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Patent EP-1354156-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BURROUGHS JOEL
IPC: F16J15/32
Filed: 2001-12-10
Granted: 2006-02-22
Abstract: A mechanical seal of the invention includes relatively rotatable seal rings and a secondary seal therefore. The secondary seal is a C-shaped spring loaded gasket having upper and lower gasket legs. The gasket is provided between two of the seal components, for example, between an axially movable seal ring and a bellows flange. The gasket has one leg thereof confined axially to transmit axial loads between the seal ring and the bellows flange. Also, the upper and lower gasket legs are biased axially apart by a spring to permit radial movement between the seal ring and the bellows flange and also accommodate different rates of thermal expansion between the seal ring and bellows flange.
Patent EP-1399118-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HEIKE KERSTIN
IPC: A61Q9/02
Filed: 2001-11-21
Granted: 2008-07-23
Abstract: Cosmetic preparations, in particular shaving gels, which are suitable for shaving using a mechanical shaving device, in particular an electric shaving device, characterized by a content of (1) one or more N-acyl sarcosinates, (2) one or more polysaccharides, (3) one or more substances which form a gel structure in water, which are not polysaccharides and which advantageously have interface-active properties, (4) one or more solubility promoters, preferably chosen from the group of polyethoxylated saturated fat or oil components, and (5) water.
Patent EP-1343586-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PUGET PIERRE
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2001-11-27
Granted: 2005-04-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of transporting an analyte present in a sample, to a method of concentrating an analyte present in a sample, and to a device for implementing these methods. In the method of transporting an analyte present in a sample of the present invention, a solution A in which the analyte is attached to magnetic particles is prepared from the sample; the solution A is introduced into a first container connected via a bottleneck to a second container; and the analyte attached to the magnetic particles is moved, by means of a magnetic system, from the first container to the second container via the bottleneck, the second container being filled with all or part of the solution A and/or with another solution.
Patent EP-1331902-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SMITH FRANCIS XAVIER
IPC: A61L12/14
Filed: 2001-11-08
Granted: 2008-08-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to improved ophthalmic solutions that employ a preservative enhancer chosen from the group consisting of dexpanthenol and panthenol; and at least 0.00001 weight percent of a preservative, in order to more effectively preserve solutions and to reduce the degree to which cationic preservatives will deposit on contact lenses. Ophthalmic solutions are here understood to include contact lens treatment solutions, such as cleaners, soaking solutions, conditioning solutions and lens storage solutions, as well as wetting solutions and in-eye solutions for treatment of eye conditions. More particularly, a preferred ophthalmic solution comprises dexpanthenol, 0.2% of a phosphate buffer or Bis-Tris propane, and 0.00001% of polyhexamethylene biguanide, wherein the solution is made isotonic with sodium chloride.
Patent EP-1204067-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BARD SIMON
IPC: G06V30/224
Filed: 1996-01-26
Granted: 2003-11-12
Abstract: A wrist-mounted optical scanner comprises a body portion (900) which is secured to the user's wrist by a strap (902), in the manner of a wrist watch. The body portion has a display (904), a miniature microphone (906), a photodetector (908), a transmitter unit (917) and a plurality of function keys (910). Beneath or within the body portion (900) there is stored a key pad (912) which can be slid in and out in the direction of the arrow (914) for access to the keys (916). The keys may be actuated by means of a pen or stylus (918).
Patent EP-1325845-B1 (EP)
Inventor: EXNER-EWARTEN DETLEV
IPC: B60R13/02
Filed: 2002-06-13
Granted: 2006-01-18
Abstract: The removable interior cover element, in particular, for motor vehicles comprises an anti-slip bottom layer (3) formed by a carrier element (5) which is tufted with cut pile (6).
