direction of the fiber (1). The cavity (7), the diameter of which can be of the magnitude of order of 5  mu m - 50  mu m, is filled with a material changing its volume depending on physical quantities in the fiber environment. The hole (7) can be closed or made narrower at different positions (7) in the longitudinal direction of the fiber for instance by locally heating the fiber by a pulsed laser beam. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0625252-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BOND ALEXANDER EDWIN
IPC: F16L23/024
Filed: 1993-12-02
Granted: 1998-07-08
Abstract: The method of joining a coupling member to a pipe end is described. The method is particularly concerned with providing a coupling member (12) on the end of a pipe (10) of composite construction formed from a plurality of helically wound reinforcement strips of steel. The method comprises the steps of forming at least one generally circumferentially directed groove (20) in the outer surface of the pipe wall adjacent the end of the pipe to a depth extending into the reinforcement core, providing a coupling member adapted to fit the end of the pipe overlapping the region of the groove or groove, providing key (32) means to extend between said sleeve and said groove in said pipe, providing a curable resin (34) in the joint area between said pipe and said sleeve and curing said resin to bond said coupling member to said pipe end. The resultant coupling is of increased efficiency in providing both an adhesively bonded and mechanically coupled joint.
Patent EP-0682609-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LINTON RODNEY PHILLIP
IPC: B60R25/04
Filed: 1994-02-11
Granted: 1997-01-08
Abstract: A safety device is disclosed for a vehicle equipped with an engine management system and an engine speed sensor. Signals (32) generated by the engine speed sensor (28) when the engine is started are supplied to a protective device (30) arranged between the engine management system (26) and the engine speed sensor (28). The protective device (30) generates derived signals (34) therefrom which are different from the signals (32). The derived signals (34) are supplied to the engine management system (26) only when the protective device (30) has been unlocked in the prescribed manner by means of an unlocking device (8). The derived signal (34) appropriately has an amplitude different from that of the signal emitted by the engine speed sensor (28).
Patent EP-0687364-B1 (EP)
Title: Optical connecting cable
Inventor: FAIST EUGEN
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 1994-02-25
Granted: 1998-01-07
Abstract: The optical connecting cable (28) contains at least one optical waveguide (24) and a hank-like strain relief element (29). At one end the optical waveguide (24) is spliced to one free end of a waveguide section (5), the other end of which is fitted with a coupling component (2). The splice (26) is secured, preferably in an injection moulding, together with the ends (30) of the strain relief element (29) in an end-piece (31) of said strain relief element.
Patent EP-0687305-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WARNECK JULIE BELINDA HAZEL
IPC: C12R1/645
Filed: 1994-03-03
Granted: 1997-12-29
Abstract: An organism of the genus Ophiostoma or Ceratocystis, or a material having enzymatic activity derived therefrom, is used as a stereo-specific agent, in a biotransformation reaction, for the production of an enantiomeric acid or alcohol from a mixture of enantiomers of an ester thereof.
Patent EP-0690824-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STALBERG THEO
IPC: B01J23/40
Filed: 1994-03-15
Granted: 1997-01-29
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP94/00808 Sec. 371 Date Sep. 22, 1995 Sec. 102(e) Date Sep. 22, 1995 PCT Filed Mar. 15, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO94/21564 PCT Pub. Date Sep. 29, 1994A process for reducing the amount of halogenated organic materials in aqueous systems by hydrogenating the halogenated organic materials in the aqueous system in the presence of ions of a metal from the 8th secondary group of the periodic system of elements at a pH of from 7 to 14 and a temperature of from 20 DEG  C. to 140 DEG  C.
Patent EP-0683750-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MAYER HANS GUENTHER
IPC: B65H29/00
Filed: 1994-04-28
Granted: 1998-06-24
Abstract: In a process for the correctly positioned transfer of folded signatures from a belt conveyor system to a gripper cylinder, the position of a predetermined signature leaving the belt conveyor system is to be continuously determined and recorded regardless of the surface quality of the signatures. At the same time, the momentary actual angular position of a gripper system to which the signature is to be transferred is determined and recorded. In the event of a difference from a reference angular position, an electric difference signal is formed and the gripper cylinder is then taken to a reference angular position by drive means. A device for implementing the process is also proposed.
