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Patent EP-0958627-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MUKHERJEE SHYAMA P
IPC: H01M10/0587
Filed: 1997-05-21
Granted: 2002-02-27
Abstract: The present invention pertains to composite cathodes suitable for use in an electrochemical cell, said cathodes comprising: (a) an electroactive sulfur-containing cathode material, wherein said electroactive sulfur-containing cathode material, in its oxidized state, comprises a polysulfide moiety of the formula -Sm-, wherein m is an integer equal to or greater than 3; and (b) an electroactive transition metal chalcogenide composition, which encapsulates said electroactive sulfur-containing cathode material, and which retards the transport of anionic reduction products of said electroactive sulfur-containing cathode material, said electroactive transition metal chalcogenide composition comprising an electroactive transition metal chalcogenide having the formula MjYk(OR)1, wherein: M is a transition metal; Y is the same or different at each occurrence and is oxygen, sulfur, or selenium; R is an organic group and is the same or different at each occurrence; j is an integer ranging from 1 to 12; k is a number ranging from 0 to 72; and l is a number ranging from 0 to 72, with the proviso that k and l cannot both be 0. The present invention also pertains to methods of making such composite cathodes, cells comprising such composite cathodes, and methods of making such cells.
Patent EP-0941365-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STENDER HENRIK
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1997-10-03
Granted: 2003-06-25
Abstract: Novel hybridisation assay probes and mixtures of such probes for detecting a target sequence of one or mycobacteria optionally present in a sample. The probes may suitable be directed to target sequences of mycobacterial rDNA, precursor rRNA, or rRNA, said probes being capable of forming detectable hybrids. The probes are in particular directed to mycobacterial rDNA, to precursor rRNA, or to 23S, 16S or 5S rRNA The probes are useful for detecting the organisms in test samples such as sputum, laryngeal swabs, gastric lavage, bronchial washings, biopsies, aspirates, expectorates, body fluids (spinal, pleural, pericardial, synovial, blood, pus, bone marrow), urine, tissue sections as well as food samples, soil, air and water samples, and cultures thereof.
Patent EP-0932877-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SIVERTSEN RONALD
IPC: B07C5/34
Filed: 1997-10-20
Granted: 2003-05-21
Abstract: A method and device for detection of fluorescent deposit value indicia (12; 12'; 12'') on packaging, such as a bottle (6). A light source (16, 17) is controlled by a signal processing unit (19) to illuminate the refund value indicia (12; 12'; 12''). A detector (13) which uses a colour television camera (14, 15) captures fluorescent light from the refund value indicia (12; 12'; 12''). A section of the coloured image captured by the camera (14, 15) is selected and compared with a colour reference, e.g., provided by means of a fluorescent reference object (18) in the field of view of the camera. When there is conformity between the parameter values of the coloured image section and the colour reference within given limits, the refund value indicia (12; 12'; 12'') will be approved.
Patent EP-0872992-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HOLDERRIED HARRY ING GRAD
IPC: H04M1/57
Filed: 1998-03-23
Granted: 2005-08-17
Abstract: The telecommunications system allows coded data signals to be transmitted to analogue subscriber terminals between call signals. A central control (6) responds to signals from a call signal recognition circuit (3) to switch a coupling field (4) to which the subscriber apparatus is connected. The coded data signals may be extracted from the call signals via a calling line identification presentation circuit and fed to the subscriber apparatus via the coupling field. Preferably, the coded data signals are decoupled from the call signal via a signal decoupler (7).
Patent EP-0922904-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CONRADI GEORG
IPC: F21V21/20
Filed: 1998-05-07
Granted: 2000-05-17
Abstract: The lamp consist of a support for carrying a light which is attached to and suspended from two wire cables (5) which form part of the supply for the light. The light can be deviated by a counterweight (9) attached to the two cables across a pulley unit attached to a ceiling. The counterweight is provided with a further light (19) which is also supplied in part by the cables. The counterweight is built as a spherical hollow body in whose inner space the light is located. The counterweight has openings which form a connection between the inner space and the surroundings.