Patent EP-1278005-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PEARLSTEIN RONALD MARTIN
IPC: F17C9/00
Filed: 2002-07-12
Granted: 2005-02-09
Abstract: An apparatus for delivering a gaseous product includes a horizontal container having inlet and outlet ports, an elongated hollow tube inside the container, a purifying medium inside the tube, inlet and outlet control means adapted to control delivery of the fluid to the inlet port and to control delivery of a gaseous product from the outlet port. The tube has a first opening, a second opening spaced apart from the first opening, and an internal axis between the first and second openings. The first opening is in fluid communication with the outlet port and the second opening is in fluid communication with a vapor space in the container. A portion of the internal axis adjacent the second opening is at an angle greater than zero degrees relative to the horizontal longitudinal axis of the container. Each of the inlet and outlet control means preferably are single ported valves. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1406021-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HOUBEN DIETMAR
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2002-09-11
Granted: 2006-01-25
Abstract: The fastening system for attaching facade panels (12) to a mounting (14) on a building comprises a connector (18) with a curved upper edge which is attached to the mounting by a pivot (42). A row of holes (46) along the edge allows the panel to be bolted to it at different positions.  An Independent claim is included for the connector.
Patent EP-1308413-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MUTA SHIGERU
IPC: E02F9/18
Filed: 2002-11-05
Granted: 2007-05-02
Abstract: The construction machine according to the present invention comprises a lower running body, an upper turning body mounted free to turn on the lower running body, and a connecting bracket arranged between the rear end of a turning frame of the upper turning body and a rear device arranged on the rear end side, characterized in that the connecting bracket is provided with a connecting portion connected detachably to the rear end of the turning frame, and a mounting portion for detachably mounting the rear device such as a counterweight elevating device. Thereby, the construction machine can be applied to multi-purpose uses while using the frame construction in common. <IMAGE>   <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1294113-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CORDIER ALAIN
IPC: H04B3/44
Filed: 2002-08-29
Granted: 2008-03-05
Abstract: A branching unit for an optical transmission system, an optical transmission system and a method of operation of said branching unit (30) is disclosed having a first branch (38) and a second branch (40), each connected to a main branch (42). First directional current flow means (54) and second directional current flow means (58) are operable to allow electrical current to flow substantially in one direction only along the first branch (38) and the second branch (40) respectively such that electrical current flow from the first branch to the second branch and from the second branch to the first branch is substantially prevented and a simultaneous conduction of current between the first branch and the main branch and between the second branch and the main branch is prevented. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1302126-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PLOIX DOMINIQUE
IPC: A47F7/00
Filed: 2002-09-06
Granted: 2006-12-20
Abstract: The display holder (1) has a support (2) with a portion (3) is domed and non-cylindrical. The lock of hair is placed over the support and follows the domed shape. The hair is fixed to the support at its ends (9,10) at two portions on either side of the domed section. There can be two locks at either side of the support.
Patent EP-1325886-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CAPLET STEPHANE
IPC: B81B7/00
Filed: 2002-12-17
Granted: 2004-09-29
Abstract: The mechanical microstructure manufacture process has a deformable layer (20) opposite a second layer (30) with a retracting cavity. A wire (52) is connected to the internal face of the deformable layer. There is a pad stop section (37) protruding from the second layer, and below a protruding connection section.
Patent EP-1426284-B1 (EP)
Title: Electronically servo-assisted bicycle gearshift and related method
Inventor: GUDERZO GIANFRANCO
IPC: B62M1/36
Filed: 2002-12-06
Granted: 2007-02-14
Abstract: In order to allow the compensation of misalignments between the chain of a bicycle gearshift and one or more sprockets of the gearshift, the invention concerns a method for electronically servo-assisting a bicycle gearshift, comprising the steps of: driving (405, 413) an actuator of a bicycle gearshift to displace a chain of the gearshift in an axial direction with respect to a gearshift group comprising at least two sprockets, in a first direction or in a second direction opposite to the first direction; receiving information on the successful alignment (406, 414) between the chain and a predetermined sprocket of the gearshift group; and setting (404, 409, 412, 416) an adjustment variable of a logic value associated with the gear ratio relative to the predetermined sprocket to a value corresponding to the displacement carried out in the step of driving the actuator. The invention also concerns a bicycle gearshift suitable for implementing the method, as well as a program and an electronic circuit having means for carrying out the method. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1373045-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MARES MIRCEA
IPC: B61C17/12
Filed: 2002-02-07
Granted: 2008-01-02
Abstract: An electrical distribution system is disclosed that includes a gateway module ( 100 ) including logic ( 112 ) to interface to a vehicle management computer (VMC) ( 50 ) via a dual redundant standard data bus ( 1 ). The gateway module ( 100 ) has redundant microcontrollers ( 114, 116 ) operably connected to the VMC ( 50 ) for selectively controlling supply of electrical power to a plurality of separate electrical loads ( 120 ). The electrical power distribution center also has two internal serial data buses ( 2,3 ) that are of two different types. The redundant microcontrollers ( 114, 116 ) are each connected to the two internal buses ( 2,3 ). A plurality of Load Management Modules ( 300 ) is provided. Each are connected to the internal serial data buses ( 2,3 ) for receiving control commands via the gateway module ( 110 ). Each Load Management Module ( 300 ) includes a local microcontroller ( 310 ); a plurality of power switching devices ( 320 ); and a plurality of application specific integrated circuits ( 330 ) corresponding to the plurality of power switching devices ( 320 ) for interfacing the power switching devices ( 320 ) to the local microcontroller ( 310 ).
