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Patent EP-1355565-B1 (EP)
Title: Endoscopic beating-heart stabilizer and vessel occlusion fastener
Inventor: JULIAN CHRISTOPHER A
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2001-11-28
Granted: 2011-01-19
Abstract: Devices, systems and methods related to endoscopic surgery, particularly related to robotic surgical operations, provide a tissue stabilizer for endoscopically stabilizing a target tissue within a patient's body. For stabilizing a beating heart during a closed-chest coronary artery bypass grafting procedure, a stabilizer is inserted through an endoscopic cannula and provides sufficient surface area to contact the heart and effectively stabilize the target tissue area. The stabilizer can straddle a blood vessel, such as a coronary artery, which is targeted for an anastomosis. Vessel occlusion fasteners may occlude the target blood vessel prior to the anastomosis procedure.
Patent EP-1355848-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STROBELT TILO
IPC: B81C1/00
Filed: 2001-11-30
Granted: 2004-11-24
Abstract: Capillary manufacture where a silicon layer (14) formed on a wafer (10) through an oxide layer (12), defines active height of a capillary path (16) and is patterned by dry etching, using the oxide layer as an etch stop, is new. A glass wafer (20) is adhered on the patterned layer by anodic bonding. The wafer (10) and the oxide layer are etched and removed. Another glass wafer is bonded to the silicon layer surface that is exposed by etching. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) capillary; and  (2) analyzer.
Patent EP-1363970-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HEKAL IHAB M
IPC: C08L23/08
Filed: 2001-12-19
Granted: 2006-03-15
Abstract: A CO2 releasing composition that can be incorporated into the packaging for carbonated beverages having a co-continuous interconnecting channel morphology comprising at least three components, (a) wherein component A is selected from the group of polymers that are semicrystalline polymers and amorphous polymers, wherein the amorphous polymers have a shear modulus greater than about 8 MPa; (b) wherein component B is a polymer; (c) wherein components A and B are immiscible within each other and, if components A and B react after mixing, components A and B are immiscible prior to reaction; (d) wherein component C is a particle and a composition that has an ability to release CO2.; (e) wherein the volume fraction of component A represents at least about 50% by volume of the total volume of components A, B and C; (f) wherein the preferential affinity between component B and component C is greater than between component A and component C; (g) wherein at least two phases are formed, one phase is composed of a majority of component A, and the second phase is composed of a majority of component B and a majority of component C; and (h) wherein the two phases form the co-continuous interconnecting channel morphology.
Patent EP-1404001-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HORNG ALEX
IPC: H02K5/16
Filed: 2002-09-25
Granted: 2005-11-23
Abstract: The structure has a singular magnetic-conductive plate (10) made of a punched metal plate. The magnetic-conductive plate has a main pole plate (11) and a set of pole faces placed along an outer periphery of the pole plate. A coil (20) is positioned at an annular outer periphery of the magnetic-conductive plate. A drive unit (30) is combined with the magnetic-conductive plate.
Patent EP-1308265-B1 (EP)
Title: Elongated shaped moulded part from fibre reinforced composite material
Inventor: SCHUERMANN HELMUT
IPC: B29C70/20
Filed: 2002-10-31
Granted: 2006-04-19
Abstract: The component comprises an assembly of parallel plates(4a-4e) of fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) tailored according to their function in the component.  Preferred Features: Each plate includes fibers(6) at an angle to the principal direction of the component. Additional fibers(7) extend around the outer profile of the component. Different laminate constructions are used depending on plate position in the component. Fiber rovings are connected by an embroidery method. Alternatively plates may comprise segments of punched woven or non-woven fabric sections with unidirectional fibers which are preimpregnated with resin. In the case of a thermosetting resin this is cured while a thermoplastic resin is solidified. Fiber distribution in each plate can be different in the transverse and/or longitudinal directions. Fiber rovings cross each other at 20-50 degrees, particularly in areas of high shear stress. Highly stressed areas may also have a higher fiber density. Plates are bonded or welded together.