Patent EP-0760692-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PALESTRANT AUBREY M
IPC: A61M39/26
Filed: 1994-05-26
Granted: 2004-12-22
Abstract: Un dispositif à soupape (10) à fermeture automatique, destiné à un cathéter angiographique (14) comprend un corps (48) pourvu d'une première extrémité (50) conçue pour permettre la réalisation d'un raccordement (66) de type Luer-Lock avec l'extrémité proximale (32) du cathéter angiographique. Un alésage central (54) s'étend entre la première extrémité du logement et une seconde extrémité (52), et un obturateur fendu (76) en élastomère, déformable, est monté transversalement par rapport à l'alésage central pour fermer, de façon sélective, l'extrémité proximale du cathéter. L'obturateur fendu est conçu de façon qu'un fil guide (30) puisse être passé à travers lui et avancé dans le cathéter, l'obturateur venant en contact, de façon étanche, avec les parois du fil guide pour empêcher les pertes de sang à travers le cathéter. La seconde extrémité du logement est pourvue d'une pièce femelle de raccordement (58) de type Luer-Lock destinée à recevoir l'embout conique d'une seringue (18), un robinet ou un élément similaire, et former, avec un tel élément, un ensemble étanche à la pression.
Patent EP-0723680-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LOWE ROBERT B JR
IPC: G06F9/302
Filed: 1994-03-24
Granted: 1998-08-12
Abstract: A circuit that enhances the performance of the execution of a read-modify-write instruction type. The circuit provides hardware detection and decoding of various options specified by the instruction, and greatly improves the performance and conserves space within a micro-code control store (14). The circuit also detects anomalous cases and reports them to micro-code for special handling. The detection of the anomalous cases occurs dynamically and in parallel to instruction execution, thereby improving performance. Resulting condition codes are also provided simultaneously to the control program. The circuit operates in concert with a micro-code controlled mechanism to read a memory variable and, based on the specification of the instruction, the circuit selectively adds 1, subtracts 1, adds a 16-bit mask specified by the instruction, or subtracts the 16-bit mask, and returns the result to a central processor (12). Anomalous conditions that include overflow, invalid mask specification, and a special exchange option are all simultaneously detected and reported to the micro-code.
Patent EP-0720670-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SEITZ THOMAS
IPC: D05B73/12
Filed: 1994-09-16
Granted: 1998-12-09
Abstract: The invention relates to an embroidery or sewing machine, especially a cylindrical-bed sewing machine, fitted with a throat plate. According to the invention, there is a movable sleeve in the throat plate in which the machine needle throat hole is formed and can be moved between a recessed and a projecting position. In the projecting position, the top of the throat hole sleeve can act as a counter-support for the items to be sewn, thus preventing undesired shifts in the seam lines and also ensuring proper needle guidance. The recessed position of the throat hole sleeve ensures that the items to be sewn or their supports are properly conveyed. The invention also provides a suitably designed throat plate for use in such an embroidery or sewing machine.
Patent EP-0675237-B1 (EP)
Title: Reinforced concrete gutter element and gutter
Inventor: CORBERANT GERARD
IPC: E01C11/22
Filed: 1995-02-03
Granted: 2000-05-17
Abstract: The gutter is made in sections, each with a base (17) and two vertical walls (3, 4), each covered by a metal layer (9, 9') at the top which provides protection for the edges and/or a support for a covering grille (2). The concrete reinforcement is provided by metal elements (42) which are fixed to the upper layers (9, 9') by dowels (34) and fixing screws (13) which pass through and retain the grille, and/or other elements which are welded to opposite sides of a top metal layer. The reinforcing elements are U-shaped and made to correspond to the shape of the concrete gutter section. For certain uses, eg. inside buildings, the metal layers and grille can be coated with a plastic (PVDF), making them easier to clean with a jet of water.
Patent EP-0718020-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PONOMARENKO VIKTOR GERMANOWITS
IPC: B01D25/12
Filed: 1995-12-14
Granted: 1997-08-13
Abstract: Suspensions are filtered using a filter press with filter plates between support plate and pressure plate. Each filter plate (4) has a filter cloth (8) on the liq. discharge side which runs over two rollers (6,7), which are arranged either side of the single-layer cloth. The cloth forms an S-shape over the rollers and is fastened to the plate at top and bottom. The rollers are provided with a lifting device to move them vertically w.r.t. the bottom. The rollers are provided with a lifting device to move them vertically w.r.t. the cloth. The rollers may be combined in a movable block. The upper end of the cloth is held by a tensioning device (9). Spray nozzles may be provided in the block.
Patent EP-0689038-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HIGGINS MICHAEL ANDREW
IPC: G01F17/00
Filed: 1995-06-20
Granted: 2002-02-20
Abstract: A method of determining the volume of liquid reagent remaining in a reagent bottle in a chemical analyzer, using a known air pressure to test the volume, or rate of pressure build-up, produced by the air volume remaining in a bottle of known empty volume for such liquid reagent. The tested pressure, or rate of pressure build-up, is compared against the pressure or rate produced by such bottle when empty, or such bottle when full. Pressure readings are taken preferably before the end-point pressure is achieved.