Patent EP-1484935-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SHIMIZU KEIICHI
IPC: H04L12/801
Filed: 2002-03-13
Granted: 2011-05-11
Abstract: La charge d'un dispositif de gestion de terminaux mobiles est répartie lorsque des dispositifs de gestion de terminaux mobiles sont ajoutés, pour faire face à l'accroissement du nombre des abonnés en tenant compte de ce que le plan de gestion d'un dispositif de gestion d'une station de base est divisé en un dispositif de gestion des ressources de cellule et en un dispositif de gestion des terminaux mobiles. Le système de gestion d'un réseau de zone radio comprend un serveur de gestion des cellules et un serveur de gestion des terminaux mobiles qui transmet en continu au serveur de gestion des cellules la situation de l'utilisation de ses propres ressources, le serveur de gestion des terminaux mobiles étant sélectionné en fonction de la situation de l'utilisation des ressources lorsqu'un appel est reçu d'un terminal mobile.
Patent EP-1354306-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KAVNER DOUGLAS M
IPC: G07B15/06
Filed: 2002-01-28
Granted: 2007-03-21
Abstract: A method for reading a license plate disposed on a vehicle includes determining whether a license plate image is required, automatically processing the license plate image in response to determining that the license plate image is required, providing at least one verified image, and determining whether to manually read the license plate image by matching the license plate image with the at least one verified image.
Patent EP-1368407-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HOFMANN JOERG
IPC: B01F25/70
Filed: 2002-02-11
Granted: 2005-05-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of polyether polyols by polyaddition of alkylene oxides onto starter compounds containing active hydrogen atoms conducted in the presence of a double-metal cyanide catalyst wherein a reaction mixture is guided at least once through a zone which has an energy density of at least 10<5 >J/m<3 >and wherein the residence time of the reaction mixture in this zone is at least 10<-6 >seconds per pass.
Patent EP-1355267-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KADONAGA AKIRA
IPC: G06K19/077
Filed: 2002-01-25
Granted: 2011-03-09
Abstract: L'invention concerne une carte à circuit intégré équipée d'une mémoire à semiconducteurs intégrée, qui comprend un corps de carte principal presque rectangulaire (11) dans lequel est intégrée la mémoire susmentionnée (71), une partie terminale (12) établie sur le corps de carte principal (11), à l'extrémité destinée à être insérée dans un dispositif auquel la carte (10) est reliée, et une cavité d'identification (25) indiquant la spécification de la carte (10), sur le côté opposé à l'extrémité d'insertion du corps de carte principal (11). En touchant la cavité (25) avec les doigts, on effectue une vérification tactile de la spécification de la carte au moment où elle est prise.
Patent EP-1355896-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DAUTE PETER
IPC: C07D303/42
Filed: 2002-01-23
Granted: 2005-01-12
Abstract: Epoxidized glyceride acetates are made by a process which comprises reacting an epoxy fatty acid ester and triacetin.