Patent EP-0971567-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DANIEL JOSEPH ALLEN
IPC: B23K10/00
Filed: 1998-05-16
Granted: 2004-11-17
Abstract: The module includes a pair of circuit branches (40,50). Circuit branch (40) is used to generate a pilot arc between the electrode and a nozzle of the torch (20). The circuit branch (50) is used to generate an operation arc between the electrode and nozzle. The circuit branch (50) is provided with a current sensor. When the current detected in the branch (50) exceeds a predetermined level, a switch is activated to switch to branch (40). A detection circuit outputs two signals representing value of existing current and target current to be achieved, respectively. A comparator circuit compares the two signals. Based on comparison result, current value in branch (40) is adjusted. When the current detected in the branch is above a threshold value but below the target value, the value of DC current from power supply is increased using output of a wave formation circuit.
Patent EP-0890531-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHOELLER HEINZ
IPC: B65G1/14
Filed: 1998-06-20
Granted: 2001-10-17
Abstract: Each pawl (2) is provided with a clamp pawl (8), and in its work position is fixable. The pawl at the other end of the stop and locating part (3) has a pivot part (4), which in the work position of the pawl moves into a securing device. The securing device has a pivot lever (11), which with a face edge (12) in a securing position of a stop (10) has a space, in which the pivot part (4) of the pawl (2) is accommodated. The pivot lever (11) is located on a shaft (13), and on it is provided a weight (14). It also has a pressure component (15) for pivoting it around the shaft. The pressure component is arranged on a rail (16). The shaft (13) of the pivot lever penetrates a long hole (17) in the rail (16).
Patent EP-0930116-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STRACKBEIN MEINOLF
IPC: B22C11/04
Filed: 1998-11-27
Granted: 2004-01-21
Abstract: The casting installation has facilities for transport of molds to individual workstations. There is always at least one mold (1) assigned to a manipulator (2). The manipulators provided with individual drives and flexibly dispatchable to individual workstations by at least one control system. An independent claim is included for a casting method that involves assignment of one or more molds to a manipulator which can be dispatched to individual workstations. It further involves programming of the control system according to the required work sequence for the mold or molds assigned to a particular manipulator.
Patent EP-0894454-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCRATCHER CARL
IPC: A46B9/04
Filed: 1998-07-28
Granted: 2002-04-17
Abstract: A toothbrush (2) having a head (3) and a handle, the head having spaced tufts (4) of filaments (6) arranged in transverse rows, which is characterised in that the tufts (4) in each row between the two end tufts are substantially all generally quadrilateral in cross-section with one pair of sides substantially parallel to the row and are spaced close to adjacent tufts so as to form a blade-like array of filaments across the brush head. The invention also relates to a toothbrush as described above in which the filaments (6) in each tuft (4) are generally rectangular in cross-section with one pair of sides generally parallel to the row. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0938887-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LAGRANGE ALAIN
IPC: A61K8/04
Filed: 1998-11-17
Granted: 2003-11-19
Abstract: The use of a thermally irreversible photochromic coloring agent, selected in particular from compounds belonging to the diarylethene family and/or those belonging to the fulgide family, as a coloring agent in a cosmetic composition, and to cosmetic compositions comprising it.
Patent EP-1012801-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WEISS JOHN
IPC: G08B29/18
Filed: 1998-01-09
Granted: 2003-11-26
Abstract: A system for detecting the existence of a hazardous condition in an area includes a number of battery-powered detecting units whereby each detecting unit is respectively located within a zone within the area and each detecting unit includes a sensing circuit, a battery level monitoring circuit and a transmitting circuit. The sensing circuit senses the existence of a hazardous condition within that respective zone and generates a hazardous condition alert signal in response thereto. The battery level monitoring circuit monitors the level of the battery powering the detecting unit and generates a battery status signal when the battery is at an acceptable level. The transmitting circuit transmits the hazardous condition alert signal and/or the battery status signal. The system also includes a receiving unit which is responsive to the detecting units and includes a receiving circuit, a battery status indicating circuit and a hazard condition alert circuit. The receiving circuit receives the hazardous condition alert signals and/or the battery status signals. The battery status indicating circuit is responsive to the battery status signals and includes a number of visual indicators, corresponding to the number of detecting units, which are respectively responsive to the battery status signals such that each indicator provides a first visual indication when the respective battery status signal corresponding thereto is received and a second visual indication when the respective battery status signal is not received. The hazardous condition alert circuit is responsive to the hazardous condition alert signals such that the alert circuit respectively activates the visual indicators corresponding to one of the detecting units when an alert signal is received therefrom. The battery status signals are preferably periodically transmitted by the detecting units to the receiving unit.