Patent EP-1312359-B1 (EP)
Inventor: COTTENS SYLVAIN
IPC: A61K31/135
Filed: 1997-11-17
Granted: 2007-08-15
Abstract: Combined use of a compound of formula I <CHEM>  wherein   R1   is an optionally substituted straight- or branched carbon chain having 12 to 22 carbon atoms which may be optionally interrupted by an optionally substituted phenylene, and  each of R2, R3, R4 and R5, independently, is H or lower alkyl, in free form or in pharmaceutically acceptable salt form,
Patent EP-1241676-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ISSA SAMI
IPC: G11C7/12
Filed: 2002-02-28
Granted: 2009-09-02
Abstract: Present invention describes an efficient implementation of differential sensing in single ended DRAM arrays. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a respective local sense amplifier compares the accessed memory cell data with a dummy cell data in the opposite or adjacent block of the accessed block that is connected to a respective local bit line in the opposite block, amplifies the result of the comparison and puts the data on a global bit line. In one embodiment, the invention is process and temperature invariant using reference method and means for canceling cross coupling between read lines and write lines. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1226753-B1 (EP)
Inventor: IKUTA TAKESHI
IPC: A01K89/01
Filed: 2002-01-23
Granted: 2005-03-16
Abstract: Sealing structure has a friction disk (36) having a spindle-form boss portion (36b), a cover member (39), and a seal member (65), in a lever-drag type dual-bearing reel. Cover member (39) has a through-hole (39a) situated encompassing the boss portion (36b), and is a component that is rotatable relative to friction disk (36). The seal member (65), which is a component made of an elastic substance, is for sealing a clearance between the boss portion (36b) and the cover member (39), and has a cylindrical portion (65a) made of an elastic substance and mountable on the boss portion (36b), and a sealing portion (65b) formed integrally on the outer circumferential surface of the cylindrical portion (65a) and tapering toward the through-hole (39a). A distal edge of the sealing portion (65b) is for contacting a contact surface in the through-hole (39a). The present invention provides a structure for sealing a spindle-form first member and, disposed about the outer periphery thereof, a second member, to seal while controlling impairment in rotational performance, without having to use components or space for fastening.   <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1386956-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TEQUI PIERRE
IPC: C10M125/26
Filed: 2002-07-30
Granted: 2009-07-01
Abstract: Disclosed are additive compositions for transmission oils comprising an oil dispersion of a hydrated alkali metal borate and an oil dispersion of hexagonal boron nitride, as well as lubricating oil compositions containing the same.
Patent EP-1356421-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CARLS GARRY
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2002-01-23
Granted: 2009-12-02
Abstract: Digitized image data are input into a processor where a detection component identifies the areas (objects) of particular interest in the image and, by segmentation, separates those objects from the background. A feature extraction component formulates numerical values relevant to the classification task from the segmented objects. Results of the preceding analysis steps are input into a trained learning machine classifier which produces an output which may consist of an index discriminating between two possible diagnoses, or some other output in the desired output format. In one embodiment, digitized image data are input into a plurality of subsystems, each subsystem having one or more support vector machines. Pre-processing may include the use of known transformations which facilitate extraction of the useful data. Each subsystem analyzes the data relevant to a different feature or characteristic found within the image. Once each subsystem completes its analysis and classification, the output for all subsystems is input into an overall support vector machine analyzer which combines the data to make a diagnosis, decision or other action which utilizes the knowledge obtained from the image.