Patent EP-1419521-B1 (EP)
Title: Implantation de xe pour preamorphisation
Inventor: BUYNOSKI MATTHEW STEPHEN
IPC: H01L21/324
Filed: 2002-04-05
Granted: 2007-09-26
Abstract: Le procédé selon l'invention consiste à préamorphiser un substrat SOI (101) par implantation ionique de Xe (15) avant de former des prolongements de source/drain (21) et des zones de source/drain (41), ce qui permet d'éliminer pratiquement ou de réduire considérablement les effets de corps flottant. D'autres aspects comprennent l'implantation ionique de Xe2+ dans un silicium massif ou dans un substrat SOI, de façon à effectuer la préamorphisation avant de former des prolongements et des zones de source/drain possédant des jonctions peu profondes qui présentent une dispersion verticale et latérale réduite.
Patent EP-1399580-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JESPERSEN DIANA
IPC: G01N33/567
Filed: 2002-05-28
Granted: 2008-10-08
Abstract: The invention provides methods of analyzing a secreted protein from a cell encapsulated in a microdrop. The microdrop is formulated with biotinylated matrix molecules at a reduced ratio of biotin to matrix molecules compared with previous formulations. The reduced ratio is advantageous for improving the resolution of detection and allows simultaneous detection of multiple secreted proteins and/or multiple cell surface markers. The invention further provides inter alia methods of isolating IgG isotype antibodies that have switched from IgM isotype.
Patent EP-1392882-B1 (EP)
Title: Method for treating a substrate
Inventor: CURTINS HERMANN
IPC: H01J37/32
Filed: 2002-06-04
Granted: 2004-12-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for treating a substrate (20) in an arc vaporization device (10). An arc current of intensity I flows in an evacuated space (12) in the arc vaporization device between an anode and a metal target (14, 16, 18) which acts as a cathode. Said arc current is used to vaporize the target material and produce a metal ion density. The invention aims to treat the substrate (20) without causing undesirable heating thereof. As a result, the metal ion density per target (14, 16, 18) is set by at least partially covering the target, said density being effective for treating substrates.
Patent EP-1402506-B1 (EP)
Title: Method and system for row-by-row brightness correction  in an FED
Inventor: CUMMINGS WILLIAM
IPC: G09G3/10
Filed: 2002-06-24
Granted: 2010-05-05
Abstract: In a field emission display (FED) device comprising: rows and columns of emitters; and an anode electrode, a method of measuring display attributes of said FED device comprising the steps of: a) in a scan fashion, individually driving each row and measuring the current drawn by each row, wherein a settling time is allowed after each row is driven; b) measuring a background current level during a vertical blanking interval; c) correcting current measurements taken during said step a) by said background current level to yield corrected current measurements; d) averaging multiple corrected current measurements taken over multiple display frames to produce averaged corrected current values for all rows of said FED device; and e) generating a memory resident correction table based on said averaged corrected current values.
Patent EP-1420953-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GAREGNANI ANTONIO
IPC: B32B38/00
Filed: 2002-08-07
Granted: 2008-04-16
Abstract: The method, herein disclosed, for forming a multilayer film for packages, which is particularly resistant to tears and/or rips, provides to couple one or more extensible films to one or more films having a strongly reduced or almost null extensibility. Optionally, the invention provides to devide at least one extensible film in two or more longitudinal strips, which are stretched before being coupled to one or more extensible films having a width equal to the initial one of said extensible film apt to be stretched. The multilayer film, thus obtained, is further on cut, in the way corresponding to the previous subdivision, in symmetric strips, the width of which is slightly greater than that of the corresponding stretched reinforcement strip.
Patent EP-1429600-B1 (EP)
Inventor: REIFEGERSTE RITA
IPC: A01K67/033
Filed: 2002-09-24
Granted: 2008-12-31
Abstract: This invention claims an invertebrate animal that has been modified to express a set of genes, said set comprising the gene coding for a vertebrate amyloid precursor protein (APP) and a gene coding for a vertebrate b-secretase (b-site APP cleaving enzyme). According to the invention, the animal displays an identifiable phenotype. This animal provides a model of neurodegenerative disease, particularly of Alzheimer s disease, and may be useful for the screening and testing of modulating agents and for the identification and validation of novel drug targets of neurodegenerative disease, in particular Alzheimer s disease.