Patent EP-0964746-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HARMER MARK ANDREW
IPC: B01J21/08
Filed: 1998-03-04
Granted: 2001-11-28
Abstract: This invention concerns fluorine-modified perfluorinated ion-exchange microcomposites, comprising a perfluorinated ion-exchange polymer containing pendant sulphonic acid groups and/or carboxylic acid groups, entrapped within and highly dispersed throughout a network of inorganic oxide, said network having a plurality of fluoride groups bonded thereto; processes for their preparation and their use as catalysts in chemical processes such as alkylation of aromatic compounds.
Patent EP-1006882-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PALTIELI YOAV
IPC: A61B8/02
Filed: 1998-05-04
Granted: 2009-11-25
Abstract: A method of monitoring the progress of labor in a mother during childbirth, by attaching a position sensor to a predetermined point on the mother's pelvic bones; monitoring the location of the position sensor in three- dimensional space relative to a reference; and monitoring the location of the fetal presenting part with respect to the predetermined point on the mother's pelvic bones. The location of the fetal presenting part may be indicated by a similar position sensor, or by imaging. Other conditions, such as effacement, cervical dilatation, and cervical position may also be monitored in a similar manner.
Patent EP-0981790-B1 (EP)
Title: Dispositif de presentation
Inventor: STEWART STEVEN JOHN
IPC: F24F1/22
Filed: 1998-05-12
Granted: 2001-12-05
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif de présentation portable (1), comprenant une boîte constituée d'un couvercle (3) et d'une base (4), un premier afficheur (7) et une unité de commande (10) commandant ledit premier afficheur (7). Le dispositif se présente sous la forme d'une mallette avec un couvercle (3), à l'intérieur duquel est disposé le premier afficheur (7). Quand on ouvre le couvercle (3) de façon que le premier afficheur (7) soit perpendiculaire à la base, on peut présenter quelque chose à des petits groupes de spectateurs de la manière désirée, en manipulant le premier afficheur (7) au moyen de l'unité de commande (10). Cette dernière peut posséder son propre afficheur (11), ce qui permet à l'opérateur de regarder et de contrôler facilement la présentation.
Patent EP-0984780-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ANTONUCCI TAMMY
IPC: A61K31/426
Filed: 1998-05-21
Granted: 2005-08-31
Abstract: The present invention provides methods of using thiazolidinone derivatives to treat anovulation, hyperandrogenism and hirsutism.
Patent EP-1042130-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HARDWICK BRUCE ALFRED
IPC: B42D25/29
Filed: 1998-06-10
Granted: 2006-03-01
Abstract: One aspect of the present invention provides a method of producing a security document, including the steps of:(a) forming a sheet-like substrate of plastics material having first and second opposing surfaces,(b) coating a first layer of polymer material containing magnetic particles on the first opposing surface,(c) melting at least a portion of the first layer such that the magnetic particles can orient under the influence of a magnetic field,(d) applying the magnetic field so as to form a magnetic watermark, and(e) allowing the first layer portion to cool so as to fix the orientation of the magnetic particles
Patent EP-0996677-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SHANG SHAYE-WEN
IPC: C08L53/00
Filed: 1998-06-22
Granted: 2002-11-20
Abstract: Plastic compositions, containers (10) useful in the storage of red blood cells, and methods for providing such red blood cell storage containers (10) and for storing red blood cells are disclosed. The plastic composition includes a polyolefin copolymer and a plasticizer. The flexibility of such plastic compositions and containers (10) made thereof is substantially unchanged upon heating to a high temperature relative to its flexibility before such heating.
Patent EP-0996645-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LEE KIU HEE
IPC: C08F2/44
Filed: 1998-07-15
Granted: 2002-09-11
Abstract: A improved process is provided for polymerization of olefin and/or diolefin polymer, using sonic cleaning devices, with optimum design and operation, to eliminate or reduce reactor fouling and/or sheeting.