Patent EP-1455474-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ZHENG ZHIBIN
IPC: H04L9/00
Filed: 2002-03-29
Granted: 2008-08-27
Abstract: A method for implementing security communication by independently selecting an encryption algorithm is disclosed. In this method, a bit for representing CI is added, and a judge process for the CI and encryption algorithm supported by both the current subscriber and network is added. <??>Under the condition that CN supports more than one encryption algorithm, if the CI is 1 and a standard encryption algorithm is supported by both UE and CN, the standard encryption algorithm is determined as the encryption algorithm for security communication; otherwise, the communication is disconnected; if the CI is 0 and a self-developed non-standard encryption algorithm is supported by both UE and CN, the encryption algorithm is determined as the encryption algorithm for security communication; otherwise, the communication is disconnected. <??>Under the condition that CN only supports the standard encryption algorithm, if this algorithm is also supported by UE, this standard encryption algorithm is determined as the encryption algorithm for security communication directly; otherwise, the communication is disconnected. <??>This method enables the subscriber to perform security communication utilizing effective encryption algorithm anywhere and satisfies the requirement for independently selecting encryption algorithm in local area. Accordingly, the subscriber interest and service quality is guaranteed. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1377981-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WANG LAUNG-TERNG L-T
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2002-04-09
Granted: 2007-06-06
Abstract: A method and apparatus for testing or diagnosing memories in an integrated circuit using memory BIST (built-in self-test) or memory scan techniques. The present invention comprises using a data generator in a BIST memory or scan memory to detect or locate coupling faults between any two bits in any memory word in each memory. It includes an address re-mapping logic in the address generator to disable all defective memory banks and to allow the integrated circuit to continue operation but at a reduced memory size. The present invention includes memory selectors one for each memory to perform memory BIST or memory scan in parallel sessions so as to optimize overall test cost and reduce peak power consumption and average power dissipation to an acceptable level. Computer-aided design (CAD) systems are further developed to synthesize the hierarchical memory BIST controller and hierarchical memory scan controller.
Patent EP-1513948-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KURESHY FAREED
IPC: G01N21/75
Filed: 2002-05-29
Granted: 2009-04-15
Abstract: Various methods are provided for an integrated micro array system (100) that allows fully automated sample processing and detection/quantification of nucleic acid and protein samples in a single analytical device, which may be configured to communicate data to a person other than the person operating the device. The integrated micro array system has a housing (110) in which robotics assembly (120) controls motion of automatic pipette (124) and second actuator (122) that control motion of the automatic actuator (123). Fluidics station (130) includes a plurality of multi-reagent packs (132). Sample station (140) comprises a plurality of sample vessels (142). Pipette tip storage area (150) and magazine holder (160) that includes a plurality of magazine (162). The system also comprise of a sample processing platform (170), a stringency station (181), and optical detector (180), and a data transfer device (190).
Patent EP-1401259-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MUKERJI PRADIP
IPC: A23L9/10
Filed: 2002-05-02
Granted: 2008-07-30
Abstract: The subject invention relates to the identification of genes involved in the desaturation of polyunsaturated fatty acids at carbon 4 (i.e., "Delta4-desaturase"). In particular, Delta4-desaturase may be utilized, for example, in the conversion of adrenic acid to omega6-docosapentaenoic acid and in the conversion of omega3-docosapentaenoic acid to docosahexaenoic acid. The polyunsaturated fatty acids produced by use of the enzyme may be added to pharmaceutical compositions, nutritional compositions, animal feeds, as well as other products such as cosmetics.
Patent EP-1377251-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DEGRAW JULI
IPC: A61K41/00
Filed: 2002-02-19
Granted: 2008-05-28
Abstract: T cell responses are often diminished in humans with a compromised immune system. We have developed a method to isolate, stimulate and expand naïve cytotoxic T lymphocyte precursors (CTLp) to antigen-specific effectors, capable of lysing tumor cells in vivo. This ex vivo protocol produces fully functional effectors. Artificial antigen presenting cells (AAPCs; e.g. from Drosophila melanogaster) transfected with multiple human HLA class I cancer antigens and defined accessory molecules, are used to stimulate CD8+ T cells from both normal donors and cancer patients. The class I molecules expressed to a high density on the surface of the Drosophila cells are empty, allowing for efficient loading of multiple peptides that results in the generation of polyclonal responses recognizing tumor cells endogenously expressing the specific peptides. The responses generated are robust, antigen-specific and reproducible if the peptide epitope is a defined immunogen. This artificial antigen expression system can be adapted to treat most cancers in a significant majority of the population.
Patent EP-1404466-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PAPPA ROSARIO
IPC: B09C1/02
Filed: 2002-07-04
Granted: 2009-01-28
Abstract: An improved process is described for the removal of organic pollutants from soil by extraction with a lipophylic solvent, wherein the improvement consists in the fact that the purified soil is treated with water to remove the residual solvent. This process allows the residual solvent to be completely removed from the purified soil enabling it to be re-inserted into the environment, with a low energy consumption and a greater guarante of safety in the running of the plant.