Patent EP-1436947-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VINCENT CHRISTOPHE
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2002-10-04
Granted: 2008-04-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne des procédés permettant de tester une connexion entre un commutateur central d'un réseau de communication et un terminal du réseau ou entre deux terminaux du réseau. Dans les deux cas, un terminal envoie des données de séquence de test qui doivent être renvoyées par un autre dispositif sur la connexion à tester. Dans certains cas, un terminal peut s'enregistrer deux fois auprès du commutateur central pour établir la connexion de vérification requise, sans perturber les connexions en cours. L'invention concerne également des dispositifs destinés à la mise en oeuvre de ces procédés. L'invention peut être utilisée dans un réseau Hiperlan 2.
Patent EP-1436617-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BERG ELLEN L
IPC: G16B40/30
Filed: 2002-09-13
Granted: 2010-10-27
Abstract: Clinical patient tissue samples are classified according to the physiological status of cells present in the sample. In some embodiments of the invention, such cells are classified according to their ability to respond to therapeutic agents and treatments. In other embodiments, the cells or tissue samples are classified according to their status with respect to the activity of pathways of interest. The information thus derived is useful in prognosis and diagnosis, and can further be used develop surrogate markers for disease states, and to investigate the effect of genetic polymorphisms in the responsiveness and state of cells involved in disease.
Patent EP-1567018-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KANG HO-JIN
IPC: A23L29/00
Filed: 2002-10-18
Granted: 2009-07-01
Abstract: The invention herein is related to the use of Lactobacillus reuteri strains as immune enhancing agents, methods of improving immune-function in mammals using Lactobacillus reuteri strains in products containing cells of such strains and the products as such. These strains exhibit good toxin binding and neutralizing effect, and exhibit good CD4+ cell recruitment.
Patent EP-1463721-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BOUVET DENIS RAYMOND C
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 2002-12-12
Granted: 2005-11-23
Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I) or a salt thereof, radiolabelled versions thereof, and their use in the diagnosis or in vivo imaging of Amyloid-associated diseases such as Alzheimer's disease
Patent EP-1456987-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SALT METIN
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2002-11-14
Granted: 2008-07-16
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for time synchronization using dynamic thresholds. A method for synchronizing network elements includes receiving at a network element a time synchronization message sent from a master clock element. The network element includes an internal clock to be synchronized with a master clock of the master clock element. The method includes calculating a latency of the time synchronization message. The method includes estimating an adjustment that may be made to the internal clock in response to the time synchronization message. The method includes determining whether the latency calculated is less than the adjustment estimated. The method includes adjusting the internal clock when the latency calculated is less than the adjustment estimated.
Patent EP-1450959-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TAYLOR MICHAEL T
IPC: C12M1/33
Filed: 2002-10-03
Granted: 2014-01-29
Abstract: An apparatus for disrupting cells or viruses comprises a container having a chamber for holding the cells or viruses. The chamber is defined by at least one wall having an external surface for contacting a transducer device. The transducer device has a vibrating surface for contacting the wall and for vibrating at an operating frequency and amplitude sufficient to generate pressure waves or pressure pulses in the chamber. The transducer device is coupled to the wall with a preload force sufficient to create a stress within the wall. The natural frequency of the wall, when the wall is stressed by the preload force, is equal to the operating frequency of the transducer device or differs from the operating frequency by less than 50% of the operating frequency.
Patent EP-1456603-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BREIDER DOMINIQUE
IPC: G01B11/12
Filed: 2002-11-28
Granted: 2010-11-24
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un dispositif pour effectuer des mesures optiques sur des orifices (7) pratiqués dans des pièces (1), de préférence des orifices d'injection (7) pratiqués dans des soupapes d'injection de carburant, ledit dispositif comprenant une source de lumière (15) et un dispositif de mesure optique (20) permettant de déterminer d'un point de vue optique la géométrie de l'orifice (7). Selon l'invention, la source de lumière (15) éclaire un corps solide opale (10) qui appuie contre la pièce (1) du côté de l'orifice (7) opposé au dispositif de mesure optique (20). De préférence, le corps solide opale (10) est réalisé de sorte qu'il appuie contre la paroi de l'orifice central (3), et par liaison de forme contre le siège de soupape conique (5).