Patent EP-1036258-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STOEPLER WALTER
IPC: F01N3/28
Filed: 1998-10-21
Granted: 2002-07-03
Abstract: Die Erfindung betrifft einen Abgaskatalysator, insbesondere für Kraftfahrzeuge und ein Verfahren zu dessen Herstellung. Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren zeichnet sich dadurch aus, daß ein aus wenigstens einem von einer Lagerungsmatte (7) umwickelten Monolithen (1) gebildetes Monolithpaket (17) in einen als Gehäuse dienenden Rohrabschnitt (2) eingepreßt wird. Der Rohrabschnitt (2) weist zwei Längsabschnitte (9, 10) mit unterschiedlichen Innenquerschnittsflächen auf. Das Monolithpaket wird von dem Rohrende (21) mit einer größeren oder mit der größten Innenquerschnittsfläche her eingepreßt. Bei einem erfindungsgemäßen Abgaskatalysator ist dementsprechend wenigstens ein verengter Längsabschnitt (9) mit einem verringerten Durchmesser (12) bzw. mit einer verkleinerten Innenquerschnittsfläche vorhanden, wobei die Innenfläche (5a) des Rohrabschnitts (2) parallel zu dessen Mittellängsachse (32) verläuft.
Patent EP-1027270-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RAASCH JEFFREY B
IPC: B65D88/74
Filed: 1998-10-28
Granted: 2003-01-02
Abstract: Methods of aseptically transporting a bulk quantity of a sterile product such as an edible food product comprise sterilizing a transporting container by flooding the container with a chemical sterilant, pressurizing the sterilized container with a positive pressure inert gas atmosphere, and aseptically supplying a bulk quantity of the sterile product to the sterilized container. The pressurized container supplied with the sterile product is sealed to substantially maintain the positive pressure during transport of the container, and the container with the sterile product therein is then transported to a remote location. A transporting container for use in the present methods comprises an insulated transportable storage tank provided with a sealable atmospheric vent on an upper portion thereof, an inert gas valve provided with a microbial filter, and an aseptic inlet/outlet valve for supplying a sterile product therethrough.
Patent EP-1054760-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STANLEY EARL K
IPC: H05B6/10
Filed: 1998-12-11
Granted: 2010-05-19
Abstract: A carbonaceous article is made by baking paste under continuously applied high pressure. The paste is extruded as it is baked to form the article, and the article may be further machined after baking. A force opposing extrusion is applied to the article to allow high pressures to be provided to the paste. The location of the baking zone both longitudinally and peripherally is carefully controlled to preclude over or under baking. Longitudinal control of the baking zone is effected by measuring the force required to extrude baked paste, and peripheral control is effected by measuring the extent of the baking at several peripheral locations and controlling the baking current at these locations. The article may be an electrode for supply to an electric arc furnace immediately after baking or to a furnace remote from the baking station. The article may also be converted to graphite by heating the article to a graphitizing temperature, and the additional heat may be provided by electric resistance heating or by induction heating.
Patent EP-0917086-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VANDENENGEL GERALD W
IPC: G06K17/00
Filed: 1995-08-11
Granted: 2006-05-31
Abstract: A portable smart card reader for reading and displaying information stored on a smart card comprising a thin housing having an upper surface and an exposed lower surface, a plurality of electrical contacts on the exposed lower surface, a reader circuit contained within the housing and connected to the electrical contacts and a display on the housing connected to the reader circuit. A smart card can be placed against the contacts and the circuit can read information stored on the smart card and display the information. Since the reader has no slot with a rigid lower portion, the reader is thin and more easily carried. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0958945-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RODEWALD HELMUT
IPC: B60C11/12
Filed: 1999-05-12
Granted: 2003-10-22
Abstract: An automotive tire for use especially on roads covered by snow, ice or water, has a tread profile whose pattern incorporates pairs of elements (1, 1', 10, 10') with fine cuts (4, 4', 14, 14'), one running around the other, whose ends finish in a transverse groove (3) at the run-out edge of the profile (4, 4', 14, 14'). The total number of fine cuts (4, 4',14,14, 6',15) is a maximum of four, from the innermost to the outermost point.