Patent EP-1436373-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DYKSTRA ROBERT RICHARD
IPC: C11D3/33
Filed: 2002-10-18
Granted: 2006-06-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to a benefit agent delivery system that can, when directly applied to a substrate, provide a longer benefit term than when a benefit agent alone is applied to said substrate. Typical benefit agents include perfume raw materials such as perfume aldehydes and ketones.
Patent EP-1438477-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TAYLOR REGINALD FREDERICK
IPC: E21B4/14
Filed: 2002-10-10
Granted: 2005-05-11
Abstract: A down-the-hole drill hammer comprises a sleeve (46) which defines a cylinder in which a piston is reciprocable. A plurality of axially extending ribs are formed on the outer surface or the sleeve, and conduits are formed in at least one of the fibs for conveying compressed air or another drive fluid to ports in the sleeve, to operate the piston. This arrangement makes it possible to increase the effective diameter of the hammer as a percentage of the bit diameter, which is particularly useful in relatively small drill hammers.
Patent EP-1507452-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LEHANE SEAN
IPC: B62D49/08
Filed: 2002-05-24
Granted: 2008-04-02
Abstract: An inclinable all wheel drive vehicle with self-leveling chassis and self-locking capabilities, whether it is in motion or at rest, on level or laterally pitched ground. The vehicle has front and rear axle frames independently pivoted about a horizontal central chassis. An automatic tilt sensor controls hydraulics or motor to maintain vehicle's cabin level.
Patent EP-1430547-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MAGNUSSEN BJOERN DR
IPC: H02N2/04
Filed: 2002-09-20
Granted: 2008-04-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a piezoelectric motor that comprises at least one piezoelectric element (1) and at least one resonator (2), wherein one surface of the piezoelectric element (34) and at least one surface of the resonator(56) are interlinked. The piezoelectric element (1) is preferably a monolithic multilayer actuator. The invention further relates to several methods for producing the piezoelectric motor according to the invention.
Patent EP-1436966-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HILLHOUSE ROBERT D
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2002-10-07
Granted: 2006-01-11
Abstract: A method in which a data access request by a user to access data of a destination server, such as the data that needs to be updated when a login and/or password is changed, is provided consistently. The destination servers are redundant, and instead of directing the access request directly to one of the redundant destination servers, an intermediate level of servers is provided that selects one of the destination servers to serve the data access request. This selection is made so that the data access request from a particular source may be directed to the same destination server. The data access request includes data that is unique to the source and/or to the user, and the selection is made in dependence on the result of a transformation, such as a hash function, performed on the unique data. Since the redundant destination servers may each identically serve the data access request, the data access request can be routed to any destination server without any change in the processing of the request.
Patent EP-1443399-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SAILER THOMAS MICHAEL
IPC: G06F11/00
Filed: 2003-01-23
Granted: 2009-05-20
Abstract: An error tolerant computer controlled system comprises several computers (P0, P1, P2) working redundantly and controlling actuators (A0, A1, A2) based on signals from sensors (S0, S1, S2) and input devices (V0, V1). Each data item emitted by each computer is simultaneously sent through differing communication paths to each actuator, such that in normal operation each actuator receives each data item through several paths. This system continues to function properly even in case of a failure without requiring any re-routing of the data items, which makes it easier to design, analyze and test and thereby increases its reliability. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1447789-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WILFER HANS-PETER
IPC: G10D13/02
Filed: 2003-02-12
Granted: 2005-06-22
Abstract: The damping element (10) is inserted into a bass drum, and is designed in the form of a pillow which has an upper side (15) and an underside (16). One or more materials (19) having sound-absorbing properties are arranged between upper side (15) and underside (16). A holder (18) for securing a microphone is placed on the upper side (15) of the damping element (10). This prevents microphone stands situated in front of the percussion instrument from being knocked over, and enables a good sound reception for a microphone.