Patent EP-0685629-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BATLINER RAINER
IPC: E21B10/44
Filed: 1995-03-20
Granted: 2002-08-14
Abstract: The bit has a clamping shaft (1), a drill shaft (2) with at least four parallel adjacently arranged swarf grooves (4-7). A drill head (3) of hard metal is connected with the drill shaft with four peripherally distributed discharge grooves (8-11) running in the longitudinal direction of the drill head. The discharge grooves have a differently sized internal cross-section, that of two first diametrically opposed discharge grooves (8,10) being larger than that of two second diametrically opposed discharge grooves (9,11). The discharge grooves have a differently sized radial distance from the centre of the drill head. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0787263-B1 (EP)
Title: Axis joint
Inventor: OERNBERG ROLF
IPC: F16C11/02
Filed: 1994-10-19
Granted: 2001-04-04
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/SE94/00979 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 10, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 10, 1997 PCT Filed Oct. 19, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO96/12896 PCT Pub. Date May 2, 1996First and second construction elements, such as claws of a timber grab, are mounted for relative rotational movement with respect to each other by an axis joint. The axis joint includes a bearing bushing an a bearing shaft. The bearing shaft has inner conical surfaces which cooperate with outer conical surfaces of conical washers which are held in place by a screw and nut. Under the influence of the screw and nut the components of the axis joint are held together so that there is a butt connection. The bearing bushing contains a slide bearing surface with internal resilient sealing lips, and annular openings are provided so that the sealing lips can expand freely upon insertion of the bearing shaft into the sleeve and resiliently abut the bearing shaft. When inoperative the sealing lips have an inner diameter less than the outer diameter of the bearing shaft by about 0.1-1.0 mm.
Patent EP-0775335-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WOLD SVANTE
IPC: G05B23/02
Filed: 1994-12-15
Granted: 1998-08-12
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/SE94/01208 Sec. 371 Date Oct. 16, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Oct. 16, 1996 PCT Filed Dec. 15, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO95/18420 PCT Pub. Date Jul. 6, 1995Variables associated with a multivariate process are monitored on a periodic basis. As a result of an observation of the variables, a residual standard deviation between the monitored variable values and a predictive model can be determined. The residual standard deviation is plotted as a series of connected points. Through the use of an adaptive model, the observations of the variables, and in turn, the residual standard deviation and the predictive model are adapted to changes in the multivariate process.
Patent EP-0749512-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TINDALL MELVYN
IPC: E05B7/00
Filed: 1995-03-06
Granted: 1999-05-26
Abstract: A latch mechanism comprising pushing means (28) which may operate vertically. The pushing means (28) being operable to push a first lever (42) which is positioned to act upon a second lever (50). The second lever (50) operates to turn a spindle (53). The turning the spindle effects retraction of a locking mechanism associated with the spindle. The latch mechanism may be used to operate deadlocks and security locks.
Patent EP-0750514-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SHOENFELD YEHUDA
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 1995-03-09
Granted: 2001-01-17
Abstract: This invention provides therapeutic methods for inhibiting tumor metastasis and for treating primary tumors. The methods of this invention do not cause serious side effects and will be effective for a broad spectrum of cancerous diseases. In particular, the invention discloses a novel method comprising administering to a mammal a preparation of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG). The IVIG preparation to be administered according to this invention may contain intact immunoglobulin molecules or fragments of immunoglobulins. The preparation is administered parenterally, preferably via intravenous, intracavitary or subcutaneous routes, either as a sole agent or in combination with other agents or methods which are commonly used for cancer treatment.
Patent EP-0755325-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BRADLEY STEPHEN STEWART
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1995-04-03
Granted: 2001-09-19
Abstract: There is provided a laminate of nonwoven fabrics for barrier applications which has improved ratios of barrier and strength to weight, of softness to strength and of vapor transmission to barrier. The laminate has a meltblown layer sandwiched between spunbond layers to produce an SMS laminate. The meltblown and spunbond layers may have between 0.1 to 2.0 weight percent of a fluorocarbon and the meltblown layer preferably between 5 and 20 weight percent polybutylene. The laminate also may have pigments if desired. Such laminates are useful for garments.
Patent EP-0768866-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BISSETT DONALD LYNN
IPC: A61K8/00
Filed: 1995-06-29
Granted: 2002-04-10
Abstract: The subject invention relates to desquamation compositions comprising a combination of certain sulfhydryl compounds and certain zwitterionic surfactants. The subject invention further relates to methods of desquamation in mammalian skin and treating acne in mammalian skin.