Patent EP-0990688-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DANIELS CHRISTIAN LEONARD
IPC: C09J123/08
Filed: 1999-09-28
Granted: 2003-05-28
Abstract: The present invention is directed to improved vinyl acetate ethylene pressure sensitive adhesive emulsion polymers. The improvement in the aqueous based, emulsion polymerized pressure sensitive adhesives resides in:   a high ethylene content copolymer having a Tg of from -25 to -70 DEG C; a tensile storage modulus measured at one hertz and at a temperature of -20 DEG C embraced by the points on a plot of storage modulus and temperature of from 1 times 10<6> and the points 4 times 10<9> dynes/cm<2> and less that 1 times 10<7> dynes/cm<2> measured at 50 DEG C.   <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0989347-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VERSCHOOR FREDERIK
IPC: F16L5/10
Filed: 1999-09-23
Granted: 2002-08-28
Abstract: A lead-through for liquid-tightly sealing an opening in a liquid-tight film wall of a reservoir, through which opening extends a pipe terminating in the reservoir, the lead-through comprising a plate from film material in which an opening is included, the lead-through also comprising a sleeve from film material having a first end thereof connected to the plate by means of a circumferential weld, such that the opening in the plate terminates in the sleeve, the sleeve (5), viewed from the first end (5a), tapering off towards a second end (5b). The invention also relates to a reservoir in which such lead-through is used and to a method for placing such lead-through. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1057307-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HOWARTH PAUL GRAHAM
IPC: H04L49/111
Filed: 1999-02-09
Granted: 2003-06-18
Abstract: A scheduling means for data switching apparatus includes a plurality of input ports and a plurality of output ports, the scheduling means capable of processing a plurality of interconnection requests, each requesting interconnection between a sub-set of the input ports and a sub-set of respective the output ports, and each request having a respective priority level which is one of a predetermined number of priority levels. The scheduling means includes determination means for determining a first set of requests selected from the plurality of requests, according to the respective priority levels; a first pipeline stage for receiving only the first set of requests am satisfying at least one of the first set of requests; a priority mixer for determining a further set of requests independently of the priority levels, the further set including requests of the first set which were not satisfied and requests included in the plurality of requests which were not part of the first set and which are of any of the priority levels, and an additional pipeline stage for identifying requests in the further set which can be satisfied, and for satisfying the identified requests.
Patent EP-1077599-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHEN ZHIZHENG
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 1999-02-25
Granted: 2006-04-26
Abstract: The invention involves methods and materials related to the transformation of Brassica by particle bombardment. Specifically, the invention provides methods of preparing non-embryo Brassica tissue such that Brassica cells are capable of being cultured, transformed by particle bombardment, and regenerated into plants. In addition, this invention provides stably transformed Brassica cells as well as their progeny. This invention also provides methods of culturing Brassica tissue with liquid medium such that transformed Brassica cells are identified and regenerated into transformed Brassica plants.
Patent EP-1086189-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NIELSEN ANDERS CHRISTIAN
IPC: A61F13/02
Filed: 1999-04-21
Granted: 2004-01-28
Abstract: A pressure adhesive composition suitable for medical purposes comprising a blockcopolymer consisting of or having a major content of diblock copolymer, one or more water soluble or water swellable hydrocolloids and optionally a tackifier resin said composition comprising from 10 to 60% of the total composition of a blockcopolymer comprising a monoalkenyl arene component and a conjugated diene component having a proportion of three-block copolymer to diblock copolymer from 3:1 to 1:15, from 10 to 45% of the total composition of a tackifier resin and from 20 to 65% of the total composition of one or more water soluble or water swellable hydrocolloids shows improved adhesive properties for application on skin renders it possible to avoid the use of plasticizers normally used in connection with styrene copolymers in adhesives.
Patent EP-1064027-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ASHKENAZI AVI J
IPC: C12N5/09
Filed: 1999-03-26
Granted: 2008-06-18
Abstract: Methods of using synergistically effective amounts of Apo-2 ligand and anti-Her-2 antibodies to enhance cell death via apoptosis are provided.