Patent EP-1348467-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WILDEBOER WERNER
IPC: A62C2/12
Filed: 2003-03-15
Granted: 2008-09-10
Abstract: The blank (100) has holes and slits (2,3) along its long sides, which form the ends of the housing when the blank is folded. There are circular holes (4) to accommodate a drive mechanism. Further holes (5) accommodate a trigger mechanism and there are holes (6) to accommodate a bearing plate.  There are large circular holes (7) to allow adjustment of the mechanism and a slit (9) to accommodate a drive lever. The blank may be pre-folded to form ribs (12) and a narrow portion (14) in the region of a flap valve.
Patent EP-1424005-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MORI GABRIELE
IPC: A01M29/12
Filed: 2003-07-08
Granted: 2005-11-30
Abstract: A gas lamp, of the type comprising at least a tank (2) containing a combustible gas or gas mixture, a burner apparatus (3) for igniting the fuel and producing a flame, a containment body (1) at least in correspondence with the area in which the flame develops, is characterised in that to the gas mixture is added an insect repellent product. <??>The containment body (1) extends to cover not only the flame area, but also the whole tank (2). <??>The repellent product is citronella-based and the tank (2) contains butane gas with the addition, in the proportion of 3-7%, of a mixture of citronella oil and ethyl alcohol or of a mixture of citronella oil and citronella alcohol. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1391375-B1 (EP)
Inventor: OOHARA KOUJI
IPC: B62J6/00
Filed: 2003-08-20
Granted: 2005-11-02
Abstract: A bicycle electrical control circuit provides power and control signals to a plurality of bicycle components. The circuit comprises a power circuit that provides a power signal for the plurality of bicycle components, a control circuit that provides a control signal that controls at least one of the plurality of bicycle components, and a power stabilizing circuit (57) coupled to the power circuit. The power stabilizing circuit (57) stabilizes power provided from the power signal to at least one of the plurality of bicycle components. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1431046-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KONDO HAKUDAI
IPC: B41J3/407
Filed: 2003-12-17
Granted: 2006-10-11
Abstract: A tape printing device is provided with a device body. A cassette holding section is formed on one end side portion in the longitudinal direction of the body. A battery holding section is formed on the other end side portion of the device body. A plurality of batteries (28) are accommodated in the battery holding section. At least two batteries are aligned such that the longitudinal direction of the batteries is substantially parallel with the longitudinal direction of the device body. The tape printing device further includes a printing system, and a driving system that feeds a tape-form recording medium. In the tape printing device, the device body has a gripping portion (11) formed on the other end side portion of the device body. The width of the gripping portion of the device body is narrower than the width of the cassette holding section. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1403344-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PETERS THEODORUS HENRICUS GERA
IPC: C09D11/00
Filed: 2003-09-19
Granted: 2008-09-17
Abstract: A substrate is printed with ink drops according to drop-on-demand principle by providing a polymeric ink-receiving layer on a substrate using an ink jet printing device having a printhead provided with a piezo element for generating ink drops, generating ink drops, and depositing the ink drops on the substrate. The ink has an ink composition comprising a dye, water, a lower alcohol, and a humectant. The lower alcohol content is 5-30 wt.%.
Patent EP-1457363-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HEYS MALCOLM S
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 2003-03-14
Granted: 2006-11-22
Abstract: Air-heating module (10), in particular for an automotive vehicle, comprises an air inlet (12) and an air outlet (16); a heating duct (18) between the air inlet (12) and the air outlet (16), the heating duct (18) comprising a heater core (22) therein for heating air passing through the heater core (22); a bypass duct (20) between the air inlet (12) and the air outlet (16) for bypassing the heating duct (18); and a closing element (24) for at least partially blocking at least one of the heating duct (18) and the bypass duct (20). According to an important aspect of the invention, the air-heating module (10) further comprises a flow control structure (32) having a front face (38) and a rear face (36), the rear face (36) being arranged substantially parallel to a first surface (34) of the heater core (22) facing an open end of the heating duct (18) and a plurality of passages (40) extending from the front face (38) to the rear face (36) in a direction substantially perpendicular to the rear face (36). <IMAGE>